Oakland Theatre Marquee : Thanks Kerry, Bush Incompetent Moron

[They_LIHOP]

Well, I don't have a link for this, cause I saw it MYSELF last night.

But I have this sneaking feeling it's going to be on the news someday, and probably soon.

Driving past the Grand Lake Theatre (near Lake Merritt) in Oakland last night, I watched workers putting the finishing touchs on the following message on a rather large marquee:

"THANKS TO JOHN KERRY FOR EXPOSING BUSH AS AN INCOMPETENT MORON IN DEBATE ONE"

I went up and thanked the dude on the ladder as he finished putting up the letters, and he said "I'm sure the theatre owner will be glad to hear his message is reaching the community". I said "Tell him the community is glad for the theatre owner's message! Kerry ROCKED tonight!!!". He nodded, smiled and gave the thumbs up ..

It was so cool to see that, just about 2 hours after the debate ended, still flying high - I don't think I've been so happy in over 3 and a half years...

[liberalmuse]

1. Where do you live?

Is it considered a 'Liberal Haven'? What is it like to live in such a place? Is there such a place?

Good for the theatre owner. I also hope McGruder's comments last night about Bush being stupid being the elephant in the room nobody will talk about sticks, too. I do believe the emperor's phoney clothes are starting to unravel.

[Frances]

2. I think that the comment about

Bush's intelligence (competence) being the elephant in the room is a good one.

[Swede]

10. Aaron Brown couldn't believe Macgruder's statement.

Even he was grinning about that one.

[They_LIHOP]

19. That would be the East Bay in California...

Yeah, I guess you'd call it a liberal haven for the most part...

The North Bay, aka Marin is probably even more so, but, yeah. The town I grew up in, Walnut Creek, is probably more like 50/50, buncha rich bastards (it was much cheaper in 'the creek' up until about 10 years ago, but it's through the friggin roof now...)

But I'm only 20 mins from Berkeley ... need I say more?

I see roughly 20 to 1 Kerry paraphenalia over B/C crap, minimum.

Sounds nice, no?

[phrenzy]

3. A Great Theatre

The grand lake is one of the most beautiful movie theatres in the world. Each of the theatres are done up in a cool motif (egyptian, roman, etc)

My dad used to be friends w/ the owner and we would get to see press previews there all the time. Awesome!

[demosincebirth]

11. Went by it today.

I love Oakland!

[They_LIHOP]

21. Yup, I remember seeing "Pete's Dragon" there...

When I'z just a wee lad. Saw a few other's too, my pops used to live in the Rockridge and I used to LOVE that theater. If memory serves, it has a good old fashion balcony in it, right?

The Orinda is pretty bitchin' ass theatre these days as well... Sound was a little laggin compared to some of the newer places, but the opulence and restored 1920's feel is killer...

[never cry wolf]

4. Thanks! Apparently the owner is a real lefty, looky what I found

This is not a first for the Grand Lake Theater, apparently.



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BTW: Two other things. This probably belongs in the GD2004 forum and welcome to DU!

:hi:

[xultar]

7. Serious Frontal on Chimpy n/t

[CitySky]

5. Hooray!

Love my Hometown. :)

[PeaceProgProsp]

9. How about a DU night at the Every Vote Counts office?

2135 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
California Democratic Party
510.268.0014
510.268.0075
[e-mail]
www.cadem.org
Mon-Sun: 9am-9pm
Phone banking every day. Precinct walking on the weekends 11-2, weekdays, 5-6:15.

[Moderator]

6. Moderator message

I love this post and all that's in it, but it isn't really breaking news. I'll be moving it to General Discussion.
Think of it this way: GD has tons of traffic and lots of people will get to read this story.

Oh, and go take a picture for us!

[They_LIHOP]

20. I was saying that to the dude on the ladder as well

I was like DAMN I wish I had my camera so I be the first to post this on the internet. He was like "don't worry, it'll be there soon"...

I'll try to make it down there soon W/ the camera...

Oh, and GO RAIDERS!!!

I want Kerry (our new QB while Gannon is out injured, KERRY Collins) and the Boys to go down and WHUP some Houston Texan ASSSSSS on Sunday...

[PeaceProgProsp]

8. Why aren't you volunteering at the Every Vote Counts office?

2135 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
California Democratic Party
510.268.0014
510.268.0075
[e-mail]
www.cadem.org
Mon-Sun: 9am-9pm

Phone banking every day. Precinct walking on the weekends 11-2, weekdays, 5-6:15.

[Neecy]

12. Oaktown rocks!

[Eye and Monkey]

13. Link to Grand Lake Marquee photos (several)

www.fotolog.net/grand_lake

[Cha]

15. Yes! That's what I remember!

Previous Marque Wisdom! :D

Thanks, I'm booking this!

[Cha]

14. I think I remember that theater in the news before..

Something about F9/11?.. It was something good..

Anyway..thank for that exciting news about a theater owner who is after my own heart :loveya:

[Beam Me Up]

16. GRAND LAKE ROCKS (Me Oaklander, too!)

It's a wonderful multicultural city.

My guess, target of next "terror" attack. If so, you know they MIHOped it.

[Sugarbleus]

17. OMG, I didn't know Oakland was so savvy..

Well, WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO then. Go on!!

These pics and that theater are the total BOMB!! :toast:


Thank you for posting this!!.... (santa cruz here)

[Cha]

18. Lucky you, too, in Santa Cruz..

All that healthy, natural food! :toast:

[Sugarbleus]

22. LOL....... as if

Ahh, yes. I need to take myself down to the local "Health Food" market and get with the program. Actually, there are many more and BETTER places like that to shop these days. Better quality, more choices.

A :toast: back at ya! :hi:

[sr_pacifica]

24. Where have you been? Oakland and Berkeley rock! n/t

[sr_pacifica]

23. Wonderful, wonderful East Bay! n/t