Part II -The Democratic National Convention- Monday Evening, 8/19/2024

Thank you.

Well done, OP. Get you a rent boy for the night.

Thank you

Thanks OP.

She's a looker.

Ashely Biden's accent is strange.

Hopefully Joe puts out a 10 minute banger, the Rabbi says the closing prayer, and we go to bed.

Thank you, OP.

I had no idea that Joe Biden’s daughter was Meredith from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Shut up, Meg.

Truth?

hmmm, Real Housewives of Wilmington. It could work.

[quote] Ashely Biden's accent is strange.

Is it the Ryan Phillippe marbles-in-the-mouth "Delaware" accent?

I think she looks like Alanis Morisette.

Gwen Walz looks like she wants to go to bed.

Joe wiped his eyes of tears.

Is Hunter going to speak?

JOE!!!!

Soak in all the love, Joe.

The Man! Love you Joe Biden!

I hope Joe feels the love.

What a difference between Joe and his daughter Ashley, and Trump and his mistress Ivanka.

He needs this welcome. and I’m sure it warms his heart.

❤️

this is great. I do love seeing this.

Nate Silver is a fucking idiot and Thiel plant.

Gwen has to be more aware of her face-everyone’s watching.

We ♥️ Joe

I love Joe too dammit.

Are there going to be Doug signs on Thursday?

A moment for history. America, I love you!

I’m sorry but we hardly ever saw Jill Biden.

Biden is a class act - pure and simple. He's everything opposite of Trump.

Joe looks and sounds great

Walz is fighting back tears listening to Biden. What a guy.

The best president in my lifetime (I'm 42). His legacy will be a great one.

He sounds great tonight. If this Joe had been out every time, you'd think he could do it.

Joe is a great man and a great president.

I must be psychotic, er, I mean psychic.

I knew Mighty Joe was going to come out with a barnburner speech.

I was born in 1949. If we're talking legislation, the best in my lifetime might be LBJ, because of the 1965 Civil Rights Act.

Listen to him!

I'm happy to see Joe wearing a black suit tonight. Looking good!

Exactly, r31, the historical significance of what we've been through is enormous.

THIS is the Joe who should have attended the debate back in June. But I am glad the way things turned out - all for the best.

[quote]because of the 1965 Civil Rights Act.

Which only passed on Republican votes because too many Democrats voted against it.

How long before Trump calls the audience a cult?

[quote] The best president in my lifetime (I'm 42).

And a moron.

[quote] He sounds great tonight. If this Joe had been out every time, you'd think he could do it.

I agree.

I actually believe Joe when he says he bowed-out not because he didn't think he could win, but because his staying in would have rendered such a terrible split in the party.

But I also think he is too old and lacks the stamina to summon that everyday energy to be an active campaigner.

R47: Also 42 and I cosign the best of my lifetime. You can cope, dear.

I agree, R48, and approaching 85 by term's end. Too much.

We don’t know if Harris can win but BIDEN CANT BE DEPENDED UPON! Thank him-good bye.

"I watch DNC with orange man. We sit - how you say? - miles away, opposite end of couch. I only say one zing to him tonight - you stay far away from Heinz ketchup tonight. Spanish maid have tomorrow off. Can't clean up walls."

R45, those Democrats are now the backbone of the GOP, having left the Democrats in droves after the passage of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts.

Do try to keep up.

lol at Nancy with We Love Joe sign

Compare Biden's speech against Trump's unhinged mess at his convention. Republicans are done.

He deserves, and has earned, in the phrase of sports radio star Jim Rome, to use this speech to "self-gloss".

And it all has the virtue of being true.

Apparently, the good-sense decision was made to cut James Taylor or asked him to go on after Biden.

[quote] And a moron.

Fuck off, asshole. Consider your MAGAt ass blocked!

When will Joe get to the Hannibal Lechter part of his speech ?

[quote] Apparently, the good-sense decision was made to cut James Taylor or asked him to go on after Biden.

Wasn't Chris Coons supposed to speak as well?

You whores are still trotting out that old nonsense r45? Nobody cares, least of all the neoconfederates that dominate your party, dear.

He really has had an incredibly consequential term.

R60, he did. Before Jill.

What's Trump doing?

R40 to r45, First, mea culpa. I meant the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 1965 was the Voting Rights Act.

Nonetheless, your post does not negate mine. The "goalpost" for legislative achievements is always who is the sitting President.

[quote]lol at Nancy with We Love Joe sign

Tough love.

Ordering more ketchup, r65.

Biden is on fire tonight!

He's working the bejesus out of that crowd. Keep it up Joe!

A normal person would be HUMILIATED they got booted off their own ticket. And somehow Grampa doesn't seem to realize it.

Good thing Joe's going on vacation tomorrow because the effort he's expending tonight will cause one hell of a nap tomorrow.

[quote]When is Kamala going to explain her participation in hiding Bidens decline?

Right after Pence, JD Vance, Gym Jordan, Lindsay Graham, Mitch McConnell, and the rest of the Trump sycophants explain their participation in hiding Trump's decline. And it seems like that will be happening just as soon as Trump releases his 'audited' tax returns, as he promised us he'd do in 2016.

For those keeping track, it's been an 8+ year audit. The IRS audit software must be slow.

R71: Well You Shut The Fuck Up, Man?

R60: He did, he kept it tight, to his credit.

[quote]A normal person would be HUMILIATED they got booted off their own ticket. And somehow Grampa doesn't seem to realize it.

Who knows what he understands anymore.

Just because I'm so damn old! LOL. God bless him. Great speech.

We've got the sad little Maga people pissing themselves tonight. Or crapping the bed like their dear leader.

He's the loser!

It kills Trump that he'll ALWAYS be the loser versus Biden.

R71 is a little MAGA foot soldier, trying to stir some shit tonight, defending Charlie Kirk on a different thread.

[quote] Who knows what he understands anymore.

He understands we're going to kick your sad cunt of a cult leader's ass in November. he understands that.

I love Joe, but occasionally he veers into sounding like an old man yelling at the kids to get off his lawn instead of forceful president.

[bold] RuPaul is hosting Kimmel tonite. [/bold] I really don't need to see this confused sad man rambling anymore. The debate was plenty.

This has been a great night—they packed it with heavy hitters. Who’s left to speak this week? Kamala and Tim, of course.. I know we will see Mayor Pete, Michelle O…Shapiro? Kelly? Whitmer?

This speech should have been in prime time. It's good. Regrettably, media being media, there'll be too much chatter about who and how the line up got over packed opening night.

"And we will give seniors and the disabled affordable dental care. I give you my word" ----->Biden in 2020

Never happened. It's like Kamalas list of economic freebies. Instead Biden used BILLIONS to pay for charging stations for the rich people and their EVs.

there may be r85, and I wish it had been earlier, but the fact is it's a very different era now. Anybody who wants to watch it tomorrow will be able to, and anybody who tries to make all the commentary about the timing will find themselves swamped by the commentary about the speech itself. It's just not the TV age anymore.

Whitmer should have spoken about reproductive rights.

R71: per R80, you like Charlie Kirk. Do you want him, 71? Do you want to kiss him? Do you want to SEX him? Do you want to sex fivehead Charlie, 71?

Some troll is having a very bad night...

Monday: "For the People" — President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Secretary Clinton, Chicago Mayor Johnson.

[quote] Who’s left to speak this week?

Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future" — President Obama, Second Gentleman Emhoff, Illinois Gov. Pritzker.

Wednesday: "A Fight for Our Freedoms" — Gov. Walz, President Clinton, Speaker Emerita Pelosi.

Thursday: "For Our Future" — Vice President Harris accepts the nomination.

I'm sure a lot of cult members are having a bad night.

[quote]Which only passed on Republican votes because too many Democrats voted against it.

And where are those Democrats and their descendants now? Hint: They're not Democrats anymore.

Someone post Joe’s speech!

More as a mark of respect as well, 87. There are a few things from the previous era that may be worth keeping.

Dump’s not worthy!!!

Whoa, pissed-off Joe is here!

R73 = How sad. You're obsessed with Trump. This isn't even a Trump thread but you can't stop quoting 2015 Trump news. No one is talking about Trump. You're sick. Get help.

Charlie Kirk sure is one fucked up looking mother fucker, isn’t he?

He looks like balloon face Comer’s love child.

They cut James Taylor. WTF?

"who does that cocksucker think he is" ...go Joe!

[quote]And somehow Grampa doesn't seem to realize it.

He realized that the best move for everyone was for him to forego another term. He put the country BEFORE HIMSELF, a move of which Forrest Trump is constitutionally incapable.

[quote] "who does that cocksucker think he is" ...go Joe!

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A Gaza protest mention, which is a lot more than Dump offered at his convention.

This is 2016 all over again. But at least in 2016 Hillary wasn't as arrogant as Kamala.

Tim Walz needs to tone down the compassionate face mugging

Charlie Kirk looks like a Dick Tracy villain.

R106 wants to SEX Charlie Kirk, too. 106, do you wish to rub your genitals on his fivehead? Do you?

[quote]They cut James Taylor. WTF?

He has the rest of the week to sing You've Got a Friend again.

Thank god he’s not the nominee. He can barely read this speech.

R106 In your dreams, MAGAt.

[quote]Whitmer should have spoken about reproductive rights.

Like everyone else has?

Wrap it up, Joe.

Mickey Guyton, Hillary and Ashley all wore white.

why does kamala not sit up

Sorry you're having such a terrible night, Svetlana at R98.

Great joke - and that smile!

[quote]Thank god he’s not the nominee. He can barely read this speech.

Now you're just grasping at straws.

I missed the joke!

LOL @ Wilson.

R111 he’s doing phenomenal regardless of age and bedtime.

R120: Like all great presidents, she was also vice-president. (flash smile)

Oh, Defecto, say another prayer or have another shot of vodka. Nobody cares.

Joe can talk as long as he wants. Yes he stutters, deal with it…

OK, crying.

America, I gave my best to you.

Yes you did.

I love you Joe.

[quote]When is Kamala going to explain her participation in hiding Bidens decline?

Fuck off with your putrid NY Compost trash.

Dear God what a line.

Ok, I've got a lump in my throat

Jill looks great.

Hunter!

Grampa has spent his whole life shamelessly on the government teet. How is getting kicked off the Democratic ticket a "celebration"?...LoL This is the guy who humiliated himself in the debate just weeks ago.

That little boy needs a haircut.

Hey Hunter, mouth "Fuck Trump" and flip off the camera.

I think it’s starting to hit Walz the footsteps he’s following in, and it’s getting him choked up.

Can't they let James Taylor squeeze in a song?

And now we have “Fiddler on the Roof”

Try harder, r71. TRUMP IS A LUH-HOOOO-SER!

He's no Zero Mostel!

R120....

R133 = Stephen Goebbels.

Your guy has 34 felony fraud convictions.

I am daring to hope.

Thank God for C-Span - no commercials!

LOL at Trump and Vance giving shitty little rallies while the Democrats lead.

The best speeches were the basketball coach, Jasmine Crockett and Hillary. All excellent. Trump will never catch up.

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.

uh oh. Walz and his fem jazz hands are starting to give off Bachmann vibes.

[quote]Walz and his fem jazz hands are starting to give off Bachmann vibes.

Coach vs cooch?

Listen, you Trumptards. You had better learn fast, for your sake, that Trump's opponent is not still-President Biden.

So go ahead; mention that debate; denigrate the very idea of government careers (government is the largest employer in the US); say whatever you want about Joe Biden.

YOU LOST TO HIM. By 7 MILLION VOTES.

And your candidate, nuttier than ever, is the punch-drunk boxer refusing to quit the ring even as he babbles, slurs, repeats, fantasizes, threatens, confuses, misunderstands, and lies. Always the lies.

So fine. Let Agent Orange go down for the count.

Remember, when the ocean pulls back.....

Young Joe 💙

Joe accidentally said "Kamala and I are committed to strengthening illegal immigration."

So what, R154? I put my phone in the refrigerator today.

And I tried to use my transistor radio as a mouse.

WINNING

Kamala Harris is the new Hubert Humphrey.

The speech MAYBE could have been 15 minutes shorter. Still, I ugly cried for a good 35 minutes--like, the kind of ugly crying where you just know you're gonna wake up looking like a potato not marked for human consumption.

What a night. What a world. I am just so proud of our man. And our woman.

Day 1 of the convention was electric. Here’s why that spells certain failure for Harris/Walz:

[quote]Kamala Harris is the new Hubert Humphrey.

Trump is the new Wendell Willkie, only far less qualified.

Truly amazing set of speakers tonight!!

That’s my country!.

Black white, brown.

They were all phenomenal, especially Hillary. loved all she said.

Oh what might have been…

“Mighty Joe” is in his flop era, I’m afraid.

[quote]That’s my country!. Black white, brown.

You forgot yellow and red, as has most media outlets.

^have

It was a pleasure to block the fucking shit out of R71, who is so scared about November 5th, that he/ she/ it, is lashing out like a deranged panther.

Lots of MAGAts on this thread tonight, or maybe it's the same few Trumptards yammering away. Red ants at a picnic would be better company.

Like many of us, Eric Braeden has had sufficient when it comes to CNN.

Stick with MSNBC.

That’s where I saw the events.

R133, That's rich considering your orange convicted felon humiliates himself every time he steps in front of a microphone. He forgot what state he was in a few days ago and still thinks he's campaigning against Biden. He doesn't even know how to read a teleprompter and goes off on crazy tangents that confuse and bore his audience.

I guess you didn't see his disastrous convention speech where he rambled on for over an hour and a half and no one knew what the hell he was talking about. It's obvious that he has low energy and doesn't want to do rallies anymore because he's pissed off about the low attendance numbers. The sad sack of shit is a whiner and a loser and only the low IQ magats still follow him.

Yes, r158! Because we have a raging war on, killing 10s of thousands of young Boomers! And her nearest rival was assassinated! And her Convention is looking like a police riot! I can see the similarities. 👍

Which Wit brother are you? 🛀🔌

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Amen!

What R170 said. 👍🏼

That was so well done. The first one of these things that actually has a chance of getting new votes.

r168 I have been following him for shits and giggles, he was pissed when he was wrongly put on a list of celebrities who support Trump

More Braeden aka Victor Newman

Black people love Eric Braeden. My relationships with black people make me love him too.

[quote] Stick with MSNBC.

Yes, stay in that echo chamber!

Irony = A man who couldn't win a debate against his opponent, then gets booted off his own campaign, is now somehow a "hero"? No matter how 2024 goes, Biden is the one guy who definitely lost to Trump. Let's be real. Biden couldn't even defeat George Clooney.

Actual Times headline. More like Republican impeachment wet dream.

I want to slap Clooney’s smug face

^^^ Kamala is getting heat online because her speech phrases have been used by some very ugly politicians. Also Walz Jazz Hands are all over X and not in a fun trendy way. This election is going to get very ugly very fast after next week.

R181 = Biden lost to both Trump and Clooney this year. That's pretty impressive. Thanks Joe!!

Again, Uncle Joe is a class act. Part of me thinks this was the plan all along to catapult a woman into the presidency. Joe has been around and knows all kinds of things. Our country was a joke throughout the world during the orange turd reign. Joes been in politics for over 50 years. He's brilliant and a cool car guy. I've always loved him and am so thankful for his selfless. A true American hero😍😍😍😍

And R1, you failed. Your duty in this thread was to post the link to part 1.

The freeper trolls are sad that Biden didn't start ranting about the late, great Hannibal Lecter

R182 is a right-wing concern troll. The only people saying those things are right-wing incels that no one cares about

R187 Sad. Your whole life is attacking fellow democrats. No one can have an opinion but you, otherwise you brand them a "troll".. Hillary Democrat here. I voted for Biden. Promptly go fuck yourself----or better yet---go to X and look up "walz jazz hands". Lots of Democrats are talking about it.

Joe didn't swear but for "hell" and maybe "damn, " troll. (But I'll bet he did in preparation, haha!)

R179, Whatever helps you sleep. But the actual proven reality is that Trump lost to Biden. ASSume some imagined result of the 2024 contest as you wish.

Trump didn't defeat Joe, and to give any influence to George Clooney, probably a non-entity to a couple voting generations now, is, in a word, weird. Now had you said Taylor Swift....

No, the person who got Joe Biden to step aside, who made him see that the stakes are historically high, who basically extorted his decision, is Nancy Pelosi, his (erstwhile?) friend of fifty years.

Trump can be defeated; Father Time cannot.

Joe's speech:

The trolls in this thread are sad and desperate, but I did enjoy blocking them.

[quote]Biden's Lackluster Speech Is a Reminder That He Couldn't Win

Because Trump's speeches are models of sanity, grace, insight, uplift, and unifying force. No one can compete with such charismatic leadership.

Just tuning into this thread… I get the impression a few bugs needed zapping.

Joe Biden, President Biden, deserved that beautiful moment last night. Like most of us, I’m feeling moved and proud.

So was the first day of the convention a success? Can't wade through all these comments. I did see that Hillary made a speech that brought the house down. The crap that shitheel put her through, she deserves every last ounce of retribution.

I watched the entire thing on CSpan.

Raskin and Crockett were great. Shawn Fain was outstanding. Seeing all of the support for labor unions and the middle class was truly gratifying. Ashley did a moving intro for her father. Hillary and President Biden both had me ugly, ugly crying.

I loved the standing Os for Hils and Joe. So well deserved. I'm glad the trolls had to deal with them and the press had to endure them, too. Their comments on here and their complaints about having to stay up late are just bitchy baby tantruming because their guy and their sad convention both reeked of shitty diapers and loser.

Looking forward to night two.

I'm interested in why Obama is speaking on Night 2 and Bill Clinton on Night 3, instead of the other way around (which, from my perspective, makes more sense).

Thoughts?

Fox News trying to liken Biden's withdrawal to Nixon's resignation is hilarious. What on earth are they going to do with themselves starting next week when she's officially the nominee?

R196, my tactical guess is they want Kamala to shine to the max on Thursday and so another day’s distance is placed between her and Barack. No aspersions meant; I might have done the same thing as speaker lineup planner.

They probably don’t want to put Bill and Hill giving adjacent night speeches.

I also agree with Torta

Hillary looked beautiful. Liked she has aged backwards by half a decade. Her husband, on the other hand, looks like a ghoul. Biden put out a video and Bill speaks on it and he looks and sounds older than Joe does.

*Like she has aged

R91

I’m still waking up and I read Speaker Emerita Pelosi and thought, “is that one of her nieces?” (Yes, I’m mortified and I know what Emerita means.)

Can't wait to hear from perpetual MAGAt killer Ted Lieu on Thurs.

People are complaining about the MAGA trolls in this thread, but the fact that they're freaking out so much is a really good sign.

Speaking of Pelosi, there was a moment when Biden began to say something about (paraphrase) "They're (republicans) saying I'm mad or hate other Democrats..."

It seemed like he was going to say more, and I thought, "Whoah, Ok, Joe, you're going to speak of Pelosi? Make up with her from the stage?"

but then the audience applauded about the previous thing he had said, the moment was lost and he didn't go back to it....

I think they'll be back on terms after or during his vacation. He'll reach out to her.

That makes sense, r198. Thanks!

As noted in the earlier thread, AOC.has already shifted to the center.

The timing of the applause and the cheers can result in funny moments sometimes. I remember Obama's speech at the 2016 convention when he started saying that the foreign leaders he's talking to don't understand... And this jingoistic bitch in the audience went "Yeah, USA!" as if to say we're special, no one can comprehend American politics, and we shouldn't be compared to anyone. But then Obama continued that the foreign leaders don't understand... how someone like Trump can be a viable candidate, and that frau suddenly had so much egg on her face, it shut her right up.

R180

FFS.

Well, I just canceled my NYTimes subscription before I even read your post. My husband and I both have the full digital sub so we were paying them $50/month. He’s canceling today, too.

And BTW, one can cancel the main sub and keep the games sub. 🫡

[quote]Speaking of Pelosi, there was a moment when Biden began to say something about (paraphrase) "They're (republicans) saying I'm mad or hate other Democrats..."

I usually avoid any comment on children here at the good old DL, but the grandson at that pic at r211?

Between the two fingered peace signal of his left hand, the suit and long hair, he's like a rock-star crossed with Grandpa Mini-Me.

Some of the speakers were a perfect 10 last night — AOC, Shaun Fein, Jasmine Crockett, Hillary and of course Joe Biden for the moment and the history books.

But, Jesus, how stupid do the event planners have to be, to be saying this morning “Well gosh, we never thought there’d be so much applause and that the speakers would each talk a bit longer than expected, and that’s why Biden didn’t get to speak until midnight and the TV networks didn’t show it.”

They’re politicians! That always happens! It’s why you skip Kathy Hochul and such like. The DNC decision makers should have foreseen the outcome and cut 1/3 of the speakers.

[quote]The trolls in this thread are sad and desperate

As opposed to our usual charming and vivacious trolls?

R210 is a ridiculous Henny Penny.

That was the caption on David Brook’s hot take at 1 am. Nothing more…

R213 do you think “Angry Staffer” actually worked closely in the White House? He seems a bit self important with his 30 minutes to answer questions he does.

Brooks’

[quote]They’re politicians! That always happens! It’s why you skip Kathy Hochul and such like. The DNC decision makers should have foreseen the outcome and cut 1/3 of the speakers.

They're reportedly editing tonight's speeches down to avoid a repeat of last night.

Reportedly—yes everyone got up at 6 am in Chicago screaming “Get me re-write!”

🙄

I agree with you, Torta.

But man, that decision about who to cut and who is delivering the bad news to the cuttee?

But. then again, post- cutting Biden, that's small potatoes in this new ruthless Democratic Party.

Watching parts of FOX & FRIENDS this morning to see their reactions to Night One of the DNC. As expected, they're losing their minds. They're trying to attack, but they're all over the place. So disorganized, so scrambled - "a disastuh", as their dear cult leader likes to say.

So it's more of the regular on F&F, then? Whining and verbal pantshitting?

Glorious.

They got nothing r233.

They have tried multiple lines of attacks against Harris, Walz, and the Democratic Party since Biden dropped out, and not a one of them has gained any traction.

[quote]The March Was Stupid. The camera adds 10 lbs. of bullshit.

I s Fox News set up in their own broadcast suite at the DNC?

R227 I believe they are - it appears that way.

They spent more time this morning trying to make a story out of the protesters outside who 'compromised the police barricade' than they did of what actually took place inside the DNC.

I predicted that the media, of course, would raise fearful expectations of violent protests.

Not that those can't happen, it's only Tuesday.

But I'm not one bit surprised that, so far, the protests have all the air of a party you're at that has flopped.

Just want to point out to the poster snarking that Biden has spent his career on the government "teet" (oh, dear) that there's no disgrace in spending a career in public service—and that the poster's own favored candidate, Trump, has spent the same amount of time ripping off taxpayers for everything he could get, most of all during his failure-ridden term in office.

R217, the very fact that the once-great NYT op-ed page is clogged with carping nullities like David Brooks is a good indication of why everyone should cancel their subscription.

R215, but that would have required common sense, which organizers lack.

My partner was a college classmate of David Brooks. He was an opportunistic scumbag even back then.

Gwen Walz was crying! She was very verklempt when Jill, and ashley and a couple of other speakers came on. She and Tim were openly weeping at times, overcome with emotion. She was moved by the whole show. The Pageantry, the tension, the EMOTION! I have to say, I don't recall seeing so much emotion, myself. Even Hillary was emotional. And KAmala was emotional. And say what you want Jill look great. Classy and fit and Ashley gave a great speech, and made Gwen cry and I'm thinking it's easy to make Gwen cry. And even my girl Jasmine Crockett cried. Jeez. It was draining. I'm so glad I'm a Democrat.

And dear god don't get me started about Andy Beshear. Even Kamala sitting there said, Oh,Andy! And gave a special smile. Yeah. Andy Beshear is gonna be PResident one day. Can you immagine Beshear/ Buttigeig ticket? Chasten would go crazy!

R231 doesn’t get that such columnists have been at the Times for over 100 years. It’s a feature, not a bug.

I canceled my WaPo subscription last Friday and told them specifically that the reason was because of bullshit like this

[quote] I canceled my WaPo subscription last Friday and told them specifically that the reason was because of bullshit like this

You don’t want the WP to do fact checking on Democrats in general, or is it something else?

How is that fact checking, troll? Fucking actually read what it's in those screenshots. It's nitpicking of the highest order.

"Yeah, he said that, but he quickly walked it back."

"Yeah, he also said that, but not exactly in that word order."

AOC will not stay in the House and try to move up the leadership ladder. When Schumer retires, she will run for the Senate and she will be the favorite to win.

If WaPo applied the same nitpicking standard to Donald Trump, they'd have to publish a special edition each time he speaks.

But they don't.

R237, how about sitting on the Trump campaign leaked emails? We know what happened when they got Hillary's emails. Or, do they even fact check Trump's crazy-ass speeches where he takes credit for what the Biden administration has accomplished?

Thank you, R238.

But more importantly, there is just no companion to it from the RNC. Three weeks ago the GOP opened up a firehose of lies and the Post didn't even bother to try to hold him to account

All you subscribers now cancelling (2, or is it 3?) are like the kid who put a pillow over his head when mom & dad were fighting. It made you feel better, but it didn’t actually change anything.

We have to change our media consumption. Cancel the NYTimes, WSJ and WaPost subscriptions. Stop watching MSNBC and CNN. Watch C-Span or replace with independent media on YouTube or other. Last night, I switched for a second from Cspan to MSNBC and they weren't showing the speech. It was blowhard Chris Hayes talking about the 1968 convention issues. Looking for an angle but the sole focus of cable news is to feature their anchors & interviews. It's been easier than I thought to cut them loose.

Evidently, on CNN, that dickbag Axelrod was chiding Hillary for not putting an immediate stop to the "Lock Him Up" chant.

R245 you left DL off your list!

Axlerod is such a miserable dirtbag.

[quote] I usually avoid any comment on children here at the good old DL, but the grandson at that pic at [R211]? Between the two fingered peace signal of his left hand, the suit and long hair, he's like a rock-star crossed with Grandpa Mini-Me.

[quote]that’s why Biden didn’t get to speak until midnight and the TV networks didn’t show it.”

When I turned to the local CBS channel to see Colbert after Biden's speech was over, I saw the late local news was still on, so I assumed they must have shown his entire speech but perhaps I was wrong.

Walz kids giving bunny ears

I don't know why I am so emotionally invested in this saga but I want Pelosi and Biden to make up! Biden did well last night, he had some great lines but he cannot deliver them in a way that hurts Trump. If Trump wins, Biden's legacy is impacted. Pelosi's legacy is diminished. The history books would have their respective fights as a short few lines between chapters of Trump horror. She was right. He made the right decision.

^^^.

R240 I doubt she could win a Senate seat. AIPAC would fund her opponents in a primary quite well.

Which night is Mike Pence speaking?

Bunny Ears! the idea…

Gwen Walz's wikipedia picture needs to be changed. She looks like she has loony eyes.

Gwen totally Ozempicked.

grinning at r256.

Good one.

[quote] Which night is Mike Pence speaking?

He's sending a surrogate on Thursday

R255 you missed the part where she’s no Bowman or Bush. Get real.

I doubt Pence would ever set foot at the DNC. Mother wouldn't want him around some of the homosexuals.

They have been working on this campaign for one month. It’s smart to use every moment of the convention to get the message out. The time is now. As Walz said we’ve got work to do, I’ll sleep when I’m dead

[quote]I doubt Pence would ever set foot at the DNC. Mother wouldn't want him around some of the homosexuals.

Not really a problem.

Jesus I need to have my coffee, I thought R265 was Ellen standing beside Pence.

Walz both look older than their age but I hope they can keep their Minnesota down to earth personalities

He’s Nebraska—the wife is Minnesota

Gwen probably aged faster due to the IVF treatments and she was 40 when the son was born. The son has a learning disability which probably caused stress for her.

IUI not IVF

I hope that MSNBC pulls Chris Hayes from the panel for the rest of the convention. What a sniveling jerk he is. Lawrence O'Donnell and Symone Sanders collected his ass. I think his days are numbered at the network.

Anyone know the time of the state roll call ceremony?

R271 Maybe they will can him after the election.

CNN via HBO's talking heads filled me with rage. I wish I could find a better place to watch

You can watch on Cspan for free, R274.

The app is free or you can access their YouTube channel, also for free.

Cspan played the entire event, no commentary.

I streamed it on MSNBC website. I gave up cable earlier in the year and I really miss live commentary by Rachel and the gang, I may splurge for Sling Blue.

I'd love to know how they kept those giant we love Joe signs under wraps all night. That was Chinese level crowd control. I loved it

Picture of the Walz family from 2009. The daughter looked miserable in that neon pink outfit.

This 12-year-old is having a blast at the convention getting selfies with everyone. He even confronted Charlie Kirk and asked him why he said the Civil Rights Act was a mistake. 😂 @KnowaWasTaken is his Twitter handle. I think he will make an excellent Dem politician someday!

Kirsten Gillibrand looing very Grannyish.

R278 looks like they have all lost weight since then

Hopefully ,there is a stylist that will keep Gwen from wearing ugly Christmas plaid scarves on the campaign trail.

She looks cute and Midwestern

JB Pritzker is speaking tonight, the caterers will be sending in extra food to the green room for him.

So did I, r266! I just need to get stronger reading glasses.

My girl-crush cup overflowed last night: Jasmine, AOL, Kamala.

Been hoping Chris Hayes days were numbered for years-will not happen.

Meet Hilary Clinton’s little sister- Gwen Walz.

[quote]I hope that MSNBC pulls Chris Hayes from the panel for the rest of the convention. What a sniveling jerk he is. Lawrence O'Donnell and Symone Sanders collected his ass.

I didn't see it, what was he saying that was so objectionable?

Hillary Clinton is old enough to be Gwen's mother.

r282, That's how Holidays-wear is done here in Hay-shaker-stan.

Just the established, corny, classic accessories and clothes, which is exactly what that scarf is.

Go ahead and look down your nose at it, but if you're looking for our Power Fraus to be in edgy, fashionista, seasonal, this year's you'd-never-think-of-this-color-for-the-holidays trendy greys, purples or camels, best to stick to the coasts.

The attitude from the coasts is what brings down the Democrats, R291. That's why Dems are painted as elitist snobs, unable to connect with the common folk, the working class and the union members. This is why the entire campaign is about the heartland, the people the Dems have seemingly abandoned to the MAGAts. So, take your Anna Wintour fashion moment and blow it out your ass.

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I think they shot their wad on night one. The Obamas will be a highlight but I probably won't watch most of the rest. Maybe I'll dip in and out.

[quote] The attitude from the coasts is what brings down the Democrats, [R291]. That's why Dems are painted as elitist snobs, unable to connect with the common folk, the working class and the union members. This is why the entire campaign is about the heartland, the people the Dems have seemingly abandoned to the MAGAts.

Elissa Slotkin called out those attitudes a few years ago on David Axlerod's podcast. Slotkin talked about when got to Congress, she had to deal with the coastal Democrats looking down on the Midwestern Dems. Slotkin talked about having a conflict with a colleague from the Bronx (probably AOC). She said that the Bronx colleague had the attitude that their Bronx constituents mattered more than Slotkin's constituents from mid Michigan. Slotkin said that she confronted the Bronx Congressperson and said that her Michigan constituents deserve to be represented as much as the other person's Bronx constituents. Slotkin never mentioned AOC's name, but all signs point to her being the person Slotkin had drama with. After I listened to that interview, I pretty much lost all respect for AOC.

I also don't think Bronx girl AOC or California boy Eric Swalwell will ever end up on a presidential ticket. They don't have the down-to-earth attitudes that would appeal to people in the Midwestern states.

I think you are reading A LOT into that r295. I don't think AOC seems the type to feel that only her constituents matter, and certainly nobody as gauche as a working class person from Michigan.

And I also am not sure anybody was really saying that. Maybe someone was questioning that "Real Americans" and heartland shit and Slotkin took it the wrong way. But I admit that's speculation. It would be interesting to see the actual conversation. I suspect it was dueling sensitivities and misinterpretations.

[quote]I think they shot their wad on night one.

I disagree, but if you are correct, then what a wad was shot!

[quote]Anyone know the time of the state roll call ceremony?

You must be from Guam, "where America's day begins."

Enjoy it while it lasts. Nothing will be happening for two weeks afterwards until the first debate on September 10th.

I loved the “virtual” roll call of states at the 2020 convention—where else would we learn that Rhode Island is the “calamari comeback state.”

[quote]I think they shot their wad on night one.

What're you nuts?

Tonight. The Obamas. Both of them. Speaking in Chicago.

And Doug!

I chuckled at the Tennessee delegation cheering loudly when Hillary mentioned they were the last state to ratify the women's right to vote amendment. It's like, that wasn't a compliment.

"I was wrong when I said 'When they go low, we go high' back in 2016. Fuck that fat fuck right in his orange fucking gunt!"

I wanna see Barack. Not especially interested in Michelle. and I definitely want to see Bill Clinton. He makes great speeches, and I want to see Dougie. I really like him. I know if we look at the speaking schedule it looks cluttered. But keep in mind. Every single state has people who want/need to be seen on the stage. Especially if you are running in a tight Senate Race or a Congressional race. The earlier your'e scheduled the more unimportant you are. Right now you think People are hanging out in Chicago, shopping, checking out restaurants, sightseeing, etc. (fucking) but the truth is every state delegation has breakfast together and then they meet and gets reports and information. They get their marching orders for the day, too. (And a whole new batch of signs!)

It was a compliment R304. Constitutional amendments are adopted once ratified by 2/3 of the states.

Tennessee was ahead of 1/3 of the country by finally guaranteeing women the right to vote.

They ought to be proud !

Might Carter Zoom in as well, as a shock surprise?

Rumor is, r308, that he'll be doing a number with the June Taylor dancers.

Patio-style?

[quote] Nothing will be happening for two weeks afterwards until the first debate on September 10th.

And then the Orange Anus is sentenced the following week! It's just going to get betterer and betterer!

Hopefully it gets delayed again, r311. I don't want this election to turn into a referendum on his incarceration, when it should be about abortion and preserving democracy.

Uhh—the week after Labor Day is jam packed with events…as it has been for every election for a hundred years or more.

Empty seats explained.

R302, Not to mention the upcoming nominees!

Tell-It-Like-It-Is Tim is rarin' up his "My God"s and his "Damn"s and his "IVF and our daughter Hope" to show the nation what authenticity in politics really looks and sounds like. He's clearly the Mensch We Need.

Kamala IS the Middle Class, but more than that, as a Woman of Color she is the ASPIRING Middle Class, and that group is to whom she speaks and with whom she must resonate as "one of them."

(Of course, as with taxes, always the votes of the largest demographic are sought, but I long to hear abject poverty and homelessness addressed as priority issues for the Democrats. But I guess that would be too Debbie Downer.)

On another note, haha, I find "Harris/Walz" uninspiring aurally. Normal "American" but dull. And please, NEVER "Tim"! Is that not the weakest man's name, or what?!

I think "Kamala /Coach" is catchier and more forceful-sounding.

[quote]Patio-style?

No, r310, it's a tap number and that would be murder on the terra cotta tiles.

[quote] The Obamas and Emhoff are to headline the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak Tuesday on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, turning the party’s attention toward Vice President Kamala Harris and her faceoff against Republican Donald Trump.

The Harris campaign said it would spotlight “trusted messengers” from battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days. They include Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Gary Peters and Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan; Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin. From Arizona, Sen. Mark Kelly will speak along with John Giles, the Republican mayor of Mesa.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden on stage with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, and first lady Jill Biden, right, during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina — a state that voted for Trump in 2020 but is now a major pickup opportunity for Harris — will be among the final speakers before Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday.

Please no "we go high" bullshit from Michelle. I hope the Obamas have learned that you need to punch the bully in the face.

[quote] She said that the Bronx colleague had the attitude that their Bronx constituents mattered more than Slotkin's constituents from mid Michigan. Slotkin said that she confronted the Bronx Congressperson and said that her Michigan constituents deserve to be represented as much as the other person's Bronx constituents

Interesting that you blame and hold a grudge against a presumption rather than the other option who was a guy who was retiring from a long-held seat because he was battling serious health issues.

The group that sang the National Anthem on Monday, was fantastic!

I suspect they have r318. I know Michelle is forever saddled with that line, and we tend to fall back on it too much as an explanation of What Went Wrong.

But even so, I imagine both of their speeches will have a harder edge these days.

R274: PBS is streaming a direct live feed, no commentary, on YouTube. Wonderful to put on one's smart television.

And will the anti-AOC troll kindly die? No one is interested in your little hate boner for her.

Dems are energised like hell, so we need fighting words, not empty platitudes.

Preview of what's coming for Day 2 of DNC in Chicago...

More hilarity from the Lincoln Project

[quote]They include Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada

You mean Harry Reid's hand-picked successor?

[quote]I think they shot their wad on night one.

Wednesday: Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Pete Buttigieg.

That's a cast-list I'd pay good money to watch on stage or screen. A deep bench indeed.

[quote] Wednesday: Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Pete Buttigieg.

[quote]] That's a cast-list I'd pay good money to watch on stage or screen. A deep bench indeed.

YES!

Compare and contrast this with what Republicans offered: a list of Republican nobodies, and a couch fucker.

The Republican party is SO outdated, old, and pathetic.

They're embarrassing to watch.

I don't know how anyone would/could ever vote for them.

Now Reports are that Barack is going to go all out making the case for Kamala and he will be effusive in his praise for someone he has known for more than a decade. ...Michelle, not so much...

r329 Well, then Michelle better go all in on tearing Trump a new asshole. We don't need any of those "live, laugh, love" book excerpts masquerading as a political speech.

[quote] Now Reports are that Barack is going to go all out making the case for Kamala and he will be effusive in his praise for someone he has known for more than a decade. ...Michelle, not so much...

Michelle is such a downer.

Why are they even letting her speak at the convention, if she's going to be so negative.

I never could stand her sour face.

[quote]PBS on US peace negotiations between Israel & Gaza: “The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the PM of Israel urging him not to cut a deal right now because it’s believed this will help the Harris campaign.”

Vile person. Do the protesters even care about this?

[quote]Compare and contrast this with what Republicans offered: a list of Republican nobodies, and a couch fucker.

And Hulk Hogan. Don't forget the universal icon and American super-patriot, Hulk Hogan.

[quote]Vile person. Do the protesters even care about this?

Hell no, R322.

People forget that Bill Clinton's convention speech in 2016 is credited with saving Obama's re-election chances. He defended Obama's record and contrasted it with Bush's in such a brilliant way that it changed the narrative, and Obama went on to defeat Romney. I know that he's older now, but I hope that Bill can still give another brilliant speech like that again.

Uh... R335, not to troll you... but 2016, Bush, Romney, Clinton, Obama.... it seems like a broken AI bot.

What is wrong with you, r336?

Andrea Mitchell says that there was tension between Michelle Obama and the Bidens. Now they’re whispering that she won’t go all in for Kamala. Who pissed in her cornflakes?

R337 Sorry, I re-read it and see it actually makes sense. I read that you describe Obama running against Bush in 2016... you meant 2012, and with that the sentences are credible.

R335 checking my notes…nah, you are totally full of shit. No one, nowhere, at any time, credited Bill with saving Barack.

R339 still makes no sense whatever year you want to plug in or whatever Republican you want to name.

R338 I think the conventional gossip is that Joe wanted to run in 2016... but Michele convinced Barack that he couldn't win and that it was time for Clinton. And Barack pulled the plug on any support for Joe and weighed in for Clinton.

Joe has never gotten over it... or so the gossip goes.

The last person Kamala “needs” is Bill Clinton. She’s doing just fine without him. He’s speaking because he’s a living former President, not because he is essential to her campaign.

We now return you to the convention floor, for an analysis of fashionable hats.

Adam Kinzinger speaks Wednesday night, that should be fun. Go Adam.

Weirdo

R338 The folks doing the "whispering" need to shut the fuck up. Do they really believe Michelle Obama isn't going to "go all in" for Kamala? Do they expect her to get up there and say, "Yeah, I don't like the bitch and it will be difficult for me to vote for her, but I'll hold my nose and do it." The gossipy bullshit is annoying as hell.

Exactly—she’s going to come out, shirk her shoulders and then walk off.

I have four emails in my spam folder from just the last 15 minutes. Joe, Doug, Tim and Kamala care about me and want my cash—NOW!

[quote]The Republican party is SO outdated, old, and pathetic.

What do you expect from the Plantation and KKK Party? Lynching was their last great idea and you can see how well that went.

Oh, Brooks is just one of many op-ed writers, and while this particular column was very lame, he can be a more thoughtful conservative than the likes of Ross Douthat and Bret Stephens.

R349 strictly as a technical note on US history, you’ve wrong…but I get your overall point.

R342, I have said this since 2016.

Barack wanted not only to BE historic; he wanted to MAKE history via playing Queenmaker to The First Woman President. Hubris.

OF COURSE JOE WANTED TO RUN in 2016! FGS, he was Vice-President! He deserved the chance and endorsement as much as had Bush 41 or Al Gore.

Would Biden have won in 2016? He won in 2020, so.....Strong "Possibly." At the VERY least, he would have been 73, not 77 or 81.

But in 2016 as in 2024, Joe Biden put his country before his own substantial ambition.

Only Barack Obama bet on the wrong horse. I can believe that the subsequent awfulness of the Trump Administration, and even before there WAS a Trump Administration (January 6), so enraged and offended Biden that he found it difficult to forgive Obama's 2016 undercutting of him.

So is there bad blood between the Obamas and Bidens? I believe so. Is there bad blood between the Obamas and the Harrises? I doubt it. Kamala has shed her connection to Joe pretty readily. Of course, Michelle might get jealous! (I'm the only Democrat who cares not for her.)

R342 that is laughably baseless gossip. First, Michelle?? She is not Pelosi, she was not engaging in D Party Power Politics at the time.

VP Biden in late 2015 had just lost his son Beau to cancer and it devastated him for a while, compounded by his earlier family tragedy. He was not in a campaigning/competitive head space vs the Clinton Machine. He just wasn’t. He said so openly and he meant it.

Michelle Obama had clean hands on that one. She pretty much always does.

I get tired of seeing poor summaries of what the parties used to stand for…I like to toss the Phrase “Fifth Party System” thataway and maybe let them do more reading on their own.

R353, Read between the lines. Joe also said outright that he thought he was the best one to continue the Obama agenda. The rest are statements long after the decision was made basically for him.

Again, country before himself.

Besides, the question remains: WHY did Obama prefer HRC to Joe IN THE FIRST PLACE?

As for Michelle, she can have that loser high road to herself.

[quote] Besides, the question remains: WHY did Obama prefer HRC to Joe IN THE FIRST PLACE?

Because Obama is an uptight, tight ass, cut throat.

He may not like Hillary, but he respects her game play.

But Obama has never respected Joe.

He picked Joe Biden because he was useful in getting blue collar whites to vote for him in 2008. That's all.

But he has always felt like Joe is undisciplined, too "off the cuff," and rough around the edges.

Obama is prissy and effete.

Joe Biden is blue collar, working class, Middle America.

I've never liked Obama, but I've always loved Joe and I wanted him to be President in 2008.

In my opinion, he would have been far more effective back then, especially with 8 years in the White House.

As a gay man I don't support 9 year olds getting "gender reassignment surgery". I don't support tampons in boys restrooms. I don't support men taking womens sports medals. I just don't. When is Walz friend Finke going to speak at the DNC?

When Trump was just another millionaire and the Democrats did the ‘Macarena,’ confident of victory

In the summer of 1996, Bill Clinton had few doubts he would be re-elected. The country was enjoying peace and economic prosperity, and there was no hint yet of the political polarization that was to come

R358 poor, dumb 358

R344, you heard Wednesday? I heard this morning that he will be on Thursday. Suspense!

R358 = You're right. I remember Hillary was "unstoppable" in 2016. And now everyone is drooling over "unstoppable" Kamala. I see where this is going in November. Kamala should have picked a moderate like Pete or Shapiro. Walz is getting ripped apart on social media.

R357 MIND. YOUR. OWN. DAMN. BUSINESS.

Macarena 1996! Hilz had the good sense to only clap. 👏

Democratic National Convention Draws 20 Million On First Night, Surpassing Ratings For RNC:

The only people "ripping Tim Walz apart" are wingnut Trump cult members who are floundering around trying to create some kind of reason to vote for the grifty old treasonous fuck. Picking some "moderate" would have made no difference to the cult or its fans on twitter. And are you fucking kidding me r361, that picking Pete would have made some big difference to those clowns? That he'd be immediately accepted by all the whores and grifters currently pretending to be outraged by Tim Walz?

The speaker list for this evening.

Also, Patti LaBelle is going to sing, assuming she doesn't get the James Taylor treatment.

It will be fascinating to watch Schlossberg. If he acts like he does on his socials, he'll cause a scandal of what is he? proportion. If he doesn't why does he behave so absurdly? He is a weird one, even for a trustafarian.

[quote]I loved the “virtual” roll call of states at the 2020 convention—where else would we learn that Rhode Island is the “calamari comeback state.”

If you ever visit RI, we Rhode Islanders will tell you the history as we offer you a plate of calamari. Win- win situation for you.

[quote] It will be fascinating to watch Schlossberg. If he acts like he does on his socials, he'll cause a scandal of what is he? proportion. If he doesn't why does he behave so absurdly? He is a weird one, even for a trustafarian.

Shut up.

I like him.

Jack is an oddball, and that's refreshing, for the usually "buttoned up" Kennedys.

He lets his freak flag fly, and I love it.

[quote] If you ever visit RI, we Rhode Islanders will tell you the history as we offer you a plate of calamari.

I hope it's the real thing and not the fake pig anus calamari R369.

^^^.

OK, R370, you shut up too. See ya in the cafeteria after third period.

[quote]the usually "buttoned up" Kennedys.

Yeah, never heard that one before and, honestly, don't expect to ever again.

You're no Doris Kearns Goodwin.

I'm glad that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) is speaking. Democrats from the Southwes(t minus Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego) in state and federal elected positions get ignored quite a bit.

Gov. Michelle needs to point out that Texas' abortion bans have caused women to go into New Mexico and it does cause issues on New Mexico's system.

Wonder if any delegates are staying at the Trump International Hotel in Chicago. I sure hope not, they have vacant rooms for tonight and tomorrow but the cheapest room you can get is $716 a night.

Why risk the bedbugs R376?

And Eastern European hookers.

R378 - maybe some of Melania's old friends will be in that group! She should organize a secret reunion. They can laugh about old times riding the dicks of older rich men.

I apologize, apparently PBS is doing a different stream night by night. Here's the night 2 stream.

[quote] They can laugh about old times riding the dicks of older rich men.

In Melanie's case it was more like trying to find the button 🍄.

Patti!

Patti is channeling Arefa.

Did Miss LaBelle forget the lyrics?

Seriously, they couldn't find a better wig for Patti LaBelle ? They stuck that janky dollar-store wig on her head ?

Jason Carter!

attention ho Jason Carter

Carter the Younger is HOT.

Who were those people Patti was memorializing in the song ? Were they Chicago natives who died since the last convention ?

DL fave Jack Schlossberg!

These up front speeches are shotgun speeches.

Up and out

Aw, Jack is visibly nervous.

Ha, Roger from Showbiz411 said that Jack was introducing Obama!

[quote] Did Miss LaBelle forget the lyrics?

She sounded great at the sound check earlier today but she lost her place in the song.

R391 Just how I like my men ! Up and out (after I finish off the 'up').

I bet Eugenia Daniels is fucking Malcolm Kenyatta - or at least trying to.

That caterwauling during the In Memoriam would have woken the dead.

Malcolm Kenyatta is an MSNBC fave. Not a surprise that Joy is focusing on him.

[quote] Aw, Jack is visibly nervous.

Not visibly. He was pretty good.

So apparently the Jack Uno act is just a curious life choice. Good to know.

Dear Jacko: You uh did great! Not uh crazy at all!

Love,

Mummy

PS. Will transfer the $ tonight.

PSS. Try not to let the uh photographers shoot uh so close. You look less like Daddy from uh a distance.

I missed Jack? That was the only reason to watch tonight! Did he present hole?

All these people looking down at their phones...

[quote]I bet Eugenia Daniels is fucking Malcolm Kenyatta - or at least trying to.

Doubtful.

Cute watching all the elders boogie.

Is there a Tuesday thread yet?

Who's on lead guitar--he looks soooo familiar.

[quote] Which only passed on Republican votes because too many Democrats voted against it.

[quote] And where are those Democrats and their descendants now? Hint: They're not Democrats anymore.

After John McCain's death, there was an effort to honor him by renaming the Russell Senate Building, named after segregationist Democrat Richard Russell, who served Georgia in the US Senate from 1933-1971. David Perdue, a Republican Senator from Georgia killed the effort, supporting the legacy of his fellow Georgian.

How could that guy have voted for Trump three times?

Counting the primary, r409?

R410 Ahh, good point.

Watching a bunch of ex-Trumpers trashing Trump. How did these people go from total morons to being not just rational but brave as hell to risk the wrath of MAGATs?

People get deprogrammed from all kinds of cults.

Stephanie G echos the feeling of many Republicans who do not support Trump...

To know him is to truly LOATHE him.

I'll be a busybody and volunteer to start a new thread, unless there's objection.

All in favor?

Say AYE!

Why doesn't Faye Dunaway ever do these political events? Is she a closet Republican, like Diana Ross.

Aye! Please do!

AYE!

Mr. Stribling of Pension Warriors is so inspirational, yet so sad he lost his wife to cancer... but he's kept the promise he made to never stop fighting to preserve pensions.

Motion carries

Thread Closed,

Unless you're waiting for the bar to close before you leave.

[quote]Walz is getting ripped apart on social media.

That and a quarter, or whatever the going rate is for a cup of coffee.

What social media? Truth Social? Defuckto, living there's not good for your already precarious mental health.

^^"precarious"?^^

What's social media? The Facebook?

How the fuck are grown ass people not have the capacity to FUCKING NOT MOVE for 30 fucking seconds?

r427 huh?

R428, they were take the official convention photo with a 100 year old Panoramic camera.

*taking

Sorry, R428; I was posting about the official DNC group photo. Photog must've told them about 30 times everyone must remain motionless for 23 seconds; otherwise they'd be blurred AND the person standing behind them would be blurred, as well.

And STILL people moved as the camera panned 180°.

This was posted yesterday but it hilarious.

This roll call may be a bit overcomplicated.

Who’s this queen that’s taking the roll call, and how did she get this job?

Stop the loud annoying music during the States Roll Call!!

Whose stupid decision is this?!

Rick Wilson is one of very few things I miss about Twitter.

Tonight ends a dawn.

My name is DJ Cassidy and me ego is bigger than your dreams!

Rick is on Threads and YouTube too.

For God's sake, CNN, break in with the panel. Even Fat Scott the Angry Republican is better than this.

I thought they were going to move it along tonight.

Lil Jon casting Georgia’s votes.

Are there no adults at the DNC?

I am loving this. What a contrast to the dull Repukes.

R416 - D. Ross a closet Repub.? Missed that- Don’t see on google at a glance. How do you know this slightly unexpected news?

"Mrs. Sippy! How do you cast your vote?"

"Kamala Harris campaign is the biggest cultural movement in the world"------PBS..............seriously? So much for credibility.

R440 -it’s bad yes but nothing is as bad as POS Scott Jennings (R) POS-did I mention POS? Why is he even there he’s down on everything this is John Malone’s doing-POS Trumper POS.

why isn't tthe first lesbian governor of Oregon speaking?

Shapiro a white guy! Nice change.

R435 -“ Stop the loud annoying music during the States Roll Call!! Whose stupid decision is this?!

Oh, do fuck off, and go to bed, grandpa. We deserve to scream, shout, and let loose after four years of fuck-face Trump.

Biden has been President the past four years! another victim of Trump derangement,

I wonder if Kristi Noem is watching, she has to be pissed since all the Native American tribes in SD banned from visiting.

I want to suck off DJ Cassidy - fully deep throat him.

Ugh that fucking cunt Eva Longoria.

Is Ann Richards' daughter a lesbian?

Wasn’t Ann Richard’s the lesbian?

Loved Gilberto's change in voice when he said, "Three votes present."

Is the election over yet?

Election Over: President Donald Trump.

[quote]How could that guy have voted for Trump three times?

Once was for Miss Congeniality.

Harris from Wisconsin-Wow

Audio glitch?

Navarro looks amazing

Maxine's got her good wig on tonight.

Navarro: I will take these riches from the oligarchs - only for you!

They won’t let us hear Ana Navarro-not right

r454 no one is in line for that, so you do you gurl

I don't like that blue on Kamala. Once she's POTUS bring on some brights.

Schumer's not exactly gripping them.

[quote]Navarro looks amazing

Ozempic is a miracle drug.

R335 is absolutely right. I Remember it well. Obama messed up a debate too in 2012. Bill gave one hell of an analysis and advocated for the record and justification to re elect Obama at the convention.Obama even joked about Bill being his "Explainer in Chief" The race between Romney and Obama was closer than it should have been. Obama finally turned it around at the other debate.

Thos people making such a fuss about Jesse Jackson. I remember well how divisive and nasty he was both in 1984 and in 1988.

There is a new thread for Tuesday DNC.

Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!

Go to the new thread

Why?

As High Priestess, I call upon the Goddess Muriel to stop this thread, right here and now!!

Why?

By the time we get to Wednesday there will be three open threads for the same Convention, all live tweeting.

If we coalesce this thread and move the posting to the erroneously titled Part III, it will stop the Wednesday Train wreck.

This is the Monday Thread. Please move to the Tuesday thread.

Muriel does not have to close this thread, DLers need to move to the TUESDAY thread.

That is all

We're not your therapist. I'm happy here.

[quote]If we coalesce this thread and move the posting to the erroneously titled Part III, it will stop the Wednesday Train wreck.

The current Tuesday Thread for people on Tuesday who are watching the Convention on Tuesday.

stamps foot!

Must control DL!

Must control DL!

Must control DL!

R458 Me, too ! So funny - love that guy.

I am curious to hear the Obamas but this is worse than last night.

The audience is barely listening.

r486, it is not a controlling, it is corrective.

The Monitors only step in when errors are made in sequencing and naming.

That is all. It decreases confusion. But if you are like r488, go ahead and post alone.

I'd rather post alone than put up with you, R489.

Corrective. Who the fuck do you think you are? Because the answer is an unknown little control freak on a message board.

And for the unfortunate people who started these threads, never start a Thread Name with a Part #.

The first thread should have been

The Democratic National Convention - Monday (if you were going do do daily threads)

And then start a Tuesday thread. Parts are used to connect threads that go over 600 posts.

^ Hopefully, that'll help Jon Tester win a most difficult race.

Good point, R490. I didn't even know there was a special Tuesday night edition until i was corrected. Quite why it needed breaking up I don't know, but I stand corrected.

r490, I am a person who hates to see people fuck up threads when they do not know what they have done.

I am also a person who teaches how to properly load a New Thread.

List the name of the thread and then a few sentences in the original post.

If you have a screed to load, post it in the R1. That way, people on their phones do not have to scroll past all of your nonsense.

It is simply a consideration.

You are also a person with several compulsive disorders.

Damn I’m pooped. Obama is going to be on at midnight.

Unfortunately, I do not care about your assessment.

Just moving traffic to the Tuesday Thread.

Go fold your sweaters, freak.

Unfortunately, I do not care about your assessment.

Just moving traffic to the Tuesday Thread.

Whenever someone starts off a sentence with "I'm a person who.." or "I'm the type of person who..." or :You know me..." it's a definite sign of Narcissism.

This thread will peter out at 600 and then Part III will take over and go to 600 replies.

Then somebody can start Wednesday's thread and leave out the Part IV stuff and just call it Wednesday.

Unfortunately, I do not care about your assessment.

Just moving traffic to the Tuesday Thread.

R501, or desperate loneliness.

I can't stand when people say shit like "You know me when it comes to buying furniture..."

No, I don't know you - I've only known you for fifteen minutes. But now I know for sure you have a Narcissistic personality.

You know you are missing the Michelle discussion on the other thread.

I just got a text from Doug...holy shit.

Fuck off, fun sponge.

Melania will recap it for us, R506.

Please move to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday continuation thread:

Well, you finally got it through your thick head how a conversation flows. Dildo.

[quote]So is there bad blood between the Obamas and Bidens? I believe so.

There is some bad blood between Michelle O and the Bidens. MO became firm friends with Hunter's ex-wife, Kathleen, when she was in the WH. She was upset and dismayed at how not only Hunter, but the rest of the Biden family treated her when he divorced her, then started up an affair with Beau's widow. She sided with Kathleen and hasn't been close to Joe or Jill since.

It is no longer Monday

Please move to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday continuation thread:

[quote] This thread will peter out at 600 and then Part III will take over and go to 600 replies.

[quote] Then somebody can start Wednesday's thread and leave out the Part IV stuff and just call it Wednesday.

Here.

There is already a part III and you are confusing people with another part III.

That is why the combined singular thread is not confusing.

We praise the Monatrice who is standing with her paddle ready to spank any errant posters here.

The Monatrice does not spank, but cajoles and informs. And the Monatrice is persistent.

The last poster this obsessive and annoying was Greg and we know that ended.

Love Dana Nessel: "You can pry this wedding band from my cold dead gay hand!"

[quote]Trump also, falsely, took credit for lowering insulin costs. Quelle surprise.

I never said that. You know that. I know that. Hannibal Lecter and Shark know that. I said that *as the inventor of insulin* I was the one who made it possible for the radical Marxist left to index the price of insulin on the level of a fast sinking electrical boat.

Time to fill this useless thread up.

[quote] Time to fill this useless thread up

Zat eez vat I say, except I use word poosey in place of thread.

Find a real peenus, Melaria. You'll be much happier for it.

This thread is a tribute to people who think they know how to set up contiguous threads, but who really don't.

Maybe we should close this thread with naked men. We'll start with closet queen.

La Cockgobler.

THREAD CLOSED

What do you think we're trying to do?

We have to waste 71 posts to close this silly thread.

Cute guys

Working Class Nudes? (We've got to kill this thing somehow)

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This thread is dead to me!

That's the point r542.

We had people start threads who did not know how to do it, and we end up with open threads to nowhere.

We have some blank thread to close out here.

Just let this thread die on the vine, toots.

We had people start threads who did not know how to do it, and we end up with open threads to nowhere.

We have some blank thread to close out here.

The idiots who claim that their mental disease causes them to post confusing and unnecessary threads must be shamed!

Did anyone start a part VII from last night?

Six filled up fast and I didn't see a new one start

r546, Classic W&W

The asshole who started part III:

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Part III -The Democratic National Convention - Wednesday Evening, 8/21/2024

Because I have OCD and I like this structured format better.

The combined "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday" thread is too chaotic for my brain to handle.

Anyone else?

Some of you bitches take DL WAY too seriously.

R546:

It is an honor to kill this thread, just like I killed my career.

Pull the plug! Pull the plug!