Comments on: The Democratic National Convention began today https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/ A blog about political change, among other things Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:21:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Rufus T. Firefly https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757284 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:21:50 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757284 “The police are not here to create disorder, they’re here to preserve disorder.”

Chicago mayor, Richard J. Daley

]]> By: Miguel cervantes https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757278 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:09:00 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757278 Captain oveur just drooled over himself i had a brief moment of pity but it passed

]]> By: Miguel cervantes https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757277 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:56:20 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757277 She doesnt suffer fools and that is a target rich environment

]]> By: Kate https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757275 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:07:49 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757275 Apparently Old Joe didn’t come on stage until about 11:30 last night. His speech was reportedly not too bad, for him, but it was filled with the usual lies about Trump (fine people, suckers and losers, etc.). The he apparently left for a vacation in California, because he’s been working so hard, evidently.

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/08/20/it-was-like-holding-huge-party-with-moving-toasts-and-magnificent-oratoryfor-the-spouse-youre-divorcing-n2178302

]]> By: huxley https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757246 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:38:32 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757246 So Tulsi is now on Team Trump, debate-wise:
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Trump recruits Tulsi Gabbard for debate prep after she ‘dominated’ Harris in 2019 primary

She memorably took down Kamala Harris in a viral debate exchange in 2019 and now former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been enlisted by former president Trump to give him some valuable insights ahead of his upcoming debates against the 2024 Democratic nominee.

Gabbard, who ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary, has been recruited by Trump to help him sharpen his preparation ahead of the debates, Fox News Digital has learned.

The former congresswoman memorably scorched Harris in a 2019 primary debate where she hammered Harris for jailing hundreds of Californians for marijuana violations while she was attorney general, yet bragged about her own use of the drug.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-recruits-tulsi-gabbard-debate-prep-after-she-dominated-harris-2019-primary
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I wonder what her long-term plans are. Is she aiming for a spot in the Trump administration?

]]> By: J.J. https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757241 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:07:33 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757241 1968 was my first year of being an airline pilot. I was on reserve but got called out frequently. I flew into Baltimore when it was aflame. Same with the riots and fires in South LA. Had layovers in hotels with security armed with machine guns and German Shepherds. Tense times.

An unpopular war, the death of Martin Luther King, and the death of RFK all combined to incite angry riots. The DNC riots in Chicago sparked a revulsion among the “silent majority” that elected Richard Nixon in some part because he promised to maintain law and order.

The protests could be a big loser for the Dems this year. However, the first day was a nothingburger as far as I can tell.

“Forward!” (Kamala’s campaign motto.) 🙂

]]> By: Banned Lizard https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757237 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:13:15 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757237 A little early, but it’s popcorn time!

Being that I’m on the carnivore diet, I’ll make do with buttered pork rinds.

]]> By: huxley https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757236 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:03:40 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757236 As the Marvel Comics of Yore used to promise on their latest comic cover:

IT BEGINS!
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Well, that didn’t take long.

As expected, thousands and thousands of antisemitic, pro-Palestinian protesters descended upon Chicago on Monday for the start of the Democratic National Convention—where local law enforcement and business owners have been bracing for violence and rioting.

The protesters were meant to be confined to specific areas, but wound up breaching the perimeter…

Pro-Palestinian protesters have breached through a police barrier erected outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

A number of protesters scrambled to gain access to the event ahead of President Joe Biden’s speech…

Thousands of flag-waving pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Windy City on Monday in a show of force against his administration’s support for Israel in the Gaza war.

https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/08/19/the-chaos-begins-pro-hamas-rioters-break-down-perimeter-at-dnc-n4931780
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I know the Chicago police think they’ve got it handled, but the pro-Palis seem more fanatical than the 1968 New Left.

No doubt better funded too.

]]> By: Banned Lizard https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757234 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:56:53 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757234 My man, Cornel (update):

Cornel West Demands Democrats ‘Abandon’ Kamala Harris: She Is ‘Part of a Corrupt Democratic Party’

True that.

]]> By: avi https://thenewneo.com/2024/08/19/the-democratic-national-convention-began-today/#comment-2757233 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:17:58 +0000 https://www.thenewneo.com/?p=136310#comment-2757233 i think the easiest and most face saving way to change minds and ideology is to say “my party left me, I didn’t leave my party”

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