I know the media and a lot of people who needed a fix after the Olympics ended are all excited about the Democratic Convention but isn't it all just a waste of time and money? The Republican Convention in 2004 cost 154 million. I think that money could have been spent on a more worthy cause than just hyping up the candidate.

I understand why we need conventions but when the candidates are usually already selected by the time of the roll call, what's the point? I found it funny that the Obama camp was considering a shortened roll call. The whole reason for these events is supposed to be the roll call and that's what is getting cut out. I just can't get fired up or moved by many speeches that really have no purpose besides being a very expensive infomercial.