Live From San Francisco - She Will Be Making No Decisions Tonight
I'm here in San Francisco at Club Waziema, everyone's favorite Ethiopian club, with California Page, Oakviolin, and a bunch of other non-TPMers. I made two beer bets tonight:
1) Hillary would not concede
2) Hillary would not mention HillaryClinton.com (an implicit concession)
Looks like I broke even. Sadly. May it end this week. Looking forward to Obama's victory speech.
(Pointless thread for discussion purposes only.)
PS I'd like to thank the academy...
PPS 9/11
1) Hillary would not concede
2) Hillary would not mention HillaryClinton.com (an implicit concession)
Looks like I broke even. Sadly. May it end this week. Looking forward to Obama's victory speech.
(Pointless thread for discussion purposes only.)
PS I'd like to thank the academy...
PPS 9/11
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Now all we need are NY, Memphis, and Boulder to log on, and we'll have a true blog-from-the-bar thread!
Oh, and for the record, I won both bets. Haha.
June 3, 2008 10:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
I did not have computer at bar. In fact I barely got cell phone reception. Mostly I just got rum and coke. Would have been fun to be in SF. Divisadero! I will be there in August.
June 4, 2008 2:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
Excellent. Maybe we can have another party! Only thing I can think of in August is the convention. You around during that timeframe? Or can you think of another excuse (er, reason)?
I'll be in your city this weekend, actually, though I'm sure everyone is election-partied-out by now.
June 4, 2008 1:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
I did over do the partying a bit last night. I totally blame all embarassing behavior on Obama-excitement. But no, I am not election-partied-out.
I will be there only for August 10-15. It is during the week. I have to be in so cal for a wedding on the weekend. The only excuse for a party I have that week is my birthday. Do you think I could have an Obama fundraiser birthday party?
June 4, 2008 2:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
A Birthday for 'Bama! It might just work... Let's plan the July 19th fundraiser first. :-)
June 4, 2008 7:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yes! I will be here for July 19. If I asked people to give money to 'Bama on my birthday they may not buy me anything.
June 4, 2008 7:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
When I said in comment to Sargent's live basement blogging that I'd be doing likewise from the Craig Memorial Men's Room in MPLS, i lied.
20,000! Barack's on NOW!
June 3, 2008 10:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
JohnMcCSF is here too. And oakviolin, but she's shy.
June 3, 2008 10:16 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, I'm here too.
I get the feeling you support the local pathologicals who go by the "progressive" moniker.
Your people have ruined this once great city.
June 4, 2008 1:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
Are you the same John McCutchen who lived in Charlottesville? Or is that bad blog etiquette to ask this question? If it is bad etiquette, please forgive.
June 4, 2008 12:15 AM | Reply | Permalink
No but I am always curious where the various en, in's, eon's, and on's came from.
Lived in NOLA, DC and now SF. California settlers we were
June 4, 2008 11:19 AM | Reply | Permalink
Anyone counting Obama's thank yous?
June 3, 2008 10:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
Obama's speech leaves McCain and Hills in the dust!
June 3, 2008 10:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
Speech quality...
1. Obama
2. Clinton
3. Donald Duck
4. John McCain
I predict a rout in November
June 3, 2008 10:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
Don't get over-confident. What you're forgetting is that Donald is not on the ballot in the fall. A lot of those bitter, hard-working ducks might just vote for McCain.
June 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
I knew that someone would play the species card.
June 3, 2008 10:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm not at a party, but I'll officially represent Austin, Texas--if nobody else has yet, that is.
June 3, 2008 10:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
What's on tap?
June 3, 2008 10:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm drinking Newcastle. I'd be drinking Montana beer, but I can't think of any.
June 3, 2008 10:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
I knew it! You're a closet Tory.
I kinda see why, (aside from it being a fine brew, ) that it would be an appropriate choice. (hic)
Coals to, and all dat.
:D
Paige? Couldja buy Genghis a round for me? Pay you back later.
June 3, 2008 10:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
You got it, bee. And I'm drinking Anchor Steam, a good ol' SF beer.
June 3, 2008 11:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
Darnit. That was me. Forgot to use the right browser window. (Genghis was the only one nerdy enough to bring his computer to the bar.)
June 3, 2008 11:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
You rock! Thanks!!
I owe you. Anchor Steam? That's a potent brew. Luckily, they have it on tap at my fave bar here in M'town.
You all have a great one. I miss the City very much. I may be back there, eventually. I miss the crazy way the lights come on the Bay bridge.
:)
(clink)
June 3, 2008 11:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
Just think about the traffic crossing the bay bridge, and you'll probably stop missing it. (What's your Bay Area connection? Seems like everyone has one.)
June 4, 2008 2:04 AM | Reply | Permalink
Worked and lived there for some years. My daughter was born there. My folks lived in Palo Alto.
June 4, 2008 6:49 AM | Reply | Permalink
Pure class. Getting someone else to buy me a beer whom you have no intention of paying back. Why dontcha come to a NY party and buy me one yerself?
June 3, 2008 11:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hum. I did show up, but I got tired of everyone swatting at me.
Midweeks are tough for 300 mile round trips. If we could do a weekend, I could swing it. I'll even drive by Newtown and Pelham and pick up the girls, Lis and Hillary.
Weekdays are really tough. I'm so glad you're seeing SF. What a fine city! If you're staying near the Embarcadero, Sweet Joanna's has the best cranberry scones on Earth.
Just sayin.
I will pay Paige back. I'll make a donation in her name to Obama. 'kay?Izzat acceptable?
Multi-hued brat!
June 3, 2008 11:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
I didn't pack my violin. Otherwise, I'd be playing it.
PS OK I don't have a violin. But Oakviolin does. You're lucky that she left already.
June 3, 2008 11:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ok, bee, you're on the hook for a one-beer donation to the Obama campaign. $5, which I think is the minimum. Though if you want to up it $10 you can virtually buy me a beer too!
June 4, 2008 12:24 AM | Reply | Permalink
You bet! I'll make it $15 so I can have one with youse
:D
June 4, 2008 6:48 AM | Reply | Permalink
This is like one of those fundraising activities where you get your friends to sponsor you to do something like athletic -- walk a mile for people with cancer, that sort of thing. 'Cept in this case the sponsored activity is beer drinking. I like it.
June 4, 2008 10:50 AM | Reply | Permalink
It's my very first donation to Obama, I'll have you know. It'll have to wait until the weekend, tho.
I spent all my beer funds at IKEA this week.
:(
June 4, 2008 11:03 AM | Reply | Permalink
I set up an Obama fundraiser page for you, bee! And for anyone else who'd like to "give a beer" to someone on TPM. So whenever you recover your beer money, this page is for you:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/TPMObamaBeer
And I'm proud to have helped enable your first Obama contribution.
June 4, 2008 7:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
Awesome!
Bookmarked!
June 4, 2008 10:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
Rock star!
June 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
D'oh! I guess I just blew my cover...
Okay. I'm HMC. I couldn't resist being naughty for just a little while... >:-D
June 3, 2008 10:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
Love the calendar! I hope you keep it up.
June 3, 2008 10:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks, Astral-Opus! I'm a little ashamed to admit this, but I enjoyed my week as a troll! I irritated a few people...and it was fun! Heh! I didn't know I had it in me.
June 3, 2008 10:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
I saw your calendar avatar and looked forward to finding out what day today was!
June 3, 2008 11:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Heh! It's Zoot Suit Riot Day.
Hang on! I'll do this the right way....
June 3, 2008 11:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
I just want to let everybody know, for historical reference, that June 3 was the day the week-long Zoot Suit Riots began, when a mob of 60 from the Los Angeles Naval Reserve Armory beat up everyone perceived to be Hispanic.
I just automatically think of June 3 as Zoot Suit Riot Day, in case that ever pops up in conversation and it seems inexplicable or inappropriate to you.
That's just how I remember it's June 3.
So don't freak out or make a big deal out of it if I bring it up.
June 3, 2008 11:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ditto. Funny stuff.
June 3, 2008 10:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
(I) Hillary Clinton, your future president, KNEW it was you Laura Jordan! YESSS!
Much Love,
Hillary.
June 4, 2008 7:00 AM | Reply | Permalink
Hey, Paige! Hey Genghis! Hey Oakviolin!
Will one of you guys over there drink a Fat Tire for me? Or a frosty-cold Lone Star?
Wow. What a magnificent speech!
John McCain and the Republicans are so screwed this fall.
Cheers!
June 3, 2008 10:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ha. Paige and I had just commented on the HMC comment. Figured it was you or boolala who had inadvertently commented with the wrong login.
No TX beers here. Sorry. Is Fat Tire from TX?
June 3, 2008 10:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
:-D
Naw, Fat Tire is just one of my faves!
June 3, 2008 11:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Pinot Noir (Italy) here in PA.
Cheers to you all! Great speech. Great win.
June 3, 2008 10:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Good evening everybody!
I'd just like you to say with me "President Barack Obama"
Genghis, I've put my beers on your tab, I hope that's ok.
I watched Hillary's speech tonight and at the point that she said "no decision tonight" I turned off the tv. I'm a little surprised at how pissed I am about her not conceding tonight. What's the difference, right? I think it's the idea that she has any choice left but to concede. She's had more than enough time to plan for tonight. And she seemed to be just leading on her supporters tonight. Not what we needed to hear from her on this otherwise wonderful night.
Cheers, Yoda
June 3, 2008 10:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
Howdy Yoda, Hi All!!!!
I know what you mean. When the 'no decision' comment came up I amazed my husband with such a string of explatives..I dont think he thought I had it in me. It started with something that rhymes with Bucking Fitch.... :)
June 3, 2008 11:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, I know what you mean. I was shocked at my anger level too. Then that made me even angrier, because I feel like she's trying to dampen Obama's moment--crossing the finish line. She knew this was coming; she had time to prepare for it.
But he made a magnificent speech anyway...try as she might, she just can't dim his light.
HOORAY!
June 3, 2008 11:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Meh. I'm not surprised. I wasn't expecting a concession. I'm only surprised that I just wrote "Meh".
Where's articleman? So much for his "It All Ends Tomorrow, or, Wishing Hillary Well" post.
June 3, 2008 11:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
Right?
No articleman, no LisB, no DF....
I wish they'd at least drop in and say hey.
By the way, I missed saying hey to JohnMcCSF.
Hey, JohnMcCSF! What're you drinkin'?
Cheers!
June 3, 2008 11:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Interesting you brought up articleman, Genghis. I was thinking about his blog as well.
I know some thought my comments about it's really not over until the loser acknowledges were a bit intense... and I would have loved it if tonight dozens of people came out and said: "We told you so clearthinker!"
It all reminds me a scene in PATTON where he acknowledges at the bigging of the Battle of the Bulge that, in fact, the war wasn't over.
Enjoy your beer... but shame on you for not indulging in more of SF's local brews!
June 4, 2008 2:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
Never liked Anchor Steam or Sierra Nevada. I think that she'll concede this week. Maybe tomorrow.
June 4, 2008 3:03 AM | Reply | Permalink
Now I know you don't belong here.
June 4, 2008 1:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
Replied about the beer below. Stupid too-many-links-causes-error-that-then-drops-reply-to-info error. (Because obviously that's more important than when Clinton concedes. I had originally pegged that for Thurs, then last weekend pushed it out to Friday... anyway, now I'm back to Thursday. It's like that game where you change into the shorter line in the grocery store, and then person ahead of you needs to pay with a check but doesn't have their ID.)
June 4, 2008 1:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
Let's recommend this sucker up!
Thanks for choosing a location 8 blocks away!
June 3, 2008 11:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
You're welcome! (And it's < 2 blocks away for me, so really I don't deserve thanks.)
June 4, 2008 1:54 AM | Reply | Permalink
Genghis, I'm jealous that you're in SF tonight. Was this strictly an Obama-related trip? Or are you there for business as well?
Dang, I love SF.
June 3, 2008 11:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
Obama is just a side job. I'm here for a wedding and a baby tour. 4 new babies to see.
June 3, 2008 11:54 PM | Reply | Permalink