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[Dr.Acula]

"We can't get any of these rock bands to approve songs for the convention."

"The Stones just said we can use 'you can't always get what you want'."

"..."

 

[Sianos]

I'm more worried about Putin dropping a cyber bomb on Hillary than I am of anything else right now.

Beware the inconceivable power of cyber! There's something going on!

 

[mozfan12]

After Ivankas speech I expected Trump to try for something new but he somehow managed to alienate Blacks and other POC, LGBTQ, and Women again and again. Phew, maybe he will get Ivanka for the debates.

 

[Zach]

Haha, PBS coverage pointing out the "odd" song choice.

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

No, not the Stones!! How did he get it?

Money can get you the rights to any song even if the artists would rather kill themselves. Kinda fucked.

 

[riotous]

Balloon technician Meredith McIver offered her resignation but Trump graciously refused.

 

[TheWrathOfSean]

They paid money.

Or they just helped themselves like they usually do.

 

[Amir0x]

Would you accept a new Republican party if the current day party burned away? Or do you only want liberals in office. I think having only one party is pretty dangerous, you need balance. You want a new Republican party that is not racist? Fine I'm cool with that, but if you want it 100% blue for the rest of time? I can't agree with that.

Of course, economic conservatism is not inherently racist or xenophobic. Neither is many things Republicans used to advocate for. There used to be a strong brand of intellectual conservatism that was far more practical, that understood compromise and represented aspects of America that are worth keeping. That would not be anti-science, that would interpret American exceptionalism by increasing funding for research and infrastructure and the type of things that are not always one dimensional "MILITARY+100" ideas.

From the ashes of this dying Republican generation I absolutely want to see a better second party emerge. But at this point the only way to do it is to send them into exile - that is, spend decades without power because the country has shifted away from their ideals. Realizing soul searching and fundamental change is the only way to return to relevancy. Then maybe we can get back to this country working again.

 

[Ekai]

I look forward to everyone here criticizing literally everything at the DNC...oh wait a minute

Democrats don't want me to die so they're already a million times better than whatever the Republicans will pump out.

 

[titiklabingapat]

So what happens now? They just kind of amble offstage and the convention fizzles out?

Usually the candidate will get a convention bounce.

 

[StoOgE]

Guys, donate what you can to hilldawg tonight if you want to make a real difference.

Let's give her a giant chunk of change tonight and build towards stopping this hate monger.

 

[OriginofHysteria]

Jeffrey Lord on CNN saying Trump's speech is echoing FDR, of all people. Fuck off.

I thought it was Reagan's speech that mirrored FDR.


But I think that was NBC

 

[Deleted member 80556]

I don't think they paid any money for the songs. Wasn't this considered a radio transmission or something, so they don't have to ask for permission to use songs? Or something.

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

Or they just helped themselves like they usually do.

Possibly.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Guys, donate what you can to hilldawg tonight if you want to make a real difference.

Let's give her a giant chunk of change tonight and build towards stopping this hate monger.

sure, but I get 1 ban-free post card

 

[aspiegamer]

So, vote for lowlight? The "we don't want them" wins for me. It's extra awesome/awful because it wasn't scripted. Leave it to Trump to create his own lowlight headline on the fly.

Highlight? Nailed The Wall™! And, uh. Uh... well he screamed a lot, so I assume he was super duper serious about it all! Trade kept the crowd enthusiastic, I guess.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Band is god tier troll.

You can't always get what you want.

Literally the only part of the convention I'm sorry I missed

 

[StoOgE]

Usually the candidate will get a convention bounce.

Mittens didn't.

Trump is gonna get an anti bounce if the prediction markets knoe anything (they don't)

 

[Mimosa97]

((Jamie Kirchick))) ‏@jkirchick 21 minil y a 21 minutes
From a reader: "If you got all your news from RT, you would recognize the America described by Donald Trump."

So much this.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

People are singing along to this and dancing. I feel like I've gone through the looking glass.

 

[Xplatformer]

I look forward to everyone here criticizing literally everything at the DNC...oh wait a minute

I'm a proud supporter of Barack Obama. I'm VERY happy with how the past 8 years of my life have gone and I wouldn't mind 8 more years of the same thing.


I honestly believe the problems in the Middle East right now are a direct result of 16 years of Washington, if not going all the way back to father Bush. Not just the past 8 and Hillary's tenure.


So...no, I won't criticize pretty much any of the DNC.

Hell, Trumps own daughter who spoke tonight would probably prefer to be on Hillary's ticket.

 

[xxracerxx]

I look forward to everyone here criticizing literally everything at the DNC...oh wait a minute

I look forward to the inevitable gaffes that will happen.

 

[Xe4]

Guys, donate what you can to hilldawg tonight if you want to make a real difference.

Let's give her a giant chunk of change tonight and build towards stopping this hate monger.

Can't tonight, but I will soon.

 

[yanipheonu]

"You can't always get what you want."

And with that, the Republican National Convention draws to a close.

So on point.

"We'll make America Great Again", but You Can't Always Get What you Want.

 

[JCatNY]

He's da man. Now let me go home and fuck my neighbor's wife already.

 

[Dylan Sexbang]

I need to get my Colorado driver's license so I can register to vote. I'll do my part to ensure this orange peel doesn't win.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I look forward to everyone here criticizing literally everything at the DNC...oh wait a minute

Dude, come on. This speech was incredibly long and shockingly negative in tone. The crowd couldn't even keep up the energy the whole time.

 

[StoOgE]

sure, but I get 1 ban-free post card

I'm a near powerless mod

 

[The Lone Courier]

So does everybody in the crowd just stand there for a few hours while confetti falls?

 

[Evil Monkey DTT]

I feel like I misheard something, did he just say he wanted to end public schools and make them private?

 

[MassiveNights]

We went down to the demonstration
To get your fair share of abuse
Singing, "We're gonna vent our frustration
If we don't we're gonna blow a fifty-amp fuse"

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you just might find
You get what you need


---

Trump trolling hard.

 

[lyrick]

Guys, donate what you can to hilldawg tonight if you want to make a real difference.

Let's give her a giant chunk of change tonight and build towards stopping this hate monger.

Already did after reading the speech hours ago.

 

[mozfan12]

Guys, donate what you can to hilldawg tonight if you want to make a real difference.

Let's give her a giant chunk of change tonight and build towards stopping this hate monger.

Won't give her money, but she has my vote. I was pretty anti Hillary during the primaries but after the RNC, I will vote for her a x1000 if I could.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

After this mess, they have a "'uge" opportunity to position themselves as the adults in the room by presenting clear policy goals, positivism, strength (without fear-mongering), and party unity... I am looking forward to the DNC.

The speaker lineup already leaked

 

[NihonTiger90]

And Elton John now.

I'm sure he's a huge Trump fan.

 

[link1201]

Elton John in the house lol.

 

[gutter_trash]

If that happens it's a good thing my passport is still in effect.

 

[User1608]

I am looking forward to Hillary and the decency of the American people burying Trump's sorry, orange racist ass.

 

[ChosenPredator]

all i could think of when i saw barron trump

 

[BokehKing]

Of course, economic conservatism is not inherently racist or xenophobic. Neither is many things Republicans used to advocate for. There used to be a strong brand of intellectual conservatism that was far more practical, that understood compromise and represented aspects of America that are worth keeping. That would not be anti-science, that would interpret American exceptionalism by increasing funding for research and infrastructure and the type of things that are not always one dimensional "MILITARY+100" ideas.

From the ashes of this dying Republican generation I absolutely want to see a better second party emerge. But at this point the only way to do it is to send them into exile - that is, spend decades without power because the country has shifted away from their ideals. Realizing soul searching and fundamental change is the only way to return to relevancy. Then maybe we can get back to this country working again.

Ok fine I can agree with that then, thank you for taking the time to explain.

 

[B-Dubs]

The speaker lineup already leaked

Dream Team baby. Obama as Jordan confirmed.

 

[QuantumZebra]

This fucking song choice is killing me.

This campaign is trolling.

I've had that in the back of my mind since the Trump campaign began, and my god

I think its true

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

And Elton John now.

I'm sure he's a huge Trump fan.

If he could only choose musicians that didn't hate him, it would be a toss up between Kid Rock and Ted Nugent.

 

[davepoobond]

so Republicans just want a bunch of free shit

 

[Damaniel]

I'm going to donate a *big* pile of money to Hillary tonight. Trump and the RNC have declared war on everyone, foreign and domestic, who isn't a straight white male.

Trump. Must. Not. Win.

 

[SpasilliumX11]

Can't wait to constantly hear "Trump is a big meany!!" next week.

 

[h1nch]

Trump's fucking speech ran so long that the local CBS station is airing their shitty local news broadcast instead of the live Colbert show

Fuck that dude and the RNC and also my local CBS affiliate.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Dream Team baby. Obama as Jordan confirmed.

I have Bill as MJ but I'll let it slide.

 

[Rebel Leader]

FUCK YOU PAUL

 

[Ekai]

You know, the only reason we didn't hear about any of Drumpf's specific policies tonight is that his plans are complex. Everything has lead to this moment. /s