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   habeeposted 10 years ago

   to an indoor venue that's smaller. A lot of Tarheels who have tickets ain't happy, especially when they were assured the speech would be in the huge stadium, "rain or shine." Because there's a 20% chance of rain, it's been moved.
   
   http://www.politico.com/news/stories/09 … ml?hp=t1_3

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      Denise Handlonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Actually, the weather forecast predicts a 60% chance of rain for that day. 

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         habeeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Obama's speech is set for 10 pm. The Weather Channel says 0% chance of rain and clear skies then.
         
         http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyho … ginIndex=6
         
         I said 20% in the former post, based on Politico's forecast.

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            Uninvited Writerposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Because everyone wants to sit on wet seats...
            
            Funny, a few days ago the story was they chose a smaller outdoor venue because they couldn't fill the convention hall.

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               habeeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               Yep, that's what the right is saying. They're also saying members of black churches from SC and GA had to be bused in to fill the seats in the hall. I doubt that. Obama has a lot of fans.
               
               I've sat on plenty of wet seats to watch football games! lol

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            Ralph Deedsposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            The indoor convention center was occupied all day. Do you think it would have been practical to move outdoors for Obama's speech? You are grasping at straws.

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      Teddletonmrposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Shoot, with all the truth, telling (; a bolt of lightning may have actually struck someone down; no one would want to see something like that happen to anyone.

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      Claims-Adviceposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Imagine what it's like in the UK waiting for political speeches. You need a degree in umbrella management just to get through the experience...

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         habeeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         

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      Ralph Deedsposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      A TV report on the convention said there was a rainstorm in Charlotte today.

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   rebekahELLEposted 10 years ago

   I think when they made the decision yesterday, the percentage was higher.  I don't see a real issue with this, they had to make a call.

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   PrettyPantherposted 10 years ago

   It was a good decision.  This convention has been masterfully planned from the beginning, and this is just another good decision on the part of the event planners.

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      habeeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I'm not necessarily saying it was a bad plan, but they shouldn't have emphasized that the event would be held in the stadium, "rain or shine." A lot of people are really disappointed that they won't be able to attend now. I read, however, that Obama is going to speak to them at a later event to try and make it up to them.
      
      What do you think the finale will be now? It was going to be fireworks outdoors, and the DNC says they can't get enough balloons for a drop on such short notice. I say they pass out uninflated balloons to all the guests, and have each one blow two up! lol

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         PrettyPantherposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah, they shouldn't have said "rain or shine" unless they meant it.
         
         The finale?  How about a torrential "rain" of red, white and blue sparkly confetti?  Although I'm sure there will be plenty of hot air in there to implement your balloon idea. 

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            habeeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            I was thinking about all the hot air, too! lol. Maybe they could get the Rs to pitch in, as they also have a huge supply. I still think they might be able to pull off the balloon drop. Since the weather forecast is now calling for clear skies, maybe they could do fireworks after the speech at an outdoor venue?

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               Hollie Thomasposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               I'm now picturing Romney and Ryan blowing up balloons which have the slogan "Obama 2012" 

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               PrettyPantherposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               Maybe.  Whatever they do, I'm betting it will be good.  It's clear they know how to put on a show!

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   Alastar Packerposted 10 years ago

   Yep, sittin' here 40 miles away and skies are clearing. Rains off and on this time of year- common knowledge. Some of the DNC folks are upset with Charlotte's hotel accommodations. Seems they're discovering the national outbreak of bedbugs in places with obscure hotel names. Many have sought rooms outside the city limits. Rumor has it they couldn't fill the 70,000 seat Bank of America stadium..?

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   quatrainposted 10 years ago

   Rain or shine promises? Sounds a lot like Obama's people moved this show indoors because they couldn't fill up the outdoor stadium.

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      Uninvited Writerposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I'm sure that's what you want to believe

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   Alastar Packerposted 10 years ago

   Wonder if the left out get a refund? There's the safety issue with any potential stormy weather; besides setting a gloomy atmosphere over the proceedings if it occurred. The indoor place will only hold 15,000 to 20,000 people.

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   Alastar Packerposted 10 years ago

   9.pm EST- 40 miles from Charlotte- heavy rain. Looks like they made the right call.

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   Mighty Momposted 10 years ago

   The Weather Channel (which I believe is NOT part of the lamestream liberal media):
   Headline: "Storm Soaks Charlotte Hours Before Speech."
   
   CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A thunderstorm popped up over the site of the Democratic National Convention about seven hours before President Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech.
   
   Heavy rain started around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, and the National Weather Service issued a lightning advisory for the Charlotte airport.
   
   Campaign officials had decided earlier in the week to move Obama's speech indoors because of the chance of rain.

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      Uninvited Writerposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You never know, those commie weather men and women will stop at nothing...

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         Mighty Momposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I think you're onto something, UW.
         I think the weatherpeople are actually behind the whole "global warming/climate change" hoax.
         It only makes sense. More severe weather = more job security for ... weatherpeople!

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            KK Trainorposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            They're certainly in on it. Only the most honest will admit that patterns are not showing a dramatic change or portending anything catastrophic.

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   quatrainposted 10 years ago

   Well, it didn't rain last night. At least, it didn't rain water. It rained broken promises.

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