2016 Postmortem

brooklynite

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184. In which case, the answer to the OP would be.."not much"

Fri Apr 29, 2016, 02:41 PM

Apr 2016

If you're not challenging the outcome of the nomination or the platform, there won't be much of a story. How much PR did Ron Paul's separate event at the Minneapolis GOP convention generate?

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What do you think would happen if 1,000,000 Bernie supporters showed up in Philidelphia July 25th [View all] kpola12 Apr 2016 OP

They'd have hell's own time finding a hotel room. n/t winter is coming Apr 2016 #1

+1 mcar Apr 2016 #45

that was my first thought. My second thought would be . . . Petrushka Apr 2016 #52

And the bathrooms too. wildeyed Apr 2016 #65

8W CTyankee Apr 2016 #69

And don't forget the elderly lady in line ahead of you who . . . Petrushka Apr 2016 #72

Yes. Pregnant women and old ladies need to go first to the front of the line. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #178

They'd all go to Pat's Steaks Freddie Apr 2016 #73

Don't ask for Swiss cheese?? Why not? Petrushka Apr 2016 #109

I think it's akin to asking for ketchup on your hot dog. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2016 #120

Oh, wow! Who knew? Years and years ago, my ol' buds, Ben & Tommy, told me it was Velveeta! Petrushka Apr 2016 #130

John Kerry did in 2004 Freddie Apr 2016 #145

If I had a choice, it would be Swiss. That's what we use when we make 'em at home. Petrushka Apr 2016 #161

If they go to Geno's hopefully they know to order Freedom Fries and "SPEAK ENGLISH" Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #191

We'd channel our Woodstock ancestors Depaysement Apr 2016 #54

Yes, but many eateries would do great business. riversedge Apr 2016 #81

They can campout in Fairmount. Barack_America Apr 2016 #86

My favorite delegate (Ohio) is at the Airport Marriott... brooklynite Apr 2016 #88

Bernie's folks from Ohio votesparks Apr 2016 #96

I don't think you can fit 1,000,000 people in an Econo-Lodge. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #133

imagine the amount of urine in the streets snooper2 Apr 2016 #187

Plenty of parks to sleep in CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #199

seems to me mooseprime Apr 2016 #2

Only in your dreams. nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #188

There would be 1M Bernie supporters in Phily to witness Hillary's nomination acceptance speech LonePirate Apr 2016 #3

Good for them Gothmog Apr 2016 #13

Indeed there would be mcar Apr 2016 #46

Thread winner. And 100% right. Number23 Apr 2016 #100

I think they will be provided with a nice area for them to demonstrate...Peacefully n/t KelleyD Apr 2016 #4

Demonstrate? How about celebrate the renewal and rebirth of the Democratic Party? JDPriestly Apr 2016 #179

They can watch Hillary win the nomination. hack89 Apr 2016 #5

The media and the DNC would both pretend it wasn't happening. Scuba Apr 2016 #6

Don't worry, Scuba. They won't use mace. Wilms Apr 2016 #16

Really, is that your plan? Bernie will not condone that. Go for it...it's your funeral. KelleyD Apr 2016 #29

Tell me, what will they be protesting about... brooklynite Apr 2016 #159

Bernie supporters and the OP did not say anything about demonstrating. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #182

In which case, the answer to the OP would be.."not much" brooklynite Apr 2016 #184

They would blame Hillary for everything wrong on their lives. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #7

Your posts always evidence a bitterness accompanied by lack of any depth of understanding. JudyM Apr 2016 #171

They'd be riding unicorns? JoePhilly Apr 2016 #8

It's kinda late for that. Gman Apr 2016 #9

I think they're looking at the convention in July n/t SFnomad Apr 2016 #22

Convention eom Karma13612 Apr 2016 #113

How can we circumvent the unconstitutional free speech zones... tokenlib Apr 2016 #10

They'll have to find a bigger "free speech" area. CanonRay Apr 2016 #11

Hopefully the DNC would put some big screens out for them. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #12

Correction nolawarlock Apr 2016 #33

+1 NCTraveler Apr 2016 #39

Protesters will be herded into protest zones annavictorious Apr 2016 #14

What would they expect to accomplish/do besides commiserate? Hoyt Apr 2016 #15

exactly... Corporate666 Apr 2016 #19

A Democratic Process? Skwmom Apr 2016 #32

This right here! EileenFB Apr 2016 #62

met with unimaginable brute force reddread Apr 2016 #17

Most haven't heard of Bob Smith.... Corporate666 Apr 2016 #28

that was the point, glad it arrived. reddread Apr 2016 #38

Chicago was a police riot. okasha Apr 2016 #49

I think I saw you in DC when 500,000 marched against the Iraq surge. peace13 Apr 2016 #135

on the other side of the street, I presume? reddread Apr 2016 #150

eh? reddread Apr 2016 #149

They'd see a great American city Renew Deal Apr 2016 #18

ROFL alcibiades_mystery Apr 2016 #20

They would enjoy the historical sites? Beacool Apr 2016 #21

Depends on how peaceful are security, police, and disrupters. eom PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #23

If they all wanted to visit the Liberty Bell, the line would be really long (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #24

The streets would smell bad real quick? workinclasszero Apr 2016 #25

Damn. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #27

LOL workinclasszero Apr 2016 #44

Way to reach out. peace13 Apr 2016 #132

I think Walmart would sell a lot of tents that week. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #26

Tent sales at Walmart? peace13 Apr 2016 #137

Everyone shops at Walmart eventually ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #177

Are they?!!! sheshe2 Apr 2016 #30

A weird bathroom situation. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #31

They'd prove their attention span is at least 3 months long... Fresh_Start Apr 2016 #34

Just put some voting booths up in front, then they'll scatter thelordofhell Apr 2016 #35

OK, I laughed at that. n/t LisaM Apr 2016 #53

Bwhahahahahahaha!!! JoePhilly Apr 2016 #77

Okay, THAT was funny as hell. Number23 Apr 2016 #101

excellent DrDan Apr 2016 #111

Boom! Mic drop! LOLOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #119

Imagine they would go to all that trouble and cost to do the right thing, I am Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #36

just another massive bernie rally not supported by actual voting turnout nt msongs Apr 2016 #37

The media would ignore it, the police would severely harm or kill some people riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #40

Of course they don't gather steam... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #175

I don't think the PTB like it at all Beowulf Apr 2016 #183

Lots of Frisbee and Hacky Sack. And girlfriends yelling LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #41

Some of you guys are funny. kpola12 Apr 2016 #42

They'd do a "Gonna Fly Now" flash mob... Algernon Moncrieff Apr 2016 #43

Carrying their Bernie signs and taking their selfies? LisaM Apr 2016 #56

The city would be whiter than it's been in decades. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #47

LOL workinclasszero Apr 2016 #63

Someone got a hide for quoting your reply title in another thread. displacedtexan Apr 2016 #76

Dumb luck? nt Codeine Apr 2016 #103

Zap! Hekate Apr 2016 #90

This is now my favorite thread of the day. So many zingers!! Number23 Apr 2016 #102

Another thread winner! LOLOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #121

Thread win. nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #152

So many of you making fun of the supporters wanting to be there. What you are not bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #48

Remember - they don't need us. 840high Apr 2016 #50

Won't happen but if it did the Democrats would nominate Hillary book_worm Apr 2016 #51

Ah, yes, but the collective "Fuck You!" from the crowd would be glorious to behold...[n/t] Maedhros Apr 2016 #92

the Fuck You heard round the world. and televised. third world comparisons will be made. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #157

So the people who have already had their voices heard, thru voting, deserve a collective fuck you? all american girl Apr 2016 #165

Would you agree that was the case when Bush was elected to his second term? Maedhros Apr 2016 #172

Blame Obama for all their problems redstateblues Apr 2016 #55

What would they do? Attack minorities who voted for Hillary? Metric System Apr 2016 #57

All the Supers would see the light and vote for Bernie!!!!! Adrahil Apr 2016 #58

They would all waste their time and money, MineralMan Apr 2016 #59

I think if there were that many man buns & hipster beards concentrated in one location Tarc Apr 2016 #60

Teargas, acoustic blasters, automatic weapons fire, Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #61

What would happen if instead of 1 million supporters showing up in Philly griffi94 Apr 2016 #64

. randome Apr 2016 #141

You'd have Democratic Underground. nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #189

The parking wars guys would be really busy Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #66

See now I have to queue reruns. Thanks. Hee hee Quayblue Apr 2016 #99

It would actually be around 1500 supporters Generic Brad Apr 2016 #67

During the * days we had 500,000 for the anti surge protest. peace13 Apr 2016 #68

They would fight and argue about who got there first! fleabiscuit Apr 2016 #70

Wouldn't change anything, unless Bernie makes up major ground bigwillq Apr 2016 #71

Possible ---> Petrushka Apr 2016 #136

Wouldn't be the first million-people march. If Martin could do it, why not Bernie? snowy owl Apr 2016 #74

Because obviously Bernie is even > than MLK. nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #190

Lots of "white ass crowd" threads and minority counting. nt. jack_krass Apr 2016 #75

TPTB Carolina Apr 2016 #78

There'd be a hole in the singularity, since the chances of this happening are astronomical. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #79

They would all turn around and go back to their dorms.... quickesst Apr 2016 #80

PA would run out of cheese wiz? Sancho Apr 2016 #82

What do you think would happen if 1,000,000 Bernie supporters spent the week 72DejaVu Apr 2016 #83

Thread winner Hekate Apr 2016 #91

^^^This Bleacher Creature Apr 2016 #95

+1 onenote Apr 2016 #106

This is the third keeper from this awesome thread. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #123

There is only so much time and money. peace13 Apr 2016 #129

Only so much time and money 72DejaVu Apr 2016 #146

You don"t know who spammed anyone. peace13 Apr 2016 #147

You just did it twice.... all american girl Apr 2016 #166

Boom! Nailed it! NurseJackie Apr 2016 #151

There's nothing else to say after that, but a mic drop! all american girl Apr 2016 #167

They would be sent into free speech zones basselope Apr 2016 #84

Probably not much, lots of traffic on the Franklin Parkway. Agschmid Apr 2016 #85

Depends...what are they there for? brooklynite Apr 2016 #87

They'd be really disappointed by the outcome jcgoldie Apr 2016 #89

Moms and dads would breath a sigh of relief... Kang Colby Apr 2016 #93

Lots of Philly Cheese Steak Sammies will be consumed kydo Apr 2016 #94

Porta-potty business will thrive! oldandhappy Apr 2016 #98

Fantastic RobertEarl Apr 2016 #104

It's smugness. and I agree, disgusting. +10 eom Karma13612 Apr 2016 #114

Who's being negative? We're just saying it's not likely to happen. randome Apr 2016 #143

+100 Duppers Apr 2016 #198

They would crop the pictures:) AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #105

Pennsylvania would make a ton of money in turnpike toll fees. blue neen Apr 2016 #107

I would be for a completely silent 1,000,000 people. That would be awesome. Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #108

If you could organize that why not knock off a few Tea Party Congressmen Arneoker Apr 2016 #110

Perhaps there would be TowneshipRebellion Apr 2016 #112

If they went to participate and show their support for a more Progressive .... moriah Apr 2016 #115

Hillary would win the nomination... SidDithers Apr 2016 #116

What do you think would happen if 1,000,000 Bernie supporters showed up in Philidelphia July 25t jmousso75 Apr 2016 #117

What if 1 million Bernie supporters each found five friends to register to vote? pnwmom Apr 2016 #118

What if the votes that were cast were counted. peace13 Apr 2016 #131

Hillary didn't have anything to do with the vote problems. And Bernie benefited pnwmom Apr 2016 #138

She didn't speak a word about the problems. peace13 Apr 2016 #140

Except for suing AZ, which then Bernie joined...which is good. all american girl Apr 2016 #169

Hillary sued AZ? peace13 Apr 2016 #174

Yep. The first one to do it - over voter supression. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #192

Oh I see them DNC, Hill and Bernie peace13 Apr 2016 #193

Bernie tagged along after Hill and the DNC filed suit. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #194

There'd be a lot of retweets and facebook likes. The convention would go on like normal. FSogol Apr 2016 #122

I think they'd have difficulty finding hotel rooms. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #124

Activity on the /r/couchsurfing subreddit would cause the servers to go up in flames. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #125

Is this going to be organized 72DejaVu Apr 2016 #126

A million moan march in Philly BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #127

There would be a Cheetos shortage in Philly. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #128

They'd tell us to go fuck ourselves. Vinca Apr 2016 #134

This thread is a prime example of why getting Bernie people to help Hill will be impossible. peace13 Apr 2016 #139

Help with what, precisely? Voter reg drives? It's the HRC campaign organizing those, not Bernie. n msanthrope Apr 2016 #155

Aaaa...the numbers say that you need Sander's supporters to pull this off. peace13 Apr 2016 #162

The majority of Sander's supporters will gladly vote Dem. The rest? If the prospect of msanthrope Apr 2016 #164

This is how you justify the treatment? peace13 Apr 2016 #173

What treatment ? nt msanthrope Apr 2016 #185

What happened when hundreds of thousands opposed the illegal war in Iraq? nc4bo Apr 2016 #142

The anti surge protest on the Mall... peace13 Apr 2016 #156

+1 Fresh_Start Apr 2016 #180

they will need to bring their own porta potties... beachbum bob Apr 2016 #144

1,000,000 white asses mooning the convention? MoonRiver Apr 2016 #148

The Democrats won't try to censor the thousand Sanders supporters the way Sanders supporters Trust Buster Apr 2016 #153

The police would gleefully get to try out all of their new military goodies on real people. djean111 Apr 2016 #154

I can take about 200, if they don't mind sleeping in the barn. MgtPA Apr 2016 #158

How many of them showed up at the ENOUGH IS ENOUGH protest in DC last year? brooklynite Apr 2016 #160

What do you think would happen? Jitter65 Apr 2016 #163

Vendors would sell an awful lot of bottled water and commercial snacks. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #168

The supers would need an impromptu change of clothing. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #170

I thought kids today believed in mass transportation... brooklynite Apr 2016 #186

Where would we sleep at night? JDPriestly Apr 2016 #176

Organize by the bus load. peace13 Apr 2016 #195

I would not call it a demonstration. I would call it a celebration of the political revolution. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #196

Ok peace13 Apr 2016 #197

I Should Go Look In The Trees And Start Counting The Winged Pigs Roosting In Them. Vogon_Glory Apr 2016 #181

There would be a massive run on quinoa and kale at Philly grocery stores. CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #200

They would nuke them from orbit Aerows Apr 2016 #201

For what? We have a process in place to nominate our presidential underthematrix Apr 2016 #202

I don't know, but I'd like to see it. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #203

All kidding aside, it's very unlikely that many would show up in Philadelphia jmowreader Apr 2016 #204