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Why is DU embracing the "lack of enthusiasm" meme? 
Look at this video from just this past Saturday night at a "Made in America" concert featuring Jay Z here in Philadelphia with some 50,000 people on the Ben Franklin Parkway (the President introduced Jay Z via a video message) -
Does THIS look like a "lack of enthusiasm"?
"Bussing in" people saves from putting tens of thousands of cars on the road who would otherwise have to try to find somewhere to park and allows groups to bring in supporters and grassroots volunteers to see the President in a historic speech. When they had the Million Man March in DC 17 years ago, did they not "bus people in"? When they had the March on Washington in 1963, did they not "bus people in"? For God's sake.
It's a distinct and purposeful pattern of denigration being put out there that is not coincidental... but fortunately many on DU recognize it for what it is.
narrative. And the o.p.'s been employing that strategy for awhile now. 
Of course I'm seeing that Republicans are twisting and projecting this, saying he can't fill a convention hall. Apparently Obama is also busing in thousands of Muslims. 
I don't think it's much more risky than other venues though, cali, and it is a very special occasion. Do it big -- rock the Casbah!
...........and I thought is was the honeymooning couple next door.
And, obviously, just to piss you off.
hint: Ignore treads started by the OP
btw, this will be my last 
Hand wringing about Obama accepting the nomination in a stadium rather than the convention center?
too passionate...I am the biggest culprit.....but, the fact remains that there are pros and cons of every issue raised.
Shit, now I sound like a scolder. sorry :>
Oh brother. 
Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
and go for it big. It's his last chance. I can't wait and the musical lineup is fabulous
Seriously. You do love to stir up some interesting stuff.
Thank you for your concern. The President will do just fine, judging from the massive crowds that were sold out, with thousansd more unable to get tickets, this week in smaller areas.
But really.. thank you soooo much for your concern.
as it was in 2008 ...
This is the crux of the argument here. ANY large event - whether it is a gathering in a big park or at a stadium or at a convention center - people are "BUSED IN".
Here in Philadelphia, we have the Philadelphia International Flower Show every year. The attendance during the week of the show is generally 300,000 people. People come from all around the world to view the displays and participate in workshops. Many many groups (garden clubs, senior centers, churches, horticultural organizations) up and down the nation (generally east of the Mississippi), are BUSSED IN (which drives me completely insane during the week of the show because of all the buses that I have to navigate around as part of my commute to work).
So this thing about "busing people in" attached to some sort of nonsensical spin beyond the practicality of bringing large groups of people to an event, IS BULLSHIT.
Have I made myself clear?
