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Obama at Mile High?
This could be interesting. Democrats know they have a good thing going with the whole Obama cult of personality and figure the bigger venue the better, and why not open it up to the general public:
Barack Obama's campaign is considering moving his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High to allow tens of thousands to witness the historic moment, sources say.
The move would mark a major departure from tradition, but would be in keeping with the candidate's desire to build a large grass-roots campaign focused on "change."
Should the Illinois Senator give his Aug. 28 speech - which occurs on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech - at Invesco, the move would leave behind the multi-million-dollar broadcast studios and high-tech podium and stage to be constructed at the Pepsi Center.
Possible downside? Well I suppose it's a possibility that he could tank the speech like Kerry in 2004 and come off as awkward in front of even more people, but given that it's Obama, that's not something I would count on happening. McCain could try the same thing I suppose, but could he fill a stadium? Would be embarrassing if he didn't.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 7)Joyce12:10AMJul 6th 2008
Obama is an attention seeker & is missing his "rock star rallies." It appears that he has a huge ego to be fed & is looking for a circus atmosphere. That's appropriate for him as he has shown us that he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. He's pulled one stunt after another throughout the entire primary. The Obama novelty is wearing off & he's in for a fall from his high wire act. His theme song can be "Bring In The Clowns." That's both Obamas & the DNC.
He's not well enough trained to be in the highest position of our land. His empty promises are nothing more than an act as he hasn't a clue on how to fulfill them. This show can't go on as this ringmaster is totally wrong for our wonderful America. We need a president with solutions not just a bag of tricks. Stop the show! Stop the show! Obama is NOT what he appears to be. He's not for real. He's not for YOU. He's not for me. He's no MLK. He's no JFK. He's for Obama & this "bigger is better" notion proves just how much he is for Obama. His show must be cancelled because a President Obama would be a huge mistake for America. We don't have a safety net & can ill afford taking a chance on "his kind of change." This is a new low at Mile High. America has no room for Obama.....now or ever.
OhReally12:19AMJul 6th 2008
Obama is nothing more than an egotistical little boy. We must get rid of him before the convention before he makes a laughing stock of the whole Democratic party.
Sean O12:29AMJul 6th 2008
Wow, the hilltards are out en masse in this thread, eh?
4mycountry2:51AMJul 6th 2008
HILLARY HELPED OBAMA GET INTO THE SENATE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. OBAMA STABBED HILLARY IN THE BACK.
HE WAS "SELECTED" --- NOT "ELECTED".
Barack Hussein Obama is a typical, slimy politician who will stoop to the depths of hell to get what he wants. He and his wife scare the hell out of me!
READ OBAMA'S BOOKS! READ HIS WIFE'S COLLEGE THESIS.
Someone just sent me this link to a comprehensive video covering Barack Obama. In it...is a complete history of where he came from, what he thinks, things he's said (in his OWN voice) and I'm sure he hoped that they would be lost and forgotten forever, but someone has captured them and put them on this shocking video for all to see and hear. It is called "Connect The Dots."
Please watch and listen to this video and share it with others. It is the only way we can wake people up in time and try and stop this "Changeling" from overtaking the White House in November.
God help us all!!!
http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
4mycountry2:53AMJul 6th 2008
HILLARY HELPED OBAMA GET INTO THE SENATE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. OBAMA STABBED HILLARY IN THE BACK.
HE WAS "SELECTED" --- NOT "ELECTED".
Barack Hussein Obama is a typical, slimy politician who will stoop to the depths of hell to get what he wants. He and his wife scare the hell out of me!
READ OBAMA'S BOOKS! READ HIS WIFE'S COLLEGE THESIS.
Someone just sent me this link to a comprehensive video covering Barack Obama. In it...is a complete history of where he came from, what he thinks, things he's said (in his OWN voice) and I'm sure he hoped that they would be lost and forgotten forever, but someone has captured them and put them on this shocking video for all to see and hear. It is called "Connect The Dots."
Please watch and listen to this video and share it with others. It is the only way we can wake people up in time and try and stop this "Changeling" from overtaking the White House in November.
God help us all!!!
http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
OBAMA-BIN-LIAR2:59AMJul 6th 2008
Barack Hussein Obama is bi-racial; however, he only acknowledges his "white" heritage when he's in trouble --- otherwise, he claims to be a "black" man.
He plans to help the people of Africa. We need a President who will help the people of the United States of America.
Re: The CORONATION of "Barry" Obama...
When this young, bi-racial "Changeling" first began this race, I was amused at how swiftly he steam-rolled the Clinton machine. My amusement came to a screeching halt however...when I woke up one day and realized that "hey...this guy could end up as our president...!!!"
Time out. The more this guy (and his mean-spirited wife) opened their mouths, the more I read from their writings, followed by the Rev. Wright debacle, followed by the Father Pfleger spectacle, followed by one political gaffe after another...well...my original amusement has now turned to outright panic and so has it ...for just about everybody I know.
I don't quite know who is behind the sudden rise of this otherwise, obscure, inexperienced Senator from Chicago and the press has also bought into it with them, but this bothers me more than anything.
Who? What? And...the biggest one of all...................why???
I must say that I am willing to overlook Jeremiah Wright, Pfleger, and the Muslim accusations.
What scares me to death are his political gaffes that show he will be a president in training.
There is something seriously wrong with the Democratic Party to have selected this novice for the most important job in the country.
VOTE McCAIN IN 2008.
ANYBODY-BUT-OBAMA3:07AMJul 6th 2008
OBAMA HAS BASED HIS ENTIRE CAMPAIGN ON LIES. HE HAS TOO MANY TIES TO TERRORISTS AND ANTI-AMERICANS.
HAD THE DNC TOLD THE TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA BEFORE OVER HALF OF AMERICA HAD VOTED, HE WOULD NOT BE THE CANDIDATE --- HILLARY WOULD BE.
WATCH THIS VIDEO! SHOCKING!!! YOU WANT THIS AS A PRESIDENT?
THIS IS THE NATION OF ISLAM TEACHINGS. JEREMIAH WRIGHT GAVE THIS MAN AN AWARD AND OBAMA PRAISED HIS WORK. THIS MAN WAS BANISHED FROM THE NATION OF ISLAM BECAUSE HE WENT TO A SPEECH CARRYING A GUN IN HIS BIBLE TO KILL WHITE PEOPLE. THIS IS WHAT “BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY TEACHES”. IT PRODUCED A GREAT SPEAKER BUT THE HATE IS UNNECESSARY.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/456363/khallid_muhammads_speech_kill_the_white_man/
Khallid Muhammad, RIP
Farewell to a hater.
VOTE FOR McCAIN IN 2008.
Dottie5:30AMJul 6th 2008
Joyce12:10AMJul 6th 2008
Obama is an attention seeker & is missing his "rock star rallies." It appears that he has a huge ego to be fed & is looking for a circus atmosphere. That's appropriate for him as he has shown us that he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. He's pulled one stunt after another throughout the entire primary. The Obama novelty is wearing off & he's in for a fall from his high wire act. His theme song can be "Bring In The Clowns." That's both Obamas & the DNC.
He's not well enough trained to be in the highest position of our land. His empty promises are nothing more than an act as he hasn't a clue on how to fulfill them. This show can't go on as this ringmaster is totally wrong for our wonderful America. We need a president with solutions not just a bag of tricks. Stop the show! Stop the show! Obama is NOT what he appears to be. He's not for real. He's not for YOU. He's not for me. He's no MLK. He's no JFK. He's for Obama & this "bigger is better" notion proves just how much he is for Obama. His show must be cancelled because a President Obama would be a huge mistake for America. We don't have a safety net & can ill afford taking a chance on "his kind of change." This is a new low at Mile High. America has no room for Obama.....now or ever.
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Just a quick FYI........The song is "Send in the Clowns" made famous by Judy Collins.
And I think you are being foolishly over dramatic re Obama. He will be an OUTSTANDING president, and I just wish I could be there to witness all you naysayers eat your words. It is just a shame you don't have the guts to say why you REALLY don't want him as president. If McCain gets elected by some wide stretch of the imagination, they will have to create a new cabinet post to keep him awake and to whisper the answers in his ear.
Rev.B5:31AMJul 6th 2008
God Bless America.
Time for a change. Give the GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT a chance, it can't get any worse than what we have now. It has to get better. I am 73 and have never seen our country in such a state of negative comments about someone who has every right to run for any office in America if they desire and are qualified.
God has the whole world in His hands and if it's
Barack Obama turn to be the President no person can
stop Him.
We are praying for our country and it's people.
OBAMA 2008
Pete5:32AMJul 6th 2008
"What scares me to death are his political gaffes that show he will be a president in training. There is something seriously wrong with the Democratic Party to have selected this novice for the most important job in the country.
VOTE McCAIN IN 2008."
You are so right, Obama bin Liar! You are not lying! There is something seriously wrong with the Democratic Party, specifically the DNC, when they selected this totally inexperienced, inconsistent, gauche candidate whose positions are changing so fast one cannot keep up with his latest stance on the war and other serious issues. I'm really confused about what Obama really does believe. It seems that it isn't worth trying to find out because according to the recent pattern, whatever he believes today will change tomorrow. This chameleon is not qualified to be President! I think American voters are realizing this in astronomical numbers and switching to McCain. I predict that the DNC will be very surprised and embarrassed if they shell out the money for that monstrous stadium and the turnout is inconsequential. Obama is not the same man of the same beliefs that voters supported in the primary elections, and the DNC is about to find out that the voters have also made one of the complete changes for which Obama is now notorious. I know many people who voted for Obama in the primary but will not vote for him in the fall. McCain is the only logical, safe choice for anyone who cares about this country's future.
G.Branch6:30AMJul 6th 2008
I don't think his ego is in play here, I think he wants more people to be able to be apart of this historical event. Remember it will be the same date
in August that Dr. King made his "I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH" during the march on Washington DC. I am proud to say I was there for that great event in the sixties. I wish I was able to attend this great event. History is being made and people all over the world are excited about what is happening in America and some of our own citizen are hating on Barack Obama. WHY?
Times are changing. Thank God. Let's get the clowns off the stage and catch hold of what God wants to do in these end times. It is time for the younger generation to bring in fresh new ideas and get this wonderful country of ours back to where it should be. This is the Joshua Generation to lead us to (A BETTER AMERICA FOR ALL THE PEOPLE) and not to live in FEAR.
I am 73 years old, I don't want a 70+ year old John McCain running this country. At 70 we can have what we call our SENIOR MOMENTS. He might have one at the wrong time.
SENIORS FOR BARACK OBAMA 2008
Wish Belkin7:03AMJul 6th 2008
I recall the media confering "Rock star status" on Donald Rumsfeld in the first year of the war.
Of course, today no one will admit buying into it. Just as no one on the street ever admits voting for George bush.
Well, someone did.
Ron Paul for President !! (write it in)
JOHN7:07AMJul 6th 2008
Someone just sent me this link to a comprehensive video covering Barack Obama. In it...is a complete history of where he came from, what he thinks, things he's said (in his OWN voice) and I'm sure he hoped that they would be lost and forgotten forever, but someone has captured them and put them on this shocking video for all to see and hear. It is called "Connect The Dots."Please watch and listen to this video and share it with others. It is the only way we can wake people up in time and try and stop this "Changeling" from overtaking the White House in November.God help us all...!!!http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
Dee7:48AMJul 6th 2008
Please, please, please...!!! View this shocking video of Obama "LIVE" (past, present and future). Send this LINK to your friends, relatives, co-workers, your local and national media, church affiliations, etc.
Time is short. There is no time to lose.
http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
Davidg7:52AMJul 6th 2008
Wait a minute. The acceptance speech was timed to be on the 45th anniversary of MLK's "Dream" speech?
Once again, we should suspend all logic and believe that this is a conincedence?
Barack Obama is a ringer, and he has been a ringer from Day 1. The real power is something or someone else.
Think David Archuletta and his Dad, but who is the Dad? Oh and remember little David didn't win.
Davidg7:55AMJul 6th 2008
Oh yeah, maybe that band can play first. What are they called "Decemberists"? Maybe the show can start with that lady singing the "other" National Anthem, and then we can follow with The Decemberists opening with their Soviet National Anthem.
Hey, may as well give Soros the show he bought and paid for.
Dee8:23AMJul 6th 2008
AND YET.....ANOTHER REVELATION...!!!
JF12:00PMMay 7th 2008
WASHINGTON, February 13, 2008 -- Accuracy in Media editor Cliff
Kincaid disclosed today that a hugely expensive bill called the
"Global Poverty Act," sponsored by Democratic Senator Barack Obama,
was quickly passed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on
Wednesday and could result in the imposition of a global tax on the
United States. Kincaid said that the major media's cover-up of the
bill, which makes levels of U.S. foreign aid spending subservient to
the dictates of the United Nations, demonstrates the media's desire
to see Senator Obama elected to the presidency.
In a column posted on the AIM web site, Kincaid noted that Senator
Joe Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was
trying to rush Obama's "Global Poverty Act" (S. 2433) through his
committee without hearings. The legislation would commit the U.S. to
spending 0.7 percent of gross national product on foreign aid, which
amounts to a phenomenal 13-year total of $845 billion over and above
what the U.S. already spends. It was scheduled for a Thursday vote
but was moved up a day, to Wednesday, and rushed through by voice
vote. Kincaid learned, however, that conservative Senators have now
put a "hold" on the legislation, in order to prevent it from being
rushed to the floor for a full Senate vote.
The House version (H.R. 1302) was suddenly brought up on the House
floor last September 25 and was passed by voice vote. House
Republicans were caught off-guard, unaware that the pro-U.N. measure
committed the U.S. to spending hundreds of billions of dollars.
Kincaid's column notes that the official in charge of making nations
comply with the U.N. Millennium Goals, which are prominently
highlighted in the Obama bill, says a global tax will be necessary to
force American taxpayers to provide the money.
P.S. I may be wrong about this, but after watching and listening to this insanity for the past several months...it seems to me that we have an "Empty Suit" willing to "dance" to whoever is pulling the strings...once situated in the SEAT OF POWER. The "goal" seems to be (in my estimation) to severely weaken our SOVEREIGNTY (ie: the sudden attack on our flag, our National Anthem, etc.) and ultimately get us in line to join a ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT.
Does anyone else suspect that this is what is hidden inside this "Trojan Horse" that is swiftly approaching the White House at this time?
Davidg8:39AMJul 6th 2008
Dee,
I agree 100%.
It's the "One World" people funding him and determined to put him in office.
I guess it would be okay if we knew their motives were for the greater good, but their motives are just to become richer and more powerful. Their motives are to make the US a second-rate power because they are tired of the US interfering in the "world" as they see it.
tom9:43AMJul 6th 2008
OhReally12:19AMJul 6th 2008
Obama is nothing more than an egotistical little boy. We must get rid of him before the convention before he makes a laughing stock of the whole Democratic party.
----------------
You realize OhReally, that this is a threat to the life of a presidential candidate and at this very moment you are being investigated by the secret service. However it does reveal exactly how you think. I am certain you are a Limbaugh Lemming, and you desparately want everyone to follow you over the cliff. Your kind of hatred was popular at one time but now we have come to see your type for what you are and now it is popular to reject your kind of thinking. You lie, insult, and now threaten good people, you are evil personified. I am tempted to find you myself and get rid of you. But I won't have to because Lemmings have a way of doing themselves in. You're in quicksand my friend, and the more you spew your hatred the more we see your kind for what you are. Americans are good people, and it is obvious you are not American. You are not a good person IhReally, You don't belong in America, we are ashamed of people like you. It is people like you that has brought us to this point in history where we are hated by the entire world.
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OhReally12:08AMJul 6th 2008
If the DNC will do like I think they will, they will see no need to even have the delegates Vote. They will simply issue a proclamation. Fall in Love then Fall in line. Obama is the King.
There are groups forming for the sole purpose of insuring that the party rules are followed in Denver, The Power Group, for one so that the convention doesn't become the farce of the century.
It is clear, Obama is afraid of a roll call. Will he be able to prevent it. With the Party leaders firmly attached to his butt allow it?...maybe...but there will be demonstrations like the party has never seen.
He doesn't need a stadium..what little he has to offer could be handled by a megaphone and a couple of tin cans.