Here we go again! 8/19 to 8/22

Guide here from the BBC of all places:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80ey324neeo

"President Biden will headline the convention on Monday night. The crowd will also hear from First Lady Jill Biden, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other Democratic leaders.

On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama is expected to deliver remarks. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Ms Harris’s husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, will also address the convention on Tuesday.

Wednesday’s line-up reportedly features former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, among others.

Ms Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will give the prime-time speech that night after his nomination.

The most important night of the convention is Thursday, when Vice-President Harris will take the stage. She will formally accept the presidential nomination and give her speech on the final night of the convention dedicated “For the Future.”

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will also take the stage at some point during the week."

All sorts of streaming info here:

https://demconvention.com/news/press-releases/how-to-watchdemocratic-national-convention-announces-streaming-partners-and-first-ever-vertical-streaming-platforms/

Day 1 Schedule, all times are Central, so +1 for Eastern, -1 for Mountain, -2 for Pacific.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/who-is-speaking-at-the-dnc-tonight-full-speaker-list-and-schedule/3525559/

Remarks The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York

Remarks Shawn Fain President of the United Automobile Workers

Remarks The Honorable Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

Remarks The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Former United States Secretary of State

Remarks The Honorable James E. Clyburn Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina

Remarks The Honorable Jamie Raskin Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland

Remarks The Honorable Jasmine Crockett Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas

Remarks The Honorable Grace Meng Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

Joint Remarks Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana Hadley Duvall, Kentucky

Remarks The Honorable Andy Beshear Governor of Kentucky

Remarks The Honorable Reverend Raphael G. Warnock United States Senator, Georgia

Remarks The Honorable Chris Coons United States Senator, Delaware

Remarks Dr. Jill Biden First Lady of the United States

Introduction Ashley Biden

Remarks The Honorable Joe Biden President of the United States

  • archomrade [he/him]
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    323 days ago

    It would be really hard to convince fellow Americans to end support for Israel’s genocide without mentioning who it is that’s refusing to end support for Israel’s genocide.

    • @lennybird
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      23 days ago

      I’m not sure I buy that because explaining to your fellow Americans the genocide Israel is committing does not even require raising the current administration once. Once more Americans recognize the blatant atrocities Israel is committing and how Netanyahu has perpetrated around 40 x October 7ths not counting longterm damage to civilian infrastructure, then polls change; then policy changes as a reflection of said polling.

      Whether we like it or not, the administration is carefully weighing different groups in different states, and over-committing to one may lead to net-losses from the others for the election. Hence their delicate toeing the line with not abandoning Israel but sympathizing with the civilian plight in Gaza.

      Forget the fact that there is massive risk to withdraw military aid to Israel, where Bibi just so happens to ignore more intelligence of an impending Hamas attack. Then Israel accuses the Democrats of antisemitism and leaving them defenseless against terrorists. If it wasn’t obvious, this sinks Democrats and leaves the door open for a far more pro-Israeli administration.

      • archomrade [he/him]
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        -123 days ago

        “Look at how bad this is, get mad!”

        “Ahhh, i’m mad!! Now what do I do?!”

        “Well certainly don’t go bothering the democrats with it”

        Lmao. The shapes we twist ourselves into by trying to acknowledge our convictions without letting go of partisanship. You do you bud, but I think protesting the democrats into action is the best thing to be doing right now.

        • @lennybird
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          23 days ago

          lol man, these strawmen are simply out of hand if not bad faith. I really don’t know if you have the prerequisite reading comprehension to engage with.

          Please come back when you can actually respond, with substance, to the points I’ve made instead of petty deflections. Thank you.