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[VALIS]

Nice headline on the Post.

 

[Arde5643]

*your sarcasm meter should be broken with this post, guys*

If not, then seriously guys, try to polish your knob a bit. :lol

 

[ZeoVGM]

Next week's convention is going to seem very lame in contrast.

 

[woeds]

http://store.johnmccain.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PNR2879

:lol

 

[Patrick Bateman]

nvm

 

[Ventrue]

http://store.johnmccain.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PNR2879

:lol

Irony lawl.

 

[Branduil]

I don't understand how Obama can say "I am my brother's keeper" with a straight face.

 

[AmMortal]

:lol At the pen

 

[syllogism]

But for this moment and for this purpose, I saw Obama's speech tonight as a political masterpiece. As I had a chance to say on CNN a few moments ago, it was in many ways less a speech than a symphony. I also sensed that we saw tonight an Obama who is growing into a new, more mature leader — stronger, tougher, harder-hitting than he had appeared only a few weeks ago.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/29/gergen-a-political-masterpiece-2/

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I think that this is the first time that a lot of people paid attention to Barack, to get a feel for what he is about. For a lot of people, this was the first time hearing him speak. He has this innate ability to make you dream. I remember the first time I got that from him and for the people that got that feeling for the first time last night, especially from that speech, I envy them.

 

[Funky Papa]

http://store.johnmccain.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PNR2879

:lol

I had to check the link. Incredible.

 

[Barrett2]

The McCain pen is amazing! :lol :lol

 

[VALIS]

Well, maybe one student is for McCain, and that is his pen.

Knowing how poorly McCain appeals to young people, that's probably accurate.

Look for more in the series -- "ARTIST'S FOR MCCAIN" and "HOT CHICK'S FOR MCCAIN"

 

[AniHawk]

This clip is classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UI0_iNFSL4

Chris Matthews is feeding off the dramatic music and times the rant just right

Wow, that worked really well with the music. What is it from? I do remember hearing it before.

 

[DarienA]

Anybody seen a final count on attendance yet? Last night some article said 85,000....

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

MAN I love this picture.

(From NYT)

 

[syllogism]

Anybody seen a final count on attendance yet? Last night some article said 85,000....

AP says more than 84,000

 

[Ghost]

Please tell me Jon Stewart knows about that pen.

 

[Funky Papa]

MAN I love this picture.

(From NYT)

Republicans love to rag on his saintly image (which I find kind of disturbing), but the truth is that he is so damn photogenic.

 

[Hootie]

Oh WTF Wesley Clark is going to be on Morning Joe and I won't see it... =(

 

[Clevinger]

A nice little Romney clip that will surely become popular soon..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqrV...ss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x176679

Yeah, Romney got pretty big on the change theme and complimented Obama a lot shortly before he dropped out.

 

[The Librarian]

I heard on the morning news that McCain is going to announce his running mate sometime this morning.

 

[Mahadev]

http://store.johnmccain.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PNR2879

:lol

OMG at first I thought it was a joke. The link is genuine. :lol

 

[Forsete]

Watching it on SVT2.. Its like a hollywood movie, so well produced. The Bruce music, the old man running around with the kid on his shoulder, all the happy kidz on the stage.

I wonder what the republican convention will be like?

 

[Mahadev]

Please tell me Jon Stewart knows about that pen.

The more people email this to daily show the better the chances it'll show up.

thedailyshow@comedycentral.com

DO IT. DO IT NOW.

 

[syllogism]

"A Gulfstream IV arrived in Middletown, Ohio from Anchorage, Alaska Thursday night."

Ughhh

 

[ZeoVGM]

That pen link won't load. :[

 

[AniHawk]

MAN I love this picture.

(From NYT)

New avatar. The other two are me fucking around with the pen tool.

 

[AniHawk]

"A Gulfstream IV arrived in Middletown, Ohio from Anchorage, Alaska Thursday night."

Ughhh

Palin for the sneak attack. Was hoping for someone a little less well liked. My dad was mentioning her when we were talking about VP choices for him.

 

[Amir0x]

Oh that's a pretty damn good move by McCain strategically

 

[syllogism]

She has even less experience than Obama though

 

[Amir0x]

the art of the image is an important one. I guess they feel they can STILL make a grab at Hillary voters, but it's the image that will win the night.

Now they will both be "historic" candidates, if Palin is the pick.

 

[rSpooky]

I love this country, and so do you, and so does John McCain. The men and women who serve in our battlefields may be Democrats and Republicans and independents, but they have fought together and bled together and some died together under the same proud flag. They have not served a Red America or a Blue America -- they have served the United States of America.

I am not even a US citizen but this part gave me chills. It was one of the best few lines in his speech for me.

 

[Crayon Shinchan]

What's so funny about the pen?

Am I missing something? It's just a crappy pen with poor vote for branding right?

 

[The Chosen One]

Oh that's a pretty damn good move by McCain strategically

Huh?

 

[syllogism]

Pawlenty says he is not it

"I'm going to be at the [Minnesota] state fair," Pawlenty said on WCCO just minutes ago.

"I will not be in Dayton, Ohio, so I think that's a fair assumption," he added, when asked if this was an indication that he would not be chosen.

He added: "It was an honor to be considered."

 

[sprsk]

Haha they really are gunning for the SOTP.

Sigh. Just get this over with.

She opposes same-sex marriage; but, she has stated that she has gay friends, and is receptive to gay and lesbian concerns about discrimination.

My best friend is black, guys.

 

[AniHawk]

Huh?

Go for the female vote and diminish the idea that it would be a historic ticket for Barack since you'll either get a black man or a woman in the white house now. And Palin is also well-liked. Not sure how much the current stuff in Alaska will go down though. That'll be the biggest obstacle (although the campaign can always claim sexism if they wanted).

Haha they really are gunning for the SOTP.

Sigh. Just get this over with.

SOTP?

 

[sprsk]

Go for the female vote and diminish the idea that it would be a historic ticket for Barack since you'll either get a black man or a woman in the white house now.


SOTP?

Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits.

 

[AniHawk]

Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits.

Ah, yes.

 

[Lemonz]

Isn't the governor of Alaska under investigation for something connecting to Ted Stevens?

 

[AniHawk]

Isn't the governor of Alaska under investigation for something connecting to Ted Stevens?

Yeah, but look at the alternatives.

 

[Amir0x]

You have to sort of also entertain the idea that Palin was chosen to try to dissipate any potential attacks from Biden. As Biden is a classical "attack dog" pick, if he is perceived to be too harsh on Palin it could garner sympathy vote.

Palin is, putting aside politicial ideology, an extremely strong pick from various angles.

 

[The Librarian]

Pawlenty says he is not it

Joe Biden said, "I'm not your guy," before Obama announced.

 

[syllogism]

Joe Biden said, "I'm not your guy," before Obama announced.

Yes but not like this

"I'm going to be at the [Minnesota] state fair," Pawlenty said on WCCO just minutes ago.

"I will not be in Dayton, Ohio, so I think that's a fair assumption," he added, when asked if this was an indication that he would not be chosen.

He added: "It was an honor to be considered."

 

[The Chosen One]

Go for the female vote and diminish the idea that it would be a historic ticket for Barack since you'll either get a black man or a woman in the white house now. And Palin is also well-liked. Not sure how much the current stuff in Alaska will go down though. That'll be the biggest obstacle (although the campaign can always claim sexism if they wanted).

I'm about on a five minute delay on Morning Joe, so I just had no idea what you guys were talking about. Now I do.

 

[AniHawk]

So of all the stupid-bad choices, he actually, probably went for Palin. That really will steal Barack's thunder from last night. I'm still a little shocked at the development, personally.

 

[Crayon Shinchan]

See why I said Sebellius now?

but then GOP had the luxury of reactive selection.

 

[scorcho]

Romney bot it is. Damnit, i KNEW i should've bet on intrade last night after i saw his stock drop to the 40s.

 

[sprsk]

See why I said Sebellius now?

but then GOP had the luxury of reactive selection.

Nah, Obama made the right decision, Biden would actually make a good Vice President.