August 26, 2004
Convention Convention Convention
The Republican National Convention hasn't even started, but Gothamist feels like it has! We can't decide if it's because every other thing we read is about the convention or if it's just wishful thinking...probably some of both. We can't wait to head to the West 30s to check out the helmets with surveillance cameras the Department of Homeland Security outfitted the Federal Protection Service with - they look like slightly more modern welders. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge visited NYC yesterday, and the Mayor and Police Commissioner showed him how NYC is ready. Mayor Bloomberg said the extra security measures were inconvenient but worth it and that NYers appreciated extra security. Yes, extra security is great, but will it bring a better understanding of the issues in both political parties that matter to Americans? And while there's no protest rally in Central Park, some protesters have hung a banner outside the Plaza Hotel, which is brilliant!
Local media's convention coverage:
- New York magazine's convention guide hit the stands and will be publishing daily updates...we are so loving their photographs of Bloomberg and the elephant (right).
- Village Voice's convention guide; the Voice reports on fear that protesters acting out will only help the Republican effort.
- NY1's Convention Survival Guide; LIRR commuters are being told they should take the subways when commuting into the city and you can see anti-war posters at a Chelsea gallery
- Newsday's convention guide; we like the story about the expensive fundraising events, like the $30,000 ticket for "Martinis in Manhattan." Even at the expensive price of $15 for a high-end martini, that means some people are drinking 2000 martinis, which means a messy messy hotel bathroom in the morning. And the poor volunteers whose Social Security numbers, amongst other info, was emailed out.
- NY Times Convention 2004; there's an article about how Pataki will be center stage today and about yesterday's article on Lynyrd Skynyrd performing and how the celebrities for this convention are deliciously B- and C-list (hello, Stephen Baldwin).
- The Observer published its convention issue; in a page 1 story, this line - "What’s interesting is that the delegates come from the same places we do, the places we left to move here, and so we are—more than we care to admit—like them" - rings true until Gothamist remembers that we live here everyday now.
- Convention coverage from ABC 7, CBS 2, and NBC 4.
Finally, here it from the horse's mouth: The GOP's Republican National Convention site. And if you get tired of that, here's the Democratic National Commmittee's site.
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everyone who opposes the Bush radicals should read this:
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2004/08/25_lakoff.shtml
Now That's A statement!
Likely, they were arrested (The link to the story seems to be broken) but I bet they think it was worth it.
Can you believe that the Southern Republicans are gathering at Crobar on Sunday? It's just down the block from the Eagle's (gay leather bar)Sunday Night Beer Blast. Sounds like an opportunity for a fun combination!
What irks me is that the nearest Filene's to where I live for some strange reason does not have the matching panties to the bras anymore!
What's with that! That makes about as much sense as anything I've heard the Liberal Democrats ranting and raving about!!!!!!!
So Rose, you are equating not being able to get to fucking Filene's with dead soldiers or 1.3 million Americans now living in poverty? Give me a break!
Uh... I think Rose is practicing what is called humor...
...or a lack of mental depth masquerading as humor.
unfortunately, based on other posts I've seen by her before, I think shes being perfectly sincere.
http://cbsnewyork.com/topstories/topstoriesny_story_239110926.html
Check the above URL for the latest Qunnipiac poll--a huge majority of registered voters in New York City are for the Central Park Protest and even supprot not only the protests in general but [peaceful] civil disobedience. The protests are not going to be a bunch of outsiders coming inot our city to impose thier will on us---that's what the republicans are doing.
Oh... I *really* hope she was trying to be funny.
I'll be sucking on pina coladas in the Hamptons while you get cavity-searched by the Fuzz. Envy me.
I believe that sucking on pina coladas in the Hamptons is a positive thing. Pity me.
I'll be sucking on nipples and other female bodyparts at Burning Man :)
(but i will be marching in spirit, protesting the despots who weakened our nation in so many ways.)
Call me simple, but I'll be protesting Bush by not voting for him.
Just returned from MSG and the Farley Post Office where the media is station (used the media walkway over 8th Ave.)... the site is pretty dead today... alot of last minute construction work to finish the arena floor.
The protests are not going to be a bunch of outsiders coming inot our city to impose thier will on us---that's what the republicans are doing.
Don't forget that some of us who have been born and raised and still live in New York are not only Republicans but (gasp!) social conservatives!
as was posted elsewhere in a related thread, democrats outnumber republicans in this city by a margin of about 4 - 1, despite having elected 2 republican mayors. This city's spirit overall is not one of social conservatism. So it is not innacurate for most people to feel invaded by the RNC.
stabone: farking awesome.