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11. So if the same placed happened to have a different name

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 07:19 PM

Jan 2012

It would be just fine?

This is dumb. A lot of stadiums are named like this now.

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Obama's speech moved to Bank of America stadium to help with fundraising from wealthy donors? [View all] Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 OP

Not surprising, a member of the 1% catering to the wants of the 1% n/t MadHound Jan 2012 #1

As long as he hates the poor as much as I do. Swamp Lover Jan 2012 #5

B of A must be ecstatic over the free advertising. bet they think it's an endorsement as well nt msongs Jan 2012 #2

Looks like it's going to be a grand old party for the rich as they celebrate the success ... T S Justly Jan 2012 #3

A $1 million "presidential level" donation? A $500,000 "Gold Rush" level donation? cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #4

If more of us "regular" people get in, of course they'll get more money from us. uppityperson Jan 2012 #6

Nah, he just thought it would provide a better backdrop for a live shot of him sodomozing orphans. 11 Bravo Jan 2012 #7

Ah ProSense Jan 2012 #8

Sounds more like out and out lying to me Occulus Jan 2012 #17

Still ProSense Jan 2012 #22

That's the name of the stadium there. emulatorloo Jan 2012 #9

I wonder if they'll buy the naming rights for the election itself hughee99 Jan 2012 #10

So if the same placed happened to have a different name treestar Jan 2012 #11

Do you not realize why they are named "like this now."? Lionessa Jan 2012 #14

Mile High had box seats, why wasn't this brought up then? joshcryer Jan 2012 #18

Yep. I remember there was some complaint it was arrogant to have it at a stadium then treestar Jan 2012 #37

It goes RIGHT over their heads sometimes, doesn't it? Occulus Jan 2012 #19

Amen to that. Lionessa Jan 2012 #21

So, if, and it's a big if, they rename the stadium for the few days it's being used. joshcryer Jan 2012 #26

Well I guess you are just so much smarter than I am treestar Jan 2012 #38

If Citizen's Bank had actually "mistakenly" stolen an entire house in your community, Occulus Jan 2012 #44

At some point, we just have to live our lives treestar Jan 2012 #45

Not particularly, but what is to be done about it? treestar Jan 2012 #36

Obviously. "Invesco Field" didn't produce outrage in 2008. joshcryer Jan 2012 #20

If I knew how completely he got bought during 2008-09, yeah Lionessa Jan 2012 #23

He never campaigned as a populist. joshcryer Jan 2012 #25

You remembrance doesn't line up with the facts. Sorry. I've watched too many Lionessa Jan 2012 #27

Erm, I remember the primaries. joshcryer Jan 2012 #28

Well, seems Obama spoke a lot more than just then, but sure grab one speech and pretend that's all Lionessa Jan 2012 #29

Most of his speeches were rhetoric, you have to go to his big ones to get policy. joshcryer Jan 2012 #30

Thank you, you just made my point. Most of what he says is rhetoric and not to be Lionessa Jan 2012 #39

no, the Hooters was booked Whisp Jan 2012 #12

Maybe the thought is a bigger venue would babylonsister Jan 2012 #13

It's Mile High redux, Obama wants to give back, again, to his supporters. joshcryer Jan 2012 #16

Just how far out of touch some people are... 99Forever Jan 2012 #15

Seems most leaders in most countries are totally out of touch these days. Lionessa Jan 2012 #24

Hahahaha.... the New Norm. If you do it Enough, People WIll get Used to the Concept fascisthunter Jan 2012 #31

fuck... WillyT Jan 2012 #32

I hate outdoor venues. I keep thinking... "what if it rains?" aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #33

Rolling out the red carpet for the 1% gyroscope Jan 2012 #34

Given the tone of what real everyday people are talking about, Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2012 #35

Everyday people go to these stadiums though treestar Jan 2012 #40

ya...for sporting events. But WTF our future is not a game! Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2012 #41

Oh Well, Carolina Lady Jan 2012 #42

Obviously he should move it to Cowboy's Stadium tammywammy Jan 2012 #43