This year the Republican Convention has been more exciting than it ever has been during this authors lifetime. The only problem is, a lot of that was negative. There’s a silver lining, though. Donald Trump acceptance night on Thursday will be what everyone remembers. Oh, and they’ll also remember his daughter.
Ivanka Trump absolutely killed it and you could tell she was ready for this kind of spotlight. In fact, she’s better than most political candidates, including in some ways her own father. Even though her speech was much shorter than his, it was still quite strong. I don’t think Trump could have asked for a better introduction. Long story short, the future of Trump’s businesses is likely in good hands if Ivanka is at the helm.
I loved Donald Trump’s speech, but I do have to note that it was a shade longer than many modern efforts. I called it “old school Bill Clinton length,” although I don’t know if it was quite that far. It was 70 minutes plus, I believe. I think what they were trying to do was show Trump was capable of giving a long speech about the nation and its problem in a serious manner. He accomplished that.
Was he as polished as some politicians? Not at all, in fact that was about the only downside I can see, along with the possible length issue for those with low attention spans. When you look at it though, he hit everything he wanted to hit plus Trump had an air of confidence. In short, you could imagine him being president. He did very well tonight, in my estimation.
Overall, I think it was a great night. Trump delivered, but I’m interested to see how it plays with the nation. It was the most liberal speech from a Republican nominee in my lifetime, so I think that should be noted as well.
Here’s the tweets!
Ready for IVANKA! <3 #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/2rRWaXrIU9
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Ivanka looking smoking, whoa. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Ivanka destroying feminist anti-trump arguments#RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/0hPR5oljtI
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"Some will say I feel for you. Only my father will say "I'll fight for you."" – Ivanka Trump#RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"We cannot afford to be so politically correct anymore."
– Donald Trump #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
You can tell #Trump kinda chafes at having to read off a teleprompter lol. Still doing very well, though. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"Hillary Clinton's legacy does not have to be America's legacy."
– Donald Trump #RNCinCLE
Amen.
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"HOW GREAT ARE OUR POLICE, AND HOW GREAT IS CLEVELAND?"
Trump asks after disruption. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
That was the best part of Trump speech
"Believe me I know"
when talking abt how corrupt the system is."I alone can fix it." #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"An attack on law enforcement is an attack on all Americans."
-Trump #RNCinCLE #BlueLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9DGbvJ3tI8
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
"EL GEE BEE TEE CUEEEEE"
-Donald Trump#RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Trump says he only wants to let people into the US who supports our values and loves our people.
Agreed. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Basically, Trump thinks you should only be able to come here if you feel like this.#RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/2MI7aLweJi
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
BUILD THE FUCKING WALL #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Honestly, I want that fucking wall more than anything. Fuck big business and fucking Dems thinking it means votes. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
Shorter 2016:
The year shitposting went mainstream.#RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
America First.
Why is this such a fucking radical policy when you listen to these shithead pundits? #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
That was big for evangelicals, saying he wants to repeal law that forbids churches from getting officially involved in politics. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
I thought Trump killed it. I'm interested to see how the longer format plays, though. Long by recent standards. #RNCinCLE
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) July 22, 2016
UPDATE: Seems like I’m not the only one who thought he did well…
https://twitter.com/aburbeconditaX/status/756350048728940544