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(LA Times) Silly GOP coming up $10 million short for convention. Perhaps China could float them a loan   (latimes.com) divider line 60
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DistendedPendulusFrenulum 2008-08-10 06:16:27 PM  
With the City of St Paul spending sixty million, and the government pitching in fifty. . .

If they really ain't got enough, how bout some of them country-club types throwing in a little cash. And aren't the televangelists just swimming in the stuff?

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knbber2 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:18:17 PM  
Come on subby, get it right; the Dems have the China market cornered (even the monks), the Republicans would get the loan from Saudi Arabia.

 
Yanks_RSJ 2008-08-10 06:20:11 PM  
So, they'd be getting the Clinton-era Lincoln Bedroom rate?

 
Brettster808 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:22:46 PM  
Let's have a bake sale.

 
cameroncrazy1984 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:24:51 PM  
Wasn't there a talking point not too long ago about how the Dems would have trouble funding their convention? I should've known it was actually the GOP that would have the problems.

 
wyohome [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:25:23 PM  
Yanks_RSJ: So, they'd be getting the Clinton-era Lincoln Bedroom rate?

I see it has been covered.

 
Skail [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:26:19 PM  
Brettster808: Let's have a bake sale.

See, now I think that's a neat idea.

 
SilentStrider [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:28:04 PM  
must be all that fiscal responsibility i keep hearing about.

 
mr_larry [recently expired TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:28:32 PM  
knbber2: Come on subby, get it right; the Dems have the China market cornered (even the monks), the Republicans would get the loan from Saudi Arabia.

You are correct sir! Subby ain't too bright.

 
Mordant [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:31:03 PM  
I see the b-b-but Clinton angle is covered, carry on.

Besides, what's another Republican deficit in the grand scheme of things ?

 
Coronach 2008-08-10 06:32:29 PM  
One would think that in our Republican inspired economy, the Republicans would be in better shape.

 
Lionel Mandrake [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:38:39 PM  
[insert generic comment about fiscal responsibility]

 
Weaver95 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:38:50 PM  
well that explains the fund raising email I got last week.

 
mr_larry [recently expired TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:39:48 PM  
FYI: Last week there was a similar article The Democratic Convention In The Hole
(new window) also to the tune of $10,000,000

 
Mordant [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 06:39:49 PM  
Coronach: One would think that in our Republican inspired economy, the Republicans would be in better shape.

I'm sure the Democrats somehow did something to ruin it, just like they ruined every other brilliant plan in the last 8 years.

 
NeverDrunk23 2008-08-10 06:42:40 PM  
Skail: Brettster808: Let's have a bake sale.

See, now I think that's a neat idea.


People could bake cupcakes. Cupcakes are pretty awesome. The store cupcakes suck.

 
Benevolent Misanthrope [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 07:08:21 PM  
NeverDrunk23: Skail: Brettster808: Let's have a bake sale.

See, now I think that's a neat idea.

People could bake cupcakes. Cupcakes are pretty awesome. The store cupcakes suck.


I agree. Cupcakes are the schitt. I think I shall go bake some.

Mmmm... cupcakes.

 
Seth_The_Wide [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 07:10:01 PM  
mr_larry: FYI: Last week there was a similar article The Democratic Convention In The Hole
(new window) also to the tune of $10,000,000


Came here to say this.

 
Megain [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 07:16:12 PM  
NeverDrunk23: Skail: Brettster808: Let's have a bake sale.

See, now I think that's a neat idea.

People could bake cupcakes. Cupcakes are pretty awesome. The store cupcakes suck.


brownies would get my vote

 
JerseyTim [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 07:18:12 PM  
Don't spend money you don't have.

 
burndtdan 2008-08-10 08:22:30 PM  
cameroncrazy1984: Wasn't there a talking point not too long ago about how the Dems would have trouble funding their convention? I should've known it was actually the GOP that would have the problems.

the GOP just spent all their money getting superstars like paris hilton and britney spears to appear in their ads.

 
2wolves 2008-08-10 08:56:39 PM  
Is Jeff Gannon "pitching" in?

 
angryjd 2008-08-10 09:16:54 PM  
What, you mean the party is having difficulty raising money from a few millionaires in Minnesota to support a Republican candidate no party loyalist wants by propping up a three day infomercial no one wants to watch?

Inconceivable!!!!!!

 
bronyaur1 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 09:25:43 PM  
Guess they are spending more money than they would like to spend on those RNC ads bashing Obama. That's some fine Early Spinnin' the Drain, Lou.

 
captain_napalm 2008-08-10 09:41:44 PM  
the Dems are even MOER over budget, mostly due to their idiotic PC requirements for vendors.

hell, I'm $10mil over budget just on the popcorn I'll need for Denver.

 
dangelder 2008-08-10 09:44:52 PM  
NeverDrunk23: Skail: Brettster808: Let's have a bake sale.

See, now I think that's a neat idea.

People could bake cupcakes. Cupcakes are pretty awesome. The store cupcakes suck.


I'll mack on some cupcakes. Then I'll use Yahoo! Maps to find the dopest route.

 
ramathorn83 2008-08-10 09:57:37 PM  
China giving the GOP money wouldn't be much different from what we've seen the last 7 years...

 
bronyaur1 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 09:59:13 PM  
captain_napalm: the Dems are even MOER over budget, mostly due to their idiotic PC requirements for vendors.

hell, I'm $10mil over budget just on the popcorn I'll need for Denver.



The difference is that the Dems are drowining in money.

 
captain_napalm 2008-08-10 10:04:26 PM  
bronyaur1: The difference is that the Dems are drowining in money.

first of all, no, they aren't. the combined cash of mccain + RNC exceeds that of barry + DNC.

further, the Dems are even more over budget.

but feel free to mock the GOP - you'll be cursing them come November.

 
Bucky Katt [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 10:04:49 PM  
Yanks_RSJ: So, they'd be getting the Clinton-era Lincoln Bedroom rate?

but but but clinton? isn't there anything more recent you could reference?

 
Nina_Hartley's_Ass 2008-08-10 10:04:52 PM  
Yes, American politicians doing business in the red, how unusual.
Gotta be Fark cuz it sure ain't news.

 
syrynxx [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 10:08:02 PM  
How can it cost that much to nominate John McCain? It's not like he has any competition besides Ron Paul.

 
GodsTumor 2008-08-10 10:08:32 PM  
Just get McCain's trollop to cut a check...

 
Hobodeluxe [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 10:12:01 PM  
They could set up Larry Craig a booth in the airport bathroom and he might raise a little bit of scratch.

 
Nina_Hartley's_Ass 2008-08-10 10:12:45 PM  
captain_napalm: feel free to mock the GOP - you'll be cursing them come November.

Oh, thanks for permission captain douchebag and fyi, I've been cursing the GOP for quite some time now.

/I know it's troll food but I can't help myself!
//someone help me please!

 
RevMercutio [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 10:17:10 PM  
captain_napalm: bronyaur1: The difference is that the Dems are drowining in money.

first of all, no, they aren't. the combined cash of mccain + RNC exceeds that of barry + DNC.


Prove it.

 
sinanju 2008-08-10 10:22:57 PM  
Borrow-and-spend is pretty much the way they work. No surprises here.

 
Descartes 2008-08-10 10:24:49 PM  
knbber2: Come on subby, get it right; the Dems have the China market cornered (even the monks), the Republicans would get the loan from Saudi Arabia.

Nice.

 
slobarnuts 2008-08-10 10:27:45 PM  
RevMercutio: Prove it.

He can't, I really don't know why you people respond to him and expect a logical answer.

 
Tsunami Ditka 2008-08-10 10:31:19 PM  
Guys, if you're going to respond to captain_napalm, could you at least do a favor for those of us who have ignored his asshattery and not directly quote him?

 
moops 2008-08-10 10:31:25 PM  
ak.imgfarm.com

 
Funk Brothers 2008-08-10 10:32:04 PM  
I bet we could raid Iraq's money coffers. I believe they have an $80 billion surplus right now.

 
Halli [recently expired TotalFark] 2008-08-10 10:32:16 PM  
Hobodeluxe: They could set up Larry Craig a booth in the airport bathroom and he might raise a little bit of scratch.

Those 20 dollars from Bob Allen will come in handy.

 
Yadfothgildloc 2008-08-10 10:43:43 PM  
+1 to moops.

 
Churchy LaFemme 2008-08-10 10:47:04 PM  
Yanks_RSJ: So, they'd be getting the Clinton-era Lincoln Bedroom rate?

B....b....b....but CLINTON!!

/It's been 8 years, loser.

 
Philbb 2008-08-10 10:52:08 PM  
Nina_Hartley's_Ass: Yes, American politicians doing business in the red, how unusual.
Gotta be Fark cuz it sure ain't news.


I have nothing productive to add to this conversation, I just really really like your user name. Er .. ahem ... you know what I mean.

 
earth 2008-08-10 11:10:37 PM  
Is anyone surprised? The GOP needs to go the way of the Dodo.

 
Aarontology [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 11:13:15 PM  
Churchy LaFemme: Yanks_RSJ: So, they'd be getting the Clinton-era Lincoln Bedroom rate?

B....b....b....but CLINTON!!

/It's been 8 years, loser.


Actually, I'm interested to see how long people will still pull the Clinton Defense. Come on anti-Left brigade, you can make it an even 10 years. I believe in you.

 
bronyaur1 [TotalFark] 2008-08-10 11:21:19 PM  
earth: Is anyone surprised? The GOP needs to go the way of the Dodo.

They are doing a pretty good job of becoming the Whigs of the 21st century. For the moment, however, there is no viable alternatives - no Know-Nothings on the horizon, lol.

 
shanteyman 2008-08-10 11:23:40 PM  
Bravo, subby ! +1

 
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