Is it just me....or does there seem to be less enthusiasm at the GOP...

[terrya]

convention than our convention in Boston last month?

I saw a bit (and believe me, my stomach was pretty queasy after) of the do in New York last night...and the delegates there didn't seem to have the same enthusiasm that the delegates in Boston had.

Just my impression.

T

[22181]

1. it's hard to get enthusiastic...

When all you're doing is meeting and looking to spew hate. I mean, without the burning crosses and hoods, it just doesn't have the same party atmosphere.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. The cross motif on the wooden podium and gavel stand would burn.

Perhaps someone can photoshop (GIMP) it.

I am thinking of a direct front picture I saw of Ahnold at the podium that particularly had the light catching the motif well.

[freetobegay]

2. Brainwashed people always have that look on their face.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Remember, the sheeple go to the GOP convention to find out their

marching orders.

People go to the Democratic convention to help form policy and decide on agendas and get all their voices heard (though many are ignored, they are, at least, heard).

The GOP convention is nothing about "what should we do" and "give us some ideas" and "let's make policy together". No, the people show up, they're told what the agenda is, they have a bunch of mass brainwashing and indoctrination events, they get their special propaganda shit and talking points, and they go home.

[soothsayer]

5. Yeah, I think they were hoping for some fresh hatred, but all they got

was the same old bile they've been enjoying all election season. Cheney was the most boring angry man I've seen. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[liberalmuse]

6. Let this be a lesson to them.

Your shit is unacceptable in NYC.

I imagine going to the big bad liberal city and seeing all the protestors has got to be a little unnerving. Being heckled everywhere they go can't be helping, either.

On top of that, they're probably having a hard time getting laid, but hey, there's always the Band-Aid ladies.

New York is an incredible city full of diversity and energy--definitely not a nurturing environment for small-minded bigots.

[LuLu550]

7. The effects of the Kool Aid are kicking in

giving them the dazed and confused look.