Friday, August 29, 2008

Wasilla, Alaska - Pop. 6715

How in the world did McCain come up with his Veep pick. The rumor on the tubes is that he picked a woman to try to get more Clinton supporters on board. As a Clinton person I am insulted. One just because women voted for Clinton and it was kind of a woman thing does not mean you can just throw out a woman and we'll follow. We are not birds on a crumb trail. This is not A Field of Dreams the Presidential version -pick her and we will come isn't how it works. Do you think we are so shallow that we say yippee she has boobs lets not even look to see who she is and what she has done.

I am not sure what is going on over in the McCain camp but to me this seems kind of like the Paris and Brit ad - a half you know what attemp that over simplified things rather than really looking at what is going on.

Don't insult femminists!!! I wonder if this will do more to unify the party than the work of the DNCC.

Invesco Field - Bronco Statute

I felt this one deserved its own post. I was sitting right below the horse on top of the stadium and it was really scary. It was completely anatomically correct in an unnecessary and kind of inappropriate way. It was all I could focus on for awhile - it was super creepy.


Invesco Field

Oh I have so many things to say about this experience that I don't know where to start. First, I am generally going to layoff of the corny inspiration BS. I think we all know the event was moving and was even more moving and uplifting in person. The tributes to MLK only increased the meaning of the day. It was beautiful, packed and energetic. That being said I want to share some insights that likely were not on tv.

1) The line in and out was miserable. Here is my question - didn't they think about this ahead of time and why did they act like they have never had that many people there at one time before. WTF?!?! You hold football games and concerts there. I get this was tighter security but really it was insane. The line in was so long and hot that I literally saw fights about whether people were cutting or not. A group of elderly women almost had it out with a group of young girls over this issue. The old ladies literally grabbed on to a fence and physically pushed the girls back and made a baricade. It was crazy. Then on the way out they fixed the traffic pattern so virtually every person had to funnel over this tiny footbridge. Again WTF?!? You knew there would be 80,ooo people was there really no better way.

2) Going with the traffic issues - losing your group in that scene is miserable but here is at tip. When they give out the same American flag to all 80,000 holding up the flag about your head and telling your group via cell phone you are the one holding up an American flag is ineffective because 80,000 people also are holding up American flags.

3) Stock food people - I tried to get chips with my burger but the delivery truck forgot to come. It took 45 min to get a back of popcorn. I guess the vendors were all DNCC volunteers so the explains some of it.

4) Finally someone sitting my row ripped the biggest loudest fart right in the middle of a serious quiet point in the speech. Listen people just a tip if you are at an event with that much applause and cheering hold the fart until such time as that noise will cover it.

America's Best Value Pictures









There will be no pictures of the Econo Lodge on Colfax as I don't want to post adult content : )

From one ghetto to another

Sorry I haven't blogged in a bit, but the security has been so tight that I couldn't take my laptop with me and then we weren't getting back until really late. Also on Wed, I was a complete bum and I feel asleep in the hotel room during Biden's speech.

The big news of Wed was moving hotels. I had been staying in Longmont at an America's Best Value Inn which while certainly a value but if is the country's best value we are screwed. It was clean and had hot water so whatever but it was hella far away from the action. It was a 45 min car ride min.

LaRue is a rock star and found an econo lodge in Denver that is maybe 15-20 blocks from the action. So four of us moved here.....but apparently we traded rural truck stop ghetto fabulousness for city ghettoness. There are two 24 hour adult stores across the street from us that advertise things I have never heard of. Furthering this thought is the fact that an CO state senator told the boys to avoid the girls on Colfax and The Onion's convention edition joked about the prostitutes here...oh well. The hotel and area is currently pretty safe as it is overrun with DNCC attendees but I don't think I will be staying here on a return trip.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Harold Ford Jr.

I am starting to realize that my blog is about clothes and appearances but whatever that is what I like - and on that note. We saw Harold Ford Jr walking down the street today. And I just have to say he is an incredibly good looking and well dressed man. But my favorite part was that he was in this crazy sharp gray suit and it was lined in Tennessee orange silk. I loved it because I could totally see some crazy Ohio person do that with Scarlett.

sorry no pictures of these people today but my camera was in the bottom of my bag and we were rushing places. I'll do better tomorrow I swear.

She is just as hot in person




So for those of you who have often drooled over Dennis Kucinich's wife (my husband included) I just want to report that she is in fact as hot in person. I saw her and the Congressman in the Pepsi Center last night after his speech. They were incredibly cute actually all cuddly and in love.




James Carville

So we were walking down the streets of Denver and who do we see but James Carville. I am sad to report no picture because he was talking on a cell phone and who wants to be that ahole. But I have to share that he had on the craziest and most unexpected pair of shoes. He was wearing a completely normal navy blazer and jeans (which oddly enough is the uniform of this event not suits). But then on his feet he is sporting one of the wildest pairs of puma running shoes I have ever seen. They were black suede and super fuzzy with like metallic gold detailing.

The Biggest Shagging Wagon I have ever seen




Yesterday we were walking to the arena for the speeches and what do we come upon...a HUGE set up by Trojan Condoms. As part of the display they had a tour bus set up you could tour. It was complete with a bed and a wall of their products. I had no idea they made so many things. In fact the wall was so big that I had to take it in two pictures. It is really kind of odd to be walking to hear these amazing, important and powerful figures speech and along the way play the put the condom on a banana relay race. Weird.


Ohio Rocks! Ohio Rocks!



Please imagine the title to the tune of Cleveland Rocks...but I have to say the Buckeye state is a rocking place to be from here in Denver. Ohio has had the best events - so great in fact that some of my friends from other states want to come to Ohio parties. But unfortuantly with any great event there are downside. Today's downside would be my awful hangover and the 97 pictures I took yesterday but that I can't figure out what are because we were partying.
Ohio Rocks! Ohio Rocks!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Go to my NDLSC Blog

At http://www.lawschooldems.org/index.php/gena

I just met Dan Rather!!!!!


Holy Crap! I just met Dan Rather. I was so star struck. I know I am totally weird but this was so exciting to me. My group and I were walking down the street to a meeting point and everyone else walked past him. I am way smarter than that and realized who it was but of course am not smart enough to make a intelligent statement to Dan Rather. Instead I point and said "You're Dan Rather." Talk about a stupid question. Anyway he was really nice and it was wonderful to hear his voice in person...for me at least Dan Rather's voice = news. Brad was nice enough to sacrifice for the group and he took the picture rather than being in it. So thanks!!


Colbert Nation


It is 1:26 am Denver time or to my poor body 3:26 which means I have been 22 hours. I just got back from the first night festivities and they were fantastic and I have many things to say but for now I have only one thing. Why was there a big ole pile of Cool Ranch Doritos at the ODP after part tonight but Stephen Colbert is not attending....as a member of the Colbert Nation I am offended....what's next bears?


Monday, August 25, 2008

More pictures






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Here are some great pictures!







These are my attempts at packing, Martin being a rock star on our press panel and our beautiful Tech person (who rocked the new NDLSC website) blogging away. Enjoy!








I'm Here!!!

I've made it to Denver! And if my trip to Dayton to catch my flight is any indication (I saw a drug bust on 70 in rural Madison Co in the middle of the night) then this should be a great trip. I am working on uploading some pictures, but the packing process for me was quite a process. It invovled many suitcase upgrades to bigger and bigger bags and then culling of clothes. Finally, I sat on the bag to close it...I am sure I will only wear 25% of what I brought but whatever.

P.S. I am really excited to say that my red patent leather peep toe pumps have been a hit today, so props to my husband for buying me great and trendy items. : )

P.P.S. Check out my NDLSC blog at lawschooldems.org and then click Live from Denver.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Waiting on a Text

I am currently sitting in class watching my phone like a hawk....I know the text is coming today, I know it is. Most of you know I am not a good waiter so this wait for the VP text is making my crazy. I read today that we were supposed to know yesterday but the whole McCain not knowing how many homes he owns created a delay because (duh) they didn't want to stop the press reporting on that. While I am loving that story, it doesn't make me hate waiting less.

I am also excited to announced that in honor of the spirit of bipartisanship, I have found a couple of Republicans who are willing to blog to you about their thoughts on RNCC. So go purple!

Finally, expect a crazy packing post in the near future....



P.S. For the record, I do know how many homes I own and the answer is one.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

As we are gearing up to my favorite time of year, the election, I wanted to start this to share some of my experiences and thoughts. In particular, I am heading to Denver on Monday to the Democratic National Convention and I want to share my thoughts as I prepare to leave and attend convention events. I will also be blogging on the National Democratic Law Students Council site. I'll share that link as soon as it if finalized but this blog will be more fun and personal.