2024 Democratic National Convention

[Anonymous]

Watching now and I cannot believe Sheila E. Is 67 years of age. Go girl. She looks amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why is the kid crying?

I think his son is non verbal and this was too emotional for him to handle and express.

He’s not non verbal. He has a non verbal learning disability (‘waning it’s a LD that is not focused on language, eg not dyslexia). People keep getting this wrong. He cried because he’s an emotional kid and it was an emotional moment — he’s overcome with love for his dad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Troll skills are pretty good

That letter is really weird—the handwriting for the post script at the bottom is totally different. I DNGAF if she did write it—it’s 24 years ago and a lot has changed since then — but it really looks like different handwriting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why is the kid crying?

I think his son is non verbal and this was too emotional for him to handle and express.

He’s not non verbal. He has a non verbal learning disability (‘waning it’s a LD that is not focused on language, eg not dyslexia). People keep getting this wrong. He cried because he’s an emotional kid and it was an emotional moment — he’s overcome with love for his dad.

NVLD, is somewhat similar to ASD. I believe Chris Rock has it. If you tell someone with NVLD, it's raining cat dogs, they will believe it's raining cat dogs. It also hard for them to make friends, and their a few treads on NVLD on the special need's forum. My girlfriend sister has it, she is 18 and at first, they thought it was ASD, but diagnosis with ASD after her 8th birthday. She also has ADHD, so is common to have both. There might be a lot more people with NVLD but they are giving ASD diagnosis. After her NVLD diagnosis she was able to get SSI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll skills are pretty good

That letter is really weird—the handwriting for the post script at the bottom is totally different. I DNGAF if she did write it—it’s 24 years ago and a lot has changed since then — but it really looks like different handwriting.

Also pretty sure this was back when opportunist Trump was still a Democrat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll skills are pretty good

That letter is really weird—the handwriting for the post script at the bottom is totally different. I DNGAF if she did write it—it’s 24 years ago and a lot has changed since then — but it really looks like different handwriting.

I just can't read a word she said

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why is the kid crying?

I think his son is non verbal and this was too emotional for him to handle and express.

He’s not non verbal. He has a non verbal learning disability (‘waning it’s a LD that is not focused on language, eg not dyslexia). People keep getting this wrong. He cried because he’s an emotional kid and it was an emotional moment — he’s overcome with love for his dad.

Yes, the Walzes have clearly explained the nature of his neurodivergence.
https://people.com/gus-walz-learning-disorder-secret-power-exclusive-8691793

[Anonymous]

Pretty sure a picture of the Walzes can be found under "Wholesome" in the dictionary. Two teachers, a social worker, and a beloved sweet neurodivergent kid. Wow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Clinton spoke at the 1988 Dem convention and speech went on over an hour and when he said. "In conclusion," the entire audience cheered.

Clinton would be a Republican today.

More police, welfare reform, less taxes and regulations, no neocon imperialism.

The media would demonize him, like they did with (pretty moderate) Romney.

You know he’s still alive and spoke yesterday at the Republican convention, right?

[Anonymous]

Tim Walz claimed last night that they are going to cut taxes.

He literally burned through the largest state surplus in Minnesota’s history of $20B and still managed to raise taxes by an additional $9B.

Holy gaslighting, Batman!

[Anonymous]

I do not watch conventions. They are boring.

I was flipping channels during the RNC and it was never interesting enough to actually stay and watch. I am a registered independent.

I turned in the TV and was flipping channels and saw roll call. It was fun to watch.

I tuned in last night and heard Hakeem talk about old boyfriends and I laughed.

I also laughed about Hannibal Lecter. He is a fictional character. Does Trump know that? Did he even read the book!

I may tune in tonight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since this is a discussion, and I’ve been clapping all along, yesterday hit different.
•I now feel it might be going on too long. The momentum we felt was unexpected and we were surprised and elated, better to end on a high note and have us wanting more.
•I was a little let down by Walz’s speech - I have heard it before and hoped it would be different
•While it is joyful, they are overusing the word joy

Wednesday hit me a bit like Monday - too many speakers and those who spoke went on too long. I agree they didn’t differentiate Walz’s convention speech from his stump speech so I had heard it before, and had heard some of Shapiro’s and Buttigieg’s best lines watching them during the veepstakes. The last few lines for Walz last night were new to me though and packed a punch (I’m a football fan though, they might be lost on someone who’s not) regarding the one more phone call/door knock/donation. Making plans to send postcards to Georgia this morning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since this is a discussion, and I’ve been clapping all along, yesterday hit different.
•I now feel it might be going on too long. The momentum we felt was unexpected and we were surprised and elated, better to end on a high note and have us wanting more.
•I was a little let down by Walz’s speech - I have heard it before and hoped it would be different
•While it is joyful, they are overusing the word joy

Wednesday hit me a bit like Monday - too many speakers and those who spoke went on too long. I agree they didn’t differentiate Walz’s convention speech from his stump speech so I had heard it before, and had heard some of Shapiro’s and Buttigieg’s best lines watching them during the veepstakes. The last few lines for Walz last night were new to me though and packed a punch (I’m a football fan though, they might be lost on someone who’s not) regarding the one more phone call/door knock/donation. Making plans to send postcards to Georgia this morning.

Football might help in the Midwest with the undecideds. I remember in Tomah WI, last September and the local news spend about 20 minutes talking about the local high school football scores.

[Anonymous]

The conventions are always a bit long for me. But I've enjoyed the differences in the two this year. The differences are quite stark, in fact.

From last night, I thought Clinton . .. it wasn't his best. And went long. But he won't be doing many more of these so it was good to see.

I liked Jeffries a lot. The Boyfriend reference was hysterical. He's smart as a whip, charismatic, and a good speaker.

I also LOOOOOVED Pete. He was my candidate in 2020 and watching him you can see why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll skills are pretty good

That letter is really weird—the handwriting for the post script at the bottom is totally different. I DNGAF if she did write it—it’s 24 years ago and a lot has changed since then — but it really looks like different handwriting.

I just can't read a word she said

I can read it just fine. You must not be from a generation that knows how to read cursive.