Anyone planning to watch the repuke convention?

[ailsagirl]

For myself, I can't bear to hear their lying, poison rhetoric, suffer through the lusty cheers, or look into the faces of a million morons. I think I'll let Martin-Chris-Ed-Rachel-Al-Lawrence do the dirty work, then listen to them as they discuss the "high points" of each day of the convention.

My stomach may not even be strong enough for that. I'm already so enraged/outraged I can hardly stand it.

Other thoughts?

[RagAss]

1. I'd rather watch my dog take a shit.

[ailsagirl]

2. Well, that certainly answers the question

[Auggie]

13. LOL

[Cha]

24. No difference.

I was new to politics in 2000 and I started to watch the repu convention to learn about things and I don't remember exactly what it was but I was repulsed and turned it off. Probably stupid's face grinning like an idiot.

I cancelled all narrative driven "news" in 2002.

[RagAss]

42. Good for you. I bet there is far less stress in your life for it.

[cali]

3. yes. as much as I can stand.

[a geek named Bob]

4. you mean there's a reason for watching it

other then listening for the dog whistles, and the whinging pleas of:

"Please, please, PLEASE vote for us!

[ailsagirl]

6. Probably no reason-- you're right

Honestly, the repugs might as well be a bunch of NAZIS as far as I'm concerned. The similarties are truly astonishing. Horrible.

[a geek named Bob]

10. If they turn out to be Nazis

Then perhaps some of us should engage in honorable family traditions...

Hunting

[FLyellowdog]

5. Only if the hurricane hits it. nt.

[Brigid]

25. LOL!

Aliasgirl, I nominate FLyellowdog as your winner!

[FLyellowdog]

41. Why, thank you. I haven't won anything all day.

[avebury]

39. Now that would be fun! nt

[librechik]

7. gotta watch--we're covering it, as usual n/t

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[ailsagirl]

15. Good luck with that!

Well, fortify yourself...this one may well be the most grotesquely over-the-top one ever.

[1-Old-Man]

8. I am very much hoping to see a revolt by the Ron Paul people - can't wait.

[justabob]

35. that is what I want to see too

There are too many people who really don't like Romney, even in the GOP camp. Whether it is the Paulites or some other sect raising hell, it could be very interesting. The other thing is that Romney's campaign is kind of like watching a train wreck.... You want to look away, but you just can't.

[randr]

9. Got my popcorn ready

I will not be able to make it through the hate mongering that is sure to ensue, but the floor fights and back stabbing will be extraordinary.

[Raine]

11. I always watch, I'm a glutton for punishment

plus it helps me lose weight. I either lose my appetite totally or what I eat I can't hold down.

[ailsagirl]

16. LOL

[nevergiveup]

12. No, I am old and my mind needs stimulation.

I have several recorded episodes of "The Swamp People" and also "Ice Road Truckers" which I will be watching during the Republican Convention. I also have a large crossword puzzle of the guy throwing a shoe at Idiot Son which needs some attention.

[ailsagirl]

17. Hee hee

I hope it's on only one network so I don't accidentally come across it when I'm channel surfing.

[Greywing]

14. GOP is counting on big bragging rights

for # of people who watch ... Priebus has mentioned that several times. They seem to think that if there are big numbers watching convention it means Romney will win. Personally I think it will be more a case of Know Thy Enemy.

I don't know if I can bear to watch these lying POSs talk about their platform or that insipid smile that Mitt will wear each time people clap and cheer.

I too feel enraged. I am actually to the point of feeling hatred ... and I don't think that is anyway to feel.

[ailsagirl]

19. I know what you mean

It's hard not to feel hatred-- "those people" are bound and determined to destroy America. It's as if a huge number of people came over here from some foreign locale and started attacking our country. (Under the guise of "Americans.&quot It's unbelievable.

It still feels like a horrendous nightmare.

[fleur-de-lisa]

18. one of those fuckheads will say something utterly ridiculous

I plan to run a stop watch to see how long it takes for one of those fuckheads to say something utterly ridiculous on stage, then see how long it takes him/her to walk it back and plead "I miss-spoke".

[ailsagirl]

20. One? Hell, they all will! LOL

[nc4bo]

21. Yes but don't want to do it alone. Looks like I'll have my DU buds to share it with. nt

[nolabear]

22. Wouldn't miss it for the world. My fantasy:

That baby hurricane, Isaac, blows in right about the time Ryan takes the stage, cuts the power on and off all through his speech, and when Romney gets up there the place goes dark. A girl can dream.

But of course I'll watch, with a chunk of wood between my teeth and a few shots of something under my belt, but I'll watch.

[Auntie Bush]

23. I'll probably watch because I'm just so curious. However, I'll have my barf bag handy.

Besides, I like to hear things with my own ears...not someone elses recount...even if it's Rachael!

[nadinbrzezinski]

26. Yup, part of the job!

[ArnoldLayne]

27. No my stomach couldnt take it.

I cant take enough Xanax to get me through the first hour.

[ailsagirl]

80. Xanax or Zantac?

Either one should do the job!!

[XemaSab]

28. I am SO there

[zappaman]

29. I've tried.

It's just damn impossible to get through more than 5 minutes at a time without feeling sick and/or angry.

[JoePhilly]

30. If possible, I'll be trying to watch Stephanie Miller's coverage of it. Or what Current has on.

[Mz Pip]

31. Just the Daily Show coverage.

It's not as though I am one of those 5% who hasn't made up her mind.

[Nevernose]

58. Their coverage in 2004 (or 2000? Has it been that long already?)

Is, to this day, one of the funniest things I've ever seen. The bit about, "the stench of sulphur fills the air, and the evil is pervasive, almost palpable. Soon the attendees will don their goat's head masks..."

[CTyankee]

32. NO.

I'll watch just LIMITED discussion on liberal websites/cable shows.

this is heavy violence porn IMO. I have no use for it in my life...

[99th_Monkey]

33. If I had full cable, I'd watch Tweety/Maddow coverage on MSNBC

That should be quite an interesting lens to watch it through

[GoCubsGo]

34. Oh, hell no.

I can't afford to buy a new TV, and I don't want to risk setting the house on fire after I throw a heavy object though the screen. So, I'll be watching the Cubs. As bad as they are this year, they're still preferable to that pack of filth.

[Earth_First]

36. No, I plan on disrupting it...

[Chorophyll]

37. No.

I'm too young to deal with the cardiac issues that would no doubt result from watching it.

[NV Whino]

38. This is the first year I've ever planned to watch

I think it will be the biggest clusterfuck ever perpetrated on the American people. I can't wait to see those fuckdouches screw themselves.

[sarcasmo]

40. I think the Ron Paul folks are going to make this one of the more

entertaining Republican conventions.

[ailsagirl]

44. I can't stand to even LOOK at either candidate-- nor any of the repukes, for that matter

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I'd never make it as a liberal talk show host-- they have to watch/listen the repukes all the time to keep up on the latest outrage. My hat's off to them-- I couldn't do that in a million years!!!!!!!!!

[sarcasmo]

47. I hear yeah, but it will be interesting to hear if the Paul delegates boo

R money.

[ailsagirl]

52. I'll certainly hear about that-- through the MSNBC gang, who will undoubtedly have clips

Somehow it isn't as disgusting to watch the repukes if it's filtered through MSNBC...

[riverbendviewgal]

43. It might be interesting if a hurricane hits Tampa while the convention is happening.

Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews will be anchoring on Cnbc

[ailsagirl]

45. Thanks for the info-- I can't WAIT for the DNC

Now that's something I can sink my teeth into!!

[Retrograde]

46. Normally I would, but I'll be travelling

and don't know if I'll have access to a TV. And I really wanted to see Queen Ann's speech...

I'm sure DU will keep me posted on anything important that happens.

[ailsagirl]

54. You betcha' we will!!

[NoPasaran]

48. I'd rather be nailed in a barrel with three wolverines

So, no, I don't think I will. Nor will I watch any coverage of it on news shows. The Daily Show? Sorry, it's Chelsea Lately next week.

[Liberal In Texas]

49. It'll be interesting if the hurricane blows it away.

I wonder if we'll hear about "God's Punishment" from the usual suspects.

[ailsagirl]

56. LOL!! I'm getting a lot of great responses!!

Thanks, all!!

[Zoeisright]

50. I have no desire for my eyes to bleed right out of my head.

Plus the television would be kicked in.

So, no.

[madrchsod]

51. lets see............no

[liberalmuse]

53. I'm counting on the sadists at DU to watch for me...

and promptly report it here, where I shall be waiting.

[demosincebirth]

55. Not a chance.

[AlinPA]

57. No. It will be sickening. Is Joe Lieberman scheduled to speak there again?

[treestar]

59. I think I'll rely on DU and reports

I don't think I could take more than 20 minutes of Republican hot air.

[ailsagirl]

61. The first night and last night would be the times I would most avoid it.

I wonder what the prevailing mood will be-- do they know they have a flop for a candidate? Will it be hard for them to stir up enthusiasm, even if it's fake? Or, like the automatons they are, do they just reflexively scream, yell, and wave their signs?

They make me sick.

[DonCoquixote]

60. I will be stuck here

with little to no choice as even the local papers are talking about it every damned day. I do plan to wirte here about the local reaction, especially since locals are already annoyed about traffic.

[ailsagirl]

62. Keep us posted! I know you will.

[brooklynite]

63. It's always a good idea to know what the enemy is doing...

Isolating yourself in a bubble that only reinforces your own beliefs and prejudices is never a good idea.

[FLyellowdog]

64. Here's silver lining...

Democractic billboard will greet conventioneers.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/billboard-greets-rnc-guests-welcome-tampa-city-run-democrats

(Somebody put this photo up...I don't know how.)

[ailsagirl]

73. Now that's inspired!!

Very creative. Should put the repukes in a great[i/] mood!

[NashvilleLefty]

65. It should be hilarious!

But, then again, I might feel like throwing something at the TV. I really can't afford a new TV.

[Skip Intro]

66. Yes, of course.

I want to hear what they have to say and see the show they put on.

I would rather see and hear for myself and form my own opinions firsthand.

What is the worst that can happen?

It's reality.

And I love politics.

And it might be entertaining as hell.

[MrMickeysMom]

67. Only if there are drinking games involved...

And, I can think of so many of them.

Remember "Indecision" on Comedy Central? That's gonna be hard to top...

[backscatter712]

68. Know thy enemy - I'll probably watch at least some of it.

But I'm going to need a lot of alcohol...

[Blue Idaho]

69. Only if Ron Paul starts a riot from the floor.

Otherwise I have a sock drawer that needs re-arranging.

[B Calm]

70. Looking forward to the Ron Paul delegates

raising holy hell and who knows, this could be their last convention!

[Jack Sprat]

71. Not.

That week will be dedicated to the approach of college football kicking off.

[silvershadow]

72. Gotta watch. Hoping for full-on chaos.

[just1voice]

74. Rec'd for use of the word "repuke", I use it all the time

Talk to or even listen to any (R) for more than 5 minutes and the gagging vomit reflex ensues.

[white_wolf]

75. If anyone has ever heard of the Angry Video Game Nerd, he sums up all the things I'd rather do.

[Kalidurga]

76. Gosh I dunno

I might watch parts of it. I might get a bottle of something and take a swig every time someone says something stupid. I will be drunk off my azz in under a half an hour.

[Frustratedlady]

77. I wouldn't miss it. Got my popcorn ready along with my antacids.

It will be a personal challenge to see if I can stand it, but I've watched both conventions. The pug convention is good for laughs. Didn't they OK guns? If so, there may be an interesting exchange of ideas...not that I'm advocating the use of guns, but they made the laws and have no one to blame but themselves. I'm sure they'll understand if someone uses their Constitutional Rights. Sheesh!

[David in Canada]

78. Yes, Abso-fucking-lutely

Yes, I intend to watch it. I hope Ron Paul and His (Not So) Merry Band of Misfits really make the Fancy Feast fly. I'm in the mood for a good heaping serving of cat fud.

[MadrasT]

79. My blood pressure can't take it. n/t