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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:06 PM Original message |
Toss them OUT OF THE PARTY!: Clinton Advisers Skipping Obama Speech |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
1. Uhhh.....this is the DEMOCRATIC party. You can't "toss them out". |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Who said that staging a walkout wasn't unusual? |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Leaving town before a speech is not "staging a walkout". |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. And they're willing to trash Hillary's career in the process. |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Obviously, they do not consider this "trashing" her career |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:26 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. The only ones 'trashing her career' are people like us who assume one needs to stay in Denver.... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:57 PM Response to Reply #31 |
50. Well said. Thanks (nt) |
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highplainsdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #8 |
20. "Staging a walkout"? How melodramatic of you. Not to mention inaccurate. |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Pretty clear that they're Clintocrats, not |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Pretty clear you don't know how conventions work either |
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NRaleighLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. They are just showing themselves as the true assholes that they are. NT |
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Metric System (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. Give it a rest. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. They're the ones who need to give it a rest. And get on board with the Democratic ticket... |
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Jim Sagle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. They don't NEED to do squat. YOU need to REALIZE it. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #14 |
27. Absol-fucking-lutely |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. Oddly enough one is not required to stay the entire convention |
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rebel with a cause (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
85. Take this as the joke it is meant as. |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
4. Let's hope the scummy sycophants don't return. |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
5. Professionals don't do thtings like that. nt |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Indeed. Exactly right. nt |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. Why do they have to stay the entire time? This is total bullshit |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Unless they want to be loyal Democrats... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:21 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. But this is done every single convention |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Thank you, LynneSin |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:30 PM Original message |
I just can't believe we're making an issue about this |
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dano81818 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #9 |
71. they should stay b/c it would be a powerful symbol of support |
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dano81818 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
72. why do DU-ers, who are acutely aware of the need to win in this election, making excuses for the |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
10. My my my |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
21. Perhaps we should tell that to all the other folds who leave early and come late |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'm glad McAuliff is leaving. I think that he and Mark Penn are the ones |
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wvbygod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
12. The speech is a formality than can be watched remotely |
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yourguide (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. way to fucking unify... |
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SurfingAtWork (788 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
18. Wow! They are Teh Klassy! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
24. ARE YOU PEOPLE FUCKING NUTS!!!! SERIOUSLY!! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
82. Yes, they are -- Clinton Derangement Syndrome |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
26. Give it a rest. You are looking for things to be outraged about. |
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yourguide (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #26 |
73. Oh please! |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
30. Fine. Let their seats go to grassroots Obama supporters who really want to be there. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Damn, you think??!!! |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:30 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Perhaps "hacks" wasn't the best word |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:31 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Thank you - and I agree 110% |
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Arnold Judas Rimmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #32 |
59. Ted Kennedy has a medical reason for not sticking around |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
33. It just doesn't matter. Really. It doesn't. nt |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. My mom was a delegate in 2004 and didn't attend every single speech |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. I have no problem with them not attending |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Did they make it known or did the media look for anything they could dig up |
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nc4bo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
35. F 'em, jot down the names on a piece of paper and file for later use. keep it moving ya know? nt |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #35 |
83. Niiice -- making a list -- where have I heard that before? |
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Beregond2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
36. Please. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
38. Good - let the cry babies go home. They won't be missed. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. So anyone who leaves the convetion early is a cry-baby |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Only the ones who are leaving because they're sore losers - obviously. |
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apocalypsehow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Spot-on. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. So you're checking with everyone who leaves early to confirm that |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. It's pretty clear from the op what's going on. |
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seaglass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #46 |
66. WE aren't doing it Lynn, certain DUers who have been driving |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #66 |
77. BTW - my guess is Ted Kennedy is heading home after tonight |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. They could demonstrate loyalty to the party by staying. They've chosen not to... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. They would probably be sitting in the hotel room watching the convention |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Keep trying. Maybe someone will hear what you are saying. |
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4themind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:01 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. The most recent former head of the democratic party |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:02 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Good point. nt |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:11 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. And that STILL means nothing to me |
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4themind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. Sorry but I disagree |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 08:52 PM Response to Reply #61 |
76. Then the republicans just love people like you |
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dano81818 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #47 |
74. how about staying and making themselves available on TV to rebut romney and guiliani? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #41 |
84. Don't bother with this one, Sissie -- impossible -- they think the sky is red |
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GoesTo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
53. Would it hurt for Hillary to ask them to stay to show unity? |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
55. Don't leave, Terry! Don't leave us! |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
56. Good riddance to them. They're not Democrats, anyway. |
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Pathwalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
57. Does that include Ted Kennedy, too? |
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Diamonique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
58. I don't see anything wrong with them leaving before Obama's speech. n/t |
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tbayum (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
60. we don't toss people out |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
62. Childish and rude. nt |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
63. TERRY MCAULIFFE won't stay for Obama's speech??? He was on tv cheerleading Obama and saying how |
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Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
64. This is good news, it means they are not planning a coup de ta |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
65. This just narrows it down to what would |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
67. Who cares when people go home? |
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Pathwalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
68. Operation Chaos thanks you for your help. Your check is in the mail. |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
69. more faux outrage from the hate brigade |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
70. Ah, well....their loss, really. They will look back years later & say they left before witnessing |
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RollWithIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
75. This is just one more article that does not directly name the advisors or supporters.... |
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kiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. No, I think Deep Throat swallowed... |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
79. This lends another layer of proof to the accusation.... |
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davidpdx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
80. Sorry, I think this is being overblown by the media |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-25-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
81. They should go to hell and stay there. |
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