I think Obama delivered a great speech, as a youth with some semblance of idealism left I was impressed and inspired. This is probably the first one I've really paid attention to.

I especially liked that he addressed his desire to increase investment in renewable energy and lessen subsidies to oil companies. I thought how George W. Bush was in the 'climate change is unproven so we will take no proactive preventative steps just in case' camp. Environmental management is my number one issue and he seems concerned about my key issues.

Also I'm listening to the Republican responses as I write this and I'm reminded that I fucking hate the current political atmosphere. Their conscious attempt to not acknowledge any of the President's successes makes them fools in my eyes.