2020 Election
Aug 21st 2020, 1:46 pm
#4021
Fair and balanced
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by Boiler
BBC reviewed Joe's speech, seems it is contagious:
DNC 2020: Joe Biden convention speech fact-checked https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53858940
DNC 2020: Joe Biden convention speech fact-checked https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53858940
Aug 21st 2020, 2:01 pm
#4022
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by civilservant
So there's an incorrect figure in there. A single one, on the number of small businesses that have closed.
As opposed to over 20,000 lies that have been told by your candidate since 2016.
As opposed to over 20,000 lies that have been told by your candidate since 2016.
Aug 21st 2020, 2:25 pm
#4025
Heading for Poppyland
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Re: 2020 Election
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog...vel-convention
Interesting point about the effectiveness of speeches, I thought. I must admit, the only ones I’ve listened to so far are Michelle Obama and President Obama, but this comment definitely applies;
Interesting point about the effectiveness of speeches, I thought. I must admit, the only ones I’ve listened to so far are Michelle Obama and President Obama, but this comment definitely applies;
This speech was also another example that we are better for a virtual convention. Applause lines and crowd interaction would have diminished this speech. It was highly direct, close-up. Though it was obviously a tightly-tailored and considered speech, this made for something more intimate and direct. Seeing crowd shots and cheer lines and all that clutter of conventioneering only would have reduced the moment.
Aug 21st 2020, 3:44 pm
#4026
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by kimilseung
Boiler is an independent, don't you know.
How do I know? Why he told me he is. Ten times a day for the last five years.
How do I know? Why he told me he is. Ten times a day for the last five years.
I have said I supported Tulsi.
Aug 21st 2020, 5:35 pm
#4028
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by Boiler
I do not recollect telling you anything never mind ten times a day for five years.
I have said I supported Tulsi.
I have said I supported Tulsi.
Originally Posted by Boiler
Independent
Originally Posted by johnwoo
I'm presuming you are not a Democrat?
Aug 22nd 2020, 1:03 am
#4029
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by robin1234
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog...vel-convention
Interesting point about the effectiveness of speeches, I thought. I must admit, the only ones I’ve listened to so far are Michelle Obama and President Obama, but this comment definitely applies;
Interesting point about the effectiveness of speeches, I thought. I must admit, the only ones I’ve listened to so far are Michelle Obama and President Obama, but this comment definitely applies;
Aug 26th 2020, 9:46 am
#4030
Crazy Cat Lady
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 65,155
Re: 2020 Election
So no social distancing or masks last night at the White House. Are sitting Presidents allowed to do electioneering from the WH? Obviously he cares not for rules and is able to get away with whatever he wants to do, just curious.
Aug 26th 2020, 12:30 pm
#4031
Often not so civil...
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: The Boonies, GA
Posts: 8,566
Re: 2020 Election
It's another one of those 'norms' that he is ignoring, but there is no specific law against it. If I'm not mistaken I think FDR also made an acceptance speech from the WH during WW2.
Aug 26th 2020, 3:35 pm
#4033
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by Giantaxe
And yet you wrote this:
in reply to this:
in reply to this:
Aug 26th 2020, 3:51 pm
#4034
Fair and balanced
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Re: 2020 Election
Originally Posted by Boiler
I favoured Tulsi. Perfect, of course not but by far the best on offer.
Originally Posted by Boiler
Does seem the most likely answer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMOejqbhB8A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMOejqbhB8A
