*** RNC Thread #2 (prime time piffle) ***

[Wednesdays]

Continuation from Thread #1:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021217838

If you're masochistic enough to watch, it's on C-SPAN live or online live here:
http://www.c-span.org/RNC/Live/

[corkhead]

1. "we built our business"...

selling gear to our gubment for our military adventures.

[Wednesdays]

2. More "I built it" claptrap

I doubt most of them didn't build anything with their bare hands other than maybe a pile of empty caviar dishes.

[Lyocell]

3. "We need someone who believes in an unlimited future"

What?

[Wednesdays]

5. Decoded = "A future without (limiting) taxes on the rich"

[Wednesdays]

4. "Small Businesses"

Small Businesses such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot...and British Petroleum.

[Wednesdays]

6. Is this a political convention

or a tent revival?

Seriously, that scene reminded me of Titanic...just before the ship sank. And the metaphor is perfect.

[Lyocell]

7. It's a sermon with a lot of guest speakers

Grace saved us bro.

[corkhead]

11. it's a wake

I am watching the MSNBC feed. I was hoping to see Rachel, but instead I am hearing a bunch of horseshit.

"we built this" my ass. The theme of this convention is entirely based on a lie; words that can easily be shown to have been completely taken out of context. amazing.

[Terra Alta]

8. they are playing "Amazing Grace"

ironic, since the GOP shows no grace to the poor, sick, incarcerated, and anyone they view as "different". Jesus would be embarrassed they call themselves his followers.

[nc4bo]

9. It's so gross. nt

[nolabear]

10. This whole "We Built It" thing is ridiculous. How on earth can a whole convention be built on a lie

I'm impressed they'd go there. It's an entire governmental platform based on "Nuh-UH!!!"

When do we get to hear something they intend to do?

[corkhead]

12. Here we go... Time to start the "9-11" drinking game

I got really loaded the last two RepubliCONS

[rbrnmw]

20. here here

[bunnies]

13. Actually, you stupid douche, HES RUN A COUNTRY!

[flamingdem]

18. That was a creepy comment

wtf?

Bad speech writer! bad bad

[bunnies]

19. seriously!!!

What a dimwit. My senator.

[nolabear]

14. What is with the goddam lemonade stand?

I've heard three people say that. Leave it to those assholes to take lemonade and make lemons of it.

[rbrnmw]

15. that woman sounded like my Sunday School Teacher fake and boring

[hexola]

16. The "lemonade stand" metaphor is terrible when you really think about it...

The equipment, raw materials, and real estate are provided by the "Government" (parents!)

[npk]

17. Apparently running a successful lemonade stand is now a prerequisite to being President of the US.

Do these people realize how stupid they look.

Of course I am sure Romney ran a very successful lemonade stand and charged twice the going rate. He probably also invested his profits to rebuild his community. Oh wait maybe not.

[nolabear]

21. "The Black Guy'd Peas"?

I'm losing it.

[hexola]

22. Yeah - what the heck was that about?

Why the peas reference?

[siligut]

23. Gov. John Kasich, "It's not that I just don't like the black-eyed peas"

WTF

[lob1]

27. In another thread, someone said

a Black-eyed Peas song was playing when he came on stage.

[siligut]

144. Yes, thank you

It was the look in his eye when he said it and slurred it to sound like "black guy . . . peas". I wouldn't put it past him to have requested that song to play as he was going on stage, so he could have an excuse to be racist.

[hue]

24. McDonnell = FUBAR

[hue]

25. Walker's personal dellusion diatribe! *gags*

[lib2DaBone]

26. Why are all Republicans beady-eyed or cross eyed?

Something wrong with Scott Walker... he can't look at the camera...

Gov Sandoval is cross-eyed... just sayin'

[nc4bo]

28. I am an American, not a bump in the road....I am an American, not a bump in the road

I am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the roadI am an American, not a bump in the road.

No dears, to the Republican party, you ARE the speed bump.

[potone]

29. Oh God, it's Santorum.

I'm not sure I can sit through this!

[longship]

33. I'll down a pint of gin if he says "Jesus"

I don't know if I should wish for it to be true, or not.

Waitin' for it, half dreading; half hoping.

Lots of "gods" though.

I'll double down and follow it with a pint of bourbon if he ends with, "in Jesus' name. Amen."

[grantcart]

43. If they use Mohammed or Muslim in any contest I buy for the room

[DeltaLitProf]

30. Very risky: they're still going all-in on the welfare lie.

The media is already calling this what it is, just made up from whole cloth. Even ABC and CNN are doing so. But Santorum offers it anew as if he just thought of it.

[ecstatic]

31. Prick's delivery is so annoying and his speech

is really offensive and untruthful.

[Politicub]

32. Hahaha he pauses for applause and it comes a few seconds late

This guy is a horrible speaker.

Not only is his speech devoid of substance, his delivery is horrible.

[Politicub]

34. Omg I love MSNBC tonight

Chris Matthews isn't pulling any punches.

If this is his new persona, I do believe I will develop a media crush on him.

[jillan]

35. Who is this guy quoting MLK? I have a feeling that MLK would not approve.

[corkhead]

37. A Shiny Faced Duffle Bag

[demo dutch]

36. Ask middle America about healthcare for their special needs child.. Santorum's got the cushy plan!

but it's not good enough for us!

[marasinghe]

38. commiserations to FL ....

.... caught between a pile of dumber than rocks & a rabble of rich old repukes with hard-ons. and the only relief in sight, to go sailing in a hurricane.

easy to see why this gang of ghouls picked the sociopath & the psychopath, to lead them to the land of lies & money: anyone else from this aggregation of 'the Expandables' & they'd have to give out rose-colored glasses to every voter in the US, at the polling booths. creeps.

[corkhead]

39. "Rammed through a healthcare program without a single republican idea" IT'S FUCKING ROMNEYCARE!

[vanlassie]

40. Nikki Haley thinks Obama told her parents they didn't build their business.

That's the best she's got?

[nc4bo]

41. Also compares right to vote to getting a ticket to ride on an airplane.

Must show a photo ID.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

42. It's like a never-ending Gilda Radner SNL sketch as Emily Litella

where she goes on and on in her laughable misunderstanding but she never has the moment of realization to say "never mind".

[Wednesdays]

45. Most of the women speakers remind me of Nicole Sullivan's "Vancome Lady"

Especially the part with the fingers in the ears and singing Lalalalalalala!

[napi21]

44. I'm not sure why, but that lady grates on my nerves1

Ever since the first time I saw her on TV before she was elected. I think it's her voice and mannerisims.

She doesn't need to brag so much about SC either. I used to live there. The place is nice, but they really are the MOST backward State out of our 50!

[jillan]

46. Obama sued Boeing???? I never heard this one before.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

47. I think it's about the NLRB complaint against the Boeing plant in S. Carolina

that was withdrawn.

[Wednesdays]

48. Hurry! Someone throw some water on her!

[steve2470]

49. bwhahahaha ! nt

[nc4bo]

50. Well Ann, You People, Romney is looking very refreshed and well rested.

Amazing how much her skin changes from one day to the next.

[Wednesdays]

52. That's because it's interchangeable

[Prometheus Bound]

74. I think it's called moulting.

[steve2470]

51. Ann's love for Mitt ?

spare me.

[Wednesdays]

55. Ann's love for Mitt

As opposed to her love for someone or something else?

[steve2470]

62. it was part of her spiel about love for country, etc nt

[cynatnite]

53. Is it me, or is that shirt just the worst thing to wear with that background?

Or is it the background. It's distracting.

[Wednesdays]

63. It's purpose is to hypnotize

You are getting very sleepy...very sleepy...now repeat after me: "Obama hates lemonade stands"...

[sfpcjock]

54. No tener ninguna cosa es tener corazon. "Uniquely American" comes to mind.

(Having nothing is to have heart.) - some Puke goon 25' ago

[Tennessee Gal]

56. Oh barf!

Shut up Ann!

[nc4bo]

60. Move over - gotta share.

This is obnoxious bullsiht.

[highplainsdem]

57. She's nauseatingly phony.

[steve2470]

65. +1000000 nt

[Whisp]

68. oh cripes yes

what a turd.

as if those are her feelings and words - sure, Ann.

[jannyk]

69. Isn't she though. Stomach churning.

[Prometheus Bound]

95. It's so phony I could only take one minute.

And the faces in the audience scan during that minute seemed to be thinking the same thing.

[Hayabusa]

58. I can hear you

and you reply "Let them eat cake."

[steve2470]

59. Such fake compassion for you people....

Such a phoney you are, Ann.

[RedStateLiberal]

61. Ann wants to talk about love?

You're at the wrooooong convention lady!

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

64. Having only one Cadillac per mansion must be so hard

[highplainsdem]

66. How many Hallmark cliches can she include in one speech?

[lonestarnot]

67. Well since she's supposed to be talking about her heart, this should be short.

[steve2470]

70. haha ! nt

[sfpcjock]

71. "Mitt had a different response (than joy) when I tithed to the Mormons" - LOL

ROTFLMAO

...and you rich people are the bee's knees!

[lonestarnot]

72. When were groceries free? WTF?

[nc4bo]

78. She missed. My Closed Captioning said "Easy". hehe. nt

[Jennicut]

73. I love those women!

Except when Mitt associates with guys like Ryan, who want to take women's rights away. Oh Ann, you are so transparent.

[Thrill]

75. Even the most idiotic Republicans

should see right through this filthy rich woman, trying to act like a regular person.

[bushisanidiot]

76. Wow. Ann's speech is really falling flat.

People have to be prompted to applaud.

And she referred to delegates as her "fans"?? So smug and condescending... An awkward.

[sammytko]

83. Think she was talking about her kids, but yeah, applause

Is tepid.

[gkhouston]

102. Some of the cheering/applause noises remind me of canned laughter from sitcoms.

[underpants]

108. Over written

[highplainsdem]

77. Hey, Ann, Mitt makes us laugh, too, but not for the same reasons.

[nc4bo]

81. Both of them have the most disgusting cackle I've ever heard.

Sounds like she's calling on her inner Sarah with that weird lilt in her voice.

Oh yea, you can tell she's reading script.

[Wednesdays]

79. "He (Mitter) made me laugh"

That's kinda the response we got about him, too, Ann.

[highplainsdem]

80. Creepy fake laugh. "Michigan!" hahahaha

[bushisanidiot]

82. C'mon Anne.talk about how your parents werent allowed at your wedding

Because they weren't Mormon and therefore, not "worthy" to enter the Mormon temple.

[steve2470]

84. basement apartment ????

I doubt that.

[highplainsdem]

93. I think that part is accurate. But they paid for college by selling off part of a large gift of

stock from George Romney.

They might have eaten pasta and tuna occasionally, but they didn't have to.

[highplainsdem]

85. She's leaving out selling stock from Mitt's dad to pay for college. Wonder why?

[Wednesdays]

86. Talking about their horribly poor days

Uh...what?

[global1]

87. Is Ann Using A Teleprompter?......nt

[nc4bo]

98. And not very good at it either. It shows. Sounds like Watch Jane run, see Dick run, See the cat

run.

She's been up there too long. Short would have been much better.

[highplainsdem]

101. According to news stories earlier, yes.

[sfpcjock]

88. ...And the diamonds were'nt bad, either - LOL

[lonestarnot]

89. There goes the basement again, and don't forget the goddamn tuna and pasta and ironing board.

All on that business he built all by his little self. More WTF!

[sfpcjock]

97. LOL. Mitt still "makes her laugh."

WTF?

[lonestarnot]

90. This syrup is making me sick.

[potone]

91. Ann Romney's speech is supposed to appeal to women.

This blatant pandering to women is disgusting in its transparent insincerity. Now we get the story of her and Mitt's tough time when they were first married. I'm sorry, but this is also revolting in her attempt to present them as "just plain folks."

[steve2470]

96. +1 nt

[Akoto]

92. The audience certainly seems to reaffirm the party stereotype.

Old, white, and (probably) rich.

I honestly have to mute the television whenever they speak, because I just find myself yelling at the screen with each blatant lie told. Only when Maddow/Matthews/etc come back on do I listen. I already know it was all BS, I'm just interested in hearing them cut through it.

[lonestarnot]

99. W H I T E.

[Akoto]

107. Indeed, it's quite a sea of white they've got packed in there. n/t

[JohnnyRingo]

94. She's telling us how tough Americans have it in the Obama economy

They should just move to one of those states where all the other speakers were from. Everything's coming up gilded roses there.

She's not much of a speaker, is she? She's not selling this soap at all.

[demo dutch]

109. How would she know

[Hayabusa]

100. I'm going to get sick...

nt

[steve2470]

103. afraid of success ?

What BS.

[sfpcjock]

104. How could she give up being an Episcopalian for that?

[demo dutch]

116. Large amounts of money?

[lonestarnot]

105. Welp she's proud of being a brood mare and Mittwitt built it!

[underpants]

106. "It's a DEEP LOVE" ....... "it always gets HARDER"

[NYC_SKP]

112. BOEHNER!!! ;-)

I just can't seem to get beyond sixth grade with these fools!

[nc4bo]

119. Think they ever floated?

But yea - get them all hot and bothered for the real show on the strip, later on after the convention

[lonestarnot]

110. ANYONE ON THIS THREAD SEE ANYONE THAT IS NOT WHITE YET?

[steve2470]

117. not me nt

[nc4bo]

124. I saw one black bearded guy.

Posted it in one of DainBramage's posts.

[underpants]

132. Yes next to Orrin Hatch and during Santorum's speech

[napi21]

111. He BUILT IT???

NOW, tell me about all the GOVERNMENT MONEY in loans he used to take over or bury all those companies through Bain Capital.

[dflprincess]

113. I've seen winter landscapes in Minnesota that didn't look as white as that crowd

I think I'll go back to Twins baseball.

[StrictlyRockers]

114. Mitt doesn't like talking about how he has helped others.

It's a privilege, not a political talking point.

"Give and it shall be given unto you."

Nice biblical language. Dog whistle much?

I need a shovel for all that she is giving here...

[potone]

115. Oh goody, now we are getting the indirect explanation for not releasing the tax returns.

Mitt doesn't want to show off how generous he has been. It was a privilege.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

118. I picture her with a German army helmet on her head

like the guy in the movie The Producers who desperately tried to convince the audience of how wonderful his idol was: "the Mittler was sweet, the Mittler was kind, the Mittler was good".

[lady lib]

120. She looks like a nasty piece of work

and there's no hiding it under that expensive make up job.

[lonestarnot]

121. Someone received a scholarship so Mittwitt deserves the Office Of President of the United States.

She said that, yeah she did.

[steve2470]

126. CONDI RICE !

Only black person in the whole arena I think.

[sfpcjock]

122. If Mitt "fails" I think I know what's up...

[demo dutch]

123. I can't stand her. What a fake!

[lonestarnot]

125. Eeeew, now she's trying hypnosis.

"You can trust" mittwitt.

[Wednesdays]

127. Blah blah blah VALUES

LOVE blah blah blah HE BUILT IT blah blah blah SUCCESSFUL blah blah blah OBAMA blah blah blah AMERICANS blah blah blah COMPANIES blah blah blah DREAMS FULFILLED blah blah blah WILL NOT FAIL blah blah blah MAKES ME LAUGH blah blah blah HE LOVES AMERICA blah blah blah GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!

[Jennicut]

128. Well that was...strange. She is kind of creepy.

I knew Romney was robotic but she is equally detached from humanity.

[lonestarnot]

138. Mathews called him a fucking conehead looking stiff.

[underpants]

129. "sex--successful"

[lady lib]

130. You can trust Mitt? "The dog can't even trust him!"

said my 78-year-old mother-in-law. Hehe

[nc4bo]

131. Rachel just said "she's an accomplished public speaker". Really?

Didn't sound all that great to me. But, that's just me.

[Wednesdays]

133. New Thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021221381

[speedoo]

134. Predictably, Brokaw and Gregory lauded her.

Obviously they were listening to a different speech than what I just saw.

Tools.

[lonestarnot]

135. Buseater up.

[sfpcjock]

136. Chris Christie is coming in now... (see below)

[grantcart]

140. lol

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

137. Reminds me of an episode of the Twilight Zone where a human professed his love for a robot

when he was stranded on an asteroid and fell in love with a pile of nuts and bolts.

[Hayabusa]

139. I think your mom suffered one fool, Chris.

[bushisanidiot]

141. Condi rice with her mark of. Cain sitting next to mitt

[ArnoldLayne]

142. Queen Ann called the people in the audience "Her Fans". I thought Barbara Bush

was bad that was awful. I hate to say I miss Sarah Palin. Ann did her finger movements, talked about book reports. Her Tudors did that. That phoney little chuckle was grating. Go back to wherever you come from you Fat ass Rich Bitch. Im wouldnt be surprised if she has a Stud on the side. How in the hell could Mitt meet her needs, that stick up his ass phoney.

[bushisanidiot]

143. Christie has a way of getting steeple to cheer against their self interests.

They never stop to think what will happen when all unions are gone and management lowers wages on a whim or removes benefits, or fires people for demanding a lunch break.