MyDD :: The RNC screams "D'Oh!"

The RNC screams "D'Oh!"

by Coach Jay, Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:13:55 PM EST

I actually learned something from Chris Matthews today. That doesn't happen too often; "Tweety" is someone I really don't respect and I don't watch too often. But I had his show on today in the kitchen while I was making dinner. It makes good background noise, I guess. And Matthews said this:

"Is anyone planning over at the RNC? McCain's speech, the final night of the convention, happens on NFL kickoff weekend! Is anyone going to be watching?"

Can you believe this? Everyone knew when Kickoff Weekend would happen: it's always on the Thursday before the start of the season, the first week of September. The League spends a ton of money on a concert and extended pre-game show. This year, the New York Giants will host the Washington Redskins. So, GOP, are you just not trying on the East Coast this year?

If I'm "Joe Average" American, sitting at home on Sept. 4th, I've got a lot of choices for entertainment that night. One is going to be "Grampy" John S. McCain III, stumbling through a teleprompter speech. The other will be the first NFL game of the season. HHHmmmmm.....I wonder which one will get "more eyes"?

Of course, this may be a Republican strategy: they know McCain is terrible at set speeches, so fewer people seeing his speaking disaster might be in his best interest.

Tags: Republican Convention, NFL kickoff (all tags)

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Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (none / 0)

I know which one I'll be watching: I'm a NFL junkie. I'd like some entertainment, not to be put to sleep.

by Coach Jay on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:15:03 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (2.00 / 4)

They planned it deliberately. They know what a downer McCain's speech is going to be. It's like those Friday afternoon doc dumps!

The universe is a casual place, not a suit-and-tie affair.

by mtnspirit on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:18:47 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (2.00 / 1)

Could be worse. Any ideas on the amount of time Obama has purchased during the game?

by spirowasright on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:19:09 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (2.00 / 2)

Man, this is too good. Unless it's some sort of Rovian plot...

by NewOaklandDem on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:21:03 PM EST

High-larious (2.00 / 1)

Oh, you Republicans. Such lovable scamps. Will you ever win?

Don't answer that.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:21:06 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (none / 0)

LOL! These clowns can't get out of their own way.

Maybe they will feature the new brides/girlfriends of Charlie Crist and Lindsey Graham on "No, we ain't gay, no way-look at our gal-pals" Larry Craig Tuesday night!

Followed by a back to back double play of Joe Liberman and Zell Miller doing the Demo-rat spitting and ranting two-step!

That's entertainment!

"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player

by WashStateBlue on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:22:29 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (none / 0)

Ouch. I just feel sorry for them. To think we were concerned because it was nearly overlapping Olympic coverage. This isn't deliberate by any stretch of the imagination. The candidate that comes out the hardest from the convention is the one that will get a huge boost in the polls. Something like this could prevent that from happening.

If you're being chased by an angry bull and then you notice you're also being chased by a swarm of bees, it doesn't really change things. Just keep on running.

by vcalzone on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:29:34 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (2.00 / 2)

Coach, I think it is a republican strategy- John McCain giving a speech is about as inspiring as bucket of wet cement.
They might lose votes if too many people watch!
Hahaha, good catch!

by skohayes on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:50:51 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (none / 0)

Don't worry, they're thought this one through! Instead of the usual backdrop of sloganeering graphics or rainbow-colored Republicans (i.e. white & beige,) there will be a wall of buxom cheerleaders doing their best to rouse the crowds & distract from the crotchety man behind the mic.

January 20 & sricki join with The engels in love!

by January 20 on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 07:30:56 PM EST

I think you may be right: (none / 0)

Of course, this may be a Republican strategy: they know McCain is terrible at set speeches, so fewer people seeing his speaking disaster might be in his best interest.

Obama supporter working to defeat McCain.

by Rumarhazzit on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 07:46:18 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (2.00 / 2)

I wouldn't miss it. Drinking game: "Fwends" - a shot. "Change" - spin around twice and a shot. "9/11" - 2 shots and 10 jumping jacks.

"Petraous" 2 shots and one free puke pass.

by QTG on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 08:35:38 PM EST

I propose this: (2.00 / 2)

Get a group of friends together. Randomly assign each person present one of the following words/phrases:

"Vietnam"
"My friends"
"The troops"
"Change"
"Terrorists"
"Iraq"
"Iran"
"Obama"
"Commander-in-chief"
"Oil"

Every time McCain uses one of those words/phrases, the person assigned to that word/phrase gets to take a shot. Whoever is still conscious at the end of the speech gets a prize!

I assure you, a grand time will be had by all.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were no rhetorical questions?

by Elsinora on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 10:53:44 PM EST
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Is the game on network tv or cable? (none / 0)

Big difference in number of viewers switching channels if say the game is say on NBC instead of ESPN.

by optimusprime on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 10:04:38 PM EST

Re: The RNC screams "D'Oh!" (none / 0)

Well, considering that only 2% of the population actually has NFL network, I don't think they are too worried!

by LordMike on Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 10:44:22 PM EST

For the record.... (none / 0)

I don't like it when folks compare me to Tweety ....

by background n015e on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:21:45 AM EST

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