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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 20, 2020 8:26:51 GMT -6
Like 44, he calms me. And last night, I didn't feel the usual sense of calm and it was sort of jarring for me. Like, if he is scared, if he is worried, man I am FUCKING WORRIED. I am not attacking him at all. It was one of the best speeches he has ever given. Surgical. On point. It was everything he needed to say and should say and I am very grateful he did. It took guts.
This shit is real and we need to take it seriously. We can't get it wrong again.
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Post by roloma on Aug 20, 2020 8:36:36 GMT -6
I fell asleep last night so I watch Kamala just now. The intro video was amazing. Nailed why she is the perfect choice. I was VERY excited because there was a blip from a woman from Iowa, Deidre DeJear, who ran for Secretary of State in 2018 (and sadly lost by about 102,000 votes - but did so well against a white male opponent). She is a-fucking-mazing and I love her to bits and pieces. Kamala endorsed her when she was running and I believe they are pretty good friends.
I loved the Iowa representation as a whole last night. I think there is an actual chance to flip the state back to blue this election and focusing on those rural folks and farmers who have been hurt by T policies is SO smart. There are some who are willing to vote against T, or just not vote for president at all, but they need to be seen and heard.
And, of course, Kamala just nailed it. Killed it. She was perfect.
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Post by elle on Aug 20, 2020 9:48:41 GMT -6
Iām going to rewatch the speeches tomorrow. I felt like Obamaās was a warning to us all. It was so good, as usual, but man, I felt...chilled? Iām having a hard time explaining. I could really feel his anger and disdain. More than I ever have. Just whew. I think he's legit freaked out I mean, aren't we all. And with the information he's privy to, I can only imagine how much worse it is for him.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 10:52:44 GMT -6
So I think I want the roll call to always be virtual like it was this year. The actual conventions can have a feel of a bunch of elites all gathered together wearing funny hats and feel very detached from a lot of the country. But by literally going around the states and territories and letting them choose what and whom to highlight about and from their state felt a lot more like it was inviting all Americans into the process.
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Post by elle on Aug 20, 2020 10:57:32 GMT -6
So I think I want the roll call to always be virtual like it was this year. The actual conventions can have a feel of a bunch of elites all gathered together wearing funny hats and feel very detached from a lot of the country. But by literally going around the states and territories and letting them choose what and whom to highlight about and from their state felt a lot more like it was inviting all Americans into the process. I said this same thing to my H in the middle of roll call, didn't even need to see the whole thing, ha. So much better than the groups trying to queue up to the microphones and crowd in etc. The video is just a really nice moment all around.
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Post by Eagles on Aug 20, 2020 17:10:47 GMT -6
Like 44, he calms me. And last night, I didn't feel the usual sense of calm and it was sort of jarring for me. Like, if he is scared, if he is worried, man I am FUCKING WORRIED. I am not attacking him at all. It was one of the best speeches he has ever given. Surgical. On point. It was everything he needed to say and should say and I am very grateful he did. It took guts. This shit is real and we need to take it seriously. We can't get it wrong again. I watched a video back in June about how bittersweet it was in the WH on the day SCOTUS legalized gay marriage, because it was also the day of the service for the pastor of Mother Emanuel in Charleston. So while it was a joyful day, it was also mixed with grief. I don't remember who said it, but someone interviewed said that Obama was always "the healer in chief." And it's like...yeah. No matter how much pain there was, even after Sandy Hook, Obama had this way of speaking that was solemn but made you feel that we could find a way forward. I don't think even the healer in chief can fix what has been torn and broken in less than four years and it terrifies him.
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Post by Ls2012 on Aug 20, 2020 18:11:29 GMT -6
I'm going to miss tonight because of a terrible headache (just giving up and going to bed now). I look forward to hearing how it goes! I'm sorry, @icedtea. I hope the sleep helps and you feel better.
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Post by Notarobot on Aug 20, 2020 18:16:24 GMT -6
I'm here tonight for the first time able to watch it live! Caught up on last night's - I want to say episode? - and it was super powerful. Watching the live Pod Save America and opening a beer. I have high hopes.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 18:21:58 GMT -6
I'm here watching the Crooked pre show. I have wine.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 18:24:26 GMT -6
OG. Feel better
HRC is on msnbc with Rachel Nicole and Joy
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Post by Eagles on Aug 20, 2020 18:30:39 GMT -6
I'm going to miss tonight because of a terrible headache (just giving up and going to bed now). I look forward to hearing how it goes! Oh, you poor thing. Drink some water and go to sleep.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 18:40:03 GMT -6
I'm going to miss tonight because of a terrible headache (just giving up and going to bed now). I look forward to hearing how it goes! Get some rest and feel better soon love
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 18:43:40 GMT -6
HRC was asked about the poisoning of vlads opponent. the lack of a response from Pompeo and the White House.
She said its obvious of the moral bankruptcy and a clear and present danger that they will not speak out against an authoritarian regime that literally kills their opponents. Also they will not allow him to be Med-vacād out of the country to receive care and his wife hasnāt been able to see him
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 18:53:10 GMT -6
This Wisconsin video is making me so angry. How on earth is it small d democratic to have judges ruling on this who are literally on the ballot
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Post by Notarobot on Aug 20, 2020 18:54:41 GMT -6
This Wisconsin video is making me so angry. How on earth is it small d democratic to have judges ruling on this who are literally on the ballot I know it's meant to be a good news story about how things turned around but for me it's just is putting a spotlight on how things will most likely be in November
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 19:06:20 GMT -6
More Danica Roem!!!
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 19:07:52 GMT -6
LOL Erin Ryan "The last 3 years have been the part of an infomercial when the person can't use the basic household tool correctly and it's very dangerous"
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 19:10:21 GMT -6
oh LOL I didn't catch that. The Ponce Pants Penzzz joke was mocking people who mispronounce Kamala
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Post by Notarobot on Aug 20, 2020 19:11:37 GMT -6
I loved the mispronouncing Pence's name bit. JLD is the best.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 19:13:08 GMT -6
Didn't think I could love Cedric Richmond more, and then I saw his son recite the Pledge
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Post by Rebel on Aug 20, 2020 19:14:30 GMT -6
Natalie Maineās voice is one of my all time favorites.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 19:14:40 GMT -6
She is so striking. I donāt think stills do her justice
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 19:16:21 GMT -6
I love they brought the chicks to do the anthem.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 19:16:37 GMT -6
Also hi Iām a few behind
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Post by Notarobot on Aug 20, 2020 19:20:16 GMT -6
Zing Julia!
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Post by Rebel on Aug 20, 2020 19:21:28 GMT -6
I keep wanting Julia to pretend to be Selina Meyer. Pleaseeeeee return to your VEEP role for this. Please. šššš
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Post by dc2london on Aug 20, 2020 19:21:39 GMT -6
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
for those not watching, JLD said that Joe Biden goes to church so regularly that he doesn't even need teargas to get there
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 20, 2020 19:24:24 GMT -6
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL for those not watching, JLD said that Joe Biden goes to church so regularly that he doesn't even need teargas to get there I just went daaaaaaaaamn at that lol
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Post by richard on Aug 20, 2020 19:26:32 GMT -6
Kids were not at all cooperative at bedtime. Bummed I missed some JLD.
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Post by Notarobot on Aug 20, 2020 19:26:47 GMT -6
Early FFFC I get so much of my news about the election from either this board or Twitter or written articles, and I don't have cable, so tonight is the first time I think I've heard Yang and Lance Bottoms speak :/
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