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yellowcanine

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107. June 13 is a Saturday. I think your fears are misplaced.

Tue Jun 2, 2015, 03:18 PM

Jun 2015

The website doesn't make it sound like such a big deal on a Saturday for New Yorkers.

Transportation Details: Transportation to and from the island is relatively easy. There are two ways to access the Island from Manhattan: the F train and the Roosevelt Island Tram. For public transport, there’s the Bryant Park/42nd St. F station, it’s a mere 14-minute ride. The tram takes three minutes to go from its Manhattan origin at 60th Street and Second Avenue (a five-minute walk from the N, Q, R; 4, 5, 6 station at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue) to the island’s tram station. It runs from 6am to 2:30am Monday through Friday and 6am to 3:30am Saturday to Sunday. Both the tram and the subway routes require an MTA card (or buying a one-way fare); if you have a monthly or weekly pass already, it’ll work on the tram. From Queens, you can also take the Roosevelt Island Bridge, which is the only option if you’re driving and includes a foot path.

http://www.newyork.com/articles/neighborhoods/roosevelt-island-a-day-away-from-the-city-without-leaving-the-city-51706/

But don't let me spoil the melodrama.

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For her June 16, I mean June 13, "Big Rally", Hillary Clinton is Asking for Trouble. [View all] NYC_SKP Jun 2015 OP

You'll live LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #1

LOL DURHAM D Jun 2015 #5

ROFL alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #12

+1000 SecularMotion Jun 2015 #44

Perfect response. zappaman Jun 2015 #76

And if she charged admission or limited the # of tickets she'd get shit for that. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #2

Oh FFS. sufrommich Jun 2015 #3

Friendly Citizen! Freedom-Loving Citizen! Hillary Clinton is already finished! You have no future alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #13

Exactly. It would be funny if it wasn't so sufrommich Jun 2015 #15

LOL! DCBob Jun 2015 #18

That's funny. nt. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #45

I prefer Lord Haw Haw but the idea is the same. nt stevenleser Jun 2015 #111

Skip, seriously, dial it back a bit Blue_Adept Jun 2015 #4

I'm guessing this HassleCat Jun 2015 #6

Relax Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #7

I thought everyone hates her? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 #8

Indeed.. I thought she was an uninspiring, lying, manipulative, old hag. DCBob Jun 2015 #20

nobody goes to her rallies, they're too crowded nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #39

LOL Yogi! DCBob Jun 2015 #55

But he recs this thread: Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #98

! stevenleser Jun 2015 #113

Camp Bernie also says she will be wearing her lovely crown misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #114

Know what this Bernie camper will be doing? Scootaloo Jun 2015 #178

I wonder if the Hillary website sells crowns dlwickham Jun 2015 #186

Me Too. Lol. What a cool idea. Thanks anti-Hillary peeps!! misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #189

It will be a blast! People can figure out how to get there on time. cyberswede Jun 2015 #9

Your self-editorial that doesn't reflect the article aside, Yep, it's going to be a big crowded event. onehandle Jun 2015 #10

ROFL!! OKNancy Jun 2015 #161

It's June 13th, and NYC can handle it. JaneyVee Jun 2015 #11

I read up on the Island, taking a tram would be fun and I think people will be smart. Autumn Jun 2015 #14

The campaign is attempting to equate the candidate with FDR. That's kind of disturbing. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #21

There's a lot about FDR to admire, I don't believe she's equating herself to FDR Autumn Jun 2015 #24

You do know I have attended a few campaign launches nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #40

she breathes the same air quickesst Jun 2015 #59

you lived on Roosevelt Island? CreekDog Jun 2015 #119

What's yer issue, CreekDog? NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #123

Would you prefer she channel Herbert Hoover? yellowcanine Jun 2015 #124

Face it. Everything about Hillary disturbs you pnwmom Jun 2015 #143

Oh, so her big event could be *too* big. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #16

I'm a fan of yours, Skip, but you need to chill the fuck out. You're talking about the person ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #17

Who, if she does win, we'll hear him complaining about for at least four years Blue_Adept Jun 2015 #100

Yep. You nailed it. Number23 Jun 2015 #200

I'm also a fan of yours, Skip, but I have to agree with ChisolmTrailDem's sentiments. lamp_shade Jun 2015 #146

You don't have to go if you don't want to. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #19

Oh, no fucking way I'm going. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #22

Isn't the location and having to take a Tram a bit limiting for average people? KoKo Jun 2015 #25

Roosevelt Island is accessable by subway, bus, tram, ferry, car and foot. Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #37

Holding it on a Sunday is very helpful for NYC & Area Supporters KoKo Jun 2015 #57

It's a Saturday leftynyc Jun 2015 #75

I lived on the Island for a few months. One little tram and a bridge to Queens, no ferry. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #62

there is a new subway line now. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #68

I just now looked at a map and saw that station, very cool! NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #86

They extended the 6th Avenue line to Queensboro Plaza in the 90's and then extended it hrmjustin Jun 2015 #89

...and the subway's been there since 1989. brooklynite Jun 2015 #92

There used to be trolleys that would stop on the Queensboro Bridge, w elevator down to the island NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #104

Hence, the multiple inaccuracies in your cloudy prophecy. LanternWaste Jun 2015 #102

Looking into my crystal ball now..... NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #112

People can also take the F train. MineralMan Jun 2015 #106

WoW DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #35

"It's likely to be a dangerous place to be just for the crowds." zappaman Jun 2015 #78

You're going to be at your beach place. pnwmom Jun 2015 #145

Maybe, maybe not. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #149

I'm glad you've had some significant success. pnwmom Jun 2015 #150

OK then! NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #152

I think it's great that Bernie is speaking out and he has such strong supporters. pnwmom Jun 2015 #154

Let's build each other up instead of tearing each other down... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #23

You are right, heads doesn't have to explode, just go on th the next day. Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #28

"Hillary is about to do something. Whatever it is, I hate it." Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #26

To be fair, I don't think making a huge mess is her intent here Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #27

Her campaign is off to a fine start and most dispassionate observers agree./NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #30

Then they aren't observing very well. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #32

She addressed immigration and has staked out a more progressive immigration DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #47

None of those positions differ markedly from Sanders or O'Malley. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #50

All I know is that HRC has massive leads among the groups I cited DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #58

For now. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #60

If someone gave you a million dollars... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #61

There you go with that shit again. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #63

I am happy with where HRC is on the issues... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #67

So how is it that you think Hillary has your back? Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #70

Because the oligarchy will always be with us. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #74

That doesn't mean we have to vote for them! Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #79

I respect your idealism and passion. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #88

I hear that. (also, thanks.) Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #95

I am being literal when I say I believe politics is a blood sport. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #97

+ a million lunamagica Jun 2015 #81

Thank you. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #91

But those groups are a bit, exclusive, don't you think? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #94

I don't see the point of taking apart Democrats... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #99

I'm sorry, but bernie didn't address immigration reform in his speech when he anounced lunamagica Jun 2015 #80

Does she need to stake out a unique position? Arkana Jun 2015 #156

They don't differ markedly because they are all Democrats. Also: Robby Mook, gay, is her manager. Hekate Jun 2015 #181

That's an awful lot of subjective opinions posing as facts... LanternWaste Jun 2015 #103

8 days to come up with "I didn't want to carry 2 phones"!? Motown_Johnny Jun 2015 #129

She is beating her Democratic rivals by fifty points... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #130

She has been running forever Motown_Johnny Jun 2015 #132

HRC's favorability rating among Democrats is in the mid to high 80s. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #133

and as is the norm...she may even get a bit of a bump after this NY rally. Sheepshank Jun 2015 #166

Her campaign is off to an amazing start. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #41

It certainly is that. [nt] Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #46

The most disturbing parts: only six debates, can't answer questions, and uses Super PACs as voice. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #144

Oh, No, here are the caps again. Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #188

I wish I could be there for it! Rex Jun 2015 #29

Uhm... kenfrequed Jun 2015 #31

I think this is fairest way to do it. DCBob Jun 2015 #33

Obama held a free, public rally at Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 75,000 people came Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #34

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #36

I really hope you can make it through that day. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #38

Isn't that park logistically difficult to get to for a large crowd? NightWatcher Jun 2015 #42

You must think she is going to draw enormous support.... NCTraveler Jun 2015 #43

Personally I'm all for it if Hillary daredtowork Jun 2015 #48

its always been about her madokie Jun 2015 #49

Wow, someone is trying really hard to create a controversy. yellowcanine Jun 2015 #51

The location invites an unflattering comparison. Poor choice. nt Romulox Jun 2015 #52

I could see her getting sued gopiscrap Jun 2015 #53

Your op is why so many of us love her. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #54

Jury results. zappaman Jun 2015 #159

Thanks, zappa Cha Jun 2015 #193

Tee hee. I bet I can guess which juror you were! Number23 Jun 2015 #201

but we brag about bernie having people stand in the hallway... lame54 Jun 2015 #56

Pandemonium? jberryhill Jun 2015 #64

That were on the Washington Mall, LiberalElite Jun 2015 #135

So cool treestar Jun 2015 #192

I'm a little surprised by the choice LiberalElite Jun 2015 #65

How many locations have five ways of getting there? (tram, subway, bus, car, foot) yellowcanine Jun 2015 #71

No I am not grasping at straws at all - LiberalElite Jun 2015 #85

Battery Park, Central Park, even Washington Square Park would have cleaner egress. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #90

That's it. All about the visual LiberalElite Jun 2015 #105

June 13 is a Saturday. I think your fears are misplaced. yellowcanine Jun 2015 #107

Melodrama's your word. LiberalElite Jun 2015 #110

"It's still a relatively small place with a potentially big crowd coming." Yep, and the disclaimer: yellowcanine Jun 2015 #117

Are you coming? Even if I were a fan of hers I would skip it. See more "melodrama" below: LiberalElite Jun 2015 #121

Thank you, I'll add that to the OP. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #134

No I am not a particular fan. Some of us are undecided believe it or not. yellowcanine Jun 2015 #190

June 13th. nt boston bean Jun 2015 #66

At a minimum look at what the Obama campaign did. peace13 Jun 2015 #69

Good point. demmiblue Jun 2015 #72

I think they want it more open than that. DCBob Jun 2015 #126

Then don't have tickets at all. peace13 Jun 2015 #147

What you say makes total sense..but.. DCBob Jun 2015 #163

I hope it works out! N/t peace13 Jun 2015 #191

Had to stop by again. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #73

OH FFS leftynyc Jun 2015 #77

Psssst....maybe by posting the wrong date, people will miss the real event lunamagica Jun 2015 #82

Oh Damn It! I've been found out! Rats! NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #83

LMFAO L0oniX Jun 2015 #173

No - I think it was just leftynyc Jun 2015 #116

Why break a trend? revmclaren Jun 2015 #182

Your headline is wrong - date is the 13th... brooklynite Jun 2015 #84

I can't believe tickets is what you're really worried about... brooklynite Jun 2015 #87

You should edit your OP cwydro Jun 2015 #93

You know that it's on June 13th now ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 #96

I was wondering too. cwydro Jun 2015 #109

Jury results JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2015 #101

Nobody will go, it'll be too crowded CreekDog Jun 2015 #108

lol nt greyl Jun 2015 #115

I read not long ago that Roosevelt Island used to be an asylum for the criminally insane. Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2015 #118

NYC SKP says he lived there CreekDog Jun 2015 #120

real funny - numerous apartment high rises LiberalElite Jun 2015 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #127

And you don't think of her at all I see nt LiberalElite Jun 2015 #136

I an not a psychiatrist but I would assume he or she would tell you it's better to think about... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #141

No, you couldn'd pay me to live in LA or San Diego. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #138

lol Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #125

The ruins of the Smallpox Hospital were still standing when during my few months living there. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #140

Penitentiary Hospital, Smallpox Hospital, reminiscent of Alcatraz and Molokai. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #131

"This appears to be deliberately designed to create pandemonium and disorder." randome Jun 2015 #128

Thats not convenient to my summmer place in The Hamptons. LexVegas Jun 2015 #137

"what a mess" geek tragedy Jun 2015 #139

What is your problem with the date? Is the calendar tricky for you? n/t pnwmom Jun 2015 #142

Other than a large crowd, what specific trouble do you prophecy? LanternWaste Jun 2015 #148

I think the "tickets do not guarantee admission" part that could become a problem. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #151

buhahahahaha! OMG you Bernie fans are really scared aren't you? workinclasszero Jun 2015 #153

We are delighted that you like this post! NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #157

You bet! Keep em coming! workinclasszero Jun 2015 #158

It looks like only one person in this thread agrees with the OP: the one who posted it. arcane1 Jun 2015 #162

It's going to be a brilliant day in NYC for Hillary's Official Launch.. Cha Jun 2015 #194

Great picture workinclasszero Jun 2015 #195

I just posted it in Hillary's Group.. Justin is in NY. I was thinking maybe he might? Cha Jun 2015 #197

I know right? workinclasszero Jun 2015 #198

Not sure why you're kicking up such a fuss about this. Arkana Jun 2015 #155

Because... workinclasszero Jun 2015 #160

I guess you never went to an Obama event, or any major campaign event for that matter BainsBane Jun 2015 #164

Not many events, no. Just Robert Kennedy and Jerry Brown. NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #167

And you never read any of the emails about the Obama events either? BainsBane Jun 2015 #168

Not to mention- Trey Anastasio on lead guitar? Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #165

Strange things that some people choose to get upset about 4now Jun 2015 #169

... William769 Jun 2015 #170

I LOVE IT! *nyc checks his phone and messages* NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #171

Beautiful. lamp_shade Jun 2015 #175

Nice workinclasszero Jun 2015 #184

Yea ....I hear there's even a few rich people living on that island. L0oniX Jun 2015 #172

I was accused, upthread, of living or not really living on that island! Imagine the indignity! NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #174

No. To Hillary's enormous fan base, its about Hillary 2016. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #176

Take a deep breath, NYC_SKIP Scootaloo Jun 2015 #177

I pointed out yesterday it was a crazy ass venue if you wanted a crowd Warpy Jun 2015 #179

Ugh, that's it. I'm logging out. You can have the echo chamber. Metric System Jun 2015 #180

I just read that her "women only" rally 840high Jun 2015 #183

maybe you should volunteer your services dlwickham Jun 2015 #185

Roosevelt Island also known as "Island of the Undesirables." nichomachus Jun 2015 #187

+1 AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #199

Mark me down for "this argument is silly", too. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #196

It's 2015, almost everyone has a smartphone. joshcryer Jun 2015 #202