mdgv2
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Post by mdgv2 on Aug 23, 2024 3:10:10 GMT -5
That the RNC was relatively unpopulated.
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Post by redchimera on Aug 23, 2024 3:21:31 GMT -5
Also, on the second night Kamala appeared in the filled-to-the-rafters DNC auditorium live onscreen from a second filled-to-the-rafters auditorium…the one that hosted the RNC. Dead cold. I'm struggling to parse what you mean here. Trump seems to care about crowd turnout. So beating him on numbers (especially in a venue he just used) is just going to send him off on one of his insane rambles.
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Post by herzlos on Aug 23, 2024 4:46:03 GMT -5
Both of the Obamas' speeches were great. Getting the kids on to explain to everyone how to pronounce her name properly was a brilliant touch too; it kept it fun by highlighting how easy it was and thus how obvious it was people were doing it on purpose.
The whole thing just seemed more upbeat and optimistic. And busy.
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Post by Peregrine on Aug 23, 2024 5:01:11 GMT -5
It's really an amazing contrast with 2016 when Trump's whole thing was the high energy rallies and all the excitement over getting to vote for him. Now that has completely flipped, only his most fanatical cultists are still excited about him while the democrats have discovered optimism and hype.
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Post by Haighus on Aug 23, 2024 5:43:41 GMT -5
Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification everyone.
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Post by Disciple of Fate on Aug 23, 2024 7:05:29 GMT -5
It's also fantastic to see how badly the Dems are getting under Trump's skin.
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Post by mdgv2 on Aug 23, 2024 7:16:31 GMT -5
I’m reading sources saying they’re successfully keeping him off-message. Getting him to rant about his massive ego and hurt fee-fees rather than constructive criticism of the current administration.
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Post by crispy78 on Aug 23, 2024 8:08:40 GMT -5
I'm sure someone's supporters had a catch-phrase of "fuck your feelings" a few years ago... Now who was that???
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Post by easye on Aug 23, 2024 8:48:00 GMT -5
So, the DNC is a wrap, the same question I asked about the RNC; what were some of your favorite moments?
In the RNC, I loved it when the crowd booed Mitch McConnell at the roll-call vote. At the DNC, the roll-call vote was a highlight thanks to DJ Cassidy and Lil John (sp). It made it seem super-fun to be there and not just a procedure from the Democratic Party rules.
Also, who could forget Obama's hand gesture heard around the world. Hilarious. However, both of the Obama's messages beyond that were solid. I also loved, "Don't boo, Vote" and the message to get beyond the Dem's "Goldilock's complex".
Big fan of the UAW President's speech on day 1, where he quotes Nelly, takes off his jacket, and shows the red "Trump's a Scab" shirt. Raphael Warnock and AOC also had some sick burns. Adam Kinzinger (former GOP) also did yeoman's work giving cover to Republicans for Harris. After this DNC, Trump is going to need lot's of ointment.
The Dems really highlighted their young and up-and-coming talent and bench well at the DNC. They did a good job passing the torch from older leadership to younger, across the board; and the "Thank you Joe" chants all week were great. It is way more than Gavin Newsome and Gretchen Whitmer. That was a surprise to me. Plus, the Bernie/Hillary rift from years passed seems to be healed for the moment.
On the downside, the Israel/Gaza challenge in the party was not healed at all. The race is still shockingly close. John Tester of Montana did not show up, because he has to distance himself from the party to win in Montana. So, even if he wins he will be the new Manchin. Mark Kelly was a worse speaker than I suspected, and glad Walz got the nod instead. Finally, no Beyonce.
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Post by Disciple of Fate on Aug 23, 2024 8:57:45 GMT -5
I'm sure someone's supporters had a catch-phrase of "fuck your feelings" a few years ago... Now who was that??? The same people who a few years before that stated that feelings were more important than facts, so we're basically going full circle right now.
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Post by bobtheinquisitor on Aug 23, 2024 9:19:23 GMT -5
I’m reading sources saying they’re successfully keeping him off-message. Getting him to rant about his massive ego and hurt fee-fees rather than constructive criticism of the current administration. Kamala’s speech in particular seemed to break his brain. He was truthing nonstop, with some real crazy all-caps non sequiturs. WHERES HUNTER?? What an embarrassment.
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Post by pacific on Aug 23, 2024 11:21:01 GMT -5
This convention is hitting hard. Also, if you haven’t seen the Obamas’ speeches, check them out. Holy shut. Indeed. After some of the dystopian comedy of Trump & Co. it was just an absolute wave of fresh-feeling reality, having some adults in the room.
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Post by mdgv2 on Aug 23, 2024 11:22:01 GMT -5
Imagine if wining against Trump is in fact just the odd, tactical “you’re a massive knob, but with an ironically tiny knob” shade thrown at him.
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Post by skyth on Aug 25, 2024 12:49:21 GMT -5
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Post by bobtheinquisitor on Aug 25, 2024 13:31:12 GMT -5
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the video of JD Vance ordering human donuts.. It’s baffling why they would release this. Also, did none of his team tell him how the back of his hair looks? (I chose this link because it has most of the video at the beginning so you don’t have to wait through some nattering to get to the good stuff. Personally, I’d shut it off after the ID Vance part because I find BTC shrill and “very online” for my tastes.) Oh, and if you want some nightmare fuel, check out the real ads airing on real right wing news networks for the apparently real Trumpy Trout. It looks like a Billy Bass with a flesh light for a mouth and sounds like a Kimmel-level Trump impersonator. Poe’s Law is a mfer.
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