I wanted to at least feel like I could respect Palin, but after watching her speech last night... thanks, but no thanks. I guess she's an adequate scripted speaker, though I have yet to really see her speak off-the-cuff. Last night's prepared remarks just felt bitter and condescending to me. Sure, Biden wasn't all roses for McCain in his speech, but there was at least a measure of respect for the opposition that seemed to be entirely absent from basically every speech I've heard from the RNC so far. I am SO looking forward to the VP debate next month. I hope that Biden eats Palin alive.

Will you and Rachel be able to vote absentee for the November elections? How does that work when you're living abroad?