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Republican National Convention; Tampa, FL Aug 27-30
Topic Started: Aug 27 2012, 07:56 PM (3,953 Views)
Kerri P.
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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/clint-eastwood-speak-republican-national-convention-184514679--election.html
Clint Eastwood to speak at the Republican National Convention: reports
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Occupy Tampa confronts Westboro Baptist Church [SLIDESHOW]

Occupy Tampa and local anarchists confronted the Westboro Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon as police braced for clashes between the two extremist groups.

The WBC and Occupy squared off near an underpass about a mile away from the Tampa Convention Center, with the church blaring anti-gay songs through a loudspeaker while counter-protesters chanted “God is a Fag,” a spin on the infamous “God Hates Fags” mantra of the WBC.

No physical confrontation ensued, though many “occupiers” displayed sexual gestures and same-sex couples kissed in protest of the church’s stance on homosexuality.

Political satirist Vermin Supreme took to his bullhorn to sing “Jesus Loves the Little Children” and announce that “haters gonna hate.”


:roflmao:

Now the Occupy crowd has reached their peak in accomplishments; fighting with the Fred Phelps' Crew, that idiot from Topeka, Kansas!
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http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/29/former-rnc-chairman-michael-steele-annoyed-by-employer-msnbcs-racism-charges-at-the-gop/

Read this! Steele is still Steele ...and you have to wonder why he was ever head of the RNC. GOP members should just tell the world Steel does NOT represent them in any way on MSNBC or any program he is on.
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Obama floats constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United

Published: 5:32 PM 08/29/2012

President Barack Obama used the online springboard provided by Reddit to dive into the media crush at the GOP convention, with a skillfully executed call for a constitutional amendment to curb the free-speech of wealthier people and corporations.

“I think we need to seriously consider mobilizing a constitutional amendment process to overturn Citizens United. … Even if the amendment process falls short, it can shine a spotlight of the super PAC phenomenon and help apply pressure for change,” Obama said during 4:30 p.m. EST online event.

The publicity-grabbing gambit complements his campaign-theme portrayal of himself as the defender of middle-class Americans, and Gov. Mitt Romney as the champion of wealthy, job-exporting plutocrats.

The proposal also helps shift the media’s focus away from the stalled economy, record unemployment, debts and deficits.

“Money has always been a factor in politics, but we are seeing something new in the no-holds barred flow of seven and eight figure checks, most undisclosed, into super-PACs,” Obama told his Reddit audience.

Those super PACs “fundamentally threaten to overwhelm the political process over the long run and drown out the voices of ordinary citizens,” he declared.

Obama’s new focus on spending curbs comes as he is being out-raised by Romney.

He’s been out-raised partly because many of Obama’s 2008 Wall Street donors are instead supporting Romney.

Obama’s comment did not discuss his own fundraising history.

He’s raised more than a $1 billion over his career, and he spurned federal fund-raising limits in 2008 to eventually outspend his Republican opponent by roughly two to one.

The Supreme Court’s 2010 “Citizens United” decision knocked down curbs on companies’ political donations that fuel political free speech. During the Supreme Court’s hearing, an Obama-appointed lawyer said the law could be used to ban political movies or books.

The court’s five to four decision prompted howls of protest from Democrats, who get a higher proportion of their political donations from unions and professionals.

[Some people just have to change the rules when they're losing. The question is WHY are his big donors not here 4 years later?]
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Aug 30 2012, 07:46 PM
Obama floats constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United

Published: 5:32 PM 08/29/2012

President Barack Obama used the online springboard provided by Reddit to dive into the media crush at the GOP convention, with a skillfully executed call for a constitutional amendment to curb the free-speech of wealthier people and corporations.

“I think we need to seriously consider mobilizing a constitutional amendment process to overturn Citizens United. … Even if the amendment process falls short, it can shine a spotlight of the super PAC phenomenon and help apply pressure for change,” Obama said during 4:30 p.m. EST online event.

The publicity-grabbing gambit complements his campaign-theme portrayal of himself as the defender of middle-class Americans, and Gov. Mitt Romney as the champion of wealthy, job-exporting plutocrats.

The proposal also helps shift the media’s focus away from the stalled economy, record unemployment, debts and deficits.

“Money has always been a factor in politics, but we are seeing something new in the no-holds barred flow of seven and eight figure checks, most undisclosed, into super-PACs,” Obama told his Reddit audience.

Those super PACs “fundamentally threaten to overwhelm the political process over the long run and drown out the voices of ordinary citizens,” he declared.

Obama’s new focus on spending curbs comes as he is being out-raised by Romney.

He’s been out-raised partly because many of Obama’s 2008 Wall Street donors are instead supporting Romney.

Obama’s comment did not discuss his own fundraising history.

He’s raised more than a $1 billion over his career, and he spurned federal fund-raising limits in 2008 to eventually outspend his Republican opponent by roughly two to one.

The Supreme Court’s 2010 “Citizens United” decision knocked down curbs on companies’ political donations that fuel political free speech. During the Supreme Court’s hearing, an Obama-appointed lawyer said the law could be used to ban political movies or books.

The court’s five to four decision prompted howls of protest from Democrats, who get a higher proportion of their political donations from unions and professionals.

[Some people just have to change the rules when they're losing. The question is WHY are his big donors not here 4 years later?]
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He's Bare-Knuckes, Win-at-All-Costs.

There are no princples there. It's just his Agenda.


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kbp

The amazing crew of fact checkers, which immediately called Ryan a liar, are now stuck with the FACTS!!

:roflmao:

Dipsticks can't even get something so minor as a closing date correct!

Sorry Barry, they could NOT protect you from that lie.
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chatham
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We own this country.

Best short sentence of the convention.
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chatham
Aug 30 2012, 09:13 PM
We own this country.

Best short sentence of the convention.
Absolutely........loved his description of Biden!
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Eastwood was excellent

Rubio was Great
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Kerri P.
Aug 30 2012, 06:03 PM
I told you so...
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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/jeb-bush-slams-obama-attacking-brother-002214394--election.html?_esi=1
Jeb Bush slams Obama for attacking his brother

TAMPA—Jeb Bush delivered a blistering attack on President Barack Obama, accusing him of blaming his brother, former President George W. Bush, for the nation's troubled economy instead of taking responsibility for his own policies.

"Mr. President, it's time to stop blaming your predecessor for your economic problems," the former Florida governor said in his speech at the Republican National Convention. "You were dealt a tough hand, but your policies have not worked."

At the same time, Bush defended his brother in remarks that were not included in excerpts the RNC had provided to reporters ahead of his appearance onstage.

snip.....
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Romney gave his greatest speech tonight. He pulled it off!

68 days until the Presidential Election
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Kerri P.
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I am now hearing the talking heads rip Romney's speech.
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Joan Foster

That was one of the all time great speeches I've ever heard.

WOW!!!
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Now that the speeches are over, it's time for us to work to get the vote out. Can't just sit back and listen to speeches now can we. Volunteer and bring a new voter to vote.
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