Question regarding the GOP convention.

in the words of Hommie the Clown-I don't think so, I have not heard a word about this and realistically dude just would this proclamation be enforced, it could not be

No cite in the article. I seriously doubt it's true.
I thought only right-wing blogs and pundits made shit up. I don't tolerate that from either side.

Thug Radio like KTLK does enough of this kind of exaggeration. It doesn't serve the left well to follow suit.

http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2008/07/28/2740/ready_set_spruce_up_your_space

Just what we need, to convince these pseudo-con nutballs even more than they already are, that everything is just rosy in the USA

In a nice part of town, and I can unequivocally tell you NO, that has not been mandated. AND if it were, there would be a revolt, this is probably the MOST Democratic District in the STATE of MN.

Obama & Franken signs?

!!!!!!!!!

edit: Mine are ready to go!

I will take a pic when I can put them in the yard!

I love the idea of all those Republicans riding in limos and taxis to the convention center, and all the streets are lined with thousands of people mooning them.

St Paul is erecting a stage across the street from the X at which you can voice your concerns...

Maybe you can do it there...

:rofl:

I can't image what is going to look like in a couple more weeks. The Republicans are really hated in St Paul and Minneapolis. There is going to be a lot of graffiti w/IMPEACH and bring the troops home.. end the war.

They were idiots to have their convention here

Pawlenty IS the veep choice...

Then, it makes sense... Otherwise, not so much.

http://msp2008.com/ftpgetfile.php?id=47

............Contact: Teresa McFarland
Communications Director
................ 651.677.2980
................ 952.484.8088
................ tmcfarland@msp2008.com

MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL 2008 HOST COMMITTEE AND MAYORS
LAUNCH SPRUCE UP MSP CAMPAIGN
Metro-Wide Clean-Up Day Planned and “Spruced Up” Photo Contest Announced

MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL, MINN. (July 28, 2008) – Local dignitaries are asking residents and
businesses to paint, primp and plant flowers in preparation for the 45,000 visitors expected for the 2008
Republican National Convention as part of the Spruce Up MSP campaign.

The campaign was launched today at a press conference by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Saint Paul
Deputy Mayor Ann Mulholland, Cynthia Lesher, President of the Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host
Committee and Pam Wheelock, Executive Vice President and CFO of Xcel Energy Center. The group also
unveiled a reward package that will be given to the Minnesotan who shows the most spruce up spirit
through the “Spruced Up” photo contest, which will be featured on the Host Committee web site
www.msp2008.com.

“This convention provides each and every Minnesotan with the unique opportunity to showcase to the
nation and the world what we already know – that this is truly a wonderful place to live, work, vacation and
raise a family,” said Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. “During the month of August we are asking all our
residents to join this effort by putting a little extra sparkle in our homes and businesses as we welcome the
convention visitors to our beautiful cities.”

Local residents are invited to participate in several events including Spruce Up Volunteer Day on Saturday,
August 16 when the Mayors of Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Bloomington as well as thousands of
volunteers will participate in an area-wide effort to clean and polish windows, streets, parks and green
spaces.

“The eyes of the nation and the world will soon be upon us and it is time for all of us to do our part to
prepare to host this historic event,” said Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. “This is a tremendous
opportunity for our cities as well as our residents, who have the opportunity to not only spruce up our area
but also to participate in several events that will be held in conjunction with the Convention.”

Individuals who choose to spruce up their homes and businesses will have an opportunity to submit a photo
and win a Red Carpet Convention Package that includes a pair of tickets to three of the best parties during
the Convention including the media party and the delegate welcome party. To participate in the “Spruced
Up” photo contest, people should submit photos of their “spruced up” spaces to photos@msp2008.com.
Photos will be judged by a representative from the Host Committee and the cities of Minneapolis, Saint
Paul and Bloomington.

“Our months of planning for this historic event are about to come to an end as we enter the home stretch
and put out the welcome mat,” said Cynthia Lesher, president of Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host
Committee. “We look forward to seeing how Minnesotans will demonstrate their spruce up spirit.”

Residents and business owners are invited to spruce up their spaces by doing the following:

Tips for homeowners:
• Display at American flag
• Hang red, white, and blue decorations
• Plant, primp, and trim the yard and garden (petunias and impatiens come in red, white, and blue)
• Put a fresh coat of paint on your fence and touch up any chipped areas on your house
• Sweep your sidewalks, decks and porches

3
Tips for businesses:
• Display the American flag
• Hang red, white, and blue decorations
• Wash your windows
• Plant flowers
• Paint areas that are chipped or faded
• Remove graffiti
• Sweep the sidewalk
• Pick up trash surrounding your building

Additional events planned during the month of August include:
• Airport clean up and signage campaign
• Cab Wash at the Metrodome, August 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Spruce Up MSP volunteer clean-up day, August 16, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 Metrodome parking lot (5th St. and 11th Ave.)
 Saint Paul Conseco Upper Lot (Broadway Street and Kellogg Blvd.)
• GOParty Card Participants will be given welcome buttons and window decals
• Mall of America is planting flowers, landscaping, and repainting.

About The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee
The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee is a non-partisan, 501c3 nonprofit charged with promoting
the commerce, image and prestige of Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the entire region in preparation for the
2008 Republican National Convention. The Host Committee is made up of community leaders who are
committed to educating people and businesses to come to Minnesota to work, live, play, visit and invest.
For more information, visit www.msp2008.com.

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i asked the mayor of the third twin city about it.
they're not going along.
they will try to get a couple of street projects done before the convo so they can get around easier.
it means a few hours of overtime for the street crews, that's all.
the GOP is tossing out a lot of silly junk right now and somehow i got on a mailing list. if you're interested i will post some of it.

did you know, for example, that UPS is the 'official' delivery service of the GOP convention? don't know how much they had to pay for that...


and...i don't mean to be flippant. there will be many serious issues to discuss here before and during the convention.


by the way, did I see Walser (big auto dealership) advertising on DU!?!?!?
i did! good for them!