OK, picture this.

[FatDave]

Tomorrow afternoon, a crowd is gathered in Springfield waiting for Obama to make his VP announcemnt. The crowd is buzzing with WTF's and head scratching, as the text message still hasn't been delivered.

Right on schedule, Obama takes the stage, alone. He says "Thank you for coming, but before we begin, there's something I need to do."

He pulls out a cellphone from his jacket pocket and pushes some buttons. A wave of ringtones washes across the audience, and for a few brief moments, the only eyes on Barack Obama are those of the secret service.

In a booming voice he says "Ladies and gentlemen please welcome...." but is drowned out by the crowd as the scream the name of....

[nerddem]

1. that would be pretty damn sweet

like a scene out of a movie, which is fitting, for the world's biggest celebrity haha

[gateley]

2. That would be beautiful --

but I've read that the messages can't all be delivered simultaneously -- it might take a few hours. So not everyone's cell phone would go off.

But I would LOVE something like that!!

[liberalmuse]

3. What??? What name did they scream???

Damn you. Where do I buy the book? Actually, that would be awesome if that happened. :bounce:

[Muttocracy]

4. I suggested something like that a while ago but I didn't really want him to wait!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6681596#6681625

[FatDave]

13. Dang, you beat me by two days.

It didn't even occur to me until I started thinking "well how long is he gonna wait then?"

[Muttocracy]

14. there was another hysterical thread that night

where we were coming up with reality TV show events for it. Mine was a beauty pageant ending. Someone else wrote a scenario for one of those Bachelor shows.

Who knows!!!

[Naturyl]

5. This is a very cool idea.

Can't see them doing it, but I wish they would.

[maddiejoan]

6. OMG

You mean Jerry Bruckheimer is Obama's new campaign manager?

[FatDave]

8. LOL, couldn't you have compared me to a filmaker I respect?

[maddiejoan]

9. Oh very well, Mr. Capra.

[FatDave]

11. Sweet! Mr. Obama Goes to Springfield on His Way to Washington

I should probably just count my blessings you didn't say Uwe Boll though.

[bigwillq]

7. That really would be cool.

:)

[polichick]

10. You could be onto something - that would be pretty dramatic!

[TexasLady]

12. i like it..

i really do

[mirrera]

15. I am terrified it is going to be 3:01 am...

[arcos]

16. Technically, that's very difficult...

As they have said, it should take a few hours to have all the text messages delivered.

[Catherine Vincent]

17. That would be cool. nt

[DianaForRussFeingold]

18. It would be great! OK, now picture Al Gore's name.. in the text message.

;) Is Obama's surprise - OBAMA/GORE ‘08? :-)

His book 'The Assault on Reason' is a slam on Bush and a call to return logic and reason to politics. Al Gore on Nightline; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk64RUwV7K0

"After listening to Obama address a crowded community center, a voter
asked him to consider naming Gore as his running mate.

The voter even proposed a campaign slogan:
"Obama and Gore: Experience and Youth. Obama and Gore: Wisdom and Truth."

"Obama says Gore would play a key role in his administration if he wants one, "
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21474241

[FatDave]

19. Much as I'd like that, I can't imagine him wanting a second go at veep. (nt)

[DianaForRussFeingold]

20. Obama/Gore 2008 would be "The Dream Ticket "

:pals: It's just a nice dream! :hug:

"Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore endorsed Barack Obama
at a 20,000 person rally in Detroit, MI on June 16, 2008."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lmeJaKZwHI