Comments on: We’re Going To Denver! http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/ Like Kryptonite To Stupid Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:43:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Deborah White http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97232 Deborah White Sat, 31 May 2008 20:53:03 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97232 Congrats, Oliver! I've been to the 2007 and 2008 California conventions, which both had thousands of delegates and most of the top Dems speaking. It was great fun and quite fascinating. I'll be looking forward to your usual smart analysis. Congrats, Oliver!

I’ve been to the 2007 and 2008 California conventions, which both had thousands of delegates and most of the top Dems speaking. It was great fun and quite fascinating.

I’ll be looking forward to your usual smart analysis.

]]> By: C.S.Strowbridge http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97137 C.S.Strowbridge Sat, 31 May 2008 07:58:14 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97137 "Will there be cosplay?" I was going to dare him to streak during Clinton's speech. “Will there be cosplay?”

I was going to dare him to streak during Clinton’s speech.

]]> By: somejackass http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97133 somejackass Sat, 31 May 2008 07:05:46 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97133 Punch Taylor Marsh for me, wouldja? Punch Taylor Marsh for me, wouldja?

]]> By: Brendan http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97126 Brendan Sat, 31 May 2008 04:48:08 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97126 I just saw the official list before getting down to your blog in my feed reader. Congratulations! A well-deserved honor. I just saw the official list before getting down to your blog in my feed reader. Congratulations! A well-deserved honor.

]]> By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97120 Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle Sat, 31 May 2008 02:53:06 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97120 Watch out for anyone wearing a Ray-gun mask. Or George Bush masks for that matter!! Watch out for anyone wearing a Ray-gun mask. Or George Bush masks for that matter!!

]]> By: Duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97112 Duros62 Sat, 31 May 2008 01:42:52 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97112 <i>“Will there be cosplay?” Thanks ever so much, Philip, for putting the image of Hillary Clinton in a “Sailor Moon” outfit into my brain. You son of a bitch. </i> Al Gore might show up as Tuxedo Mask! :-) “Will there be cosplay?”

Thanks ever so much, Philip, for putting the image of Hillary Clinton in a “Sailor Moon” outfit into my brain.

You son of a bitch.

Al Gore might show up as Tuxedo Mask! :-)

]]> By: KXB http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97062 KXB Fri, 30 May 2008 20:38:09 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97062 Congrats Congrats

]]> By: blackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.com http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97057 blackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.com Fri, 30 May 2008 20:02:43 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97057 Greetings! To answer Ann's question... the eight black blog hosts that I know about are: African-American Political Pundit Jack and Jill Politics Dallas South Oliver Willis Pam's House Blend Zennie's Zeitgist What About Our Daughters Pop Politics (has a black blog host but uses many authors of all races) A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS! Lisa Greetings!

To answer Ann’s question… the eight black blog hosts that I know about are:

African-American Political Pundit
Jack and Jill Politics
Dallas South
Oliver Willis
Pam’s House Blend
Zennie’s Zeitgist
What About Our Daughters
Pop Politics (has a black blog host but uses many authors of all races)

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!

Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa

]]> By: blackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.com http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97056 blackwomenblowthetrumpet.blogspot.com Fri, 30 May 2008 19:56:47 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97056 Greetings everyone! Nod to the blog host, Oliver! I noticed a comment about Amanda and thought I would share what I know from reading various blogs. This is speculation on my part. In April, the huge scandal concerning the literary work of a blogger called BrownFemiPower erupted. Apparently, either the ideas or writings of BrownFemiPower appeared in a publication with Amanda as the author. BrownFemiPower got wind of it and gathered the proof!! I don't know how the situation was resolved however. I just know that in April ...the time that the DNC applications were being submitted by bloggers...was when all of the blow up occurred. Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS! Lisa Greetings everyone!

Nod to the blog host, Oliver!

I noticed a comment about Amanda and thought I would share what I know from reading various blogs.

This is speculation on my part.

In April, the huge scandal concerning the literary work of a blogger called BrownFemiPower erupted. Apparently, either the ideas or writings of BrownFemiPower appeared in a publication with Amanda as the author. BrownFemiPower got wind of it and gathered the proof!!

I don’t know how the situation was resolved however. I just know that in April …the time that the DNC applications were being submitted by bloggers…was when all of the blow up occurred.

Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa

]]> By: Priscila http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97050 Priscila Fri, 30 May 2008 18:38:27 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97050 Way to go Oliver, I worked the NYC 1980 Democratic National Convention. I was freelancing for Swiss TV and was on the floor for Ted Kennedy address, but I got into a fight with a Secret Service Officer and missed it all. My very large tripod was about to smack a delegate upside her head as I tried to move out of the way and I tap a SS-Guy, he tried to push me off the floor. I would not be moved but I lost my crew in the sea of faces. So, for a hour I tried to join my crew. When I got home the night my hubby asked me what was it like on the floor, I don't know what he was talking about. So, I was inches away form one of the most important events in political history and missed it. My advise, try not to get so caught up in work that you miss what right in front of you. Check the schedule early and get floor clearance for Gore's session the fringe press general get a hour floor pass. If you can get in early two or three day before the convention starts everything is free. The Networks sponsor (1980 was ABC) supplies everything from food to free haircuts. Once the conventions starts your on your own. I wish I could tag along. And Don't forget you press tags. Sam Donaldson in full makeup forgot his and he could not get in. Enjoy. Way to go Oliver,
I worked the NYC 1980 Democratic National Convention. I was freelancing for Swiss TV and was on the floor for Ted Kennedy address, but I got into a fight with a Secret Service Officer and missed it all. My very large tripod was about to smack a delegate upside her head as I tried to move out of the way and I tap a SS-Guy, he tried to push me off the floor. I would not be moved but I lost my crew in the sea of faces. So, for a hour I tried to join my crew. When I got home the night my hubby asked me what was it like on the floor, I don’t know what he was talking about. So, I was inches away form one of the most important events in political history and missed it. My advise, try not to get so caught up in work that you miss what right in front of you. Check the schedule early and get floor clearance for Gore’s session the fringe press general get a hour floor pass. If you can get in early two or three day before the convention starts everything is free. The Networks sponsor (1980 was ABC) supplies everything from food to free haircuts. Once the conventions starts your on your own. I wish I could tag along. And Don’t forget you press tags. Sam Donaldson in full makeup forgot his and he could not get in. Enjoy.

]]> By: Rheinhard http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97039 Rheinhard Fri, 30 May 2008 17:50:10 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-97039 "Will there be cosplay?" Thanks ever so much, Philip, for putting the image of Hillary Clinton in a "Sailor Moon" outfit into my brain. You son of a bitch. “Will there be cosplay?”

Thanks ever so much, Philip, for putting the image of Hillary Clinton in a “Sailor Moon” outfit into my brain.

You son of a bitch.

]]> By: liberalrob http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96995 liberalrob Fri, 30 May 2008 15:40:47 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96995 Just as a wild guess, Pam represents several desirable minorities (black women, LGBT, and feminists) while Amanda only represents one (feminists). Also Pam is known to be a major contributor to Pandagon, so she sort of will represent Pandagon by proxy. Personally I wish both Amanda and Melissa McEwan had been credentialed. It would be a nice finger in the eye of Bill Donohue (who Kathy Griffin skewered nicely in her "Straight to Hell" show). Oliver, I'm sure you will have a great time. Go to as many breakout sessions as you can. I fondly remember when I went to the Texas State Dem Convention in 2004; the national convention must be just as much fun, or even more. It will certainly be a life experience you will remember. Just as a wild guess, Pam represents several desirable minorities (black women, LGBT, and feminists) while Amanda only represents one (feminists). Also Pam is known to be a major contributor to Pandagon, so she sort of will represent Pandagon by proxy.

Personally I wish both Amanda and Melissa McEwan had been credentialed. It would be a nice finger in the eye of Bill Donohue (who Kathy Griffin skewered nicely in her “Straight to Hell” show).

Oliver, I’m sure you will have a great time. Go to as many breakout sessions as you can. I fondly remember when I went to the Texas State Dem Convention in 2004; the national convention must be just as much fun, or even more. It will certainly be a life experience you will remember.

]]> By: I'm a Hick http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96993 I'm a Hick Fri, 30 May 2008 15:38:36 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96993 Maybe you'll hear a speech like the one given 60 years ago: www.pbs.org/newshour/character/links/truman_speech.html Maybe you’ll hear a speech like the one given 60 years ago:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/character/links/truman_speech.html

]]> By: Duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96992 Duros62 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:34:07 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96992 <i>I think it’s weird that Pam Spaulding got credentialed, though, but Amanda Marcotte didn’t,</i> I heard she's got a potty mouth.:-) I think it’s weird that Pam Spaulding got credentialed, though, but Amanda Marcotte didn’t,

I heard she’s got a potty mouth.:-)

]]> By: Philip Pangrac http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96990 Philip Pangrac Fri, 30 May 2008 15:26:09 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96990 Will there be cosplay? Will there be cosplay?

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96988 Vanessa Fri, 30 May 2008 14:50:31 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96988 I'm volunteering. I'll see you there! :) I’m volunteering. I’ll see you there! :)

]]> By: alice http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96985 alice Fri, 30 May 2008 14:29:44 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96985 Congrats! It's nice to see you getting this kind of national recognition! Congrats! It’s nice to see you getting this kind of national recognition!

]]> By: August J. Pollak http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96979 August J. Pollak Fri, 30 May 2008 13:47:52 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96979 <i>Congratulation! are you the only black blogger?</i> They gave credentials to Pam's House Blend so I imagine not. I think it's weird that Pam Spaulding got credentialed, though, but Amanda Marcotte didn't, what with her actually having been a campaign blogger albiet for a short period. (I honestly don't know; for all I know Amanda didn't apply) Congratulation! are you the only black blogger?

They gave credentials to Pam’s House Blend so I imagine not.

I think it’s weird that Pam Spaulding got credentialed, though, but Amanda Marcotte didn’t, what with her actually having been a campaign blogger albiet for a short period. (I honestly don’t know; for all I know Amanda didn’t apply)

]]> By: SaveFarris http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96978 SaveFarris Fri, 30 May 2008 13:45:19 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96978 If you get a chance, make sure you get to visit Red Rocks. Spectacular!! If you get a chance, make sure you get to visit Red Rocks. Spectacular!!

]]> By: anotherbozo http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96967 anotherbozo Fri, 30 May 2008 13:04:05 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/29/were-going-to-denver/#comment-96967 Great news! This is gonna be fun. I figured out that OW's skills as a writer are the best kind--he's trenchant, vivid, says what he wants and then stops (other bloggers take note). Must be why I keep coming back here, avoiding kos, talking points memo, most of HuffPo, etc. Looking forward to it - Great news! This is gonna be fun. I figured out that OW’s skills as a writer are the best kind–he’s trenchant, vivid, says what he wants and then stops (other bloggers take note). Must be why I keep coming back here, avoiding kos, talking points memo, most of HuffPo, etc.

Looking forward to it -

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