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Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
Wed May 9, 2012, 02:20 AM May 2012

Poll should the DNC move its Convention out of North Carolina [View all]

Saw this petition this morning

Democratic National Convention Committee: Move the National Convention OUT of North Carolina



https://www.change.org/petitions/democratic-national-convention-committee-move-the-national-convention-out-of-north-carolina?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=share_page_mobile


Could the Democratic Party have used this threat
before the vote? Civil Unions are now illegal and North Carolina is gonna punish itself by losing workers.

I haven't decided how to vote but I think it might be an interesting conversation.


61 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
yes
45 (74%)
no
16 (26%)
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Signed it, Facebooked and Tweeted. GoneOffShore May 2012 #1
As a gay man in North Carolina I ask that they please not move their convention. musicblind May 2012 #2
"it was basically the Republican primary" - AHHH, that didn't dawn on me before groundloop May 2012 #13
I initially voted yes, in principle, but your heart felt post changed my mind. joshcryer May 2012 #16
Don't count on it. GOM May 2012 #62
I also live in Houston and I do believe, and see, signs of change. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #66
Interesting post. nt ZombieHorde May 2012 #73
I had to vote no in the poll above because ... Tx4obama May 2012 #3
No. treestar May 2012 #4
Agreed.... FarPoint May 2012 #10
since obama does not publicly support gay marriage it would make him look....lol nt msongs May 2012 #5
lol...lol nt Son of Gob May 2012 #69
Nope. Not necessary, probably counter-productive longship May 2012 #6
My thoughts as well. nt arthritisR_US May 2012 #20
That is a very good point to consider. truedelphi May 2012 #87
No. That would be dumb. MrSlayer May 2012 #7
They burnt their cross. boppers May 2012 #8
No quaker bill May 2012 #9
Lets reward the anti-union, anti-gay businesses/state with DNC money. Perhaps they can myrna minx May 2012 #11
+1 Scuba May 2012 #17
I agree...holding it there in the first place was a mistake... joeybee12 May 2012 #27
I can live with that. Robb May 2012 #46
should`t be there to begin with and now this... madrchsod May 2012 #12
I'm indifferent on this one quinnox May 2012 #14
No because the NC GOP would have another victory. mmonk May 2012 #15
+1000 maddezmom May 2012 #22
No. See post #2...nt SidDithers May 2012 #18
+1 mmonk May 2012 #32
Yes! We need to stand up to the bigotry and punish/shame the bigots in this country LonePirate May 2012 #19
No. Too late. scheming daemons May 2012 #21
wow, deadlocked at 49-49 quinnox May 2012 #23
No, this is a chance to set the Tarheels right. This is a chance to start a dialog. Bruce Wayne May 2012 #24
Do you have nay idea how long it takes to set up an event of this size? Freddie Stubbs May 2012 #25
Adaptability. It's the key to the long term survival of a species. nt Zorra May 2012 #34
I'm not sure that's feasible at this point. Renew Deal May 2012 #26
Pass: It never should have been there in the first place. Brickbat May 2012 #28
CHARLOTTE NC VOTED AGAINST FarLeftFist May 2012 #29
Not like the PTB give a crap ... 99Forever May 2012 #30
National Convention in NC Eliz1377 May 2012 #31
So sad. The results of this poll would be a whole lot different if Zorra May 2012 #33
Unfortunately, many AA churches led the way for this amendment. mmonk May 2012 #37
Understood. Still, human rights were at stake. Zorra May 2012 #41
I agree with you. mmonk May 2012 #42
Apparently they don't care about anybody else's civil rights but their own. Bake May 2012 #45
That's uncalled for. Seriously. nt DevonRex May 2012 #56
What's uncalled for is AA churches being callous to the civil rights of others. Bake May 2012 #59
No, it's not at-all. I'm all for shaming enemies of equality. Chan790 May 2012 #77
Please do NOT start a race war here on this issue. DevonRex May 2012 #55
MD's repeal might. n/t Chan790 May 2012 #78
yes. nt xchrom May 2012 #35
Wish it were never in NC but it would be a bad move to.. Little Star May 2012 #36
I voted YES. If Obama had ctaylors6 May 2012 #38
They need to be punished. AngryAmish May 2012 #39
this isn't going to punish the people who voted for the amendment. ibegurpard May 2012 #82
It was a mistake to have it there in the first place nt edhopper May 2012 #40
I voted 'Yes' but it's not going to do any good to move the convention... randome May 2012 #43
It never should have been chosen in the first place. earthside May 2012 #44
Didn't Billy Graham take out massive ads for the ammendment? julian09 May 2012 #51
I enthusiastically signed the petition, but I don't like your shit stirring poll. Pass. nt patrice May 2012 #47
Shit that doesn't get stirred when you flush Zorra May 2012 #49
What is shit and ain't shit is a little difficult to determine in this environment. BUT patrice May 2012 #50
There's always been too much on the table when it comes to LGBT rights. Zorra May 2012 #61
There's too much on the table to succeed by means of divide & conquer . . . AND patrice May 2012 #63
Single-issue Identity Politics = States' Rights. "Let's get ours, screw everyone who isn't us." patrice May 2012 #64
Rosa will never again move to the back of the bus. End of story. nt Zorra May 2012 #68
We are in agreement about that. These questions are about what the best way patrice May 2012 #70
History shows that forcing the issue is the most effective method of attaining Zorra May 2012 #71
That's an acceptable premise amongst free people. Free includes the right to choose what one is patrice May 2012 #72
I'm sorry. I don't believe I understand what you are saying. Zorra May 2012 #76
You deserve a round of applause. Chan790 May 2012 #79
The nobility of the people with MLK was that despite oppression they CHOSE the consequences upon patrice May 2012 #75
Pass: It is about 9 months too late to move the convention. But I will say this... stevenleser May 2012 #48
Will you also be speaking in support of an Executive Order banning job discrimination .... Better Believe It May 2012 #80
I haven't started to write down the specifics of the speech but I love what you just wrote. stevenleser May 2012 #83
I'm pleased you liked my suggestion. Here's a few more I hope you find are as helpful. Better Believe It May 2012 #85
More good stuff. Thanks again! stevenleser May 2012 #86
Pulling out at this late date would be cowardly and very expensive slackmaster May 2012 #52
If you are denied the persuit of happiness and fairness, stay out of that state. julian09 May 2012 #53
I certainly don't agree with every restriction on freedom that my state legislature has imposed slackmaster May 2012 #60
Get out of contract on grounds not safe for delegates or some delegates will kiranon May 2012 #54
Should outlaw tobacco and legalize MMJ julian09 May 2012 #58
This reminds me of Howard Dean's 50 state strategy and his Confederate flags comment RZM May 2012 #57
IMO, moving it would be letting them win. n/t cynatnite May 2012 #65
exactly! marions ghost May 2012 #67
I never thought it should be there marlakay May 2012 #74
Gee, look at all the gay DUers saying they should move the convention... UnrepentantLiberal May 2012 #81
No way. That would look like Dems are afraid to confront those in NC that are bigots. Jennicut May 2012 #84
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