Live Thread: GOP Nat'l Convention Day 2 (Paul Ryan speaks tonight!)

Herald Tribune ^ | 8/29/2012 | Online Staff

[KansasGirl]

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2012

7:00 p.m. Convention convenes

Call to order

Introduction of Colors by Amputee Veterans of America Support Team (AVAST)

Pledge of Allegiance by Brigadier General Patrick E. Rea, US Army (Ret.)

National Anthem sung by Ayla Brown

Invocation by Ishwar Singh

Ron Paul Video

Remarks by Senate Republican Leader and Convention Temporary Chairman Mitch McConnell (KY)

Remarks by Senator Rand Paul (KY)

Remarks by Christopher Devlin-Young and Jeanine McDonnell

8:00 p.m. Remarks by Senator John McCain (AZ)

Remarks by Attorney General Pam Bondi (FL) and Attorney General Sam Olens (GA)

Remarks by Governor Bobby Jindal (LA)

Remarks by Senator John Thune (SD)

Remarks by Senator Rob Portman (OH)

9:00 p.m. Remarks by Governor Luis Fortuño (PR)

Remarks by Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN)

Bush 41, 43 Film

Remarks by Mike Huckabee

10:00 p.m. Remarks by Condoleezza Rice

Remarks by Governor Susana Martinez (NM)

Remarks by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan

Benediction by Archbishop Demetrios

Adjournment

[GoCards]

Changing subject a bit.. Who decided when our convention would be? why are we first? and lastly was there a party planner because she is fired. I want the job next year!~

[freepertoo]

I have to admit that this convention could be better. But is that because we’re just too used to slick entertainment? Not everything needs to be a Hollywood production.

[rodguy911]

I hear that a lot.

[higgmeister]

Danny Gokey of American Idol semi-fame. Sounds good.

no

[PapaNew]

The GOP looks like it needs Geritol. Where's the VISION and the PASSION?

Ryan's a good guy, but I don't see how an accountant type can energize these folks.

Where's Sarah and the Tea Party? Where's the speakers who couldn't care less what people think of them or what's politically expedient but speak from a heart of ardent passion for America and hitting that skinny guy Obama who's a fat target?

[publana]

I wouldn’t put too much hope in Sarah coming to the convention. They’re tuning it down due to Isaac. Sarah isn’t a “tuner-downer”. I would bet the farm that she doesn’t speak.

[peggybac]

LOLOLOL, I’d send in my resume in 4 years.

[FourtySeven]

Portmanteau up.

[rodguy911]

“Our plans changed based on the fact that the RNC condensed the schedule of speeches from four nights to three. We look forward to having Governor Palin back as soon as we can.”

This is all Bullsh_t piled high.Some idiot is calling the shots.

[Carriage Hill]

I think the whole convention got a dose of Ambien in their water, an hour ago. My livestock makes more noise than they do.

[bigbob]

I think an accountant-type (although I don’t think that’s what Ryan is) is exactly what people want to see. And adult who can do the math, and nmake grown-up decisions.

[MagUSNRET]

Perhaps it is because the FAUX news babes do not want Palin to make them look like dim bulbs in lipstick? (just another thought)

[Liberty Valance]

I agree.

[MagUSNRET]

They need some Lynrd Skynrd (sp) to rock da rafters in that joint!

[matt04]

Anyone having problems with the YouTube stream? Mine is buffering every minute or two, unless I watch in 240p.

[Elyse]

LOL. I was just wondering if I got my pills mixed up and took my ambien with dinner. I was getting a little fired up last night, but I need a snooze alarm tonight.

[penelopesire]

Dittos on your thought. I will try to keep to keep it pithy the rest of the evening too....lol.

[higgmeister]

I would rather hear Mahalia Jackson trying to sing “Bohemian Rhapsody!”

[rodguy911]

Mslsd doing their own math on Ryan.they desperately want to destroy his speech before he gives it.lets yo know just how scared regime TV is of Ryan!! Right now its just amazing what the left will resort to.They have moved beyond lying and are onto making stuff up about what Ryan voted for.
They are including “Bush tax cuts” as adding to the deficit. These lefties are absolutely clueless and desperate.

[KosmicKitty]

Had Beck on this morning while I was cruising the campus for a parking space (college instructor, start of a new semester, no parking anywhere, common problem)

Anyway, Beck was saying that he couldn’t understand why the cameras on the crowd were focused on the oldest, weirdest people in the crowd with the stupidest hats.

(I actually like the hats. I wear one at home while watching the convention)