I think I like the virtual convention better, actually

[Clash City Rocker]

It seems more genuine, somehow. No one is playing for applause, they’re just speaking from their hearts. And if feels like there is a wider range of speakers. Michelle blew it out the first night, but the best line was probably “His only preexisting condition was trusting Trump.” I got a chill when I heard that.

Anyone else feel the same way?

[luvs2sing]

1. Totally agree! nt

[doc03]

2. I agree no interrupting the speakers with applause on every other

word.

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. Absolutely!

It's all about people, not pageants.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. There's a lot less wasted time; we don't have to listen to speeches that are

constantly interrupted by applause. This way is a lot more efficient and interesting, and it's giving a lot more people a chance not only to speak but be paid attention to.

[muntrv]

5. The speeches are directed to the viewers and not to the convention floor.

[aquamarina]

6. Agree wholeheartedly

[onecaliberal]

7. Yes, I am loving this.

[rufus dog]

8. I will safely predict that after next week

We may have a different perspective.

That being said, I agree. Although a lot of work went into the planning. Next week I predict a lame copy cat attempt by the Repukes.

[tanyev]

9. I like it, too.

No loss of momentum from moving people on and off a stage, pausing for applause, etc. Weaker speakers can be considerately edited. Maybe future conventions will be more of a hybrid of the two styles.

[herding cats]

10. Same here. 👍

The message is more focused and resonates better.

[PatSeg]

11. It feels much more personal

I like the many voices of average Americans.

[solara]

12. Absolutely agree n/t

[Freedomofspeech]

13. My husband and I just said the same thing!

[roamer65]

14. I do, too.

[badhair77]

15. I agree.

I like having ordinary citizens involved. And I don’t miss all the applause pauses.

[SoonerPride]

16. Yes. This is better.

The convention hall and balloons and shit was hackneyed in the 80s

Time to move into the now.

This feels more intimate.

This feels more real.

This has a chance to connect to the YouTube generation.

[Alliepoo]

17. I like it, too!!

[Alliepoo]

18. I like it, too!!

[a kennedy]

19. Love it soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better.

Although, Milwaukee would have received millions of dollars and got noticed on the United States stage.....I love the personal touch of each state nominating Joe, and even Bernie for that matter. It’s been a great experience.

[choie]

20. Absolutely Agree!

It's more intimate and more meaningful than the typical overblown rah rah convention antics.

[Xolodno]

21. It also gets more face time for others.

Who would never get any speaking time under a normal convention. So we get to hear from a more diverse group than usual.

For example, Reagan's last Convention speech wasn't shown on the networks due to Pat Buchanan's long and winded speech...when the GOP desperately needed Reagan. But after reading Bolton's book...and given he and Pat are cut from the same cloth, think it was intentional. They fucking hated Reagan worse than any Democratic politician or supporter. It's because of Bolton we unilaterally pulled out of negotiated treaties...when the rest of the world wanted us to stay in them. They saw Reagan as a weakling for willing to negotiate....let that sink in for a minute.

[Generic Brad]

22. It is more intimate

They are speaking directly to us and making excellent use of the medium (excepting the role call).