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Obama's 'Spinal Tap' Moment?

Posted: August 28, 2008

Jimmy P. at the DNC— OK, so I am here at Invesco/Mile High Stadium and I finally have an up-close view of "The Temple," the Greek-column backdrop for Barack Obama's acceptance speech tonight. Actually, it looks like a tiny chunk of a mini-Parthenon. Sorry, but I can't help thinking of the "rockumentary" film This is Spinal Tap when instead of an 18-foot replica of Stonehenge being lowered on stage behind the rock group, an 18-inch replica comes down from the ceiling during a concert. But hey, I am sure it will look like a million bucks on television. I also saw singer Sheryl Crow warming up, as well as Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson.

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No problem with hope, just with the zealot-like following of this empty suit.

Elliott Seymour of TX @ Aug 30, 2008 09:24:06 AM

You guys got something against "hope"? Little people like "hope". But then, after all, little people are to be laughed at. Always.

of @ Aug 29, 2008 10:57:25 AM

Waaaaay over the top

Whatever we may think of Obama's candidacy, the ridiculously ostentatious backdrop only elevates concerns that he is too enamored with himself, that he is a callow celebrity, and that he lacks good judgment.
Will Obama enter the stadium riding on a unicorn?
Modesty was the order of the hour. The unfulfilled order.

Tim Butler of CA @ Aug 28, 2008 18:28:09 PM

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