Women on the Web Forum: DNC Convention Day Four | 08/28/2008 1:10 pm

Don't Miss It! Tonight's wowOwow DNC Reader Forum UPDATE 8:45PM; 9:10PM, 9:15PM, 10:10PM, 10:50PM

Tonight, Barack Obama makes history…and makes his case for the Presidency. Join your friends old and new on the wowOwow DNC Reader Forum, Day 4

8:45PM Update: Living legend Stevie Wonder riled up the crowd singing "Here I am, baby. Signed, sealed, delivered — I’m yours!" The excitement is building and former vice president Al Gore is on deck.

9:10PM Update: Here’s how former veep Gore (who is looking quite healthy we must say) described the Democratic presidential hopeful: "His life experience embodies the essence of our motto — e pluribus unum — out of many, one. That is the linking identity at the other end of all the hyphens that pervade our modern political culture. It is that common American identity — which Barack Obama exemplifies, heart and soul — that enables us as Americans to speak with moral authority to all of the peoples of the world, to inspire hope that we as human beings can transcend our limitations and to redeem the promise of human freedom."

9:15PM: And, if you are neither in Denver nor tuned into CSPAN, President Eisenhower’s granddaughter delivered a brief but elegant speech (and looked quite elegant herself), and concluded by rallying the growing crowd with a Obama-esque "Yes we can!"

10:10PM: Preceding Obama’s speech came a video documentary on "Who is Barack Obama?" In the video the Illinois senator placed emphasis on the ideals of hard work, honesty, self-reliance, respect for other people, kindness and faith.

10:50PM: Obama ignited the crowd with his speech, comparing his own goals to those of John F. Kennedy and his call for intellectual and moral strength. Obama’s quote most noteworthy for our wOw community: "I want my daughters to have exactly the same opportunities as your sons."

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I can hardly wait……………. He’s walking in to a warmed up crowd. What speeches this week. Everyone who stood behind the podium were marvelous… I believe he will hit it out of the Ball Park tonight

By Dona Howlett on 08/28/2008 1:35 pm

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Dona, in view of the fact you are not an Obama supporter, I find your words the height of pro activeness and graciousness. We need that kind of civility in our society and on this site. Thank you.

By M L Staats on 08/28/2008 3:18 pm

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ML Staats, Thank you for your kind words…………. Once Hillary was no longer in the running I changed my allegiance to Obabma the same way Hillary did. To not do so would say I didn’t believe in her judgement. First I’m an American, then a Democrat. I believed during the campaign the two of them were very similar. NO WAY would I vote for Mc Cain. I just don’t understand how other Hillary backers could so disrepect her as to go to the other side. Makes no sense to me. I have strong opinions and voice them…….. As I’ve said before on this site………I just don’t believe in Name Calling I might think someones idea or opinion sucks………..but I would never say that I thought they suck. It’s just two different things……… I was raised to be civil and diplomatic when ever possible. I would never intentionally embarass another person. I think the pain of embarasment is humiliating. In saying all this…………I do enjoy a fisty exchange of ideas. It’s amazing how much I can learn…….particularly from some of these brilliant women who enjoy researching data. I thank all of you for that. I guess each of us have different feelings in debate methods…….

By Dona Howlett on 08/28/2008 5:16 pm

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Dona, Do you feel better now that you have heard the speeches and everything? I hope so, and even though I also voted for Hillary in the primaries, I simply can’t conceive of going McCain’s way. I can’t do that to my grandchildren; we’ve just gotta try to leave this place better than when we found it. I found it astounding and was very surprised to see how many generals marched out on that stage. That says a lot right there because I know how painful it must be to spend one’s whole career defending the Constitution AND the commander-in-chief, and having to walk away from his leadership. Welcome aboard, We must make this work in November.

By Diana T on 08/28/2008 11:17 pm

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Dona–I posted a question to you on the “famous person” thread.

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 08/28/2008 5:11 pm

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I was just watching Kerry’s speech that I taped last night. I think it would have been better if Obama had introduced his great uncle rather than Kerry. It was a wonderful, emotional moment that I think would have had a greater impact on the voters during his acceptance speech.

By Brooklyn Gal on 08/28/2008 1:37 pm

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But it made a lot of sense having Kerry, a Vietnam vet, introduce Obama’s uncle, a WWII vet. And certainly Obama couldn’t have come out on stage to introduce him, that would have been a big awkward and out of step for the Convention line up. BTW, his uncle was so cute and reminded me of my uncle who parachuted onto the beach during the Battle of Normandy on D-Day. He too is alive to talk about it, which he never does actually.

By DeBúrca obj on 08/28/2008 2:16 pm

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If you read my last sentence you know I was talking about tonight’s speech that is why I really didn’t appreciate your second sentence. More Americans would have seen it. Not everyone watches every speech, but many do watch those on primetime.

By Brooklyn Gal on 08/28/2008 3:12 pm

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I thought it fit in fine where it was.

By Kathrine Gluvna on 08/28/2008 3:18 pm

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Obama never could have introduced his uncle on the stage during his acceptance speech! It was great right where it was.

By DeBúrca obj on 08/28/2008 3:27 pm

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“on stage?” Who said anything about putting his uncle “on stage”. We can agree to disagree about his uncle, but there is no need to try to paint me as someone who doesn’t understand the convention process.

By Brooklyn Gal on 08/28/2008 3:46 pm

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I meant “on stage” metaphorically. Sorry if I didn’t express myself clearly.

By DeBúrca obj on 08/28/2008 4:20 pm

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Gracious reply, De B. Mighty proud of you. People seem a wee bit testy tonight?

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 08/28/2008 5:16 pm

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Gee Phyllis, Thanks a lot for that characterization.

By Brooklyn Gal on 08/28/2008 8:56 pm

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Hello DeBúrca obj, I have a question. I’m hoping you will give me an objective ‘opinion’. There is no doubt in my mind that Obama, will deliver an effective speech. However, do you think it was wise that the location of the speech was changed to maximize Obama’s gift for speaking in grandiose settings - Berlin-isk? I’m receiving email and reading negative criticism from some news journals about Obama choosing to address over 80,000 people in Denver’s Invesco Field at Mile High football stadium. Many are saying that Obama wants to come out and present an “emperor-like” oration. And, some are mocking the stage setting as “The Temple of Obama”. To be honest, if Obama comes off appearing like a mega “pop star”, which the Republicans are claiming will happen, I think that whatever message Obama gives, or, no matter how ‘brilliant’ that message might be, any perceived ‘grandstanding’ from Obama will certainly hurt him. I’ve no doubt that much of the criticism I’m reading about Obama’s decision to speak in a larger arena ‘with Roman Columns in the background’, is media spin. However, I do wonder about Obama’s motive. Do you think there might be some validity to the criticism? I’m asking, because I value your opinions and points of view.

By Maizie James on 08/28/2008 3:35 pm