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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI think I like the virtual convention better, actually
It seems more genuine, somehow. No one is playing for applause, theyre just speaking from their hearts. And if feels like there is a wider range of speakers. Michelle blew it out the first night, but the best line was probably His only preexisting condition was trusting Trump. I got a chill when I heard that.
Anyone else feel the same way?
luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)doc03
(35,512 posts)word.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,936 posts)It's all about people, not pageants.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,148 posts)constantly interrupted by applause. This way is a lot more efficient and interesting, and it's giving a lot more people a chance not only to speak but be paid attention to.
muntrv
(14,505 posts)aquamarina
(1,865 posts)onecaliberal
(33,078 posts)rufus dog
(8,419 posts)We may have a different perspective.
That being said, I agree. Although a lot of work went into the planning. Next week I predict a lame copy cat attempt by the Repukes.
tanyev
(42,744 posts)No loss of momentum from moving people on and off a stage, pausing for applause, etc. Weaker speakers can be considerately edited. Maybe future conventions will be more of a hybrid of the two styles.
herding cats
(19,569 posts)The message is more focused and resonates better.
PatSeg
(47,873 posts)I like the many voices of average Americans.
solara
(3,836 posts)Freedomofspeech
(4,233 posts)roamer65
(36,749 posts)badhair77
(4,241 posts)I like having ordinary citizens involved. And I dont miss all the applause pauses.
SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)The convention hall and balloons and shit was hackneyed in the 80s
Time to move into the now.
This feels more intimate.
This feels more real.
This has a chance to connect to the YouTube generation.
Alliepoo
(2,247 posts)Alliepoo
(2,247 posts)a kennedy
(29,851 posts)Although, Milwaukee would have received millions of dollars and got noticed on the United States stage.....I love the personal touch of each state nominating Joe, and even Bernie for that matter. Its been a great experience.
choie
(4,120 posts)It's more intimate and more meaningful than the typical overblown rah rah convention antics.
Xolodno
(6,428 posts)Who would never get any speaking time under a normal convention. So we get to hear from a more diverse group than usual.
For example, Reagan's last Convention speech wasn't shown on the networks due to Pat Buchanan's long and winded speech...when the GOP desperately needed Reagan. But after reading Bolton's book...and given he and Pat are cut from the same cloth, think it was intentional. They fucking hated Reagan worse than any Democratic politician or supporter. It's because of Bolton we unilaterally pulled out of negotiated treaties...when the rest of the world wanted us to stay in them. They saw Reagan as a weakling for willing to negotiate....let that sink in for a minute.
Generic Brad
(14,277 posts)They are speaking directly to us and making excellent use of the medium (excepting the role call).
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