It's not a convention, it's a wake.

That's the mood in the hall. There is none of the joy, none of the excitement, just a feeling of dred that they are finally about to be handed their ass.

Mary Matalin is wearing large multi-colored pearls just like Nancy Pelosi did. It's the new power look for women.

It's not a political convention, it's a disaster-a-thon. I got confused when sweetie pie Laura Bush, dressed in pure angelic white, told me the Federal Government will always help those in need. I thought Republicans didn't like the Government helping people.

When I read the title of this thread I 1st though...is there such as thing?

Love this image!

what convention

It smells of a bit of fear mongering.

Convention called on account of weather that is trying to KILL YOU AND STEAL YOUR FREEDOM!

Today's enemy: Gustav.
Target: Louisiana.

Thursday's enemy: Hanna.
Target: Florida and Georgia.

Next Tuesday: Ian.
Target: Texas and Louisiana.

While Ian is still a Tropical Storm, early reports suggest that with such high windspeeds, Gay Marriage and Third-Trimester Abortions may be legalized.

KARMA'S A BITCH!!!!

Minneapolis firefighter just spoke, following Poppy and Babs Bush's entrance. Not a word about politics thus. All about coming together and pride in Minnesotans during the bridge collapse last year, with analogies to the Gulf Coast. Which is only accurate, mete and proper, and also rather interesting, given that it's a political nominating convention. McCain's Vietnam cellmate Tommy Espinoza up now.

Following a quote from Matthew, "John McCain believes in the sanctity of human life from conception. He believes in the sanctity of marriage and family life. John McCain is the leader America needs. Vive, John McCain, vive America!"

And, as Lehrer is noting, Tommy Espinoza wasn't a POW with McCain.

Gary Sinise-narrated documentary on Navy Seal and posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Michael Monsoor, followed by Orson Swindle calling the Monsoor family to stand for an ovation. And now 5 MOH recipients in the house, and a reprise ovation.

(Crowd) USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

2 dozen of John McCain's fellow POW's in the audience.

And Poppy.

"Laura Bush, the first lady of the land" to introduce her husband by satellite feed. He's expected to discuss his legacy and pass the torch. And of course, she introduces Poppy and Ma and Dorothy.

And now "I'm very proud that America's first female vice-president will be a Republican woman."

Howls and whoops from a sea of Caucasia, as she continues by invoking Margaret Spellings, Elaine Chao and Condi.

But first, she's going to talk a little bit about "the man I love."

Such a striking difference in the appearance of the crowd compared to the Democrats' convention last week.
I think the only African-American face I have seen is that of Gwen Ifill, and she is just a news correspondent covering the convention.

Oh, she's going to share some facts. "In honor of our nominee, let's call it a little straight talk."

"The most important educational reforms in a generation....Today, student achievement is rising across the board, and test scores for minority students are at the highest they've ever been."

"We all know how important it is for America to have judges who respect the Constitution. Our whole nation can be proud of the newest members of the Supreme Court, Sam Alito, and Chief Justice John Roberts."

And now, faith-based initiatives.

AIDS relief. Doesn't get so much whoopery.

I consider myself to be open-minded, but I find it impossible to watch the republican convention. I tried to follow along, but they act as if the past eight years never happened. Republicans want to win the election, but they have no interest in governing.

I'll leave it to others to watch and report. I just don't have the stomach for it.

Malaria-preventative mosquito nets.

"In Afghanistan and Iraq, 50 million people are now living in freedom."

"And let's not forget: President Bush has kept the American people safe."

The military and their families leads into tonight's Main Event.

Here he is, via great big Orwellian screen.

He does read a teleprompter better than 8 years ago. Sharing some thoughts about "our nominee. A great American, and the next President of the United States, John McCain."

But first:

"I could have no finer examples of character, integrity and decency than my mom and dad, and I love you a lot."

For 8 years, he's "sat at the resolute desk."

Is he sober? Why is he in the White House?

I'm watching it with the sound off while lstening to Mike Malloy whose interviewing Pally on his show right now

I find with the sound off I can pay more attention to how the faces of the people look and the mode of the event they are conveying I got the cption on, too so I can ead wha they're alking abut at a glance.

I have to say, it looks like an almost uncomfortable Thanks Giving family dinner. Pickles face lift is making her looka bit more like a cat...squinting as she stares into the camera and looks like a cornered wild animal,

Incidntly, theother day I posed, in another thread, tha the Exel arena seats less than 16,000 people. It looks half empty to me and.

The applauding for Bush loos perfunctory. No joy in Mudville today

A lot of them aren't even applauding when Bush hits a point and his family stands up and applauds him. No wonder he isn't there

John McCain's resolve is not broken.

The angry left? Wha???

If a liar tells you that his ally is honest, can you reliably conclude anything from it?

The gigantic waving Republican fascist flag is making me dizzy. And yeah, the place is empty.

It's all too surreal.

Did George say, "pEACE"

Catapultin' the propoganda.

Yes, Lorna Shrub has seldom looked more tense, and cannot watch Ma Barker.

Well, for that matter, I'm only listening to this, with the occasional craned-neck over the office partition to see. I find that either listening or watching the Shrubuehrer is manageable, but not both at once.

"Fellow citizens, we live in a dangerous world, and we need a commander who understands the difficult lessons of September 11."

There is something generic about the crowd responses. It certainly isn't comparable to the 2004 convention.

But we're a nation that always looks to the sunrise side of the mountain.

The returning Lorna first called Mrs. McCain "Sydney," but got it right the second time. Oh, it's a love fest.

"If Cindy can do all this, just in the last four months, imagine what she can do in the next four years in the White House."

How is it that they couldn't even fill the hall?

Dizzy. Empty. Surreal. Fascist.

That pretty much describes the Bush administration.

Well, Laura can't read a teleprompter. Must have taken lessons from shrub.

I find it difficult to watch, also. I pull it up every once in awhile but can only take it in small doses.

Someone else will have to pick up the slack. We're still waiting to hear from the relatives in the Gulf, anyway.

I don't know, the polls say it's vewy, vewy close. That hall should be more than full, eh?

They all went to Ron Paul's party.

Yeop, and now we have to watch the story of REaguns, the B actor, and a radio sportscaster - another one!!! Wasn't Palin a sportscaster too!!! I'm sensing patterns here.

OMG! Another Republican ACTOR!! Fred Thompson, lamenting the gulf coast of course.

thefactthat it is tells me the polls that rate how close McCain & Obama are have to be way off...

OOOH, Maybe the fun of the GOP convention just isn't there anymore 'cuss they take it for granted the voting machines will guarantee a McCain win, so why bother?

Hope they're okay, David.

Wait a minute, Fred Thompson might be going down there with the rest of the Republicans to HELP!!! Yeah, right.

Okay, Fred, why attack the media, they've been on your side for 8 years.

What was Fred's "drain the swamp" comment about. I shudder to think what that means.

Thanks, eggy, we're keeping positive thoughts and running up many phone calls.

Well, he'd be useful if the sandbags run out.

They confused him with his L&O character.

Oh wait. I saw one tan face behind a white head. She could have been African-American or Hispanic-American.

they all look so miserable for the most part. the exact opposite o tfhe DNC convention.

So many old people Lots of white/blond haired women who look like nastsy birds who could peck your eyes out with their beaks...they DO look reptilian!, epecially Cindy. She's losing that beauty queen glow. Menopausal?

Can someone please explain to me how having been a POW qualifies someone to be President?

Sending good thoughts to you man...that you hear from them soon and often til their home and safe.

The requisite bombastic tribute to Raygun ends with:

"By putting country first, Ronald Reagan saved our America, saved our century. And, changed the world."

Sheesh. That about soured a fine cocktail.

funny he should mention America first when McCain's running mate and the first dude both belonged to AIC. Pushing for secession is treason last I heard.

Country first? nah...How dare they bring up Rayguns and tarnish his name. Bad as RAyguns was, I do believe he loved America. He was just abusive in his demonstration of that love.

I find it a bit troubling that the bit of vetting that did take place took place in Texas, another state that has a desire to separate from the Union...Gee, Texas and Alaska both want to secede. I wonder if here's any "there" there?

Well, to judge by Tina Daunt's coverage of the late night parties, the young ones may be too pooped to convene.

LAT:Party must go on for young Republicans at the convention


Read for egghead, and thank you very much. Candles remain lit.

Bless'em.



"Get in the sandbag, Fred, you promised, damnit."



LOL!!!

And was so close to avoiding snark, rally I was, but there it is.

Haven't they seen that movie, Charlie Wilson's War? It happened while Reaguns was taken nappys.

Oh, Lieberman is creating a Mavericks gone wild theme with these two running mates - Palin and McCain!!!

Oh, the images that conjures up. A coupla buffalo chips, they are.

My feelings exactly! LOL! It's wonderful to see how bored everyone appears to be...I know I am!
I was saying to hubby that it doesn't have HALF of the excitement of the Democratic National Convention!