LIVE THREAD:RNC National Convention Day 4 July 21, 2016 starts @ 7:20pm ET

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[nikos1121]

[Thursday, July 21, 2016/ 7:20 PM EDT]

Make America One Again

Convention Called to Order Reince Priebus Chair, Republican National Committee

Entertainment Heavenly Joy

Presentation of the Colors VFW Post #6846 Cleveland, OH

Pledge of Allegiance To Be Announced

The National Anthem Ayla Brown Singer/Songwriter

Invocation Reverend Dr. Steve Bailey Pastor, New Philadelphia First United Methodist Church

Remarks Fran Tarkenton Former NFL Quarterback, Media Personality, and Businessman

Remarks Brock Mealer Wauseon, OH

Video We Win Because

Remarks The Hon. Marsha Blackburn (TN) U.S. Representative

Remarks The Hon. Mary Fallin (OK) Governor

Remarks Dr. Lisa Shin Korean Americans for Trump

Video Where You Lead

Video Built to Win

Remarks Reince Priebus Chair, Republican National Committee

Remarks Jerry Falwell, Jr. President, Liberty University

Remarks Peter Thiel Entrepreneur

Remarks Tom Barrack Chief Executive Officer, Colony Capital

Video Donald J. Trump

Remarks Ivanka Trump

Remarks Donald J. Trump Presidential Nominee

Benediction Roger W. Gries Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus

[Religion and Politics]

You mean he’s now doubling down?

Cruz and the "neverTrumpers" are setting up to support Gary Johnson or some other Constitutional candidate I think. Not going to vote for Clinton, but listening to "others" until Election Day. pffft.

I wish it didn't hurt Trump, but it does in my opinion. This just feeds the grist mill of the left media.

Bob Barr is making a fool of himself on CNN this morning by trying to defend Ted Cruz. It is a pretty good example of how far off Cruz is on this, it is all just indefensible.

[upchuck]

If Hillary is the winner, we can stock up on survival supplies.

I agree. But stocking up is a good idea just in general. When the ax falls, having Killary as president will be the least of our problems. Food, shelter, water.

[lysie]

Good morning, Ray.

[RayofHope]

Thanks for these thoughts nikos, could he possibly be displaying some Psychopathic tendencies? He seems entirely wrapped up in himself........

[gogeo]

Nikos, I just watched Laura’s speech. Her first line was that she was there to support Donald Trump.

[RayofHope]

Many thanks for the speech list, much appreciated....

[novemberslady]

This morning ted still hasn't learned.
He's out there trying to put a bandaid on and say that mean old Donald hurt me...
He said mean things about my daddy and my wife and that's why I'm being a big (!)
Well ted had an awful lot to say himself.
God forbid he should own up to his share of things, and quit saying he's not trying to make about him.

This is a guy that could've might've been President, Vice President, Supreme Court Judge.
But all this guy has managed to be is a money grabber from his donors.

[RayofHope]

Reminds me of Jim and Tammy Bakker......

[RayofHope]

Thanks, was missing from previous list.....

[Religion and Politics]

Trump waited until he was sure the guy was not going to endorse him, and came out at the last minute. I don’t see why Trump would want to under mine or under cut his VP Pence.

I am not saying Trump meant to undermine or undercut Pence, but rather to not let the night be the climax of the convention and thus undermine or undercut Trump and tonight. I am just looking at things with through the "orchestration" filter and wondering why Cruz was Prime Time last night. It is more than just an "enough rope" thing or magnanimity in my estimation.

But I will reiterate, Pence showed himself a heavyweight slam dunk serious individual that I think connects the party and conservatism with a future. I think without the Cruz drama, comparisons to Trump tonight to Pence last night would be what everyone would be measuring for success. I really don't think the bar has been lowered for tonight though, the movie better have a sensational ending or we will find it difficult to get a head of steam after next week in the real comparison, Trump vs. Clinton.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

I had that same visceral alarm which turned into a 5 alarm fire the night of the Iowa Caucus.

I fully support Trump, but it wasn’t always so. I did not like either one of them.

I have gone from loathing Trump, to okay, I will vote for him because too much is at stake (SCOTUS), to full enthusiastic support.

I have seen a different side of Trump during these past few months. Nothing about Ted has suggested [to me] he is as principled as he wants us to believe.

[MEG33]

Thank You For The Thread, Nikos1121!

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE
*IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT NIGHT*

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[STARLIT]

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump

13h13 hours ago

Thank you @IngrahamAngle!

#AmericaFirst

Laura Ingraham ‏@IngrahamAngle

9h9 hours ago

Laura Ingraham Retweeted Donald J. Trump It was my pleasure--now go win this for America!

[lodi90]

Cruz and the “neverTrumpers” are setting up to support Gary Johnson or some other Constitutional candidate I think. Not going to vote for Clinton, but listening to “others” until Election Day. pffft.

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Cruz, Romney and Bush. Three Amigos fighting for principled conservatism? Hysterical proposition. Cruz wants a second primary with him as judge and jury, IMO. As always Cruz is all about Cruz.

[MEG33]

GO WIN THI FOR AMERICA....AMEN, Laura

[PghBaldy]

LOL Laura Ingraham just said Trump was happy after Cruz speech! Trump said it was great (or something like that).

[DollyCali]

good morning and Nik and all my fellow passengers on the Trump Train

Nik, I so do appreciate you starting the 4 convention threads with some interest. Not just a Heading as so many major thread posters do. If you want to start up an important thread give it a little thought and put in something of substance. You have been doing this for us throughs the primary season with wonderful rally threads. MANY THANKS

I read most of the thread last night and finished it this AM. Misc thoughts.

I was one of the many who started supporting Ted and also with $$. When Trump entered I saw a refreshing change. I knew immediately he was my man. I had already however signed up for many state groups in the Cruz arena and never stopped getting email and other contacts.

Last night was interesting. We know how many of the cruz supporters wanted him as VP. I think that DJT wanted to put him right in front of Pence to show the contrast in the two. He did well with that strategy. IF he had denied Cruz an opportunity for a time slot there would have been an outcry of “shutting out Cruz”. He gave him the rope to do whatever.

I have always felt you do NOT reward bad behavior. Be it with your children, as a teacher, as an employer and surely not in politics. Cruz, Bush, Kasich, Romney should NOT be given the time of day at this point, yet alone any significant (or insignificant) nod for a federal position. There are many very good GOPers in the background.. they deserve the chance. We don’t need backstabbers in this administration. Cruz was so admired by me at one time.

I look at the love affair of many with him. I think of my own marriage. I was married 22 years. It should have been 6 months. I was in denial. Emphasized the good. Was blind to the horrific and what it was doing to me as a person. When I was suicidal and sought help, I discovered how I had been lying to myself. It took a LOT of over come this. (and I was a counselor myself)

Cruz has good points as did my ex. so do a lot of unsavory people. To say I am disappointed with him is an understatement on so many levels.

Am I impressed with Cruz in the Senate. No. I am NOT IMPRESSED with any of our GOP elected.(maybe Trey Gowdey an exception). They are all talk and have allowed Obama free reign and all they do is talk. We have Executive orders, bad deals, Czars, terrible programs. That obnoxious leader should be in prison right now not still putting forth his filth and destroying our government. Our elected GOPe has NOT done the job we the electorate expected. Have hey all been bought off, blackmailed, frightened in other ways to have NO SPINE OR BALLS?

I think the ultimate shock would be that Cruz be selected as Hill’s VP. Someone mentioned last night that Goldman sachs may have been very influential in his NON endorsement. I think that is a consideration and a very big reason why we so much appreciate The Donald and his lack of financial obligations

I am working more and weird hours. Miss the regular posting I was able to do this winter/spring when living at hotel. I will be working at hotel tonight 7-11. HOPING it will be quiet enough to go to breakfast room and watch on TV. I am pretty sure we just have networks.. any recommendations?

I had a few opportunities to floor passes to convention. Dang work. Last night I was off but no floor pass. Figures

Love/hugs from NE Ohio

[exit82]

Saw some of Lyin’ Ted speaking before the Texas delegation this morning.

Completely delusional.

Then the projectile vomiting began!

Heidi,get Lyin’ Ted some freakin’ help already!

[Jane Long]

Amen!!

[Spirit of Liberty]

Steve Miller?