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Rhiannon12866

(217,657 posts)
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 01:22 AM Jul 18

JD Vance casts himself as champion of the working class in VP nominee acceptance speech - Republican Convention - MSNBC



Sen. JD Vance addressed the RNC and accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination. Vance focused heavily on his family and his upbringing, and also addressed the assassination attempt on former President Trump. - Aired on 07/17/2024.

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JD Vance casts himself as champion of the working class in VP nominee acceptance speech - Republican Convention - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jul 18 OP
His background is one of luck and privilege. Klarkashton Jul 18 #1
I couldn't stand his speech, hypocritical and untrue Rhiannon12866 Jul 18 #2
Instead of being humble about having a half ass Klarkashton Jul 18 #3
I couldn't listen anymore, found it so offensive Rhiannon12866 Jul 18 #4
'trouble right here in River City! It's P O O L' Klarkashton Jul 18 #5
Well said, though I don't think he's capable of change Rhiannon12866 Jul 18 #6
Somebody should tell him that more than half of the working class are women Walleye Jul 18 #7
Good point. Rhiannon12866 Jul 18 #8

Klarkashton

(1,141 posts)
3. Instead of being humble about having a half ass
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 01:36 AM
Jul 18

Degree from Ohio State and spending a few years as a journalist for the military non combat that led to a special military entry at Yale and all that got him he now is a trump opportunist. He is con man. A piece of shit.

Rhiannon12866

(217,657 posts)
4. I couldn't listen anymore, found it so offensive
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 01:41 AM
Jul 18

I agree with your con man description and the cheers from the audience turned my stomach.

Klarkashton

(1,141 posts)
5. 'trouble right here in River City! It's P O O L'
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 01:46 AM
Jul 18

The whole thing is a nightmare. He looks like the guy at the oil change place that tries to sell you a a transmission flush and new tires. JFC where are we????

Rhiannon12866

(217,657 posts)
6. Well said, though I don't think he's capable of change
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 01:52 AM
Jul 18

We know that the J6 insurrections wanted to hang Mike Pence since he wouldn't lie about the election results. Vance had said he'd do it. And he said that TFG "loves this country" which we know isn't even close to true. He only "loves" himself and wants to stay out of jail after all his crimes.

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