Day 3 of the RNC Convention - The House Empties

[MineralMan]

Later in the evening yesterday, empty seats began to increase in number after the roll call took place. Tonight, the excitement's over. If you watch, look at the crowd. You'll see that it has shrunk even more. Who can get excited about a speech by Mike Pence? How many more times can GOOPers shout, "Lock her up!"

Why bother to go? All the business of the convention is over. So, lots and lots of the convention-goers will opt to spend the last two days of their trip to Cleveland looking for something to do that is actually interesting. Good luck to them with that quest. Many delegates are staying in hotels some distance away, so they'll miss the excitement and revelry that is Cleveland at night.

Those staying in Cleveland proper may also find difficulty in locating night life opportunities. That's not to say that the city doesn't have its clubs and bars. Of course it does. But, they aren't much different from the ones at home, wherever home might be. There's always an opportunity for a little philandering, of course, but the attendees are all, you know, Republicans. Everyone knows that they don't engage in extramarital sporting, after all.

Boredom is the biggest threat to the enjoyment of the last two days of this adventure in political unreality. What will the delegates and others find to do of an evening in Cleveland? Maybe the convention will still be the most excitement available to them. Maybe listening to Mike Pence is enough to stir the emotions. That's just sad, though...

[femmocrat]

1. They could always look for Prophets of Rage performances!

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-prophets-of-rage-perform-at-cleveland-rallies-near-rnc-w429763

[lunatica]

2. So sad...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Usually, hookers come in from out of town for these events because there is so much demand

for the services offered by that profession. And I just read that porn viewing in Cleveland has increased considerably this week. Somehow all those bored GOPers will find a few sources of entertainment.

[TexasBushwhacker]

18. Yup, but just for the RNC

They never get much business during the DNC because the delegates are gettin' busy with each other.

[coco77]

31. RepubliCons don't fornicate..

or commit adultery,Republicons don't use birth control,have abortions,use drugs,curse,etc..

[DinahMoeHum]

4. ". . .don't engage in extramarital sporting. . ."??

Dunno about that.
I hope that was meant to be satire. Traditionally, during a GOP convention, the businesses of strip clubs and escort services rise sharply.

[LongTomH]

7. Ohhh, Yeah!!!!! We know Republicans are all (cough) virtuous, don't we gang?

[MineralMan]

10. Absolutely. You won't find them at strip clubs or

looking for someone to do an out-call room visit. Not Republicans. Absolutely not. In fact, they've all locked out the porn channels on their in-room TVs. They'll be looking for wholesome family entertainment while they're in Cleveland, for sure.

[Hortensis]

33. I hear Norovirus is a family activity.

No signs so far that it's hit the non-isolated conventiongoers to relieve them of their boredom though.

[GulfCoast66]

36. I hear the congressmen

Prefer public restrooms.

[liberal N proud]

5. That could be a good thing for the local business

We were in Ohio City neighborhood yesterday afternoon and walked right into a very popular restaurant. There were more police on the streets than people. Ohio City is just across the bridge from the Convention.
Local people are staying away from anything close to downtown. Downtown companies have either given their employees the week off or work from home. We saw a number of business with signs saying they were closed this week.

Parking is $40 and higher.

Yet the local media is touting the economic impact of this clown show.

[Demsrule86]

25. did you ever try Le Petite Triangle?

I love Ohio City...they have the best restaurants. We stayed at a bed and breakfast there for our anniversary.

[liberal N proud]

27. We were hoping for SOHO but it was closed

Someone thought maybe for an RNC event.

[Demsrule86]

41. Soho is great too.

I am on Weight Watchers and am saving my points ...going to SOHO on Thursday. We are going to see Yes... Thursday at the Hard Rock Rockcino I either want the mac and cheese with duck confit or the shrimp and cheesy grits...or maybe two or three other things...lol.

[underpants]

6. Well, there's Skyline Chili

THAT could make things interesting inside the convention hall

[LongTomH]

9. With plenty of beans, of course!

[Adrahil]

29. No beans in Skyline, you Philistine!

But Skyline still makes you toot!

[MineralMan]

12. 5-way all the way!

Eat up!

[niyad]

15. well, between that and the norovirus. . . .

[underpants]

17. Norovirus - they got ahold of some bad Chic-fil-a

[ChairmanAgnostic]

8. Hookers.

Some years back, a local station interviewed a high level prostitute (4 figures minimum). She compared the GOP conventions to the democratic ones. A lot more demand by the GOP, and they (ahem) come much faster, allowing for more business. A good percentage also fell on their knees, before performing, grabbed their bibles and begged their lord and their mommy to forgive them. They also tip well, she said, because they hoped she and her coworkers would remain silent.

[Blue Idaho]

11. There is a real good reason you don't let the candidate

Immediately accept the nomination after the roll call vote... There is a reason it's done on the last day of the convention...

It's called "stagecraft."

[MineralMan]

13. Bingo. Why hang around once the big thing is over.

Now, The Donald™ will show up tonight and tomorrow, but he'll be giving the same speech he always does.

[NastyRiffraff]

22. This whole convention is a giant clusterfuck

in more ways than one. Even Republican strategist Nicolle Wallace said it was a result of "incompetence." From Melania Trump's plagiarized speech to the Colorado and Alaskan revolts, it showed poor planning and sloppy vetting.

[Blue Idaho]

28. I think you are being too kind.

It's a freak show in a chess pool.

[PatSeg]

14. There are so many empty seats

The contrast between RNC and DNC conventions is striking. The RNC does have a lot of unique hats though.

[zipplewrath]

16. No parties

Word was, most of the large parties that often go on at the convention were canceled because of fear of no attendance and concern about being associated with Trump. So the delegates really have nothing to do.

[TexasBushwhacker]

19. Apparently they are watching porn

Porn traffic in Cleveland is up 183%.

http://www.dailydot.com/layer8/cleveland-porn-rnc-donald-trump/

[zipplewrath]

20. And paying for it

You'd think they'd know how to get it for free these days.

[OnDoutside]

37. I thought they said they'd get the Mexicans to pay for it ???

[Doctor Jack]

21. My dad heard on CBS today

That the crowds in the convention are much smaller than they appear on tv. The convention all is mostly empty and most delegates haven't even been showing up. Basically it sounds like there are just a few dozen psychotically rabid Trump supporters at the convention and no half way sane Republicans this year.

[TexasBushwhacker]

23. I was listening to Paul Ryan's speech last night

The response was positively anemic.

[Hortensis]

34. Possibly a real auger for November...

Didn't see Ryan, but very interesting to hear.

[Demsrule86]

24. I live in Ohio

I go up to Cleveland quite often...Playhouse Square, fabulous museums, the Zoo and the lake...lots to do ...you can visit the Christmas Story house too which I plan to do soon ...Christmas in July...Ohio City is the place to find great chefs and fairly reasonable prices...I recommend Le Petite Triangle...a French Bistro with a first rate chef. The Creme Brulee is the best ever.

[auntpurl]

38. These are Republican delegates for Trump.

They've never seen the inside of a museum.

[Demsrule86]

40. Good point but they do have a gun museum. hehe nt

[tonyt53]

26. They had to get back to their Bible studies, porn and orgies.

[brooklynite]

30. More importantly, the bar will be open at a Party somewhere in town...

[tavernier]

32. They could always bring in an elephant and have junior shoot it.

That should liven up this crowd and show the repuke mascot that they mean business!!

[cwydro]

35. K and r

[MineralMan]

39. They've shut the lights down in the upper deck to

Hide the fact that it is empty. Everyone who is still there has moved down to the floor or lower deck.