I am only certain that the government services that are being curtailed or cut back across the country, are not pleasing the people that are paying for them, when they DO have to pay for that.

Indeed the same thing goes on here. The cost of these things could build schools or public housing, but someone has to get in to do that. Over here the parties think about what someone like Rubert Murdoch will say about them on his media. If he backs one they have a good chance of getting in. Other then the two main parties what other choices do you have to vote for there? Other then vote for someone that is not doing these 'visits' there is not a lot you can do about it.

What ever happened to a "Chicken in every pot?" At least there was a ploy that had some value. :rolleyes: Used to be you could count on two per election. Now, you get screwed twice and it doesn't even feel good. :(

PantyFanatic,

In keeping with the theme of the thread, I do wonder what it is about the campaigns that draw the crowds to the candidates. While it may be artful camera work which only gives the appearance of a crowd, both Bush and Kerry do seem to attract crowds wherever they give their speeches.

So does Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, but it doesn’t activate the Secret Service (for either of them) and WE don’t have to help pay for their appearance, regardless of where they are “showing”. Although I think they do both bring about the same amount of horse shit to each location, Ringling Brothers doesn’t get spread as far.:rolleyes:

PantyFanatic,

Different forms of group entertainment perhaps? One paid for directly and willingly, the other indirectly and less willingly.

PF---I totally agree.The conventions,used to have a purpose,now they are
just a BIG expensive(to the taxpayer)party.In my opinion,they are totally
unneccessary! Irish

I agree. Most people in Miami are MUCH less willing to pay for an appearance in Seattle.:(

Do you think it would reduce the cost much if we could get all the candidates to come out of that little bitty car? :jester:

I just want to know the cost of getting a certain Florida resident to make an appearance in Seattle. (And I'm not talking about Jeb :p )

according to Expedia.com $362

Shall we start a Pixie fund? All we would expect in return is LOTS of pics. :p

The $362 is do-able but I think the divorce settlement may be pricey...is WA a community property state???:p

2004 Democratic National Convention -- Official Program

6:00pm - Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:05pm - Pledge of Allegiance to the United Nations
6:10pm - Secular words by Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton
6:30pm - Anti-war concert by Barbra Streisand.
6:45pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00pm - Tribute theme to France.
7:10pm - Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:30pm - Tribute theme to Germany.
7:45pm - Anti-war rally moderated by Michael Moore.
8:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:30pm - Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00pm - Homosexual marriage ceremony for male and female couples.
9:30pm - CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN urge defeat of President Bush.
10:00pm - Posting the Iraqi Colors by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins
10:10pm - Reenactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:20pm - Cameo by Dean 'Yeeearrrrrrrg!'
10:30pm - Abortion demonstration by N.A.R.A.L.
10:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:50pm - Special thanks to the New York Times & Washington Post.
10:55pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
11:00pm - Multiple homosexual marriage ceremony for threesomes and
groups.
11:15PM - Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
11:30pm - Saddam Legal Defense Fund pep rally.
11:50PM - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:00pm - Nomination of Democratic candidate.
12:01am - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:02am - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:03am - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
5:00am - Ted Kennedy Will Conduct a Swimming and Water safety Class.

Yes it is... :eek:
I just need a good reason (other than Lilith) to go to Florida... ;)

So much for that!