Republican National Convention '08 - Page 8

Ghoulish Delight · 09-02-2008, 06:46 PM

She hasn't been able to find confirmation, but CP told me that she heard a discussion that Fox News, providers of the pool coverage for the DNC, was being selective with what shots of the audience were being shown, especially during Michelle Obama's speech.

Oh hey, guess who's also providing the pool video for the RNC.

scaeagles · 09-02-2008, 06:46 PM

We'll see what the bounce is.

i heard there was a riot or something there today. I guess the RNC didn't require "free speech zones"?

(that was intended to be a poke....I'm not going to try to say otherwise)

flippyshark · 09-02-2008, 06:47 PM

I'm favorably impressed so far with the convention, and appreciate the emphasis on service, both public and military. It would be hard to disagree with any of these fine folks about that. My hats off.

But here's what really strikes me about the audience. They're white. They're really really really really white. I'm beginning to feel like I'm playing Where's Waldo? looking for the thinly scattered minority presence.

JWBear · 09-02-2008, 07:07 PM

This surprises you?

scaeagles · 09-02-2008, 07:22 PM

As Howard Dean once famously said, the Republicans can't fill the conference room with minorities unless they bring in the hotel staff.

His words, not mine.

Sub la Goon · 09-02-2008, 07:29 PM

I think the only person of color in the room is the adopted child of McCain.

BDBopper · 09-02-2008, 09:17 PM

That's very interesting.

.I intended to try to become a delegate but as the process was started in my county I was sick.

The only reason I am not there is because I thought that spectators were not allowed. I have family up there I could've stayed with. I know many more in the same boat I was not aware of anything different. That's a very good point. Thanks for pointing that out.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 09-02-2008, 09:31 PM

Lieberman has more bottom teeth than there are Osmonds...

BDBopper · 09-03-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

Lieberman has more bottom teeth than there are Osmonds...

I noticed that too. I'm glad I am not the only one.

BDBopper · 09-03-2008, 08:30 AM

It's very interesting to note that now the the last two RNC Conventions have featured a Democrat as a prime Tim Speaker, Zell Miller and now Joe Lieberman. Both of them were (are) Senators at the time they spoke but the tone of the speeches were different.

"Give 'Em Hell Zell" was fiery and he trashed his party like no one's business. Joe Lieberman didn't talk much about his party. In fact he was more positive about his party than I think the Republicans would have liked. He focused on the ticket and why he thinks it is better than the ticket of his own party (even though he is listed as an Independent, he still considers himself a Democrat).

Who knows what history will say about Lieberman after his speech last night but Zell Miller's speech ended up being his swan song. I think that was by his choice because he is now retired and doesn't even say much to the media anymore. But boy did he go out with a bang!

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	We'll see what the bounce is. i heard there was a riot or something there today. I guess the RNC didn't require "free speech zones"? (that was intended to be a poke....I'm not going to try to say otherwise)
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I'm favorably impressed so far with the convention, and appreciate the emphasis on service, both public and military. It would be hard to disagree with any of these fine folks about that. My hats off. But here's what really strikes me about the audience. They're white. They're really really really really white. I'm beginning to feel like I'm playing Where's Waldo? looking for the thinly scattered minority presence.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	As Howard Dean once famously said, the Republicans can't fill the conference room with minorities unless they bring in the hotel staff. His words, not mine.
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Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	I think the only person of color in the room is the adopted child of McCain.
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	That's very interesting. .I intended to try to become a delegate but as the process was started in my county I was sick. The only reason I am not there is because I thought that spectators were not allowed. I have family up there I could've stayed with. I know many more in the same boat I was not aware of anything different. That's a very good point. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Lieberman has more bottom teeth than there are Osmonds...
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09-03-2008, 08:30 AM	#10
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	It's very interesting to note that now the the last two RNC Conventions have featured a Democrat as a prime Tim Speaker, Zell Miller and now Joe Lieberman. Both of them were (are) Senators at the time they spoke but the tone of the speeches were different. "Give 'Em Hell Zell" was fiery and he trashed his party like no one's business. Joe Lieberman didn't talk much about his party. In fact he was more positive about his party than I think the Republicans would have liked. He focused on the ticket and why he thinks it is better than the ticket of his own party (even though he is listed as an Independent, he still considers himself a Democrat). Who knows what history will say about Lieberman after his speech last night but Zell Miller's speech ended up being his swan song. I think that was by his choice because he is now retired and doesn't even say much to the media anymore. But boy did he go out with a bang!
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