So Im watching the Clinton Library Dedication

[Clinton Crusader]

And I see John Kerry and get so depressed. I was JUST starting to crawl out of this post partum election funk, then I see him there and get bummed all over again.

Ah geez, this sucks.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

1. Focus on the Big Dog

He'll cheer you up.

[UpsideDownFlag]

87. the big dog looked a little out of it, i have to say.

he stared at the cameras for like 12 seconds with a blank look on his face.

[alittlelark]

2. I just turned it on and there was C*andy Crowly

EEEEWWWWW!

[maxsolomon]

3. focus on karma

because its a bitch, and its coming for the american taliban.

BIG TIME.

[Claire Beth]

5. I hope you are right....

my significant other keeps saying that hubris is going to bring down this administration. I certainly hope so.

[lancdem]

4. That's exactly how I felt

I have it on C-SPAn on my computer and when I saw Kerry I got dpressed all over again.

[TheDonkey]

6. There comes Gore... why can so many americans be so dumb

passed up 2 great presidents

[SharonRB]

7. I just put it on...

...my computer at work on C-SPAN3. Looks like they got lousy weather -- all the dignitaries are carrying umbrellas. That's too bad. Wish I could see it on a real TV.

[crispini]

9. I only get C-SPAN 1 on my teevee

so I'm watching on MSNBC. And I wish Tweety would just STFU. He's freakin bipolar. and Pat just said that Tipper Gore is a "fine looking woman." Ewwwwwwwwwwww.

MUTE!

[Justitia]

12. I thought Tipper looked exceptionally good today

I kept thinking if that were ME in all that rain, I'd be a freakin' mess - frizzy hair, dripping makeup, and wow, Tipper looks great!
She also looks very nice in that burgundy / merlot color she's wearing.

I will not comment on Al because I love him too much.

All these poor folks out there in that rain!

The piano /organ / synth player and some of the singers were ABSOLUTELY SOAKED.

Dang - now all the first ladies are coming out together.
Everyone doing okay, 'cept Babs - she looks hateful as usual...

[Justitia]

15. ok, now Tipper has donned a yellow rain poncho

too bad, covered up her pretty outfit, but I think it is raining harder!

[crispini]

16. The Ewww was for Pat Buchanan saying it. :)

[Justitia]

18. oh I know, just funny that both Pat & me thought so - ha, ha! -eom

[DemocratSinceBirth]

23. Re: Al .... It's Hard To Lose Weight...

Maybe he will be back in 08...

Tan, rested, svelte, and ready...

[crispini]

8. Wow, Al Gore's put on some weight.

(and I miss Kerry too.)

[lancdem]

10. I noticed that, too

He looks fatter.

[SharonRB]

11. That was my reaction, too

He needs to go on a diet, big time.

[Justitia]

13. DRAMA ALERT - the last 4 prezs now!

[SharonRB]

14. Poor Bill

He has to be with both shrubs on his special day.

[Clinton Crusader]

20. ewwwwwwww, right?

The LAST thing I want to see on THIS day at THIS event is a member of the BFEE

[Justitia]

17. the "1st couples" all keep hitting each other w/their umbrellas

gotta appreciate the ridiculous humor in some of this stuff

W kept getting smacked by the umbrella edges of both Chelsea's and his own umbrella (held by Laura) so he grabbed it away (typical) from Laura and is now holding it himself.

Babs gave a nasty look to Carter on her right when her umbrella got bumped by his.

A little comic relief in all the forced diplomacy going on on that stage.

[crispini]

19. Poppy Bush with his mouth hanging open during the prayer....LOL!

[Justitia]

21. and Hillary got a case of the giggles during the prayer too

Bill looks like he is analyzing everything, taking in all the details. CSPAN3 has a camera trained on his face and he looks very intense (kinda like a stage mgr for the event). Relax Bill!

Dumbya looks, well, clueless as usual

Chelsea looks very nice

[Catherine Vincent]

22. I watching some of it now. Wonder what they are all thinking?

Bill - "All of this is so nice."

Hillary - "I am so proud of Bill."

Chelsea - not saying anything (thinking about her wedding)

George - "So glad it's raining, heh heh."

Laura - "George, they're not waving at you."

Jimmy - "I don't think my opening was like this."

Rosalyn - "It was still great, Jimmy."

George Sr. - "I don't want to be here!"

Barbara - "Neither do I! I hate these damn democrats!"

[Justitia]

24. You nailed it!

I have to say, this is a great people watching event!

[Clinton Crusader]

25. LMAO!

[SharonRB]

27. Perfect!

Are you a screenwriter or something?

[Catherine Vincent]

37. No, just having some fun.

[Lavender Brown]

30. Chelsea's engaged?

I didn't know that.

[lancdem]

35. It's a rumor, I think

but it could be true. She's been with her boyfriend for years.

[Catherine Vincent]

38. I am sure she will be engaged in the future, most young

ladies dream about their wedding day.

[Lavender Brown]

56. Oh... I thought I had missed the news or something

It would have been weird if this had slipped by me, as I read People magazine every week. :)

[angrydemocrat]

100. LOL cat_girl25

I was thinking the basicly the same thing when I watched it! But when I seen Kerry and Gore to me both were thinking when it came down to chimp "You SOB if I could get a hold of your sorry a$$ right now"

[SharonRB]

26. This is so bittersweet

It reminds us of how much good was done during Bill's 8 years in the WH, but it also reminds us of how bad things have been and will continue to be if things keep going in monkeyface's direction. He's such a do-nothing. Keep counting those votes! We need to turn this around.

[SharonRB]

29. Shrub is probably gagging at all of this

[SammyWinstonJack]

90. That's okay because we have been gagging on his putrid garbage

for 4 years. Still have another 4 years of :puke: with regard to the chimp.

[Pithy Cherub]

28. Laughed when * lifted up Laura's umbrella

like it was her dress then * ducked under Chelsea's umbrella...

What was up with Poppy's super secret tan spy coat?

[Justitia]

31. I did too - his body language betrays his prickishness

he is soooo like his mother it is not even funny

[VolcanoJen]

32. Tweety LAUGHED OUT LOUD at Kerry's trenchcoat.

When Kerry first emerged wearing the trenchcoat, Tweety and Pat Buchanan literally hooted in hysterical laughter.

"Where's the yellow barn coat?" laughed Tweety. "Guess it's not so lucky after all!!"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAfuckingHA.

And we wonder why we lost, when the media remains obsessed with outerwear instead of issues.

:grr:

[Democrat 4 Ever]

39. I fired off a hot email to MSNBC about Tweety's inane

coverage of the dedication. He keeps harping on the impeachment and scandals. Told them the only reason I tuned in was to watch the ceremony. No more. I'll watch Olbermann but not the rest of their hate spewing drivel. Told them people who tuned in to watch were fans of The Big Dog and wanted to focus on all the wonderful things accomplished during his tenure and not re-hash all of the old GOP partisan venom. That there are millions and millions of people who look fondly on the Clinton days of peace, world respect, and booming economy. Then suggested that Matthews needs a new challenge - like in down town Fallujah, alone, at night, unarmed. Too much to hope for that they would actually take my suggest to heart.

Can Tweety get any more petty?

[Catherine Vincent]

49. That was a good email. Someone started a thread on how

MSNBC is constantly bashing Clinton.

[SayitAintSo]

99. Loved your letter .... Iike the "send him to Fallujah" theme...

I think I'll send one my self and reinforce ! Ive quit watching ALL MSNBC except Olbermann ... I sent them a letter to that effect the other day!

[crispini]

33. Ok, the Columbian kids are cute.

[Justitia]

34. Even SHRUB is charmed by Clinton!

The Big Dog is relaying a story and Shrub is leaning in close, enthralled...."wow, he talks good, I'm so jealous"

You know the shrub so wants to be the Big Dog.

"Damn I hate it that I'm in love with him" (<--shrub's pea brain)

[DemocratSinceBirth]

40. Clinton Almost Made Bush* Look Human (nt)

[SharonRB]

43. ooooh, here he comes

The genius -- let's see what stupid thing he can say.

Also, you heard 41 -- never give up, keep on fighting. Let's remember that.

[SharonRB]

36. Interesting how Carter...

...didn't say anything about little shrub.

[Justitia]

42. he did congratulate him on his win -eom

[SharonRB]

46. That's about it

He said some nice things about 41, but kept it minimal for 43.

[Catherine Vincent]

45. Does anyone know why President Ford isn't there?

Is he not feeling well? And did I answer my own question?:-)

[Justitia]

52. that would be my guess -eom

[lancdem]

58. Yes, he's not in good health

[crispini]

41. Ew, "that goes for 43 too"

how self-serving.

[crispini]

44. Now it's Shrub's turn

What a dope. And a FAUX Texan. Knock off the fake Bubba accent already!

[SharonRB]

50. I wonder...

how much of this he really believes? He must have had a Democrat write his speech. None of his cronies would have been able to do it -- oh, I forgot. Maybe they could have -- they're so used to lying.

[Justitia]

47. To be fair, I gotta say, Poppy gave a pretty nice speech

He was funny and self-deprecating and seemed genuinely warm towards Clinton. In effect, reflected on how you mellow out a little after leaving office and come to admire your fellow prez club mbrs.

I was pleasantly surprised - so who was that pod and what did he do w/Poppy?

OK, now Shrub Jr is on and being snarky and sarcastic as usual.

Nostalgic, warm fuzzy break OVER!

[SharonRB]

54. I agree.

I don't take the sins of the son out on the father.

[VolcanoJen]

55. I did enjoy the "looking at his watch" explanation...

... and the way he acknowledged that Clinton beat the stuffing out of him at those debates. :D

[Justitia]

62. that WAS funny. His "boy" could learn from him. -eom

[ThorsHammer]

48. Good points Max and Claire

I too think hubris will be the downfall of W and the far right. They can only go so far without alienating the majority. However, I hope they don't go down immediately, as that could take the rest of us down. We shouldn't all pay the price for others' misdeeds.

[Catherine Vincent]

51. Clinton looks like he's about to cry at times.

Aw, don't cry honey. I'm here for you!

[VolcanoJen]

53. U2!!!! Oh hell yeh!!!

:bounce:

Doing "Rain" by the Beatles!! AWESOME!

[crispini]

57. Oh, man, that was GREAT.

I (heart) Bono!

[VolcanoJen]

60. Sunday Bloody Sunday????

Wow.

I loved the way Bono changed the "Rain" lyrics:

"When the rain comes, we run and hide our heads
We got Four Presidents out of bed..."

[DemocratSinceBirth]

65. Interesting Choice...

Beautiful Day would have been more appropriate...

[VolcanoJen]

68. Changing lyrics: "Indifference is our real enemy."

Amazing.

[lancdem]

70. That was Kerry's theme song

:(

[Justitia]

75. it was a reference to Clinton's contribution to the Irish peace process

[DemocratSinceBirth]

77. Makes Sense Now..

nt

[sueh]

59. I feel sorry for Chelsea

why did they seat #43 next to her?

[lancdem]

64. LOL

"Luck" of the draw, I guess.

[SharonRB]

67. Me, too

I can't even imagine having to sit next to him for a couple of hours.

[Justitia]

78. she's the buffer -eom

[crispini]

61. Oh, now I'm crying.

I've been such a mess since this election....

[sueh]

66. So are the angels...

Look at that downpour.

[SharonRB]

71. You and me both

It doesn't take much to set me off these days. And I can't stop eating.

[Justitia]

73. I'm misty too, over what Bono said of Clinton & peace in Ireland

The Irish have a way of cutting to the heart of the matter.
I'm 1/2 Irish and my family can really nail a sentiment when it matters.

"One of our Irish Sons...Wm Jefferson Clinton"

Very moving.

[Az_lefty]

63. Sunday Bloody Sunday.......YES!

Maybe this is suppose to give the Dem's hope.

[crispini]

69. Notice how the Bushes aren't even listening?

foooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Az_lefty]

72. Yea, I just noticed that. They probably don't get it.

[VolcanoJen]

74. Oh.. "Hands That Build America."

Gorgeous song, and Bono just said "We wrote it for our Irish sons, but it could have been written for William Jefferson Clinton."

Anyone remember at the Oscars, right before the Iraq invasion, when Bono changed the words?

[fujiyama]

79. I'm listening now

An amazing performance. For some reason I actually felt hope listening to the song...

Oh the song is over. Hillary's talking.

[Az_lefty]

76. now "America"...excellent choice.

[crispini]

80. Big Dog looks good!

Saying nice things about Shrub..... I suppose one has to.

[SharonRB]

81. I suppose...

...he could hardly say "Well, George, you stole another one!"

[lancdem]

83. LOL

That would be priceless. :evilgrin:

[crispini]

85. Ok, that got a chuckle here. :)

[lancdem]

82. Yep

It's probably mandatory.

[crispini]

84. Wow, mention of Kerry got a BIG cheer!

[crispini]

86. Ha, Clinton releases his records EARLY

and Poppy still hasn't released his. Snork.

[crispini]

89. Good stuff.

Interesting philosophy: Conservatism draws lines that should not be crossed
progressives break down barriers that were unneeded
At the time Clinton was pres, both needed to happen. (New Democrat: 3rd way).
Putting people first -- keep score by a simple measure. Were ordinary people better off when I stopped than when I started. Politics about giving people better stories. Politics about individual people.


Damn, he's getting WET.

Calling for Shrub to bring peace to the middle east. :eyes:

[crispini]

92. More.

"And while we have to fight our enemies we can't possibly occupy all of them." THANK YOU, ARE YOU LISTENING SHRUB?

"Am I the only person who likes both of ?" YES (edit: that's me, not Clinton)

What are our shared values?
- everybody counts
- everybody deserves a chance
- our differences do matter but our common humanity matters more.

[ewagner]

88. Air America cut away

but I was enjoying listening to Bill recap his accomplishments....made Dubya look small by comparisom....wish I was near a tv....it would be fun to watch dubya squirm......

[SharonRB]

91. He wouldn't squirm

He actually thinks he's done good things in the last four years.

[JohnOneillsMemory]

93. "...building bridges to..." WAR CRIMINALS, TORTURERS. fuck Clinton too.

This embrace of injustice and murder shows the scam:

Dems and Repubs are a Good Cop/Bad Cop fascist cabal.

[JohnOneillsMemory]

98. ok. The line about Repubs=too many barriers, Dems=breaking 'em down

was a good line. Yes, he can speak well.

But sunny speeches are the anaesthetic against the pain of outrage THAT ACTUALLY BRINGS ACTION FOR JUSTICE.

That's how the American public has been controlled. Not at the point of gun, but by keeping awareness below the THRESHOLD OF CHANGE.

[Catherine Vincent]

94. What was Hillary laughing so much about?

Right after Chelsea gave the keys to some guy.

[lancdem]

95. Those were the keys to the library

She was officially handing them over to the federal government.

I don't know why Hillary was laughing. Maybe Chimpy farted. :evilgrin:

[RuleofLaw]

96. WOW

The last speaker is slamming Bush.

Let us be a nation of peace makers and not of warriors (or something like that)

[yellowdogintexas]

97. jeez Bill looks good

miss the Clintons !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

too bad about the rain, that was our weather yesterday