The Republican Convention

[Bond]

Here is the primetime lineup:

Monday, August 30, 2004
- Mayor Michael Bloomberg
- Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani
- Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

We will pay tribute to the courage of a nation that has seen unprecedented challenges over the last three and a half years and the president who led the nation through these historic times. Program speaker former Mayor Rudy Giuliani will speak to the courage of the American people, seen through the acts of bravery of a city that saw tragedy and great acts of heroism on September 11, 2001. John McCain will talk about the courage of our men and women in the military and the commander in chief who has led with clarity and conviction in the War on Terror.

Tuesday, August 31, 2004
- First Lady Laura Bush
- Secretary of Education Rod Paige
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Republican National Convention will focus on the compassion of the American people and the uniquely American belief that our best days lie ahead. President Bush's optimistic stewardship of the nation will be the focus when Mrs. Bush addresses the nation with personal insights into the president's three and half years in office. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will tell his personal story of living the American Dream and spreading the party's message of compassion and hope.

Wednesday, September 1, 2004
- Mrs. Lynne Cheney
- Vice President Dick Cheney
- Senator Zell Miller (D-GA)

U.S. Senator Zell Miller (D-GA), will deliver the convention's keynote address. Sen. Miller will speak about the land of opportunity created by President Bush's pro-growth, pro-American worker, pro-American entrepreneur agenda. In 1992, Sen. Miller was selected by President Bill Clinton to deliver the keynote address at the Democrat National Convention. A dozen years later, Sen. Miller will deliver the keynote address for President George W. Bush, who he describes as the "right man" to lead our nation in these times. Vice President Cheney will be the featured speaker on Wednesday. He will speak to the administration's record of creating opportunity for all Americans and the president's vision for spreading freedom around the world to ensure our safety at home.

Thursday, September 2, 2004
- Governor George Pataki
- President George W. Bush

Tonight President George W. Bush will lay out his vision for the next four years - a vision that will help build a safer world and a more hopeful America. President Bush will build on his record of accomplishment with new and innovative ideas to spread opportunity and prosperity to all corners of our country. Drawing inspiration from the courage and compassion of all Americans, the president will talk about his plan for building a safer world by spreading freedom around the globe.

[Crono]

I'll be watching it as much as possible.

[The Germanator]

I'm interested to see what those crazy protesters do.

[Professor S]

I want to see 3 speakers: Swarzenegger, McCain and Zell Miller who is a HUGE steal by the Republican party and a great speaker.

[Jonbo298]

Who's gonna be harder to understand? Bush or Schwarzenegger?

It's a joke. Don't take it literally

[Dylflon]

Don't they make you do some sort of loyalty oath before going in? That seems weird to me.

[Acebot44]

Originally Posted by The Germanator

I'm interested to see what those crazy protesters do.

Funny story.

My brother and a couple of his buddy's went up to Santa Barbara on Friday to stay at some chicks house for the weekend. I find out that today, as they were driving around the city, they came upon an anti-bush shenanagan. Being the people they are, the group decided to make a sign which said something along these lines, "Vote Bush, our Hero! Man of the Millenium" and joined the crowd

Needless to say, the protesters got suuuper pissed and "almost killed" them. One 60 year oldish man comes up to my bro and pushes him, my bro comes back with something like, "what the ****, bitch!?" and a cop comes and arrests the old dude. Soooo funnnay

[mickydaniels]

This convention has been boring and almost unwatchable at times. Especially retarded has been the segments where the music would be playing and, like on the first night, Dick Cheney and his wife were introduced to everyone as they went and found their seats. Just to find seats, wow. I just never get the feeling that anyone was going to say anything memorable or special. Like last night with Mr. Rod Paige, Elizabeth Dole and some black guy who was Lt. Governor from Maryland, just gave some dry speeches, and even though there were some good parts, their tones were so distant and seemed so rehearsed and corny.

[Professor S]

I really likewd the Lt. Governor's speech. It wasn't exactly Mayor Guiliani's great speech, but it was pretty good and hit on a lot of the points where I disassociate myself from more liberal values. Swarzenegger's was pretty good and entertaining.

Most conventions are boring for the most part. There is a lot of down time where specifics are ironed out and roll call is taken. Tonight will be good, though. Zell Miller is a great speaker.

[Dylflon]

I thought it was funny that Michael Moore was there.

Go Mike! Rouse that rabble!

[Classic Rocker]

Do they always have these conventions or are they once in awhlile? In the past presidental elections while I was alive, I don't remember conventions like these.

[Fox 6]

I think they do them before an election.

[Jonbo298]

Economic Girlie-Man

[Professor S]

The girlie-man remark was more in response to all the reduculous criticism he's received for another girlie-man remark he made about trying to make hard changes in the Californian economy. People have even gone so far as to call him a homophobe and anti-gay, when in fact he's probably one of the most moderate republicans and for gay rights as part of his platform (I'm not positive about this, but its what I heard).

[Bond]

Wow, what an awesome convention. All of the primetime speeches were great: McCain, Giuliani, Arnold, Zell Miller, and President Bush.

Part of Arnold's speech:

"If you believe that government should be accountable to the people, not the people to the government...then you are a Republican! If you believe a person should be treated as an individual, not as a member of an interest group... then you are a Republican! If you believe your family knows how to spend your money better than the government does... then you are a Republican! If you believe our educational system should be held accountable for the progress of our children ... then you are a Republican! If you believe this country, not the United Nations, is the best hope of democracy in the world ... then you are a Republican! And, ladies and gentlemen ...if you believe we must be fierce and relentless and terminate terrorism ... then you are a Republican!"