Democratic National Convention '08

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes. It allowed Obama and the party to act fair by saying they'd let her name be put into the running for nomination, and then let her be congratulatory and uniting by gracefully stepping aside even though she had the right to sit back and let her votes be counted.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Yes. It allowed Obama and the party to act fair by saying they'd let her name be put into the running for nomination, and then let her be congratulatory and uniting by gracefully stepping aside even though she had the right to sit back and let her votes be counted.

Got it. Fog lifted.


Does anyone else think the whole convention has an Academy Awards feeling to it? Like that announcer that introduces everyone. I keep expecting her to say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, Senator Joe Biden and Geena Davis!"

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Got it. Fog lifted.


Does anyone else think the whole convention has an Academy Awards feeling to it?

Yes, but many of the speeches could be relegated to the event that hands out the awards for technical achievement.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Does anyone else think the whole convention has an Academy Awards feeling to it?

And also because you're on pins and needles hope that the aging recipient of the special Oscar doesn't embarrass himself by, say, ordering everyone applauding him to sit down.