What will the Democrats do in a region flooded with Republicans? - "Prove Dems are in FL"

St. Petersburg - Tampa Bay Times ^ | August 25, 2012 | John Woodrow Cox

[Cincinatus' Wife]

...... Soon, tens of thousands of Republicans will descend upon Tampa Bay, but this area's Democrats say they aren't going anywhere. Their schedules are packed: protests, rallies, vigils, press conferences, a visit from the vice president and even a secret-but-not-so-secret "counter-convention."

"We don't want to ruin the convention for delegates," said Ella Coffee of the Hillsborough County Democratic Party, which opened its Tampa campaign office Thursday night. "We just want to be able to have a conversation."

Preparation for that conversation starts today with a protest training session in Tampa. The Code Pink-organized gathering, which many area Democrats are expected to attend, will teach people how to demonstrate without violence, talk to reporters and use social media. Attendees also will practice songs, chants and dance moves.

The education will prepare Democrats for daily protests that begin today in St. Petersburg and a march Sunday during the convention's kickoff party at Tropicana Field. Hillsborough Democrats also have promoted a bevy of events for the week, including a "celebration of resistance" on Monday night, a rally against voter suppression on Tuesday evening, and, on two days, the alliteratively named "Rally Against Romney."

.....Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be on hand to help kick things off.

Vice President Joe Biden had planned to visit Tampa on Monday to counter the GOP message. He postponed the trip Friday to ensure that all local law enforcement and emergency management resources can stay focused on Tropical Storm Isaac.

.......Chris Radulich, a 64-year-old from Apollo Beach who says he likes the heat, planned to attend at least one rally or march every day of the convention.

Why?

"The primary thing is, first of all," he paused to consider the question, "to prove there are Democrats in Florida."

[Gen.Blather]

“TEACH how to demonstrate without violence? Amazing admission in print.”

A muscular black at my gym had been hired and trained by the SEIU to attend, among other things, Glen Beck’s 9/11 protest. The gym rat told me that there would be no violence, but a quick review of the training revealed he had been taught to “get in people’s faces and scream at them.” I said, “so you scream while in their face. What response are you expecting?” Apparently, the training hadn’t covered that. “Now, let’s say you do this to an old man. What if he hits you?” He was hesitant but decided he could defend himself. I explained to him that he had committed assault and if the old man died it would be second degree murder or manslaughter.

I never saw him after that as he moved to the DC area so his cadre would be within easy bus reach of where the SEIU needed them. He told me he had to take this job as it was more money than he’d ever made.

[Eye of Unk]

I should have gone there, all I need is to have a hut selling ponchos, water wings and inner tubes.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

AND Gov. Scott let it be known that Florida has more concealed carry citizens than any other state.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Tampa-St.Pete will be on the wet and blustery side of the storm.

[chainsaw]

The hurricanes in Fl will take care of the democrat protestors!

[generally]

I love that idea!!!!

[generally]

You should work for NSA!

[generally]

Let ‘em protest.

I’ve never thought highly of the intelligence level of most lefties, but I used to think that at least a few at top were smart (but evil). Now I question even that. This makes them look pathetic, desperate, and obnoxious. How is that going to help them? Sure, there will be some sympathizers who will think “Yeah, stick it to the Republicans.” But most people, even lefties, will recognize this as obnoxious bullying.

Unless there is some far more sinister purpose, I fail to see how this helps them. Maybe they are hoping if they stir the pot enough at least one deranged lefty will try to assassinate Romney or Ryan. Or maybe they realize they are losing and this is the equivalent of trashing the place out of spite.

[ridesthemiles]

Biden’s trip to Tampa next week has ‘been postponed’.

[NoGrayZone]

"You should work for NSA!"

Hahahaha, I'd be to "extreme right wing" for them! =)

[Libloather]

Attendees also will practice songs, chants and dance moves.

Sign up early for your shuck and jive lessons.