Thank GOD That's Over, I Had To Put Toothpicks In My Eyes To Stay Awake

I liked the sign the camera panned to when McCain spoke that said "McCain Votes Against Vets."

I didn't make it home in time to see anything other than McCain's acceptance speech. But I did read that it was more of the same -- bashing honorable citizens that believe in service to this country, and again, no policy statements or "changes" that the nominee and his running mate propose to help America. In fact, if you listen to the Republicans throughout this convention, other than the mention of the people who experienced the recent hurricane, the whole attitude that America is in a recession, the budget in trillions of dollars of deficit, is just "too depressing" and hence all the "happy talk." Ignoring the economy and the American people flat out to their face during this convention is not exactly going to win the election for you, McCain.

So, protesters are "ground noise and static?"

This is the speech that is going nowhere, just like the bridge to nowhere.

Yawn. I brought marshmallows to throw at the television set, but I don't want to waste them on McCain. His speech is just pablum. The worst acceptance speech I've heard in at least 20 years.

I read earlier today that the McCain campaign is pulling Gov. Palin off the interview circuit, and will only offer her up to do prepared speeches that have no forum for direct questions and answers. I have to think about that for a bit. What are the Republicans afraid of?

I'm not impressed. The man is so disingenuous and transparent. And he looks like shit, too. I don't mean in an "ugly" sort of way, but in a beat down, tired old man, sort of way.

Having to listen to him tell us that he fights for the ordinary people is disgusting. He doesn't even know the price of gas, or the price of a week's worth of groceries for ordinary people, or even the high cost of rent that most of us have to pay. Hell, he doesn't even know how many homes he has, so how can we expect him to actually know what it is to be an ordinary American citizen? And don't get me started on his bullshit about health insurance! He has had his health care provided by the government for most of his adult life! He's NEVER had to experience what the vast majority of uninsured Americans have experienced. He knows ZERO, and I mean ZERO about the average American.

Eight years of the Republican way of running this country has put us in a severe hole that will take years and years and years to get out of. Platitudes by the Republican nominee is not going to do anything. It will be more of the same by McSame.

Gov. Palin told so many lies last night, but her speech was a boon for the Democrats -- they raised $8 million in one day, compared to the $1 million raised by the Republicans. Yeah, she sure boosted the base. I'm sure after tonight, some of those Republican donors will be asking for their money back ! Ha ha ha!

This man couldn't inspire an ant to get out of the way of an anteater.

Actually a great deal of his speech sounded a whole lot like Bush's speech in 2000. Well, except for the constant references to himself as a POW. We all know where that took us. I cannot believe that he spent more time in this speech talking about his POW experience than about issues that are really about Americans. What the fuck does that really have to do with anything? Does America really care? Sure, you did your job, as you were supposed to do. And you were a POW just like thousands of others. Why does this make you different from the rest of the survivors of POW camps? How does this qualify you as a leader? I fail to see the significance. And for God's sake, do we have to hear the details of his capture, his beatings, his final release, told over and over, and over and over, and over and over, every fucking night? Sheesh. It's like that uncle that comes to your Thanksgiving dinner every year and retells the same jokes over the past 20 years, such that you cringe each time he starts to tell them, and all you can do is try to find a way to leave the room!

Well, it's cocktail time. This one's over. McCain doesn't stand a chance.

P.S. Anyone vet his music? Are we absolutely sure the artists approved his use of their songs? Because, we all know that he steals the music (and then gets the cease and desist letters later).

UPDATE I (9/5/08) Well, it didn't take long for Heart and Van Halen to send the Republican National Committee cease and desist letters, for failing to clear their songs "Barracuda" and "Right Now." Typical Republicans. Steal what isn't theirs, but get their panties all up in a bunch if someone else steals from them. Why couldn't they play a Sammy Hagar tune, or a Ted Nugent tune, if they wanted Republicans who sing rock-n-roll? And there are plenty of country singers that are Republican, but don't expect to be able to use Tim McGraw or Faith Hill songs any time soon!