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Are You Going To Watch Monday's Upcoming RNC Circus? (Original Post) Jamaal510 Aug 2012 OP
Yes, between actual programs . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2012 #1
Without a doubt... at least for about 5 minutes or until i bang my head too hard CabCurious Aug 2012 #2
I'll watch some of it, but I'll mostly be monitoring DU LeftofObama Aug 2012 #3
Agreed. nt avebury Aug 2012 #5
Same here. femmocrat Aug 2012 #8
Yes, and no. Cleita Aug 2012 #4
Stewart and Colbert Mz Pip Aug 2012 #14
The guys are how I plan to get my news also marlakay Aug 2012 #17
No, I have an urgent desire to tape my eyes open while I watch... Agnosticsherbet Aug 2012 #6
For my family's sake, no. Iggo Aug 2012 #7
Popcorn all lined up and ready to go Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #9
If I can I will watch some of it. longship Aug 2012 #10
I'd rather walk on hot coals nt demosincebirth Aug 2012 #11
No standingtall Aug 2012 #12
I'd rather stick needles in my eyes. nt G_j Aug 2012 #13
I'll watch some of it, under the principle of "Know thy enemy." n/t backscatter712 Aug 2012 #15
No. My doctor has me on a strict diet. No garbage. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #16
Personally, I think everyone who objects to the Republicans should boycott watching Samantha Aug 2012 #18
Monday is my 50th (egad!) birthday Catlover827 Aug 2012 #19
No I wouldn't be able to sit through it. former-republican Aug 2012 #20
Sorry about that unfortunate coincidence. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #23
like this: cliffordu Aug 2012 #21
LOL! Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #22
that's what it would take, G_j Aug 2012 #24

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
4. Yes, and no.
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 09:28 PM
Aug 2012

I will be watching left wing TVees coverage of it especially Jon Stewart. It should be a hoot and I'm ready for a good laugh. I wonder if they dare to get Amy Goodman arrested again this year for doing her job.

Mz Pip

(27,454 posts)
14. Stewart and Colbert
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 12:46 AM
Aug 2012

That's what I'll watch. It's really not the same as watching the real think. Which is a good thing.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
6. No, I have an urgent desire to tape my eyes open while I watch...
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 09:29 PM
Aug 2012

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes on a continuous loop while lemon juice is dropped in my eyes every minute. A much less painful and more intellectual experience, I assure you.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
9. Popcorn all lined up and ready to go
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 10:11 PM
Aug 2012

I've been looking forward to this convention. It may be short if Romney is going to be nominated on Monday. Have you ever seen such a messed up circus performance? And, it hasn't even started yet.

longship

(40,416 posts)
10. If I can I will watch some of it.
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 10:35 PM
Aug 2012

I have no cable (none here even if I could afford it), no broadband (same, none here). I cannot stream audio on my low bandwidth, forget video streaming. Not even close. But I do get DU.

I have CBS, ABC, PBS x 2, local FOX affiliates x 2, all by antenna. Note: no NBC here.

So who is going to cover it? And which of my resources will cover it? I am thinking DU is my best bet.

standingtall

(2,787 posts)
12. No
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 12:37 AM
Aug 2012

Id rather watch paint dry I probably will try to avoid watching all news until that crap is over. However what those morons say on stage will probably get back to me anyway. Going to be a long week.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
18. Personally, I think everyone who objects to the Republicans should boycott watching
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 01:59 AM
Aug 2012

Tank their numbers, and let the networks know, the more you show, the less we watch. And that would impact their advertising dollars. They would get that message.

Other than that, I have taken enough torture listening to Romney and others, so I intend to do some reading.

Sam

 

Catlover827

(191 posts)
19. Monday is my 50th (egad!) birthday
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 02:23 AM
Aug 2012

I shall have better things to do. How dare they profane my special day with their racist, sexist, insane drivel!

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
23. Sorry about that unfortunate coincidence.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 02:33 AM
Aug 2012

But at least that's better than having a b-day on election day itself, where you'd be too nervous to enjoy it out of fear of the bad guys winning.

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