2016 Postmortem

Sophiegirl

(2,338 posts)

243. Here's how I do it.

Wed Jul 20, 2016, 11:05 PM

Jul 2016

I want to hear what they have to say, so that I can be prepared when I hear one of these right-wing know nothings who spew their vile nonesense. I am ready to throw back their lies and their fear-mongering. So that I can rebuke them.

The worst thing for them is to confront these type of people and force them to justify their beliefs. They can't. They can not speak when you challenge them on these asinine beliefs with nothing more than a quote from FOX news or the RNC Convention quotes. There is no substance to their hate and fear. They do not speak from the basis of facts. They live on fearmongering hearsay.

Listen to what they say. Be prepared with facts. Don't ignore this convention. Use it as a foundation to fight against a candidacy that is not of substance. Just hate and greed.

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Bravenak's Republican National KKKonvention Live Blog- day three- just shoot me please [View all] bravenak Jul 2016 OP

People are still talking about Melania today bravenak Jul 2016 #1

Thank dog I have plenty of hard liquor on hand. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #2

I know what you mean bravenak Jul 2016 #7

It's so much more fun watching with friends. lovemydog Jul 2016 #272

Thanks for taking this on again ... tonight I'm going to watch thanks for reminding me it's on now Person 2713 Jul 2016 #3

I'm going to finish the entire convention- blog the whole thing bravenak Jul 2016 #4

Yes, this! Her Sister Jul 2016 #83

Thank you for the vibes bravenak Jul 2016 #85

The weirdest thing, my buddy commented: lovemydog Jul 2016 #276

Thanks b. lovemydog Jul 2016 #273

I love when we can all come together to rip into repubs bravenak Jul 2016 #275

Same here. lovemydog Jul 2016 #277

They are so easy to fool bravenak Jul 2016 #280

They're being lied to by Fox News lovemydog Jul 2016 #282

You can do it, Bravenak! AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #5

I hope so. I feel like omg wtf bravenak Jul 2016 #10

I had to look away. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #6

This is going to be some shit tonight bravenak Jul 2016 #8

Husband just came home and turned on Newt. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #212

Yeah - omg. Chemisse Jul 2016 #233

OHAI Bravenak! I've got my aqualung and flippers right here. nolabear Jul 2016 #9

Omg this is a terrible party they are having bravenak Jul 2016 #12

If we were out walking & stumbled on a party like that lovemydog Jul 2016 #281

Exactly bravenak Jul 2016 #283

Night of the Living Brain-Dead lovemydog Jul 2016 #284

White Walkers that want us to build the Wall bravenak Jul 2016 #285

Racist Code-Talkers lovemydog Jul 2016 #286

I'm with you, kinda sorta. I have the TV on but the sound off. pnwmom Jul 2016 #11

Smart.... bravenak Jul 2016 #14

Be careful! You're going to overexert yourself switching to Fox every so often... sarae Jul 2016 #30

I know, It's scary shit bravenak Jul 2016 #35

Want to really make it extra special? BooScout Jul 2016 #13

Oh heck. I thought you were going to say synch Dark Side of the Moon to it. nolabear Jul 2016 #15

LOL! lovemydog Jul 2016 #278

I can only handle five or ten minutes at a time bravenak Jul 2016 #17

Laura I is one of those make America white hate radio folks right? Person 2713 Jul 2016 #16

Oh hell yeah but she hates gays most of all bravenak Jul 2016 #18

I'm waiting for Pence's crazy ass to speak bravenak Jul 2016 #19

OMG. Liberal Jesus Freak Jul 2016 #20

What's he sayin? bravenak Jul 2016 #21

Blondi Bondi speaks! sheshe2 Jul 2016 #22

Oh god bravenak Jul 2016 #23

My state's AG mcar Jul 2016 #33

My sympathies~ sheshe2 Jul 2016 #53

You are brave! babylonsister Jul 2016 #24

It's horrible bravenak Jul 2016 #26

That's why I can't. babylonsister Jul 2016 #31

Shut up BONDI!! bravenak Jul 2016 #25

I refuse to watch and am grateful for bravenak and the asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #27

Don't worry, you enjoy your day and check back periodically bravenak Jul 2016 #28

What happened in that game? lovemydog Jul 2016 #279

11-7 Sox - but you probably know that by now asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #297

Thanks. lovemydog Jul 2016 #298

welcome back again bravenak.... chillfactor Jul 2016 #29

Winter is coming! wildeyed Jul 2016 #34

I'm waiting for them to turn into zombies and start eating each other bravenak Jul 2016 #36

The end is near lovemydog Jul 2016 #287

I bow to you bravenak mcar Jul 2016 #32

I almost decided not to but it's halfway over bravenak Jul 2016 #37

Go YouTube to repub convention site live. No one talking excepts the idiots on stage Person 2713 Jul 2016 #45

I knew it, that's why I was scared to turn to cspan bravenak Jul 2016 #51

I believe that is pulpit charlatan Dr Derrell Scott. Can't find a better huckster fit for Trump Person 2713 Jul 2016 #74

Who's next? Creflo Dollar? Damn! bravenak Jul 2016 #77

No they have planes and things . This Dr. Scott just has unpaid bills ....always .... Person 2713 Jul 2016 #210

Mad blonde mom called Trump the ultimate ringmaster ....yes he has quite a circus Person 2713 Jul 2016 #38

It's like they have no idea what things mean bravenak Jul 2016 #42

She distinctly called for no regulation trade And no taxes raised imo Person 2713 Jul 2016 #49

I think they just say shit. Means nothing. They have no plans of any sort bravenak Jul 2016 #59

All the audience applauded so they don't know or care as long as she is mad about something Obama Person 2713 Jul 2016 #79

I decided to watch my baseball team. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #39

You have fun and don't worry about the convention. They suck. bravenak Jul 2016 #40

I presume you mean the pugs Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #43

Ha ha ha!!!! Go Nats! bravenak Jul 2016 #47

5-1 vs Dodgers Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #50

Hey!!! That's MY TEAM!!! Nooooooo!!!! bravenak Jul 2016 #52

Oops. Sorry. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #55

Dammit!! Wtf guys? bravenak Jul 2016 #56

If it helps.. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #58

Oh it does bravenak Jul 2016 #61

You're on your own there Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #63

Really? You should you'll love it so much bravenak Jul 2016 #67

I grew up in Friday Night Lights land Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #76

My dad loved the Oilers and was soooo pissed when they left bravenak Jul 2016 #81

In college.. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #86

Oh wow, you lucked out bravenak Jul 2016 #89

Hah! Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #94

A good guy. We need more just like him bravenak Jul 2016 #97

He was awesome Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #111

I enjoyed reading it. lovemydog Jul 2016 #289

Bravenak you deserve a medal CanonRay Jul 2016 #41

I hope it has chocolate inside if I get one. I need it bravenak Jul 2016 #46

Thanks, bravenak gademocrat7 Jul 2016 #44

We rock. Yes we do. bravenak Jul 2016 #48

Didn't watch last night and might turn it now. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #54

And this crazy guys who was just on was CRAAAZZZYY bravenak Jul 2016 #57

Every Repub who is at this convention is totally crazy Greywing Jul 2016 #64

The scum bravenak Jul 2016 #68

scum of the earth ailsagirl Jul 2016 #116

Lol, I'm just hoping for more plagiarism bravenak Jul 2016 #118

LOL!! ailsagirl Jul 2016 #125

So far, I think that's the highlight of the convention. n/t Chemisse Jul 2016 #236

Did you see this on Colbert: lovemydog Jul 2016 #290

I'll never understand some things. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #65

That thing especially bravenak Jul 2016 #66

Geez what a bunch of assholes. lovemydog Jul 2016 #288

Boy, by Friday night I'm going to need to do some serious drinking. nolabear Jul 2016 #60

Scotch time!!! I hate it but it's medicine for days like this. bravenak Jul 2016 #62

Vodka, me. No carbs and three olives. nolabear Jul 2016 #87

Me too~ sheshe2 Jul 2016 #245

Scotch, neat, no junk in it. cyberpunk Jul 2016 #300

I don't know how you're doing this.... dhill926 Jul 2016 #69

It takes alot of weed bravenak Jul 2016 #91

hahaha... dhill926 Jul 2016 #112

LOL! leftofcool Jul 2016 #179

It takes a village lovemydog Jul 2016 #291

Oh look, the douche in onstage bravenak Jul 2016 #70

"America Deserves Better"!!! femmocrat Jul 2016 #72

Much better than anything they got going bravenak Jul 2016 #75

Cruz? What crap he's spewing. He just said that something like "freedom is.... George II Jul 2016 #163

You fucking missed it bravenak Jul 2016 #169

I can only watch for ten minutes at a time, didn't watch at all last night. They're repulsive. George II Jul 2016 #171

It's very painful bravenak Jul 2016 #174

Which one? sheshe2 Jul 2016 #250

OK, if you find yourself nodding your head and agreeing with these maniacs - NBachers Jul 2016 #71

Real shit bravenak Jul 2016 #73

Thanks for keeping the Trump - Pence 1.0 logo alive and thrusting. NBachers Jul 2016 #80

It turns me on a bit bravenak Jul 2016 #82

I once again thank you for doing this. DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #78

It's like watching something so strange it blows my mind bravenak Jul 2016 #84

Hollywood could not have staged a more bizarre event. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #88

They'd need way too much rehersals and actors would walk out bravenak Jul 2016 #90

Yes, because the GOP has been Huuuge supporters of the LGBT community Solly Mack Jul 2016 #92

Look at baby Rubio with his stupid video... bravenak Jul 2016 #93

I went to the bathroom. Missed it. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #100

Cruz is up. Rubio was boring bravenak Jul 2016 #104

He is, smarmy and gross Solly Mack Jul 2016 #109

Well that one at least mentioned Trump's name. Now Rubio is ALL HILLARY. nolabear Jul 2016 #95

OHHHHH Boy. Here's Cruz. nolabear Jul 2016 #99

I was going to ask what tonight's Bong Word/Phrase is postatomic Jul 2016 #96

You know? bravenak Jul 2016 #108

Art has always been my salvation postatomic Jul 2016 #157

Perfectly stated. Me too bravenak Jul 2016 #162

If I hear the term "Islamic radical" again, I may puke. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #98

They are just stuck on that bravenak Jul 2016 #113

They're like a broken record with it. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #119

All they care about is TERROR! It's lazy as hell bravenak Jul 2016 #123

God and guns, too! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #133

Cruz just brought up Alton Sterling. Somebody hold me back before I snatch him bald bravenak Jul 2016 #134

Do it! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #138

He better hope I dont get to Texas bravenak Jul 2016 #141

His voice irritates me too. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #147

Trump son bravenak Jul 2016 #173

OMG! Saint Trump!!! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #181

No shit! This little shit is plainly stupid bravenak Jul 2016 #183

Daddy issues. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #185

This is so exciting. Is he going to pop the question? nolabear Jul 2016 #101

Make America ... What was the theme supposed to be tonight? Greywing Jul 2016 #102

Make America Forget the Last 48 Hours Again. nolabear Jul 2016 #106

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2016 #262

Make America Deranged n/t hibbing Jul 2016 #110

Make america suffer again! bravenak Jul 2016 #114

Make America Hate Again lovemydog Jul 2016 #292

Creepy man is speaking Solly Mack Jul 2016 #103

Little Marco hibbing Jul 2016 #105

Liar checked how the man voted or why bring it up at all? Solly Mack Jul 2016 #107

Hmmm...I can't believe I'm saying this but Cruz is talking in multiple syllables. nolabear Jul 2016 #115

He's going to start getting buck soon bravenak Jul 2016 #117

You're right; he's winding up. nolabear Jul 2016 #121

He's feeding that crowd hate-pudding. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #120

When did that change? "Gay or straight...." Solly Mack Jul 2016 #122

There we go. There it is...leave it to the states Solly Mack Jul 2016 #124

Nope! It's even worse than the last shitty ass platform bravenak Jul 2016 #127

Welp, here come Cruz talkin' about Obama cynicism that "ignores the will of the people." ancianita Jul 2016 #126

Perfect thread title. 6chars Jul 2016 #128

I turned away from the screen causexTed Cruz makes me sick with his facd bravenak Jul 2016 #130

They act like the fucking Night's Watch stressing out about the fucking Wall all the time. bravenak Jul 2016 #129

Cruz going all Nazi Seedersandleechers Jul 2016 #131

Super fascist bravenak Jul 2016 #136

Mhere he goes pretending Repubs care about blacks people. Crazy shit bravenak Jul 2016 #132

He just took credit for Civil Rights! wildeyed Jul 2016 #137

What next? Tell us how they saved black folks from those heathens in Africa? Let's go beat him up bravenak Jul 2016 #143

OK. wildeyed Jul 2016 #151

I'll let you go first cause I'm snatching him bald bravenak Jul 2016 #156

But one of us needs to hold him down. wildeyed Jul 2016 #159

Our husbands can stand on him bravenak Jul 2016 #160

It's a plan. wildeyed Jul 2016 #168

He sounds so fucking RICH bravenak Jul 2016 #170

Daddy got more primary votes than anyGOP candidate ever. wildeyed Jul 2016 #175

Hee hee!!!! bravenak Jul 2016 #178

Ride or die girl let's go rbrnmw Jul 2016 #172

We need some locks in sock and we can roll bravenak Jul 2016 #176

Oh yeah me too rbrnmw Jul 2016 #186

My fires inside are heated even my stomach feels hot bravenak Jul 2016 #189

Oh fucking please rbrnmw Jul 2016 #207

Or kick her out lovemydog Jul 2016 #293

OK. That's it. I'm done. Can't do it anymore. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #135

I know. I'm almost there myself bravenak Jul 2016 #139

C'mon ... you know we're watching with horrified facination Greywing Jul 2016 #149

I put "The Sopranos" on. I loved James Gandolfini. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #232

Glad you feel happier now ... don't watch Pence Greywing Jul 2016 #242

I'm not. Still binge watching the Sopranos Solly Mack Jul 2016 #268

Gandolfini was great. Gone way too soon. COLGATE4 Jul 2016 #260

He was. Still makes me sad. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #269

You think he's ever going to, you know, mention Trump? nolabear Jul 2016 #140

Is that "Boo" or "Cruz" They're yelling? They seem to be fighting on the floor. nolabear Jul 2016 #142

Please!!! I hope a fight please yes bravenak Jul 2016 #145

He is getting booed off the stage! wildeyed Jul 2016 #144

That was the NY delegation!! Oh shit love this now! bravenak Jul 2016 #150

I tuned in just in time! wildeyed Jul 2016 #155

Melania said fuck no she is not fucking coming bravenak Jul 2016 #158

She probably said a bunch more than that. wildeyed Jul 2016 #161

My husband would be no longer running bravenak Jul 2016 #165

YEEEEEESSSS! He NEVER said Trump's name! WooHoo! nolabear Jul 2016 #146

Well I guess he acknowledged he'd won but man, that was NO endorsement. nolabear Jul 2016 #152

I just can't stomach it kimbutgar Jul 2016 #148

But wait! They booed Cruz! Manbc is talking on it bravenak Jul 2016 #153

Nothing about freedom that Cruz says has anything to do with what Trump stands for. ancianita Jul 2016 #154

Matthews: Cruz's "vote your conscience" told his supporters to vote for whoever! ancianita Jul 2016 #166

Up next : evil spawn #2 Qusay! bullwinkle428 Jul 2016 #164

Haaaaaaaa! bravenak Jul 2016 #180

Bravenak boldly goes .... Hekate Jul 2016 #167

Even my crazy repubs up here are straight up Tired of this bullshit bravenak Jul 2016 #193

WAR ON CHRISTMAS!!!! wildeyed Jul 2016 #177

Already done friend. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #190

.... wildeyed Jul 2016 #206

Look at Trump on the split screen during his son's speech -- Trump just can't pay attention. ancianita Jul 2016 #182

He's got to be a meth junkie bravenak Jul 2016 #184

His ghostwriter was spot on... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #187

Wait, a guy who runs daddy's vanity label winery is lecturing us on fiscal responsibility? wildeyed Jul 2016 #188

This shit...... bravenak Jul 2016 #191

Right?? ancianita Jul 2016 #192

OMG IS HE EVER GOING TO SHUT UP bravenak Jul 2016 #194

No not yet he had to throw out MLK Person 2713 Jul 2016 #195

I hate them bravenak Jul 2016 #197

We all pounded the table at the same time with a Noooo Person 2713 Jul 2016 #203

To the poor, vet, laborer, oil worker, single moms, "My father is running for you"?? ancianita Jul 2016 #196

It was a well written speech bravenak Jul 2016 #200

Right?!?! Liberal Jesus Freak Jul 2016 #211

video screens failing at RNC? 6chars Jul 2016 #198

Hee hee, this is hilarious bravenak Jul 2016 #199

the last 2 speakers have blackscreen backgrounds 6chars Jul 2016 #201

God's judgement bravenak Jul 2016 #202

Trump is totally steamed that Cruz did not endorse him ... his little mind is just whirling Greywing Jul 2016 #204

Hahahahahahahaha! liberalmuse Jul 2016 #208

OMG Gingrich just redid Cruz's speech. There is going to be blood. nolabear Jul 2016 #205

Fear, fear, fear....FEAR, FEAR, FEAR!!! Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #209

Gingrich is so effing ... there is isn't a word adequate to describe him Greywing Jul 2016 #213

Gingrich is.. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #216

TWEETS ARE COMEDY GOLD! misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #214

I'm back in college, 3 p.m. Friday class, fighting to stay away. JohnnyLib2 Jul 2016 #215

Be AFRAID! wildeyed Jul 2016 #217

Per CNN, Heidi Cruz was escorted out of the building by security wildeyed Jul 2016 #219

Holy crap. They're eating their own. nolabear Jul 2016 #222

Fucking insane rbrnmw Jul 2016 #223

keep 'em separated lovemydog Jul 2016 #294

In all their fascist nazi glory.. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #218

That picture is insane! sheshe2 Jul 2016 #264

Pete Townsend will be contacting them soon about that song..... Person 2713 Jul 2016 #220

Do you think Ryan was... Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #221

Pence is up bravenak Jul 2016 #224

How dare he even claim that JFK & MLK were his heroes Greywing Jul 2016 #226

That was stomach-turning. Especially in light of his "religious freedom" bullshit. bullwinkle428 Jul 2016 #238

MLK! Boom! wildeyed Jul 2016 #225

Oh, and here is my wonderful... Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #227

He's more unlikable than Cruz. wildeyed Jul 2016 #228

Hard to imagine... Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #229

Thanks for taking not one - but three (thus far) - for the team. Chemisse Jul 2016 #230

Political bloodsport can be fun! wildeyed Jul 2016 #234

I usually enjoy the GE debates quite a bit. Chemisse Jul 2016 #244

I feel you. wildeyed Jul 2016 #247

Here's how I do it. Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #243

"Conservative principles work every time you put them into practice!" wildeyed Jul 2016 #231

And here in Indiana Raastan Jul 2016 #249

They love him at the RNC. wildeyed Jul 2016 #252

Pence makes me nervous n/t hibbing Jul 2016 #235

The embalmed look? JohnnyLib2 Jul 2016 #241

FYI at midnight EST MSNBC is doing a special Weekend Update. nolabear Jul 2016 #237

Oh, Pence did a shout out to disgruntled Sanders supporters. wildeyed Jul 2016 #239

I am a Sanders supporter Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #246

Most are already. wildeyed Jul 2016 #251

Not at all Sophiegirl Jul 2016 #258

Yep. wildeyed Jul 2016 #261

Pence: "you can't fake good kids..." ecstatic Jul 2016 #240

They keep cutting to the Trump kids. wildeyed Jul 2016 #254

Then they should love the Obama's. uponit7771 Jul 2016 #265

Well Pence cleared the room at this house . I just looked back again and he is still on about Iran Person 2713 Jul 2016 #248

Can you imagine Trump speaking at memorials for people? nolabear Jul 2016 #253

Monosyllabic words mostly talking about himself uponit7771 Jul 2016 #263

I tuned in at the VERY end... what the fuck were the Neanderthals chanting? Grown2Hate Jul 2016 #255

Trump and Pence have no chemistry at all. wildeyed Jul 2016 #256

Ewww where's the eye bleach rbrnmw Jul 2016 #257

Sorry, should have tagged it NSFW or trigger warning. wildeyed Jul 2016 #259

Thst looks so weird bravenak Jul 2016 #266

I love how Ted Cruz stuck it to them. lovemydog Jul 2016 #267

I enjoyed it so much I stopped posting to watch the drama bravenak Jul 2016 #270

It's fucking hysterical lovemydog Jul 2016 #271

Did he really? What a fucking CHILD! bravenak Jul 2016 #274

Yes. lovemydog Jul 2016 #299

Thanks so much, bravenak! BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #295

Call me and Pro tonight about 8:30ish? bettyellen Jul 2016 #296

Spot-on title f/ RNC Panich52 Jul 2016 #301

All I know is this heaven05 Jul 2016 #302