Democratic National Convention (1 Viewer)

[Optimus Prime]

Several prominent Democratic figures are set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this month, two sources familiar with the plans told NBC News.

President Joe Biden, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been confirmed as speakers at the convention. Obama and the Clintons delivered speeches during the 2020 DNC, which was largely held virtually to prevent the spread of Covid-19 amid the pandemic.

A source familiar said that former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter is also confirmed to be speaking as a representative for his grandfather…….

Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination at the convention, which will kick off in Chicago on Aug. 19.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Taurus]

Melania's in a difficult spot. For her, best Cheato is jailed Cheato. But she can't participate herself or Cheato will freeze her out of the money. So she just has to watch and hope that someone, somewhere, nails her husband on something.

 

[Nebaghead]

Melania's in a difficult spot. For her, best Cheato is jailed Cheato. But she can't participate herself or Cheato will freeze her out of the money. So she just has to watch and hope that someone, somewhere, nails her husband on something.

Did she even attend?

 

[efil4]

Did she even attend?

She was there. Didnt speak.

 

[First Time Poster]

This was the heart of her message, to me. I just loved this and it needs to be in a commercial shown everywhere.

This passage from Michelle Obama:

"[Kamala] understands that most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward… we will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth.

"If we bankrupt a business… or choke in a crisis, we don't get a second, third, or fourth chance.

"If things don't go our way, we don't have the luxury of whining or cheating others to get further ahead… we don't get to change the rules so we always win.

"If we see a mountain in front of us, we don’t expect there to be an escalator waiting to take us to the top.

"No, we put our heads down. We get to work. In America, we do something."

"The affirmative action of generational wealth." That is THE bar of the convention and encapsulates the feelings of my demographic. It's really important to understand how powerful that is.

In my belief, part of good politics is being able to read the room, to understand the political climate of the constituents you are seeking to govern. The unwritten rules of political decorum are done, right. That genie can't be rebottled. This climate calls for matching energy.

I, also, believe that smart politicians, like in sports, use tactics that worked for other politicians. Trump successfully allowed persons to express their true raw feelings. Granted, imo, his motives were insidious and those feelings revealed an ugly underbelly but it was, and is, successful. Sometimes, you need to give permission to those who support you and identify with you the space to say how they really feel.

And that is what you got last night from the Obamas. It was them saying Maga Republicans aren't the only Americans who get to express, loudly, what they think. We do too. And this is what we think. You know who are the real "DEI hires?" You know who are the real benefactors of affirmative action? The very same mediocre folks who everyday quietly use their privilege and legacy to personally benefit themselves and then have the audacity to try and lobby against efforts for equality, in the name of meritocracy, cloaking their true intention of maintaining a status quo that keeps certain folks disadvantaged.

As a PoC, that speaks to my American experience on a spiritual level. The affirmative action of generational wealth. Home ownership. Bank loans. Healthcare. Education. Policing. Justice system. The pillars of our society that some want to gatekeep and wall off from others. Things that fundamentally can increase a demographic's success rate at pursuing LLH. And when I scale that mountain, disadvantaged as I am, and achieve success you have the nerve to diminish that by suggesting I didn't accomplish that on merits? And seek to make it harder for people like me to do the same?

Nah! That's projection. And I'm not going high above that anymore. I'm calling it out for what it is. And better yet I'm going to do something about not letting you do that anymore. Powerful shirt for women and minority demographics.

 

[MT15]

So wonderful to see you posting here, FTP. I am feeling a surge of hope for the future that I haven’t felt in quite a while. The DNC is doing everyone in this country a service - showing that despite the lies and demonization, democrats, women, POC are NOT satanic socialists / communists. They are joyful, patriotic Americans, and want the best for everyone in this country. And that includes the red states. We want to lift them up as well.

I’m glad DJ Cassidy is getting recognition for his great work last night. He really did a super job.

 

[MT15]

Here is a thread with all the state delegation votes in case anyone is interested. He has separated them into tweets so you can go right to the state(s) you are interested in. I read that each state delegation got to pick their own songs, and they usually reflect some connection with that state.

 

[efil4]

Here is a thread with all the state delegation votes in case anyone is interested. He has separated them into tweets so you can go right to the state(s) you are interested in. I read that each state delegation got to pick their own songs, and they usually reflect some connection with that state.

That was awesome- i didnt see it live so hearing the DJ put on music from each state was awesome ( LA was slackin dangit! )

Petey Pablo- "Nooooorth Carolllliiiiinaaaa- take yo shirt off- twist round yo head like a helicopta"

Awesome

 

[Huntn]

Obamas:

• "Here is a 78-year-old billionaire who hasn't stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago," Obama said.
• "His limited and narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who also happened to be Black,"
• "It's his same old con: doubling down on ugly, misogynistic, racist lies as a substitute for real ideas and solutions that will actually make people's lives better,"

 

[MT15]

This just keeps getting better

 

[MT15]

Also, I remember her poem very distinctly from the Obama inauguration.

 

[LA - L.A.]

"The affirmative action of generational wealth." That is THE bar of the convention and encapsulates the feelings of my demographic. It's really important to understand how powerful that is.

In my belief, part of good politics is being able to read the room, to understand the political climate of the constituents you are seeking to govern. The unwritten rules of political decorum are done, right. That genie can't be rebottled. This climate calls for matching energy.

I, also, believe that smart politicians, like in sports, use tactics that worked for other politicians. Trump successfully allowed persons to express their true raw feelings. Granted, imo, his motives were insidious and those feelings revealed an ugly underbelly but it was, and is, successful. Sometimes, you need to give permission to those who support you and identify with you the space to say how they really feel.

And that is what you got last night from the Obamas. It was them saying Maga Republicans aren't the only Americans who get to express, loudly, what they think. We do too. And this is what we think. You know who are the real "DEI hires?" You know who are the real benefactors of affirmative action? The very same mediocre folks who everyday quietly use their privilege and legacy to personally benefit themselves and then have the audacity to try and lobby against efforts for equality, in the name of meritocracy, cloaking their true intention of maintaining a status quo that keeps certain folks disadvantaged.

As a PoC, that speaks to my American experience on a spiritual level. The affirmative action of generational wealth. Home ownership. Bank loans. Healthcare. Education. Policing. Justice system. The pillars of our society that some want to gatekeep and wall off from others. Things that fundamentally can increase a demographic's success rate at pursuing LLH. And when I scale that mountain, disadvantaged as I am, and achieve success you have the nerve to diminish that by suggesting I didn't accomplish that on merits? And seek to make it harder for people like me to do the same?

Nah! That's projection. And I'm not going high above that anymore. I'm calling it out for what it is. And better yet I'm going to do something about not letting you do that anymore. Powerful shirt for women and minority demographics.

I look forward to the day that generationally poor people with white skin also realize they are taken advantage of and exploited by generationally wealthy people with white skin. To wealthy people with white skin, the poor people with white skin are just attack dogs used to keep everyone afraid and in their place. Poor white skinned people have more benefits than poor people without white skin, but the wealth class keeps them in the doghouse "where dogs belong."

For those not aware of it, being born into poverty is almost impossible to overcome, because it prevents the brain from being able to develop the skills necessary to raise oneself from poverty. This is the most insidious aspect of systemically perpetuated poverty. Intentionally keeping people poor is to intentionally handicap them neurologically to the point of making it nearly impossible for them to free themselves from poverty. It's as sinister as it gets.

Poverty's Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior - Neuroscience News

A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes.

neurosciencenews.com

 

[coldseat]

Also, I remember her poem very distinctly from the Obama inauguration.

That was actually Biden's inauguration 4 years ago. Beautiful poem.

 

[SystemShock]

This was the heart of her message, to me. I just loved this and it needs to be in a commercial shown everywhere.

This passage from Michelle Obama:

"[Kamala] understands that most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward… we will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth.

"If we bankrupt a business… or choke in a crisis, we don't get a second, third, or fourth chance.

"If things don't go our way, we don't have the luxury of whining or cheating others to get further ahead… we don't get to change the rules so we always win.

"If we see a mountain in front of us, we don’t expect there to be an escalator waiting to take us to the top.

"No, we put our heads down. We get to work. In America, we do something."

I don't know if Michelle wrote it, or if someone else did, but I the line about generational wealth and the escalator, that's articulation worthy of Christopher Hitchens. Again, she got down, but not dirty.

 

[MT15]

That was actually Biden's inauguration 4 years ago. Beautiful poem.

Oh, man, my memory must be faulty. Thanks.

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

I don't know if Michelle wrote it, or if someone else did, but I the line about generational wealth and the escalator, that's articulation worthy of Christopher Hitchens. Again, she got down, but not dirty.

The thing about trump is that it is so easy to tear him down without getting in his pig pen!

 

[MT15]

This article tells why each state delegation chose the song for their state. Also there are Spotify playlists of the songs floating around as well.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Good point

I wouldn't let me ex-wife anywhere near the DNC. She'd be high and mighty at the RNC.

(And she's the one who cheated...)

 

[Optimus Prime]

"The affirmative action of generational wealth." That is THE bar of the convention and encapsulates the feelings of my demographic. It's really important to understand how powerful that is.

In my belief, part of good politics is being able to read the room, to understand the political climate of the constituents you are seeking to govern. The unwritten rules of political decorum are done, right. That genie can't be rebottled. This climate calls for matching energy.

I, also, believe that smart politicians, like in sports, use tactics that worked for other politicians. Trump successfully allowed persons to express their true raw feelings. Granted, imo, his motives were insidious and those feelings revealed an ugly underbelly but it was, and is, successful. Sometimes, you need to give permission to those who support you and identify with you the space to say how they really feel.

And that is what you got last night from the Obamas. It was them saying Maga Republicans aren't the only Americans who get to express, loudly, what they think. We do too. And this is what we think. You know who are the real "DEI hires?" You know who are the real benefactors of affirmative action? The very same mediocre folks who everyday quietly use their privilege and legacy to personally benefit themselves and then have the audacity to try and lobby against efforts for equality, in the name of meritocracy, cloaking their true intention of maintaining a status quo that keeps certain folks disadvantaged.

As a PoC, that speaks to my American experience on a spiritual level. The affirmative action of generational wealth. Home ownership. Bank loans. Healthcare. Education. Policing. Justice system. The pillars of our society that some want to gatekeep and wall off from others. Things that fundamentally can increase a demographic's success rate at pursuing LLH. And when I scale that mountain, disadvantaged as I am, and achieve success you have the nerve to diminish that by suggesting I didn't accomplish that on merits? And seek to make it harder for people like me to do the same?

Nah! That's projection. And I'm not going high above that anymore. I'm calling it out for what it is. And better yet I'm going to do something about not letting you do that anymore. Powerful shirt for women and minority demographics.

Well said as always