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NotASurfer

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40. Mind games with the RNC. They don't know who to attack yet.

Reply to NYC Liberal (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 12:42 PM

Aug 2024

Like the Allies creating entire armies of fake-out inflatable tanks and planes to confuse and mislead the fascists in WWII. The RNC campaign apparatus will only be able to muster some generic "papa orange Smurf says worst ever and papa orange Smurf is always right" canned response in reaction for the ever-shrinking cult members to consume.

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Buttigieg reportedly cutting an event short tomorrow for "unforeseen scheduling constraints" [View all] NYC Liberal Aug 2024 OP

Maybe they're all going to show up for the event? FalloutShelter Aug 2024 #1

You mean the candidates all appear together with Kamala in one spot? Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #7

Thinking of Miss America, lining them up and then.. ananda Aug 2024 #13

Perfect. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #14

Or Chopped. Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #26

Not looking forward to the swimsuit competition. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #27

Well, it would be funny! ananda Aug 2024 #33

Then the announcement? FalloutShelter Aug 2024 #11

Like a VP candidate family hour? Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #16

That's what I've been thinking. yardwork Aug 2024 #15

Trump will blow a gasket. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #17

Think of the ratings!!! yardwork Aug 2024 #24

There is nothing else on TV which could compare. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #29

It would the greatest TV event of all time. yardwork Aug 2024 #36

Televising the crucifixion. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #37

A giant Apprentice-style spectacle at Four Seasons Landscaping AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2024 #28

Exactly what I was thinking n/t FreeState Aug 2024 #23

All of these cancellations are in line with news that Kamala is meeting with all the remaining candidates ColinC Aug 2024 #2

Yeah, I just saw that she's meeting with them in person. NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #4

I would guess... Mike Nelson Aug 2024 #3

It's quite a nail biter. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #5

We've got a great bench, and while I have my own favorites NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #6

I feel the same. So much talent. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #8

But she can go better with some than with others. elocs Aug 2024 #38

Yes but we don't agree who is the better choice. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #39

If Harris wanted to use a TFG technique for media attention... royable Aug 2024 #9

She could probably raise a ton of money with this idea. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #18

Oh, Trump would hate that...because he'd wish he'd have thought of it first. NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #20

Appears all the serious contenders are . . . peggysue2 Aug 2024 #10

And then we've got the convention! NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #12

Might they all appear together after the announcement? onandup Aug 2024 #22

My first thought. NCDem47 Aug 2024 #32

Maybe Harris is having a rose ceremony SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #19

Get that idea to SNL right fucking now onandup Aug 2024 #21

Looks like all the contenders may be appearing together pinkstarburst Aug 2024 #25

I think she's gonna make 'em fight for it!!! ret5hd Aug 2024 #30

Pleeeeease let it be Pete!!!! phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #31

Show Up With Them All AldebTX Aug 2024 #34

Asked whether he could explain his schedule change today, Buttigieg told a reporter: "No." NYC Liberal Aug 2024 #35

Mind games with the RNC. They don't know who to attack yet. NotASurfer Aug 2024 #40

I think it's just to keep people guessing, no real import to be had from it. mucholderthandirt Aug 2024 #41