Anonymous wrote:I agree, OP.
Zealots are a huge turn-off - right or left.
Anonymous wrote:The whimpering admiration of every speaker at the convention makes me want to vomit. Clinton, Michelle - fine, good speeches. But can we focus on policy instead of "sobbing on our couches" over how INSPIRED we are? I support Obama, but I think this simpering over him and his supporters is frustrating and out of place. It's a Presidential election, not a Barbie tea party. So tired of it. Let's get real and discuss the issues, not fall all over ourselves like schoolgirls.
Anonymous wrote:
That said, this is a big rally, to get people fired up, not the place for detailed, specific policy discussion. Hopefully that'll come again after this nonsense is over. (Or, in the case of Republicans, it'll come for the first time - but I have my doubts.)
Anonymous wrote:See, I have always viewed a convention as a rally meant to get people excited. Debates are supposed to cover the issues.
An as far a Dems being emotional - I think that is a great thing. People are so cynical about politics and the country's future - it is nice to see people get excited and hopeful again.
Anonymous wrote:The whimpering admiration of every speaker at the convention makes me want to vomit. Clinton, Michelle - fine, good speeches. But can we focus on policy instead of "sobbing on our couches" over how INSPIRED we are? I support Obama, but I think this simpering over him and his supporters is frustrating and out of place. It's a Presidential election, not a Barbie tea party. So tired of it. Let's get real and discuss the issues, not fall all over ourselves like schoolgirls.
Anonymous wrote:The whimpering admiration of every speaker at the convention makes me want to vomit. Clinton, Michelle - fine, good speeches. But can we focus on policy instead of "sobbing on our couches" over how INSPIRED we are? I support Obama, but I think this simpering over him and his supporters is frustrating and out of place. It's a Presidential election, not a Barbie tea party. So tired of it. Let's get real and discuss the issues, not fall all over ourselves like schoolgirls.