buckeyemike Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Kinda boring Were there protesters taken out earlier in the speech? I'm watching on Yahoo and surfing at the same time.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 Were there protesters taken out earlier in the speech? I'm watching on Yahoo and surfing at the same time. Yeah, two knuckleheads. Anarchy lives. Though it's a major problem for the Rs that they got credentials. Should never happen.
KD in CA Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 It's a mediocre speech. I'm having a hard time seeing him outshining BO in the debates. Sarah v. Hillary in 2016?
Kelly the Dog Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Face it, he's horrible. And almost as embarrassing to watch as GW. He's a war hero. That's what he is.
buckeyemike Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Hmmm...don't remember anarchists at Obama's speech at Mile High last week. Reminds me of an old P.J. O'Rourke line about why you never see Republican protesters...because they have jobs. Getting back to the speech; speaking from a teleprompter is not McCain's forte. He's best when he shoots from the hip, and I think the forum is not favorable to McCain's natural style.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 How much longer . . . ? "Ok, I guess that's it. Ah, who's up for celebrating at Old Country Buffet?"
KD in CA Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Face it, he's horrible. And almost as embarrassing to watch as GW. He's a war hero. That's what he is. Horrible speechmaker? Sure. Horrible President? Can't really tell from tonight. I'll still take him over a guy with virtually no experience in anything other than reading off a teleprompter.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 It's a mediocre speech. I'm having a hard time seeing him outshining BO in the debates. Sarah v. Hillary in 2016? Is it too late for the Rs to flip the ticket? Won't win but at least go down swinging.
buckeyemike Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 I think he's actually improving as he finishes. Again, McCain is best when he speaks his mind, without a teleprompter. He started off pretty weak, but he is rallying.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 I think he's actually improving as he finishes. Again, McCain is best when he speaks his mind, without a teleprompter. He started off pretty weak, but he is rallying. Agreed. I think he got up to second gear.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 Agreed. I think he got up to second gear. Did they upload the concession speech by accident?
KD in CA Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Is it too late for the Rs to flip the ticket? Won't win but at least go down swinging. Honestly, couldn't they have found Palin six months ago? She blows the rest of the GOP field away.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Horrible speechmaker? Sure. Horrible President? Can't really tell from tonight. I'll still take him over a guy with virtually no experience in anything other than reading off a teleprompter. Give me the long list of great American Presidents who lacked an ability to inspire the nation, had charisma, and created a feeling of belief by just watching them and/or listening to them that we are the best the world has to offer. That, of course, doesn't mean just because you have those qualities you deserve to be President, but IMO you need them to be a great President, and he don't got 'em. I'm not talking about Obama here, only McCain. Of course, I don't like his policies or personality or truthfulness but that's another thread.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 Give me the long list of great American Presidents who lacked an ability to inspire the nation, had charisma, and created a feeling of belief by just watching them and listening to them that we are the best the world has to offer. That, of course, doesn't mean just because you have those qualities you deserve to be President, but IMO you need them to be a great President, and he don't got 'em. I'm not talking about Obama here, only McCain. Of course, I don't like his policies or personality or truthfulness but that's another thread. I don't know. I think McCain has inspired at least half the hall.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 I don't know. I think McCain has inspired at least half the hall. You mean from the full, totally inspired hall he was handed? Maybe.
finknottle Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 I think he's actually improving as he finishes. Again, McCain is best when he speaks his mind, without a teleprompter. He started off pretty weak, but he is rallying. I agree - he got stronger and stronger as he went on. By the end of it, I thought it was perhaps the best acceptance speech I had ever heard. Totally surprised me. I've always thought of him as a stiff.
buckeyemike Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Hahahaha...the song right now playing at the arena? "Barracuda" by Heart.
Max Fischer Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 I agree - he got stronger and stronger as he went on. By the end of it, I thought it was perhaps the best acceptance speech I had ever heard. Totally surprised me. I've always thought of him as a stiff. Seriously? That place was dead. He could have read the dictionary loud in the last few lines and they would have cheered.
Wacka Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 I loee it! They're playing Barracuda! Palin's nickname!
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