2016 Postmortem

brooklynite

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75. Since there is no nominee, who decides what the speaking program is?

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Sat Jun 18, 2016, 08:28 AM

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Nonsupporters of the Democratic Nominee should NOT get Speaking Time at the Convention [View all] bravenak Jun 2016 OP

...The nominee is voted on in July at the Convention..in case you do not know. bkkyosemite Jun 2016 #1

Then let's have the roll call first morning of the convention. RandySF Jun 2016 #2

Let's not bother...DNC will let Clinton decide who speaks and who doesn't brooklynite Jun 2016 #83

Good. Then the convention can be over in 1 hour, and everyone can go home. It's just a huge PR stunt reformist2 Jun 2016 #84

1972 Democratic convention think Jun 2016 #3

This is not 1972 bravenak Jun 2016 #6

Well no shit.It's 2016. And America is still the only wealthy country without universal healthcare. think Jun 2016 #7

+1000 nt nc4bo Jun 2016 #51

Want to play it that way? ok. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2016 #4

Hard to disagree with that... Fumesucker Jun 2016 #5

He can come if he behaves bravenak Jun 2016 #16

Donald Trump is a Nonsupporter of the Democratic Nominee. onehandle Jun 2016 #8

It is very presumptuous bravenak Jun 2016 #13

Back in 2008, Senator Clinton handled her exit from the race with class ... SFnomad Jun 2016 #9

He might just not get anymore attention before the convention bravenak Jun 2016 #14

The Democratic party seeks Revenge against Sanders at it's own peril AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #49

They are too smug right now to hear you, AA. It will take the mass exodus of MaeScott Jun 2016 #57

So tired of these ridiculous threats..... "It's coming!" No. Really. It isn't. Squinch Jun 2016 #69

Broken frigging record HERVEPA Jun 2016 #10

He sure is bravenak Jun 2016 #15

You should have seen the 1968 Democratic Convention. gordianot Jun 2016 #11

That is why I hope they stay home bravenak Jun 2016 #12

Daley said the exact same thing! gordianot Jun 2016 #17

That's cool. I was not born then but I read about it bravenak Jun 2016 #18

It depends on what is being disrupted. gordianot Jun 2016 #23

This time we can just not let them in bravenak Jun 2016 #24

I recall a lot of talk about Democracy. gordianot Jun 2016 #29

Same privileged old men that vote to fund those wars bravenak Jun 2016 #33

The current wars owned by Republicans and Democrats were not funded. gordianot Jun 2016 #61

+1000 hobbit709 Jun 2016 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author gordianot Jun 2016 #63

For some history is a mystery. gordianot Jun 2016 #64

This is not 1968 and 1972 brooklynite Jun 2016 #19

Thank you! I agree bravenak Jun 2016 #20

There are no pressing issues Democrats disagree on? Conventions are not the place for these think Jun 2016 #21

No...not anymore. The place to discuss them is called...a Primary. brooklynite Jun 2016 #22

I think you need to review the various primary rules. gordianot Jun 2016 #26

So the convention NOW is all for show. Just one big facade. Got it.... think Jun 2016 #27

It's not for Sanders to get on stage and attack the presumptive nominee KingFlorez Jun 2016 #30

It's not a 'show of unity' ffs Kentonio Jun 2016 #65

I don't believe any candidate gets to speak before the floor vote. Fla Dem Jun 2016 #79

Baloney. I am a Dem and I want to hear everyone. nt babylonsister Jun 2016 #25

Well ye-ah! Remember the 2012 & the 2008 DNConventions? they were a brilliant Cha Jun 2016 #28

I remember!!! Watched both of them! bravenak Jun 2016 #32

And, then State Senator Obama @ the 2004 DNC when Our Revolution started.. and still going Cha Jun 2016 #46

umm the 'revolution' within the Democratic party started in 1985 when the 3rd way was born azurnoir Jun 2016 #50

Talk like this WayBeyondBlue Jun 2016 #31

There should be no negative speakers at the convention. alittlelark Jun 2016 #34

+1 BootinUp Jun 2016 #36

I guess you will not be in attendence? bravenak Jun 2016 #37

Certainly not. I have farm - I tend to be busy. alittlelark Jun 2016 #39

0-7 Leave on the alert... SidDithers Jun 2016 #41

I better be good bravenak Jun 2016 #42

I have been on one, Sid. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #47

Seems like a very sensible policy. Work out the issues ahead of time. BootinUp Jun 2016 #35

I want things to run smooth bravenak Jun 2016 #38

Agreed 100%. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #48

Yep bravenak Jun 2016 #53

It's definitely the time to come together and back our nominee. MrScorpio Jun 2016 #40

Agreed bravenak Jun 2016 #44

Interesting you say that since we don't have an official nominee. ThinkCritically Jun 2016 #43

Hillary will be running the convention as the nominee bravenak Jun 2016 #45

Damn Straight! Night Watchman Jun 2016 #52

Hope the DNC is paying attention and aware of plans to disrupt bravenak Jun 2016 #54

True, frustrated_lefty Jun 2016 #55

I agree. Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #56

Too bad you have no say in the matter. Bernie will speak. n/t leeroysphitz Jun 2016 #58

Bwahaha... Tell that to the millions of voters who voted for Bernie B Calm Jun 2016 #59

No dissent will be tolerated. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #60

Another OP without much critical thought applied. I'll stand in line at Wal*Mart for better info. TheBlackAdder Jun 2016 #66

that should go without saying DrDan Jun 2016 #67

Obvious point that seems difficult for some... Squinch Jun 2016 #68

Totally disagree. There is no nominee until the convention sinkingfeeling Jun 2016 #70

Totally disagree. There is no nominee until the convention sinkingfeeling Jun 2016 #71

Since there is no nominee, who decides what the speaking program is? brooklynite Jun 2016 #75

I agree, bravenak lanlady Jun 2016 #72

Unless he concedes before the floor vote, Bernie will not get to speak. Fla Dem Jun 2016 #73

Makes sense. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #74

K&R! stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #76

I will most certainly be part of the raising of ruckuses in Philly tk2kewl Jun 2016 #77

Don't you ever get tired? Uponthegears Jun 2016 #78

Always the negative... ms liberty Jun 2016 #80

No speech for Sanders unless he concedes Gothmog Jun 2016 #81

Exactly bravenak Jun 2016 #82

I updated my post Gothmog Jun 2016 #85

All of his demands are self serving, they would hurt the party bravenak Jun 2016 #86

Childish revenge fantasies do not become us. n/t Orsino Jun 2016 #87