They're All Better Than Dick Cheney

Obama-Biden? The Long-Talk Express
would run the "Straight Talk" off the road
...if McCain doesn't do it on his own first.

Obama-Sebelius? Popular in the heartland,
suddenly, nothing's the matter with Kansas anymore.

Obama-Bayh? Dems would get to ask McCain
"Hoosier Daddy now?" as Indiana goes blue.

Obama-Kaine? Virginia is for lovers,
& would not be for grumpy old conservatives.

Obama-Dodd? His silver hair's
more Presidential than McCain's.

Obama-Clinton? Watch right-wing heads explode.
Obama-Clark? McCain would get shot down again.
Obama-Gore? The world would let us rule them all.

And for those of you worried about Obama's pick:
anyone of them is better than Dick Cheney.

Celebrate the pick or keep speculating
as we drink, discuss, debate & dream
at your local progressive social club.

DRINKING LIBERALLY
Tonight - and every Thursday
7:30pm onward
Rudy's - 9th btw 44th & 45th
[backyard, in all weather]
Questions: nyc@drinkingliberally.org

Below: a screening, 2 nights of political dance
& 8 Nights of Conventioneering Fun!

Tomorrow: Friday 8/22 - 7:30pm
Join us for a SCREENING LIBERALLY outing
to TROUBLE THE WATER, about Hurricane Katrina.
Details: http://livingliberally.org/screening/troublethewater

Fri & Sat - Aug 22 & 23
Two nights of Political Dance
Friday, Aug 22 - 8:30 - Alexandra Beller's "Us"
Saturday, Aug 23 - 8pm - Works by 4 choreographers

In honor of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, The Tank presents two nights of political dance to kick off a week of convention watch-parties and politically themed programming.

Friday: Alexandra Beller's 'us'begins with the premise that patriotism can be an addiction that blinds us to the truth. Like any drug, nationalism can alter the chemistry of the mind, obliterating compassion, consciousness, and curiosity. In a series of duets with anthropomorphized objects (including a mop and an inflatable sex doll) Beller blurs the lines of dance and theater using text, song, virtuosic dance, and original sound design.

Saturday: In a collection of politically-themed works, four choreographers will address issues ranging from patriotism, propaganda, the political climate, and the upcoming election.

www.thetanknyc.org

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CONVENTION PARTIES

Mon - Thurs, Aug 25 - Aug 28 - DEM CONVENTION WATCH
Mon - Thurs, Sep 1 - Sep 4 - GOP CONVENTION WATCH
All details at: livingliberally.org/conventionsnyc

Brief schedule below:

Free Admission. Cheap Beer. Big Screens. Special Guests. Comedy. Trivia. Prizes. Oh, and Conventions.

We'll be watching the big speeches every night.

Living Liberally, the Manhattan Young Dems, Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century, Democracy For New York City, The Albany Project and other progressive partners invite you to 8 nights of Democratic and Republican Convention Watch Parties at The Tank (except when noted).

Day-By-Day Schedule
All Events FREE; 7-11pm
at The Tank (except where noted)

Mon, Aug 25—Kick-Off Festivities with Laughing Liberally comedy
Tues, Aug 26 (6pm)—– Let Your Voice Be Heard – an Open Mic
Wed, Aug 27— Political Pub Trivia
Thurs, Aug 28—Obama's Acceptance speech (and drinking game)

Mon, Sep 1—Bush's Last Stand & Labor Day Barbecue
(4-7pm at Rudy’s Bar – 9th & 44th)
Tues, Sep 2— Political Pub Trivia
Wed, Sep 3—Laughing Liberally (comedy throughout the night)
Thurs, Sep 4—McCain's Acceptance speech (and drinking game)
– with special guest Markos Moulitsas Zuniga founder of Daily Kos,
author of “Taking on the System”