Obama may give Convention speech at Mile High Stadium
By John Amato Thursday Jul 03, 2008 11:30am
Move over Denver Broncos. This looks like a good idea if it happens. Republicans always play the media game the best and this is something that will be a media sensation.
Barack Obama's campaign is considering moving his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High to allow tens of thousands to witness the historic moment, sources say.
The move would mark a major departure from tradition, but would be in keeping with the candidate's desire to build a large grass-roots campaign focused on "change."
Invesco Field, home of the Denver Broncos, seats 76,125 and presumably several thousand more could fit on the field. The Pepsi Center holds less than 20,000 and is to be restricted to delegates, media, high-dollar donors and guests of the Democratic Party
How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?
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They could fill it if Cindy gave everyone $100 plus gas money.
McCain? Don't make me laugh.. if they did that, they'd bus people in from ...somewhere. But Obama will fill it.
Substance. I miss you.
McCain couldn't fill one of the men's rooms at Mile High...he'd get maybe two attendees: Larry Craig and his wide stance.
Seems like a great idea if the stadium is mostly filled. But what happens if it is only 1/4 filled, or 1/2?
I love it. Mc Sames' people will bug out. I can hear them calling it a stunt and the like.
By the way, it's a good day to think of our people overseas and to commit to working our reps to get them home asap.
Professor Frink @ 6, working our reps to get them to bring our soldiers home is a great idea. Only our reps have other plans - starting a war with Iran is their main agenda these days.
McPapen's got a less-enthusiastic base, and an older one, as well. My guess? Less than a quarter of Obama's crowd on a bad day.
PoorRichard @ 5:
PoorRichard, I don't think there is much chance of that. I live in Toronto. Canada. I'm can't vote in any primary or in your general election; but I know that this will be a historic moment.
As soon as I heard that the stadium was a possibility, I called a friend in the Democratic Party to let him know that if it happens I want tickets. I'll drive from Toronto to Denver, sleep in my car, whatever it takes. I want to be there.
I have no doubt they will fill it, and by August it will be the hottest ticket on this side of the world.
maby it might get filled up for obama after all his selling out of the constitution , but it may take the rev billy graham giveing the obama faitfull his hell and brimstone sermon to do it, pop corn cracker jacks pepsi beer, hurray hurray before its all gone, just like your civil rights!
I think this would be a good move on Obama's part. Besides, I live close to that area and its difficult to find parking for the Pepsi Center even on a good day. With Invesco Field, there is already plenty of parking, plus its easily seen from I-25 so people will find it easier especially if they are from out of town. Finding a good hotel won't be a problem either though they are booked well in advance and there are plenty of places to get decent meals.
Thats the logistical side of the house. As for Obama packing them in, I think that is a sure bet. Denver has loads of Obama supporters and many attend the college that I attend which is close by along with several other colleges and universities in the area.
And Proffessor Frink here's a link to a list of the co-sponsors to get the Iran war started. Some of the names may surprise you. I know they did me.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hc110-362
xoites defends Constitution @ 3:
Yeah, but I must admit it feels good - like the 4th of July Pops I'm listening to today.
To McCain, "supporters" are the socks he wears to make sure the blood in his body makes the return trip to his brain. Unfortunately, he often forgets to wear them, causing him to deny what he said after he admitted he said it, after he claimed to be misquoted, after he admitted what he said, after he denied he ever said it.
Terrible @ 12:
Barney Frank, Robert Wexler??? WTF?
having the convention at invesco field will allow them to bring the ticket cost down hopefully....
i can hear the GOP/RNC now when he fills the place
they will try to belittle him by calling him a "rock star" gives great speeches.blahblah.....this has potential to send a message if he can pull it off.
xoites defends Constitution @ 3:
i heart xoites
This is marvelous.
I wonder who he'll get for his opening act.
How about the Donnie McClurkin choir?
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!
John McCain could fill the wiring closet next to the International broadcast booth....
This is an excellent idea, I imagine that they could either fill the bottom level & most of the top level or do what Live Earth New Jersey did and open 3/4 of the stadium (top & bottom)...and have the stage at the closed end.
Oh....buck_fush...that's already been planned, the pre-party introductions for the Republican convention are scheduled for the exact same bathroom stall, Larry Craig will be processing the new arrivals....
Oh, another thing that will go in Obama's favor if he can pull it off is the fact that Invesco Field is known for its rowdy football fans. The stadium literally shakes when the Bronco fans in a frenzy. Obama could have the same effect. All of the cameras will be shaking and it will be shown live on television. That to is a big statement and its one that I doubt McCain supporters could pull off.
Isawthelight @ 18:
I'll be waitin' fer the halftime show...maybe the "Obama girl" will have a "wardrobe malfunction" this time!!!
buck_fush @ 4:
That's not nice. McKept could easily draw 6 or 700.
"How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?"
Everyone on the payroll. Same as always.
grass-roots campaign focused on “change.”
Right
An outstanding idea if it were a dome stadium. But it is not.
You have to take into consideration the fact that you could have extremely poor weather conditions during this event. Having said that, I still think they should go for it. 76K responding to Obama on that historic night would be kick ass, wet or dry.
This is a great idea. Considering how secretive and closed off the Bush Administration is, having a candidate that wants to be out in a stadium with the people is another way of showing how his administration is going to change things. My guess is that he won't make those in attendance sign a loyalty pledge...
Of course we still need to get Obama to change his mind on the FISA bill...
Hey, at least we here in Denver would be able to see at least one winner on that field this year! Not that we would pay the ticket price/ransom--or how about fansom as a new term for demanding that people spending $60 just to sit in the nose-bleed seats for a football game--to actually go to a Broncos game. Certainly would be worth it to see Obama make history. Who cares what the Repugs think! They would find something wrong with the way Obama crosses the street. Really, it would force their hand to do the same thing, but Bush McAint putting 80,000 people to sleep might look embarrassing on tv.
"How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?"
Do crickets count?
It is headlines like this that are the reason that Mr. Humanitarian himself..
Jesse Hatemonger Helms is no longer with us.
On the flip side, Falwell and Dahmer have someone to have a circle jerk with.
this suits obama's style nicely. it is a shrewd political move.
The Fisa bill ain't that big an issue, like I have argued previously, as liberals/democrats we cannot expect everything in the current political climate. We should for once unite around a candidate because he is a Democrat and so are we. The more people to see Senator Obama accept the nomination the better, it is bound to have some psychological impact on Senator McCain.
I'd drive to Denver for that. It's only... 18 hours from Portland. Fuck it, why not?
PoorRichard @ 5:
He had 70,000+ in Oregon, and for an event like this, he'll easily fill it. The first thing I thought of when I saw this article was whether I could go. Never mind that I live on the east coast and wouldn't be able to afford the plane ticket, I thought realistically "can I make it?" I bet there are still people left over.
How many age jokes can you get on one thread? There are lots of septuagenarians and folk that love 'em out there --- and so far, I believe their right to vote has not been taken away. So why are the obama fans -- real/and the Axelrod employees --- always bashing the age thing? I mean why not go after his turkey neck waddle --- that is so much more tasteful and intelligent. Makes ya wanna sign right up and join such a great sorority -- to follow and believe.............
God, I hate corporate names for arenas. You can't tell where they are, and when mergers occur they change the name again! Screw corporate "donations"--play fair with the people instead.
I think over 100,000 will come and that the parking lots and surrounding roads will be jammed with people.
It happened in every city in the Northwest that Obama visited. The news just didn't show it. Outside our local area that is.
They only showed Portland. But it was like that everywhere he went. As big as 1992 when Clinton came to town.
It's obvious to me that the American people prefer Democrats and set their heart son their sleeves when a handsome smart LIBERAL comes forward to help. Americans are like children believing in Santa Clause and Barak is playing the role for them... like Bill Clinton did in his day.
It will take a little while, but the wily Republicans will set their snare to corral and trap Obama too. The question is will he fall into the trap and will WE THE PEOPLE get thrown to the corporate wolves again?
I have little hope we won't.
Happy Fourth of July. I prefer to celebrate Faulkes Day.
At least Jessie Helms died today. That's one less gigantic hunk of hate in our midst.
to hell with him I say.
i'm there!
for psychological warfare!
mudshark @ 15:
That's what I'm talking about! I damn near shit when I saw Wexler on there! Have they read this bill or are they really ready to set up a blockade of Iran? Do they actually think such an act would not cause extreme problems? WTF indeed! It's as if they're begging for a WWIII.
site monitor, sorry to go a bit OT but I'm gravely concerned for the future of my freedom and liberty today.
Terrible @ 40:
I am every day.
http://myfightfordemocracy.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-declaration-of-indep...
Crian Padayachee @ 32:
not a big issue....?
no?
not expect everything?
no?
hmm, maybe you're right. maybe a govt-corporate cabal spying on americans without a court order is not a big deal. and, i suppose, not holding corporate interests to same the accountability as the citizens is just and fair.
there is supporting a candidate and their is submitting to a candidate. the two are not the same.
Oh, please, please, pretty please. Go for it, Dems!
V for Vonnegut @ 26:
Actually a full house there in bad weather would make that much more better as far as impact I think.
Samson- @ 42:
drat: 'there is'-- not 'their is'
When he walks up to the podium he should take a very long pause and wait the ten minutes or so for the applause to start dying down.
Then he should say, "Fuck Yeah! I'm doin' it live!"
:)
mudshark @ 15:
Hey Muddy,
I live in Wexler's district and was puzzled. However, deep in the verbiage of the bill is this:
"Whereas nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization of the use of force against Iran: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress--
(1) declares that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, through all appropriate economic, political, and diplomatic means, is vital to the national security interests of the United States and must be dealt with urgently;"
whether or not Bush actually follows that remains to be seen. Full link here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hc110-362
Happy 4th everyone
Obama to speak at a Stadium, you say? A Media Sensation? Will probably pack an 80,000+ house?
Well, yeah.
despite my obama critiques, i think that an obama speech at mile high stadium could be one of the most memorable events of our lifetimes.
"How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?"
Lime-green backdrop: Complimentary
Jack Jett @ 30:
in Hell.
Terrible @ 40:
Amen brotha! ...that bill provides for a complete blockade of Iran...
It's Iraq all over again...(Nookular)Wmd's w/ no proof...and Ahmadinejad=Saddam.
Ron @ 41:
Well DUH! I am too! It just seeing the name Wexler supporting a bill to basicly start a war with Iran uped the concern a tad!
V for Vonnegut @ 26:
You have a point but imagine if the house is packed with standing room only outside even if its raining. That would be a sight to see and will make a dramatic impact as well. This wouldn't work for McCain though. If it did start to rain on McCain his wife Cindy would melt.
Terrible @ 40:
(4) urges the President to lead a sustained, serious, and forceful effort at regional diplomacy to support the legitimate governments in the region against Iranian efforts to destabilize them, to reassure our friends and allies that the United States supports them in their resistance to Iranian efforts at hegemony, and to make clear to the Government of Iran that the United States will protect America's vital national security interests in the Middle East.
Well, Iran supports the governments of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. There is one nation in the area it is not the most friendly with; however, the USA does not have a mutual defense agreement with that state, nor is it in our vital national security interest to defend that nation.
Taking a huge chance on the weather. Leaving something like that open to something beyond the campaigns control seems like a bad idea. Picture a few images-
The 2004 RNC convention that was a tightly controlled, image laden fascist extravaganza made for tv. Contrast that to the DNC convention where Kerry had to rush through his speech because the networks said they would cut him off at 11:00 EDT and the very last image was of the balloons that did not fall properly.
Add to that the outdoor dedication of Bill Clinton's presidential library in Arkansas in the middle of a tropical deluge. With both President Bush's there on what was to be Clinton's day, the symbolism was too much for the media and the wingnuts to ignore...
Say there are 80,000. Does that make everyone one of them an elitist?
Here in Phoenix McCain got an audience of nearly 400 people for the kickoff of his presidential campaign. We had about 200 anti war/mccain protesters. Our bagpipe drowned them out.
If it rains the media can cover "revelers roll in the mud at Invesco Field waiting for Barrack Obama to take the stage".
Paul in Boca @ 47:
To answer your question:
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We Ron Paul people were about to do all kinds of great things like putting up our own good year blimp and our own convention center at the same time as the RNC... if you guys go for it you CAN do it ... fill it up... send a statement to the democrats that you are not going to back down!
Paul in Boca @ 47:
Dang let me try that again!
Paul in Boca, that is true. It is also true it says this:
“imposing stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran; and prohibiting the international movement of all Iranian officials not involved in negotiating the suspension of Iran’s nuclear program”
If you think a complete blockade of all trade and a prohibition against travel of all Iranian officials not involved in nuke negotiations isn’t in itself an act of war you may want to revist your history books.
And before you point out that it only says "inspection requirements" let me ask how inspection requirements are working out on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing America? This bill IS a bill that would up the chances of war with Iran no matter how you look at it.
McSame might draw a small crowd if he crash-landed a Navy jet into the field.
buck_fush @ 4:
Thanks - always nice to start the day with a good laugh!
#26:
An outstanding idea if it were a dome stadium. But it is not.
You have to take into consideration the fact that you could have extremely poor weather conditions during this event. Having said that, I still think they should go for it. 76K responding to Obama on that historic night would be kick ass, wet or dry.
I don't think weather should be a consideration at all. Denver is a semi-arid climate. Look at these stats:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxclimatology/mon...
I think it's a great idea. "Packing the house" would be a given IMO.
Larry Harmon aka Bozo the Clown has died.
Bill O'Reilly: The War On Independence Day
Welcome to the No Spin Zone!
As you already know, Christmas has been under attack in this country. I have evidence of at least seven recorded anti-Christmas incidents in total. How can Christmas survive that kind of vicious assault? But what is more disturbing is an attack on America. That's right people, America is under attack on Independence Day by those insisting on calling it the Fourth of July. These people consider our nation's independence worthless, and give signs to our enemies that we are weak.....
If Barack does it, I'd pay good money to get into that stadium.
Peace is Patriotic. Have a happy and safe 4th of July.
xoites defends Constitution @ 3:
me too. maybe the police will constantly buzz the stadium and then declare a riot.
I was at the Obama rally at the University of Denver January 30th and an amazing turnout of 20,000 showed up to support him. He will fill Invesco, no problem. I think it would be a brilliant move. They just need to figure out the logistics of it
I don’t think weather should be a consideration at all. Denver is a semi-arid climate. Look at these stats:
The driest months are supposedly September to February- football season. I can't count the number of sloppy Bronco games I've seen over the years...
Great idea. And any protesters can be penned up in "free speech zones". That way, the First Amendment can go the way of the 4th. Screw SLOTEO (Sen. Lesser of Two Evils Obama). I'm voting Green.
L.A. Confidential @ 25:
Got to play the game, LA. Got to get elected first. The cold, reality of politics in America. Other than a few minor missteps, they've played the game very, very well. I consider this another brilliant move. It will generate tremendous, positive media coverage, enhancing the "convention bounce" in the polls and helps keep McCrazy bottled up in the ole fuddy duddy corner. The repugs wouldn't even attempt anything like this. Obama does stadiums. McCrazy isn't sure exactly WHAT town he's in.
Am I the only one who is getting uncomfortable recalling 'grass roots' gatherings elsewhere in another time? Give or take 75 years, the times and the spirit of the age arre not dissimilar...
bamage @ 73:
chicken wire and chain link fence is being, somehow, spun as an achievement.
when, in reality, it is more subversion of democracy.
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_9744092
"Senator Barack Obama stirred his legions of supporters, and raised our hopes, promising to change the old order of things. He spoke with passion about breaking out of the partisan mold of bickering and catering to special pleaders, promised to end President Bush’s abuses of power and subverting of the Constitution and disowned the big-money power brokers who have corrupted Washington politics.
Now there seems to be a new Barack Obama on the hustings. First, he broke his promise to try to keep both major parties within public-financing limits for the general election. His team explained that, saying he had a grass-roots-based model and that while he was forgoing public money, he also was eschewing gold-plated fund-raisers. These days he’s on a high-roller hunt."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/04/opinion/04fri1.html?ex=1215835200&en=d...
These two corrupt Senators should not be supported.
They should be heckled and booed.
paleotn @ 74:
"the game" indeed. doesn't bode well for a new type of politics.
i also question how obama's tight race with mccain--in today's anti-bush climate--is viewed as playing the "game" "very, very" well.
i would hate to see a poorly played game, then.
So , I heard Mcsame is giving his speech in a nursing home activity room and I bet he almost fills it .
Samson- @ 76:
But we DO have the 2nd. We'll always have the 2nd...
I'm getting sick of these corporate named stadiums.
We have one here in the Dallas area called something like YellowPages.com.
I'd rather they have names like Cesare Augustus.
Barack Obama, the Invesco president. Sounds about right. He's turning out to be as much of a right wing, corporate stooge as McCain.
And no, I wouldn't bother to go.
"Now, he supports the immunity clause as part of what he calls a compromise but actually is a classic, cynical Washington deal that erodes the power of the special court, virtually eliminates “vigorous oversight” and allows more warrantless eavesdropping than ever."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/04/opinion/04fri1.html?ex=1215835200&en=d...
Roll the dice and crapped out.
This is what a proto-typical McGrampa rally looks like: http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5990/mccain9fcb98bmw7.jpg
L.A. Confidential @ 25:
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Dr. Matt @ 82:
I think that photo is about all that McCain can expect. In fact, that photo was probably taken at peak of their excitement. lol
I lived in Denver 1980-87. The majority of the average "rainfall" actually comes as snow in the winter. August is usually hot and dry with only spotty T'Storms.
Gee he could go to the space station and then the whole universe would get a look at that egotistical head.
AND HOW DOES HE KNOW HE IS GOING TO BE NOMINATED ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN FOUR WEEKS.
Well, in Unity, NH the Obama campaign went the way of Bush and moved enclosed "Free Speech Zones" (2 of them) down the road and out of sight and ear shot of the "candidate of the grass roots" and his people.
They also did not permit signs or shirts that showed dissent.
I wonder how long it will take the DNC to frisk and strip any dissenters to INVESCO stadium... How many did you say it held? 80,000?
So, a weeks' worth of vetting every person who wishes to be present. That ought ot make all those kool aid drinkers happy.
Where is the First Amendment when you need it? Oh, that's right. With Obama there's no need for the 1st or the 4th. Just the 2nd.
I won't waste my time watching.
paleotn @ 74:
Yup, and Obama thinks there are 57 states in the USA.
I'm for less sensation, more sense.
Dr. Matt @ 82:
Ha ha!
I think it is a terrific idea and I consider myself cynical with the best of them (LA, Thamos Mc, etc). The FISA capitulation is really the biggest slice into my enthusiasm and it will continue to be until I see a constitutional law professor stand up for constitutional law. That being said, Barack Obama could and should fill that stadium; just bring the popemobile!! I want good historic, not bad. I'll be updating the caption on my Tinkie Winkie waving illustration next Tuesday at work from say "Bye Jerry" to "Bye Jesse!". I love when the old guard dies, all "things" must pass including monsters like helms. To dust and oblivion with you, you foul pile of human waste!
I thought we didn't like staged, grandiose photo-ops .... oh wait, I forgot - we've moved from IOIYAR to IOIYO.
Obama can only fill that stadium if he asks the Decemberists to throw a free concert beforehand... after all, DFHs only care about free concerts, maaaaaan! /rightwingtalkingpoint
Gee he could go to the space station and then the whole universe would get a look at that egotistical head.
AND HOW DOES HE KNOW HE IS GOING TO BE NOMINATED ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN FOUR WEEKS.
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He is the presumptive nominee whether we like it or not.
And what could happen in four weeks when the American public pays no attention to anything other than American Idle, NASCAR, purty fire crackers, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Hot Models and Hell's Kitchen?
Between some of the folk on American Idle and Hell's Kitchen we can all be glad we rebelled against England.
McSame could attract.....dozens. Especially if Cindy gives away free beer.
McCain would attract hundreds with his green background thingy.
Ever heard of the Reichsparteitagsgelände ? Monster political rallies in sports stadiums have a history. That’s why you don’t see it American politics. This is a terrible idea and one that will have the msm making odious comparisons for weeks. Just dumb!
Well Obama has officially lost all honest excitement he tried to weave around him earlier...
His true colors are shining through now...
Sure I am still voting for him...
But he sucks... he talks out of 5 sides of his mouth... and he enables the fascists ... Just as Clinton did... Not surprising that all his people .. were Clintons people, So say it with me...
Same shit.. Different Day..
Wait .. What ?... You still huffing the ether of the Clinton Presidency.. trying to say how awesome it was and how great the country was???....
Ahhh ha..
Oh yes.. Bush is the suck... however who do you think adjusted the chair to allow him the leverage to suck so hard?...
Yeah..
Wake up people ..(I know most of you are)... only a few years left.
It would be great! Pictures of the event would make front pages all over the world so when Obama becomes president he will be heralded as beloved. When a leader is popular it gives him an edge in diplomatic negotiations.
I live in Colo--he'll fill it.
I think it's without question that he can pack the stadium. Denver is 1,000 miles away from me so the only way I'd go is if they sold advanced tickets because I'm not driving there to camp out for a night or two and still not get in because 20,000 other people started camping out in July. That night will be the 40th anniversary of the "I have a dream" speech and it'll be a historic moment in America's history so he could easily fill the 100,000+ seat Rose Bowl in my opinion.
I think they'd be stupid not to use Invesco and really show the contrast with McCain who will probably speak in front of a orange background at a Rotary Club a couple of weeks later.
Besides, when McCain was born, the U.S. population was only 76,000!
Glad to see that real "change" is in the air.
john in california @ 98:
For God sakes, what is with America's obsession with everything Nazi and Hitler???????? I think he was actually right about having a Thousand Year Reich because between the History Channel doing a profile on his pets and every American all too willing to use him as a analogy and example to EVERYTHING, his memory will live on longer than any other person who has walked this Earth other than Jesus.
Newsflash: Hitler and the Nazis didn't CREATE and INVENT everything they did including the swastika. Like most politicians, they exploited everything for their own benefits to harm others. The best way to combat Hitler and the Nazis is to take everything they did and use it to help others. Simply saying that Obama can't give a speech in a sports stadium because Hitler did it first is not only very ignorant, but it gives Hitler WAY TOO MUCH POWER AND CONTROL over 70 years after his death!
leslie @ 89:
Guess what, if you want to dissent, you can in November by VOTING for or against a candidate. That's the only dissent that really matters in this nation.
Mister Anderson @ 105:
I fully intend on doing just that.
john in california @ 98:
If anyone's stupid enough to smear a man with dark skin as a white supremacist and people are stupid enough to run with that, the entire human race will have progressed beyond EPIC FAIL to THE MOTHER OF ALL FAILS.
If anyone even broaches the comparison, it's still an EPIC FAIL.
Maybe he could officiate a mass wedding ceremony at the same time (ala Rev. Moon and his moonies)!
Mister Anderson @ 105:
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Is Saint Obama also going to feed the masses with "2 little fishes and 5 loaves of bread"?
Samson- @ 76:
Green is looking better and better all the time. And to those who want to flame me for that, sorry but in my state we have a Voters Oath that says I have to vote my conscience and I ain't breaking my Oath!
I've been seeing the 26+or-%'s post elsewhere that Obama filling a stadium with cheering supporters is akin to some Nazi propaganda show. Obama filling a stadium with cheering supporters while McCain barely fills a High school cafeteria with supporters and protesters is scaring the crap out of them.
What's funny is I was counted as crazy by my Bush supporting friends, when 90% approved of his BS, due to the very real Nazi like propaganda campaign spouted every minute of every day on the TV and Radio. How could I possibly think that what Bush was doing was wrong? 90% percent agreed with it.
Now a President who is greeted by 2 people who keep their hands in their pockets when he lands his helicopter is somehow a man of the people and his idealogical successor can be trusted because a majority people don't like him.
Obama's feet will be held to the fire and I'm sure he'll disappoint many Liberals by bending over backwards to appease conservatives, just like the Clintons did.
Liberals are not like Conservatives in that we do not walk lock step with whatever "dear leader" says. Getting the Democratic party and Liberals to toe the line is like herding cats. Getting the Republican party to toe the line? a couple of border collies on TV and radio with the talking points is all that's needed.
Are you kidding! He could fill Mile High stadium, Coors Field, and the Pepsi center all at the same time. You got 75k in Portland. Filling Mile High, No problem.
Dan @ 9:
I might fly over from Korea.
Isawthelight @ 18:
Janet Jackson.
Marge @ 88:
Always one downer at a party, isn't there?
Kind a like the media imagery that has promoted the 'bigger is better' and 'bigger represents wealth and power' meme which has been pounded into our heads as the mass hypnosis machine in the living room pounds away a mix on gun-toting rappers with their bling-bling and Escalades & Hummer 24-7.
Phoenix Justice @ 111:
Hi. I assume you're Cindy McSame, munching on sour grapes. Hi Cindy.
name @ 114:
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Pat @ 113:
backwards? im more afraid of his useual bending over forwards for the right wing! fly fly away home!
Perfect...Let the Dog and Pony Show continue on unfettered by the "facts on the ground".
They will need to also set up a big screen outside the stadium because they will be turning them away at the gate. People from all over the country would be trying to get a ticket. It would be an event of historical significance and historical proportions. It would also gather extra attention from the viewing audience. That means more people will witness the kick-ass speech I know Obama will deliver.
It appears that this seems to be more symbolism in that the last outside acceptance speech was JFK. So since he has compared himself to him and will be accepting "conveniently" on the anniversary of MLK's dream speech, this means that showmanship seems more important to him than anything else???? Just wondering???? What other reason is there to change the venue other than to have himself go down as the second JFK and MLK????
leslie @ 89:
the more change you are promissed the less change you get! nothing new just buisness as useual, so little time to sell out america!
I cant believe there is any question as to if he could fill Invesco Field. Are you joking? It will be standing room only, people in this country are so desperate for change he would fill any stadium in any city in America (and if it looked doubtful he could call on Oprah)
Denver doesnt get alot of August rain, I sure hope he goes through with this, it would be great.
He's a presidential candidate, not the second coming of christ.
If he fills that arena then it's a sad state of affairs. Obama may be the lesser of two evils, but to treat him as though he's actually going to fix America is a joke. Its crap like this that makes this 2 party system monopoly exist because its gives a party credibility when they deserve none. All the democrats have done is not be as evil as republicans.. that's hardly worthy of worship.
Gary @ 127:
yeah that's true. But we have to start somewhere. And Obama is better than most. No, he's not perfect. We know that, But I'm willing to bet he'll be a helluva lot better than the alternatives.
119 Edwin Hussein Says: Phoenix Justice @ 111:
Is Saint Obama also going to feed the masses with “2 little fishes and 5 loaves of bread”?
Hi. I assume you’re Cindy McSame, munching on sour grapes. Hi Cindy.
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Dontcha mean sour barley mash?
Nada @ 24:
heh, heh
While I haven't a clue how to predict mammoth crowd counts I do know the bloom is off the Obama rose with every progressive democrat I know in the past week with his lack-luster bowing on the upcoming FISA vote.
mudshark @ 128:
Amen to that. Anything is better than another Repugnant in the White House!
PoorRichard @ 5:
He had 65,000 come to a campaign speech. Come Nov. school will be in and all the college kids from every school in the Big Ten, and the Big XII will be the perfect audience. Want to win Ohio and Michigan? Have OSU and Michigan fans trying to outdo each other chanting "OBAMA! OBAMA!...". Even if no one came from out of state CSU, CU and CO school of Mines are huge and going to the DNC convention will be a legitimate excuse to skip class. Even if no one came from out of town, there are more than enough folks in Denver to fill the stands. I say put the delegates on the field, the kids in the stands, and let the party begin.
ryan @ 132:
Whoops. I was thinking Nov. not August. I think it still applies though.
Mister Anderson @ 105:
Diebold what?
McCain or Obama can fill a stadium. O will bus in half of Chicago and Mc will bus in all of Arizona and both will have some rock group play for free and give away pizza and beer. What a helluva way to select the leader of the free world.
Samson- @ 49:
If this is true, I feel sorry for all of us.
Let's go down memory lane. How about the "electrifying" speech at the dem convention. Real memorable. Uh...
How about the speech on race? Remember it? Not quite?
How about his little speechy-poo on how he will let the Telcos off the hook and keep the spying flying?
These are real highlights of a lifetime...
But, somehow, there are things that seem more memorable to me...
Like the sandwich I just had for lunch.
If Obama keeps it up like the last two weeks - FISA, executing non-murderers (or anyone for that matter), chucking supporters under the bus - he might have trouble filling a high school gym. The people who were so energized by him during the primaries were hearing totally different messages.
Obama runs the very real risk of a) drying up a lot of his small donor fundraising and b) turning off millions of young people who thought he truly was a transcendent candidate - and thereby depressing voter turnout to the point it could be close enough for the voting machines to again steal the election.
Democrats never tire of taking their most passionate supporters for granted. Must be why we keep losing - and why so many are cynical about politics in general.
Good Morning America ran a hit piece this morning talking how "bad" this would be for Obama to speak in front of tens of thousands at a stadium! LOL!
If McCain gave a speech at a stadium, I think probably 37 people would show...
oh, make that 38 - 'cause LIEberman would have to be there to make John's mouth move!
ysbaddaden @ 81:
The majority of people in the metropolitan Denver area (the ones who paid for the stadium) were pissed off at the selling of the naming rights-which did nothing to reduce the bond liability that the public is stuck with. We wanted the name Mile High Stadium to remain. (we got a shitty compromise - the official name is "Invesco Field at Mile High")
I hope they go through with the plan to have his acceptance speech there. As a resident of the area it is the only opportunity I'll have to be part of the convention events. As for weather issues - I've seen the stadium packed in howling blizzards, a little rain is not much of a deterrent.
So good to hear the COMMON PEOPLE will get to see HIS MAJESTY and the ELITE (R0ckyMtnNew)
all you haters saying that this move is so supremely egotistical and some sort of american idol event can go back to your caves. when's the last time a normal citizen was actually able to ATTEND a national convention? when's the last time anybody really cared about the night a nominee accepts his/her nomination?
just because you can't get more than 10 ppl in a room who actually want to listen to what you have to say doesn't mean you have to rain on a man's parade, which IS a fucking historical event and a HUGE deal whether you like it or not.
obama accepting the democratic nomination for president on august 28, 2008 will be printed on front pages around the world. just accept it.
I live in Arizona, and so whenever anyone asks me to contact my Senator I can only sigh. If Obama held his convention in Mile High Stadium I'd go, and I don't have a ton of cash, but I would go. It'd be like a chance to see MLK or JFK speak. I'd take my wife and my five year old daughter too.
If anyone from Obama's campaign is reading this: I'd like three seats please - just don't make them too expensive please.
lolo @ 135:
There are plenty of us in AZ who are not down with McLame. Thankfully we got an influx of voters from California during the housing goldrush that has helped move us towards purple. We had too many hicks and rednecks who would only listen to what the NRA and the LDS told them.
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