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Showing Original Post only (View all)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.
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Poll should the DNC move its Convention out of North Carolina [View all]
Ichingcarpenter
May 2012
OP
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
since obama does not publicly support gay marriage it would make him look....lol nt
msongs
May 2012
#5
Lets reward the anti-union, anti-gay businesses/state with DNC money. Perhaps they can
myrna minx
May 2012
#11
Yes! We need to stand up to the bigotry and punish/shame the bigots in this country
LonePirate
May 2012
#19
No, this is a chance to set the Tarheels right. This is a chance to start a dialog.
Bruce Wayne
May 2012
#24
I enthusiastically signed the petition, but I don't like your shit stirring poll. Pass. nt
patrice
May 2012
#47
What is shit and ain't shit is a little difficult to determine in this environment. BUT
patrice
May 2012
#50
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
That's an acceptable premise amongst free people. Free includes the right to choose what one is
patrice
May 2012
#72
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
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
This reminds me of Howard Dean's 50 state strategy and his Confederate flags comment
RZM
May 2012
#57
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