RNC Live Commentary

[ReubenSherr]

The RNC is about to start live at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT...

 

[HumblePi]

The 'convention' is basically over. The delegates met and voted yesterday in Charlotte, then they all went home. So that's really the end of a normal convention, but not this one because nothing Trump does is normal. So if anyone is hoping to see something different, something presented by the party, you know...... like a new party platform and stuff like that.... it's not happening.

The entertainment provided by the Trump family will be called 'a convention' but technically it's something different. It's not run by the convention committee and will not be doing any convention business. It's basically a campaign show organized by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee.

The republican's are just skipping the whole party platform thing, you know .....what they stand for, what they're running on, etc. They're not doing any of that. Every election the party usually drafts up and votes on a new party platform but this year announce that they're not doing that. They won't have a platform to present, instead they passed a resolution saying they intend to "re-assert their strong support for Donald Trump and his administration". That's it :roll:

 

[Decypher]

The 'convention' is basically over. The delegates met and voted yesterday in Charlotte, then they all went home. So that's really the end of a normal convention, but not this one because nothing Trump does is normal. So if anyone is hoping to see something different, something presented by the party, you know...... like a new party platform and stuff like that.... it's not happening.

The entertainment provided by the Trump family will be called 'a convention' but technically it's something different. It's not run by the convention committee and will not be doing any convention business. It's basically a campaign show organized by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee.

The republican's are just skipping the whole party platform thing, you know .....what they stand for, what they're running on, etc. They're not doing any of that. Every election the party usually drafts up and votes on a new party platform but this year announce that they're not doing that. They won't have a platform to present, instead they passed a resolution saying they intend to "re-assert their strong support for Donald Trump and his administration". That's it :roll:

4 more years of dumpster fire. Catchy, wonder if it’ll fit on a bumper sticker.

 

[Geoist]

Ready for the s***-show.

 

[ReubenSherr]

Good strong opening.

 

[Geoist]

"Let us pray..."

Of course this is how they start the convention...

 

[AtlantaAdonis]

Today's GOP speaker lineup.

 

[ReubenSherr]

Much more specific, content-heavy than the DNC intro.

Starting with Charlie Kirk.

Uplifting, and specific. At an adult intelligence level.

I'm really glad they're emphasizing school choice.

 

[Geoist]

Is the audio and video off for anyone else?

Lol, "that famous escalator!" :lamo

 

[Mycroft]

I'm not a Republican and I don't watch conventions, but some people have commented that there is no platform. That the Republicans will only support Trump.

That's good enough for me. I'd rather they do that than create a list of stuff they have no intention of pushing through, anyway.

But...here's what Trump will do in his next term:

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 System
Win 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

Trump Campaign Announces President Trump's 2nd Term Agenda: Fighting for You! | Donald J. Trump for President

I'm sure a lot of our Trump hating fellow DP members will hate this stuff.

 

[Geoist]

I'm not a Republican and I don't watch conventions, but some people have commented that there is no platform. That the Republicans will only support Trump.

That's good enough for me.

 

[BlueTex]

Good strong opening.

 

[BlueTex]

"Let us pray..."

Of course this is how they start the convention...

Let us pray some of these numbers disappear...

 

[tacomancer]

most important election since 1860

holy dogwhistle batman

 

[ReubenSherr]

Lol can you all please post info that is related to the people speaking. :mrgreen:

 

[BlueTex]

Much more specific, content-heavy than the DNC intro.

Starting with Charlie Kirk.

Uplifting, and specific. At an adult intelligence level.

I'm really glad they're emphasizing school choice.

Would those choices be which virtual school to attend?

 

[CaughtInThe]

any chance they address this?


New York AG sues Trump Organization in probe of financial dealings - Axios

 

[ReubenSherr]

Would those choices be which virtual school to attend?

How do you like Rebecca Friedrichs?

 

[Hamish Howl]

Much more specific, content-heavy than the DNC intro.

Starting with Charlie Kirk.

:lol:

 

[CaughtInThe]

most important election since 1860

holy dogwhistle batman

so transparent.

 

[BlueTex]

How do you like Rebecca Friedrichs?

Is she supporting educational policies that are friendly to children remotely? How much does ALEC pay her yearly?

Rebecca is currently taking some time away from the classroom to support educational policies that are friendly to children and to help teachers, children, and parents to make their voices heard. Her husband, Charles Friedrichs, is the Director of the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University. Charles and Rebecca have two grown sons

Rebecca Friedrichs - American Legislative Exchange Council

 

[Geoist]

This is cringier than I expected. And I expected serious cringe.

 

[HIP56948]

I was thrilled to death about watching the convention..then I realized I had old VCR tapes of "Three's Company"

 

[STUT]

This may just be my ignorance of the law...but isn’t campaigning from federal property illegal? Genuine question, no snark intended

 

[tacomancer]

This is cringier than I expected. And I expected serious cringe.

take a shot for every blonde woman that looks basically like the last blonde woman