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QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 10:21 PM) I would LOVE to see the specifics of that plan. I call bull s*** on that one, I don't even think it's possible to do that in 10 years. That line and his total ignoring of the enviornment both struck me as odd. However, his attempts reach out in his comments about guns, abortion, and saying that "the government has responsiblity, but people have responsiblity too" were smart in my opinion. Besides that, most of the speech was not a surprise. Democratic hotplate stuff that I've heard a lot of times, only it sounded great because of Obama's ability to read and deliver off the prompter. That speech will get him a big bump I think though, because people will buy it. I think right after Gore's proposal was announced it was poo-pooed. Then after a day or two people started crunching the numbers and some people thought... ya know.. this can be done.

Frank Lutz on FNC predicts a 10 point lead by Obama in 72 hours based on the independent voters.

Where's He Hate me?

From McCain spokesman Brian Rogers: "Tonight, Americans witnessed a misleading speech that was so fundamentally at odds with the meager record of Barack Obama. When the temple comes down, the fireworks end, and the words are over, the facts remain: Senator Obama still has no record of bipartisanship, still opposes offshore drilling, still voted to raise taxes on those making just $42,000 per year, and still voted against funds for American troops in harm's way. The fact remains: Barack Obama is still not ready to be president."

The stage looked more like a Washington DC "greco-roman" building than any temple i've ever seen.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 08:50 PM) - Beijing - RSO's revenge... There is a DISTINCT chance there will be more people at this rally then were at the opening ceremonies in Beijing. Also: They might get close to that tonight across all the networks. I guess 28-30.

GOP Ponders Convention Delay as Gustav Nears Gulf Coast Good Call

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 06:31 PM) I'll use Kennedy's speech at Rice for reference. Most of his speech, all on the moon mission, was spent spelling out why his deadline was possible. He wasn't exactly saying that Lunar Orbit Rendezvous was the way to go, he couldn't go in to any more details about the rocket other than the fact that a Saturn had been tested the day before, etc., but he still set the goal. It's not his job right now to declare how, but to say it's possible and maybe throw together a few details. Someone rose an interesting point the other day. Post-9/11, George Bush had the IDEAL time to say "we need to ride our selves of this oil that supports terrorism. For the sake of America, we are going to put forth a plan...." Of course he didnt do that. But the point was that you need to make it a national priority before America as a whole will rise up RIght now you getbits here and bits there. But you need to put it int he front.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 07:08 PM) How does one become a delegate? http://www.demconvention.com/how-to-become-a-delegate/

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 06:08 PM) he took al gore's challenge eh? seems like it

will.I.am is doing "Yes We Can" live at Invesco That's awesome.

Zinger of the night from Obama: "the record’s clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush ninety percent of the time. Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush was right more than ninety percent of the time? I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.” HOLY CRAP: "And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East."

QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 05:42 PM) That's pretty classy on McCain's part. "A very nice gesture," Plouffe said. "We wish more of his ads took that tone." hehehe

Some dumbass is outside the MSNBC booth at the DNC and keeps screaming with a megaphone: "9/11 was an inside job" and "investigate 9/11" over and over again.

This from another site: I got the same vibe, but I honestly dont think it's intentional what so ever.

Well, this may be a first: I get a slight condescending tone, but I dont think McCain intends it. McCain just isnt a very good "script" speaker, so he comes off awkward.. Thumb Up McCain.

Rove On Hurricanes In August: "The Republicans Can't Seem To Get A Break" "The Republicans can't seem to get a break when it comes to August and when it comes to the weather," said Rove. Yea Carl. Nice analysis. Blame your administrations pathetic response to Katrina on... well... Katrina. Not your fault at all!

Powell Spokesperson: No, He's Not Going To Be Veep

Obama get's 70,000 + in Denver, 30,000+ in Springfield last week... McCain in Ohio... umm... hello? Yes you? Wanna see McCain? we have room! So, let's use the celebrity analogy. Barack Obama = Hanna Montana. John McCain = Gary Colman.

Democrats Plan McCain Birthday Bashes in Battlegrounds

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 11:35 AM) FWIW, it's seems Fox News is reporting this mornin' that the President's schedule for Monday is now considered up in the air, as is his presence at the convention at all, depending on what the storm decides to do. Video hosted @ this left-leaning blog. VERY smart on his part and heck... John McCain I bet would like to not see him in the Twin Cities as well.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 11:38 AM) TIFWIW Rove's a douchebag who wants to keep his power and control the next Rep President. Simple as that, He loves the power.

Have no health insurance? No Big Deal! McCain's Campaign the ER is a wonderful health care plan! Of course, the ER doesn't cover regular check-ups and preventative health care. But when you start having those sever headaches caused by undetected cancer, or you have the massive heart attack from high cholesterol.. no worries. Just go to the ER!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 28, 2008 -> 11:01 AM) Time Magazine sat down with an interview with the new, non-Mavericky John McCain. They seemed to come away pretty shocked at how things had changed with the guy. WOW! I hate to use the grumpy old man thing... but damn! he is Abe Simpson.

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