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displacedvermoter

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67. Somebody last night opined that this was

Thu Aug 22, 2024, 08:45 AM

Aug 2024

a political convention and "not a concert" with some concern. But, you know, people actually watch concerts, and remember them!

(Truth be told I don't remember a lot of concerts I went to 🙄 when I was younger!!!)

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Andrew Weissmann: "Is it just me, or is this the best friggin convention we have ever seen?" [View all] Dennis Donovan Aug 2024 OP

I'm 65 and it's the best I've ever seen. bullimiami Aug 2024 #1

Hear, hear. I never thought anything could top the '92 DNC. peppertree Aug 2024 #28

Agree. mzmolly Aug 2024 #36

Wasn't it though. My favorite, I must admit, was Zell Miller peppertree Aug 2024 #38

Zell Miller was great. mzmolly Aug 2024 #43

Remember when Zell said he wanted to challenge Tweety to a dual? NoSheep Aug 2024 #48

Oh - that's right. By then he had pretty much turned coat, sadly. peppertree Aug 2024 #49

yeah...ye ole likker NoSheep Aug 2024 #68

As they often say in the Deep South: peppertree Aug 2024 #69

that's a good one! NoSheep Aug 2024 #70

Why, thank you. peppertree Aug 2024 #71

I'm 75 and I've never watched a convention. BonnieJW Aug 2024 #31

Mr. Weissmann North Shore Chicago Aug 2024 #2

Wow! My opinion too. rockbluff botanist Aug 2024 #3

For Weissmann to make that statement is awesome!! wordstroken Aug 2024 #21

Made the some comment last night - Andrew is one intelligent guy!!! FHRRK Aug 2024 #4

It's kind of blowin' me away.... How do they possibly top last night? Chakaconcarne Aug 2024 #5

I would be willing to bet Tim Walz has a couple meme's tucked away. gordianot Aug 2024 #30

I'm 71. I've seen them all since the late 50s. They used to be on all day when I was a child. badhair77 Aug 2024 #6

But back then they would actually cover the nuts and bolts displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #12

And, remember, they had only weeks to reframe the convention to support Harris instead of Biden. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #66

Somebody last night opined that this was displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #67

That was my reaction on the first night PatSeg Aug 2024 #7

Filling two arenas & connecting the two events was masterful!!! CrispyQ Aug 2024 #8

Our leaders are bringing their A game to take the country back. D23MIURG23 Aug 2024 #9

In my mind, I don't think anything can top 2008. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #10

That was awesome.... but I don't think even that can top what we've seen this year. NT Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #14

That's cool. I disagree. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #18

I agree. johnnyfins Aug 2024 #22

Exactly. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #27

"there's still a decent chance Trump somehow pulls this off" - if not winning the election, erronis Aug 2024 #39

Loving it! Wild blueberry Aug 2024 #11

Nicely written - I feel your vibes. erronis Aug 2024 #40

Definitely. I had planned to give it a miss. Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #13

My 17th Cirsium Aug 2024 #15

It absolutely is! ananda Aug 2024 #16

Hell yes!! Much more diverse, fun, YOUNG, energetic & vibrant with uplifting messages of hope and moving forward onetexan Aug 2024 #17

Have watched these conventions since I was a youngster. I remember mostly male faces, almost ALL white, Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #25

Wow! Your thoughtful post brought tears to my eyes also. Joy again. erronis Aug 2024 #41

Thank you, erronis. Mostly, it's just lived experience, shared in hopes of inspiring Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #50

Thank you for this comment. It made my day. n/t. NNadir Aug 2024 #57

And you made mine. Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #58

I totally agree about the DJ! He's so awesome, and what a great way to set up the roll call! That was so much BComplex Aug 2024 #47

Yes. It's 2008 but more - ms liberty Aug 2024 #19

Going to be a tough act to follow in 2028 relayerbob Aug 2024 #20

Having any convention at all in 2028 TommyT139 Aug 2024 #44

That's a good point relayerbob Aug 2024 #45

I don't know . . . moreland01 Aug 2024 #23

I agree, but I think the last 3+ years have also been filled with positive actions erronis Aug 2024 #42

The DNC has to be COMMENDED for the Roll Call of States PARTY!!! ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2024 #24

Gonna be hard to top, 2nd Gentleman, Michelle, and Barack...... a kennedy Aug 2024 #26

Jamie Harrison was not taking any chances yobrault1 Aug 2024 #29

It's a good one! I'd change a few things, but I'd happily give it 4.5 stars. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #32

It is the best rollout to convention I've ever seen Jarqui Aug 2024 #33

It's not just you SpankMe Aug 2024 #34

The best mzmolly Aug 2024 #35

This is the best, but, the most exciting I think was the 1968 convention. Who knew what was going to happen next. LiberalArkie Aug 2024 #37

Well, I still love the old ones best with all the spontaneity but of the modern ones this is the best friggin' one!! nt Peregrine Took Aug 2024 #46

Do you remember when the delegates used to marybourg Aug 2024 #64

Oh it's pretty goddamned AWESOME Blue Owl Aug 2024 #51

Out of the PARK!! Cha Aug 2024 #52

Damn straight... ultralite001 Aug 2024 #53

I feel like I'm mainlining joy. Nt lostnfound Aug 2024 #54

This is the first one I've actually watched Elessar Zappa Aug 2024 #55

I agree with Andrew LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #56

I remember 1968 joanbarnes Aug 2024 #59

Indeed, yes! Wednesdays Aug 2024 #60

OMG yes Hekate Aug 2024 #61

A resounding yes I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2024 #62

I just remembered the White House Convention of 2020. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2024 #63

The enthusiasm, the positive energy! Aussie105 Aug 2024 #65