Well, looky... Republicans in Charlotte this week...

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   Uninvited Writerposted 11 years ago

   After all the outcry over Biden being in Tampa and how it was terrible of the Democrats to do such a thing ... an appearance he cancelled. I read this:
   
   "The Republican National Committee held the first of what spokespersons say will be daily press conferences and reactions in Charlotte, to counter messaging coming out of the Democratic National Convention.
   
   Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2012/09/03/repub … qohf"
   
   http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/80603.html

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      Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Seems to me to be a good idea, counter more democrat lies in real time. Its about time the RNC grew a pair.

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         Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         But when it was Biden going to be in Tampa doing the same it was seen as awful and underhanded and nasty...

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            Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

            I don't care. The RNC has made a good choice.

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               Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Of course, it's only good when they do it.

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                  Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  I don't,didn't and never would care if democrats went to Tampa last week. What the RNC does this week won't matter Obama is done in November because of his actions. Not the RNCs fault democrats fold to pressure.

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                     Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     We shall see in November. I fear for freedom in your country for women if Romney gets elected.

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                        KK Trainorposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        What do you think he will do to women, put them in chains?

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                           PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                           He won't do anything because he won't be elected.  Even if he were to be elected, he wouldn't do anything.  He is just pandering to his nutcase base to get their votes.

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                              Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                              He'll be elected. It will actually be ugly, 2010 revisited. You remember 2010? Sure you do.

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                                 PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                 What was ugly about 2010?  People voted for who they wanted.  Why do you consider that ugly?

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                                    Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                    You are not going to get anywhere, don't you know that?

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                                       PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                       Unlike you, if voters choose someone I don't like, I don't consider it "ugly."  Interesting mindset you have.

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                                          Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                          I guess you don't know it. Carry on.

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                                             PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                             Aw, Tex, you never change.

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                        Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        Why?

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                           KK Trainorposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                           I'm still waiting for an answer to that also...

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      Hollie Thomasposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      In other words, the Republicans are worried, after all, their convention was a rip roaring success wasn't it?

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         Xenonlitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         

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      Perspycaciousposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Well that's really not a surprise.  Wait and see how Charlotte's Republican residents vote in November and you will realize there were more Republicans in Charlotte than you thought there were!

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      GNelsonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, those republicans have two sides to their mouths, like Romney and the Affordable Care Act or Ryan and abortion.  They can take either side of an issue just to get a vote or more money.

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      American Viewposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      UN,
      
      Please, so Bidan cancelled being there on the ground. The real reason was the DNC was afraid he would go off with another of those great statements he is famous for. In its place the DNC had a rapid response team there and there id nothing wrong with that. In fact both sides have been doing so for ass long as I can remember. So you are upset the Republicans are doing the same thing the Dems did and what both sides have been doing. Sounds likes a desperate over reach to me.

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         Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         No... I am pointing out the hypocrisy. I don't think there is particularly anything wrong with either side having people in their opposition's convention city.I am talking about the huge outcry there was over it...

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            Xenonlitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            You did a great service here. I am relieved to know that the forums are no longer dominated by pro Tea Party jargon and propaganda. The will to expose lies, hypocrisy and rotten behavior is a powerful weapon against the jingoism and dog whistle politics that has infuriated, fooled, and exhausted so many voters this year.

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      Credence2posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      And to think, IW, the GOP were complaining about the possiblility of Biden going to Tampa during their convention. Which face do you want to select between the two faces?

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   PrettyPantherposted 11 years ago

   I think it will be great fun.  Look how well their own convention was managed; this should be even better
   
   "It will be an effort full of gimmicks, including a Romney-Ryan NASCAR race car – number 12 for 2012, of course.
   
   And while Democrats have happily made light of Mitt Romney’s “Etch A Sketch” foible, Republicans will bring their own toys, including “You Build It” Legos and “You Build It” Monopoly."
   
   I have a feeling they will look silly and unprofessional to moderates and independents.  Their right-wing base will eat it up, but they already have the base.  This will, just like the Eastwood stunt and Lyin' Ryan, result in laughs and ridicule across the twitter sphere and internet.
   
   Bring out the popcorn!  lol

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      Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Obama doesn't have a prayer with independents, they hate him.

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         Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         I'm sure some do, some don't.

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         PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Says Repairguy47, spokesperson for independents.  LOL

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            Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

            James Carville agrees, the only thing we have ever agreed on.

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      Perspycaciousposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Swing vote?  How about some votes from the 9.8% of North Carolinians who are currently unemployed?  Perhaps President/Candidate Obama will speak to them about "four more years"?

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         PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, are you expecting the government to help them?  You must be a socialist. 
         
         If they're unemployed, it's because they are not willing to work hard and develop a business plan with good market research so they can open their own business.  Just ask gmwilliams, Jaxson Raine, Will Starr, KK Trainor, and Repairguy47. 
         
         Heck, they can go from unemployed to wealthy with nothing but their own hard work!  Stop expecting the government to help these lazy do-nothings.

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            Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Hard work, what a unique concept. But pretty panther forgets Obama said that if you are a success someone helped you along the way. So it makes perfect sense to look to government help...right?

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               PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Not according to you all.  Yet, here you are complaining that Obama hasn't done enough.
               
               Weird, huh?

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                  Repairguy47posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh no, he's done enough. Wayyyyy too much.

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            Perspycaciousposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            I'm not a socialist, but I've heard rumors there are some notable figures in government who appear to be.  You read me wrong.  I suggested that, if Candidate Obama were to tell me, as a unemplyed Tar Heel that he wanted four more years to straighten out his "changes,"  I'd tell him he was whistling "Dixie" and sing him a verse from "So Long, It's Been Good (?) To Know Ya"!!

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               Mighty Momposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Have you written to your governor about your plight?
               She seems very concerned with jobs and supporting Congress in focusing on the economy.
               Too bad Congress decided to abandon "jobs" as a cause (not to mention a tactic to make Obama take the fall) and distract the public with a faux debt ceiling crisis.
               
               Have you considered moving to the other Carolina? You might prefer the political climate there with Governor Haley. Just a thought. Oh, wait. Their unemployment rate is also 9.6.
               Well, if it's truly a job you're wanting, consider moving to any number of states where the outlook is much, much brighter than where you are:
               http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm

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               PrettyPantherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Sorry, I was on a sarcasm spree last night due to recurring but contradictory themes from certain people on the forums:
               
               1)  The unemployed are that way because they don't work hard enough.
               2)  It is wrong to expect government help; in fact, those who receive help from the government are lazy moochers.
               3)  Upward mobility is just as easy as it has ever been, all you have to do is work hard (or, as one person said, develop a good business plan based on sound market research).
               4)  Despite all of the above statements, the country will fall apart if Obama is re-elected.  Obama should be doing more to create jobs and help people.

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   HowardBThinameposted 11 years ago

   The dems ought to be happy that some GOPers are showing up. The media's been making a big deal over the dems busing in folks just to fill the seats.
   
   We know Hillary won't show. Ouch.

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      Mighty Momposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      We know this... how?

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         American Viewposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article … arena.html

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         KK Trainorposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         If you're talking about Hillary, it's because she's not allowed to attend while acting Sec. of State.

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            Mighty Momposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            The way the post was phrased made it sound like Hillary is boycotting the convention.
            "We know Hillary won't show. Ouch."
            If it's legislated that she not attend as SOS, then how or why is that an "ouch"?
            Bill will be there, tho.
            

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               HowardBThinameposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Sorry, if it sounded that way. I wasn't aware that there was a statute against the Sec of State attending. I figured it was her choice.
               
               So - why isn't Al Gore going?

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                  Mighty Momposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Al Gore isn't going because it turns out he didn't build the internet.
                  

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                     Uninvited Writerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     No, but he'll be watching it on the Internet

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                        Mighty Momposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        I wonder if he even follows politics anymore.
                        Not sure I would, in his shoes.

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   Honeybee48posted 11 years ago

   Regardless if they are democrat or republican are they a true man of God? What are their beliefs and do thier lives reflect them? Our country no our Nation needs to have the Lord brought back to make our country better. Without Him there is no getting better. Man Can Not Do What GOD can do. Prayers for all the parties that are going for presidency. May God have mercy on all of our souls.

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