Comments on: Watching the RNC http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:07:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Plin http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48644 Plin Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:06:08 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48644 I do think so. Actually, the locals here are not particularly pro-McCain (then again, I move in atypical circles for the state, but I do get out... some). Arizonans on the whole tend to be more libertarian-ish and fiscally conservative, voting with their (perceived) pocketbook. They're not interested in the emotional or religious stuff. But in various online communities where I spend time, the social conservatives are thrilled to pieces. None of them would have voted for Obama, but many were thinking seriously about staying home on Election Day. I think a lot of people are so relieved to have Palin on the ticket, they've decided to turn out. It's the same crowd, but I'm afraid it's now going to be a lot bigger. That's what scares me. I do think so. Actually, the locals here are not particularly pro-McCain (then again, I move in atypical circles for the state, but I do get out… some). Arizonans on the whole tend to be more libertarian-ish and fiscally conservative, voting with their (perceived) pocketbook. They’re not interested in the emotional or religious stuff.

But in various online communities where I spend time, the social conservatives are thrilled to pieces. None of them would have voted for Obama, but many were thinking seriously about staying home on Election Day. I think a lot of people are so relieved to have Palin on the ticket, they’ve decided to turn out. It’s the same crowd, but I’m afraid it’s now going to be a lot bigger. That’s what scares me.

]]> By: Peej http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48638 Peej Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:01:44 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48638 Do you really think so, Plin? After all, you are in the McCain home state, so there's that to consider And, okay, this will excite some disenchanted GOPers to vote, or get some undecided voters to voice a preference (not sure if they will carry through) but I honestly think the people who are most vocal about liking her are the ones who would have voted the McCain ticket, anyway They're just happy to have something to point to (and look at) instead of crickety John--like a new drinking buddy showing up in the same old bar, same old crowd. Still the same crowd but now everyone sits up a little straighter and talk a little faster; they get to tell their stories all over again and have it be fresh! new! exciting! Do you really think so, Plin? After all, you are in the McCain home state, so there’s that to consider And, okay, this will excite some disenchanted GOPers to vote, or get some undecided voters to voice a preference (not sure if they will carry through) but I honestly think the people who are most vocal about liking her are the ones who would have voted the McCain ticket, anyway They’re just happy to have something to point to (and look at) instead of crickety John–like a new drinking buddy showing up in the same old bar, same old crowd. Still the same crowd but now everyone sits up a little straighter and talk a little faster; they get to tell their stories all over again and have it be fresh! new! exciting!

]]> By: MB http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48637 MB Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:48 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48637 I don't think you're the only one spurred into action, Roadside. So, uh, thanks Sarah Palin! (touring the right side of the blogs this A.M. Different universes. Amazing.) I don’t think you’re the only one spurred into action, Roadside. So, uh, thanks Sarah Palin!

(touring the right side of the blogs this A.M. Different universes. Amazing.)

]]> By: Roadside http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48636 Roadside Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:19:29 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48636 I was deeply offended by parts of this hateful speech especially the community organizer digs. I am going over to the local Obama office today to see how I can help. I hope the hate spewed in this speech will motivate others to help in his campaign in some way. I was deeply offended by parts of this hateful speech especially the community organizer digs.

I am going over to the local Obama office today to see how I can help.

I hope the hate spewed in this speech will motivate others to help in his campaign in some way.

]]> By: Plin http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48635 Plin Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:49:25 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48635 I may never sleep again. Unfortunately, instead of coming here, I spent most of the RNC (the part I could bear to watch) around a mixed crowd, which included some people crowing with glee at everything. One person even said she loved Palin so much, "I wish I can vote for her twice" [sic]. I was so upset, I immediately donated to the Obama campaign. As I told someone in Italy afterward, Palin is the wet dream of every red-blooded American redneck: a former beauty queen turned mom who can shoot a rifle. Her ignorance is a plus for this kind of voter. We're in big trouble. I may never sleep again. Unfortunately, instead of coming here, I spent most of the RNC (the part I could bear to watch) around a mixed crowd, which included some people crowing with glee at everything. One person even said she loved Palin so much, “I wish I can vote for her twice” [sic].

I was so upset, I immediately donated to the Obama campaign.

As I told someone in Italy afterward, Palin is the wet dream of every red-blooded American redneck: a former beauty queen turned mom who can shoot a rifle. Her ignorance is a plus for this kind of voter.

We’re in big trouble.

]]> By: Mike@Blueweeds http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48634 Mike@Blueweeds Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:45:58 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48634 I need to get to sleep. Let me count all the things Ms. Barracuda hates: 1. community organizers 2. people who write memoirs 3. harry reid 4. people who give nice speeches 5. san francisco 6. big towns 7. cooks who work for the state 8. public transportation - particularly planes 9. the *south* slope of Alaska 10. the media 11. the good people of washington 12. commentors with an opinion 13. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I need to get to sleep.

Let me count all the things Ms. Barracuda hates: 1. community organizers 2. people who write memoirs 3. harry reid 4. people who give nice speeches 5. san francisco 6. big towns 7. cooks who work for the state 8. public transportation - particularly planes 9. the *south* slope of Alaska 10. the media 11. the good people of washington 12. commentors with an opinion 13. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

]]> By: Peej http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48633 Peej Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:35:28 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48633 Mike, I live in the Garden State by choice. Some of my best friends are from the Garden State. Heh. MB, apparently the AP is running a comment (tomorrow?) very much like yours above about kids and props. Rachel Maddow's looks at Pat Buchanon as he talks are priceless. Mike, I live in the Garden State by choice. Some of my best friends are from the Garden State.
Heh.
MB, apparently the AP is running a comment (tomorrow?) very much like yours above about kids and props.
Rachel Maddow’s looks at Pat Buchanon as he talks are priceless.

]]> By: MB http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48632 MB Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:34:00 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48632 Yes, at the rough and tumble <a href="http://www.episcopalhighschool.org/" rel="nofollow">Episcopal High School</a> in Alexandria. (Had to walk past its gates on the way to see Obama at the T.C. Williams High School, earlier this year). ~ Mike New Jersey's only off limits because of those overreaching gov't regulations regarding toxic waste, I heard. (yes, I tried to leave, but for some unknown reason, sleep has not come easily . . .) Yes, at the rough and tumble Episcopal High School in Alexandria. (Had to walk past its gates on the way to see Obama at the T.C. Williams High School, earlier this year).

~

Mike New Jersey’s only off limits because of those overreaching gov’t regulations regarding toxic waste, I heard.

(yes, I tried to leave, but for some unknown reason, sleep has not come easily . . .)

]]> By: Vivian J. Paige http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48631 Vivian J. Paige Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:25:48 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48631 Bob McDonnell spoke on behalf of the VA delegation (did y'all know McCain went to HS in VA?) and cast all 63 votes for McCain. Bob McDonnell spoke on behalf of the VA delegation (did y’all know McCain went to HS in VA?) and cast all 63 votes for McCain.

]]> By: Mike@Blueweeds http://blacknell.net/dynamic/2008/09/03/watching-the-rnc/#comment-48630 Mike@Blueweeds Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:25:32 +0000 http://blacknell.net/dynamic/?p=1220#comment-48630 Or else we're all gonna get whacked. Or else we’re all gonna get whacked.

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