I remember the 92 convention very well. I was a waitress at the Pappasitos (Tex Mex restaurant) across from the Astrodome. It was the summer after my senior year. The restaurant was absolutely packed all week long. I was 18 and perky and cute. We worried about how handsy the delegates would get, but they were no more lecherous than was typical for the day. I would decline invitations to go party with the attendees, but they still tipped excessively. That week damn near paid for my 4 years in college. Got to see Ted Koppel get just shitfaced after rounds of Tequila shots. Good times.
Loved the walk with you down memory lane. Stories bring us all together in such a very human way. They make us smile, laugh and even cry. Thanks for all you do Reed. Take care.
Vote on Day One. It's what Simon Rosenberg over at the Hopium Chronicles (https://www.hopiumchronicles.com) is encouraging all of you to do. That's because the earlier you vote, the quicker the Dem campaign will know and the more they can focus on those yet to cast their ballots. It's similar to the marginal gains approach that's used in pro cycling where every little improvement you make turns you into more of a winner. And when Presidential elections can come down to a few tens of thousands of votes or less, it matters. He explains it in more detail here (not in the video but very succinctly in the text beneath it):
I remember the 92 convention very well. I was a waitress at the Pappasitos (Tex Mex restaurant) across from the Astrodome. It was the summer after my senior year. The restaurant was absolutely packed all week long. I was 18 and perky and cute. We worried about how handsy the delegates would get, but they were no more lecherous than was typical for the day. I would decline invitations to go party with the attendees, but they still tipped excessively. That week damn near paid for my 4 years in college. Got to see Ted Koppel get just shitfaced after rounds of Tequila shots. Good times.
Great story!
Thanks. Interesting background. I hope this DNC adds to your lore in some way. Keep it coming!
I enjoyed this one very much, thanks for the memories. Already downloaded Kara's pod. Cheers!
I remember that Pat Buchanan speech. It was the last Republican convention I ever watched.
Loved the walk with you down memory lane. Stories bring us all together in such a very human way. They make us smile, laugh and even cry. Thanks for all you do Reed. Take care.
Love your writing and your insight. Grateful for your work.
Vote on Day One. It's what Simon Rosenberg over at the Hopium Chronicles (https://www.hopiumchronicles.com) is encouraging all of you to do. That's because the earlier you vote, the quicker the Dem campaign will know and the more they can focus on those yet to cast their ballots. It's similar to the marginal gains approach that's used in pro cycling where every little improvement you make turns you into more of a winner. And when Presidential elections can come down to a few tens of thousands of votes or less, it matters. He explains it in more detail here (not in the video but very succinctly in the text beneath it):
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/why-i-am-optimistic-we-will-win-video