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!

Thanks, Mixer!

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[Aquamarine]

Waving at y'all. Looking forward to Thursday's JH2 Post Dutchess.

Is your dream to move back to Florida really coming true Dansy?

[Billie]

The magic of the 'cloning' tool. :)

[Feiny]

"(I had hoped he just looked deleriously happy and giddy at such a fabulous evening.) :)"

hehehehe.....he does look deleriously happy and giddy....I am drunk.

[Billie]

LOL! Well, you're as cute as he was when he 'was' drunk. This is the way he originally looked! #79

[deadhead]

Hi, Billie

[Smartass]

Want to join in the fun? Click the logo to donate to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Beautiful Presentation Billie!

[Billie]

Hi, Colleen! Yea! Republican Women for Bush/Cheney!!

[Billie]

Thank you for posting the link here - I'm so glad that they're getting so much support from FReepers!

[Billie]

Well, hi, Tonk! Thanks for such a nice compliment. We're going to win, and thanks to all of you veterans for making such a difference in keeping kerry's lies front and center.

[Billie]

Another fantastic evening in New York! Dubya's girls (all three of them!) are the prettiest things! And Arnie rocks!

Thank you all for taking time to stop in and share your comments with us today. Sleep tight! We're on the right side, and God is good. And so was the Harlem Boys Choir tonight as they closed with a breathtaking rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk............................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty

Maigrey................cousin WVNan..............friend's son ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son katykelly.................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.....................niece Donaeus...................nephew dixie sass...............nephew BeAllYouCanBe............son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn...................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles......................son Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.........grandson visualops.................cousin Alouette.......................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband lula.......................son-in-law eaglesiniowa.................son

[MEG33]

God bless our armed forces..God bless America!

[Billie]

Thanks again, Meg. Enjoyed seeing you. I've been trying to read so many of the live threads and the other kerry and swiftboat vets and I see you there - usually don't post - too many threads and not enough time! :)

Tonight's convention was good, but for some reason I still liked last night's performances better. Though Arnie's was excellent and Laura is always just radiant and so very classy, and having Dubya introduce her was neat!

[JulieRNR21]

Here's another cutie for you.......As you can tell...

I love GOP Elephants...

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

My "tour" ends Nov 2!

[MEG33]

I was impressed with the Lt Gov.Steele from Maryland also.....I think all in all we are having a great convention..and Tommy Franks gave Bush a powerful endorsement when interviewed by Hannity.....

Last night was our 911/war on terror speeches night which really gets to us...tonight the softer side of Bush by his family...

Arnie gave a terrific speech!The girls a bit of fun for the young crowd and always lovely Laura.

[Billie]

LOL! And remember this one!

[Billie]

Thanks FOR SERVING!!

[Billie]

Last night was our 911/war on terror speeches night which really gets to us...tonight the softer side of Bush by his family...

I know. Do look forward to Zell Miller tomorrow night and of course Cheney!

Have got to say goodnight - again! :)