Slog - Comments on McCain's Speech http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech The Stranger Election Control Board can't hear most of it through the crowd noise at the Showbox, but what we can hear sounds gracious and sincere. McCain specifically mentioned his admiration for Obama, what he's accomplished, and the profound change that he has brought about by becoming the first African-American president of the United States. Also, he thanked Sarah Palin... and was immediately drowned out by Showbox boos as her face flashed on screen.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:26:30 -0800 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:56:27 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Fly-Over Illinois Palin is crying. Too bad.

]]> Fly-Over Illinois http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194632 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194632 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:28:56 -0800 Comment by Banna It was a great speech; too bad he couldn't speak so well prior to election night.

]]> Banna http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194635 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194635 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:31:07 -0800 Comment by Heather OK, I heard booing during McCain's speech, right?

I turned to FOX and the guy (I want to say Major Garrett) said around 11:32EST that during the speech the crowd was very appreciative of what McCain was saying and "that at no time was the crowd booing."

But I heard booing, at least 3 times, like when McCain said Obama won. Didn't you?

]]> Heather http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194641 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194641 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:35:04 -0800 Comment by AB You have to respect McCain for not drawing this out any longer than it had to be.

]]> AB http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194650 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194650 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:45:55 -0800 Comment by sleestak @3 - Yeah, there was definitely booing. I heard it about 3 times as well. McCain actually looked to be fairly pissed. He also looked like he was going to go out in the crowd and beat the guys who were chanting "Palin! Palin! Palin!". Then at the end when McCain shook the Palins' hands I thought he was ready to whip it out and pig blap both of them on the spot. He didn't even make eye contact with Todd.

If that McCain had run with a semi-competent VP it might have been a different story. Instead he's destroyed his reputation.

]]> sleestak http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194658 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194658 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:49:53 -0800 Comment by Matt from Denver Heather, there was indeed booing. McCain put up his hands and said, "Please, please" and they settled down, but some of his supporters did indeed boo.

And to them, I say, kiss my liberal ass.

]]> Matt from Denver http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194659 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194659 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:50:16 -0800 Comment by LAF the booing seemed so immature, it's a pity they can't except the fact he lost with some dignity.

]]> LAF http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194676 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194676 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:00:11 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi And now Obama's supporters are politely clapping for McCain.

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194679 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194679 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:02:56 -0800 Comment by STLJoy It was an incredible speech. If he had come across that sincere during the election (and never have picked the winking dumbass) he would have faired better. This will be the only time I am grateful for Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> STLJoy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194697 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194697 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:16:40 -0800 Comment by ellarosa i've always been grateful for palin in this campaign. i like how well she's exposed the dumbugly underbelly of the right wing. brava, sarah!

]]> ellarosa http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194725 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194725 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:40:37 -0800 Comment by 4f...sake I thought I heard booing and chanting- sounded like traitor? And yes, during Obama's speech, polite clapping, no booing.
I'm giddy, tingly and goddamn bone tired

]]> 4f...sake http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194761 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194761 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:04:38 -0800 Comment by skatedog McCain was decent, gracious, and honorable in his speech. Any booing was quickly quashed by McCain himself. That's called class. Say what you want about Palin, but John McCain deserves some respect.

I just wish he'd tried the "Double Maverick" at the last minute. :)

Congratulations to Obama! He now has the worst possible job in the world. Can you imagine???

]]> skatedog http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194816 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1194816 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:33:13 -0800 Comment by Erin Yes, there was booing. Senator McCain gave a heartfelt, sincere and very respectful speech, and his own supporters did not want to hear that. They wanted more of the "hate" speech so eloquently provided by his running mate, and they did not get that. I really need to stop crying and laughing at the same time, and actully dust my house, but all I keep doing is watching President-elect Obama's Grant Park speech, and the moment, on MSNBC when the polls closed in the West, and at 11:01 est, it was over. My SAT word for the day? Yippee!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Erin http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195014 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195014 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:03:53 -0800 Comment by DV Few people seemed to notice Palin getting booed during McCain's concession speech. Am I imagining it? Below's a link to the clip; he introduces her around 6 minutes in. She seemed shaken by that to me; not just by losing.

I heard Fox scrubbed the boos out of their concession speech video but haven't checked yet. If true, how lame.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27545964#27545964

]]> DV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195561 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195561 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:40:13 -0800 Comment by DV Few people seemed to notice Palin getting booed during McCain's concession speech. Am I imagining it? Below's a link to the clip; he introduces her around 6 minutes in. She seemed shaken by that to me; not just by losing.

I heard Fox scrubbed the boos out of their concession speech video but haven't checked yet. If true, how lame.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27545964#27545964

]]> DV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195577 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195577 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:45:30 -0800 Comment by JP I believe I heard them chanting "We Love John! And yes, there were definitely Boo's coming from the crowd of supporters. However, the sincerity in his speech easily dismissed all of that. For the first time, I felt his appreciation and dedication to our country. Graceful finish. It's not a loss...he fought for our country to be what it is today, and we can consider the outcome of this election the greatest reward to democracy.

]]> JP http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195946 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195946 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:50:24 -0800 Comment by JP I believe I heard them chanting "We Love John! And yes, there were definitely Boo's coming from the crowd of supporters. However, the sincerity in his speech easily dismissed all of that. For the first time, I felt his appreciation and dedication to our country. Graceful finish. It's not a loss...he fought for our country to be what it is today, and we can consider the outcome of this election the greatest reward to democracy.

]]> JP http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195972 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/mccains_speech#c1195972 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:56:27 -0800