DNC Philadelphia 2016
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Brian has actually gone back and forth and has clearly expressed concern. That is my take-away from his posts. I absolutely do not put you and Brian on the same level in any way, and I don't understand why you are speaking for him.Free said:
He can quit (and probably will) at any time. Don't make it sound like the boogey man can't.PJ_Soul said:
Dude, I wasn't talking to you, lol. I never suggested that you are personally worried about a Trump presidency, and actually, it didn't even occur to me to wonder if you were or not. But I don't know why you're speaking for Brian (who I also wasn't talking to)..Free said:
How many times have I told you? I am NOT WORRIED about a Trump presidency. Brian is not either. Take your fear and direct it elsewhere. He DOES NOT WANT THE Job. We all know what a narcissist he is, and how much he loves the attention. You really thinks he wants to lead this country, a buffoon wanting to deal with foreign relations? Volunteering to be resident scapegoat at the top? NO! There's no doubt in my mind if he wins, he'll stay.PJ_Soul said:
I don't disagree with Free here.... It's just that what's done is done, no matter how unfair and unjust it is. That's really all people are saying when it comes to the Bernie or Bust people who are still making a stink in terms of him in particular. They come off as though they think Bernie might actually somehow still become the nominee, lol. I have no issue with those who are just protesting a rigged nomination process in general. However, the fact remains that this outrage could lead to Trump winning the election, and that is a truly terrible consequence stemming from an ultimately righteous protest that actually has no defined goal, really, besides expressing outrage. While everyone is frothing at the mouth about the Democratic nomination process and blaming it all on Hillary, Trump is going to be laughing all the way to the White House, and for some reason no one will be asking how in the fuck he inexplicably steamrolled over 17 other candidates, some of whom were actually qualified and capable of doing the job, and exploring what's wrong so that that happened. They will all be too focused on how the Dems nominated Hillary even though there is no evidence suggesting that Bernie would have won even if they hadn't tilted things in Hillary's direction. This isn't a suggestion that this issue should be ignored.... but folks might want to make sure that they haven't got massive blinders on, because while 100% of their fury is directed at the Dems, Trump will just stroll right into the White House, and god fucking knows what he'll do to the Republican Party then (or what he'll manage to replace it with). This whole election needs to be looked at with a panoramic view.tonifig8 said:
This is well said. Couldn't agree with you more. If things would have been done the right way, and if we had a candidate who wasn't filled with so many issues we wouldn't be where we are today. The discussion would be about uniting and sorting out any differences over the course of the election, but instead the DNC rigged everything and the Clintons went along with it. Clinton demonstrated very poor character and has been so secretive about many important matters that affect voters. I could go on and on.Free said:Sanders won 48% of the delegation for the dem party and 46% of the vote to get to where we are. So for ANYONE to say Sanders and his delegates don't belong there with an equal voice, all the while the feeble attempts to shut his delegates and supporters out (see above link, where the arena dimmed lights on protesters to ex-CIA speech) and stopped Nina Turner from speaking, etc. They have NO RIGHT.
We are power in numbers and won 46% of that VOTE!! And that was with closed primaries. Imagine what the results would be if they were even slightly opened. Sanders would have won no problem.
If Hillary camp thinks we're going to vote for her? With the treatment Sanders' delegates and supporters have received for merely standing up for our rights by peaceful protests and silent walkouts? Let alone the Wikileaks and primary suppression? Hiring a damned chairwoman after being forced out? Not taking our platform more seriously? REALLY?????
It's hard to disagree with Free here. Common sense
But since you mentioned it... I don't think Trump really wanted it either (I don't even think he really thought it through), but it's too late for that. He's not going to turn back now.
Brian and I have both voiced our opinions several times about not voting based on fear.With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
There is a pretty notable distinction though. The random people in the crowd who were booing aren't running for POTUS.Cliffy6745 said:
Indeed. I find it repulsivemrussel1 said:
People need to remember the manners taught in elementary school. We lambast Trump for his bullying tactics and disrespectful rants, but this is no better and probably worse. Democrats should know better.Cliffy6745 said:
Chanting "no more war" (or something along those lines) while Florent Groberg was speaking. I will note it seemed to be a small group.mrussel1 said:
I'm in Charlotte airport so not watching. Are you saying they are interrupting MOH speaker? What are they chanting?Cliffy6745 said:How the fuck do people chant protests during a fucking medial of honor recipient speaking?!?!?This is not a person making policy decisions.
Fuck these people.
I'd kick them all out.With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
Very true. But they are still representative of a state as opposed to themselves as an individual. I am presuming they are part of a delegation.PJ_Soul said:
There is a pretty notable distinction though. The random people in the crowd who were booing aren't running for POTUS.Cliffy6745 said:
Indeed. I find it repulsivemrussel1 said:
People need to remember the manners taught in elementary school. We lambast Trump for his bullying tactics and disrespectful rants, but this is no better and probably worse. Democrats should know better.Cliffy6745 said:
Chanting "no more war" (or something along those lines) while Florent Groberg was speaking. I will note it seemed to be a small group.mrussel1 said:
I'm in Charlotte airport so not watching. Are you saying they are interrupting MOH speaker? What are they chanting?Cliffy6745 said:How the fuck do people chant protests during a fucking medial of honor recipient speaking?!?!?This is not a person making policy decisions.
Fuck these people.
I'd kick them all out.0 -
Do you think that maybe you're going too far yet? Are you really thinking about what you're posting anymore? Can't wait until your next post about how personal comments are not appropriate.Free said:
No, that's called being a dutiful and obeying little robot who has no sense of reality and no critical thinking abilities and Believes the candidate who gets lots of money from special interests are really looking out for his interests. In other words, completely in denial.dignin said:
Robots are just as plausible as a conspiracy involving all the networks, thousands of delegates and the DNC.tonifig8 said:
Who said anything about robots? Dude, stop wasting time here. it's childish.dignin said:
You stick to your facts, I will stick to mine.tonifig8 said:
I shouldn't respond to this, but this is such a childish comment. Some of the tactics she and the DNC have demonstrated support a lot of our comments, there shady practices. Just read through the facts.dignin said:
The DNC must be blowing all their budget on special effects right now.....on all the networks. That place is packed with paid robots and CGI plants!!Cliffy6745 said:Lots of arena shots. Even people behind the stage for the first time this week. Hell of a job superimposing people tv, networks. Well done
this was by far the best moment of the night and possibly the whole convention.dignin said:Best moment of the night in my opinion.
Fallen Muslim soldier's dad to Trump: Read Constitution
http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2016/07/29/dnc-convention-parents-of-muslim-us-soldier-trump-constitution-sot.cnn
I saw robots....or at least two guys on twitter AND Facebook said they saw robots......so it must be true, guys on twitter and Facebook speak the truth!!!!!
I'm the one being childish?
I was a Bernie supporter and he lost. So I put my big pants on (like Bernie) and supported Hillary. That's called being an adult.With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
I smell name-calling. Time to have accounts be read-only?Falling down,...not staying down0
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http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lolRemember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lolWith all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.0 -
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
Ratings mean so much... Not. Only to media companies, otherwise they mean nothing, much like daily polls.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol0 -
Where is it? I'd like to see an article. Need a laugh today... annoying work day.Gern Blansten said:
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.0 -
I think it describes how he would govern.
Here's a little personal story to brighten a day.
http://uproxx.com/movies/bill-clinton-police-academy-dnc/
Falling down,...not staying down0 -
http://thehill.com/media/289765-trump-blames-gop-as-dems-top-rnc-ratingsmrussel1 said:
Where is it? I'd like to see an article. Need a laugh today... annoying work day.Gern Blansten said:
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.
here you go
“I didn’t produce the show — I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday,” the Republican presidential nominee told The New York Times when asked about the differences between the two parties’ conventions.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
That's leadership for you.Gern Blansten said:
http://thehill.com/media/289765-trump-blames-gop-as-dems-top-rnc-ratingsmrussel1 said:
Where is it? I'd like to see an article. Need a laugh today... annoying work day.Gern Blansten said:
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.
here you go
“I didn’t produce the show — I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday,” the Republican presidential nominee told The New York Times when asked about the differences between the two parties’ conventions.0 -
I thought he showed up 3 days out of 4.Gern Blansten said:“I didn’t produce the show — I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday,” the Republican presidential nominee told The New York Times when asked about the differences between the two parties’ conventions.
"The stars are all connected to the brain."0 -
This is what I'm talking about when I say that he is not serious about wanting to be the president of the United States. He doesn't want it, he doesn't want it, he doesn't want it.Gern Blansten said:
http://thehill.com/media/289765-trump-blames-gop-as-dems-top-rnc-ratingsmrussel1 said:
Where is it? I'd like to see an article. Need a laugh today... annoying work day.Gern Blansten said:
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.
here you go
“I didn’t produce the show — I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday,” the Republican presidential nominee told The New York Times when asked about the differences between the two parties’ conventions.
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Well a Pence presidency only makes me feel slightly better, but still unacceptable. Thanks, but I'll prefer to not take chances, and cast a vote for HRC and my boy TK here in VA.Free said:
This is what I'm talking about when I say that he is not serious about wanting to be the president of the United States. He doesn't want it, he doesn't want it, he doesn't want it.Gern Blansten said:
http://thehill.com/media/289765-trump-blames-gop-as-dems-top-rnc-ratingsmrussel1 said:
Where is it? I'd like to see an article. Need a laugh today... annoying work day.Gern Blansten said:
Yeah it's hilarious....Cliffy6745 said:
Now he's saying he didn't have anything to do with the convention and that all he did was show up and give a speech...okay buddyGern Blansten said:
agreed...and it's hilarious given that Trump was stating (before the convention) that he had so many big names lined up (Knight, Ditka, Tebow, etc.) that didn't even agree to appear in the first place.PJ_Soul said:
When you compare the list of speakers at each convention it really isn't that surprising at all. The RNC was mostly amateur hour while the DNC had speakers that people actually give a shit about.Gern Blansten said:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-democratic-convention-ratings-20160728-snap-story.html
surprising given that Trump is such a ratings draw....lol
I'm surprised he didn't have Ted Nugent perform.
I was impressed by the military reps that spoke at the DNC. Way above Trump's circus.
here you go
“I didn’t produce the show — I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday,” the Republican presidential nominee told The New York Times when asked about the differences between the two parties’ conventions.0 -
A Pence presidency actually makes me feel slightly worse.
Anyway, Free, it doesn't matter if Trump wants it or not at this point. There is no way he would bail out of it. Too late for that. He's stuck with it now.With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0
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