The Republican National Convention (RNC)

[Mars_ax]

I've been watching some of this, last night Ann Romney gave a good speech, and tonight Paul Ryan accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination and gave what I thought was a good speech. Thurday night Romney will accept the Republican presidential nomination and give his speech, I'll try watching some of it.
I really see Romney & Ryan as being America's last hope for prosperity, turning the economy around and saving medicare. If Obama and Hillary get back in, this country is headed straight into the toilet.

Thoughts?

[VictorCharlie]

I only listened to Rand Paul. I thought it was an average speech. I may go find Christie's speech later. I think both of the main party candidate are ultimately the same and ruinous for us. Maybe Romney would get to pick a good Supreme Court nominee but that is about all I'd hold my breath for if he wins.

[El Kabong]

Surely you mean Obama & BIDEN not Hillary


I've not listened to any of the speeches, but I've heard the coverage especialy on MSNBC it is hilarious how biased that station is (amongst others). What did you guys think of the Yahoo/ABC Producer that just ot fired for a hot mic catching him say "They're hapy to have a party while black people drown"?

Between the mainstream media's attacks on anyone conservative & ESPN's attack on contact sports & football specifically I just don't care to watch much tv.

[TitoFan]

I couldn't help laughing when I read yesterday's MSN.com's characterization of John McCain as Romney's attack dog.

"Sic him, John...... sic him!!!!"
"Wait!! Put your teeth in, first!"

[El Kabong]

I couldn't help laughing when I read yesterday's MSN.com's characterization of John McCain as Romney's attack dog.

"Sic him, John...... sic him!!!!"
"Wait!! Put your teeth in, first!"

John McCain is an American hero & a decent person. In the days of George W. Bush's time as President, McCain was the Democrats A#1 favorite Republican because he was willing to make deals and be friendly with Democrats but then he had the audacity to run for President against "The Chosen One" and everything changed.

[TitoFan]

Lighten up, Lyle! It was still funny. And McCain might be an "American hero", but he's still viewed (and rightfully so) as a warmonger.... and his speech at the RNC did nothing to dispel that.

[El Kabong]

Lighten up, Lyle! It was still funny. And McCain might be an "American hero", but he's still viewed (and rightfully so) as a warmonger.... and his speech at the RNC did nothing to dispel that.

What's funny is how the press squeal with contempt when they are rightfully called out as biased.

[brocktonblockbust]

lyle loves war and preemptıve attacks and ınvasıons by the US based on transparent lıes such as fıghtıng agaınst communısm or proactıve wars such as lookıng for those weapons of mass destructıon.
lyle am I rıght? ıs there any US mılıtary actıon you have ever dısagreed wıth?

[VictorCharlie]

I've never heard McCain referred to as or suggested to be a warmonger....ever

[TitoFan]

I've never heard McCain referred to as or suggested to be a warmonger....ever

Wel-l-l-l-l ...................... here's one of many:


John McCain: Warmonger? | Twin Cities Daily Planet



Oh... and here's a neat little article that shows how brazenly politicians change their tune when it suits them.
(This is from 2008 ).


McCain sends out harsh robocall hitting Mitt from right - - POLITICO.com

[El Kabong]

lyle loves war and preemptıve attacks and ınvasıons by the US based on transparent lıes such as fıghtıng agaınst communısm or proactıve wars such as lookıng for those weapons of mass destructıon.
lyle am I rıght? ıs there any US mılıtary actıon you have ever dısagreed wıth?

I believe in WINNING

[TitoFan]

lyle loves war and preemptıve attacks and ınvasıons by the US based on transparent lıes such as fıghtıng agaınst communısm or proactıve wars such as lookıng for those weapons of mass destructıon.
lyle am I rıght? ıs there any US mılıtary actıon you have ever dısagreed wıth?

I believe in WINNING

Folks, that was a beautiful dodge to the question.
Yes... Jack... did you see the flawless technique? Here it is again in slow-motion.
BEAU-TI-FUL. Watch as the question is asked... then quickly deflected with a clever one-liner.
Stuff of legends, Jack. Folks... you don't see many better than this.

[brocktonblockbust]

lyle loves war and preemptıve attacks and ınvasıons by the US based on transparent lıes such as fıghtıng agaınst communısm or proactıve wars such as lookıng for those weapons of mass destructıon.
lyle am I rıght? ıs there any US mılıtary actıon you have ever dısagreed wıth?

I believe in WINNING

winning WHAT? you mean just wınnıng for the sake of wınnıng?

[VictorCharlie]

Tito,

I'm not sure an article discussing Ed Schultz calling him a warmonger and then later being rebuked by an Obama spokesperson in 2008 really qualifies as a monolithic view that McCain is a warmonger. Even when I did a google search for McCain and Warmonger the only major news outlet I found was a NY times article (blog on NY times) discussing Ed Schultz saying warmonger.

McCain Called a 'Warmonger' at Obama Appearance - NYTimes.com

Saying he is widely viewed as a warmonger is akin to saying the President is widely viewed as a communist. Sure there is a vocal minority that spouts this line but most people dont toe the line.

Not sure what the second link has to do with the topic at all.

[Kirkland Laing]

The best line from the GOP conference so far belongs to Senator Lindsay Graham :

“The demographics race we’re losing badly,” said Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (S.C.). “We’re not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long term.”
On Tuesday, convention organizers ejected two attendees after they reportedly threw peanuts at a black CNN camerawoman and told her, “This is how we feed animals.” Organizers called the conduct “inexcusable and unacceptable.”


As Republican convention emphasizes diversity, racial incidents intrude - The Washington Post




As far as whether the GOP can turn the economy round, Romney is planning a return to the exact-same Bush-era policies which caused the current economic disaster. And he's planning to turn Medicare into a voucher system where the voucher pays less and less of the cost of retirees' healthcare. He's saving the village by destroying it.