  Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 137 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.131.176.232 |
I think I missed something. Did Detroit drop its bid for the Republican National Convention? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200 60713/ap_on_el_pr/democratic_c onvention | ||
Jokerman Member Username: Jokerman Post Number: 43 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 67.125.189.14 |
Thank God! The last thing Detroit needs is a bunch of Republicans in town. Detroit was, is, and always should be, a Democratic stronghold. The Republicans are not friends to the working people of Detroit. Two things that my father taught me and that I learned growing up in Detroit: -Vote Democratic. -Support the unions. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 3993 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.11.208.227 |
Oh no, not this...again. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 360 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 24.192.25.47 |
Detroit should host the Olympics. And the Quicken Loans HQ. | ||
Mountainman Member Username: Mountainman Post Number: 90 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 153.90.110.121 |
You want this is in town?  | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 138 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.42.220.61 |
1980 was here...Im by no means a republican,. but anything that brings lots of people into the city and national attention is good. Besides, we'll have more protesters lol...but yes Detroit did drop its bid for both RNC and DNC in 2008. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 573 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.30 |
Uhhh, Mountainman, time to come down out of the mountains; Nixon's dead. | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 137 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 68.61.11.146 |
Why did they drop both? | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 129 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
Till we get a Cheesecake Factory, no go. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3158 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.162.56 |
Remember, as a certain forumer has reminded us, the Republicans are vehemently pro-Cheesecake Factory. | ||
Perfectgentleman Member Username: Perfectgentleman Post Number: 105 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 170.153.65.23 |
<sarcasm>Yes, Detroit will remain a Democratic stronghold, and it should because it has done so well under Democratic rule for decades...</sarcasm> | ||
Johnnny5 Member Username: Johnnny5 Post Number: 301 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 71.227.95.4 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2003 PR- 006-03 www.nyc.gov From the office of the Michael R. Bloomberg **Note I've changed all references of New York City to Detroit, Mayor Bloomberg to Kilpatrick and 2004 to 2008. DETROIT WINS BID FOR 2008 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION RNC Site Selection Committee Recommends Detroit to Host Presidential Convention Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick today expressed his enthusiasm for the Republican National Convention (RNC) Site Selection Committee's recommendation of Detroit to host the 2008 Republican National Convention. After months of bidding led by Mayor Kilpatrick, the RNC selected Detroit for the first time in its history (?). The Convention, which will take place in Ford Field, is expected to generate over $150 million in economic activity and put Detroit firmly at the center of the world's stage. Nearly 50,000 people are expected to attend the convention including over 15,000 members of the media. "The Republican National Committee will make history by coming to Detroit for the 2008 National Convention," said Mayor Kilpatrick. "This is an incredible boost for Detroit and the Republican National Committee's decision shows that if you want to promote your ideas and vision for the country, there's no place better in the world to do it than Detroit. I can't thank President Bush and the Republican National Committee enough for their faith in Detroit." IF ONLY IT WERE TRUE. =( (Message edited by Johnnny5 on July 14, 2006) | ||
Toledolaw05 Member Username: Toledolaw05 Post Number: 20 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 72.240.58.198 |
"Thank God! The last thing Detroit needs is a bunch of Republicans in town. Detroit was, is, and always should be, a Democratic stronghold. The Republicans are not friends to the working people of Detroit." I don't see Detroit thriving from a Democratic agenda either. What has the democratic party done in the last 25 years for the working man here in Detroit? | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 132 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
That's exactly what we need. More theives and liars in Detroit, en masse. | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 41 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 24.169.224.43 |
Jokerman: Cites don't try to attract political convensions on account of the politics involved...they're just after their money...it's no different than trying to attract the All-star game or Superbowl...it just brings an influx of cash into the region | ||
Irish_mafia Member Username: Irish_mafia Post Number: 572 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 75.9.255.242 |
"That's exactly what we need. More theives and liars in Detroit, en masse." ______________________________ _________________ No they skipped the Democratic convention too | ||
Misssocks Member Username: Misssocks Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.39.68.126 |
Guess what, Jokerman? There already are a bunch of Republicans in Detroit. They're your coworkers, your bartenders, in the bands you see, possibly among your friends---although you seem very intolerant so perhaps not there---and in every other faction of the population you encounter. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 134 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
What are you trying to do, scare the pee out of us? | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3159 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.162.56 |
"in the bands you see" Republican musicians? Probably less than 10%. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 631 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 209.69.221.253 |
Ah, Republicans. If you prick them, do they not bleed? | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1672 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
A better question to ask is what has the working man here in Detroit done for himself over the past 25 years? | ||
Udmphikapbob Member Username: Udmphikapbob Post Number: 156 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 206.81.45.34 |
and if you're bleeding, are they not pricks? | ||
Misssocks Member Username: Misssocks Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.39.68.126 |
Yes, there are Republican musicians. It may very well be 10%. That doesn't mean they aren't in Detroit, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jokerman and yourself, which was the point I was making. Republicans and Libertarians don't generally go around with bumper stickers and buttons and the rest of the Democrat/Liberal merch you guys seem to love, so we tend to remain undetected more often than not. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3160 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.162.56 |
"Republicans and Libertarians don't generally go around with bumper stickers and buttons and the rest of the Democrat/Liberal merch you guys seem to love, so we tend to remain undetected more often than not." Naw, I don't see any W '04 stickers on the road. | ||
Misssocks Member Username: Misssocks Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.39.68.126 |
Mybe you notice 'em more if it's the other team. Czar, I can't beleive you have over 3,000 posts. You ARE the Czar. | ||
Toledolaw05 Member Username: Toledolaw05 Post Number: 21 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 72.240.58.198 |
"A better question to ask is what has the working man here in Detroit done for himself over the past 25 year" This is a union/democratic town so why should they work when you can get a free handout | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3161 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.162.56 |
"Czar, I can't beleive you have over 3,000 posts." Believe me, neither can I. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3880 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.208.233.74 |
Every four years cities fight over the Republican and Democratic conventions. Detroit should be different...and go third party. Try to attract the Libertarian Party convention, the Green Party convention, hell while we are at it let's get the Natural Law and Prohibition Party to convene in Detroit. Think about it, the Days Inn on Jefferson would be booked solid for the entire summer of 2008! Does Lenora Fulani still have a political party? Invite Lenora and her eight friends as well. Fringe Fest '08 Detroit...everyone is welcome even John Schmitz! | ||
Jokerman Member Username: Jokerman Post Number: 46 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 67.125.189.14 |
Thankfully, they have not yet taken away our first amendment rights, so we are all free to express our opinions on this site. That's what makes this nation great. | ||
Misssocks Member Username: Misssocks Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.39.68.126 |
They haven't taken away any of your rights. Except, like, to allow people to smoke on private property in certain cities. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3882 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.208.233.74 |
Missrocks the Libertarian Party wants you at the 2008 LP Convention in Detroit! The Prohibition Party...not so much. Sorry. BTW I'm not making the Prohibition Party up either.  | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10318 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
Why Ferndale should host the DNC.  | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3162 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.172.67 |
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1953 Member Username: 1953 Post Number: 912 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 4.165.99.49 |
Being a Democratic town has worked wonders for Detroit. | ||
Mountainman Member Username: Mountainman Post Number: 92 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 153.90.110.121 |
I'm aware Nixon is dead. It was a joke. Much akin to the modern republican party. As far as your rights are going, you may want to look into the present administrations take on those (Wire taps, arrests and imprisonment without due process, etc.)As far as republicans and stickers go, I'm clearly finding them abnoxious and continously in my face. I'll take a walk and post some photos if you're doubt as to their existence. I'm not saying the democrats are the best and only answer. What I am getting at is the Republican party (and this present version of it particular) has done much to harm the city of Detroit. Why invite the fools into town that are tanking your economic engine? | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1936 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
uh.. yeah. Just look what they did to Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, Pittsburgh... oh, wait. Your the fool if you cannot see where the blame for tanking the economic engine squarely lies. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3885 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.208.233.74 |
 Support for Fringe Fest '08 Detroit grows! | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3886 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.208.233.74 |
 Vote Wallace-LeMay '08 The American Independent Party signs on with Fringe Fest '08. However their delegates will be more comfortable meeting in Howell. Close enought I guess | ||
Vandykenjefferson Member Username: Vandykenjefferson Post Number: 17 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.40.195.233 |
Atl_Runner- I don't see what atlanta, chicago, houston, miamai, san diego, san francisco, pittsburgh have in common.. Nearly half of those are historically Democratic cities. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3887 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.208.233.74 |
I think he was suggesting they were past hosts of the Republican National Convention. Let them have the GOP and even the Democrats, as the one political party opposed to sprawl and capable of stopping it, I know the United Fascist Union will be in Detroit for Fringe Fest '08!  Jack Grimes 2008 And no I didn't make the UFU up... http://joanne21921.tripod.com/
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Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 3890 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.42.65.36 |
The LaRouche Youth Movement will be in Detroit for Fringe Fest. Jeremiah Duggan says the event will be killer. http://www.justiceforjeremiah.com/  Also Angela Davis will keynote the Communist Party USA Fringe Fest '08 Convention to be held in Rasputin's Mazda hatchback. CPUSA officials says they still need delegates to fill the venue, please apply.  |
