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MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
edited February 2008 in A Moving Train
Anyone else going to Key to see Obama? Haven't been there since the warm-up shows of '02 :).

Time to see what he's all about in person...
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  • mensanemensane Posts: 912
    MasterFramer wrote:
    Anyone else going to Key to see Obama? Haven't been there since the warm-up shows of '02 :).

    Time to see what he's all about in person...

    i'll be there.
  • Number 18Number 18 Posts: 132
    I'll be there.
  • Bu2Bu2 Posts: 1,693
    I'll be there in spirit!
    Feels Good Inc.
  • prismprism Posts: 2,440
    I really want to be there.


    there better be a bootleg of this ;):)
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  • fragileblakefragileblake Posts: 716
    I saw him at the convention center last summer, it was definitely awesome.
    http://blakepnw.blogspot.com/
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Washington State's Governor Christine Gregoire just endorsed Obama this morning, hours after Hillary was here, and just a couple of hours before Obama arrives for his rally. That should be a little slap to Hillary, and add more momentum to Obama's run.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • fragileblakefragileblake Posts: 716
    Thats really cool. Sadly for us our stupid governor endorsed Hillary as did one of our congresswomen. Congressman Earl Blumenauer endorsed Obama though so at least he has one superdelegate in Oregon. Any word on where your congresspeople/senators/party officials are going?
    http://blakepnw.blogspot.com/
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Unfortunately Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell both endorsed Clinton. I thought Gov. Gregiore would, too since Murray and Greiore both used gender as part of their campaign strategy. It was good to see Gregiore break that mold.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    MasterFramer wrote:
    Anyone else going to Key to see Obama? Haven't been there since the warm-up shows of '02 :).

    Time to see what he's all about in person...

    Let me know how it goes Framer. I will tell you that he is as captivating in a large group setting as he is driving down rural roads in Macoupin County, IL in a one on one conversation.
    E8toX.gif

    http://www.reverbnation.com/brianzilm
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    I'm expecting you to come back with glowing reports! I agree with whoever mentioned a bootleg. Fuck. That'd be awesome.
  • truanttruant Posts: 34
    Matt's there. Just saw him on the KING 5 noon news checking out the fired up video playing at the Key. Looks like lots of people were turned away due to the large turnout.
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  • NevermindNevermind Posts: 1,006
    Say hello to Brzezinski.
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Sounds like a very successful rally. Estimated 21,000 people showed up. Not enough capacity at Key Arena, so people had to stand outside the venue and listen to the speech. They played some of it on the news, and he definitely had the crowd going.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • mensanemensane Posts: 912
    unbelievable. i knew he was a great speaker, but wow. i had tears in my eyes when he was talking about the importance of hope. the place was PACKED. we were sitting on the steps in the aisle in the upper level. the aisles were all full of people up there. they had to call the police from inside the key arena to go outside when they told people that no one else could come in. the mayor even made a point about how the fire chief would have shut it down if he was there.

    a couple of radio deejays from the end said that before he came into the arena, Obama addressed the people outside (that didnt get in) with a bullhorn, and then shook a bunch of hands.

    it may sound lame, but one of the things that impressed me the most was during his speech, there was a girl that had fainted or looked like she was about to. he stopped the speech, tossed some bottles of water to the front and waited while they got her out........"he knows how to handle a pit!"...lol.

    can't wait to cast my vote at my caucus tomorrow!!!

    Obama '08!!!!!!!
  • Bu2Bu2 Posts: 1,693
    Thank you.
    Feels Good Inc.
  • prismprism Posts: 2,440
    okay so it's not a bootleg, but you can watch the speech that Obama gave today in Seattle right here: http://www.king5.com/video/index.html?nvid=216252



    I'm excited to be going to my caucus tomorrow too :)
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  • fanforlifefanforlife Posts: 138
    Not enough capacity at Key Arena, so people had to stand outside the venue and listen to the speech.

    and I was one of them - it was cold! especially since I thought I'd be in a cramped, hot Key Areana and came without a coat.

    Saw the motorcade leaving town and got a big wave from him as I cheered with 2 others waiting at the bustop.

    Favorite quotes:
    No one who works in America should be poor.

    I have taught the constitution; I understand the constitution; and I will obey the constitution.

    Halle-fukin-lujah! (my addition, in case you were wondering)


    as my sig says - can't wait for election day! (caucus tomorrow!)
    A mind full of questions, and a teacher in my soul
    And so it goes...
  • MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    anotherclone wrote:
    I'm expecting you to come back with glowing reports! I agree with whoever mentioned a bootleg. Fuck. That'd be awesome.

    Well that was well worth the drive... even though it took me 5 fucking hours to get home!! Sorry Washington but you have the worst drivers I have had the pleasure to share the road with.

    Obama... man, what else can I say that hasn't been said. The only way Hillary is going to win this election is if someone steals it for her. Obama will more than likely sweep these caucuses and carry the momentum needed for March 4th...

    Here is a few of the videos I took, my camera was bug'n on me so they arent all that great. I'll post more if you want. Let me know.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbWHdDngrA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlqaBz9KBCQ

    Pictures coming...

    BTW I spoke to Matt :D

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272442
    10.31.93 / 10.1.94 / 6.24.95 / 11.4.95 / 10.19-20.96 / 7.16.98 / 7.21.98 / 10.31.00 /8.4.01 Nader Rally/ 10.21.01 / 12.8-9.02 / 6.01.03 / 9.1.05 / 7.15-16,18.06 / 7.20.06 / 7.22-23.06 / Lolla 07
  • Vedderlution_BabyVedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    fanforlife wrote:

    Halle-fukin-lujah! (my addition, in case you were wondering)


    Aww. I was hoping he said that.
  • emeraldkityemeraldkity Posts: 370
    they were in the center house too- that would have been a lot warmer

    we got there at 9:30- had good seats

    I can't believe you drove up from Portland to hear Obama- but that is cool- did you get stuck in the mess down around Olympia?

    I would agree we have crappy drivers- but your bicylists are insane - and at least you can read Portlands street signs.

    I parked on top of Queen Anne- and took the bus down- and then walked back up when it was over- avoided the traffic and motorcades though.
    You must be the change you want to see in the world
    -Gandhi
  • MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    emeraldkity wrote:
    they were in the center house too- that would have been a lot warmer

    we got there at 9:30- had good seats

    I can't believe you drove up from Portland to hear Obama- but that is cool- did you get stuck in the mess down around Olympia?

    I would agree we have crappy drivers- but your bicylists are insane - and at least you can read Portlands street signs.

    I parked on top of Queen Anne- and took the bus down- and then walked back up when it was over- avoided the traffic and motorcades though.

    Ive done the drive in under 3 hours many times before, no big deal at all... I had to drop my finance off at the Portland airport at 4am to catch a flight to Spain, I figured since I was going to be up why not? This time though it took me two hours just to clear Olympia, then after that I had fun getting stuck behind people that were afraid to pass the trucks... so much fun :)

    They aren't MY bicyclists, I'm from the Bay Area... :) But I agree, I hate bikers who think they are cars.
    10.31.93 / 10.1.94 / 6.24.95 / 11.4.95 / 10.19-20.96 / 7.16.98 / 7.21.98 / 10.31.00 /8.4.01 Nader Rally/ 10.21.01 / 12.8-9.02 / 6.01.03 / 9.1.05 / 7.15-16,18.06 / 7.20.06 / 7.22-23.06 / Lolla 07
  • MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    I have more but these are the one I quickly edited.

    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama1
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama2
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama3

    Work in progress, looks sweet so far :)
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/hope
    10.31.93 / 10.1.94 / 6.24.95 / 11.4.95 / 10.19-20.96 / 7.16.98 / 7.21.98 / 10.31.00 /8.4.01 Nader Rally/ 10.21.01 / 12.8-9.02 / 6.01.03 / 9.1.05 / 7.15-16,18.06 / 7.20.06 / 7.22-23.06 / Lolla 07
  • Vedderlution_BabyVedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    MasterFramer wrote:
    I have more but these are the one I quickly edited.

    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama1
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama2
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/obama3

    Work in progress, looks sweet so far :)
    http://www.pearljamstories.com/obama/hope


    That last pic looks like it's from that new music video out
  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Maybe he and Paul can get together and cry over the establishment after they toss him aside.

    :D

    And maybe Obama can give Paul some advice on joining the CFR and polishing up his "anti-establishment" image.

    Perhaps the suggestion of replacing all of his scary references to "freedom" and "liberty" with something a bit more palatable to the masses ... like "Hope" and "change".

    :D:D:D
    If I was to smile and I held out my hand
    If I opened it now would you not understand?
  • MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    Maybe he and Paul can get together and cry over the establishment after they toss him aside.

    :D

    And maybe Obama can give Paul some advice on joining the CFR and polishing up his "anti-establishment" image.

    Perhaps the suggestion of replacing all of his scary references to "freedom" and "liberty" with something a bit more palatable to the masses ... like "Hope" and "change".

    :D:D:D

    Maybe you can keep your bullshit to your own threads?

    :D
    10.31.93 / 10.1.94 / 6.24.95 / 11.4.95 / 10.19-20.96 / 7.16.98 / 7.21.98 / 10.31.00 /8.4.01 Nader Rally/ 10.21.01 / 12.8-9.02 / 6.01.03 / 9.1.05 / 7.15-16,18.06 / 7.20.06 / 7.22-23.06 / Lolla 07
  • Vedderlution_BabyVedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    Man, I hope nothing happens to him but with as many psychos there are (fanatical racists I mean) I'd be a paranoid if I were obama. Hopefully security is strong enough to make sure nothing happens to the man.
  • MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    Vedderlution_Baby! wrote:
    Man, I hope nothing happens to him but with as many psychos there are (fanatical racists I mean) I'd be a paranoid if I were obama. Hopefully security is strong enough to make sure nothing happens to the man.

    He had a lot of security... in the one video where I was filming him great people one was right behind me, I looked to my left a second later and there was another one.
    10.31.93 / 10.1.94 / 6.24.95 / 11.4.95 / 10.19-20.96 / 7.16.98 / 7.21.98 / 10.31.00 /8.4.01 Nader Rally/ 10.21.01 / 12.8-9.02 / 6.01.03 / 9.1.05 / 7.15-16,18.06 / 7.20.06 / 7.22-23.06 / Lolla 07
  • Im still hereIm still here Posts: 826
    Nevermind wrote:
    Say hello to Brzezinski.

    bump
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  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    MasterFramer wrote:
    Well that was well worth the drive... even though it took me 5 fucking hours to get home!! Sorry Washington but you have the worst drivers I have had the pleasure to share the road with.

    Obama... man, what else can I say that hasn't been said. The only way Hillary is going to win this election is if someone steals it for her. Obama will more than likely sweep these caucuses and carry the momentum needed for March 4th...

    Here is a few of the videos I took, my camera was bug'n on me so they arent all that great. I'll post more if you want. Let me know.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbWHdDngrA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlqaBz9KBCQ

    Pictures coming...

    BTW I spoke to Matt :D

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272442

    Damn, you were right there. Pretty cool vids. Color me jealous.

    I read what you talked to Matt about. I'm pissing myself with joy. :)

    Back to Obama... :D
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