Last night was the opening night of the 2012 Democratic convention. It was quite the contrast to the Republican convention. One of the biggest differences is that the candidate's name was actually mentioned. There was also a thought out progression to messages and the speakers.
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83 comments (Latest Comment: 09/06/2012 02:47:52 by clintster)

I saw this making the rounds over the past weekend. Looks like Mitt is dusting off the old saw, asking everyone "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?"
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2 comments (Latest Comment: 09/03/2012 22:24:37 by Will in Chicago)

What is all the controversy over showing that you're a true American citizen to vote? I mean, you need an ID to buy beer - at least for awhile until they stop asking and you wish they still would. You need an ID to drive, to apply for a school loan, to rent a car or buy a yacht. You need ID to open a bank account or get another credit card and you need ID to get a job most of the time. So why should it be any different for voting?
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3 comments (Latest Comment: 09/02/2012 19:00:45 by Raine)

Last night Mitt Romney accepted the nomination of the presidential candidate for the Republican party. He was completely overshadowed by the star power and generally bizarre spectacle of Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair. Nonetheless he delivered a speech full of general terms, meaningless phrases about America, and attacks on a straw man version of President Obama which didn't resemble him in the least.

Here then is the text of his speech, with my inner and outer thought bubble added. I apologize for the length, but that's really Romney's fault, right?
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70 comments (Latest Comment: 09/01/2012 02:10:24 by clintster)

The Republican convention is now in full swing in Tampa, FL. These things are always a bit of the theatre of the absurd, regardless of party, and this one has not failed to disappoint. The idea is for members of the party from all over the country to get together, officially nominate their candidate, try to hammer out a general consensus on what they represent, and get everyone's energy revved up for the final stretch to the general election.

Like their convention 4 years ago, a hurricane cut short their plans by one day. You'd think they'd get the hint that someone was trying to tell them something, but of course they don't.
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76 comments (Latest Comment: 08/30/2012 01:54:37 by livingonli)