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Okay, so I’m a little late to the game here. It’s 6:46, and I’m just sitting down to
type. I’ve been watching PBS’s coverage
of the RNC since it started at 6:00, but my computer wasn’t cooperating, so I apologize
for not giving running commentary during the remarks given by Speaker John
Boehner and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.
They didn’t really say anything that I haven’t already, but their speeches
were fantastic. However, they weren’t
near as energizing, for me personally, as the wonderful woman who just finished
her speech. Before tonight, I hadn’t
ever heard of Mia Love, the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah. What an electrifying speech. And naturally, the talking heads on PBS tried
to demean her speech by saying she’s just trying to steal Obama’s story. Super lame.
Just because she’s black, she’s riding on his coattails? No.
She had more substance in her five minute speech than I’ve ever heard in
our president’s laboriously lengthy speeches.
Fantastic.
This isn’t going to be my typical running commentary, but
more like an overview of each of the speeches – I may do full-bore commentary for
Ann Romney and Chris Christie – but I’ll try to include quotes.
The talking heads are still going. It’s really no surprise that they’re not
covering Janine Turner, and they should really shut up and let [the country
crooner whose name I can’t find] entertain without them talking over him.
Obviously, the themes of the night is “We Can Do Better” and
“We Built It”. Both are noble and so
true.
Sher Valenzuela is speaking now. She’s running for lieutenant governor in Delaware.
Very professional. A business leader who obviously cares about
the direction of the country. Talking about over-regulation, being able to
grow a small business. Good stuff.
Now that Ms. Valenzuela is done, the talking heads aren’t
wasting any time trying to tie Hurricane Issac to this convention.
I’m shocked. They’re
actually airing the Oak Ridge Boys’ performance of Amazing Grace. Wonderful!
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers just took the
stage. “We Built It” Love it. As a side note, there hasn’t been an
unattractive woman on this stage.
Hello, Senator Kelly Ayotte. “In addition to being a United States Senator,
I’m also pretty good with a snowplow.”
Hot. Finally, someone who brings
up ObamaCare. “President Obama has never
even run a lemonade stand…And it shows.” Love it.
Okay, a nice businessman just had a little speech. Not terribly polished, but fits nice.
Governor John Kasich of Ohio just took to the stage to the
tune of I’ve Got a Feelin’ by the
Black Eyed Peas – one of the most annoyingly overused songs ever. Fail, RNC music supervisor. “We killed the death tax” Preach. This guy is fired up. Now he’s addressing the debt. Love the debt clock hung in the arena. Perfect.
“Taxachusetts” Love it.
Nice, we’re not going to watch the video that uses Obama’s
own words against him. Instead, the
talking heads are going to fixate on this Ron Paul delegate “controversy”. Yes, the rules change is concerning, but they’re
trying to make a bigger deal out of this than necessary. Naturally, the media types (to borrow a
phrase from Rush) are trying to paint the convention as divided or
fractured. Are we not going to hear from
Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma? “Kerfuffle”,
Gwen [Ifill]? Really? I do like this Luis Fortuno, governor of
Puerto Rico. Governor Terry Branstad of
Iowa is also on with the talking heads, and he’s pretty good as well. He’s fired up and driving Gwen crazy. It’s quite comical.
Ooo. The PBS guy on
the floor is about to take on [former governor John] Sununu. Love that guy. I love how the talking head is trying his
best to make the Republicans look bad, but Sununu isn’t having any of it. Though, he didn’t really get unleashed.
Ooo. Governor Bob
McDonnell of Virginia just took the podium.
I like this guy. Don’t
necessarily agree with him 100 percent of the time, but I still like him. “The EPA is the ‘Employment Prevention Agency’.”
Love it. “Talk is cheap. Results matter.” So true.
Why did we shift away from him as he introduces Bev Gray? Oh, because this is PBS. Let’s see, that’s three women that PBS hasn’t
carried. And it’s Republicans who hate
women. Right.
And again. Not airing
the video of Obama’s own words that are so easily used against him.
Oh, yes. Governor
Scott Walker of Wisconsin is taking the podium.
Really love him. The crowd does
too. Cheese head in the Wisconsin
delegation! Love it! Okay, Gov. Walker, I love you, but I hate sob
stories. Granted, yours is uplifting –
as opposed to depressing, like our president likes to say – but you’re better
than this. “The ‘R’ next to [Romney’s]
name doesn’t just stand for ‘Republican’, but also for ‘reformer’ [with the
selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate].”
Oh, you left too soon. Sad.
Seriously, where did PBS dig up these talking heads? One is from the New York Times. That speaks volumes. Oh, and we’re not going to carry Governor
Brian Sandoval of Nevada’s speech? Is
this just to appear not as sexist? You
still suck, PBS. Oh, and now you’re
trying to justify the “You didn’t build that” comment, Judy [Woodruff]? Indefensible.
Even in context. But Senator John
Barrasso of Wyoming isn’t letting them have it, and he’s doing so concisely and
calmly. Very Paul Ryan-esque. PS – this Botoxed douche from the NYT is
scary. And the other one is just the
male version of Debbie Wasserman-Shultz with 30 years and a wattle. He’s really talking up the federal
government.
Whoa. Why are we
showing a video? Oh, so Gwen and Judy
can talk over it. Apparently [former
Senator] Rick Santorum is about to take the stage. Ooo.
Newt Gingrich is in the box, but first, Santorum.
Seriously, I like this guy.
I backed him in the primaries, so it’s nice to see him here. “Graduate high school, work hard, get married
before you have children.” Preach. “We must stop the assault on marriage and the
family in America today.” Word. He’s really bringing it on this executive
order [baloney]. I’m loving this hands
bit. “…born and unborn.” Perfect way to weave in a pro-life
message. “In November, we have a chance
to vote for life and liberty, not dependency.”
Great speech.
Okay, Newt. Let these
whack-jobs have it. Oh, and we’re not
carrying Ted Cruz’s speech.
Racists. How ironic. Newt is talking about how broad the
Republican party is and how the media doesn’t want to show it. Oh, so now we’re going to Mr. Cruz. Must not like what Newt is saying.
Oh, I love it. He’s
working the stage, not just standing behind a podium. I’d love to see Obama do that, but I don’t
think the TOTUS is portable. And the
Texas delegation is loving him. Normally,
I don’t like multi-lingual speeches, but I’ll let it pass, because this guy is
propping up freedom. “Government is not
the answer.” Nice way to invoke
Reagan. Love it. He’s propping up learning English and not
taking a handout. Good stuff.
I like this Artur Davis, former congressman from
Alabama. “You thought it was the glare,
some of us thought it was a halo.”
Nice. PS – this guy is a former
Obamaite. He’s really taking it to the
Democrat party. Lovin’ it. I just love his southern twang. Lots of people say such a twang makes you
sound unintelligent, but I love when people embrace it. “We bend, we do not break.” Fantastic.
“2008-2001: Lesson learned. 2012: Mistake corrected.” Great speech.
Oh, nice, we’re not carrying Nikki Haley, governor of South
Carolina. I love her, so naturally, PBS
isn’t going to cover her. Typical.
Ugh. I’m switching to
NBC, because my local FOX station isn’t doing convention coverage. Lame.
Actually, screw this. I don’t
want to listen to the [P]MSNBC types. I
won’t be able to handle it if Rachel Maddow comes on. I’m over to CBS, where they’re more concerned
about Hurricane Isaac. Thinking I’ll
switch back to PBS, sadly. Okay, back to
PBS. Newt is taking on the wattle.
Luce Vela Fortuno, first lady of Puerto Rico, just took the
stage. Again, I don’t think there is an
unattractive Republican woman in the arena.
She’s here to introduce Ann Romney.
Dude, I could listen to her talk all night.
And here’s Ann.
Looking good. The lady in
red. The crowd is loving her. Well done, Ann. Mention Hurricane Isaac, but don’t dwell on
it. She’s poised and pleasant, and
apolitical, really, but she’s not a robot.
She’s really got the crowd wrapped around her finger. She says she and Mitt don’t have a “storybook
marriage”; they “have a real
marriage.” “…Mitt Romney was not handed
success; he built it.” Love this
woman. “Mitt doesn’t like to talk about
how he’s helped others, because he sees it as a privilege, not a political
talking point.” Ooo…hello Condi. Sorry.
A.D.D. This speech is dynamite,
and not in the political sense. This gal
has got heart. Well done!
Now Christie. Love.
This. Guy. Not 100 percent aligned with
his views, but he’s fantastic.
Unconventional and a true leader.
“The public needs to start being treated like adults.” I’m surprised they’re playing this video.
“Tonight, we’re going to choose respect over love.” Loving this.
I do wish he’d get more to the meat, but I’ll take his recalling his
fight with the teacher’s unions. “Our
ideas are right for America, and their ideas have failed America.” That’s more like it. And he’s on to fiscal policy. Loving this.
He just dropped my favorite word of late, “coddled.” So glad he’s on the same page as me. Now he’s taking it to education. Have I mentioned that I love this guy? “They believe in teacher’s unions. We believe in teachers.” Word up, yo.
“When there are people in the room that are more concerned about doing
the job they were elected to do, than they are about winning reelection…” Ooo…take on ObamaCare. “It is time to end this era of absenteeism in
the Oval Office.” Seriously, I know why
Ann Coulter loves this guy. “Mr.
President, real leaders don’t follow polls, real leaders change polls.” “We’ve never been victims of destiny. We’ve always been the masters of our own.” Preach.
Side note – Romney sure looks humble when Christie keeps lauding
him. Props. This guy is awesome. He’s done, and the crowd wants more. Epic.
This was a great kick off to the convention. It’s too bad they’re not carrying Three Doors
Down, because I guarantee you they’re much more entertaining than these talking
heads. I’m stoked for the next two
nights. Stay tuned.
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