Our convention fucking rocks!

[cynatnite]

The repukes have got to be fucking sick with jealousy.

They don't have Tammy Duckworth. They don't have Julian Castro. They don't have Bill Clinton.

The repukes entire convention was a disaster compared to the few hours of the DNC.

I love being a Democrat! Don't you?

[Coexist]

1. but they have Bush, Cheney and that cat scratch fever guy

and poor dementia-riddeled Eastwood (that was actually sad)

[ThatsMyBarack]

3. And AHHHnold....

And Hank Williams, Jr.

[Jamaal510]

37. And Chuck Norris

[Sugarcoated]

67. And kookoo John Voight

[xtraxritical]

49. They had an EMPTY CHAIR !

It just goes to show how empty headed the Republicans are! They really dig a hole for themselves.

[Ellipsis]

56. and Taylor Hicks singing and dancing to a Doobie Brothers song written the same year he was born,

In a suit... that just looked so wrong.

[fleur-de-lisa]

95. And an empty chair . . .

You can't forget the chair. When recent surveys indicated that Clint's RNC speech was the most popular among Independents, I think they were really voting for the chair and not the crazy old white dude!

[onecent]

2. I'm still worried cuz they are sneaky and cheat and lie!!!!

and possibly steal votes??????
I'm praying for a demo. win

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Oh HELL yes!

[Chorophyll]

5. And they've got Hank Williams Jr!

You bet I love being a Democrat! Proud too.

[Tx4obama]

6. I watched a lot of the Republican's convention and I don't remember them talking about ...

hardly any issues or policies at all.


p.s. The Cory Booker speech earlier today was awesome

[ThatsMyBarack]

7. They why were they talking at all?

Just to hear their own voices?

[William Seger]

66. Democrats talk about policies because their policies benefit the majority

What we're seeing from today's Republican party is their answer to the question, how do you win elections with an agenda that only benefits those who are already the most well off.

[Tx4obama]

69. Yes, you hit the nail on the head. Hopefully the talking heads will point that out. n/t

[standingtall]

8. Democrats are bringing fire tonight!

And it's only the first day. If this is what repukes call Chicago style politics? Then I want to see more of it.

[Duppers]

86. Go to Huffington Post now & look at their nasty headline calling Dems "VICIOUS"

"VICIOUS: DEMS BLISTERING AGAINST ROMNEY"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/mitt-romney-swiss-bank-account_n_1856353.html

Too bad I cannot link to the current headline and pic; the link headline doesn't say "Vicious"!

Did they call the rethugs "vicious" when they were telling all the pugnacious lies about Pres. Obama?

I don't think so. So, when we fight back do they call us "vicious" when we're telling simple truths?




On edit: I wish someone could get a screen cap of it.

[standingtall]

98. Thanks for the link

Good read.

[savalez]

99. I don't mind for once being called vicious in an election year. n/t

[slor]

9. It really does...whoohoo!

Positivity and concern for others is always nice!

[C_U_L8R]

10. Can't wait to see the ratings

We're kicking ass

[cynatnite]

13. The repukes' ratings were dismal compared to 2008...

I'm not sure if this one will match the Dems one in 2008, but I hope it at least matches it.

[bdamomma]

22. one big thing is missing

Teddy Kennedy

[cynatnite]

39. He'd be cheering louder than all of us if he was here. n/t

[lunatica]

55. He was there

His family were all there and they brought him into the Convention. The Republicans totally forgot their last President.

[cynatnite]

82. Enjoy your very short stay. You people are so predictable and simple-minded. n/t

[ailsagirl]

92. 'you people'

[derby378]

100. There's just no pleasing you people!

[ailsagirl]

96. What's with this "US?" You're not one of us... get lost

[siligut]

83. See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!

[cynatnite]

84. PPR'd. Very quick action. n/t

[Bernardo de La Paz]

15. Some of the slippage due to people shifting to internet streaming. We'll see how much impact on DNC.

[tallahasseedem]

11. I do!

I just commented on another thread that I have been bawling since the speeches started. I have been trying to keep it under control, but every time someone gets on stage and talks about what we stand for it is just overwhelming!

[Ineeda]

31. Me, too.

Democrats have hearts AND brains.

[Care Acutely]

12. Hell to the YES. Look at all those smiles! Look at America :-)

Young and old in every shade, hue and walk of life.

I feel giddy.

[Carly]

14. It does!

I am so proud of my party tonight!

[calimary]

20. Welcome to DU, Carly! I'm so proud of my party tonight, too!

That Deval Patrick speech just now was a FREAKIN' BARN-BURNER!!!

I wasn't sure we had a lot of bench strength for 2016 and - yes, FORWARD. But this convention is proving me wrong!

I watched Deval Patrick and wondered if maybe I was seeing another future president. MAN, he ROCKED!!!!! DAYUM!!!!

And Lilly Ledbetter? DAYUM!!!!

I am HAPPY tonight, and I have my "Forward" button on, too!

[left on green only]

65. With Eyes To The Democratic Party's Future......

Just wait until tomorrow night when Elizabeth Warren will speak. The response to that woman is going to blow the roof off the building. I have seen what is in her heart, and now so will the world.

upon edit for syntax

[calimary]

71. Yeah, she's the Real Thing. Seriously.

I will be very eager to see what kind of bounce there'll be.

[Carly]

97. Thanks for the welcome!

[Coexist]

16. Duckworth, Penn, Ledbetter..

just the past hour has been awe-inspiring

[amuse bouche]

17. It's Fucking Fantastic

Is there a running thread anywhere?

Right now Deval Patrick is tearing it up

[calimary]

18. Forward! NOT Back!

Like that one!

[bdamomma]

19. plus there is a

rainbow of color and diversity love being a democrat

[SaveAmerica]

21. Yes, we've got heart!!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

24. +1

[Laura PourMeADrink]

23. Yes...the whole thrust is about loving people and caring about

them and not bitter, cynical, un-christian "what a bunch of freeloaders"

I truly believe in good winning out over evil. This is that time

[Lone_Star_Dem]

25. I know I'm motivated!

I'm ready to caucus & GOTV!

[pitbullgirl1965]

26. The faces of the future

This is inspiring.

[calimary]

27. Julian Castro - first Latino President?

I posted this earlier. Wasn't sure we had a lot of bench strength coming up after this round. I was WRONG!!!

I bet Deval Patrick will make a presidential run at some point, too. His speech was an absolute knockout tonight!

[cynatnite]

29. He is amazing! n/t

[hifiguy]

33. You are reading my mind.

Eight years ago I watched the convention, turned to my mother and said "Barack Obama will be President one day." Mayor Castro and Gov. Patrick are giving me Tweety's tingle.

[Odin2005]

57. Julian is fucking awesome!

[oliverrams1]

78. Julian Castro

Please Run for Texas Governor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Honeycombe8]

28. A BITCHIN' Convention!!!!! nt

[LiberalCatholic]

30. That's because

our delegates are alive...

[calimary]

70. And kicking! Welcome to DU!

I'm a Liberal Catholic myself. Glad you're here! We're gonna need you!





Now get to work.

[Politicub]

32. I'm proud to be a dem

And am loving our party right now!

[lady lib]

34. Every.single.speaker.ROCKS!

n/t

[ejbr]

35. I just came here to post this exact thread!!!

Brains AND compassion!!

[cynatnite]

36. It just keeps getting better and better as it goes. n/t

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

38. What a difference a week makes

From scum like Turtle Man McConnell and Drunky McBoner to the class shown tonight....god what a difference....

[Patiod]

40. and they don't have Michelle and Barack

So proud of the Dems tonight.

[Cha]

42. Precisely, Patiod!

[CheapShotArtist]

41. I know, right.

The R's looked dead last week. But that's what happens when your party is united based on hatred for the other side, rather than enthusiasm towards your own side.

[ruffburr]

43. AND WERE JUST GETTIN STARTED!!!

This already has left the tea bags in cold water, lovin it

[Plucketeer]

44. Only the FIRST day

of this conventoin and it literally BLOWS the phony GOP CON-verntion OUT OF THE WATER!!!

[defacto7]

45. Big Money can't buy REAL!

Real people, real brains, reasonable argument, NO LIES! lies aren't necessary.

You can have all the money in the world, but you can't buy this.

[SunSeeker]

46. Fired up! Ready to go!

[deutsey]

47. It will be interesting to see how Lucifer's Dreambox (MSM) will spin it tomorrow n/t

[NBachers]

50. I had the misfortune to tune it in on National rePublican Radio as I was working in my garage

Every speech I heard was a Speech for the Ages

The heart . . . the reality . . . the power . . . the testimony . . . the True Human Love, Commitment, and Expression . . .

I was overcome with pride and humility that these people represent me . . .

And then the NPR Stooges can't wait to jump in with their catty, snarky, talking-out-their-ass venom - they're just chomping at the bit to cut down and degrade whom they've just heard speaking

Where's their heart? Where's their mind? Where's their patriotism?

I cherish the expressiveness I heard from the speakers tonight.

I don't understand how the media whores can be so cold

[robbob]

58. Glad to hear someone was listening

All during the Rethug convention, every time I tuned in to NPR it was Republican organizers and party hacks gushing on and on about how great every speech was, how great the convention was going. So you mean to tell me all we're getting for the DNC coverage is criticism and snark? What a big F'n surprise. This is beyond outrageous; it's like there is a deliberate plan at NPR to boost Romney and cut down Obama. I'll be tuning in the next two days; I have to hear this to believe it!!!

[George II]

48. It's been a great first night, but did you REALLY need to include the obscenity in your title?????

GROW UP!!!!

[cynatnite]

51. Do you tell that to everyone here at DU that uses the word "fuck" in their title?

I thought you'd have a higher post count.

Seriously, just relax, enjoy and don't sweat the small stuff.

[deutsey]

54. LOL

They must not hang out here very much.

[oldhippydude]

59. after all it's good enough for Joe Biden

[lonestarnot]

62. Whiskey tango fucking bravo?

[George II]

73. Sometimes I do.....imagine...

...a first time visitor to this site, and the first thing he or she reads is a subject line like yours. Chances are that person will sign off and never visit again. Is that what we want here?

And what does my post count have to do with it?

[LondonReign2]

75. Fuck is a very useful and versatile word

Personally I think it fits the context of the OP's post quite well.

And you miss the central point of the post count question: you were not being slammed for your post count, rather the poster was pointing out the ubiquitous use of the word fuck here, and noting that if you responded to them all your post count be be ginormous.

[cynatnite]

76. FYI...the word "fuck" gets put in a A LOT of subject lines around here at DU...

When I mentioned your post count, I was making a joke at your expense and I do apologize for that.

If the word offends you or others, then maybe DU isn't the place for you or others because the word "fuck" gets used a lot around here including several other curse words. Do a search and you'll see.

[TahitiNut]

94. Fuckin' A! You better fucking believe it.

Fuck yes!

[blue neen]

52. This night was so enjoyable, that I might have to smoke a cigarette right now...

and I don't smoke~

[lonestarnot]

53. We fucking rock!

[B Calm]

60. I'm glad I watched the republican convention,

and now I can see the vast differences between the two parties. I don't know how to put it more plainer words, the RNC sucked!

[lovemydog]

61. Yes I do!

I love my democratic friends. In real life and here at DU! And I don't mind swearing. Not one bit. We should kick the republicans back to the fucking stone age where they belong. Send them to the dustbin of history. Along with the John Birch Society, The Whigs, the Know-Nothings, and a lot of other idiotic groups whose fucking names I can't fucking recall right fucking now.

[BB_Smoke]

63. I am in love with Michelle

I sure hope the president isn't jealous.

[AzSweet]

64. The difference...

..was night and day...hate and negativity last week...love and positivity this week. Very proud. Loved it all.

[lovemydog]

89. love and positivity toward those less fortunate

Welcome here AzSweet!

[Grammy23]

68. Best I have felt in months!

I laughed, cried, cheered, did a few fist pumps, whahooos, then I cried some more, cheered some more.

I am buying some champagne for Nov. 6th. I have REAL hope for the first time in a while. I just do not think that Romney and Ryan can compete with the energy being generated by this convention. Just think when they bring on the Big Dog tomorrow night! Then they have Obama and Biden on Thursday night. It is going to be a rockin' night in Charlotte and all across the USA!

[Firebrand Gary]

72. I feel the same way, exactly.....Now lets get to work, donate, make calls and knock on doors.

I'm not kidding, through my tears I made the biggest political donation that I have ever made in my entire life.

[mnhtnbb]

74. But, but, they had Queen Ann sharing that she and Mitt ate tuna sandwiches and sold stock

to survive!

[liberallibral]

77. Repukes are sick, period!!!

[Historic NY]

79. Poor GOP even hologram Reagan didn't showup...

only the empty chair.

[ocd liberal]

80. Yes, I love it!!!!!

I keep losing friends on Facebook because of what I post, but it is so worth it to know I am on the correct side of history!

[StarryNite]

85. But...

they had an empty chair and we don't!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

87. If the Republicans were honest they would have had Limbaugh speak.

[harun]

93. and Murdoch and the Koch brothers

[Neon2012]

88. Let's keep our eyes on the prize!

[lovemydog]

90. Focused

on reelecting the President. And voting for democrats in the House & Senate.

Welcome to DU Neon2012.

Have fun here!

[libodem]

91. This ups the pride factor

Many times. Very proud of our President and our party's convention. Everything looks so glamorous and fabulous.

They were right last time to complain that our guy is a 'rockstar'. At least I have not heard the massiah comparison, lately.