DNC Convention Costs Leaving Young And Poor Delegates Out In The Cold

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Boreas

If it were true, you might have a point.

It isn't? I suppose you have some proof of that.

[Rajoo]

Originally Posted by bobabode

Annoying me? Naw, just amused that a full grown atheist has found religion in a cranky old Jewish cat who ran off to Vermont in the '60's and chucked all the math you learned at Cal State.
'Tis a puzzle, Raj. (grin deleted for exceeding limit)

1. Of course I am annoying you, I can read it in your responses.

2. Bernie won all of his elections using his own name unlike our Mrs. Bill Clinton. 2x

3. Cal State??????? Hillarybots in all probability went to Cal State University at different locations and probably dropped out because math was a required subject.

I am a graduate of University of Illinois.

[bobabode]

Actually, I'm feeling a bit sorry for you Raj. It sucks when you've invested so much into a candidate only to see him fail. Your responses these days are full of rage. Have a healing trip to Mumbai and enjoy the family.


Sorry if I've added to your misery.

Peace.

[icenine]

Originally Posted by Rajoo

Sorry that I am annoying you Ice (but not Bob). Every time that Hillary won more votes than Bernie is brought up with reference to the general election, it is a meaningless statistic. Bob's post said "4 million more voters who prefer Clinton over another politician" and I called it nonsense. What if there were three instead of two? Would HRC have won 4 million more votes? Or if there were four? See how this number has no statistical significance?

Then I brought up the fact that as of today Hillary's popularity for President is at -55. Now tell me, how is this Hillary bashing other than that I responded to Bob's misplaced bravado regarding all things Hillary.

Planes have wifi, I have a smart phone................

The same ballot I voted with had Sanders name on it...yet Hillary won California.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by barbara

For crying out loud..... Which idiot thought it was going to be cheap??

Ever price going to the Olympics?

Or any other major event?

This is your rational?

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Not my problem. Philly deserves any and all the money they can squeeze out of the convention. This is the Superbowl of politics. You pay to play/attend.

can't disagree but should a democracy function as such?

I think this more a philosophical discussion. Comparing a governing system to a sport event does not seem appropriate.

Either way I'll lose no sleep over it.

[barbara]

Originally Posted by noonereal

can't disagree but should a democracy function as such?



I think this more a philosophical discussion. Comparing a governing system to a sport event does not seem appropriate.



Either way I'll lose no sleep over it.

It wasn't a comparison of a political event and a sporting event.

It was a comparison about how people think nothing of paying big bucks to go to a sporting event yet complain about comparable costs of attending a convention.

It was about the cost.... Not the event.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by barbara

It wasn't a comparison of a political event and a sporting event.

It was a comparison about how people think nothing of paying big bucks to go to a sporting event yet complain about comparable costs of attending a convention.

It was about the cost.... Not the event.

... this is about people not being able to participate in democracy because of their financial limitations not unable to attend a sports events because of limited finances.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by noonereal

... this is about people not being able to participate in democracy because of their financial limitations not unable to attend a sports events because of limited finances.

Anytime there is a big event in a city (Mardi Grass, Jazz Fest, Superbowl, NCAA Final Four, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, etc.), hotel rooms there get very expensive. Supply and demand.

[whell]

I think its a shame that the Dems are disenfranchising and marginalizing the poor like this.