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malaise

(269,237 posts)
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 06:52 PM Aug 2012

Breaking - ReTHUGS postpone di convention despite this BS release

The RNC will convene on Monday and recess until Tuesday afternoon = from ABC FLorida

What the fuck does that mean!

It's Christmas for malaise - total chaos and confusion

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Breaking - ReTHUGS postpone di convention despite this BS release (Original Post) malaise Aug 2012 OP
Bwah! BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #1
The good news is that it is a mild hurricane and malaise Aug 2012 #10
I'm right there with ya, malaise!. . . .n/t annabanana Aug 2012 #2
This is back to back - they postponed for a day in 2008 for Gustav malaise Aug 2012 #7
. ProSense Aug 2012 #3
Will the rethugs be trying to fly into Tampa? gademocrat7 Aug 2012 #4
I'm betting that they're not flying in on private planes malaise Aug 2012 #11
Having survived Katrina Aerows Aug 2012 #5
They want to run the country? They can't even organize a convention. FSogol Aug 2012 #6
The Rick Scott press conference was freaking delish malaise Aug 2012 #9
That was always the plan mercuryblues Aug 2012 #8
They'rejust trying to confuse the Paul-bots. fleur-de-lisa Aug 2012 #12
So, the "We Built This" session is canceled, on government weather service advice ... muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #13
Ya Gotta Think... KharmaTrain Aug 2012 #14
be safe!!!!!! thinking bout choo spanone Aug 2012 #15
Most of our rain is in the North-East malaise Aug 2012 #16

malaise

(269,237 posts)
10. The good news is that it is a mild hurricane and
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 07:02 PM
Aug 2012

it is not likely to do more than dislocate the ReTHUGs

malaise

(269,237 posts)
7. This is back to back - they postponed for a day in 2008 for Gustav
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 06:57 PM
Aug 2012

Calling Pat Robertson - when you dig one ditch you better dig two
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/08/25/republicans-shift-their-tampa-convention-to-tuesday/
<snip>
Due to the severe weather reports for the Tampa Bay area, the Republican National Convention will convene on Monday August 27th and immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, August 28th, exact time to follow.

Our first priority is ensuring the safety of delegates, alternates, guests, members of the media attending the Republican National Convention, and citizens of the Tampa Bay area. RNC Convention officials and the Romney campaign are working closely with state, local and federal officials, as well as the Secret Service, to monitor Tropical Storm Isaac and preserve Florida’s emergency management resources. Officials have predicted participants may encounter severe transportation difficulties due to sustained wind and rain.

The Republican National Convention will take place and officially nominate Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, and the Party has other necessary business it must address. We also are remaining in constant contact with state and federal officials and may make additional schedule alterations as needed.

malaise

(269,237 posts)
11. I'm betting that they're not flying in on private planes
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 07:04 PM
Aug 2012

or are they that stupid.

Mother nature is protesting at back to back ReTHUG conventions.

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
5. Having survived Katrina
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 06:55 PM
Aug 2012

I don't wish a hurricane on anyone however...

If every single asshole attending the RNC convention got blown into the sea, not only would our country immediately become a better place to live, our national IQ would double.

malaise

(269,237 posts)
9. The Rick Scott press conference was freaking delish
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 06:58 PM
Aug 2012

There will be another one tomorrow from Tampa.

mercuryblues

(14,550 posts)
8. That was always the plan
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 06:57 PM
Aug 2012

the so called break has been scheduled from the beginning. AKA hooker time for them.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,392 posts)
13. So, the "We Built This" session is canceled, on government weather service advice ...
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 07:19 PM
Aug 2012
The GOP is turning what some see as a presidential slight aimed at business owners and entrepreneurs into a theme for a night of the Republican National Convention next week, titling Tuesday night’s session “We Built This!”

Speeches from a trio of swing-state headliners will be on the agenda as Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio and Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va. take the convention stage.

An RNC official tells FOX News Tuesday’s schedule also includes a speech by Sher Valenzeula, a Latina candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Delaware. Her campaign website notes she and her husband started an upholstery business that makes padding for baseball umpires and military vests worn by members of the Israeli military.

http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/08/21/gop-convention-session-be-themed-we-built


it was going to be held in a stadium primarily built with government funds anyway ...

KharmaTrain

(31,706 posts)
14. Ya Gotta Think...
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 07:37 PM
Aug 2012

...the less the country sees of these losers the better.

Here's hoping the storm stalls and moves further to the west...it's a nice sunny day in Tampa on Monday.

malaise

(269,237 posts)
16. Most of our rain is in the North-East
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 08:11 PM
Aug 2012

We're having light showers and should have some more tonight and tomorrow - we need the rain

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