Dave Barry: Freewheelin' fun at the DNC

Miami Herald ^ | August 25, 2008 | Dave Barry

[EveningStar]

DENVER --This vibrant Western city has pulled out all the stops to make Democratic convention visitors feel welcome right from the moment they arrive at the huge and modern airport, conveniently located in nearby Kansas. From there it's less than a day's drive to downtown Denver, which has been spruced up for the convention with the installation of thousands of brand-new, state-of-the-art spittoons.

[sinanju]

I still remember his 2004 column, Dave Barry has got to do politics more often.

[DGHoodini]

I heard the DNC is being described as a borefest by attendees.
What happened to all the DimoTards who were “ready to rumble”?

[NautiNurse]

I am thrilled Dave Barry is writing these columns. Thanks for posting.

[Vigilanteman]

Dave is good. Very good. Especially this line:

. . . . you just know the Florida delegation will mess up the buttons somehow and accidentally nominate Walter Mondale.

LOL!

[sinanju]

“I applaud this program, as well as the many other ‘’green’’ efforts at this convention, such as the bold plan to take the 19,000-seat Pepsi Center ‘’off the grid’’ and power it entirely with delegate flatulence, even though this has forced Barack Obama to move his Thursday acceptance speech outdoors.”

[Ultra Sonic 007]

*reads articles*

PJ, you need Dave to a do a special Guest DUFU.

[justlurking]

Speaking of the convention: It got off to a rousing start Monday night with speeches by three or four dozen important Democratic party dignitaries, who sounded the convention’s official Monday theme: ‘’A Whole Lot of Speeches.’’ But the big news was the decision to seat the entire Michigan and Florida delegations, which means they will be able to participate fully in the roll-call vote, which means you just know the Florida delegation will mess up the buttons somehow and accidentally nominate Walter Mondale.

[reagan_fanatic]

I applaud this program, as well as the many other ''green'' efforts at this convention, such as the bold plan to take the 19,000-seat Pepsi Center ''off the grid'' and power it entirely with delegate flatulence, even though this has forced Barack Obama to move his Thursday acceptance speech outdoors.

LOL! Dave, you rock!

[nmh]

State-of-the-art spittoons ?

[Question Liberal Authority]

Meanwhile outside of Denver, Joe Biden has wasted no time acting vice presidential, attacking John McCain for being out of touch with ordinary Americans because he couldn't remember how many houses he has. I think this might backfire. For one thing, Joe is not really one to accuse anybody of being out of touch, seeing how he has been a U.S. senator for 200 years. But also there's the question of fairness. I mean, do YOU have a perfect memory? Can you look yourself in the eyeball and honestly say that you have never forgotten how many houses John McCain has? I know I have. Sometimes I forget my own pants.

[6ppc]

bold plan to take the 19,000-seat Pepsi Center ''off the grid'' and power it entirely with delegate flatulence, even though this has forced Barack Obama to move his Thursday acceptance speech outdoors.

LOL!

[edzo4]

and power it entirely with delegate flatulence

imagine if we could create electricity from democrats lies, we would be energy independent in ten minutes nevermind ten years

[SuziQ]

*snort* I just LOVE Dave Barry!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

He IS funny. Thanks for posting. :)

“Everything’s up to date in Kansas City...”

[Republican Die Hard]

HAHAH ,, this guy is always a hoot! My favorite part:

‘’ But the big news was the decision to seat the entire Michigan and Florida delegations, which means they will be able to participate fully in the roll-call vote, which means you just know the Florida delegation will mess up the buttons somehow and accidentally nominate Walter Mondale.

HAHAHHAHAH