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columns painted off-white, reminiscent of Washington’s Capitol building or even the White House, to accept the party’s nomination for president. He will stride out to a raised platform to a podium that can be raised from beneath the floor. Reuters

ocrat Hillary Clinton convincingly endorse the Democratic nominee? I don't know and I don't care. It would be newsworthy if these things didn't happen - if Mrs. Obama and Sen. Clinton could not manage to hit home runs in a softball park after a summer to get ready. But Obama is going to give his speech before a replica of a classical temple? He's going to step out from between plywood columns painted to look like stone? That can't be true. No one could have been stupid enough to believe that was a good idea. I've got to see it.

’s Capitol building or even the White House, to accept the party’s nomination for president. He will stride out to a raised platform to a podium that can be raised from beneath the floor.” – Reuters, Aug. 26, 2008 The Berlin folly — in English. The Superbowl Halftime Show — without the game. What’s the finish? Maybe Obama’s got Zhang Yimou to do the hidden-rope trick, and have him lifted, Beijing-style, to the heavens when he’s done. Will he

“The Temple of Obama,” or “The Barackopolis.” The memo recommended a variety of togas, urging reporters to “observe a level of decency and decorum demanded by the import of the moment of the presence of The One.” Reuters DENVER (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama ’s big speech on Thursday night will be delivered from an elaborate columned stage resembling a miniature Greek temple. The stage, similar to structures used for rock concerts, has

my head with regret that my convention had nominated the wrong person. Instead, as a Republican, I am feeling relieved that they did so. Thought #2: I am starting to wonder what kind of incompetents Barack Obama has running his campaign. Did you see this articleabout the plans being made for his acceptance speech tomorrow night? Seems to me that it only feeds the perception of Obama as being just a little too smitten with himself. But hey, I guess the Hillary supporters might appreciate the ancient Greek theme: