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I don’t remember any protesters at the Democratic convention.

That’s what struck me most while watching Sen. McCain’s acceptance speech last night.  John’s speech was repeated interrupted by protesters being drowned out by delegates and images of the protesters being frog marched through the aisles.  I understand the incumbent party is going to draw more ire from the disaffected, but given the fervor some Republicans have against Obama, not to mention the anarchist and other groups who just hate government in general, I would have expected at least some attempted disruption during the Democratic convention.  Are the Republicans really that much more civilized?  Did the Republican Convention’s security really suck that bad?  How did those people get in the hall anyway?

I was glad to see that John said nice things about Barack last night.   After the hate-fest that was Wednesday, I was looking for a ray of positive energy and anti-partisanship.  I was really impressed with the McCain campaign for releasing the coolest political ad last Thursday where John congratulated Barack on his historic nomination.  It reminded me of the John McCain who ran his Straight-Talk Express into the ground seeking the candidatecy, and who excited me a lot more than Obama has ever managed to do.

Notice the past tense?

McCain the Candidate has become McCain the Canned.  Since he sealed the nomination he has become handled, packaged, controlled.  He is disciplined, on message, and boring.  His spunk, his spontaneity, and his willingness to be himself despite the consequences are gone.  It makes me sad.

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