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I'm checking in from Denver...

I'm hanging with georgia 10 and Kos....

Update: `Since McCain votes with Bush 90 percent of the time, Obama won't take only a ten percent chance at change....

Most excellent speech.

UPDATE: (Nicole) Jesse Wendel from Group News Blog is liveblogging the event for John, who didn't feel well enough to make it to the stadium. Here's his first entry:`

People are afraid of change.

Al Gore stands center stage in Invesco Field. He tells us why this election has remained close is because of the fear of change:

"There is no better example than the climate crisis. As I have said for many years throughout this land, we're borrowing money from China to restore America's greatness; fight for smarter government that trusts the market, but protects us against its excesses; enact policies that are pro-education and pro-family, establish a foreign policy that is smart as well as strong; provide health care for all and solutions for the climate crisis."

In sculpted oratory, Al Gore calls forth a message of change, change, change for the future of our country, change for the future of our world:

"A century and a half ago, when America faced our greatest trial, the end of one era gave way to the birth of another. The candidate who emerged victorious in that election is now regarded by most historians as our greatest president. Before he entered the White House, Abraham Lincoln's experience in elective office consisted of eight years in his state legislature in Springfield, Illinois, and one term in Congress - during which he showed the courage and wisdom to oppose the invasion of another country that was popular when it started but later condemned by history."

From the 50 yard line, high up in the Press Box, in the Crooks and Liars seat, AL GORE ROCKED THE HOUSE.

UPDATE#2

American after weary American comes to the podium.

Standing alone in the eyes of the world, Americans briefly tell their story:

* Foreclosure,
* disabled,
* health-care benefits lost.

This is the America George Bush has left us.

These Americans coming up to the podium one after another don't ask for our pity. They ask us to envision America as it was, America as it could be.

These Americans call for change, for a future in which the United States stands for a country united in service of all people, in service of common ideals, with a social contract which works.

The crowd at Invesco is visibly moved by their call to action. I am also.

UPDATE #3

The flash bulbs are blinding, even here in the Press Box at the 50 yard line, high above Invesco Field.

People walked miles to get here today. Across railroad tracks and bridges, up roads and over rivers. It was SO hot. Just to show up to be here tonight for this historic moment, people had to PUSH.

Why did they do it?

Because there is something worth PUSHING for.

Barack Obama is speaking:

"...shared a belief that in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to.

"It is that promise that has always set this country apart - that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well.

"That's why I stand here tonight. Because for two hundred and thirty two years, at each moment when that promise was in jeopardy, ordinary men and women - students and soldiers, farmers and teachers, nurses and janitors -- found the courage to keep it alive."

*****

"These challenges are not all of government's making. But the failure to respond is a direct result of a broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush.

"America, we are better than these last eight years. We are a better country than this."

In a word, Barack Obama, at the podium, looks and sounds, Presidential.

More to follow...

UPDATE #4 --Thanks to Jesse for his contribution!

Obama takes the high road.

Repeatedly.

What strikes me most powerfully about Senator Barack Obama, an African American and ain't that grand, is he INSISTS on including everyone. It is not his specific programs and promises -- which are impressive, or his pedigree -- which is unprecedented. It is that Barack Obama, no matter how he is attacked, is clear this moment is a GENERATIONAL CHANGE.

And in a GENERATIONAL CHANGE, well, the old moves aside, and the new assumes its place in the halls of power. We saw it in the Greatest Generation, when young people stepped up and marched off to war and saved the world from a global threat. We saw it again when the Boomers came of age and challenged the spiritual sense of the world, bringing forth a new way of being in the world, challenging authority as it was known, and along with that challenge came civil rights, feminisim, music, and a spiritual revolution.

Now, another entire generation later, we are having a political revolution, taking back our beloved country from zealots and fanatics. Barack Obama holds the crowd at Invesco in the palm of his hand, like a preacher, like a new leader, the man who promises he will lead the new generation (as well as the old) to the promised land.

It's time for a change.

*smiles*

Final note: The crowd is on their feet yelling, confetti fills the air. On the podium are Michele, Barack, the kids having fun, Joe and Jill. Fireworks are going off.

Gods, this is sweet. Oh... look! More fireworks, all around the edge of the field. The BEST.

From Invesco Field, LIVE. Goodnight.

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Dlux's picture

How's the weather there? Any torrential downpours yet?

ronhohn's picture

What a Townhouse Meeting!

Orangutan.'s picture

Totally John.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

Listen to the chant, how cool is this.

groucho's picture

Incredible speech, wish he was still talking

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

ronhohn @ 2:

What a Townhouse Meeting!

I'll bet nobody had to sign loyalty oaths to get in!! I want my country back!! Go Obama/Biden '08

cheesesauce's picture

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

chicano2nd's picture

Gore just reminded me that another great president opposed the Mexican War. Abraham Lincoln lost his state seat because it was an immensely unpopular position according to Keith. Fuck Savage, we were here first and will become a political force to be reckoned with whether he likes it or not.

Rico's picture

He hit the nail on the head when he reminded Democrats the the attack needs to be on the Republican brand. If Democrats remember to do that, then McCain becomes almost irrelevant in the campaign.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

AP's got a nice feed. I had some trouble with C-Span last night. Here's a link if you need it.

http://video.ap.org/v/Legacy.aspx?partner=en-ap&g=e26c4822-79e1-4ae3-ad1...

constituent's picture

how's the energy....i see it on the television but i wonder
how it feels live?

southernman's picture

A most excellent speech... we got to do this and do it right...We cannot let them get away with anthing else, I'm unemployed but next tuesday when the unemployment check comes in, some is gonna go to the future of this country and to the man who will help us get there

cheesesauce's picture

chicano2nd @ 8:

Gore just reminded me that another great president opposed the Mexican War. Abraham Lincoln lost his state seat because it was an immensely unpopular position according to Keith. Fuck Savage, we were here first and we are a political force to be reckoned with whether he likes it or not.

FIFY!

(cheesesauce es un chicano tambien)

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

Well I tried to post a link to an AP feed in case anyone has problems with C-Span locking up like I did last night. Can I do that or is that forboden?

Tommy Gunn's picture

Fantastic text, excellent ideas from Gore, but for some reason, I wasn't feeling it. Was he rushing because the convention is behind schedule?

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Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not! @ 14:

Well I tried to post a link to an AP feed in case anyone has problems with C-Span locking up like I did last night. Can I do that or is that forboden?

I see it. Do you not see it?

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

oooops, posting lag I guess. Maybe I won't get that panel pinned down, this is getting good

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Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not! @ 14:

Well I tried to post a link to an AP feed in case anyone has problems with C-Span locking up like I did last night. Can I do that or is that forboden?

It looks like you did, and thanks for the backup!

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cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

Imagine if all of us boycotted the MSM from now on and instead spent all those valuable hours out registering voters and campaigning?

Of course, then we'd have to follow through and make sure all the votes are counted on Election Day. How can we do that when Diebold will be in charge of the count?

I agree, BTW. CSPAN is positively the only way to watch the convention.

TechnoGirl's picture

I'm watching this on CSPAN as well - great coverage! A feeling is in the air the likes of which I haven't felt since Clinton's first term. This is is. This time we're going to win. And maybe, just maybe things will really change.

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cheesesauce @ 13:

chicano2nd @ 8:

Gore just reminded me that another great president opposed the Mexican War. Abraham Lincoln lost his state seat because it was an immensely unpopular position according to Keith. Fuck Savage, we were here first and we are a political force to be reckoned with whether he likes it or not.

FIFY!

(cheesesauce es un chicano tambien)

Constitution first, Chicano 2nd!

sherry's picture

got c-span on. whish i could be there. oh how great this is!

SassySandy's picture

Great speech by Al Gore. Gave it to the Republicans and John McCain with both barrels. Fox would not even put him on air and then they had Sean Hannity with Bill Bradley and when Bill started getting the best of him, he switched to the convention where someone was singing something. FOX has been a piece of work on this convention coverage. Their audience has to be dumber than dirt and twice as stupid. (Does that make sense?)

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chicano2nd @ 21:

cheesesauce @ 13:

chicano2nd @ 8:

Gore just reminded me that another great president opposed the Mexican War. Abraham Lincoln lost his state seat because it was an immensely unpopular position according to Keith. Fuck Savage, we were here first and we are a political force to be reckoned with whether he likes it or not.

FIFY!

(cheesesauce es un chicano tambien)

Constitution first, Chicano 2nd!

Amen to that.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

TechnoGirl @ 20:

I'm watching this on CSPAN as well - great coverage! A feeling is in the air the likes of which I haven't felt since Clinton's first term. This is is. This time we're going to win. And maybe, just maybe things will really change.

Right on sister. Of course we will have to do just what Obama says has to happen. The change will have to come from the bottom up. All of us ordinary folks are going to have to step up and do extraordinary things. Having somebody like Barack blocking out the greedy fuks will go a long way to letting us get this nation on track to all it can be.

ronhohn's picture

O'Reilly had his regular crap on, and Hannity has Morris on now. While Susan Eisenhower is speaking.

Why did these idiots go to Denver?

Beef Jerky's picture

I'd like to see Johnny Cocoran give a speech, "If McCain is a cock, you must vote for Barack!"

Rasputin's picture

cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

Cheesesauce...

Apologies about swatting at ya on the thread on the set, your snark sounded too close to some fo the trolls I've had to swat on multiple blogs today on that issue. Most of the day pundits and talking heads on all of the nets were spouting the same drivel about ohhhh its risky... and columnsssss... yada yada yada until I was about ready to throw my set out the window and burn my computer!

So I hope no hard feelings... tensions running a bit high. The good news is that the polls are showing a bounce of 6 points... tomorrow will be the day when the major pollsters will do their stuff and we'll start seeing results.

Cheers,

rasputin

ChrisB's picture

Listen to Chuch Todd and Tom Repkow, they are now creating or rather, putting out the meme that the sky cam will or might backfire on Obama. They even went as far to say that it was not the campigns idea, but rather the MSM.

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Rasputin @ 28:

cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

Cheesesauce...

Apologies about swatting at ya on the thread on the set, your snark sounded too close to some fo the trolls I've had to swat on multiple blogs today on that issue. Most of the day pundits and talking heads on all of the nets were spouting the same drivel about ohhhh its risky... and columnsssss... yada yada yada until I was about ready to throw my set out the window and burn my computer!

So I hope no hard feelings... tensions running a bit high. The good news is that the polls are showing a bounce of 6 points... tomorrow will be the day when the major pollsters will do their stuff and we'll start seeing results.

Cheers,

rasputin

Civility is an excellent trait!

cheesesauce's picture

Abbybwood @ 19:

cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

Imagine if all of us boycotted the MSM from now on and instead spent all those valuable hours out registering voters and campaigning?

Of course, then we'd have to follow through and make sure all the votes are counted on Election Day. How can we do that when Diebold will be in charge of the count?

I agree, BTW. CSPAN is positively the only way to watch the convention.

Thanks for the idea. My hours were recently cut at my job and registering voters and campaigning is a great idea since I now have three day weekends and spare time.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

Holy Jeez, they're yanking the POW/military thing right out from under McLame. How will the right spin this lineup. My breath is taken away.

SadButTrue's picture

Great speech by Gore, and it would have been great if only for one thing - he was the first, if I'm not mistaken, to mention the word TORTURE. How happy I will be if and when the United States absolutely condemns this practice, and brings those who participated in it to justice.

ronhohn's picture

Impressive lineup of military brass

ChrisB's picture

Yes, the setting makes Obama look regal and plays into the McCain campaign logic...what, McCain upset because ticket sales are down.

These assfarmers need to find something better to speak about, how about creating a real story.

bushflipflops's picture

So the MSM puts in a sky-cam, and then the MSM talks about how the sky-cam makes Obama look presumptious, WTF?

constituent's picture

i would like tom brokaw to shut the fxxk up.

cheesesauce's picture

Rasputin @ 28:

cheesesauce @ 7:

I'm watching on C-Span, John. No talking heads to spoon feed me their shit and piss me off. My blood pressure remains normal and I haven't scared the shit out of my schnauzer by yelling at the computer like I do the TV.

Cheesesauce...

Apologies about swatting at ya on the thread on the set, your snark sounded too close to some fo the trolls I've had to swat on multiple blogs today on that issue. Most of the day pundits and talking heads on all of the nets were spouting the same drivel about ohhhh its risky... and columnsssss... yada yada yada until I was about ready to throw my set out the window and burn my computer!

So I hope no hard feelings... tensions running a bit high. The good news is that the polls are showing a bounce of 6 points... tomorrow will be the day when the major pollsters will do their stuff and we'll start seeing results.

Cheers,

rasputin

Love back at ya! No hard feelings at all. I understand about the tensions, believe me I do and so does my dog.

ChrisB's picture

bushflipflops @ 36:

So the MSM puts in a sky-cam, and then the MSM talks about how the sky-cam makes Obama look presumptious, WTF?

This is the best way to create a story out of thin air...and old Tom can flip the line better than anyone

ChrisB's picture

SadButTrue @ 33:

Great speech by Gore, and it would have been great if only for one thing - he was the first, if I'm not mistaken, to mention the word TORTURE. How happy I will be if and when the United States absolutely condemns this practice, and brings those who participated in it to justice.

Celebrity POW Death Match...

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

Nicely done Maj General but how come God can't bless the whole freakin' world? Just askin'

ChrisB's picture

Didn't Bush come out to accept the nom...opps, coronation in front of a burning bush with a talking snake?

JimboSlice's picture

The big issue really won't be the Diebold machines this year but the lines.

I know in 2004 I was very discouraged at the 2 hour+ wait to vote in the election, and I watched many people simply give up.

I live in a major city and was registered to vote at my university mail-box, where everyone who lived on campus registered.

For the precinct that comprised those university students there was over a 2 hour wait and 1 voting machine. For the wealthy Republican precinct that voted at the same location but in the adjacent room there were 3 voting machines and a 5 minute wait, that is how you rig elections.

I expect more of the same this year.

ronhohn's picture

If Invesco holds 75,000, how many are there including thousands on the field itself?

chicano2nd's picture

Obviously no convention on Fuax. O'Reilly was playing the 70's radical and Swenko thing big time, commercials and all. That's what his zombied out, dumbed down minions are being spoon fed on the other side of reality!

SadButTrue's picture

MSNBC has a live talking-heads-free feed as well. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ and click on the link after 'Coming up on Live Video' for the pop-up player. Or if you want the player in its own window copy/paste this into your address line: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22886841#22886841

cheesesauce's picture

ChrisB @ 42:

Didn't Bush come out to accept the nom...opps, coronation in front of a burning bush with a talking snake?

I seem to remember that. Wasn't the snake named Karl Rove?

k's picture

im a third time commentator, long term reader

man, these talking heads refuse to be emotionally moved, their eyes are so soulless

odanny's picture

Let's get it on folks.

ChrisB's picture

The American dream must be seven houses, large parking lots, private jets...I sold all of mine and began collecting them all over again since it was only a dream.

constituent's picture

JimboSlice @ 43:

The big issue really won't be the Diebold machines this year but the lines.

I know in 2004 I was very discouraged at the 2 hour+ wait to vote in the election, and I watched many people simply give up.

I live in a major city and was registered to vote at my university mail-box, where everyone who lived on campus registered.

For the precinct that comprised those university students there was over a 2 hour wait and 1 voting machine. For the wealthy Republican precinct that voted at the same location but in the adjacent room there were 3 voting machines and a 5 minute wait, that is how you rig elections.

I expect more of the same this year.

that's been pointed out and your correct it's going to be the lines. i hope many of us can volunteer to help out. i hope to vote early.

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SadButTrue @ 33:

Great speech by Gore, and it would have been great if only for one thing - he was the first, if I'm not mistaken, to mention the word TORTURE. How happy I will be if and when the United States absolutely condemns this practice, and brings those who participated in it to justice.

I believe Kerry mentioned it, and possibly Biden, too. But it was great for Gore to bring it up, too.

ChrisB's picture

cheesesauce @ 46:

ChrisB @ 42:

Didn't Bush come out to accept the nom...opps, coronation in front of a burning bush with a talking snake?

I seem to remember that. Wasn't the snake named Karl Rove?

I thought it was John Hagee, Pat Robertson, and Jerry Falwell...you know, the mythical three-headed hydra

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

Rock'em sock'em jolting Joe. I've been around for 10 of these things, haven't much cared for them. This one is freakin' OUTSTANDING!!

Fanon's picture

Al Gore was astounding. What a great speech.

jc's picture

it was just a matter of time for faux news

k's picture

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

ChrisB's picture

I really do enjoy listening to McSpeak say "we can win the war in Iraq by winning", boy this guy sure makes me laugh. I can't wait until he comes out during one of the debates in shower shoes and robe and when asked WTF, he replies, "but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."

constituent's picture

i wish they would play some revealing YouTube about mccain....i know it's not the right time....but he lied about
his MLK holiday voting.

ChrisB's picture

He thought MLK was a foriegn car manufacturer wanting to come to the US

homofascist's picture

chicano2nd @ 45:

Obviously no convention on Fuax. O'Reilly was playing the 70's radical and Swenko thing big time, commercials and all. That's what his zombied out, dumbed down minions are being spoon fed on the other side of reality!

Not only did they not show Gore's speech, but along with commercials they did show Katie Couric doing yoga Then on H&C, they were interviewing some senator (Democratic, but I couldn't catch who) about Obama's speech and Hannity was being an ass and saying things like "I'll bet he won't say that he will raise taxes and negotiate with dictators and such", but instead of letting their guest actually respond, they decided to cut LIVE to Michael McDonald singing. Unreal.

Fanon's picture

k @ 56:

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

Yeah, they are. This sucks!! Shut up, Keith! I love the man, but I want to hear Obama give the speech, not you!

constituent's picture

k @ 56:

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

i think they are i'm... muting my television. i want to use my own grey matter...to make my own decision. man the media just has too much power/control.

Matthew's picture

Why is Keith Olbermann quoting form Barack's speech yet to be delivered? Im a KO fan but that is Bush stupid. What the heck is he thinking. He is no Obama. I wanted to hear thos words directly from the horse's mouth. I hope keith and hijs producers get a brain and apologize profusely...

Fanon's picture

constituent @ 62:

k @ 56:

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

i think they are i'm... muting my television. i want to use my own grey matter...to make my own decision. man the media just has too much power/control.

Muting now. Before my husband has a stroke.

MountainMan23's picture

Great as most of the Big Name speeches have been, it's the speeches by the "little people" that really hit the strings of my heart.

tyree's picture

never got to hear it did he get into warmongering on afganistan like richardson did?

chicano2nd's picture

Matthew @ 63:

Why is Keith Olbermann quoting form Barack's speech yet to be delivered? Im a KO fan but that is Bush stupid. What the heck is he thinking. He is no Obama. I wanted to hear thos words directly from the horse's mouth. I hope keith and hijs producers get a brain and apologize profusely...

Chill out. When they are said by the man whose words they are they will take on a whole different meaning.

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If you're reading these posts you have a computer, right?

WATCH ON C-SPAN !!!

Without commercials or commentary.

http://www.c-span.org/

Includes video of speeches and workshops from previous days.

Or go directly to the pages with Live Coverage:

RealPlayer:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_rm.aspx

Windows Media Video:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

Ron's picture

constituent @ 62:

k @ 56:

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

i think they are i'm... muting my television. i want to use my own grey matter...to make my own decision. man the media just has too much power/control.

Switch to C-span or pbs.

Sean-B's picture

There's a show that mentions every Presidential assassination on PBS right now. Uh, not exactly the best timing.

constituent's picture

tyree @ 66:

never got to hear it did he get into warmongering on afganistan like richardson did?

not sure but i'm sure there will be plenty of warmongering chatter during the mccain(rnc) convention.
you know the tune i'm sure bomb..bomb..bomb

Matthew's picture

MountainMan23 @ 68:

If you're reading these posts you have a computer, right?

WATCH ON C-SPAN !!!

Without commercials or commentary.

http://www.c-span.org/

Includes video of speeches and workshops from previous days.

Thanks MountainMan I will do just that.
Or go directly to the pages with Live Coverage:

RealPlayer:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_rm.aspx

Windows Media Video:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

cheesesauce's picture

The republican version of "Change we can believe in" is what they have done to me by leaving me with a few coins in my pocket.

Captain Bitter Whiner (about having one house) Hussein Kanga's picture

Well I tried to watch a little Faux and unfortunately Hannity and Colmes is on. When I turned the channel to Faux, Shun Hannity was saying that the economy is doing swimmingly. Then I had to turn the fucker off.

General Jack D. Ripper's picture

Does anyone know if FAUX news showed Al Gore's speech? I just happened to turn on FAUX right at the end of Gore's speech, and O'Reilly was just signing off. I didn't see any comments on insanity&colmes.....so I'm only assuming that shit for brains channel did not cover Gore's speech.

Ron's picture

Sean-B @ 70:

There's a show that mentions every Presidential assassination on PBS right now. Uh, not exactly the best timing.

Must be run by a right wing mgr. PNW we are getting the convention. Try C-span.

General Jack D. Ripper's picture

Captain Bitter Whine.....Jesus H. Christ, I hate Hannity. I can't watch that fucker either.

k's picture

whoa, an actual uninsured woman exists

oh snap, she was a bushie, nice

Beef Jerky's picture

I tried to listen to Al Gore's speech, but it didn't make a lot of sense to me. I need a visual device, or I am lost. Maybe they could hand out Band-Aids and everyone could wear them. THAT is what a real convention should be like.

sunshinematty's picture

Barney Smith for Sec. o' State!!! Bar-ney! Bar-ney! Bar-ney!

k's picture

Ron @ 69:

constituent @ 62:

k @ 56:

i think msnbc is leaking some of obamas speech

i think they are i'm... muting my television. i want to use my own grey matter...to make my own decision. man the media just has too much power/control.

Switch to C-span or pbs.

done and done, go barney!

Joe's picture

To much show biz-media. Another part of our problem is Corporations desire nothing but short term profit.

Other one is I see is technology is holding us back in many ways. Its stalling progress because everyones hypnotized by gadgets and gizmo's.

I'm a Dem but this is overkill. Theres more to life then partying and seeking amusement and these dumb ass pundits constantly trying to tell us how to think.

MountainMan23's picture

BARNEEEYYYYY!!!

cheesesauce's picture

Barney Smith! Lol! Go Barney!

k's picture

the kuch on faux

constituent's picture

Captain Bitter Whiner (about having one house) Hussein Kangaroo @ 73:

Well I tried to watch a little Faux and unfortunately Hannity and Colmes is on. When I turned the channel to Faux, Shun Hannity was saying that the economy is doing swimmingly. Then I had to turn the fucker off.

if your manufacturing exports you're in better/good shape because of the weak dollar. those checks that bush approved are about done. man i give you credit i can't watch that dick anymore. i used to watch to try understand how the other side thinks....i can't wrong demographic for me. he does obvious negative linguistic framing. i really don't respect the guy i don't think he's that bright.

Marvin El Canucki's picture

Barney Smith before Smith Barney!!!

Sorry if this is OT --- but Barney kicks ass!

:-)

Saint Augustine's picture

The best line yet. "I want a President who will put Barney Smith first, not one that will put Smith Barney first". Said by middle American Barney Smith.

enough's picture

You know--we do educate Americans to think for themselves. Too bad too many people watch the "experts" and do as they are told. C-Span is a national treasure. I don't need to be told what to think. Thanks, but no thanks. Gore was perfect in tone and in message. Get used to it CNN, MSNBC, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and even NPR. Most of your pundits should be fired and replaced by cameras. Maybe we would all know a hell of a lot more.

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Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not! @ 32:

Holy Jeez, they're yanking the POW/military thing right out from under McLame. How will the right spin this lineup. My breath is taken away.

About Fing time, McCain isnt the only person on this planet to have been a POW.
Yes he suffered, yes it was nasty, but it was forty years ago, we judge him by his congressional career, and find him lacking.
McCain needs to get over it, most people dont give a damn about his ancient POW stories.
McInsensitive didnt give a damn about the other POWs or the MIA families, he proved this by obstructing and closing down the Congressional inquiry.

Joe's picture

Yes Barney Smith and don't forget Joe Blow. Who's hard earned degrees are nothing but worthless wall decorations anymore.

enough's picture

Saint Augustine @ 87:

The best line yet. "I want a President who will put Barney Smith first, not one that will put Smith Barney first". Said by middle American Barney Smith.

Totally agree. This guy needs to be on the payroll--maybe even the cabinet.

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k @ 80:

Ron @ 69:

constituent @ 62:

k @ 56:
i think they are i'm... muting my television. i want to use my own grey matter...to make my own decision. man the media just has too much power/control.

Switch to C-span or pbs.

done and done, go barney!

Online, Yahoo has is broadcasting live without commentary.

Beef Jerky's picture

Saint Augustine @ 87:

The best line yet. "I want a President who will put Barney Smith first, not one that will put Smith Barney first". Said by middle American Barney Smith.

How about a President who puts the horsey in the barney?

Marvin El Canucki's picture

Marvin El Canucki @ 92:

k @ 80:

Ron @ 69:

constituent @ 62:
Switch to C-span or pbs.

done and done, go barney!

Online, Yahoo has is broadcasting live without commentary.

Me bad!

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=4226934&ch=4...

Shane's picture

This is the NYT list of speakers at Obama's coronation party: "Today at the D.N.C.: Besides tonight’s main event — Senator Obama’s acceptance speech — other speakers include former Vice President Al Gore, Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. of Colorado, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois, Democratic National Committee Chairman Governor Howard Dean, Representatives Ed Perlmutter, John Salazar and Diana DeGette of Colorado and candidate for Senate Mark from Colorado."

Note who's not on that list--only the most respected Democrat in the world, former president and Nobel Peace laureate Jimmy Carter! Note also that neither Michelle or Hillary was allowed to invite the most respected First Lady in the world. No, not even Rosalyn was there!

And why not? The answer should be obvious--AIPAC AIPAC AIPAC. Carter committed the unforgivable sin--telling the truth about the Zionists' imposition of apartheid against the people of Palestine. The treatment of Jimmy Carter is the mildest of foretastes of what awaits the Palestinians under an Obama administration. Even with Lieberman as veep McCain will be no worse. In this election there will be no "Lesser Evil," just two obedient servants of the worst criminals in international politics. More than ever the Democratic Party must be smashed if a progressive alternative is ever to emerge in US politics. Nader/ Gonzalez in '08!!!

Sandi's picture

Al Gore. Dear Lord, how different things would be if he had rightfully been named president in 2000.

Someday, somehow, this man must be president.

ferrofluid (Obama + Biden = 2008)'s picture

Who has the classic symptoms of Alzheimers or pre senility,

somebody has trouble with modern life and recent histories, but has no trouble with events fifty years ago.

Johnny buoy McCain

cheesesauce's picture

Joe @ 90:

Yes Barney Smith and don't forget Joe Blow. Who's hard earned degrees are nothing but worthless wall decorations anymore.

You got that right. Joe "Cheesesauce" Blow earns $10.67 an hour with his expensive college degrees and academic awards. I hear Johnny Lydon's words echoing in my head "Do you get the feeling that you have been cheated?"

Joe's picture

Well you know the Moment of Truth is going to be the day Bo or Mac are sworn in.

God help us if Mac gets in.

But you best believe I have high expectations of Bo.

None of this exciting and fulfilling careers at Best Buy or Circuit City garbage.

chicano2nd's picture

Shane @ 97:

This is the NYT list of speakers at Obama's coronation party: "Today at the D.N.C.: Besides tonight’s main event — Senator Obama’s acceptance speech — other speakers include former Vice President Al Gore, Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. of Colorado, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois, Democratic National Committee Chairman Governor Howard Dean, Representatives Ed Perlmutter, John Salazar and Diana DeGette of Colorado and candidate for Senate Mark from Colorado."

Note who's not on that list--only the most respected Democrat in the world, former president and Nobel Peace laureate Jimmy Carter! Note also that neither Michelle or Hillary was allowed to invite the most respected First Lady in the world. No, not even Rosalyn was there!

And why not? The answer should be obvious--AIPAC AIPAC AIPAC. Carter committed the unforgivable sin--telling the truth about the Zionists' imposition of apartheid against the people of Palestine. The treatment of Jimmy Carter is the mildest of foretastes of what awaits the Palestinians under an Obama administration. Even with Lieberman as veep McCain will be no worse. In this election there will be no "Lesser Evil," just two obedient servants of the worst criminals in international politics. More than ever the Democratic Party must be smashed if a progressive alternative is ever to emerge in US politics. Nader/ Gonzalez in '08!!!

Surely they could have omitted Salazar and inserted Jimmy. I have a lot of respect for his position on the Palistine people. Salazar's a piece of excrement.

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General Jack D. Ripper @ 76:

Captain Bitter Whine.....Jesus H. Christ, I hate Hannity. I can't watch that fucker either.

I try to catch a few minutes of Faux every now and again to see what propaganda they are offering up but I only lasted one sentence before I had to bail out this time. lol

Fritz's picture

I keep saying 50 years from now if we still exist, children will be reading about Al Gore as a great American of this time period leaving bush in the shadows looked back upon not unlike Hoover.
By the way CSPAN is the absolute only way to watch the convention! CNN and MSNBC weren't even showing the Americans telling their personal tragedy's under this administration last time I checked.

chicano2nd's picture

Keith just said "here we go!"

enough's picture

I just checked the broadcast networks and they have not even started convention coverage. Does anyone know if any of the cable networks carried the citizen statements? C-Span did, PBS did, anybody else?

Ron's picture

Captain Bitter Whiner (about having one house) Hussein Kangaroo @ 104:

General Jack D. Ripper @ 76:

Captain Bitter Whine.....Jesus H. Christ, I hate Hannity. I can't watch that fucker either.

I try to catch a few minutes of Faux every now and again to see what propaganda they are offering up but I only lasted one sentence before I had to bail out this time. lol

I don't have Faux anymore. Ha ha ha! Maybe Greta will cover the convention.

sully18's picture

You go,Al.That was one damn good speech.

cheesesauce's picture

Good night y'all! I'm going to a watch party at friend's house. See ya! Love ya too.

k's picture

i get ya, but i click around to hear their mental barriers, its a little interesting before it gets infuriating

TrePorcellini's picture

Durbin is in, Obama NEXT !!

Fmr Republican from Indiana BARNEY SMITH:

"America must put Barney SMITH before Smith Barney !!"

This IS GREAT ! As long as NO MSM disturbing. Am on the -ugh- CNN STREAM, tubing without ANY comments, just what's going ON. Excellent picture and sound, so if you have problems, go to cnn.com (not my fave) and click on LIVE link at the top.

ALL four channels transmit from Invesco Field - one is w/out audio, move ON ! if you happen on some commentary, click on the next channel.

REPIGS will NOT be able to beat this !!

bullfrog's picture

may we all enjoy a neocon barbecue. not for ourselves, mind you, but for america's stray dogs.

throw karl rove up on a spit, stuff an apple in his mouth and feed his scorched ass meat to a poor, homeless puppy.

may G*d bless john mccain with the gift of accelerated alzheimer's disease, that he might not know what's hitting him when the kids get their pinata.

GO FUCK YOURSELVES NEOCONS, IT'S WHAT YOU DO BEST.

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Ron @ 108:

Captain Bitter Whiner (about having one house) Hussein Kangaroo @ 104:

General Jack D. Ripper @ 76:

Captain Bitter Whine.....Jesus H. Christ, I hate Hannity. I can't watch that fucker either.

I try to catch a few minutes of Faux every now and again to see what propaganda they are offering up but I only lasted one sentence before I had to bail out this time. lol

I don't have Faux anymore. Ha ha ha! Maybe Greta will cover the convention.

I hardly ever watch insanity. He's just too much for me. I do watch Orally fairly often just to see what they think, but I saw 2 minutes of him Monday night, and I said forget about it. No way in hell was I going to watch even BillO the Clown.

Uncle Joe Mccarthy's picture

someone needs to explain to me why it took 8 years for gore and 4 years for kerry to learn how to deliver a speech

maybe they just didnt want to be prez

StirFry's picture

This is history in the making.

sully18's picture

Joe @ 102:

Well you know the Moment of Truth is going to be the day Bo or Mac are sworn in.

God help us if Mac gets in.

But you best believe I have high expectations of Bo.

None of this exciting and fulfilling careers at Best Buy or Circuit City garbage.

Man,I will work my ass off for Obama.If McShame wins it will be a fix.I don`t know where I`m going to live if that happens.

k's picture

enough @ 107:

I just checked the broadcast networks and they have not even started convention coverage. Does anyone know if any of the cable networks carried the citizen statements? C-Span did, PBS did, anybody else?

nah, cable didnt, biden demanded they listen, and cable literally turned away and ignored the issues

ferrofluid (Obama + Biden = 2008)'s picture

Harriet Miers Must Testify, Judge Says

A federal judge denied the White House's last-ditch attempt to block a former aide from testifying before Congress as part of the investigation into the U.S. Attorney scandal.

from ABC News

and while they are at it, Rove needs a kick up the jacksie to convince him to testify too.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

I'm too old a fart to have goosebumps, but whatcha' gonna' do? I got 'em.

k's picture

Uncle Joe Mccarthy @ 115:

someone needs to explain to me why it took 8 years for gore and 4 years for kerry to learn how to deliver a speech

maybe they just didnt want to be prez

eh, public speaking is hard

Ron's picture

Uncle Joe Mccarthy @ 115:

someone needs to explain to me why it took 8 years for gore and 4 years for kerry to learn how to deliver a speech

maybe they just didnt want to be prez

If Gore or Kerry made a speech and the MSM didn't broadcast it, was there a speech?

Uncle Joe Mccarthy's picture

btw...despite the wingnuts screaming about the "greek temple" motif....the backdrop is even more subdued than the convention hall

ronhohn's picture

You guys really expect cable and msm to broadcast what is happening? Why do you think the repugs hate PBS?

How can you control the masses if they see too much. They are all filtering what they think their sheep should see.

McStain's picture

If that video biography didn't bring a tear to your eye, you have no soul.

k's picture

house looks packed

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

boy, we elect McLame instead of this guy, we deserve just what happens to us. My "skinflint" wife just made a donation. She has NEVER donated to any campaign before. Go Barack, knock it out of the park!!!

The Dude Abides's picture

Wow...City of Blinding Lights...incredible moment there

enough's picture

bullfrog @ 113:

may we all enjoy a neocon barbecue. not for ourselves, mind you, but for america's stray dogs.

throw karl rove up on a spit, stuff an apple in his mouth and feed his scorched ass meat to a poor, homeless puppy.

may God bless john mccain with the gift of accelerated alzheimer's disease, that he might not know what's hitting him when the kids get their pinata.

GO FUCK YOURSELVES NEOCONS, IT'S WHAT YOU DO BEST.

I would like to thank you for the best laugh (maybe the only laugh) I've had all day. I will be copying your comment to a few friends who will savor the goodness.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

wow a president with class and dignity that we can be proud of, what a concept

John Amato's picture

Go Obama!

TrePorcellini's picture

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not! @ 120:

I'm too old a fart to have goosebumps, but whatcha' gonna' do? I got 'em.

StirFry @ 116:

This is history in the making.

YES it IS !!! It's official !!

ferrofluid (Obama + Biden = 2008)'s picture

Fritz @ 105:

I keep saying 50 years from now if we still exist, children will be reading about Al Gore as a great American of this time period leaving bush in the shadows looked back upon not unlike Hoover.
By the way CSPAN is the absolute only way to watch the convention! CNN and MSNBC weren't even showing the Americans telling their personal tragedy's under this administration last time I checked.

History will look back upon George Water Bush as the president who drowned New Orleanians,

Chimpy and McCain, 'let us eat cake, while they swim'

ultra's picture

Great speech so far.

Also, great speech by Gore.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

SMACK DOWN!! (with class and positiveness no less)

k's picture

enough!

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

What's going on? My face is leaking.

Babushka Blue's picture

"Eight is enough!" I love it.

k's picture

what were they cheering?

tyree's picture

constituent @ 72:

tyree @ 66:

never got to hear it did he get into warmongering on afganistan like richardson did?

not sure but i'm sure there will be plenty of warmongering chatter during the mccain(rnc) convention.
you know the tune i'm sure bomb..bomb..bomb

excelent excelent!

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

SMACK DOWN SQUARED!! The man is hitting every thing!! My turn to hit the donation button.

k's picture

i think its classy that they keep respecting mccain's service but hit him on the issues

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

This man is a freakin' STATESMAN!!!

k's picture

some want more red meat, why serve hotdogs when you can serve filet mignon

Marvin El Canucki's picture

wow!!!

ownership society

wicked!

Joe's picture

I hope he mentions some bold, new, risky, and daring initiatives.

Like sending the Bush Administration to Mars by the end of this decade. Something to really get people charged up.

Chicken "Hussein" Little - Not!'s picture

This man had better have some really great security 'cause he just made some powerful enemies. 10 years to no ME oil imports. Man's making some powerful enemies. Creator love him, please, please be for real.

Joe's picture

Okay now he's finding his groove. Getting to the salad. Er I mean meat.

I like this guy when he tosses the script and lets' loose.

StirFry's picture

“Congress has been complaining about our oil addiction for 30 years. And McCain has been there for 26.” Using McNoodles’ experience against him.......he just got kicked in the dustbags.

Joe's picture

Get it on Bo. Let it fly.

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