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TonyPDX

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2. Perhaps some see potential for business "networking" there.

Reply to portlander23 (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2017, 02:34 PM

Jan 2017

Just a hunch.

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Robert Reich: Heres why no Democrat should come within 1,000 feet of Trumps inauguration [View all] portlander23 Jan 2017 OP

Is going there to protest legitimizing Schtroumpf? HughBeaumont Jan 2017 #1

I think he's talking about the Clintons, The Obamas. tavalon Jan 2017 #28

I'd like to see the Clintons cancel their plans to attend, but, understand if they don't... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #30

Perhaps some see potential for business "networking" there. TonyPDX Jan 2017 #2

No, those that will be going to the inauguration will be showing their respect.... George II Jan 2017 #8

Thank you JustAnotherGen Jan 2017 #29

That does seem a little over the top, I have to agree. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #32

Hillary and Bill need to go to show smooth transition of power. DAMN! Auntie Bush Jan 2017 #3

I agree. Former Presidents, First Ladies, and the Congressional leadership are expected to be there. tenorly Jan 2017 #5

hmm, I haven't heard Bernie will be there. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #33

If tRump had threatened to put my wife in prison.. SHRED Jan 2017 #4

See post 2 Got it Jan 2017 #19

Remember though Doreen Jan 2017 #26

I read that all the ex's are now going to the inaguration. lark Jan 2017 #6

It's a big club awoke_in_2003 Jan 2017 #24

Working class folks need not apply. lark Jan 2017 #35

No need... Snackshack Jan 2017 #7

Until Jan 21st elmac Jan 2017 #9

I respectfully disagree. Refusing to attend provides the GOP and Trump cstanleytech Jan 2017 #10

Or they should RSVP and ditch. forgotmylogin Jan 2017 #14

That could work for some. NT cstanleytech Jan 2017 #15

Nobody should give that fucking pig ANY legitimacy. BigDemVoter Jan 2017 #11

I worry that Trump is going to use their attendance to his advantage. hamsterjill Jan 2017 #12

doesn't Obama have to be there? Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #13

Maybe he can take a sick day HipChick Jan 2017 #17

Nope. 2naSalit Jan 2017 #18

but traditionally isn't the outgoing president there? Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #21

Was W there when 2naSalit Jan 2017 #22

he's next to Cheney in the wheel chair Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #23

my response as well 2naSalit Jan 2017 #25

Reagan and Bush posed clear and present dangers to democracy, too. LisaM Jan 2017 #16

Nobody has to go out of tradition for the likes of Trump who doesn't even want to honor the results world wide wally Jan 2017 #20

let's face it DonCoquixote Jan 2017 #27

This is dumb. Starry Messenger Jan 2017 #31

No, what's dumb is giving legitimacy to that Nazi racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic pig for a President!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #34