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RB TexLa

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11. That's a good rule. If the conventions were actual conventions where things were fought over and

Reply to warrior1 (Original post)

Mon Aug 27, 2012, 09:48 PM

Aug 2012

decided then they would have a point. But they're a showcase for the parties nominees and just because some nutjob got enough votes to get some delegates doesn't mean they should have to risk people getting out of line. They didn't win, the nominee did.

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LOL! nt nc4bo Aug 2012 #35

That's a good rule. If the conventions were actual conventions where things were fought over and RB TexLa Aug 2012 #11

So you think its a good idea to not seat elected delegates Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #21

The nomination is done. The vote is a show. Yes I think the campaigns should be able to control RB TexLa Aug 2012 #25

What is the point of annoying allies? yardwork Aug 2012 #31

And isn't it mostly a voite for show? They back who they pledged in round one Generic Other Aug 2012 #34

They are no more going to not vote against the president than a bunch of Howard Dean delegates RB TexLa Aug 2012 #39

Some are supporting Gary Johnson instead. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #40

Tweety had a guy on from Oklahoma (I think) Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #12

I saw that guy. He didn't explain the situation much, but it's starting to make sense. JBoy Aug 2012 #16

I think it has to do with Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #18

Thank you kindly. Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #20

If so, then the Republican establishment has basically ejected the Ron Paul people from the Party. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #23

It's almost sure to cause a split with Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #24

Read the comments. Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #13

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Food Fiiiiight! longship Aug 2012 #19

K&R LongTomH Aug 2012 #30

Someday they'll realize their party B Calm Aug 2012 #32

it's about time they did it to their own liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #33

this will be an interesting week spanone Aug 2012 #36

Does Rinse Penis know about this? Raster Aug 2012 #37

Oh please oh please oh please... Chorophyll Aug 2012 #38