Biden was jazzed, and rightfully so -- I think he used this as his opportunity to deliver what he basically hoped would have been his acceptance speech as the presidential nominee, had his campaign taken off, so he fired everything in his arsenal lest the chance never come again.

Good job, and I generally like the guy, but Ouroboros does raise some very good caveats above. And I am not thrilled by this hawkishness over Georgia (please, no more wars over places 99.99% of Americans couldn't find on a map or tell you three facts about), his threats against Iran, or his divisive plan to carve up Iraq into feuding duchies.

Is the way he can convey disgust at the mess of a job that Bush/Cheney/Rove have done- even alluding to their success in the their actual agenda and how that is a disaster for normal people. That look on his face like he can taste the bile when he thinks of it- pitch perfect.

He also is smart and sharp while speaking in a distinctly colloquial style that doesn’t sound stuffy and senatorial.

His son was also amazing. My husband and I looked at each other at the same time and said – that guy is going places. He was the surprise star as Obama was four years ago- although that speech I think will remain an historic high point for the keynote. Warner did a serviceable job and I thought received a little too much harsh criticism. After all- not too many have the skills of Obama :)

And how about that John Kerry? You can tell it is personal and he is still fuming about the swiftboating and I think rightly so. I wish we had seen half of that passion in 2004. But there is something weird when people are freed up by a loss. I think Hillary Clinton’s speech the other night was the best that I’ve seen from her too. Anyway, Kerry brought a lot of energy and I think was overlooked – and in the case of MSCNBC was talked over because they were still gushing over Bill Clinton’s speech – which was of course excellent.

I look forward to seeing Biden tear it up in the VP debate. He is in trouble when he has to reign it in – but unleashed as an attack dog he does great.

Biden's speech erased all possible doubt that he's the right person for the the VP role on this ticket.

I thought his speech and his sons were very well written and emotionally packed. It made me at least see Biden as a person trying to do what is best.

But

I was a little unnerved by his hard talk about Russia and Georgia and our need to intervene in that conflict in some manner.

Other than that I thought he did a good job of diffusing the National Security debate of the GOP.

Obama sold his soul by picking Biden as VP. Three reasons:

1) Biden is a war mongering hawk. He voted for the Iraq War. In last night's speech, he sets up the next war:

"Ladies and gentlemen, in recent years and in recent days, we've once again seen the consequences of the neglect -- of this neglect with Russia challenging the very freedom of a new democratic country of Georgia. Barack and I will end that neglect. We will hold Russia accountable for its actions, and we will help the people of Georgia rebuild."

If Bush's arming of Georgia and invitation to join NATO was neglect, what does it mean to end the neglect?

Russia isn't interested in talking to the West (via WTO, NATO and UN). Economic sanctions won't work since Russia is one of the world's largest energy exporters (Europe gets close to 50% of its energy from Russia). How exactly will Obama & Biden hold Russia accountable except by military means? How is that any different from McSame?

2). Biden's leadership on legislation in the so-called "War on Drugs" has directly lead to the huge disproportionate incarceration rates among minorities:

http://www.drugwarfacts.org/racepris.htm

This is institutional racism and Joe Biden is a champion of it.

3). Biden's leadership on the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 favors corporations over individuals. In his detailed economic plan, Obama states he strongly opposed this act. Why take on the champion of this legislation as VP?

http://www.pacificviews.org/weblog/archives/000966.html

Obama took on Biden in order to get a tactical attack dog and to add gravitas in foreign policy to the ticket. In exchange, Obama sold his soul on militarism, racial and economic justice. I left out Biden's treatment of Anita Hill since that wasn't legisaltion. Put this along side of the FISA vote (Constitution rule of law) and offshore drilling and what's left?

I think Joe did a good job of introducing himself as the next vice president then addressing the deficiencies of McCain. His statement "he's a good soldier but we need a good president" (slightly paraphrased) hits the nail on the head. Vietnam was 30 years ago. We have to prepare for 30 years into the future.

As Mel Brooks might say "we don't need no stinking cold war"

At last, some speakers with passion. Biden's speech was great -- great story, great delivery. I was disappointed in Bill Clinton. By contrast, his delivery seemed like a wonkish monotone, lacked real enthusiasm. What energy there was, came from the crowd.

Stars so far -- both Bidens, Kucinich, Kerry and TAMMY DUCKWORTH!

Biden's speech was great. I'm so glad he was selected instead of some basically unknown personality like Bayh. He's a fighter, a solid Middle American, in every way an asset.

Joe Biden was superb. he is the best suited to the job. He has it all!!! I am thrilled.

He was much better in Springfield so I know he has it in him.

All I can say is I hope Sen. Biden does not pull any punches and I trust he will not.

Then lets drive the Islamic Fundamentalists out of Afghanistan and Pakistan!

None of you heard that?

What was Biden doing in Georgia anyway?

This guy makes Cheney look like a moderate.

Enjoy three more wars.

You voted for them.

Without a 9/11.

Morons.