Sigh

Those young whippersnappers just won't let the Waffle House thing go. If it was funny to begin with (it wasn't), it's awfully tired now.

See:

• How long am I going to have to harp on the concept of broad appeal?
  
• It's silly
  

It's silly

Once again (see bottom of his post, under "Also"), the point is missed.

How long am I going to have to harp on the concept of broad appeal?

I keep saying it and saying it, but people keep missing the point.

No, I don't have a problem with Obama making the acceptance speech at Invesco - that seems like the best way to do it. I think it's really awesome that that's being done in a location that will allow for so many people to share in the experience.

However, some folks don't seem to see the importance of him visiting some smaller forums as well to engage groups who aren't Yellow Dog Democrats like us. It seems like these individuals can't see past the sound byte factor that comes from Bredesen simplifying his point by using Wal-Mart as an example.

Come on guys, this is why some people think we're elitist pricks.

EDITED TO ADD: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Somebody gets it!!!!

TAKE A BYTE

I thought Bill - or Billiam, as I prefer to call him - did just fine, but I wasn't enamored. Maybe it's just because my 16-year bout with Bill-itis went into a bit of remission in the primary season when he got so snippy.

In contrast, Senator Clinton's speech was phenomenal - she had the sound bytes. And let's face it, folks, sound bytes are what it boils down to in the morning. Not everyone's as engaged as I am or you are (I assume you are if you're reading this, anyway). 

(I want to be self-deprecating and say that if I'm sitting here watching this convention every night for hours, I'm a nerd. It's true and it's not. There's something to be said for trying to be informed.)

However, the simple fact is that, for any number of reasons, there are plenty of people out there who take their news and form their opinions from the sound bytes on the morning news.

Make it short, make it raw, and give it broad appeal.

I want you to get up right now and go to the window...

Ok, it's time to go out and be tough and mean.  Democrats never get anywhere with mild manners.  I don't think we're going to see Obama and McCain in a cage match (though Biden might be game for it), but there needs to be some verbal ass whooping starting Friday if not sooner.

That's my political strategy.  I'm Jane Q. Public and I approve this message.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits?

Ok, I lied.  I've been watching the convention the whole time and putting rollers in my hair (you would not believe the picture that you're NOT GOING TO GET of me right now).

I'll watch They Live when HRC's done.

I'm all outta bubblegum

I just don't think I can do the convention tonight - I took in hours of it last night.  I've got to save up some energy for Wednesday and Thursday night, after all.  I'll tune back in for Hillary, but that's it.

Besides, my copy of They Live arrived today!!!

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod I WANT TO VOMIT:

Annals Of Unfortunate Campaign Swag

Why do people have to make their stupid scene a part of everything?  And when will people stop with the dumbass wedge haircuts?!

Disappointed in some of the bloggers

It's really irritating when I read things from local bloggers who refuse to see the fact that Democratic politicians do have to appeal to the Wal-Mart crowd. I've addressed the pragmatism issue before. Why do liberals get this elitist label? Because of the attitude that it's not necessary to speak to "the little people" on their own terms, and yes, make some concessions. Politics is no different from any other relationship - there's got to be a give-and-take. I don't think our politicians need to compromise to party's core values, but they have to have broad appeal if we want them to get elected. Period.

I've decided to place a bet...

...no particular evidence, just a gut feeling: I'm putting my money on Biden.  Just a guess.

Wednesday Evening Reading Material

I'm a little late linking to these stories, but here they are for anyone who is as out of touch as yours truly -

Abramoff Had Closer Ties to Bush
Color me shocked!

Senate Republicans block windfall profit taxes on Big Oil
The unexpected just keeps coming...