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The Convention (OC related posts)
- Thread starter peter nap
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During one of the three hour waits, I was sitting next to my camera on the media section. Bill Janis came by and started joking with two friends.
I walked over and said Excuse me but aren't you Senator Saslaw. He literally roared "I am NOT Senator Saslaw"
Then he realized who I was and pointed his finger at me and said "Here I've been nice to you all these years. I'll get you for that".:lol:
I walked over and said Excuse me but aren't you Senator Saslaw. He literally roared "I am NOT Senator Saslaw"
Then he realized who I was and pointed his finger at me and said "Here I've been nice to you all these years. I'll get you for that".:lol:
Marco - I was at the VCDL table on Saturday, though I spent most of the day away from the table handing out stickers. Philip and I and others were open carrying.
I actually thought there was more OC than the last time I attended.
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I had what I thought was the absolute best experience yesterday.
I was standing just inside the front door, handing out GSL stickers, and also had a roll each of "NO GUN CONTROL" and the just-say-no-to-JMDD stickers.
Jeannemarie was, at one point, standing not three feet to my left, talking to a man. She was speaking softly, but I heard the words "gun show" a couple of times. For at least ten minutes, perhaps even 15 or more, we were in the same relative positions.
Throughout this, I had people MOBBING me for stickers. Often several deep. I was freely handing out GSL, and offering the others to whomever wanted them; I didn't have enough hands for all 3.
Several people during the day asked me about the no-JMDD sticker, and I explained. I was amused at the number who had bought her line that she owns a gun and thus is pro-2A. (I'd love to see her load and fire that gun!) One woman at the table, as I was explaining the sticker to another person, said "but she owns a gun!" When I said yes, she says so and I have no reason to doubt her, but she's endorsed by Bloomberg, told me "that was years ago" and when I said "she also carried a gun-control bill" the woman sniffed, tossed her head, and walked away.
Many people asked for specifics, and I was pleased I had read the PAC e-mail detailing the rationale, so I had facts on the tip of my tongue.
Only one negative comment all day. A Jeannemarie person walked by and said "smart people save lives, not guns". He was gone before I had a chance to engage him at all, but you might imagine the two are not mutually exclusive. (And does he think Jeannemarie is "smart"?)
One person wanted to know if it's the person who kills, and not the gun, how a gun can save a life. I had to go very basic in explaining to her the deterrent effect of firearms and confidence.
Since I had absolutely no personal concern at all for who was nominated (other than being able to articulate for VCDL), I was able to just enjoy the outside of the apparent goat-rope inside. I was exhausted as I left, but consider it a great day.
I was standing just inside the front door, handing out GSL stickers, and also had a roll each of "NO GUN CONTROL" and the just-say-no-to-JMDD stickers.
Jeannemarie was, at one point, standing not three feet to my left, talking to a man. She was speaking softly, but I heard the words "gun show" a couple of times. For at least ten minutes, perhaps even 15 or more, we were in the same relative positions.
Throughout this, I had people MOBBING me for stickers. Often several deep. I was freely handing out GSL, and offering the others to whomever wanted them; I didn't have enough hands for all 3.
Several people during the day asked me about the no-JMDD sticker, and I explained. I was amused at the number who had bought her line that she owns a gun and thus is pro-2A. (I'd love to see her load and fire that gun!) One woman at the table, as I was explaining the sticker to another person, said "but she owns a gun!" When I said yes, she says so and I have no reason to doubt her, but she's endorsed by Bloomberg, told me "that was years ago" and when I said "she also carried a gun-control bill" the woman sniffed, tossed her head, and walked away.
Many people asked for specifics, and I was pleased I had read the PAC e-mail detailing the rationale, so I had facts on the tip of my tongue.
Only one negative comment all day. A Jeannemarie person walked by and said "smart people save lives, not guns". He was gone before I had a chance to engage him at all, but you might imagine the two are not mutually exclusive. (And does he think Jeannemarie is "smart"?)
One person wanted to know if it's the person who kills, and not the gun, how a gun can save a life. I had to go very basic in explaining to her the deterrent effect of firearms and confidence.
Since I had absolutely no personal concern at all for who was nominated (other than being able to articulate for VCDL), I was able to just enjoy the outside of the apparent goat-rope inside. I was exhausted as I left, but consider it a great day.
Amen!
I said elsewhere today "Tess, Dale and the others were doing a great job"
There was a sea of GSL stickers.
MARCO....sorry I missed you!
The two best predictors turned out to be a TV Engineer from NOVA, who called it perfectly on Friday evening, and a VCDL member who I had met at the picnic and had mistaken me for another VCDL member.
Anyway, he had it pegged pretty well too but his was based more on what happens to the vote pool of candidates that were eliminated.
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Marco
Regular Member
I didn't get to go... I wanted and planned to be a delegate but the wife's job had different ideas. I have friends that went.
With no one to watch the kids (nearest relative is in NYC) I had no desire to brave the crowd and waiting around with 4 kids.
I don't understand, why would VCDL set up the booth at the furthest point from the main entrance?
don't know what you're looking here for ... oh yeah, "reading between the lines"
Wouldn't it make sense to be in a highly visible position where people can see the booth as soon as they walk in?
zoom6zoom
Regular Member
My guess would be that you don't always get to pick your own location.
They give the nearest locations to the tables that have the purdy girls in the too tight dresses.:lol: Selling stuff.
This woman wanted to show me her ....er, necklace she was selling
They give the nearest locations to the tables that have the purdy girls in the too tight dresses.:lol: Selling stuff.
This woman wanted to show me her ....er, necklace she was selling
Well did you .... um, buy Her necklace ??
I couldn't figure the price out. Something by the hour.:uhoh:
The Wolfhound
Regular Member
Can anyone clarify?
A rumor reached me that it was necessary for the Republican Party to purchase additional insurance to "ALLOW" the carry of weapons at the convention site? My initial response is BS, then WTF? Extra insurance for a constitutionally protected legal excercise? Did this occur? How could such a requirement (in a City owned property) be legal or justified? I feel outrage simmering again. Can anyone clear this up?
A rumor reached me that it was necessary for the Republican Party to purchase additional insurance to "ALLOW" the carry of weapons at the convention site? My initial response is BS, then WTF? Extra insurance for a constitutionally protected legal excercise? Did this occur? How could such a requirement (in a City owned property) be legal or justified? I feel outrage simmering again. Can anyone clear this up?
I too have questioned this oft repeated allegation - started with the previous GOP convention. Would like to see the defining clause/rider in that policy and the premium associated with it.