Democratic convention, night three: Aggrieved victim of Obama camp’s racial demagoguery to endorse Obama; Update: Messiah returns to earth, appears in Denver
posted at 8:06 pm on August 27, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Harry Reid’s due to speak any minute now, followed a bit later by Evan Bayh and Tom Daschle. Bill Clinton gets his eight-minute quickie around 9 p.m. ET to impart the sort of national security wisdom he gleaned from letting Osama Bin Laden run free during the 1990s, then Biden comes on sometime around 10:15 to beat up on McCain. There had better be major attacks on the GOP tonight because the fightin’ nutroots is already grumbling about the lack of fightiness thus far and surely no one expects Captain Hope during his moment in the agora tomorrow to stoop to anything so mean as actual politics.
Two pieces to pass the time while you wait, the first a vignette from Joe Conason about Obama snubbing Billy Jeff’s invitation to dine and the second the obligatory, ceremonial, 1,000th Hot Air link to Sean Wilentz’s TNR piece from February about how the “post-racial candidate” demagogued Billary to racial oblivion. Consider it an ironic counterpoint to tonight’s piece in Politico about former Clinton lackey turned Obama supporter Rahm Emanuel demagoguing McCain to racial oblivion. Note to B.C.: It’s really nothing personal. Barry O’s cronies do this to everyone.
Update: Ah, I should have guessed. It’ll be Waffles, wearing the veteran badge of Absolute Moral Authority and martyred by the evil Rethuglican Swift Boat attacks, who’ll do the honors in bludgeoning McCain.
Update: Biden’s speech is over and The One is onstage.
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I guess Biden needs to say Scranton, Pennsylvania and attack Bush over and over again because he can’t name any legislative economic accomplishments after 36 years in the Senate.
chip91 on August 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
NO CHANGE FOR FETUSES…. 20 More years of the same for FETUSES…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Another lie.
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
change..
drink
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
That was just one year…
Overall, he’s only voted with Bush about 70% of the time, which is prolly less than Biden.
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Bush votes in the Senate?
Ronnie on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
again..
drink
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
More audience participation with stupid lines. Love it!
progressoverpeace on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Big OIL! More of the saaaame… this guy is a knife fighter?
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Exactly.
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
we have made good economic progress, the fundamentals of our economy are still strong. recessions are natural cycles. Bush was handed a Clinton recession, we have survived a terrorist attack, thwarted many more, fought two wars, have endured dozens of natural disasters, including Rita and Katrina.
We are a strong country.
James on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
glad I got the new beer..
Drink
Change X 3
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Maybe I’m tired, but this latest rant isn’t making a whole lot of sense.
Not change – no suggestions.
Lots of parrots in there.
tru2tx on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Oh how cute, they have cue cards that say “McCain More of the Same.”
I love audience participation, it makes me feel like I’m in kindergarten.
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Please sir, may I have some more of the same?
The Ugly American on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Sooooooooooooooo………….. when have terrorist ever followed the rule of law?
Seven Percent Solution on August 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Joey’s forehead? That’s not change. That’s Botox injections.
ganeshpuri89 on August 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I am SOOO glad I am home..
change..
change
change
change
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Everyone, PLEASE watch Shep Smith heckling Biden on FNC live stream Strategy Room. I’m gaining new respect for this guy.
fiatboomer on August 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
SPS: Great point!
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I’m going ot be sick tomorrow..
change X 2
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Attack dog? More like a gaffe puppy.
ganeshpuri89 on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
And how are we going to pay for all this? Hmmmmm?
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
…….. drink.
Seven Percent Solution on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
This is the first time I have ever listened to Biden.
What a d**kweed
Guardian on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
w00t w00t crappy free/expensive healthcare
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Next trick by David Blane…
He will pull 5 Million brand spanking new jobs from his a#@!!!
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM
women are pd less for same experience and work? news to me.
James on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
omg, aren’t women on Barry’s campaign getting paid less than their counterparts?
Dubn8tr on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Joe’s goonna show his smarts, now.
progressoverpeace on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
change.. drink
change.. drink..
Barack put cops on the street? or WILL put more cops on the street?
(Change again)
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
less secure, more isolated? have we been attacked?
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Every time the Clintons stand for healthcare, Obama kills a kitten.
The Ugly American on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Climate change.. drink X 2
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
5 Million… Make it… 18 Million…. Make it.. 25 Million… Heck… Let’s make everybody Senators…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
This administration caused Georgia?
Really?
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Biden is ready to fight Russia.
Guardian on August 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
again Al Qaeda saw Iraq as a central front in the war on terror, they ADVERTISED it loud and clear. We beat them back and if we had cut and run, that would have been an abysmal failure.
James on August 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Sounds like a deployment of troops to Georgia to me..
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Barack: the Military great mind.
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Ut oh, JO is fighting for mroe troop deployment. They’re not going to like that.
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I’m so glad these loons had their convention first.
Dubn8tr on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I’m trusting John McCain.. and I’ve been drinking every time I hear ‘change’…
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
more troops? Not bring home the troops?
Guardian on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
What did I miss re Shep/Biden?
mikeyboss on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
“John McCain say’s Obama’s not ready to be President.” – Biden.
ah, didn’t you say that Joe?
chip91 on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Change, drink!
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
INVADE PAKISTAN…!!! INVADE PAKISTAN… is he trying to get me to vote for him…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Surge to Afghanistan?
change…
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Eh. It helps McCain with republicans though. Thanks Joe!
funky chicken on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Because Barack said it!
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Yes, they regrouped in Pakistan after Musharraf was kicked out and the pakistan military deballed. They also regrouped there after getting their asses handed to them in IRAQ.
James on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Change ((hiccup))
tru2tx on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
So we talked to Iran, they said we’re still going ahead with nukes… now what dumbass?
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Uh oh, back into a chorus again. Hang on.
progressoverpeace on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Ha! The Fox livestream strategy room looks like Mystery Science Theater!
mikeyboss on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Swing loowwwww….
The Ugly American on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Can’t we call Biden a CHICKENHAWK since he advocates more war in Afghanistan but never served?
Speedwagon82 on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
LOL
funky chicken on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Hey Funky Chicken!
Exactly, I, for one, would welcome four more years of Bush.
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Aren’t the Iraqis taking over the Anbar province on Monday? Biden f’n sucks.
Dubn8tr on August 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM
verge of bringing the troops home.. because the Surge worked..
and now the troops can be brought home safely..
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Since WHEN was Obama right???? In whose mind?
tru2tx on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
SCRANTON
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Its funny listening to Shep and the Fox crew make comments during Bidens speech. They’re talking about his plugs, mockingly repeating “John McCain was wrong, Barack Obama was right”, and asking some random questions.
V15J on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Hey, Joe, whatta you know. You’re talking too fast, and I hear a gaffe coming.
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Shep is great-very funny
ndulik on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Biden is the President of Bizarro World…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
McCain is wrong all the time apparently.
Ballistic on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
He’s a Democrat.. so, No..
change..
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Scranton, Pennsylvania Count:
3
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
This is our time!
Someone post the Goonies clip!
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
BARACK AMTRAK.
fiatboomer on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
this speech is such a mess..
James on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Well that REALLY sucked.
tru2tx on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
That was a short speech, they should have had Bill headline… that was underwhelming
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
OMG…that was the speech he gave? Good lord. EMPTY!
SouthernGent on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtgO8uc1K54
OUR TIME! THIS IS OUR TIME NOW!
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Where’s the Messiah!
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
I thought that speech was kind of funny.
progressoverpeace on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
OBAMANS NEVER SAY DIE!
Enoxo on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Romney’s gonna put on his magic underwear and wipe the floor with this guy.
The Ugly American on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
its’ the Messiah!!!
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
We’re doing good folks… 3 days into the convention, pretty much a waste so far. I’m really glad we didn’t have to face the Clinton’s, they have been the highlights of the convention
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Surprise guest….right!
SouthernGent on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
OH MY GOD~
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
And now, guest star: Barack Hussein Obama!!
progressoverpeace on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Funny, the “FOREIGN POLICY WIZARD” that is Joe Biden has been able to unite all of Iraq…..
…in their dislike and fear of JOE BIDEN and his atrocious “carve up iraq” plan..
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLN9698420080823
also, i cannot believe joe just blamed mccain and co for not realizing the threat of russia.. mccain has been against putin for YEARS, the personal relationship with salavak. in georgia, etc…
i mean, there’s political “stretching” of the truth… and then there’s lying
i wish i wish i wish when they say “obama would tell iran that having nuclear weapons is unacceptable”, i WISH someone would yell in response, “HOW???????”
oh for mccain to ask that to barack himself in a debate… “ok senator. let’s role play. i’ll be ahminijad, you be the president… ‘convince’ me not to build an A-bomb”
battleoflepanto1571 on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Speech, speech, speech!
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Barack America!!!
*throwing up*
Dubn8tr on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
How many fainted?!?!?! Someone get a count!
SouthernGent on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Go balloons, go balloons!
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
THE ONE!!!!!!!!!
…………… drink!
Seven Percent Solution on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I’m going to need more beer..
DaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
The Beatles are in Denver… The Beatles are in Denver…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
“And how can this be? For he IS the Kwisatz Haderach!”
kerrhome on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Oh noes, does he have a teleprompter?
El_Terrible on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Did he just say: “Hello Democratic”?
carbon_footprint on August 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Hello
DetroitDemocratsDaveC on August 27, 2008 at 10:56 PM
My speech impediment was just healed… I am healed…
Y314K on August 27, 2008 at 10:56 PM
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