Anyone going to the DNC party tomorrow? All the candidates will be there!

WhoCountsTheVotes

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Wed Sep-24-03 11:38 AM
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Anyone going to the DNC party tomorrow? All the candidates will be there!

Well, the "Democratic presidential candidates" will be there, but I'm not sure if all of them will show up and stay. To have dinner, you have to give $1,000+ - outrageous, only the rich can afford it. For us middle class folks, they have a after dinner party for *only* $100 - and there damned well better be an open bar. At the Sheraton in NYC of course, only the finest hotels for our Democratic leaders!

http://www.democrats.org/events/nyparty.html

I can't wait to meet Dennis Kucinich! I'm probably the only supporter of his that can afford $100!

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denverbill

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Wed Sep-24-03 11:46 AM
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1. This is something that is truly lacking in America anymore.

No normal person can afford $1000 for a goddamned dinner party, and even $100 is pretty steep. Why don't Democrats have some cheap fundraisers for a change. Beer and a dog for $5 or something. Jebus. How the hell can you expect to connect with the people when they can't afford to hear to talk?

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sybylla

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Wed Sep-24-03 12:08 PM
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6. Here, here.

Edited on Wed Sep-24-03 12:13 PM by sybylla

My SO and I talk about this all the time. We have been dues paying members for several years and became active after the selection. We were shocked that the state offices of a party that's supposed to be the "people's" party hosts fundraisers that the "people" can't afford. I've cut them some slack in that I know they believe they have to compete financially with the pukes but I think they'd end up with more money and spread the messages further if they took it in $10 at a time rather than $100 or $500 in one case.

on edit: typo

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Beetwasher

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Wed Sep-24-03 11:47 AM
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2. I'm going

To the after party...

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Wed Sep-24-03 01:31 PM
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8. Beetwasher, you mean the $100 after party?

That's where I'll be, no way I can afford $1000 for dinner - is there an after-after party? If not, I'm having one at my apartment (about four blocks away from the Sheraton) - post or message for details.

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Beetwasher

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Wed Sep-24-03 02:06 PM
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10. Yes, the $100 party

I sent you a PM...

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bicentennial_baby

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Wed Sep-24-03 11:50 AM
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3. No but I'm going to see Clark

in New Hampshire on Saturday! I am sooo excited!! :bounce:

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tjdee

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Wed Sep-24-03 11:51 AM
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4. Can't afford it :(

Not happy about it, either.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Wed Sep-24-03 01:27 PM
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7. tjdee, where do you live?

Are you close to NYC? I'm going to have an after party at my apartment (we live about four blocks from the Sheraton) - message me and I'll give you the details!

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Melsky

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Wed Sep-24-03 12:06 PM
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5. Can't afford it, too far away

I might have actually thought about going to a hundred dollar dinner before my husband lost his job. Now I don't think I'll ever look at money the same way again.

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WhoCountsTheVotes

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Wed Sep-24-03 02:04 PM
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9. After-after party at my place!

We live about 4 blocks away, all Democrats invited. Message for details or email craig@anonymoussecret.com

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Wed Sep-24-03 02:25 PM
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11. kick

shameless :)

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Wed Sep-24-03 03:09 PM
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13. PeteNYC - will all the candidates be there?

Can I bring a camera and take pictures? Most importantly, will it be open bar???

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Wed Sep-24-03 05:01 PM
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14. shameless kick

that is all

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