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I'm in Detroit...10 rows from the stage. Asked me anything. (Original Post) brooklynite Jul 2019 OP
Okay..you said anything...you doing the debate thread tonight????? asiliveandbreathe Jul 2019 #1
What's under your chair? True Dough Jul 2019 #2
Terrific! mysteryowl Jul 2019 #50
" I'm in Detroit...10 rows from the stage. Asked me anything." left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 #3
Yep, she married some clown. AJT Jul 2019 #5
She said she called you but your voicemail was full... brooklynite Jul 2019 #11
"your voicemail was full" left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 #13
LOL underpants Jul 2019 #60
I like your candidate zentrum Jul 2019 #61
Are the seats the originals? bluewater Jul 2019 #4
"we were all sorta taken aback how small/narrow the seats were" left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 #6
Indeed! bluewater Jul 2019 #8
Are the debate moderators set up in the orchestra pit? bluewater Jul 2019 #7
The moderators' seats are stage right and I'm stage left... brooklynite Jul 2019 #15
sweet! bluewater Jul 2019 #16
What's in the swag bag? ucrdem Jul 2019 #9
No swag bag... brooklynite Jul 2019 #18
Right, security. ucrdem Jul 2019 #24
How much candy did you sneak in? bluewater Jul 2019 #10
Do you hear voices? crazytown Jul 2019 #12
If he is hearing voices (when nobody is speaking) True Dough Jul 2019 #31
Awww crazytown Jul 2019 #33
Does the theater have a bar in the lobby? bluewater Jul 2019 #14
Actually, yes. brooklynite Jul 2019 #21
lets party like it's 1982 crazytown Jul 2019 #37
Do the candidates have separate dressing rooms or something? bluewater Jul 2019 #17
I don't have a backstage pass, sadly. brooklynite Jul 2019 #23
DNC has front seats on the right... brooklynite Jul 2019 #19
I am officially jealous.. a bright shade of green!!! Peacetrain Jul 2019 #20
What's the meaning of life? Uncle Joe Jul 2019 #22
42 brooklynite Jul 2019 #26
Just don't tell us the question Clash City Rocker Jul 2019 #34
Beautiful theater from the photos and videos. procon Jul 2019 #25
Pre Debate announcements... brooklynite Jul 2019 #27
Do they have popcorn and red vines? Doreen Jul 2019 #28
I have the same question. dewsgirl Jul 2019 #36
Who are the mucky mucks in front of you? dem4decades Jul 2019 #29
Al Sharpton and Tom Perez are second row center. brooklynite Jul 2019 #30
David Brock is sitting next to me. brooklynite Jul 2019 #32
David Brock should be easy to spot. mia Jul 2019 #35
He's left of me... brooklynite Jul 2019 #39
What does David Brock smell like? Autumn Jul 2019 #68
The choir was FANTASTIC....standing ovation ova here in Queens. nt UniteFightBack Jul 2019 #38
Yes! FailureToCommunicate Jul 2019 #65
I'm surprised they let you use your phone in there DesertRat Jul 2019 #40
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just came out. brooklynite Jul 2019 #41
...followed by ADL-CIO Chair Richard Trumka brooklynite Jul 2019 #42
What are you drinking? pangaia Jul 2019 #43
I had red wine at the pre-reception... brooklynite Jul 2019 #44
I fear you will need something more....substantial..... pangaia Jul 2019 #46
Chairman Tom Perez now speaking. brooklynite Jul 2019 #45
Have you eaten a Coney yet? superpatriotman Jul 2019 #47
Show's about to start... brooklynite Jul 2019 #48
Will you bet there tomorrow night too? greatauntoftriplets Jul 2019 #49
Stevie Ray Vaughan or Jimi Hendrix? WhoWoodaKnew Jul 2019 #51
Which one are you? pnwmom Jul 2019 #52
Could you wave to us in the camera? mysteryowl Jul 2019 #53
That's great. I'll be interested to hear your take on the doings amuse bouche Jul 2019 #54
Why doesn't Ryan have his hand over his heart Martin Eden Jul 2019 #55
I hope you went potty. Sorry, I have a dog, so... Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #56
so cool! nt ecstatic Jul 2019 #57
Did ya hear that FANTASTIC CHOIR? Duppers Jul 2019 #58
How awesome is Marianne Williamson? underpants Jul 2019 #59
And does she sound like Barbara Streisand in person? nolabear Jul 2019 #62
Told my daughter that you said "ask me anything" masmdu Jul 2019 #63
Question from the comfort of my pad... JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #64
. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2019 #66
Thats cool Brooklynite. You have a ringside seat. Who is impressing you ? CentralMass Jul 2019 #67
 

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
1. Okay..you said anything...you doing the debate thread tonight?????
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:00 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

True Dough

(17,294 posts)
2. What's under your chair?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:02 PM
Jul 2019

How sticky is it?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
3. " I'm in Detroit...10 rows from the stage. Asked me anything."
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:02 PM
Jul 2019

Assuming you mean "Ask me anything" ...

I'm 73 years old and I would like to know what became of my high school sweetheart, Clarabelle Farmstetter.
(I heard she ran away and joined the circus, rather than marry me)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

AJT

(5,240 posts)
5. Yep, she married some clown.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:05 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
11. She said she called you but your voicemail was full...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:13 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
13. "your voicemail was full"
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:14 PM
Jul 2019

She meant the voices in my head.
We didn't have voicemail lo those many decades ago.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
61. I like your candidate
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:25 PM
Jul 2019

She says really important, provocative things about our corrupt system. Hope her voice and analysis stays out there.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
4. Are the seats the originals?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:05 PM
Jul 2019

When they restored a historic theater in my town, we were all sorta taken aback how small/narrow the seats were.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
6. "we were all sorta taken aback how small/narrow the seats were"
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:06 PM
Jul 2019

Maybe butts were smaller "back in the day"?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
7. Are the debate moderators set up in the orchestra pit?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:06 PM
Jul 2019

and will we see you when the camera is on the moderators?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
15. The moderators' seats are stage right and I'm stage left...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:15 PM
Jul 2019

But you might see me at the end when people rush the stage to shake hands with the candidates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
9. What's in the swag bag?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:07 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
18. No swag bag...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:24 PM
Jul 2019

...we came straight from registrayion and they wouldn't I’ve let anybfoodies in

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
24. Right, security.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:30 PM
Jul 2019

Oh well, maybe afterward

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
10. How much candy did you sneak in?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:12 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

True Dough

(17,294 posts)
31. If he is hearing voices (when nobody is speaking)
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:53 PM
Jul 2019

would he be welcome in "crazytown"?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

crazytown

(7,277 posts)
33. Awww
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:56 PM
Jul 2019

you've spoiled the surprise !

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
14. Does the theater have a bar in the lobby?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:14 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
21. Actually, yes.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:27 PM
Jul 2019

But it’s cash bar

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

crazytown

(7,277 posts)
37. lets party like it's 1982
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:59 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
17. Do the candidates have separate dressing rooms or something?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:22 PM
Jul 2019

Or do they mingle before the debate starts?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
23. I don't have a backstage pass, sadly.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:27 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
19. DNC has front seats on the right...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:26 PM
Jul 2019

Candidates and VIPs have seats in the center section.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Peacetrain

(22,873 posts)
20. I am officially jealous.. a bright shade of green!!!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:26 PM
Jul 2019

Have a great evening.. that is awesome

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Uncle Joe

(58,328 posts)
22. What's the meaning of life?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:27 PM
Jul 2019

Thanks for the thread brooklynite.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Clash City Rocker

(3,396 posts)
34. Just don't tell us the question
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:57 PM
Jul 2019

We already have President Trump. I don’t think the world could stand to get any more bizarre and inexplicable than it is right now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

procon

(15,805 posts)
25. Beautiful theater from the photos and videos.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:45 PM
Jul 2019

Does it look as opulent and majestic in person, or is it more like a faux, Trump-tawdry, sprayed on Hollywood stage set?

Can you take photos?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
27. Pre Debate announcements...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:48 PM
Jul 2019

Tom Perez and Gov Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
28. Do they have popcorn and red vines?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:48 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
36. I have the same question.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:58 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dem4decades

(11,282 posts)
29. Who are the mucky mucks in front of you?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:50 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
30. Al Sharpton and Tom Perez are second row center.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:51 PM
Jul 2019

I have some DNC friends in the front row right

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
32. David Brock is sitting next to me.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:53 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mia

(8,360 posts)
35. David Brock should be easy to spot.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 06:58 PM
Jul 2019

Are you on his left or his right?



If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
39. He's left of me...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:11 PM
Jul 2019

I’ve known him since 2011

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Autumn

(45,012 posts)
68. What does David Brock smell like?
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 08:40 AM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)
38. The choir was FANTASTIC....standing ovation ova here in Queens. nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:11 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
40. I'm surprised they let you use your phone in there
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:14 PM
Jul 2019

Enjoy!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
41. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just came out.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:17 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
42. ...followed by ADL-CIO Chair Richard Trumka
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:22 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
43. What are you drinking?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:31 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
44. I had red wine at the pre-reception...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:34 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
46. I fear you will need something more....substantial.....
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:35 PM
Jul 2019


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
45. Chairman Tom Perez now speaking.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:35 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

superpatriotman

(6,247 posts)
47. Have you eaten a Coney yet?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:40 PM
Jul 2019

If not, please do.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,452 posts)
48. Show's about to start...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 07:46 PM
Jul 2019

Going offline until the commercial break

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)
49. Will you bet there tomorrow night too?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:01 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

WhoWoodaKnew

(847 posts)
51. Stevie Ray Vaughan or Jimi Hendrix?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:08 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

mysteryowl

(7,370 posts)
53. Could you wave to us in the camera?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:09 PM
Jul 2019

Maybe make the letter "D" in sign language.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

amuse bouche

(3,657 posts)
54. That's great. I'll be interested to hear your take on the doings
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:09 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Martin Eden

(12,858 posts)
55. Why doesn't Ryan have his hand over his heart
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:10 PM
Jul 2019

During the Star Spangled Banner?

Everyone else does.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Funtatlaguy

(10,868 posts)
56. I hope you went potty. Sorry, I have a dog, so...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:10 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Duppers

(28,117 posts)
58. Did ya hear that FANTASTIC CHOIR?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:17 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

underpants

(182,718 posts)
59. How awesome is Marianne Williamson?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:18 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

nolabear

(41,956 posts)
62. And does she sound like Barbara Streisand in person?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:39 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

masmdu

(2,535 posts)
63. Told my daughter that you said "ask me anything"
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:46 PM
Jul 2019

She wants to know how many pets you have?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,700 posts)
64. Question from the comfort of my pad...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:54 PM
Jul 2019

...who is tearing it up so far?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

CentralMass

(15,265 posts)
67. Thats cool Brooklynite. You have a ringside seat. Who is impressing you ?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:40 PM
Jul 2019

Also, what is the average wing velocity of an unladen sparrow ?.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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