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[OFFICIAL] Democratic National Convention 2020 thread

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Os Trigonum, Aug 17, 2020.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

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    That's a small benefit of the virtual convention. Without the live crowd there really isn't much reason you need to watch it live. For that matter though these things have gotten so scripted there is very little surprises anymore.
     
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  2. B-Bob

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    I would watch it they ran a kind of family feud game show with the Bernie/AOC "family" on one side and the neoliberals on the other. That would be must see viewing.
     
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  3. rocketsjudoka

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    I would love to watch that. They could do a Family feud for the Democratic and Republicans and then a Democratic versus Republican. You could have Trump's cabinet go up against a proposed Biden cabinet.
     
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  4. Os Trigonum

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    Democratic apathy will get Trump re-elected :cool:
     
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  5. Os Trigonum

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  6. B-Bob

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    Not me. But that pitch, if anyone makes it, is a simple way to draw contrast for every voter.

    Listening is a critical skill for just about any job that involves leadership or even interacting with other human beings. Not listening not only slows down one's ability to solve problems. It also creates new, unnecessary problems from scratch.

    What's interesting about the pitch, to me, is that I think Trump won some key states by convincing a lot of forgotten white voters that he heard them.
     
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  7. Os Trigonum

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  9. Roc Paint

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    I can’t wait :p
     
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    Eva Longoria gets the ball rolling tonight
     
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    here's what to expect: https://deadline.com/2020/08/democratic-national-convention-michelle-obama-billy-porter-1203015116/

    Here’s the rundown:

    Introduction: Eva Longoria

    Gavel In: “Everyday” Americans read the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution; Bennie Thompson, convention chair and congressman from Mississippi, officially gavels in the convention.

    Call to order: Thompson.

    Pledge of Allegiance

    National Anthem: A multicultural choir performing virtually with singers representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Cheyenne Nation and five territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.

    Invocation: Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and co-lead pastor of The Lamb’s Church in New York

    Remarks: Gwen Moore, sergeant-at-arms of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and congresswoman from Wisconsin.

    Remarks: Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C.

    Performance: Leon Bridges

    Conversation On “The Path Forward”: Joe Biden engages with, and listens to, social justice activist Jamira Burley, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, NAACP President Derrick Johnson and author Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner.

    Remarks: James Clyburn, House Democratic whip and congressman from South Carolina.

    Remarks: Andrew Cuomo, New York governor.

    Remarks: Kristin Urquiza, a woman whose father lost his life to COVID-19.

    Conversation with Healthcare Workers on the Front Lives: A doctor, paramedic and two nurses talk about what they have endured and how they view this election for medical workers.

    Introduction: Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is seeking to unseat Susan Collins from her Senate seat, introduces Maggie Rogers.

    Performance: Maggie Rogers

    Remarks: Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan.

    Remarks: Christine Whitman, former governor of New Jersey.

    Remarks: Meg Whitman, former CEO of Hewlett Packard

    Remarks: Susan Molinari, former congresswoman, New York

    Remarks: John Kasich, former governor of Ohio

    Remarks: Doug Jones, senator from Alabama

    Remarks: Catherine Cortez Masto, senator from Nevada

    Remarks: Senator Amy Klobuchar, senator from Minnesota

    Remarks: 2020 candidates for president, including Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand, Jay Inslee, Amy Klobuchar, Seth Moulton, Beto O’Rourke, Tom Steyer and Andrew Yang. Other contenders, such as Pete Buttigieg and Mike Bloomberg, will speak later in the week.

    Remarks: Cedric Richmond, congressman from Louisiana

    Remarks: Bernie Sanders, senator from Vermont

    Remarks: Michelle Obama, former first lady

    Performance: Billy Porter and Steven Stills.

    Benediction: Rev. Dr. Jerry Young, president of the National Baptist Convention

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    AOC seems to have rabbit ears as well as being a little thin skinned.

    You can't respond to every little perceived slight with your chin.

    Especially if she wants to actually be a true leader of the party.
     
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  13. snowconeman22

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    is there a DNC drinking game ?

    take a sip everytime ..

    invest in schools and families
    brighter future together
    dangerous president
    global pandemic

    bonus points

    systemic racism
    medicare for all
     
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  14. Mr.Scarface

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    Better than Ted Nugent, Antonio Sabato Jr, My Pillow guy, Diamond and Silk...etc. ( Don’t care if it is a fake lineup, closest to Star power can muster up).
     
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    wow thats a long performance. I feel like the first 15-20 min for sure is gonna be cringe . Im interested in what a few of the people have to say , but have a feeling im gonna be dead from rolling my eyes if i try to tune into the whole thing.

    first thing i thought of when i saw "performance leon"

    mmm leoonmmm
     
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  16. Roc Paint

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    I would bang that woman from Michigan
     
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    She's more interested in becoming the center of attention than in promoting unity in the Democratic Party, which is working to bring in a wide cross section of voters. Liberals, moderates, suburban women, independent voters, moderate conservatives. I can't say that she disappointed me, because I've never liked her. It has nothing to do with her politics. I'm as Left as she is on many issues. I simply don't like her.
     
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  18. Fantasma Negro

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    This is sad #FreeBernie
     
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  19. Roc Paint

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    From my television
     
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  20. B-Bob

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    No no no -- we only criticize democrats in this thread.

    Actually I want to thank @Os Trigonum -- I had no idea this was happening, LOL, but I'm kind of enjoying having it on in the background while I answer student emails and cook dinner.

    Bernie was good. Doug Jones was solid. (I have no idea what they looked like, but I did glance at Bernie and see all the firewood behind him. Hahaha.)
     
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