RNC Convention Week

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  1. LoneStarGal

    LoneStarGal Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Trump kicks off the RNC Convention.

     
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    Trump actually has live people applauding about his accomplishments, laughing at his jokes, and chanting "Four more years!" It's not the 19,000 he wanted, but enough to feel more exciting.
     
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    Ah, the human lying machine is back in action.

    Puttin' on a show for some hard-core useful idiots, no doubt.

    Sorry I missed it.

    Since my time is so preciou$, I'll just wait to hear from those FACT-checkers... :thumbsup: :flagus:
     
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    I'm sure CNN and MSNBC will tell you the complete truth, as usual. LOL
     
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    That they do!
     
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    Roll Call Vote to Officially Nominate Trump as the Republican Party Candidate 2020.

    Six delegates per state were able to attend the convention live, due to Covid restrictions on spacing.

    This is 4.5 hours long, but the intro prayer was nice. Star Spangled Banner sung by Mary Milben. Beautiful singing voice.

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    ~ Trump is making good points about restrictions / regulations that stop progress in America yet it continues unabated in other countries. Texas ( oil / fracking / natural gas ) & California ( rare earth ) used as example.
    Important issues !
     
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    Republicans....Leaving the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, as originally written.
     
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    James California Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    ~ I was listening and could not believe my ears . ( At my age one ear ain't as good ) Then it was pointed out as being intentional. Sad ...
     
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    I plan to watch as little of the star as possible. I just forwarded through his opening words on Andrea Mitchell and MPDaily. I am shocked to hear that the Republicans are at least honest enough not to present a platform.We'll just go on letting Trump make it up as he goes along.
     
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    Too bad there's no evidence that the alleged god actually exists.

    Just like saying 'under the tooth fairy'...
     
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    Same platform already adopted from 2016. With the addition of:

    Building on the incredible achievements of President Donald J. Trump’s first term in office, the President’s re-election campaign today released a set of core priorities for a second term under the banner of 'Fighting for You!' President Trump’s boundless optimism and certainty in America’s greatness is reflected in his second-term goals and stands in stark contrast to the gloomy vision of America projected by Joe Biden and Democrats.

    President Trump will further illuminate these plans during his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican National Convention. Over the coming weeks, the President will be sharing additional details about his plans through policy-focused speeches on the campaign trail.

    President Trump: Fighting for You!

    JOBS

    • Create 10 Million New Jobs in 10 Months
    • Create 1 Million New Small Businesses
    • Cut Taxes to Boost Take-Home Pay and Keep Jobs in America
    • Enact Fair Trade Deals that Protect American Jobs
    • 'Made in America' Tax Credits
    • Expand Opportunity Zones
    • Continue Deregulatory Agenda for Energy Independence
    ERADICATE COVID-19

    • Develop a Vaccine by The End Of 2020
    • Return to Normal in 2021
    • Make All Critical Medicines and Supplies for Healthcare Workers in The United States
    • Refill Stockpiles and Prepare for Future Pandemics
    END OUR RELIANCE ON CHINA

    • Bring Back 1 Million Manufacturing Jobs from China
    • Tax Credits for Companies that Bring Back Jobs from China
    • Allow 100% Expensing Deductions for Essential Industries like Pharmaceuticals and Robotics who Bring *Back their Manufacturing to the United States
    • No Federal Contracts for Companies who Outsource to China
    • Hold China Fully Accountable for Allowing the Virus to Spread around the World
    HEALTHCARE

    • Cut Prescription Drug Prices
    • Put Patients and Doctors Back in Charge of our Healthcare System
    • Lower Healthcare Insurance Premiums
    • End Surprise Billing
    • Cover All Pre-Existing Conditions
    • Protect Social Security and Medicare
    • Protect Our Veterans and Provide World-Class Healthcare and Services
    EDUCATION

    • Provide School Choice to Every Child in America
    • Teach American Exceptionalism
    DRAIN THE SWAMP

    • Pass Congressional Term Limits
    • End Bureaucratic Government Bullying of U.S. Citizens and Small Businesses
    • Expose Washington’s Money Trail and Delegate Powers Back to People and States
    • Drain the Globalist Swamp by Taking on International Organizations That Hurt American Citizens
    DEFEND OUR POLICE

    • Fully Fund and Hire More Police and Law Enforcement Officers
    • Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement Officers
    • Prosecute Drive-By Shootings as Acts of Domestic Terrorism
    • Bring Violent Extremist Groups Like ANTIFA to Justice
    • End Cashless Bail and Keep Dangerous Criminals Locked Up until Trial
    END ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS

    • Block Illegal Immigrants from Becoming Eligible for Taxpayer-Funded Welfare, Healthcare, and Free College Tuition
    • Mandatory Deportation for Non-Citizen Gang Members
    • Dismantle Human Trafficking Networks
    • End Sanctuary Cities to Restore our Neighborhoods and Protect our Families
    • Prohibit American Companies from Replacing United States Citizens with Lower-Cost Foreign Workers
    • Require New Immigrants to Be Able to Support Themselves Financially
    INNOVATE FOR THE FUTURE

    • Launch Space Force, Establish Permanent Manned Presence on The Moon and Send the First Manned Mission to Mars
    • Build the World’s Greatest Infrastructure SystemWin the Race to 5G and Establish a National High-Speed Wireless Internet Network
    • Continue to Lead the World in Access to the Cleanest Drinking Water and Cleanest Air
    • Partner with Other Nations to Clean Up our Planet’s Oceans
    AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY

    • Stop Endless Wars and Bring Our Troops Home
    • Get Allies to Pay their Fair Share
    • Maintain and Expand America’s Unrivaled Military Strength
    • Wipe Out Global Terrorists Who Threaten to Harm Americans
    • Build a Great Cybersecurity Defense System and Missile Defense System[7]

    —2020 Trump Presidential Campaign[6]
     
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    The "under God," part wasn't added until 1954 (It was first written in 1892).
    Ain't rocket science to find these things out.
     
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    It never fails to amaze me conservatives lack of knowledge and history. I guess that's how they keep a constituents.
     
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    Yeah that was a big improvement as was the roll call of the states.
     
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    CNN cut away and the Cooper and the reporter said they were doing so because Trump was misrepresenting things and lying. Yep declare it was lies and cut him off. Just amazing. Then appealed to moderates to not watch it. This is journalism?
     
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    No kidding. I just tuned in for the prime time show. First I had on ABC on YouTube. They cut off Charlie Kirk and were talking about strategies for how Biden can beat Trump since he isn't that exciting for the black vote and how they're counting on Kamala to bring in women instead. LOL

    It's a rule. Democrat voters are not allowed to listen to the other side of the aisle. Other side "bad".

    Anyway. FOX is airing the actual RNC speakers at the convention.

     
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    Gun couple pretty powerful, Republicans are gonna hit home runs on crime and security.
     
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    GO KIMBERLY!!!! :banana:
     
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    And this is just the first night.
     
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    ~ What was the reason for omitting the words at the convention ?
     
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    Maybe they want to go back to 1954?
     
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    Frustrated...moving around to different stations trying to get away from the talking heads that think themselves more important then the speakers.
     
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    ~ Perhaps they do not like Eisenhower .. ?
     
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    ~ I am watching the feed posted directly above. The radio is useless ...
     
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