The Democratic National Convention's
virtual production is awful TV
Washington Examiner,
by
Kaylee McGhee
Original Article
Posted By: Pluperfect,
8/18/2020 4:59:29 AM
The Democratic Party kicked off its presidential convention on Monday — with one caveat. Instead of meeting in person in Milwaukee as they had originally planned, Democrats opted for a virtual, four-night event due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Given the significant risks associated with large gatherings right now, the Democratic National Committee made the right call. But it could have at least prepared a better production than what we’re seeing right now. Because it’s difficult to imagine voters lasting through two hours of this stuff, let alone eight hours over four nights.
The convention began with the National Anthem, sung virtually by singers whose faces twirled and rotated
National Socialist Party.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Paperpuncher 8/18/2020 6:26:46 AM (No. 513383)
So they started with The National Anthem? I am surprised they all didn't take a knee!
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
privateer 8/18/2020 6:50:12 AM (No. 513398)
The expectation for the proletariat to do so in their homes was implied.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
jalo1951 8/18/2020 7:03:30 AM (No. 513404)
The National Anthem, really? You f - ed up right from the start. Asshats. We know you hate us, our country and our President and you start with the National Anthem. You have been screaming, and complaining, and moaning and groaning about the Anthem for MONTHS and that is what you start with. Dear Lord you don't have a clue.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
jeffkinnh 8/18/2020 7:41:35 AM (No. 513421)
Why would anyone be surprised? WHAT of quality have the dems produced in decades? Even BJ Clintoon was only successful with the economy because the Republicans forced him into it. Besides that, he was bombing aspirin factories and seducing interns. Further, a virtual experience of a large gathering is a pale imitation of the real thing even if it is done well. They have even screwed up Biden's basement broadcasts. It is amazing how bad the dems are at doing this. Heck, Hollyweird is in their pocket as the article points out. Can't they put together a decent convention screenplay?
People who know what they are doing will recognize the limitations of medium in which they are working and also its strengths. They will structure a presentation carefully to keep it flowing smoothly and to make its points clearly.
The worst thing for the dems is, Trump is a master at this. He knows how to create highly effective small scenes a la "The Apprentice". I suspect that the Republicans will produce "must see TV", providing another reminder that Republicans and Trump are the party of can do and the dems are the party of doo doo.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
KanCreeper 8/18/2020 7:47:31 AM (No. 513426)
Watched PART of the DNCs Virtual production....Big Snoozer! It was mentioned that on their repeater [Tues. 08/18 ] The DNC ] is going to have Bill Clinton speaking, you wonder if he'll be wearing that famous Blue Dress?
Also, Whitney Houston will be preforming; That must be a treat for all the Dead Voters that will rise from the grave to vote for Slow Joe and Fast Cammie in November?
Did anyone else notice that when John Kasich spoke; the big white line [path?] on the right of the screen was more of a straight line, and the one to the left had a decicided 'hook' t the Left ?
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Bazi 8/18/2020 8:12:27 AM (No. 513444)
Not one right hand over the heart while singing our National Anthem. A production for the appearance of patriotism. We couldn't see what was going on below their shoulders. Chances are they were all taking a knee. They are the party that wants to change our National Anthem to Lean on Me.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
bigfatslob 8/18/2020 9:12:03 AM (No. 513514)
John Kasich as a republican? I hope he stays on that side of the aisle he's nothing but a RINO.
That's all I watched for about thirty seconds then switched to GRIT tv to watch old westerns thank you.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
moebellini3 8/18/2020 9:13:51 AM (No. 513515)
The convention began with the National Anthem. Whoa, I wonder how many were on their knees at home. They are not worthy of playing our National Anthem. That wasn't a convention it was a rerun of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
moonlightflip 8/18/2020 9:31:50 AM (No. 513538)
my sympathies to those whose jobs require them to have to watch this catastrophe.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Laotzu 8/18/2020 9:33:53 AM (No. 513540)
The author confuses cause and consequence. It's not awful TV. It's an awful ideology. The TV is just one of many natural, and entirely predictable, results.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Arby 8/18/2020 10:34:51 AM (No. 513599)
I am always very grateful for any account of the Dims' convention, because I wouldn't watch it if it was the only thing on television.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Jebediah 8/18/2020 11:44:10 AM (No. 513688)
Does Eva Longoria (a member of the La Raza board by the way) ACT anymore? The only thing I see her in are commercials for hair products.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
snowoutlaw 8/18/2020 11:52:28 AM (No. 513695)
LOL at Virtual. Is there anything about the Democrats that isn't Fake?
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Zigrid 8/18/2020 12:03:02 PM (No. 513714)
I missed the entire evening with socialists... I watched Dirty Harry and enjoyed his dedication to the police force... especially enjoyed his contempt for the politicians and his throwing his badge into the river after he caught the bad guy against orders from the San Francisco mayor...
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
vinegrower 8/18/2020 2:04:01 PM (No. 513828)
I only watched a few minutes of this debacle. I knew the convention was going to be virtual but I assumed that much of it would be live with some people in the room. But it was amazing to me how badly this was done. The Republicans got a big gift here because now they know what not to do. I'm sure that Trump will have an audience for his acceptance speech since he will be outside and it will be live. I hope that much of what the Republicans put forth will be live and have more excitement. Also the Republicans that spoke in favor of Biden were of no consequence, most people don't know or remember them. Susan Molinari?? Come on, who cares.
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The opening was the most cynical use of the Pledge and National Anthem (exploitation of a children's choir) as well as the Preamble to the Constitution. It must have been the first time any of them had actually read the Constitution.
The director is the same guy who has directed the oscars telecast the past few years, most notably when he went on stage and asked his girlfriend to marry him, to the surprise of his kids who had no idea he was going to do that.
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