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DNC TV Closing Night
Our last thread for the Democratic National Convention 2020. Biden acceptance speech.
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The foundation’s giving patterns and management came under scrutiny during Mr. Trump’s run for office, and last year the New York attorney general filed a lawsuit accusing the president and his family of using the foundation as an extension of their businesses and the campaign.
The payments were part of a settlement announced last month that capped a drawn-out legal battle. In the end, the president admitted in court documents that he had used the foundation to settle legal obligations of his businesses and even to purchase a portrait of himself.
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Now we are in sf. We are watching the convention too. Our house is still standing and not in danger but we can’t get there because so many roads are closef
KGC – I too am happy you’re OK. There’s nothing that scatters your brain more than having to evacuate with the thought you’re going to lose your home.
The Dems have done a very nice job with the convention. If Joe gives a decent speech tonight Dems should be good to go.
Trump is a wounded dangerous animal – piloting a burning ship. Nothing less than an uninvolved, corrupt, ignorant grifter. What he’s capable of over the next couple of months scares the hell out of me. That’s typical of the Narcissist – they strike out when they feel threatened – and the world is about to come crashing down on him.
Hi fellow Lovers of Craig. I was watching on PBS when Julia started — soooo funny, just love her — and they went back to talking to other persons and didn’t show her full intro!! I switched quickly to CNN. Speaking of T being willing to kill, I have no dobut in my mind that he sent a message to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia that they needed to “do something about” Khashoggi.
who’da thunk a national convention should become a regular TV series. they should just buy the air time and broadcast it weekly until election day. Slick!
Great idea and pay the entertainers. Many of them have been out of work for months due to the live venues being closed. The wealthier are keeping the behind the scenes alive right now.
If you get a chance, watch this, again. About half of it is still appropriate today, amazingly. I realized that I like this year’s DNC better than the ole days with the funny hats and balloons. It feels more intimate now.Ann Richards at the 1988 Dem convention.
Tonight is really moving out the Joe Biden story. I really want those kids he’s helped overcome stuttering. His best story of all. Surely they won’t leave that out.
What with the nationalism, white nationalism, xenophobia, etc. the rnc is going to be DIFFERENT. Different from the DNC. Will conspiracy theories abound? How weird will it get? One can only imagine! Fireworks will be the least of it.
Sorry, kitchen duty. Been watching for the full hour. Really good stuff. Isn’t dumbass supposed to be flim flamming near Scranton tonight? It will be his usual Small, mean spirited bullshit.
Bunker Boy is trying to draw attention away from the convention, but only the racists pay attention to him.
Biden is talking about real solutions that he can and will follow through on. tRUMP’s got nothing for anyone but himself, his cronies, and, his Rushun overlords.
This is the kind of thing that makes this feel so much more personal. “former Dem rivals on zoom is so cool. another example why this virtual format so much better than old school conventions”
They still didn’t get to the whole story. There are hundreds of kids with his phone number who talk to him for help with their stuttering. it’s amazing stuff
I actually feel better – watching the positive message and hope for the future. I’ve had wayyyy to much of the orange haired bastard over the past couple of years. Well done Democrats!
I’m sorry, Biden’s speech is a bust
He needs to be speaking to the nation and he is only speaking to you people.
Why the continual laundry list of ethnic groups, that is for the primaries.
Sigh, But thats Joe
Jack
Yep Pogo. He had me spooked at first, sounded too much like a senator. But it’s interesting, as soon as he talked about his friendship with Obama he shifted to Real Joe mode. Much relieved.
Whadaya bet SFB wants a bigger fireworks display because he thinks that’s what sells? All of the things that SFB warns will happen under Biden…are what have actually happened under SFB.
BIDEN will be the one to fix what’s broken, and, what’s been made worse under SFB.
Biden/Harris 2020!
“if you came here uncertain, i hope you’re resolved, and if you came here resolved, i hope you’re fired-up to help elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris” -Rep Bennie Thompson closing remark
jack – I didn’t know what to expect, good or bad, but I really LOVED the speech. Like, I’m not even sad that Warren isn’t the nominee right now.
It was hopeful, but not full of empty promises. It was truthful, like a tough-love parent would be truthful.
Orange Julius will just continue to be a fear-monger, whipping up racism while denying his responsibility for deaths and a worsening economy due to his mishandling of the the pandemic. That’s what you can expect from the Republican/Russian klan meeting, next week.
Joe Jedi (the light side) vs Donny-the-Sith (the dark side).
Good thread topic. Who will President Biden pick?
I don’t remember who said it, but whatever Joe decides becomes the reasonable choice. Kamala was a great, first pick.
Yang for HUD? I no longer like the word tsar, but Yang could be a special pick to head up the tech sector.
Leave the sitting Senators be, but Bloomberg, Steyer, Beto, Castro…
bannon’s mentor & muse in re charity scamming & skimming
NYTimes dec 10, 2019:
Lively Hillary interview on MSNBC just now. So much more relaxed and relatable these days.
Damn. Hillary almost said Trump would also kill opponents, when talking about Putin poisoning his foes
craig, did you mean to say “damn, Hillary” (note the comma) or “damn Hillary”?
almost? he would in a heart beat if it didn’t cost him too much. just ask his ex-enforcer cohen.
Now we are in sf. We are watching the convention too. Our house is still standing and not in danger but we can’t get there because so many roads are closef
KGC, so relieved to hear you’re safe.
I wonder if the timing of the poisoning of Poo-tin’s opponent is to send a message to the Rushun assets in the Senate and the WH?
crackers – Glad you guys are safe.
As for tRUMP killing opponents, he’s already killed many, many voters (some undoubtedly his) and he has no conscience, so…
He wants to kill somebody so bad he can almost taste it.
“take her out.”
Etc
KJC
Glad you are safe and here with us.
Nice little skit with Yang and Louis-Dreyfus
Pitching to the Yang Gang.
Julia crushin’ it
Ha Patd, I added a period, not just a comma
KGC, glad you guys are OK
wow, rare shout-out to the atheists
Deer have been going to the Rio Grande forever. Yesterday one died entangled in Trump’s wall on the hottest day of the year.
KGC – I too am happy you’re OK. There’s nothing that scatters your brain more than having to evacuate with the thought you’re going to lose your home.
The Dems have done a very nice job with the convention. If Joe gives a decent speech tonight Dems should be good to go.
Trump is a wounded dangerous animal – piloting a burning ship. Nothing less than an uninvolved, corrupt, ignorant grifter. What he’s capable of over the next couple of months scares the hell out of me. That’s typical of the Narcissist – they strike out when they feel threatened – and the world is about to come crashing down on him.
Wonderful first 1/2 hour. Chicks to John Lewis then to John Legend and Common. I love it.
Was that the Chicks singing national anthem? Awesome
John Legend is doing the Convention proud!!
Hi fellow Lovers of Craig. I was watching on PBS when Julia started — soooo funny, just love her — and they went back to talking to other persons and didn’t show her full intro!! I switched quickly to CNN. Speaking of T being willing to kill, I have no dobut in my mind that he sent a message to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia that they needed to “do something about” Khashoggi.
The Chicks were GREAT. John Legend is also great.
who’da thunk a national convention should become a regular TV series. they should just buy the air time and broadcast it weekly until election day. Slick!
ooh ooh ooh ,…… love that nasty nasty woman
Craig you are on to something. A weekly Democratic Party Program would be a huge hit!!!
hoping they do a segment on all the kids Joe has helped with their stuttering condition. it’s powerful stuff
The struggle to be what we ought to be is difficult, demanding, and ongoing ……
Sarah Cooper!!! How great is this!!!!!
Sarah Cooper. YES!
Craig – I am seeing only comments from me and you. Is anyone else commenting and I am just not getting them for some reason?
Ha, MJ. I think you and I only commenters right now
LOVE Cory Booker
How’s your dad?
Craig
Great idea and pay the entertainers. Many of them have been out of work for months due to the live venues being closed. The wealthier are keeping the behind the scenes alive right now.
Doing well. Thanks mj
Can you imagine tRUMP asking anyone how their family was doing?
I was away for a bit reading the voter suppression meltdown tweets.
Craig, the dems could purchase the TV time with Bloomberg’s money, no?
If you get a chance, watch this, again. About half of it is still appropriate today, amazingly. I realized that I like this year’s DNC better than the ole days with the funny hats and balloons. It feels more intimate now.Ann Richards at the 1988 Dem convention.
Bowing out. Kindle makes this difficult. Have a great rest of the Convention.
I sent a birthday message to one of my rampant, Repug relatives in CA. Told her I hoped the card wasn’t late, but the obstruction of mail delivery…
Tonight is really moving out the Joe Biden story. I really want those kids he’s helped overcome stuttering. His best story of all. Surely they won’t leave that out.
Julia! Ha!
What with the nationalism, white nationalism, xenophobia, etc. the rnc is going to be DIFFERENT. Different from the DNC. Will conspiracy theories abound? How weird will it get? One can only imagine! Fireworks will be the least of it.
LOL BiD! Ask her if she’s eaten any children lately. Do they taste like chicken?
Sorry, kitchen duty. Been watching for the full hour. Really good stuff. Isn’t dumbass supposed to be flim flamming near Scranton tonight? It will be his usual Small, mean spirited bullshit.
Tammy Duckworth is bad ass!
Bunker Boy is trying to draw attention away from the convention, but only the racists pay attention to him.
Biden is talking about real solutions that he can and will follow through on. tRUMP’s got nothing for anyone but himself, his cronies, and, his Rushun overlords.
Tammy! Good to see her!
Cadet Bone Spurs. Coward-in-Chief. Gotta love Duckworth!
Duckworth: “Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to call himself commander in chief for another 4 minutes, let alone another 4 years.”
Liking Mayor Pete’s string lights (it’s a gay thing)
former Dem rivals on zoom is so cool. another example why this virtual format so much better than old school conventions
Agree, Craig… love this group!
I am loving the panel of the other candidates talking.
Joe Biden “is empathetic, is honest, is DECENT” — Bernie Sanders
Bloomberg, just write checks and shut up
Bloomberg is doing a good job of showing what a crappy businessman trump actually is…
Craig, you are getting your wish. This little boy is wonderful.
Hallelujah, the stutter story
This young man is great!
DECENT, that’s the right word. Gotta project strength as well.
Love this kid with the stutter. Very touching.
This is the kind of thing that makes this feel so much more personal. “former Dem rivals on zoom is so cool. another example why this virtual format so much better than old school conventions”
They still didn’t get to the whole story. There are hundreds of kids with his phone number who talk to him for help with their stuttering. it’s amazing stuff
Steph Curry’s kids are cute.
…really effective messaging
Was kinda worried but best they didn’t hide Hunter
I actually feel better – watching the positive message and hope for the future. I’ve had wayyyy to much of the orange haired bastard over the past couple of years. Well done Democrats!
This speech needs to get more conversational, real quick
it’s fine
Talking about Obama he’s getting more down to earth, warming to the moment
Good Biden speech!
Ok he’s riffing now, much better than the opening
Yes, he’s talking to us now, breaking through the glass
It strikes me as genuine. I like it. After 3 years of insanity… Now he’s touching the points he needs to touch.
I’m sorry, Biden’s speech is a bust
He needs to be speaking to the nation and he is only speaking to you people.
Why the continual laundry list of ethnic groups, that is for the primaries.
Sigh, But thats Joe
Jack
i would be pleased to have an adult as President.
Yep Pogo. He had me spooked at first, sounded too much like a senator. But it’s interesting, as soon as he talked about his friendship with Obama he shifted to Real Joe mode. Much relieved.
I loved his speech!
I LOVE JOE BIDEN! This was an inspirational call to arms! JOE WILL BE A GREAT POTUS!
Jack, think again, you might be a bit harsh there. But maybe you’re right. I’m hearing what I want to hear.
That was great! Now if the talking heads would just stop keeping on about how different this convention is.
i only watched tonight, besides Obama and Harris, yesterday, but this was very creative and frankly amazing programming.
Joe’s speech was good.
Well I’m glad he got better but the people he needed to reach had probably done what I did put him on mute and missed his come back.
Jack
…demonstrations of responsible socializing- more leadership in one night than in 3+ years of trump presidency
Whadaya bet SFB wants a bigger fireworks display because he thinks that’s what sells? All of the things that SFB warns will happen under Biden…are what have actually happened under SFB.
BIDEN will be the one to fix what’s broken, and, what’s been made worse under SFB.
Biden/Harris 2020!
Oooh Mr. Worldwide, yes plz
They’re holding hands. C’mon, don’t give them any non-socially distant stuff.
the drive-in rally with fireworks a nice touch
“if you came here uncertain, i hope you’re resolved, and if you came here resolved, i hope you’re fired-up to help elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris” -Rep Bennie Thompson closing remark
so, there you go
jack – I didn’t know what to expect, good or bad, but I really LOVED the speech. Like, I’m not even sad that Warren isn’t the nominee right now.
It was hopeful, but not full of empty promises. It was truthful, like a tough-love parent would be truthful.
Orange Julius will just continue to be a fear-monger, whipping up racism while denying his responsibility for deaths and a worsening economy due to his mishandling of the the pandemic. That’s what you can expect from the Republican/Russian klan meeting, next week.
Joe Jedi (the light side) vs Donny-the-Sith (the dark side).
Bink – That’s a great video/song. Poof! Donny just lost Florida.
Yeah, “Pitbull”, aka “Mr. Worldwide” has a very positive outlook and message, which i something i am up for, these days.
(that song i posted, above, played during the post-acceptance speech fireworks, for those that missed it.)
OK, thx for the chat, ✌️❤️🇺🇸
President Biden did a good job tonight. Now let’s get on to picking the Cabinet.
Good thread topic. Who will President Biden pick?
I don’t remember who said it, but whatever Joe decides becomes the reasonable choice. Kamala was a great, first pick.
Yang for HUD? I no longer like the word tsar, but Yang could be a special pick to head up the tech sector.
Leave the sitting Senators be, but Bloomberg, Steyer, Beto, Castro…
Good night. It was a good night.
Craig, the cabinet: Yang, Mayor Pete, Elizabeth, etc. *sigh* A GREAT one!
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