A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-31-04...RNC SHOWTIME! SHOCK & AWE!

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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GOP Convention - Go LIVE




The 2004 Republican National Convention
Madison Square Garden ~ New York City
August 30 through September 2, 2004

On January 31, 2003, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced the selection of New York City as the host city for the 2004 GOP Convention. The city was selected by a unanimous vote of the RNC's 165 members because New York offered the best package of goods and services - including the convention complex, hotels, venues and event funding, to name a few.

The 2004 Convention is committed to positively impacting the City through extensive community service. The Committee on Arrangements for the 2004 Republican National Convention and New York City Host Committee 2004 teams have already completed more than 70 service projects amounting to over 700 hours of service on behalf of 16 community organizations throughout the five boroughs of New York City and its surrounding counties. The convention staff has performed community outreach in all five boroughs, having conducted events in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

The Federal Election Commission provides both the Republican and Democrat conventions with nearly $15 million in federal funding. The convention's remaining costs are met by the New York City Host Committee 2004. The New York City Host Committee 2004 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, established in 2002 to attract a national political convention to New York City. Upon being chosen to host the 2004 Republican National Convention, the Host Committee committed to privately fund the costs associated with hosting the event.

The primary goal of the Host Committee is to provide the COA with the goods and services needed to produce a successful convention while promoting New York City. The convention will bring to New York City significant exposure and an opportunity for the city to realize new and enhanced sources of business, while also showcasing its unmatched diversity and hospitality.

The Committee on Arrangements (COA) is a committee of the Republican National Committee (RNC). The COA's mission is to plan for and manage the 2004 Republican National Convention. The Committee on Arrangements is prohibited from raising funds for the convention, and is, by law, a separate entity from the Host Committee. The Committee on Arrangements is chaired by David Armstrong Norcross, National Committeeman for New Jersey.

Bill Harris, Chief Executive Officer of the Convention, manages the day-to-day operations of the Convention. In this role, Mr. Harris serves as an important liaison with state and local officials, community leaders, and other interested parties.

This year's convention theme and program will showcase the president's leadership and commitment to the American people, the unity and momentum of the Republican Party, and the diversity and strength of our nation.

The Speakers

On Monday, August 30, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg opend the convention and welcomed delegates. That evening, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) also took the stage at Madison Square Garden to address the party and the nation.

On Tuesday, August 31, First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary of Education Rod Paige and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) will address the nation in primetime.

On Wednesday, September 1, Mrs. Lynne Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic Senator Zell Miller (D-GA) will headline the 2004 Republican National Convention program.

On Thursday, September 2, the convention's final evening, Governor George Pataki (R-NY) will introduce President George W. Bush, who will accept the Republican Party's nomination to lead our country for another four years.

There will be 2,509 delegates and 2,344 alternate delegates at the convention. The convention has reserved over 18,000 rooms in more than 40 hotels and will provide discounts for delegates at more than 400 different venues, restaurants and retail stores throughout New York City. Visitors are being encouraged to “Come Early, Stay Late” to maximize their Big Apple experience. The New York City Host Committee 2004 and NYC & Company - the Convention and Visitors Bureau - have developed over 20 customized tours for convention visitors.

There will be approximately 15,000 accredited members of the media at the convention. Media work space will be in multiple locations, including an estimated 250,000 square feet in the Farley Post Office Building, directly across Eighth Avenue from Madison Square Garden. An enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge will be built across Eighth Avenue for media members to move between the two facilities. The bridge also will carry broadcast cable and communications lines from Madison Square Garden to the Farley Post Office Building. Other media work space locations will be in Madison Square Garden and in the Hotel Pennsylvania, directly across Seventh Avenue from Madison Square Garden.

This is the first time in Republican Party history that New York City will host the Republican National Convention. New York has previously hosted Democratic Conventions (1868, 1924, 1976, 1980, 1992), but this is the city's first Republican nominating convention.

Information from the 2004 Republican National Convention official Web site:

www.gopconvention.com

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 08-30-04 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

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[Billie]

[Billie]

You're invited to join us at the Convention.
Convention facts, speakers, photos, more.
** BUSH/CHENEY **
FOUR MORE YEARS!

OH MY GOSH! Last night's convention was fabulous! Nobody does it better - the dims must be literally foaming at the mouth. The former police commish, the Iraqi speaker, 9/11 families, the NYPD policeman's "Amazing Grace", McCain, and finally RUDY, RUDY, RUDY!

And that Finale: Larger-than-life Frank Sinatra singing "New York, New York" - a perfect ending to a perfect evening!

[dansangel]

Excellent choice of subject matter ((((((Billie))))))

For the complete transcript of Rudy's speech go here:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/30/giuliani.transcript/index.html

[MEG33]

Great Convention post, Billie!..Just loved the whole evening!..A great night for the GOP...

Bush Cheney 04...For the Sake of our Nation.

[The Mayor]

August 31, 2004

Be Glad For Today

Read: Psalm 118:14-24

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24

Bible In One Year: Psalms 132-134; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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In Edith Schaeffer's book called The Tapestry, she describes a summer when her husband Francis was away in Europe for 3 months. During that time of missing him greatly, Edith and her sister Janet took their children to live in a former schoolhouse on Cape Cod. On a shoestring budget they shared the rent, lived without a car, and created daily adventures for the five young children.

Looking back years later, Edith said of that summer: "Never again have I spent time of that sort with my own children or my sister and nephews. The sudden precious moments in life need to be recognized for the unique periods they are, not wasted by wishing for something else."

Edith's perspective offers us a key to applying the words of Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." During difficult times, we are tempted to become passive while waiting for a storm of life to pass. But God invites us to actively pursue the opportunities at hand instead of lamenting over what we don't have.

Because the Lord has made this day, we can look past the closed doors to see people and opportunities we had previously overlooked. In celebrating their value, we will discover joy and gladness from God. —David McCasland

The God who put us here on earth
Knows life is tinged with sadness,
And so He gives us many things
To fill our hearts with gladness. —Hess

You don't have to worry about eyestrain from looking on the brighter side of life.

[Billie]

Hi, Dansy girl! Thank you! I'm still so excited about last night - still smiling ear to ear. :) Thanks for the link to the full transcript of Rudy's speech. He's something, isn't he! McCain's was good - loved the michael moore part!

[Gabz]

Good morning.

FOUR MORE YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Billie]

Thank you, Meg. I've been so looking forward to this convention because I knew there would be no comparison to the *other* side's. It was even BETTER than I anticipated, and they're just getting started.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Billie and FReepers everywhere. Our guys are really looking good.

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus - a beautiful day it is. Didn't the 'press' say something about the DNC Convention being 'energized'?! HA HA HA HA!!

[Billie]

FOUR MORE YEARS!!!!!!!!!

YES! YES! YES!

[Billie]

Our guys are really looking good.

AMEN! Off to a fantastic start!

[mcshot]

I checked out the pics of our vets and active duty warriors and am honored to be in their company.
What a great classy thread.

Thanks,
mc

[Billie]

I checked out the pics of our vets and active duty warriors and am honored to be in their company. What a great classy thread.

Thank you, mc! What a nice post! Thank you for clicking the link to the vets/active duty pics - The Mayor posts their pictures Every Monday - our Military Monday weekly threads are our way of showing our appreciation to FReeper vets and active military, as well as thanking ALL the military (and our leaders) for their service.

[Lakeside]

Good morning, Billie and all! Hi dansangel--long time no 'see'!

Billie, I couldn't agree with you more. Last night was great. Everything about it was 'top shelf'. I'm looking forward to the rest of the week---- looks like it will just get better and better!

[The Mayor]

yea, with dead batteries!

Rudy and McCain were great last night..

[dansangel]

Michael Moore's reaction was a typical dimwitted and uncouth display.

But....what can we expect from the great unwashed masses - of which he is the poster child!

Love your graphics and presentation. The RNC could learn a lesson or two from you! :-)

(((((((Billie)))))))

Off to run some errands (last Friday was my last day at work - will FReepmail you the details when I get back). Love ya, girlFRiend!

[The Mayor]

Military Monday, The Vietnam Memorial Wall

Visit this one almost a thousand views.. : )

[Billie]

Morning, Lakeside! I'm so pumped up about the classy way our side is doing things. Can't wait to read about the dims' whining about it! LOL!

[Billie]

LOL! The Energizer Bunny must have walked right on by their convention!