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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

It makes political sense. They're hurting in the region. Minnesota is going increasingly blue, and they're facing congressional losses this year in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, and aren't picking up ground in Michigan. That'll give them exposure in places where they need to rebound to keep hold of the White House.

It seems the Dems are now down to either Denver or NYC, since they were considering Minneapolis/St. Paul as well. I'd love to see it in Denver, since my brother-in-law lives there and we could conceivably get out there to see it.

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

If I had the means to do so at my area's, i would. :)

I am sorry, but Republicans are the opposite of what we need.
Then again, liberals aren't best either...

If I had the means to do so at my area's, i would. :)

I am sorry, but Republicans are the opposite of what we need.
Then again, liberals aren't best either...

Best will always be unreachable. We're hoping for "doesn't suck too bad."

Boo-yeah. Score one for the good guys.

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

Take a page from the NYC book and draw up bad directions for the Republicans!

It makes political sense. They're hurting in the region. Minnesota is going increasingly blue, and they're facing congressional losses this year in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, and aren't picking up ground in Michigan. That'll give them exposure in places where they need to rebound to keep hold of the White House.


Increasingly Blue???? Minnesota has always been solidly "blue." It is the only state in the nation that voted against Regan twice. And the only senator to vote against the Iraq war was from MN.

Large numbers of of liberal Scandinavians and Germans settled there at the turn of the century, and that has greatly influenced politics there. They tend to lean heavily progressive. Especially in Mpls/StPaul and Duluth. That's part of why I loved living there.

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

hey, at least you don't have to go far to protest against something you'd want to protest against anyway.

Increasingly Blue???? Minnesota has always been solidly "blue." It is the only state in the nation that voted against Regan twice. And the only senator to vote against the Iraq war was from MN.

Large numbers of of liberal Scandinavians and Germans settled there at the turn of the century, and that has greatly influenced politics there. They tend to lean heavily progressive. Especially in Mpls/StPaul and Duluth. That's part of why I loved living there.


Is that why they also elected the Republican pit bull sic'd onto all things European liberal and against the UN too, Sen. Coleman? Interesting that they elect a Republican governor after an independent Governor with no Democrats in sight. Perhaps your two votes against Reagan are ancient history and Wellstone is gone and Dayton is quitting due to lack of interest...

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

Hell, if the 2008 election season goes as bad as I expect it will, I just might join you.

Although, by "outside the convention" you really mean the "designated protesting areas" don't you? I think they're putting them all in Northfield. :p

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

Welcome to America, where any bastards can get together and conventionize.

I for one am glad that we were able to get at least one of the two conventions to return to the land of 10,000 lakes.

I really hope that Hatch loses. Same with Klobuchar. Taxes are high enough in this state, the last thing we need are more.

Repeal the stadium tax! The citizens of Hennepin county shouldn't have to suffer for years to come so the rest of the state can enjoy a new ball park!

Increasingly Blue???? Minnesota has always been solidly "blue." It is the only state in the nation that voted against Regan twice. And the only senator to vote against the Iraq war was from MN.

Huh? 23 senators voted against it, 21 of them Democrats. It was 11 Oct 02. I remember, it was the day before my 25th birthday.

I think he meant the war in Afganistan. That was much more popular. Even then I don't know if Wellstone was the only senator to vote against it.

I think he meant the war in Afganistan. That was much more popular. Even then I don't know if Wellstone was the only senator to vote against it.

OK. I was confusèd.

Oh good god. Now they're invading my turf. Man, it's gonna get heated up here during that team. I'm not looking forward to the Campus Republicans and Campus Democrats going at it. I know they will. It's just how they are.

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

quit being a crybaby...jeez....

at least it will be cold...how appropriate.

and stop whining...you hate the repubs....well i hate dems as much....run for office then...i hate repubs and dems.....(means something)but you dont here me whining all day...do something about it,and i dont mean vote party dem cause your a dissaffected college kid...grow a pair and do something!

do what i do..i vote all over the board,create chaos within their ranks...fuck them..

but only the dems are right..lol.....wtf....dont worry,your professor will tell you what to think,and how to think.

i prefer to look at all of the fucktards equally.....assholes!

dem or repug...

Home state of Al Franken *and* Garrison Keillor. That should be loads of fun.

However, means I'm gonna be headed up that way if Hillary Clinton runs for President. I did say I would streak the RNC if she runs.

Although, by "outside the convention" you really mean the "designated protesting areas" don't you?

Yes.

Home state of Al Franken *and* Garrison Keillor. That should be loads of fun.

However, means I'm gonna be headed up that way if Hillary Clinton runs for President. I did say I would streak the RNC if she runs.

I ought to bring my camera. This should be fun. :)

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

Excuse me?? Just because you disagree with someone, you're going to act like some demented infant and "protest?" How mature. :rolleyes:

Excuse me?? Just because you disagree with someone, you're going to act like some demented infant and "protest?" How mature. :rolleyes:

I'd protest if it were the Dems, too.

I can't stomach either of them. And protesting is better than sitting down and taking shit without doing anything about it.

I'd protest if it were the Dems, too.

I can't stomach either of them. And protesting is better than sitting down and taking shit without doing anything about it.

And just how is it that you're "taking shit?" I realize it will be difficult for you, but please do try to be specific.

And just how is it that you're "taking shit?" I realize it will be difficult for you, but please do try to be specific.

Taking shit = Accepting something you don't like but can (maybe) change, rather than doing something about it

If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

What are the police like in Minnesota? If they're anything like what they are in Portland you should be careful some one dosen't throw a bottle.

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

The forces of darkness are aligning to do battle with Al Franken. (http://www.liberalavenger.com/2005/04/big-al-al-franken-minnesota-senator.html) The more scared they are, the brighter their smiles (http://www.ablogistan.com/images/delaymugshot.gif).

The Great Battle is coming!

...For within these votes was bound the strength and will to govern each district. But they were all of them deceived, for another vote was cast. In the land of Murderapolis, in the fires of the Air America studio, the Dark Lord Franken forged in secret a master vote to control all others.

And into this vote he poured his cruelty, his malice, and his will to dominate all life. One vote to rule them all.

One by one, the free lands of Minnesota fell to the power of the Vote. But there were some who resisted. A last alliance of Republicans and Libertarians marched against the armies of Murderapolis, and on the slopes of the Air America studio, they fought for the freedom of Minnesota.

Always remember to have fun in politics.:D

Taking shit = Accepting something you don't like but can (maybe) change, rather than doing something about it

Change in a democracy happens when the average voter decides it's time. Any other way of bringing about change has about as much chance of making a dent as a snowball on a speeding Mac truck.

Excuse me?? Just because you disagree with someone, you're going to act like some demented infant and "protest?" How mature. :rolleyes:

Yeah. While we're at it why don't we just dispense with the rest of our Amendment rights?

Little scared because your house might be robbed? You going to act like some chicken-shit little pussy and get a gun?

Think you're entitled to privacy? Going to act like some spoiled brat and tell the cops "stay out of my room?" Phht! Acting like a teenager.

Cops asking trick questions trying to get a confession for something you didn't do? Not going to answer without a lawyer? Why not just stick your fingers in your ears and sing "ding-dong the witch is dead."

All civil rights are for babies, and any good conservative would agree. Especially vetrans who fought so you could have them. Ask your grandma. Just because you have nice things doesn't mean you should ever use them. You should cover them in plastic or stick them in the attic wrapped in newspaper.

Yeah. While we're at it why don't we just dispense with the rest of our Amendment rights?

Little scared because your house might be robbed? You going to act like some chicken-shit little pussy and get a gun?

Think you're entitled to privacy? Going to act like some spoiled brat and tell the cops "stay out of my room?" Phht! Acting like a teenager.

Cops asking trick questions trying to get a confession for something you didn't do? Not going to answer without a lawyer? Why not just stick your fingers in your ears and sing "ding-dong the witch is dead."

All civil rights are for babies, and any good conservative would agree. Especially vetrans who fought so you could have them. Ask your grandma. Just because you have nice things doesn't mean you should ever use them. You should cover them in plastic or stick them in the attic wrapped in newspaper.

What ARE you on about???

What ARE you on about???

Your contention that if you disagree with a party platform that you should not protest at their events.

You know... Participating in democracy.

Especially vetrans who fought so you could have them. Ask your grandma.

Irony, n. See above.

Losing out were New York City

How are they losing out? They are bloody lucky. ;)

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If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

They need to have it somewheres but rest assured it won't be as bad as the Democrat convention would have been.

If I'm in the mood, I just may protest outside the convention. I don't want these bastards hosting their convention in my state. :mad:

state officials have predicted a national political convention would boost the Twin Cities economy by about $150 million.

Republican slimeballs are a small price to pay.

Excuse me?? Just because you disagree with someone, you're going to act like some demented infant and "protest?" How mature. :rolleyes:
Protesting has a long and noble history in civilised countries, and have often led to positive change. Usually when done by adults. :)

*takes a look at thread*
*does not care*

Excuse me?? Just because you disagree with someone, you're going to act like some demented infant and "protest?" How mature. :rolleyes:

Erm...

I could have sworn that the reason you protest against someone is because you disagree with something they're doing.

Please have your knee looked at, it appears to be jerking too easily.

How are they losing out? They are bloody lucky. ;)
Damn straight we're unlucky. I was hoping to crash the RNC in 2008, hang out with some drunken speech-writers, get a back-rub from the President as he ended his final term, run naked through traffic, and take part in the various other noble pursuits of an American Statesman.
Ah, well, I'll just have to hope for 2012.

Is that why they also elected the Republican pit bull sic'd onto all things European liberal and against the UN too, Sen. Coleman? Interesting that they elect a Republican governor after an independent Governor with no Democrats in sight. Perhaps your two votes against Reagan are ancient history and Wellstone is gone and Dayton is quitting due to lack of interest...

You do anything you have to when the choices blow ... hoping for some good dem canadates I can get behind locally

They need to have it somewheres but rest assured it won't be as bad as the Democrat convention would have been.

True the RNC has more comedic value

Your contention that if you disagree with a party platform that you should not protest at their events.

You know... Participating in democracy.

Obviously your definition of "participation" and mine are light years apart.

Protesting has a long and noble history in civilised countries, and have often led to positive change. Usually when done by adults. :)

Voting, working to get others to vote, being active in your party's activities, signing up new members, publicizing your positions, running for office ... all of those are ways to effect positive change. Protesting should be one of the last resorts for the public to dispute unconstitutional actions by government officials. Protesting, IMHO, is but one small step away from revolution. That's one of the foundations of democracy ... prosesses which allow citizen participation in the ongoing activities of government.

Irony, n. See above.

Ironic because Eut's a vet? Because he's old enough to be a Grandma? or because he thinks that in a democracy one shouldn't protest?

Voting, working to get others to vote, being active in your party's activities, signing up new members, publicizing your positions, running for office ... all of those are ways to effect positive change. Protesting should be one of the last resorts for the public to dispute unconstitutional actions by government officials. Protesting, IMHO, is but one small step away from revolution. That's one of the foundations of democracy ... prosesses which allow citizen participation in the ongoing activities of government.

That's why the right to free speech was put first in the BoR?

You are a prime example of how conservatives are motivated almost entierly by fear. Though in your case it may simply be a political version of "hey you kids, get off my lawn."

I thought it a wierd place to hold the RNC, but it made alot more sense than holding it in New York did. I generally enjoy watching both, and they were pretty decent last year. I was a hardcore rightie then, but I still remember the way Obama's speech hit me. The Republican one was far more boring except that the had a band I used to like there.

Voting, working to get others to vote, being active in your party's activities, signing up new members, publicizing your positions, running for office ... all of those are ways to effect positive change. Protesting should be one of the last resorts for the public to dispute unconstitutional actions by government officials. Protesting, IMHO, is but one small step away from revolution. That's one of the foundations of democracy ... prosesses which allow citizen participation in the ongoing activities of government.

Then in that case, protesting the Republican convention is a duty, considering the unconstitutional, immoral and unAmerican shit they've pulled for the last six years.

And wasn't it Jefferson who said "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants"? It's been a long time since that tree was watered.

That's why the right to free speech was put first in the BoR?

You are a prime example of how conservatives are motivated almost entierly by fear. Though in your case it may simply be a political version of "hey you kids, get off my lawn."

Irrelevant. Contribute something of subsance or get out of the way.

Irrelevant. Contribute something of subsance or get out of the way.

And who determines what's substantive? You? Spare me.

Irrelevant. Contribute something of subsance or get out of the way.

You offered your OPINION on what priority protesting should have and he offered his OPINION on why that is so … I don’t see how his statement is any less substantial then yours.