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July 28, 2004
Sharpton | Sharpton For Six Minutes? I Think Not.

The word up at Blogger’s Roost is that Al Sharpton was to have 6 minutes … he took 20. Looking at his speech copy (943 words), and assuming a speech rate a bit faster than average, it’s probably closer to 7 or 8 … but still not anywhere close to 20.



Posted by Alan at July 28, 2004 09:16 PM | TrackBack
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No, Alan, it was a definite departure from the script. It came across on television as if Al rocked the house. It was the same old message, but the man delivered it with FEELING!

Posted by: Wind Rider [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 09:43 PM

It’s called the Entitlement Card.

Posted by: TexasGal [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 09:43 PM

Agreed - I’m glad they let him keep going. He’s such an incredible speaker.

Posted by: B.K. DeLong [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 09:45 PM

I have to say, it was pretty incredible to see.

Posted by: Alan @ TCP [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 09:51 PM

Sure at a carnival, but not at a Convention for a major party.

It is scary.

Posted by: jones [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 09:54 PM

I have to say, it was pretty incredible to see.

ROFL Alan.

You are surely a Northerner or you would be very well indoctrinated in the Black Southern preacher style of firing up the congreation.

Posted by: TexasGal [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 28, 2004 10:15 PM

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