Republican National Convention - Day 1 Live Thread

[Wretched Excess]

not very much to discuss, because there isn't very much going on.

John McCain 2008 and 2008 Republican National Convention Announce Changes to Convention Program and Hurricane Response Efforts
Monday's Convention Program Will Only Include Required Proceedings, McCain Campaign Takes Steps to Aid Affected Delegations

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - At the recommendation of Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican National Convention announced substantial changes to the convention's program and actions being taken to help with Hurricane Gustav relief efforts. On Monday, all program activities beyond the official business that must be conducted in accordance with party rules will be cancelled. Among the other actions announced today are the formation of the Affected States Working Group, the establishment of an Affected States Information Center, and the chartering of a DC-9 to transport affected delegates.

Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain 2008, announced that the upcoming Republican National Nominating Convention is making serious revisions to the convention program and surrounding activities. Davis said, "We are deeply concerned about the safety and welfare of the residents of the Gulf State region. Our top priority is to assist those who will be affected by Hurricane Gustav. This is not a time for politics or celebration; it is a time for us to come together as Americans and assist the residents of the Gulf States."

Davis also discussed what the changes in the program will mean for the nomination process. "In order for the Republican Party to officially exist and for Senator McCain to qualify for the ballot, we are - by law - required to conduct specific official business. At this point, our program on Monday has been scaled back and will only include what party rules governing the nomination of our candidates for president and vice president require. We will perform the official business as required. In addition, we have set aside time to make delegates and Americans watching our proceedings at home aware of what they can do to assist in relief efforts designed to help those who will be affected by Hurricane Gustav."

Davis concluded: "At some point between Monday and Thursday evening, we will convene once again to complete the activities needed to qualify Senator McCain and Governor Palin for the ballot in all 50 states. Beyond that, all we can say is that we will monitor what is happening and make decisions about other convention business as details become available."

RNC website

[TheSarge]

The First Lady getting a nice reception to kick off the Convention.

[Wretched Excess]

I don't think she's going to miss washington DC for a microsecond.  she has been graceful about it for 8 years, but it's pretty clear that she merely tolerates it all.

[TheSarge]

I don't think she's going to miss washington DC for a microsecond.  she has been graceful about it for 8 years, but it's pretty clear that she merely tolerates it all.

And I being a fellow Midlander with the first lady can completely understand why she feels that way.

As soon as the movers come to my house in March or April and pack my stuff...I'm leaving a trail of flame as I leave this place.
 


EXCELLENT!!! Laura pointing out that the five gulf states are all run by REPUBLICANS!!:-)

[TheSarge]

Anyone want to take bets on how long it is before the DUmp starts ripping apart the First Lady tonite and pulling out the "Pickles" nickname for her?

[Wretched Excess]

Anyone want to take bets on how long it is before the DUmp starts ripping apart the First Lady tonite and pulling out the "Pickles" nickname for her?

they would have to stop talking about bristol palin's pregnancy, and that just doesn't seem to be happening.

[TheSarge]

they would have to stop talking about bristol palin's pregnancy, and that just doesn't seem to be happening.

Well now that $kammer and Teh Messiah have sent out their marching orders...they have to vent their hatred of the world at someone.

[Wretched Excess]

cindy mccain is presenting herself very well.  you just don't hear much out of her on the campaign trail.  she's another political wife that could probably do without the ordeal of politics.

[Wretched Excess]

they would have to stop talking about bristol palin's pregnancy, and that just doesn't seem to be happening.

Well now that $kammer and Teh Messiah have sent out their marching orders...they have to vent their hatred of the world at someone.

did foreskinner forbid the topic?  I musta missed it.  all kinds of stuff you just aren't allowed to talk about over there.

[TheSarge]

cindy mccain is presenting herself very well.  you just don't hear much out of her on the campaign trail.  she's another political wife that could probably do without the ordeal of politics.

As opposed to the likes of Michelle Obama and Hillary.

[TheSarge]

did foreskinner forbid the topic?  I musta missed it.  all kinds of stuff you just aren't allowed to talk about over there.

Clarification...only Barakstar! has sent out the commandment to not talk about Palin's daughter.

David Allen's advice: "Kerry on!"

[Wretched Excess]

did foreskinner forbid the topic?  I musta missed it.  all kinds of stuff you just aren't allowed to talk about over there.

Clarification...only Barakstar! has sent out the commandment to not talk about Palin's daughter.

David Allen's advice: "Kerry on!"

maybe he will charge extra for the privilege of slandering a 17 year old.

[Wretched Excess]

cindy mccain is presenting herself very well.  you just don't hear much out of her on the campaign trail.  she's another political wife that could probably do without the ordeal of politics.

As opposed to the likes of Michelle Obama and Hillary.

yeah, they feed off of it.  their lust for power is probably even greater than their husbands'.

[TheSarge]

maybe he will charge extra for the privilege of slandering a 17 year old.

That would cause a riot.  They got to slander and smear the two small children of the Chief Justice of the U.S.


Why should they have to pay to slander someone who's practically an adult.

[Wretched Excess]

maybe he will charge extra for the privilege of slandering a 17 year old.

That would cause a riot.  They got to slander and smear the two small children of the Chief Justice of the U.S.


Why should they have to pay to slander someone who's practically an adult.

because he's got web server problems, dood.

[Atomic Lib Smasher]

Has it started already?

[Chris]

I thought it was over.  Didn't Laura Bush have the closing speech?

It was only supposed to go on for a few hours.  They had agreed on an abbreviated schedule for the first day.

[TheSarge]

because he's got web server problems, dood.

Now that I think about it...this IS a precursor to the Grovelbot deployment.

Normally if it was a legit server issue he'd be posting announcements about the step downs (or whatever it is that he does) in service due to a heavier load.

[Wretched Excess]

cindy mccain and laura bush introduced the gulf state governors, mentioned a couple of web sites to make donations to, and the appear to have adjourned for a while.

CSPAN is carrying a live feed of an empty convention hall.  oh, and with ron paul supporters calling in.

[Atomic Lib Smasher]

CSPAN is carrying a live feed of an empty convention hall.  oh, and with ron paul supporters calling in.

They really have nothing better to do this Labor Day, do they? Well, besides that and pass out on bong hits in a bed of Cheeto dust. lol

[TheSarge]

cindy mccain and laura bush introduced the gulf state governors, mentioned a couple of web sites to make donations to, and the appear to have adjourned for a while.

CSPAN is carrying a live feed of an empty convention hall.  oh, and with ron paul supporters calling in.

[bijou]

because he's got web server problems, dood.

Now that I think about it...this IS a precursor to the Grovelbot deployment.

Normally if it was a legit server issue he'd be posting announcements about the step downs (or whatever it is that he does) in service due to a heavier load.

He's only just finished a fundraiser even he can't bring out the begging bowl so soon.  Looks like that Carribean cruise will have to be postponed.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

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[Chris]

C-SPAN is covering the protestors. 

[TheSarge]

C-SPAN is covering the protestors. 

They've got the National Guard on the streets helping the cops round up those Anarchist fu*k's.