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stevenleser

(32,886 posts) Sat Jun 28, 2014, 11:12 PM Jun 2014

There should be an annual DU convention. [View all]

I was checking this thread out http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025163044

and thought how nice it would be. We could alternate areas of the country, always having it someplace that is not too expensive.

I think someplace warm during the winter for the first one...

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There should be an annual DU convention. [View all] stevenleser Jun 2014 OP

Love it! cyberswede Jun 2014 #1

I'm liking my idea more and more. We could invite folks like Bernie Sanders, Warren, Hillary, etc. stevenleser Jun 2014 #3

Have it in Iowa or New Hampshire, & I bet presidential contenders would come... cyberswede Jun 2014 #7

Have it here in New Orleans! Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #2

The big easy!!!! I love it!!! nt stevenleser Jun 2014 #4

:) Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #21

I've nerver been there. herding cats Jun 2014 #19

During Mardi Gra...are there s's missing? angstlessk Jun 2014 #20

That ain't the worst idea. Iggo Jun 2014 #5

I agree, I think it would help civility immensely. stevenleser Jun 2014 #8

+1...nt SidDithers Jun 2014 #29

I think you're right Bobbie Jo Jun 2014 #35

Not me! BootinUp Jun 2014 #37

I would almost surely participate in this, my dear stevenleser! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #6

I wonder what is involved in something like this and if the admins would be interested in helping stevenleser Jun 2014 #9

I don't know...ATA is your friend! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #10

I think I will do that!!!! stevenleser Jun 2014 #12

Shall we elect moderators and hold panels on the jury system? JaneyVee Jun 2014 #11

I don't know. . pipoman Jun 2014 #13

I've got 30 acres and three empty bedrooms. panader0 Jun 2014 #14

I think we'd need an organization first. bluedigger Jun 2014 #15

The goal will be the meetup itself! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #16

Then let's just call it that. bluedigger Jun 2014 #17

More seriously, yes there should be more meetings panader0 Jun 2014 #18

This actually sounds like a great idea! R B Garr Jun 2014 #22

I'm game. nt Jamaal510 Jun 2014 #23

Might I suggest Half-Century Man Jun 2014 #24

Hawaii Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #25

Great idea!!! mfcorey1 Jun 2014 #26

Us Californians have warm winters. minivan2 Jun 2014 #27

Good idea, especially the warm place in the winter part! Scuba Jun 2014 #28

Miami is always nice... Callmecrazy Jun 2014 #30

Have volunteers submit names and locations to Skinner & Co. randome Jun 2014 #31

I've volunteered to help in my ATA post to Admins. I bet lots of other folks would pitch in. stevenleser Jun 2014 #32

Sorry, I meant a 'randome' drawing. I'll make the decisions here! randome Jun 2014 #38

Must be hosted in blue states only malaise Jun 2014 #33

Isn't Kansas most central? Phentex Jun 2014 #34

An idea whose time may have come. I nominate the City of Detroit. Bluenorthwest Jun 2014 #36

Even though I would prefer someplace warm, I like this idea too. stevenleser Jun 2014 #39