-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
Democratic Convention Day 4
Author: BobR
Date: 08/28/2008 12:33:27
There have been some discussions of "where's the beef?" with regards to the campaign, Last night, Democrats got their two all beef patties, AND a little special sauce courtesy of Mellisa Ethridge. There were big names at the podium and big events at the hall.
The primary event of the evening of course was the nomination of Barack Obama as candidate for president for the Democratic Party. Due to the previous issues with Clinton supporters and - to some extent - the candidate herself, this took on the scripted feel of a movie scene. And what a scene it was!
As each state did its "great state" declaration, the tension and votes mounted, with a few states declining to cast a vote, until they got to New York. At that point, Hillary Clinton asked that the roll call vote be stopped and that Obama be declared the candidate by acclamation. It was an amazing gesture on her part to promote party unity. Her eyes seemed to tell the story that she was heartbroken, but she knew it was necessary. Kudos to her.
The other event of the evening of course was Joe Biden accepting the nomination as candidate for vice-president. He did it with his usual aplomb, and his curt "Yes" (okay - not quite as curt as during the debates, but pretty close).
The speeches were more boisterous and biting last night, which helped to amp up the energy level of the proceedings. Some highlights:
Harry Reid:
John Kerry:
Tammy Duckworth:
Bill Clinton's speech was highly anticipated and had generated some concern due to rumors that Mark Penn helped write it. If he did, that was not apparent (supposedly it turned out that Bill wrote the whole thing himself). Also Bill wanted to discuss economic issues, and Obama said "stick to the theme of the night". Bill seemed to have won that one. Such are the dances of diplomacy...
So anyway - some of Bill's highlights:
Finally Joe Biden (introduced by a son anyone would be proud of: Bo Biden) delivered his acceptance speech and a few zingers along the way:
Biden also made an "unintentional mistake" and said "Bush" instead of "McCain" at one point, then corrected himself and called it a Freudian slip. :lol:
NOTE: All speeches from all participants on all nights can be found here, in case you need to reference them or just want to reread any of them.
All in all - it was the kind of night that conventions are supposed to be: raucous, spirited and reaffirming. So what about tonight?
At 6:00 we have tribute to MLK featuring my House Rep John Lewis and MLK III (today is the 45th anniversary of his I Have a Dream speech). Sheryl Crow, Tim Kaine, Stevie Wonder, Al Gore, and of course the big finale with Barack Obama. It's sure to be a big party. (full schedule here)
Speaking of parties, four years ago I went to a convention watching party to watch John Kerry's acceptance speech. It was a great experience, as I got to meet and hang out with other Dems in my area. I highly recommend it. You can look here for parties in your area. It's a pretty simple concept - just click on the one that looks best for you, they send you directions, and you show up (sometimes with a "covered dish"). Here in Atlanta, we might be going to the Amsterdam Bar & Café, as there will be a party there with Jim Martin (Senate challenger to Repig Saxby Chambliss).
Believe...
The primary event of the evening of course was the nomination of Barack Obama as candidate for president for the Democratic Party. Due to the previous issues with Clinton supporters and - to some extent - the candidate herself, this took on the scripted feel of a movie scene. And what a scene it was!
As each state did its "great state" declaration, the tension and votes mounted, with a few states declining to cast a vote, until they got to New York. At that point, Hillary Clinton asked that the roll call vote be stopped and that Obama be declared the candidate by acclamation. It was an amazing gesture on her part to promote party unity. Her eyes seemed to tell the story that she was heartbroken, but she knew it was necessary. Kudos to her.
The other event of the evening of course was Joe Biden accepting the nomination as candidate for vice-president. He did it with his usual aplomb, and his curt "Yes" (okay - not quite as curt as during the debates, but pretty close).
The speeches were more boisterous and biting last night, which helped to amp up the energy level of the proceedings. Some highlights:
Harry Reid:
T. Boone Pickens said it right: “We can’t drill our way out of this crisis.”
But even if Doc McCain’s magic off-shore oil elixir won’t work, will it do any harm?
The answer is, we just don’t know, and neither does he. It might not ruin tourism in the Gulf or on the California coast. It might not destroy vital fisheries. It might not pollute our waterways.
Nobody really knows. But kindly old Doc McCain would like to sell it to you anyway.
John Kerry:
Candidate McCain now supports the wartime tax cuts that Senator McCain once denounced as immoral. Candidate McCain criticizes Senator McCain’s own climate change bill. Candidate McCain says he would now vote against the immigration bill that Senator McCain wrote. Are you kidding? Talk about being for it before you’re against it. []
Let me tell you, before he ever debates Barack Obama, John McCain should finish the debate with himself.
Tammy Duckworth:
And Barack Obama will have a simple principle for homeless veterans: zero tolerance, because we are all dishonored when those who’ve worn the uniform sleep on our streets. But here’s what he won’t do: President Obama will reject John McCain’s plan to privatize the VA system. We won’t force veterans to search for medical care with nothing but a plastic card and the promise of payment. We won’t have means testing for access to the VA. Why? Because Barack Obama knows this: no one asked us where we lived or how much money we had when we enlisted, and no one should ask us that after we’ve bled for our country.
Bill Clinton's speech was highly anticipated and had generated some concern due to rumors that Mark Penn helped write it. If he did, that was not apparent (supposedly it turned out that Bill wrote the whole thing himself). Also Bill wanted to discuss economic issues, and Obama said "stick to the theme of the night". Bill seemed to have won that one. Such are the dances of diplomacy...
So anyway - some of Bill's highlights:
Most important, Barack Obama knows that America cannot be strong abroad unless we are strong at home. People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
The choice is clear. The Republicans will nominate a good man who served our country heroically and suffered terribly in Vietnam. He loves our country every bit as much as we all do. As a Senator, he has shown his independence on several issues. But on the two great questions of this election, how to rebuild the American Dream and how to restore America’s leadership in the world, he still embraces the extreme philosophy which has defined his party for more than 25 years, a philosophy we never had a real chance to see in action until 2001, when the Republicans finally gained control of both the White House and Congress. Then we saw what would happen to America if the policies they had talked about for decades were implemented.
[The Republicans] actually want us to reward them for the last eight years by giving them four more. Let’s send them a message that will echo from the Rockies all across America: Thanks, but no thanks. In this case, the third time is not the charm.
My fellow Democrats, sixteen years ago, you gave me the profound honor to lead our party to victory and to lead our nation to a new era of peace and broadly shared prosperity.
Together, we prevailed in a campaign in which the Republicans said I was too young and too inexperienced to be Commander-in-Chief. Sound familiar? It didn’t work in 1992, because we were on the right side of history. And it won’t work in 2008, because Barack Obama is on the right side of history.
Finally Joe Biden (introduced by a son anyone would be proud of: Bo Biden) delivered his acceptance speech and a few zingers along the way:
Since I’ve never been called a man of few words, let me say this as simply as I can: Yes. Yes, I accept your nomination to run and serve alongside our next President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
Let me make this pledge to you right here and now. For every American who is trying to do the right thing, for all those people in government who are honoring their pledge to uphold the law and respect our Constitution, no longer will the eight most dreaded words in the English language be: “The vice president’s office is on the phone.”
You know, I believe the measure of a man isn’t just the road he’s traveled; it’s the choices he’s made along the way. Barack Obama could have done anything after he graduated from college. With all his talent and promise, he could have written his ticket to Wall Street. But that’s not what he chose to do. He chose to go to Chicago. The South Side...
The choice in this election is clear. These times require more than a good soldier; they require a wise leader, a leader who can deliver change—the change everybody knows we need....
Should we trust John McCain’s judgment when he says there can be no timelines to draw down our troops from Iraq—that we must stay indefinitely? Or should we listen to Barack Obama, who says shift responsibility to the Iraqis and set a time to bring our combat troops home?
Now, after six long years, the Bush administration and the Iraqi government are on the verge of setting a date to bring our troops home.
John McCain was wrong. Barack Obama was right.
Again and again, on the most important national security issues of our time, John McCain was wrong, and Barack Obama was proven right.
Biden also made an "unintentional mistake" and said "Bush" instead of "McCain" at one point, then corrected himself and called it a Freudian slip. :lol:
NOTE: All speeches from all participants on all nights can be found here, in case you need to reference them or just want to reread any of them.
All in all - it was the kind of night that conventions are supposed to be: raucous, spirited and reaffirming. So what about tonight?
At 6:00 we have tribute to MLK featuring my House Rep John Lewis and MLK III (today is the 45th anniversary of his I Have a Dream speech). Sheryl Crow, Tim Kaine, Stevie Wonder, Al Gore, and of course the big finale with Barack Obama. It's sure to be a big party. (full schedule here)
Speaking of parties, four years ago I went to a convention watching party to watch John Kerry's acceptance speech. It was a great experience, as I got to meet and hang out with other Dems in my area. I highly recommend it. You can look here for parties in your area. It's a pretty simple concept - just click on the one that looks best for you, they send you directions, and you show up (sometimes with a "covered dish"). Here in Atlanta, we might be going to the Amsterdam Bar & Café, as there will be a party there with Jim Martin (Senate challenger to Repig Saxby Chambliss).
Believe...
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
Random on 08/28/2008 12:39:48
Random on 08/28/2008 12:39:48
Scary Mary, coming this winter.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 12:54:28
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 12:54:28
:rofl: Random! God that is really a twisted little movie when you think about it. Kinda ranks in there with Willy Wonka :D
Anyway - Morning! :hug:
Loved the speechs last night - the Big Dawg knocked it out as far a Hills did. And Biden! I love MaMa Biden you could see she was so proud of her son - made me cry to see that.
Anyway - Morning! :hug:
Loved the speechs last night - the Big Dawg knocked it out as far a Hills did. And Biden! I love MaMa Biden you could see she was so proud of her son - made me cry to see that.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 13:00:39
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 13:00:39
Mornin' Everybody,
Back at work this morning - just looked up the university's policy on leave of absences and I think I might have a chance as one of the categories that an employee can request a leave of absence is "public service." I plan to talk to my immediate boss this morning - wish me luck. I've been wondering about Al Gore - but Bill Press just said that Gore is speaking tonight - yeah :D
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
Back at work this morning - just looked up the university's policy on leave of absences and I think I might have a chance as one of the categories that an employee can request a leave of absence is "public service." I plan to talk to my immediate boss this morning - wish me luck. I've been wondering about Al Gore - but Bill Press just said that Gore is speaking tonight - yeah :D
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
Comment by 
BobR on 08/28/2008 13:03:01
Yes, and I mentioned it in my blog... :uhhuh:
:P
So you can afford to take a leave of absence? That's great!
BobR on 08/28/2008 13:03:01
Quote by m-hadley:
Mornin' Everybody,
Back at work this morning - just looked up the university's policy on leave of absences and I think I might have a chance as one of the categories that an employee can request a leave of absence is "public service." I plan to talk to my immediate boss this morning - wish me luck. I've been wondering about Al Gore - but Bill Press just said that Gore is speaking tonight - yeah :D
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
Yes, and I mentioned it in my blog... :uhhuh:
:P
So you can afford to take a leave of absence? That's great!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:08:36
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:08:36
That's good news then Faye! :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:15:11
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:15:11
Do they mean it looks like and ampitheatre? Cause Mile High looks nothing like the Parthenon.
Comment by 
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:22:25
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:22:25
Riddle me this. In a male dominated world, where an cliche indication of professionalism is a suit, what would people have a woman wear? For christ's sake.
Oh. Good morning.
And, :: joe biden :: YES.
Oh. Good morning.
And, :: joe biden :: YES.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:22:27
Random on 08/28/2008 13:22:27
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:24:56
good point
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:24:56
Quote by starling310:
Riddle me this. In a male dominated world, where an cliche indication of professionalism is a suit, what would people have a woman wear? For christ's sake.
Oh. Good morning.
And, :: joe biden :: YES.
good point
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:25:50
okay? what about them?
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:25:50
Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
Comment by 
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:29:33
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:29:33
Good morning!
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:30:47
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Random on 08/28/2008 13:30:47
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:34:12
:thud:
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:34:12
Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
:thud:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 13:38:55
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:38:55
I fell asleep before 
showed up, but I heard rumours that he would be there!
showed up, but I heard rumours that he would be there!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:39:02
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:39:02
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:39:50
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:39:50
Hey Raine - how's your mouth feeling this morning?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 13:45:06
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:45:06
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:45:44
01110111 01101001 01101011 01101001 00100000 01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Random on 08/28/2008 13:45:44
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
01110111 01101001 01101011 01101001 00100000 01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 13:47:02
The meds are working so I am not feeling pain.. I feel terribly groogy tho. I want to get myself together enough to go to that convention watch this evening.
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:47:02
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Raine - how's your mouth feeling this morning?
The meds are working so I am not feeling pain.. I feel terribly groogy tho. I want to get myself together enough to go to that convention watch this evening.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:47:09
Almost none, he'd be alseep by then. He announces around noon, looking for a win win for him. No one talks about it, so no one cares he's picked mittens. Or everyone talks about it and it deflates Obama's big night.
Random on 08/28/2008 13:47:09
Quote by Raine:
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
Almost none, he'd be alseep by then. He announces around noon, looking for a win win for him. No one talks about it, so no one cares he's picked mittens. Or everyone talks about it and it deflates Obama's big night.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 13:47:26
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:47:26
And I don't look lie John McCain anymore.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:47:34
I will bet 1 MIIIILLLLION dollars!
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:47:34
Quote by Raine:
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
I will bet 1 MIIIILLLLION dollars!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 13:48:48
Good point.
Raine on 08/28/2008 13:48:48
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
Almost none, he'd be alseep by then. He announces around noon, looking for a win win for him. No one talks about it, so no one cares he's picked mittens. Or everyone talks about it and it deflates Obama's big night.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:48:53
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:48:53
I agree...I've been watch a ton of CSPAN!
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:48:53
Yes...the binary again...I SHALL RULE THE WORLD.
Random on 08/28/2008 13:48:53
Quote by starling310:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
:thud:
Yes...the binary again...I SHALL RULE THE WORLD.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 13:52:59
My Money's on Noon.
Random on 08/28/2008 13:52:59
Quote by Raine:Good point.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
Almost none, he'd be alseep by then. He announces around noon, looking for a win win for him. No one talks about it, so no one cares he's picked mittens. Or everyone talks about it and it deflates Obama's big night.
My Money's on Noon.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:53:33
I'm still not getting a connection - are you playing it?
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 13:53:33
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
01110111 01101001 01101011 01101001 00100000 01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
I'm still not getting a connection - are you playing it?
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:55:23
starling310 on 08/28/2008 13:55:23
Oh! And, I love Joe Biden's wife; she's really cute. She just seems sweet and shy.
I just want to hug her.
Jill Biden --------->
<-------
I just want to hug her.
Jill Biden --------->
<-------
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/28/2008 13:58:38
livingonli on 08/28/2008 13:58:38
Good morning everyone. 
The good news is I am off tonight so I can finally watch the convention. With what I have seen from the pundit crap, I will probably leave the SPAN on. I can only watch Keith and Rachel and they are not on enough.
Too bad C-SPAN doesn't have an HD feed. The DNC has their own feed on Dish Network which is in HD which makes me wish I had the Dish again.
The good news is I am off tonight so I can finally watch the convention. With what I have seen from the pundit crap, I will probably leave the SPAN on. I can only watch Keith and Rachel and they are not on enough.
Too bad C-SPAN doesn't have an HD feed. The DNC has their own feed on Dish Network which is in HD which makes me wish I had the Dish again.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 14:00:34
No...though i was watching the cartoon.
I'm actually just making random comments.
Random on 08/28/2008 14:00:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
01110111 01101001 01101011 01101001 00100000 01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
I'm still not getting a connection - are you playing it?
No...though i was watching the cartoon.
I'm actually just making random comments.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:03:46
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:03:46
And those of us who are binary impaired are confused.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 14:04:55
That's the point. Makes Random feel special.
Random on 08/28/2008 14:04:55
Quote by livingonli:
And those of us who are binary impaired are confused.
That's the point. Makes Random feel special.
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/28/2008 14:06:24
TriSec on 08/28/2008 14:06:24
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:09:13
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:09:13
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
How much Money you wanna bet that McCain announces his VP tonite after the big speech?
I will bet 1 MIIIILLLLION dollars!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:09:47
:doh:
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:09:47
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000
okay? what about them?
01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
Color me ill-informed but what's that?
01110111 01101001 01101011 01101001 00100000 01010011 01100001 01101101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01111000 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100101 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100011 01100101 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01100101
I'm still not getting a connection - are you playing it?
No...though i was watching the cartoon.
I'm actually just making random comments.
:doh:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:12:08
There is a LOT of Red Meat at the convention. PLENTY.
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:12:08
Quote by starling310:
I agree...I've been watch a ton of CSPAN!
There is a LOT of Red Meat at the convention. PLENTY.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:13:33
Indeed. This vegetarian is LOVING IT!
:: frangela :: "I love it."
starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:13:33
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I agree...I've been watch a ton of CSPAN!
There is a LOT of Red Meat at the convention. PLENTY.
Indeed. This vegetarian is LOVING IT!
:: frangela :: "I love it."
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 14:17:34
Raine & Roomie,
I switched to the SPAN last night and found that I enjoyed watching the convention much more (plus if I'd been watching MSNBC I would have missed that amazing medley sung by Melissa Etheridge
)
Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, Raine, How's your mouth feeling this morning? Glad you lost that chipmunk look - it's not a good look for most of us :P
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 14:17:34
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I agree...I've been watch a ton of CSPAN!
There is a LOT of Red Meat at the convention. PLENTY.
Raine & Roomie,
I switched to the SPAN last night and found that I enjoyed watching the convention much more (plus if I'd been watching MSNBC I would have missed that amazing medley sung by Melissa Etheridge
)Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, Raine, How's your mouth feeling this morning? Glad you lost that chipmunk look - it's not a good look for most of us :P
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:19:00
I did miss the amazing medley! :cry:
starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:19:00
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I agree...I've been watch a ton of CSPAN!
There is a LOT of Red Meat at the convention. PLENTY.
Raine & Roomie,
I switched to the SPAN last night and found that I enjoyed watching the convention much more (plus if I'd been watching MSNBC I would have missed that amazing medley sung by Melissa Etheridge
Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, Raine, How's your mouth feeling this morning? Glad you lost that chipmunk look - it's not a good look for most of us :P
I did miss the amazing medley! :cry:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:19:11
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:19:11
For those on the East Coast... Tropical Depression 8: From Weatherunderground.
From Reuters:
From Reuters:
A new tropical depression formed over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday and threatened to become the eighth storm of the already busy 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
"The depression will likely become a tropical storm later (Thursday) and could reach hurricane intensity within three days," the Miami-based hurricane center said.
The center's computer models predicted the depression would become an "intense hurricane."
If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be named Hanna.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:19:14
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:19:14
Mom heard that "Wake up America" snippet and to quote her "I like that speech, he's good."
Mom had not heard Dennis speak before.
That speech give me chills
Mom had not heard Dennis speak before.
That speech give me chills
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 14:19:18
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 14:19:18
Just trying out my new emoticon... Whadya all think?
Cheers,
mfaye
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 14:21:08
Random is very found of doing random things.
Random on 08/28/2008 14:21:08
Quote by wickedpam:
:doh:
Random is very found of doing random things.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:21:16
I suspect you are still in a position to not see the youtubes?
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:21:16
Quote by starling310:
I did miss the amazing medley! :cry:
I suspect you are still in a position to not see the youtubes?
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:22:32
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:22:32
mfaye, you got Izzy's emoticon.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:22:35
No, I am not. And, now is starting to get angry! 
starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:22:35
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I did miss the amazing medley! :cry:
I suspect you are still in a position to not see the youtubes?
No, I am not. And, now
is starting to get angry!
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:23:50
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:23:50
Is Melissa Etheridge's performance posted? I didn't get to see it since I was at work.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:24:25
I loved it!
I do have to admit tho, That when he was done with the Wake up part, and started with the Up with [jobs, etc] I wsa waiting for him to yell Up With People
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:24:25
Quote by wickedpam:
Mom heard that "Wake up America" snippet and to quote her "I like that speech, he's good."
Mom had not heard Dennis speak before.
That speech give me chills
I do have to admit tho, That when he was done with the Wake up part, and started with the Up with [jobs, etc] I wsa waiting for him to yell Up With People
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:25:28
People can share you know!
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:25:28
Quote by livingonli:
mfaye, you got Izzy's emoticon.
People can share you know!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:28:28
I should have realized :p
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:28:28
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
:doh:
Random is very found of doing random things.
I should have realized :p
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 14:28:32
It's you!
BobR on 08/28/2008 14:28:32
Quote by m-hadley:
Just trying out my new emoticon... Whadya all think?
Cheers,
mfaye
It's you!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:28:43
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:28:43
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:29:21
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:29:21
what was the Kate Beckinsale dis all about - I thought she was beautiful :scratchhead:
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 14:29:26
BobR on 08/28/2008 14:29:26
This Squeezy is particularly squeezy...
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:30:29
Dennis Kucinich's wife would make me squeezy too.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:30:29
Quote by BobR:
This Squeezy is particularly squeezy...
Dennis Kucinich's wife would make me squeezy too.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:31:26
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:31:26
Anyone watched the Daily Show last night? The clip they ran of Scarborough makes him even crazier than usual.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:33:02
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:33:02
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:34:10
Sounds like it could screw with a certain honeymoon.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:34:10
Quote by Raine:
So Gustav looks like it is gonna be fierce, But I am more concerned about TD 8
Sounds like it could screw with a certain honeymoon.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:35:56
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:35:56
Out of the mouths of children. 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:37:05
Just keep an eye on it - it's really still too soon to tell where it will go.
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:37:05
Quote by Raine:
So Gustav looks like it is gonna be fierce, But I am more concerned about TD 8
Just keep an eye on it - it's really still too soon to tell where it will go.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:38:14
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:38:14
These guys are just punch drunk Tired!
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:38:42
starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:38:42
Stove guy is here cleaning the pellet stove. I can't believe it's that time of year already. Yeesh.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:39:18
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:39:18
A picture of Neal Boortz ass crack. 
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:39:37
Aw..you don't have to feel bad! :hug:
starling310 on 08/28/2008 14:39:37
Quote by Raine:
I feel bad if I post the video... So you can see it here: here you go.
Aw..you don't have to feel bad! :hug:
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 14:41:56
:huh: It was about the cheerleaders, not Dennis Kucinich's wife...
BobR on 08/28/2008 14:41:56
Quote by livingonli:
Dennis Kucinich's wife would make me squeezy too.
:huh: It was about the cheerleaders, not Dennis Kucinich's wife...
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:43:19
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:43:19
Maybe Momma will be spooning with the man who wants the insurance money.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:43:49
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:43:49
Mittens Speaks:
From the Ap
Since now McCain was HOMELESS? WTF?
"I think growing up as a military brat, traveling around as a soldier and even being homeless for five years, in a prison, the notion that he is somehow above the American people is going to fall flat. Voters recognize a man who is very much in touch with American values, American citizens," Romney said.
From the Ap
Since now McCain was HOMELESS? WTF?
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:44:36
:doh:
livingonli on 08/28/2008 14:44:36
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Dennis Kucinich's wife would make me squeezy too.
:huh: It was about the cheerleaders, not Dennis Kucinich's wife...
:doh:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:53:10
And he walked up hill both ways in the snow on the side of a mountain just to get to the little red school house
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:53:10
Quote by Raine:
Mittens Speaks:
"I think growing up as a military brat, traveling around as a soldier and even being homeless for five years, in a prison, the notion that he is somehow above the American people is going to fall flat. Voters recognize a man who is very much in touch with American values, American citizens," Romney said.
From the Ap
Since now McCain was HOMELESS? WTF?
And he walked up hill both ways in the snow on the side of a mountain just to get to the little red school house
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 14:53:41
Raine on 08/28/2008 14:53:41
Don Sieglemen!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:56:24
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 14:56:24
From DCRTV
Sinclair Airs Controversial Anti-Obama Ad - 8/26 - From Jay Hancock at baltimoresun.com: "Leave it to Baltimore's own Sinclair Broadcast to run the ad tarring Barack Obama for his acquaintance with Bill Ayers, the Weather Underground jerk whose group bombed the Capitol and the Pentagon (with little effect) in the early 1970s. Obama lives in the same neighborhood with the guy, who apparently has rehabilitated himself and is now a professor at the University Of Illinois/Chicago. Ayers had a 'meet the candidate' session at his house for Obama in the 1990s when Obama was first running for office. And Obama was on the board with Ayers of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, an education-reform group financed by the well-known radical-pinko Walter Annenberg. (Annenberg was the billionaire who founded TV Guide and was Richard Nixon's ambassador to Britain when Ayers was bombing Nixon's Pentagon. Annenberg was also a close friend of Ronald Reagan.) So now Obama is being linked to terrorism. Obama's people are trying to quash the Ayers ad, which is financed by Harold Simmons, the guy behind the Swift Boat attacks on John Kerry four years ago. They say it violates campaign law. CNN and Fox have refused to run the Ayers ad, according to the Associated Press." Sinclair owns Channel 45/WBFF and operates Channel 54/WNUV.....
Sinclair Airs Controversial Anti-Obama Ad - 8/26 - From Jay Hancock at baltimoresun.com: "Leave it to Baltimore's own Sinclair Broadcast to run the ad tarring Barack Obama for his acquaintance with Bill Ayers, the Weather Underground jerk whose group bombed the Capitol and the Pentagon (with little effect) in the early 1970s. Obama lives in the same neighborhood with the guy, who apparently has rehabilitated himself and is now a professor at the University Of Illinois/Chicago. Ayers had a 'meet the candidate' session at his house for Obama in the 1990s when Obama was first running for office. And Obama was on the board with Ayers of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, an education-reform group financed by the well-known radical-pinko Walter Annenberg. (Annenberg was the billionaire who founded TV Guide and was Richard Nixon's ambassador to Britain when Ayers was bombing Nixon's Pentagon. Annenberg was also a close friend of Ronald Reagan.) So now Obama is being linked to terrorism. Obama's people are trying to quash the Ayers ad, which is financed by Harold Simmons, the guy behind the Swift Boat attacks on John Kerry four years ago. They say it violates campaign law. CNN and Fox have refused to run the Ayers ad, according to the Associated Press." Sinclair owns Channel 45/WBFF and operates Channel 54/WNUV.....
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 15:00:35
Of course, FAUX News DID "accidentally" play some of the ad in a segment when they were discussing a different ad... :rolleyes2:
BobR on 08/28/2008 15:00:35
Quote by wickedpam:
From DCRTV
Sinclair Airs Controversial Anti-Obama Ad - 8/26 - From Jay Hancock at baltimoresun.com: "Leave it to Baltimore's own Sinclair Broadcast to run the ad tarring Barack Obama for his acquaintance with Bill Ayers, the Weather Underground jerk whose group bombed the Capitol and the Pentagon (with little effect) in the early 1970s. Obama lives in the same neighborhood with the guy, who apparently has rehabilitated himself and is now a professor at the University Of Illinois/Chicago. Ayers had a 'meet the candidate' session at his house for Obama in the 1990s when Obama was first running for office. And Obama was on the board with Ayers of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, an education-reform group financed by the well-known radical-pinko Walter Annenberg. (Annenberg was the billionaire who founded TV Guide and was Richard Nixon's ambassador to Britain when Ayers was bombing Nixon's Pentagon. Annenberg was also a close friend of Ronald Reagan.) So now Obama is being linked to terrorism. Obama's people are trying to quash the Ayers ad, which is financed by Harold Simmons, the guy behind the Swift Boat attacks on John Kerry four years ago. They say it violates campaign law. CNN and Fox have refused to run the Ayers ad, according to the Associated Press." Sinclair owns Channel 45/WBFF and operates Channel 54/WNUV.....
Of course, FAUX News DID "accidentally" play some of the ad in a segment when they were discussing a different ad... :rolleyes2:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:02:34
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:02:34
Found this over at KOS:
This is the story published in 2006.
HE really thinks that america is too lazy, and he really is advocating povetry. Not to mention he thought he was funny when mocking Union folks.
This is the story published in 2006.
HE really thinks that america is too lazy, and he really is advocating povetry. Not to mention he thought he was funny when mocking Union folks.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:02:58
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:02:58
Oh God - TS Hannah. My little cousin will love that
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 15:04:19
I hope Izzy won't sue me :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 15:04:19
Quote by livingonli:
mfaye, you got Izzy's emoticon.
I hope Izzy won't sue me :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:06:15
:unsure:
This was almost the first major temper flare up, me thinks. This guy has a short, friggin' fuse and he will eventually snap.
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:06:15
Quote by Raine:
Found this over at KOS:
HE really thinks that america is too lazy, and he really is advocating povetry. Not to mention he thought he was funny when mocking Union folks.
:unsure:
This was almost the first major temper flare up, me thinks. This guy has a short, friggin' fuse and he will eventually snap.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:07:11
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:07:11
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore? 
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:07:21
livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:07:21
Sinclair makes Fox look liberal if that's possible.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:11:17
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:11:17
And, now, in Sports news:
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:12:38
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:12:38
I felt like the most emotional moment was Beau Biden's intro of his Dad. Oofda! Me AND my baby daddy were bawling like babies.
:cry: <-------
:cry: <------- baby daddy
:cry: <-------
:cry: <-------
baby daddy
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:13:48
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:13:48
That's what was great about Biden's speech; he totally took that National Security issue and punted it!
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 15:14:20
kids grow... :shrug:
BobR on 08/28/2008 15:14:20
Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:15:05
<_<
Whatever :P
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:15:05
Quote by starling310:
And, now, in Sports news:
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
<_<
Whatever :P
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:15:15
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:15:15
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:17:20
Don't you remember - if you don't start out the school year with the latest fashions your shall be shunned. It's in the teenager law.
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:17:20
Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
Don't you remember - if you don't start out the school year with the latest fashions your shall be shunned. It's in the teenager law.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:19:37
It will be in my "Parent Law" ( someday ) that teenagers must save their summer job cash to buy said latest fashions.
HARUMPF.
Dang kids.
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:19:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
Don't you remember - if you don't start out the school year with the latest fashions your shall be shunned. It's in the teenager law.
It will be in my "Parent Law" ( someday ) that teenagers must save their summer job cash to buy said latest fashions.
HARUMPF.
Dang kids.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:21:41
When I was in high school I never cared about fashion. I just dressed casually.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:21:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
Don't you remember - if you don't start out the school year with the latest fashions your shall be shunned. It's in the teenager law.
When I was in high school I never cared about fashion. I just dressed casually.
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 15:25:24
to be fair - the clothes from "2 months ago" may have been purchased a year ago and worn a LOT. Kids wear out clothes faster than adults do.
Also - I know I grew constantly all the way into my senior year - first in height, and then in width (or circumference... or... something...). Pants were either too short or too small around the waist.
Finally - not all "back to school" shopping is necessarily clothes.
I will certainly agree that a certain amount of said shopping is for people with money to spare and an inflated sense of fashion consciousness, but I also think that parents understand that "back to school" after a 2 month break is a mindset that needs to be reinforced and new school clothes can help to do that.
BobR on 08/28/2008 15:25:24
Quote by starling310:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
to be fair - the clothes from "2 months ago" may have been purchased a year ago and worn a LOT. Kids wear out clothes faster than adults do.
Also - I know I grew constantly all the way into my senior year - first in height, and then in width (or circumference... or... something...). Pants were either too short or too small around the waist.
Finally - not all "back to school" shopping is necessarily clothes.
I will certainly agree that a certain amount of said shopping is for people with money to spare and an inflated sense of fashion consciousness, but I also think that parents understand that "back to school" after a 2 month break is a mindset that needs to be reinforced and new school clothes can help to do that.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:26:54
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:26:54
I went to Drudge... This is what His ticker thang is saying:
MCCAIN HAS DECIDED ON RUNNING MATE...
PERSON WILL BE NOTIFIED TODAY...
SOURCE: NAME MAY LEAK AT 6 PM ET... WITH SOME SORT OF CONFIRMATION AT 8 PM... DEVELOPING...
MCCAIN HAS DECIDED ON RUNNING MATE...
PERSON WILL BE NOTIFIED TODAY...
SOURCE: NAME MAY LEAK AT 6 PM ET... WITH SOME SORT OF CONFIRMATION AT 8 PM... DEVELOPING...
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:27:31
IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:27:31
Good morning everyone!
If you didn't see The Daily Show or Colbert Report yesterday, run, don't walk, to the nearest repeat. Puts it all into perspective. Added bonus: Morning Joe going off the rail. What an a-hole.
MSNBC continues to be worrisome. I fear for Rachel. I hope she doesn't become one of them.
Hi Star!
If you didn't see The Daily Show or Colbert Report yesterday, run, don't walk, to the nearest repeat. Puts it all into perspective. Added bonus: Morning Joe going off the rail. What an a-hole.
MSNBC continues to be worrisome. I fear for Rachel. I hope she doesn't become one of them.
Hi Star!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:28:13
Liv you were never a teenage girl ;)
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:28:13
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
kids grow... :shrug:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
Don't you remember - if you don't start out the school year with the latest fashions your shall be shunned. It's in the teenager law.
When I was in high school I never cared about fashion. I just dressed casually.
Liv you were never a teenage girl ;)
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:30:26
I watched it when I came home last night. Joe did seem an extra crispy bucket of crazy. No wonder why I have to settle for the convention on the Span.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:30:26
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Good morning everyone!
If you didn't see The Daily Show or Colbert Report yesterday, run, don't walk, to the nearest repeat. Puts it all into perspective. Added bonus: Morning Joe going off the rail. What an a-hole.
MSNBC continues to be worrisome. I fear for Rachel. I hope she doesn't become one of them.
Hi Star!
I watched it when I came home last night. Joe did seem an extra crispy bucket of crazy. No wonder why I have to settle for the convention on the Span.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:32:38
IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:32:38
Gee, McCain pissing on Obama's parade with the announce. I'm shocked I tell ya, SHOCKED! 
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:33:02
Alright! Alright!
I supppppppooooose.
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:33:02
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Kids in high school? "Kids" going to College? Grow that much? Over the summer?
:shrug:
to be fair - the clothes from "2 months ago" may have been purchased a year ago and worn a LOT. Kids wear out clothes faster than adults do.
Also - I know I grew constantly all the way into my senior year - first in height, and then in width (or circumference... or... something...). Pants were either too short or too small around the waist.
Finally - not all "back to school" shopping is necessarily clothes.
I will certainly agree that a certain amount of said shopping is for people with money to spare and an inflated sense of fashion consciousness, but I also think that parents understand that "back to school" after a 2 month break is a mindset that needs to be reinforced and new school clothes can help to do that.
Alright! Alright!
I supppppppooooose.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:34:32
Izzy.
I completely agree about Rachel!
She said something last night. It was something small, and I can't remember what and I thought "OH no. I hope she doesn't become the next David Gregory."
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:34:32
Quote by IzzyBitz:
I fear for Rachel. I hope she doesn't become one of them.
Hi Star!
Izzy.
I completely agree about Rachel!
She said something last night. It was something small, and I can't remember what and I thought "OH no. I hope she doesn't become the next David Gregory."
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:35:00
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:35:00
Poor : producerchris : misses all the fun!
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 15:35:29
BobR on 08/28/2008 15:35:29
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:38:25
starling310 on 08/28/2008 15:38:25
:: ann richards :: "Poor George. He dudn't know any better. He was born with a Silver Foot in 'is mouth."
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 15:45:31
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 15:45:31
heya kids,
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:48:48
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:48:48
Forty Five years ago today
[...] And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall march ahead. We cannot turn back. There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.
I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, whose governor's lips are presently dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.
This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."
And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania!
Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!
Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California!
But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia!
Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee!
Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.
When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" - Dr. Martin Luther King
[...] And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall march ahead. We cannot turn back. There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.
I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, whose governor's lips are presently dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.
This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."
And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania!
Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!
Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California!
But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia!
Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee!
Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.
When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" - Dr. Martin Luther King
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:50:00
I could use an extra 500 a year, that would be nice
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:50:00
Quote by m-hadley:
heya kids,
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
I could use an extra 500 a year, that would be nice
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:51:12
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 15:51:12
*chills*
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:54:36
The more the merrier! Plus, my lawyer is very busy breaking someone else's legs! 
IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 15:54:36
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by livingonli:
mfaye, you got Izzy's emoticon.
I hope Izzy won't sue me :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
The more the merrier! Plus, my lawyer is very busy breaking someone else's legs!
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:56:33
It would certainly help me.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 15:56:33
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by m-hadley:
heya kids,
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
I could use an extra 500 a year, that would be nice
It would certainly help me.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:57:01
But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. -Martin Luther King
From the same speech.
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:57:01
But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. -Martin Luther King
From the same speech.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 15:59:41
Raine on 08/28/2008 15:59:41
Quote by wickedpam:This link needs to go viral. I love that it also shows what would happen under the McCain plan.Quote by m-hadley:
heya kids,
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
I could use an extra 500 a year, that would be nice
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 16:03:12
BobR on 08/28/2008 16:03:12
off to run some errands in preparation for the trip...
Be back later!
Be back later!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:03:45
Not sure if I did it right but I added it to the 4F facebook page
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:03:45
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:This link needs to go viral. I love that it also shows what would happen under the McCain plan.Quote by m-hadley:
heya kids,
Check this out - the Obama Tax Cut Calculator Me, I'm saving $481.06 - It's the six cents that really has me excited :P
Much better than that bogus stimilus package :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
I could use an extra 500 a year, that would be nice
Not sure if I did it right but I added it to the 4F facebook page
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:12:55
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:12:55
Mala. cool!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:15:49
did it show up right?
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:15:49
Quote by Raine:
Mala. cool!
did it show up right?
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 16:17:32
IzzyBitz on 08/28/2008 16:17:32
Off to get ready for the big night! I'm going to an Obama Party. 
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:22:36
livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:22:36
Is anyone going to be on the blog tonight to blog with me on the one night I am home to watch it?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:27:25
Yes!
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:27:25
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Mala. cool!
did it show up right?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:29:16
We will bring our laptop. I am hoping that I feel ewll enough to go out.
If not, yes, we will be around.
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:29:16
Quote by livingonli:
Is anyone going to be on the blog tonight to blog with me on the one night I am home to watch it?
We will bring our laptop. I am hoping that I feel ewll enough to go out.
If not, yes, we will be around.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:35:03
Yeah! I did it right!
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:35:03
Quote by Raine:Yes!Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Mala. cool!
did it show up right?
Yeah! I did it right!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 16:43:30
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 16:43:30
:grunt:
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:43:49
livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:43:49
Media Matters is on with Thom talking about the craptacular coverage of the political conventions especially on Fox.
Did anyone check out my lower link?
Did anyone check out my lower link?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:44:38
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:44:38
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:45:56
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:45:56
I need to go to sleep soon. Meds kicking in.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 16:47:23
Bump it!
Raine on 08/28/2008 16:47:23
Quote by livingonli:
Media Matters is on with Thom talking about the craptacular coverage of the political conventions especially on Fox.
Did anyone check out my lower link?
Bump it!
Comment by Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 16:50:33
Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 16:50:33
UNITY, BABY! :banana:
And a good morning/afternoon/night/Obama speech to you all. :)
And a good morning/afternoon/night/Obama speech to you all. :)
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:53:04
livingonli on 08/28/2008 16:53:04
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:54:06
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:54:06
Heyya Malmo!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:57:19
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 16:57:19
raine - how did you do that so it was a regular post? What appy do I need?
Comment by Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 17:01:53
Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 17:01:53
Evening over here. ;)
Stayed up 'til about 5 AM to see the convention coverage, and checked out the roll call too. Might be me never watching a roll call before - but that was wild!
Illinois passing, New Mexico giving to Illinois, Illinois giving to New York, and Hillary Clinton sweeping down like an avenging angel and uniting the Democrats in the coming battle against Bush III - Rush Limbaugh and his PUMA-pac must be quaking in their boots right now.
Good times, good times... :dance:
And of course, a big thank you to Sen. Clinton after yesterday. :)
:gobama:
Stayed up 'til about 5 AM to see the convention coverage, and checked out the roll call too. Might be me never watching a roll call before - but that was wild!
Illinois passing, New Mexico giving to Illinois, Illinois giving to New York, and Hillary Clinton sweeping down like an avenging angel and uniting the Democrats in the coming battle against Bush III - Rush Limbaugh and his PUMA-pac must be quaking in their boots right now.Good times, good times... :dance:
And of course, a big thank you to Sen. Clinton after yesterday. :)
:gobama:
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:05:46
That was LAST YEAR'S style. C'mon. Get with it. China needs you to buy more cheaply made (but not cheaply priced) clothes.
trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:05:46
Quote by starling310:
What is the deal with "Back to School" shopping? I'm sorry, do the clothes from 2 MONTHS AGO not "work" anymore?
That was LAST YEAR'S style. C'mon. Get with it. China needs you to buy more cheaply made (but not cheaply priced) clothes.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:06:52
You mean the Sox have been playing? I haven't noticed.
Really.
trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:06:52
Quote by starling310:
And, now, in Sports news:
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
You mean the Sox have been playing? I haven't noticed.
Really.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:13:00
Not only have they been playing...they've been WINNING!
starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:13:00
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by starling310:
And, now, in Sports news:
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
You mean the Sox have been playing? I haven't noticed.
Really.
Not only have they been playing...they've been WINNING!
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 17:13:54
livingonli on 08/28/2008 17:13:54
TODAY'S DEMOCRACY NOW!:
* In Historic Move, Democrats Nominate Obama as Presidential Nominee *
The formal nomination makes Barack Obama the first African American major party candidate in US history. The historic moment came after Senator Hillary Clinton walked onto the floor of the convention hall and asked Democratic delegates to suspend their count and approve Obama's nomination by acclamation.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/democrats_nominate_obama_as
* Actor, Activist Danny Glover on Challenges for Popular Movements in an Historic Election Year *
Actor, filmmaker and a well-known political activist Danny Glover talks about the challenges ahead for activists, regardless of who wins the White House this November. And on the eve of the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Glover talks about Trouble the Water, a new documentary he executive-produced.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/actor_activist_danny_glover_on
* New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Walks Out of Screening of Katrina Documentary Trouble the Water *
Five minutes into a screening of the new documentary Trouble the Water, New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin walked out of the theater. Democracy Now! producer Anjali Kamat reports.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/new_orleans_mayor_ray_nagin_walks
* EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Chair Henry Waxman Calls for Cancellation of Blackwater's Contract in Iraq *
In an exclusive interview with Democracy Now! correspondent Jeremy Scahill, Congressman Henry Waxman, chair of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee calls on Sen. Barack Obama to cancel the private military firm Blackwater's Iraq contract if Obama is elected president. Serious questions remain about what Obama will do with this massive private, shadow army in Iraq.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/exclusive_house_oversight_chair
* Biden Accepts Democratic VP Nomination *
Sen. Joseph Biden headlined the third night at the convention as he accepted the vice-presidential nomination. Biden accepted the nomination with a speech that linked Republican John McCain to the foreign policies of President Bush. We play highlights of his address.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/biden_accepts_democratic_vp
* Ralph Nader on the Democrats' Corporate Ties, the Silencing of Third Parties, and Why Biden is the "MasterCard Senator" *
While Sen. Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last night, he was not the only presidential contender in town. Independent candidate Ralph Nader held a rally Wednesday at the University of Denver calling for an end to the corporate control over the presidential debates. When Obama selected Joe Biden to be his running mate, Nader dubbed Biden the "MasterCard Senator" because of his close ties to the credit card industry.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/ralph_nader_on_the_democrats
* Iraq Veterans Against the War Lead Thousands in Protest March to Democratic Convention *
Protests against the Democratic National Convention continued Wednesday as members of Iraq Veterans Against the War led an unpermitted march to the Pepsi Center to call on Barack Obama to back an immediate US withdrawal from Iraq. The march began at a concert by the rock band Rage Against the Machine sponsored by IVAW and the Alliance for Real Democracy. Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films files a report from the streets.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/iraq_veterans_against_the_war_lead
* Melissa Harris-Lacewell Urges Obama to Draw on Political Rhetoric of African American Women Like Hamer, Chisolm & Jordan *
The Democratic Party is preparing to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King today ahead of Barack Obama's nomination speech. While Obama is expected to reference King's speech tonight, one of his longtime supporters is urging him to also draw on the political rhetoric of African American women including Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm. We speak with Melissa Harris-Lacewell.
Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/melissa_harris_lacewell_urges
* Headlines for August 28, 2008 *
Democrats Nominate Obama as Presidential Candidate
Biden Accepts VP Bid
Clinton Backs Obama, Kerry Slams McCain
McCain Said to Have Chosen Running Mate
Obama Campaign Redacted Kucinich Line on Jailing GOPers
Iraq Vets Lead Antiwar March to Dem. Convention
Journalist Arrested Covering Meeting of Dems, Donors
US Asked Iraq to Accept Troops Until 2015
US to Hand Over Control of Anbar Province
US Secretly Transferring Iraq, Afghan Prisoners to Mideast Allies
Families of Slain Nepalese Workers Sue KBR for Human Trafficking
Survey: Contractors Comprise 27% of US Intelligence Employees
US Threatens UK on Disclosing Gitmo Docs
Pakistan Reinstates 8 Sacked Judges
U. of Chicago Faculty Protest Plans for Milton Friedman Institute
Exxon Mobil to Pay Fraction of Initial Damages in 1989 Oil Spill
Lesbian Activist Del Martin Dies at 87
Listen/Watch/Read
]http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/28/headlines
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:14:20
Thom just lost Kucinich....Iiiiiiinteresting.
starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:14:20
Thom just lost Kucinich....Iiiiiiinteresting.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:15:58
It sorta worries me that I don't care.
trojanrabbit on 08/28/2008 17:15:58
Quote by starling310:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by starling310:
And, now, in Sports news:
Red Sox hoping to pay last respects to Yankee Stadium with sweep
You mean the Sox have been playing? I haven't noticed.
Really.
Not only have they been playing...they've been WINNING!
It sorta worries me that I don't care.
Comment by 
Shane-O on 08/28/2008 17:20:42
I simply cannot believe that.
I've got an idea for a "news" banner:
John McCain
Joe McCarthy
Coincidence?
Assholes.
Shane-O on 08/28/2008 17:20:42
Quote by livingonli:
What the Fox?
I've got an idea for a "news" banner:
John McCain
Joe McCarthy
Coincidence?
Assholes.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 17:21:06
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 17:21:06
trick or vote? deja vu.
Comment by Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 17:23:51
Malmo_Blue on 08/28/2008 17:23:51
Yeah, about that Obama/Biden picture from FOX "News":
I'm not surprised they are doing this. And they can bring out their 39%-33% numbers all they want - when they more or less accuse Obama of being a terrorist (E.D. Hill, anyone?) and send out their little Nazi goon Jesse Watters to stalk people who don't agree with the FOX viewpoint - I think God spoke when the FOX "News" skybox was flooded during the convention.
And I'm agnostic, too. :blink:
I'm not surprised they are doing this. And they can bring out their 39%-33% numbers all they want - when they more or less accuse Obama of being a terrorist (E.D. Hill, anyone?) and send out their little Nazi goon Jesse Watters to stalk people who don't agree with the FOX viewpoint - I think God spoke when the FOX "News" skybox was flooded during the convention.
And I'm agnostic, too. :blink:
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 17:24:49
I was just watching Democracy Now! coverage of Iraq Veterans Against the War staging a re-enactment in Denver to get the Democrats to more aggressively pursue an anti-war agenda.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 17:24:49
Quote by starling310:
Thom just lost Kucinich....Iiiiiiinteresting.
I was just watching Democracy Now! coverage of Iraq Veterans Against the War staging a re-enactment in Denver to get the Democrats to more aggressively pursue an anti-war agenda.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:28:34
starling310 on 08/28/2008 17:28:34
Beau Biden.
Bo Bice.
Coincidence?
Bo Bice.
Coincidence?
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 17:39:22
Random on 08/28/2008 17:39:22
McCain doesn't know who his VP pick is
True or not, i would like to make the point. That I think McCain could roll out his VP next Wednesday right before the speech, and no one would care. No one is giving that guy the time of day on the news...no one really cares who he'd pick.
True or not, i would like to make the point. That I think McCain could roll out his VP next Wednesday right before the speech, and no one would care. No one is giving that guy the time of day on the news...no one really cares who he'd pick.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:45:11
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:45:11
The soothing balm that is the 'Span! Interesting panel discussion on foreign policy/ Georgia crisis. Gary Hart, Susan Rice and others. Very interesting!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:47:17
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:47:17
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:49:02
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 17:49:02
Tony Lake is on the panel. They are taking questions from the audience, who are furriners. Imagine that. Democrats listening to what furriners have to say.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 18:07:05
I'll be around Livin - we can blog away :P
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 18:07:05
Quote by livingonli:
Is anyone going to be on the blog tonight to blog with me on the one night I am home to watch it?
I'll be around Livin - we can blog away :P
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 18:09:03
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 18:09:03
Yesterday was Lyndon Johnson's 100 birthday. Discuss the legacy of LBJ.
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 18:16:20
Random on 08/28/2008 18:16:20
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553/#scroll_live-vote
Check out the map on the bottom of the page, if you click predicitions, it'll give you chuck Todds predictions of the map from April through August...
I'm gonna take all that down and have some fun with it.
Check out the map on the bottom of the page, if you click predicitions, it'll give you chuck Todds predictions of the map from April through August...
I'm gonna take all that down and have some fun with it.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 18:45:33
livingonli on 08/28/2008 18:45:33
You go, Christie. You're describing how I've been living under the Bush presidency. I have become downwardly mobile with an economic situation that is far worse than 4 years ago and much worse than 8 years ago when I was making the same money that I am making now.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 18:57:24
Amen to that Livin!
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 18:57:24
Quote by livingonli:
You go, Christie. You're describing how I've been living under the Bush presidency. I have become downwardly mobile with an economic situation that is far worse than 4 years ago and much worse than 8 years ago when I was making the same money that I am making now.
Amen to that Livin!
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 18:58:08
APPEASERS!!!
BobR on 08/28/2008 18:58:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tony Lake is on the panel. They are taking questions from the audience, who are furriners. Imagine that. Democrats listening to what furriners have to say.
APPEASERS!!!
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 19:11:59
starling310 on 08/28/2008 19:11:59
Randi is playing MLK's "I have a dream" speech. Sounds like she'll play it in it's entirety.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 19:47:58
Delightful! :rofl:
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 19:47:58
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tony Lake is on the panel. They are taking questions from the audience, who are furriners. Imagine that. Democrats listening to what furriners have to say.
APPEASERS!!!
Delightful! :rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 19:52:25
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 19:52:25
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 20:37:02
For the *groups* that is the way to do it. if you want to add a link on your page, you can use the *share on Face book* application!. it goes right in your browser
Raine on 08/28/2008 20:37:02
Quote by wickedpam:
raine - how did you do that so it was a regular post? What appy do I need?
For the *groups* that is the way to do it. if you want to add a link on your page, you can use the *share on Face book* application!. it goes right in your browser
Comment by wickedpam on 08/28/2008 20:53:27
thanks I'll have to add that one
wickedpam on 08/28/2008 20:53:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
raine - how did you do that so it was a regular post? What appy do I need?
For the *groups* that is the way to do it. if you want to add a link on your page, you can use the *share on Face book* application!. it goes right in your browser
thanks I'll have to add that one
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 20:57:15
Boy, that Cindy sure knows how to win friends and influence people. It does seem that John and Cindy are not lovable people.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 20:57:15
Quote by wickedpam:
EXCLUSIVE: Cindy McCain's Half Sister: "I'm Voting for Barack Obama"
Boy, that Cindy sure knows how to win friends and influence people. It does seem that John and Cindy are not lovable people.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 20:59:04
livingonli on 08/28/2008 20:59:04
Bill Kristol has a permanent wedgie. He probably needs it to keep his brain in place.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:02:46
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:02:46
:yawn: meds make Raine very sleepy.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:13:46
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:13:46
Good Lord, Tweety can be such a MOHron sometimes.
CSPAN LIVE coverage doesn't begin 'til 6.
CSPAN LIVE coverage doesn't begin 'til 6.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:14:52
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:14:52
Narnia?
How old is Chris Matthews?
How old is Chris Matthews?
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:15:47
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:15:47
62?!?!? 
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:19:41
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:19:41
I have to admit the "9-11 was an inside job" guy is really annoying.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:21:43
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:21:43
:: wipes up muse ::
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 21:25:23
livingonli on 08/28/2008 21:25:23
The SPAN is just hanging out at Mile High Stadium right now. I am listening to Randi.
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:30:52
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:30:52
Jeebus, I hope they fix that echo at the Stadium.
Is that just because it's empty right now? Sounds crap!
Is that just because it's empty right now? Sounds crap!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:31:42
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:31:42
So I turn on the Span to hear a PUMA on the caller line.. :puke:
She is going to vote for MCCain... Why? the DNC treated Hillary badly.
She is going to vote for MCCain... Why? the DNC treated Hillary badly.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:33:01
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:33:01
How griggin cool is it that they just moved and entire convention 1.5 miles away?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:36:06
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:36:06
:rofl: they totally booded that puma on MSNBC.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:37:18
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:37:18
/Tweety: Obama is part IRISH you tool!
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:37:32
Yup!
And, that poor little gay Republican, with his little baseball cap, and his 3-button shirt, fully buttoned. Awww....
starling310 on 08/28/2008 21:37:32
Quote by Raine:
:rofl: they totally booded that puma on MSNBC.
Yup!
And, that poor little gay Republican, with his little baseball cap, and his 3-button shirt, fully buttoned. Awww....
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 21:48:47
Raine on 08/28/2008 21:48:47
What is the crowd yelling?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 21:52:41
Yeah it is O'Bama!
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 21:52:41
Quote by Raine:
/Tweety: Obama is part IRISH you tool!
Yeah it is O'Bama!
Comment by Random on 08/28/2008 21:59:17
Random on 08/28/2008 21:59:17
Random in constant state of confusion.
He kind of feels like Grampy McCain.
He kind of feels like Grampy McCain.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:11:36
livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:11:36
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:16:08
livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:16:08
Somedays Liv wishes he had a sugar mommy.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 22:19:39
Raine on 08/28/2008 22:19:39
Damn. I missed Jennifer Hudson. How did she do?
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 22:20:33
:clap: Indeed!
Raine on 08/28/2008 22:20:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
/Tweety: Obama is part IRISH you tool!
Yeah it is O'Bama!
:clap: Indeed!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 22:21:11
Raine on 08/28/2008 22:21:11
Al Gore is scheduled to speak at 845 according to the Span's schedul3
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:33:31
starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:33:31
Thank God the Colorado Governor is done. My ears were about to start bleeding.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:36:04
loud or long or both
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:36:04
Quote by starling310:
Thank God the Colorado Governor is done. My ears were about to start bleeding.
loud or long or both
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:39:32
He was losing his voice and then yelling into a half full stadium...it was a bad combined affect!
starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:39:32
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by starling310:
Thank God the Colorado Governor is done. My ears were about to start bleeding.
loud or long or both
He was losing his voice and then yelling into a half full stadium...it was a bad combined affect!
Comment by starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:40:29
starling310 on 08/28/2008 22:40:29
I'm nervous...this is starting to feel like The Oscars. 
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:41:46
livingonli on 08/28/2008 22:41:46
I'm going to get some pizza so I can enjoy the big speeches.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:41:46
Dude, that is why you have a mike
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:41:46
Quote by starling310:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by starling310:
Thank God the Colorado Governor is done. My ears were about to start bleeding.
loud or long or both
He was losing his voice and then yelling into a half full stadium...it was a bad combined affect!
Dude, that is why you have a mike
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 22:47:30
Enjoy it... only people watching the span are seeing it. ;)
Raine on 08/28/2008 22:47:30
Quote by starling310:
I'm nervous...this is starting to feel like The Oscars.
Enjoy it... only people watching the span are seeing it. ;)
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:51:42
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 22:51:42
Bobber is it bad that I now know the name for the server where 4F is located? I think it popped up when I was learning how to use the NETSTAT command.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 22:59:23
Raine on 08/28/2008 22:59:23
John Lewis! 
that is my representative! 
<---- happy tears!
that is my representative! <---- happy tears!
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:10:38
I don't think there's anyway to hide that, at least not from the blog software perspective...
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:10:38
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber is it bad that I now know the name for the server where 4F is located? I think it popped up when I was learning how to use the NETSTAT command.
I don't think there's anyway to hide that, at least not from the blog software perspective...
Comment by m-hadley on 08/28/2008 23:11:39
m-hadley on 08/28/2008 23:11:39
MLK III - go for it, man 
I'm home from work with a glass of vino and a slice warming in the oven :P
Bring in on :fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
I'm home from work with a glass of vino and a slice warming in the oven :PBring in on :fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:15:33
btw - what server name did it give you? I'll delete the text after you post it...
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:15:33
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber is it bad that I now know the name for the server where 4F is located? I think it popped up when I was learning how to use the NETSTAT command.
btw - what server name did it give you? I'll delete the text after you post it...
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:16:38
Those MLK kids are a mess. There's always stories in the AJC about how they're screwing up one way or another.
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:16:38
Quote by m-hadley:
MLK III - go for it, man
Bring in on :fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
Those MLK kids are a mess. There's always stories in the AJC about how they're screwing up one way or another.
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:18:01
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:18:01
It IS a beautiful day in Denver...
So much for those hateful "Christians" that were praying for rain. Maybe they should think long and hard why their prayers weren't answered...
So much for those hateful "Christians" that were praying for rain. Maybe they should think long and hard why their prayers weren't answered...
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:20:06
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:20:06
No wonder Grampy is jealous of Barack...
The largest crowd he has had was 3,000? I guess 15,000 is massive to Gramps.
The presumptive Republican nominee will appear with his prospective running mate at a massive rally on August 29, the day after Barack Obama formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination.
The McCain campaign is hoping to have 15,000 people at the Ohio rally — roughly five times the size of his largest crowd to date.
The largest crowd he has had was 3,000? I guess 15,000 is massive to Gramps.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:22:47
[deleted]
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:22:47
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber is it bad that I now know the name for the server where 4F is located? I think it popped up when I was learning how to use the NETSTAT command.
btw - what server name did it give you? I'll delete the text after you post it...
[deleted]
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:31:44
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:31:44
:banana: here I am signed sealed delivered! :banana:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:33:06
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:33:06
Will.I. Am And John Legend!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:34:24
And the GOP gets who? Anybody?
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:34:24
Quote by Raine:
Will.I. Am And John Legend!
And the GOP gets who? Anybody?
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:37:03
And that the closest thing to rain was the sprinklers flooding the Fox "News" booth.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:37:03
Quote by BobR:
It IS a beautiful day in Denver...
So much for those hateful "Christians" that were praying for rain. Maybe they should think long and hard why their prayers weren't answered...
And that the closest thing to rain was the sprinklers flooding the Fox "News" booth.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:37:44
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:37:44
Point of order, when is Obama scheduled to speak?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:39:09
Was that it?
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:39:09
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber is it bad that I now know the name for the server where 4F is located? I think it popped up when I was learning how to use the NETSTAT command.
btw - what server name did it give you? I'll delete the text after you post it...
[deleted]
Was that it?
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:39:34
yep - that was it. Like I said - I don't think it's possible to hide that...
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:39:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
[deleted]
yep - that was it. Like I said - I don't think it's possible to hide that...
Comment by BobR on 08/28/2008 23:40:40
8:00 PM Mountain time.
That's 10:00 PM for us in the Eastern time zone...
BobR on 08/28/2008 23:40:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
Point of order, when is Obama scheduled to speak?
8:00 PM Mountain time.
That's 10:00 PM for us in the Eastern time zone...
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 08/28/2008 23:42:23
velveeta jones on 08/28/2008 23:42:23
Hello all..........crap! What was that text number? I was logging on here and missed it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:45:12
It wouldn't have come back if I didn't have a session opened to the server. It isn't any big deal.
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:45:12
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
[deleted]
yep - that was it. Like I said - I don't think it's possible to hide that...
It wouldn't have come back if I didn't have a session opened to the server. It isn't any big deal.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:46:56
Snot! : prays for early ending class:
Mondobubba on 08/28/2008 23:46:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Point of order, when is Obama scheduled to speak?
8:00 PM Mountain time.
That's 10:00 PM for us in the Eastern time zone...
Snot! : prays for early ending class:
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:47:23
At least it's on when the three networks have their minuscule convention coverage. And NBC has a football game until 10 PM although WNBC has bumped it in favor of the Giants-Pats game.
livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:47:23
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Point of order, when is Obama scheduled to speak?
8:00 PM Mountain time.
That's 10:00 PM for us in the Eastern time zone...
At least it's on when the three networks have their minuscule convention coverage. And NBC has a football game until 10 PM although WNBC has bumped it in favor of the Giants-Pats game.
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:48:20
LOL! I just went over to RNC convention website They are really bragging about the STAGE design!
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:48:20
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Will.I. Am And John Legend!
And the GOP gets who? Anybody?
LOL! I just went over to RNC convention website They are really bragging about the STAGE design!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:49:12
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:49:12
Ahh come on Sheryl... Get the crowd fired up! I know you can!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/28/2008 23:49:42
:bump:
velveeta jones on 08/28/2008 23:49:42
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hello all..........crap! What was that text number? I was logging on here and missed it.
:bump:
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:50:30
OBAMA (you can just reply to the message they sent!) Just reply DNC and whatever else you want to say!
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:50:30
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hello all..........crap! What was that text number? I was logging on here and missed it.
OBAMA (you can just reply to the message they sent!) Just reply DNC and whatever else you want to say!
Comment by Raine on 08/28/2008 23:52:14
62262
Raine on 08/28/2008 23:52:14
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by velveeta jones:
Hello all..........crap! What was that text number? I was logging on here and missed it.
:bump:
Comment by livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:54:39
livingonli on 08/28/2008 23:54:39
Who heard Dennis Kucinich on Randi's show today?
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:00:19
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:00:19
Thanks Raine, I never signed up for the text message for VP. Since I knew people would alert me right away! People like you!
:p
:p
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:06:24
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:06:24
PBS coverage is in HD.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 00:08:37
Livin,
I caught a few seconds of it - was it good? I know that Randi loved his speech.
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 00:08:37
Quote by livingonli:
Who heard Dennis Kucinich on Randi's show today?
Livin,
I caught a few seconds of it - was it good? I know that Randi loved his speech.
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:10:12
He was awesome. It reminded me of why he was my first choice. He does bring the issues and then Randi played a little portion of his "Wake Up America" speech.
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:10:12
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by livingonli:
Who heard Dennis Kucinich on Randi's show today?
Livin,
I caught a few seconds of it - was it good? I know that Randi loved his speech.
Cheers,
mfaye
He was awesome. It reminded me of why he was my first choice. He does bring the issues and then Randi played a little portion of his "Wake Up America" speech.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:15:12
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:15:12
Does bill have a Pony tail???
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:18:39
It looks like it's just curled up in back.
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:18:39
Quote by Raine:
Does bill have a Pony tail???
It looks like it's just curled up in back.
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 00:22:07
He's got a duck tail!
BobR on 08/29/2008 00:22:07
Quote by livingonli:
It looks like it's just curled up in back.
He's got a duck tail!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:22:39
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:22:39
Bill is hitting it out of the park! :party:
:party:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:24:01
you know when I got that TM at 320 am... I said to bobber.. I am gonna Kick Velveeta arse if that was you!
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:24:01
Quote by velveeta jones:
Thanks Raine, I never signed up for the text message for VP. Since I knew people would alert me right away! People like you!
:p
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 00:24:31
BobR on 08/29/2008 00:24:31
btw Livin - with everything going on (Raine's medication and packing for our trip), we opted to stay home rather than go to the party at the local bar.
Plus, this way we get to hang with our friends...
:)
Plus, this way we get to hang with our friends...
:)
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:29:04
It is an awesome place. A good group to watch the convention with (even if it's long distance).
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:29:04
Quote by BobR:
btw Livin - with everything going on (Raine's medication and packing for our trip), we opted to stay home rather than go to the party at the local bar.
Plus, this way we get to hang with our friends...
It is an awesome place. A good group to watch the convention with (even if it's long distance).
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:29:32
Oh...... I would'a DONE IT too!!
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:29:32
Quote by Raine:you know when I got that TM at 320 am... I said to bobber.. I am gonna Kick Velveeta arse if that was you!Quote by velveeta jones:
Thanks Raine, I never signed up for the text message for VP. Since I knew people would alert me right away! People like you!
:p
Oh...... I would'a DONE IT too!!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:31:11
I had to bump this.. I am still giglling as I look at the Crowd in Mile High stadium!
STEVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:31:11
Quote by Raine:
No wonder Grampy is jealous of Barack...The presumptive Republican nominee will appear with his prospective running mate at a massive rally on August 29, the day after Barack Obama formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination.
The McCain campaign is hoping to have 15,000 people at the Ohio rally — roughly five times the size of his largest crowd to date.
The largest crowd he has had was 3,000? I guess 15,000 is massive to Gramps.
I had to bump this.. I am still giglling as I look at the Crowd in Mile High stadium!
STEVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:31:14
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:31:14
Stevie!
Comment by MNRN on 08/29/2008 00:32:24
MNRN on 08/29/2008 00:32:24
hullo pals. I got wine, homemade chopped liver and all of you! yay!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:34:41
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:34:41
R-O-C-K in the RNC
:rofl:
:rofl:
Who knew the Republican National Convention would amount to such a great week in live music?
Granted, next week's lineup won't be as star-studded as the Democratic National Convention in Denver, which has seen the likes of Kanye West, Death Cab for Cutie, Fall Out Boy, Sheryl Crow and, as was rumored at press time, Bruce Springsteen. But still, just the list of names for private GOP-friendly gigs next week is a lot more than what we usually see around Labor Day, including Gretchen Wilson, Daughtry, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes and Charlie Daniels.
Of course, the undisputable truth is that more of the noteworthy musicians coming to town are doing so to protest the Republican agenda, or at least to try to change it. Foremost among these is Rage Against the Machine, who perform Wednesday at the Target Center after playing in Denver this week.
"While there's a lot of clinking of champagne glasses and toasting one another and passing big checks back and forth inside the convention, there's a reality on the streets outside that will be represented by the Nightwatchman and Rage Against the Machine and Anti-Flag and all the other bands playing to protest in Minneapolis-St. Paul," said Rage guitarist Tom Morello. "We'll be outside the barbed-wire fences throwing musical Molotov cocktails toward the fences."
Other big concerts going against the GOP grain include Monday's Take Back Labor Day rally on Harriet Island -- featuring Morello's solo act the Nightwatchman, Steve Earle, Mos Def and lots more -- and Tuesday's free Ripple Effect festival at the State Capitol grounds, headlined by longtime political activist Michael Franti and his reggae/rock/rap band Spearhead.
"Because these things attract so much media from around the world, it's a great place to go and be heard," said Franti, who also performed during conventions for both sides in 2000 and 2004.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:34:52
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:34:52
Hi, MNRN. Did you ever get to see your birthday shout-outs from the other day?
Comment by Shane-O on 08/29/2008 00:36:26
Shane-O on 08/29/2008 00:36:26
Take 6 -- the greatest - take that Beach Boys
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 00:37:02
I've got a bottle of muscatel, some saltines and a can of cheeze whiz... :drink:
:rofl:
BobR on 08/29/2008 00:37:02
Quote by MNRN:
hullo pals. I got wine, homemade chopped liver and all of you! yay!
I've got a bottle of muscatel, some saltines and a can of cheeze whiz... :drink:
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:38:22
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:38:22
:party: Signed sealed deliverd 
He's doin' it live! :P
He's doin' it live! :P
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:38:24
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:38:24
I think I would go to Minneapolis just to see Rage, Michael Franti, and Billy Bragg is supposed to be a guest at one of Lizz's Shoot the Messenger shows that week.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 00:38:35
Mmmm concetrated cholesterol! YUM!
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 00:38:35
Quote by MNRN:
hullo pals. I got wine, homemade chopped liver and all of you! yay!
Mmmm concetrated cholesterol! YUM!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:41:08
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:41:08
Raine proceeds to flop of exaustion on the couch. I HAD to dance.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:41:18
livingonli on 08/29/2008 00:41:18
It almost looked like the guy who was escorting Stevie Wonder was blind.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:42:16
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:42:16
I have left-over spongebob cupcakes, made by my lovely wife!! And ginger beer.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 00:44:38
I got a Diet Coke and : looks around class desk space: ummm nuttin'
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 00:44:38
Quote by velveeta jones:
I have left-over spongebob cupcakes, made by my lovely wife!! And ginger beer.
I got a Diet Coke and : looks around class desk space: ummm nuttin'
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:44:52
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:44:52
AL GORE!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:45:30
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:45:30
I wonder what boy wonder Chris is doing right now? I hope he's not sick from licking Steph's face.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:45:48
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:45:48
I have a nice glass of Vino. (don't tell anyone)
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:50:40
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:50:40
Preach it poppa AL!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:52:39
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 00:52:39
Republican Velveeta: "oh Al, you're such an alarmist!!"
:rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:53:01
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:53:01
Alis doing great!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 00:59:50
Raine on 08/29/2008 00:59:50
That's our president up there folks.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:00:01
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:00:01
Give 'em hell, Al.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:00:26
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:00:26
Hell yeah!! It takes a non politician like Al Gore to tell us the fucking truth (which most of us already knew).
:bow: 
:clap:
:bow:
:clap:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:01:11
Democratic Raine: Snap out of it!
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:01:11
Quote by velveeta jones:
Republican Velveeta: "oh Al, you're such an alarmist!!"
:rolleyes:
Democratic Raine: Snap out of it!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:02:37
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:02:37
Look at that place!
It's Barackstock II!!!
It's Barackstock II!!!
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:04:05
Random on 08/29/2008 01:04:05
Wow...Random just saw the stadium full of people...Holy Shite.
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 01:05:03
BobR on 08/29/2008 01:05:03
I had to just sit and listen to Al - I couldn't bring myself to get up and walk over to the computer.
Excellent Al - good job!
Excellent Al - good job!
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:05:27
How does Liv know i don't?
Random on 08/29/2008 01:05:27
Quote by livingonli:
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
How does Liv know i don't?
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:11:48
:rofl:
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:11:48
Quote by Raine:
Look at that place!
It's Barackstock II!!!
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:12:11
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:12:11
Susan Eisenhower is now a registered Independant
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:13:29
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:13:29
Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
How does Liv know i don't?
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:14:30
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:14:30
She is awesome!!!!
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:15:56
It's not Raine
Random on 08/29/2008 01:15:56
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
How does Liv know i don't?
It's not Raine
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:16:55
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:16:55
Wes Clarke is there!! :party:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:17:33
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:17:33
General Lloyd Fig Newton? 
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:18:32
:rofl:
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:18:32
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
How does Liv know i don't?
It's not Raine
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:19:25
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:19:25
There goes Bob and Kizzie for her bath... pobre Kizzie.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:21:18
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:21:18
Who has the judgement to make decision about when to use force?
Who grasps the complex threats of the 21st century?
Who has the integrity vision values and patriotism to inspire people to serve?
Who will take care of our wounded vets warriors and military families?
Barack Obama.
Who grasps the complex threats of the 21st century?
Who has the integrity vision values and patriotism to inspire people to serve?
Who will take care of our wounded vets warriors and military families?
Barack Obama.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:22:01
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:22:01
My nieces Aunt lost an eye in Kobar towers. :(
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:23:57
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:23:57
Susan Eisenhower is an example of the cloth coat Republicans deserting the party because of the wack-a-doodle neo-cons.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:25:17
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:25:17
who? :blink:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:25:36
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:25:36
I love this man more and more. Joe Biden is just great.
Comment by TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:26:21
TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:26:21
Good evening, comrades!
: chews on cookie, sips martini :
Where's the party this evening?
: chews on cookie, sips martini :
Where's the party this evening?
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:26:43
She was what I would call a real republican and her party left her behind. I will gladly take her.
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:26:43
Quote by livingonli:
Susan Eisenhower is an example of the cloth coat Republicans deserting the party because of the wack-a-doodle neo-cons.
She was what I would call a real republican and her party left her behind. I will gladly take her.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:26:59
Um.................... uh.............. problems with the newlyweds? Already? :p
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:26:59
Quote by Raine:
There goes Bob and Kizzie for her bath... pobre Kizzie.
Um.................... uh.............. problems with the newlyweds? Already? :p
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:27:07
I wish it was Raine...but it's not.
Random on 08/29/2008 01:27:07
Quote by Raine::rofl:Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
But Random doesn't have millions of dollars from a sugar mommy.
How does Liv know i don't?
It's not Raine
I wish it was Raine...but it's not.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:27:43
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:27:43
America's voices... :usa:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:28:27
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:28:27
I gotta find a GoJOE emoticon.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:29:26
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:29:26
Awww... Random
I am more of a salty momma.
I am more of a salty momma.
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:29:47
Random on 08/29/2008 01:29:47
He can be my GI Joe...
Did that sound gay?
Did that sound gay?
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:29:49
It's wherever you want it to be.
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:29:49
Quote by TriSec:
Good evening, comrades!
: chews on cookie, sips martini :
Where's the party this evening?
It's wherever you want it to be.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:31:12
This bitch wasn't in the mood... :D
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:31:12
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:
There goes Bob and Kizzie for her bath... pobre Kizzie.
Um.................... uh.............. problems with the newlyweds? Already? :p
This bitch wasn't in the mood... :D
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:31:26
I always pictured you as a sassy momma. :P
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:31:26
Quote by Raine:
Awww... Random
I am more of a salty momma.
I always pictured you as a sassy momma. :P
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:31:37
mmmm salty.
Random on 08/29/2008 01:31:37
Quote by Raine:
Awww... Random
I am more of a salty momma.
mmmm salty.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:32:23
Better that Joe Bi
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:32:23
Quote by Random:
He can be my GI Joe...
Did that sound gay?
Better that Joe Bi
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:33:50
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:33:50
Monica was AWESOME!
StrongIsland representin'!!!!!!!!!!!1
StrongIsland representin'!!!!!!!!!!!1
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:33:52
Just imagine, that joke would have been funnier if Evan Byah was the VP.
Random on 08/29/2008 01:33:52
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
He can be my GI Joe...
Did that sound gay?
Better that Joe Bi
Just imagine, that joke would have been funnier if Evan Byah was the VP.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:34:39
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:34:39
This is AWESOME!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:35:31
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:35:31
I am tearing up already. People just like you and I up there pouring there hearts out.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:35:53
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:35:53
Everybody loves you when you're Bi--Living Colour.
:banana: 
:banana:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:37:52
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:37:52
Si Se Puede!!!!
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:39:11
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:39:11
Hey, where did our blog nurse go?
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:39:59
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:39:59
Pamela is hard core. Wow.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:40:56
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:40:56
Welcome to our party Pamela!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:41:28
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:41:28
Were all of these people republicans?
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:42:33
Random on 08/29/2008 01:42:33
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:43:30
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:43:30
BARNEY! I love you!!!!
Best Line of the Convention!
Best Line of the Convention!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:44:11
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:44:11
I LOVED the "regular" people!!!!!!!!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:45:18
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:45:18
Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:46:17
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:46:17
I dunno if ya'll are on C-Span, but its great. ZERO talking bobble heads!!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:46:19
Totally! they were AMAZING!
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:46:19
Quote by velveeta jones:
I LOVED the "regular" people!!!!!!!!
Totally! they were AMAZING!
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:46:40
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
Random on 08/29/2008 01:46:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:47:42
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:47:42
When it comes to our convention I am all span. I do not need the heads to tell me what to think for this.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:49:19
Agree. Even KO was annoying me. And that's hard to do!!
velveeta jones on 08/29/2008 01:49:19
Quote by Raine:
When it comes to our convention I am all span. I do not need the heads to tell me what to think for this.
Agree. Even KO was annoying me. And that's hard to do!!
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:49:32
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:49:32
I've had either the Span or PBS on. Since PBS coverage is in HD but flip to the Span when they go to the talking heads which is less than the news channels.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:51:09
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:51:09
Do you feel it? I feel a change tonite.
I want to keep this feeling until Next January.
I want to keep this feeling until Next January.
Comment by TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:52:29
TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:52:29
Interesting political observation today...
We were in and out of Boston this afternoon (Swan Boats season ends soon...).
Anyway, along the wayside (Waltham-Belmont-Watertown-Cambridge-Brighton) I noticed a significant number of signs for Ed O'Reilly....but not a one for Senator Kerry.
I have no illusions that O'Reilly has a prayer of winning the primary....but I think he'll poll more than people are thinking.
We were in and out of Boston this afternoon (Swan Boats season ends soon...).
Anyway, along the wayside (Waltham-Belmont-Watertown-Cambridge-Brighton) I noticed a significant number of signs for Ed O'Reilly....but not a one for Senator Kerry.
I have no illusions that O'Reilly has a prayer of winning the primary....but I think he'll poll more than people are thinking.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:52:45
Fair enough... your commentary is funnt tho! I can totally see who said that, the tonation, etc... What a toolymcTool.
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:52:45
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:53:19
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:53:19
Ain't no stopping us now!!!
Comment by TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:53:20
TriSec on 08/29/2008 01:53:20
Oh, I've got the MSNBC on. Everyone is watching C-Span this time around?
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:54:03
livingonli on 08/29/2008 01:54:03
Cheese heads for Obama.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 01:55:39
The pundits could have been just as annoying from their home studios. No need to bring it to Denver. Why bother.
/another convert to the span
trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 01:55:39
Quote by Raine:
When it comes to our convention I am all span. I do not need the heads to tell me what to think for this.
The pundits could have been just as annoying from their home studios. No need to bring it to Denver. Why bother.
/another convert to the span
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 01:58:04
In the rabbit's computer room, watching MSNBC is no longer an option. :(
>P to crapcast
trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 01:58:04
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, I've got the MSNBC on. Everyone is watching C-Span this time around?
In the rabbit's computer room, watching MSNBC is no longer an option. :(
>P to crapcast
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 01:58:44
It is...It was very funny. Pat praises it for doing everything he wants then goes. "It's long, and he'll have to keep their attention, and...and..." The rest is what Random saw in Pat's head. "Got to say something negative...no no...can't agree with Obama." And a minute later Pat was keeled over the desk, suffering a brain hemmorrage.
Random on 08/29/2008 01:58:44
Quote by Raine:Fair enough... your commentary is funnt tho! I can totally see who said that, the tonation, etc... What a toolymcTool.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
It is...It was very funny. Pat praises it for doing everything he wants then goes. "It's long, and he'll have to keep their attention, and...and..." The rest is what Random saw in Pat's head. "Got to say something negative...no no...can't agree with Obama." And a minute later Pat was keeled over the desk, suffering a brain hemmorrage.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 01:58:56
Raine on 08/29/2008 01:58:56
I am all a tingle.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:00:08
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:00:08
Tri I am on the span.. I don't want any head to tell me what to think or feel.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:00:38
:rofl:
livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:00:38
Quote by Random:
It is...It was very funny. Pat praises it for doing everything he wants then goes. "It's long, and he'll have to keep their attention, and...and..." The rest is what Random saw in Pat's head. "Got to say something negative...no no...can't agree with Obama." And a minute later Pat was keeled over the desk, suffering a brain hemmorrage.
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:13:53
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:13:53
That movie was awesome and ispiring.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:15:58
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:15:58
:party: he said yes! he is gonna go out on a date with us! :usa:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:24:03
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:24:03
McCain is no maverick. 90% percent with *ush is not change... Awesome line Barack... 10% is not change!
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 02:24:47
Random,
That's a joke right ? I don't know for sure 'cause I'm watching the SPAN, having abandoned MSNBC sometime during the third night of the convention.... Would they have broken into this broadcast to announce that Pat Buchanan just had a brain hemomorage? I kinda don't think so....
Gotta watch and listen. buh-bye now. :D
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 02:24:47
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Fair enough... your commentary is funnt tho! I can totally see who said that, the tonation, etc... What a toolymcTool.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
It is...It was very funny. Pat praises it for doing everything he wants then goes. "It's long, and he'll have to keep their attention, and...and..." The rest is what Random saw in Pat's head. "Got to say something negative...no no...can't agree with Obama." And a minute later Pat was keeled over the desk, suffering a brain hemmorrage.
Random,
That's a joke right ? I don't know for sure 'cause I'm watching the SPAN, having abandoned MSNBC sometime during the third night of the convention.... Would they have broken into this broadcast to announce that Pat Buchanan just had a brain hemomorage? I kinda don't think so....
Gotta watch and listen. buh-bye now. :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:25:50
Me too!
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:25:50
Quote by Raine:
I am all a tingle.
Me too!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:26:37
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:26:37
Barack... did you not get the memo?
it's becuase Gramps was a POW.
it's becuase Gramps was a POW.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:30:28
He can't answer any questions because he was a POW.
I have it on PBS now so I can see Barack in HD. :D
livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:30:28
Quote by Raine:
Barack... did you not get the memo?
it's becuase Gramps was a POW.
He can't answer any questions because he was a POW.
I have it on PBS now so I can see Barack in HD. :D
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:33:00
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:33:00
Man.. I feel like my heart is growing right now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:33:04
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:33:04
I 
Obama! I love his personal story! I love that I feel he is speaking to me! I love that he feels that people should look out for others.
I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper! :metal:
Obama! I love his personal story! I love that I feel he is speaking to me! I love that he feels that people should look out for others. I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper! :metal:
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:37:05
livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:37:05
Bet you will never see that size crowd at a McCain appearance.
I think they are going to need seat-fillers at the GOP convention with all the no-shows.
I think they are going to need seat-fillers at the GOP convention with all the no-shows.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:37:47
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:37:47
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 02:45:23
BobR on 08/29/2008 02:45:23
Obama is BRINGING IT!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:45:41
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:45:41
Quote by Raine:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:46:14
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:46:14
WE are all out bretheren's keepers!
:gobama:
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:47:10
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:47:10
Wow wow. WOW!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:48:06
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:48:06
I am so verkelmpt right now.
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 02:48:08
BobR on 08/29/2008 02:48:08
:usa: :usa: :usa: :usa:
:usa: :usa: :usa:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:48:49
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:48:49
I really cannot wait for the debates.
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 02:48:52
BobR on 08/29/2008 02:48:52
Obama calling McCain out! :punch:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 02:50:55
Raine on 08/29/2008 02:50:55
I want simply a return to the foundations that are given to us freely by our consitution.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:54:43
livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:54:43
Just as an update. I have officially joined the face crack so anyone who wants to friend me. :)
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 02:58:00
Me three - and I hate to be redundant, but
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 02:58:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I am all a tingle.
Me too!
Me three - and I hate to be redundant, but
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
:gobama:
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:58:03
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:58:03
HOT DAMN! Can I vote right now? I don't want to wait until November!
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:58:45
Now let's go kick McCain's ass.
livingonli on 08/29/2008 02:58:45
Now let's go kick McCain's ass.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:59:15
It is about frickin! Welcome!
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 02:59:15
Quote by livingonli:
Just as an update. I have officially joined the face crack so anyone who wants to friend me. :)
It is about frickin! Welcome!
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 03:00:39
Hold on Buckaroo,
We got 68 days to make the rest of the country feel the same way we all feel tonight, me thinks that we got some work to do :P
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 03:00:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
HOT DAMN! Can I vote right now? I don't want to wait until November!
Hold on Buckaroo,
We got 68 days to make the rest of the country feel the same way we all feel tonight, me thinks that we got some work to do :P
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 03:01:07
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 03:01:07
My heart is actually pounding! Wow. I am much more inspired than I was four years ago. Then it was just getting rid of the douchebag. This time it is about fixing my home.
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 03:01:22
Random on 08/29/2008 03:01:22
Special Brand of Random Tribute!
01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001
01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001 00100000 01001111 01100010 01100001 01101101 01100001 00100001
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 03:02:24
Yeah...sure..it really happened...<< >>
Random on 08/29/2008 03:02:24
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Fair enough... your commentary is funnt tho! I can totally see who said that, the tonation, etc... What a toolymcTool.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Yes Pat, Obama doesn't know how to read a speech. We've never seen him give a long speech.
Random, do you have the Span?
You may have missed the best line of the week... Little guy from Indiana, Barney Smith... lost his job, to another coutry. Says he is vvoting for BArack obama becuase it is time for America to care about Barney smith, not Smith-Barney!
...Random doesn't watch the Span...that isn't the fun for him.
It is...It was very funny. Pat praises it for doing everything he wants then goes. "It's long, and he'll have to keep their attention, and...and..." The rest is what Random saw in Pat's head. "Got to say something negative...no no...can't agree with Obama." And a minute later Pat was keeled over the desk, suffering a brain hemmorrage.
Random,
That's a joke right ? I don't know for sure 'cause I'm watching the SPAN, having abandoned MSNBC sometime during the third night of the convention.... Would they have broken into this broadcast to announce that Pat Buchanan just had a brain hemomorage? I kinda don't think so....
Gotta watch and listen. buh-bye now. :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 03:03:05
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 03:03:05
Heya kiddos,
I'd like to see what the GOP can come up with that will even begin to match this show :P
Cheers,
mfaye 
:gobama:
I'd like to see what the GOP can come up with that will even begin to match this show :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by Shane-O on 08/29/2008 03:06:01
Shane-O on 08/29/2008 03:06:01
Does anyone know what movie score they are using? I can't place it.....
Seemed like some Red October, then The American President -- but it's not...
Seemed like some Red October, then The American President -- but it's not...
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 03:07:18
It sounded like that generic end of the movie where the Candidate one and everone's happy.
Random on 08/29/2008 03:07:18
Quote by Shane-O:
Does anyone know what movie score they are using? I can't place it.....
Seemed like some Red October, then The American President -- but it's not...
It sounded like that generic end of the movie where the Candidate one and everone's happy.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:11:06
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:11:06
:usa: Barack Hussein Obama :usa:
Just gave the speech of his life!
Just gave the speech of his life!
Comment by Shane-O on 08/29/2008 03:14:21
Did you catch Brit's over the top effort to mention the "Hussein" in his wrap up -- what a tool. That's what I get for tuning in to the enemy for even a few minutes...
Shane-O on 08/29/2008 03:14:21
Quote by Raine:
:usa: Barack Hussein Obama :usa:
Just gave the speech of his life!
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:17:02
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:17:02
The Daily Show is playing their own Obama Bio.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:19:13
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:19:13
I feel good.
I do.
I do.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:22:25
You are kidding, right?
No, I know you aren't.
They played that card WAY too early, it simply doesn't work anymore. Rezko, Ayers, wright, hussein --- they are all cards that have been played and simply do not work.
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:22:25
Quote by Shane-O:Did you catch Brit's over the top effort to mention the "Hussein" in his wrap up -- what a tool. That's what I get for tuning in to the enemy for even a few minutes...Quote by Raine:
:usa: Barack Hussein Obama :usa:
Just gave the speech of his life!
No, I know you aren't.
They played that card WAY too early, it simply doesn't work anymore. Rezko, Ayers, wright, hussein --- they are all cards that have been played and simply do not work.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:24:45
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:24:45
I agree Mondo... I am feeling MUCH different than I did 4 years ago.
This was a stunner of an acceptance speach.
This was a stunner of an acceptance speach.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:25:22
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:25:22
Fox News is news for idiots by idiots.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 03:25:39
Mondobubba on 08/29/2008 03:25:39
Daily Show parody of the Obama bio video: "When Barak Obama speaks, an angel has an orgasm!"
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:27:40
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:27:40
Now, I am over to the MSNBC machine.
if there is a concert on the span, someone needs to fess up.
Barack Obama is something I really do not think I have ever seen before.
if there is a concert on the span, someone needs to fess up.
Barack Obama is something I really do not think I have ever seen before.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:31:07
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:31:07
Just so you know I have already sent some friend requests to people on the facecrack. Mainly, people here. Producerchris has already added me.
Comment by MNRN on 08/29/2008 03:32:39
MNRN on 08/29/2008 03:32:39
sorry I missed most of the main event. got yakking with sister, and small people making me nutty while yakking and settling them so I could watch Barack.
Amazing. I am so wired now, and I need to sleep cause I gotta do a crani at 0730.
BTW I did get all my birthday shoutouts and love and flaven. Muchas gracias.....
Now the "party" comes to my hood. HA! :tweety: Its gonna SUCK.
Amazing. I am so wired now, and I need to sleep cause I gotta do a crani at 0730.
BTW I did get all my birthday shoutouts and love and flaven. Muchas gracias.....
Now the "party" comes to my hood. HA! :tweety: Its gonna SUCK.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:33:19
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:33:19
Now I got BobR.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:34:34
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:34:34
I want to see Rachel smackdown Pat Buchanan with facts.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:34:40
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:34:40
YEah... let's talk about that time magazine article... McCain was NASTY.Check it out:
There's a theme that recurs in your books and your speeches, both about putting country first but also about honor. I wonder if you could define honor for us?
Read it in my books.
I've read your books.
No, I'm not going to define it.
But honor in politics?
I defined it in five books. Read my books.
[Your] campaign today is more disciplined, more traditional, more aggressive. From your point of view, why the change?
I will do as much as we possibly can do to provide as much access to the press as possible.
But beyond the press, sir, just in terms of ...
I think we're running a fine campaign, and this is where we are.
Do you miss the old way of doing it?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Really? Come on, Senator.
I'll provide as much access as possible ...
In 2000, after the primaries, you went back to South Carolina to talk about what you felt was a mistake you had made on the Confederate flag. Is there anything so far about this campaign that you wish you could take back or you might revisit when it's over?
[Does not answer.]
Do I know you? [Says with a laugh.]
[Long pause.] I'm very happy with the way our campaign has been conducted, and I am very pleased and humbled to have the nomination of the Republican Party.
You do acknowledge there was a change in the campaign, in the way you had run the campaign?
[Shakes his head.]
========================= more is there, but I think you get the jist of the temperment Obama mentioned.
McCain is a nasty old man, who has not talked to a press pool since august 13.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:41:55
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:41:55
My god, my fellow dems... do realize the magnitude of what we did in 2008?
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:47:57
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:47:57
Quote by Raine:
YEah... let's talk about that time magazine article... McCain was NASTY.Check it out:There's a theme that recurs in your books and your speeches, both about putting country first but also about honor. I wonder if you could define honor for us?
Read it in my books.
I've read your books.
No, I'm not going to define it.
But honor in politics?
I defined it in five books. Read my books.
[Your] campaign today is more disciplined, more traditional, more aggressive. From your point of view, why the change?
I will do as much as we possibly can do to provide as much access to the press as possible.
But beyond the press, sir, just in terms of ...
I think we're running a fine campaign, and this is where we are.
Do you miss the old way of doing it?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Really? Come on, Senator.
I'll provide as much access as possible ...
In 2000, after the primaries, you went back to South Carolina to talk about what you felt was a mistake you had made on the Confederate flag. Is there anything so far about this campaign that you wish you could take back or you might revisit when it's over?
[Does not answer.]
Do I know you? [Says with a laugh.]
[Long pause.] I'm very happy with the way our campaign has been conducted, and I am very pleased and humbled to have the nomination of the Republican Party.
You do acknowledge there was a change in the campaign, in the way you had run the campaign?
[Shakes his head.]
========================= more is there, but I think you get the jist of the temperment Obama mentioned.
McCain is a nasty old man, who has not talked to a press pool since august 13.
He has got to explode to the point where no one will be able to ignore it and when he does.
Comment by MMB on 08/29/2008 03:49:53
Wow that is quite a miracle he has a power that 99% of men don't have and never will.
MMB on 08/29/2008 03:49:53
Quote by Mondobubba:
Daily Show parody of the Obama bio video: "When Barak Obama speaks, an angel has an orgasm!"
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 03:50:43
Raine on 08/29/2008 03:50:43
For those that listened to KO, reporting n the AP's take on this speech, I agree.. get another job. I know what I saw, and clearly the AP was watcing something else.
ENOUGH!
ENOUGH!
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 03:51:55
I have no idea what you're talking about.
BobR on 08/29/2008 03:51:55
Quote by MMB:
Wow that is quite a miracle he has a power that 99% of men don't have and never will.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:53:26
livingonli on 08/29/2008 03:53:26
I have only been on the facecrack a little over an hour and I have been sucked in.
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 03:56:42
Random on 08/29/2008 03:56:42
THE WORLD IS ENDING!
PAT LIKED THE SPEECH!
PAT LIKED THE SPEECH!
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:04:24
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:04:24
So what am I supposed to think that even Pat Buchanan loved the speech?
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:06:22
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:06:22
Random: :beer:
When you are old enough!
OMG... did I just hear tweety say that people hate the politics of Karl ROve?
YEah we do... we want the media to hate it too.
When you are old enough!
OMG... did I just hear tweety say that people hate the politics of Karl ROve?
YEah we do... we want the media to hate it too.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:08:03
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:08:03
In 1988, I was a HUGE Jesse Jackson supporter. He spoke at the Building I lived in.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 04:09:56
I can't wait to see the shots of people sleeping through Grampy's speech next week.
livingonli on 08/29/2008 04:09:56
Quote by Raine:
So what am I supposed to think that even Pat Buchanan loved the speech?
I can't wait to see the shots of people sleeping through Grampy's speech next week.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:11:09
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:11:09
What amazing feelings I have right now.
I feel like this is all not hopeless. I feel like we can make america right again.
I feel like this is all not hopeless. I feel like we can make america right again.
Comment by Random on 08/29/2008 04:13:33
That's creepy...I know....The world is ending.
Random on 08/29/2008 04:13:33
Quote by Raine:
So what am I supposed to think that even Pat Buchanan loved the speech?
That's creepy...I know....The world is ending.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/29/2008 04:15:26
Raine,
I feel good, too :airhump:
Cheers, ( )
mfaye :hug:
m-hadley on 08/29/2008 04:15:26
Quote by Raine:
I feel good.
I do.
Raine,
I feel good, too
:airhump:Cheers, (
)mfaye :hug:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:17:43
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:17:43
We WILL restore the legacy of America. :peace:
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:28:19
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:28:19
Al Sharpton is giving an amazing analogy of the speach, and Al is dead on. Barack Has MILIONSof cell phone numbers now... he is gonna TM us ALL on the fourth of november.
Comment by Raine on 08/29/2008 04:31:34
Raine on 08/29/2008 04:31:34
I really need to hit the bed. I do not want to... but I gotta write a blog...
Remember --- change doesn't come FROM washington, it comes TO washington.
:gobama:
We can do this. WE can.
Remember --- change doesn't come FROM washington, it comes TO washington.
:gobama:
We can do this. WE can.
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 04:58:45
livingonli on 08/29/2008 04:58:45
I think I am ready to crash.
Comment by BobR on 08/29/2008 05:03:02
BobR on 08/29/2008 05:03:02
It's been one helluva ride...
Now - a few days to bask in the warm afterglow and watch with amusement as the Repugs try to salvage something from their convention.
Then - the next leg of the journey into tomorrow...
Now - a few days to bask in the warm afterglow and watch with amusement as the Repugs try to salvage something from their convention.
Then - the next leg of the journey into tomorrow...
Comment by livingonli on 08/29/2008 05:16:45
livingonli on 08/29/2008 05:16:45
Anyone want me to post more clips from the Rachel/Reickoff Shoot the Messenger show?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 11:01:37
Hmmm. I sent one to ProducerChris a while ago and have been ignored....unless I am in some sort of Facebook limbo.
sulks :kickcan:
trojanrabbit on 08/29/2008 11:01:37
Quote by livingonli:
Just so you know I have already sent some friend requests to people on the facecrack. Mainly, people here. Producerchris has already added me.
Hmmm. I sent one to ProducerChris a while ago and have been ignored....unless I am in some sort of Facebook limbo.
sulks :kickcan: