If there were a North American DU Convention where would like it to be?

[devilgrrl]

What's a great location for a DU convention?

I'm partial to Chicago or New Orleans.

[Angelus]

1. North American?

I'd have to say somewhere in North Dakota. After all...that's the geographic center of NA. :)

[devilgrrl]

4. We can always consider Minneapolis/St. Paul?

That's not a bad location either. :-)

[Angelus]

7. No...I guess not.

:)

[chicaloca]

39. Yeah, that's what I was going to suggest!

You all could come see the lovli lakes! (But I don't think we have any majestic moose, at least not in the cities...) And we could TP Norm Coleman's house!

But seriously, since not too many people live around here, I do think Chicago would be the best choice.

[Bombtrack]

2. New Orleans would make the most sense

because it's near the middle of the country, and it's more fun than Chicago

Although there are probably more DUers in NYC than any other city.

Maybe you could have a tri-convention. Southerners can go to New Orleans, Northerers NYC, and Westerners Vegas or LA

[Lisa0825]

5. I loooooooooooooooove Nawlins:-)

[Rowdyboy]

6. Perfect...Plus, New Orleans is a DU sort of town...

(that, and its only 3 hours from here so I could go)

[Lisa0825]

34. Well, Nawlins is losing the poll, but if anyone ever wants to plan

a DU trip to the Big Easy, I am in!!! It's about a 6-7 hour drive for me (depending on construction), and I like to go there at least once a year.

[Rowdyboy]

45. My partner and I are going for 4 nights later this month...

First time in 3 years

[Droopy]

3. I'll go with Chicago

Centrally located liberal city. It would be fair to everyone as far as travel goes.

[Lisa0825]

33. oops... deleted... wrong place

[LWolf]

8. Vegas.

2nd choice: San Francisco

3rd choice: New Orleans

[POed_Ex_Repub]

9. I second the Vegas idea. n/t

[devilgrrl]

10. Sin City surrounded by freepers...

Not a bad choice but Vegas is soooo 'Mall of America' to me. :shrug:

[LWolf]

26. Yes, but it's a hell of a place

for a big gathering and a big party! No lack of space, food, drink, or entertainment.

To be honest, when I think about a national DU get together, that's what I think of...a big party.

:party:

[SarahB]

17. Ditto on Vegas

:7

Actually, since I'm in central CT, my FIRST choice would be somewhere between NY and Boston, but it would bot be very centralized and probably more pricey overall. Vegas would probably be the most affordable for the greatest majority of people and have the cheapest flights.

[Tweed]

46. Where in Central CT? I'm in Ridgefield for the summer

I could use some good resturant/theatre tips too

[SarahB]

56. I'm east of Hartford

Actually Ridgefield is more western CT/Litchfield or Fairfield County which I don't know too much about, but I think there are others here who might. I hope you enjoy our state while you're here. It has some good spots. :)

[madrchsod]

11. i went with chicago but the best

place in the midwest is madison wisconsin.one hell of alot cheaper than chicago

[devilgrrl]

12. How about Austin, Texas?

Another good location IMHO.

[GOPisEvil]

57. I vote for that!

:7

[Don_G]

13. Probably Vegas

Just because there always seems to be a cheap package between the major cities nationwide and there.

Otherwise, I'd opt for Chicago.

[Hubert Flottz]

14. Charleston WV!

We would outnumber the GOPers at least three to one and we got good beer and ribs!

[Parrcrow]

15. HeyHey's cabin!

I'll bring the fritos.

[HEyHEY]

22. yeeha!

I got dibs on a bed

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

16. The Black Hills of South Dakota

A very spiritual place, a very beautiful place, far from the noise and congestion of the city.

[terrya]

18. Either Chicago or Toronto would be perfect. eom

[achtung_circus]

19. Tuktoyuktuk

[Nevernose]

20. Vegas: Tie-in with BartCop's annual trip

Plus, wide range of hotels/prices and cheap airfare.

[testing123]

21. Florida

I would have a reason to visit some old friends as well as some new ones.

:hi:

[devilgrrl]

23. afternoon kick

:kick:

[ForrestGump]

24. Another for Vegas, baby

Bright light city, etc.

And we all get to wear cowboy hats and Nudie suits.

Or not.

[RebelOne]

25. Atlanta, GA

as I don't want to travel too far from home.

[mac56]

31. Second for Hot 'Lanta

nm

[MercutioATC]

27. Cleveland! The first stop for Kerry/Edwards.

[SmileyBoy]

28. The closest large city to the geographical center of NA is...

Winnipeg.

[CO Liberal]

29. Denver

It's a main hub for United Airlines.

[Radical Activist]

30. I picked Chicago

It's centrally located for everyone, is a transportation hub and is a hell of a lot of fun.
New Orleans would be my second choice. It's closer to home for me, near the middle of the country and also a lot of fun.

[ForrestGump]

53. Wouldn't St Louis be closer to the center of the US than either

Chicago or Nawlins?

[Radical Activist]

58. True, and

I like St. Louis but I don't think its as fun as Chicago or New Orleans. I wouldn't complain if it was there though.

[WillyBrandt]

32. NYC - The Greatest City in the World. Clearly.

[Tweed]

47. Greatest city in the world except for Chicago that is

The DU sees that loud and clear. Plus Chicago is ten times better then New York.

[flamingyouth]

35. SF - apparently the token West Coast city listed

Hello, there are millions of out here in the Pacific time zone - nice to meet you all!:D

Whoops - didn't see Vancouver. That's actually my choice. I can be there by midnight, in fact!

[philosophie_en_rose]

36. Seattle!

Good food, entertaining weather, liberal atmosphere, beautiful outdoor environments - beaches, mountains, parks, lakes, etc.

[flamingyouth]

37. Not to mention the two of US!

What more could people want, really?:D

[philosophie_en_rose]

40. No kidding.

:) Why wouldn't anyone want to come to see the beautiful sights of Seattle and vicinity? :)

[saracat]

51. and you have Ron Reagan Jr. Too!

[fortyfeetunder]

38. it'd have to be mid-July to be worthwhile.

the driest weather of the year is coming up...

[flamingyouth]

41. Seattle is still fine in the rain

In the summer at least - I'd advise against conventions here in December or January.:scared:

[ForrestGump]

42. Why does everyone always vote for Chicago when this question's asked?

No offense to DU's Chicagoans, but Chicago, Chicago's Not My Kind Of Town. :-(

[Tweed]

48. What don't you like about Chicago? What isn't there to like about my city

Maybe you just need to be pointed in the right direction.

[ForrestGump]

52. Maybe. But I just didn't like it. It was one of the few places

that just gave me a bad feeling, one that was strong, persisted throughout my time there, and was based on no apparent immediate reason.

Not that I liked the place that much on another level, either -- just too gray, drab, and 'industrial' compared to where I came from and the places that I'd already seen and liked. Some great architecture, but just not a place that appealed to my innate sense of aesthetics. Felt wrong. And more so than some of the other Midwest cities I've visited, most of which I acknowledge as being far less spiffy a place than Chicago (but none of which gave me that ominous feeling).

I guess I'm not inherently an Eastern-city dude, or a Chicago dude. Maybe I was Al Capone in a previous life. That might explain it. Phoenix, AZ, gave me exactly the same feeling, though -- couldn't wait to get out of that place.

[ReaderSushi]

43. Where does everyone live?

Let's try to figure out where everyone lives first.
Chicago is centrally located but not too useful if most DUers are concentrated in another region as opposed to being spread out evanly.
It's obvious DUers can be found everywhere but we should choose a place accesible to most.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

44. Washington DC!

And not because I live nearby...

Wouldn't it be great to camp out near the White House with pickets in-hand? :bounce:

[Bat Boy]

49. Chicago!

If I can walk to it, I'm more likely to attend...

[saracat]

50. New Orleans!

I have always wanted to go there!

[Magrittes Pipe]

54. Chicago isn't my favorite city...

...but I voted for it anyway.

Centrally located, and all.

[nuxvomica]

55. Chicago would probably have the best rates

The last time I stayed in Chicago, I was amazed at how inexpensive good hotels and restaurants were, in comparison to Boston, DC, NYC and Miami. It seems the less expensive the venue, the more people would be able to attend. And it's a wonderful city to visit anyway. :-)

[SoCalDem]

59. Kansas City is geographically logical..and good barbeque

:)

[geniph]

60. Reno!

Hotels and airfare are dirt-cheap, it's reasonably central compared to the coastal cities mentioned, and it's a great city for grownups to do their own thing. Vegas is too, of course, but Reno's cheaper and more central for the folks who live further north.