| QUOTE (gtrplr @ 28-Jul-2004, 10:26 AM) |
| Doesn't surprise me. The Dems want to include everyone. Except those who disagree with them, of course. |
Let's see if the Republicants offer Nader access.
I think not. | Printable Version of Topic
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| Posted by: Shamalama 28-Jul-2004, 08:55 AM |
| Nader barred from FleetCenter during Democratic convention Move comes despite the granting of passes to Republicans By STEWART M. POWELL SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER WASHINGTON BUREAU BOSTON -- Democrats ended their courtship of independent candidate Ralph Nader yesterday and told the potential political spoiler to stay away from the Democratic National Convention, which gathers today to nominate Sen. John Kerry. Democratic Party Chairman Terry McAuliffe announced that he would not give Nader the credentials required to get past barricades and security personnel to enter FleetCenter because Nader's third-party candidacy could steal votes from the Democratic nominee. Nader said he planned to seek a credential, presumably to allow him access to delegates and the news media inside the convention hall. "We will not be giving Ralph Nader a credential to our convention," McAuliffe said, scoffing at Nader's theory that his candidacy would actually draw votes away from Bush rather than Kerry. A number of GOP officials have obtained credentials from McAuliffe, allowing them to gain access to television network booths inside FleetCenter in order to offer running Republican commentary on the Democrats' proceedings. Republican officials are reciprocating at their New York City convention beginning Aug. 31 by giving a number of Democratic officials access in order to provide commentary to TV networks. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/183573_nader26.html |
| Posted by: gtrplr 28-Jul-2004, 09:26 AM |
| Doesn't surprise me. The Dems want to include everyone. Except those who disagree with them, of course. |
| Posted by: maisky 28-Jul-2004, 10:32 AM | ||
Let's see if the Republicants offer Nader access. I think not. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 28-Jul-2004, 02:29 PM | ||
 I'm still trying to figure out if ANYONE will allow him access. |
| Posted by: maisky 28-Jul-2004, 08:52 PM |
Good point, Brother S.!!!  At this point, I don't think he could gain admission to a cat house with a handful of 20s.  |
| Posted by: Shamalama 29-Jul-2004, 10:47 AM | ||
Oh, that reminds me: When are you visiting Marietta? Do I need to stock up on a handful of 20's? |
| Posted by: maisky 29-Jul-2004, 04:45 PM | ||||
I don't know about the visit. The company (Solvay) is S L O W. I have an interview next week with a company in Michigan. Time will tell. |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 30-Jul-2004, 06:58 AM | ||
Having Nader around would seem to be akin to having a root canal done while listening to Ted Kennedy sermonize on morality. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 30-Jul-2004, 12:26 PM |
THANKS BROTHER MMD!  I got a headache just reading your post. - root canal - Ted Kennedy sermonize on morality - Shamalama reaching for more Oxycontin |
| Posted by: gtrplr 30-Jul-2004, 12:48 PM | ||
There's got to be an Abu Grahib joke in here somewhere. |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 30-Jul-2004, 02:11 PM | ||
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How about, listening to Nader is like being on the bottom of the pile at Abu Ghraib? |