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[smjjames]

For me, Valkyries usually have winged helmets, I think.

Not much to talk about right now I guess what with the derail.

I was going to say the same thing.

Also:
https://www.change.org/p/quicken-loans-arena-allow-open-carry-of-firearms-at-the-quicken-loans-arena-during-the-rnc-convention-in-july-2

Regardless of your political beliefs, you should find something funny about this.

That seems like a REALLY REALLY BAD idea.

[smirk]

The policies of the Quicken Loans Arena do not supersede the rights given to us by our Creator in the U.S. Constitution.

This is a masterful piece of trolling. 10/10; would encourage the creation of pointlessly dangerous situations again.

[Flying Dice]

I'm just curious, how did she take it? Valkyrie-as-idealized-male-woman kind of thing?

Mostly she thought I just called her fat. It sort of touched a soft spot of hers.

*snrk*

[Loud Whispers]

I was going to say the same thing.

Also:
https://www.change.org/p/quicken-loans-arena-allow-open-carry-of-firearms-at-the-quicken-loans-arena-during-the-rnc-convention-in-july-2

Regardless of your political beliefs, you should find something funny about this.

How much security and police would be present? How much damage could a mass murdered or political partisan or terrorist do under the auspices of a guarded location full of loads of people (and important people) vs the damage that would be caused in the event of some accident or argument (which in a political environment = mandatory) means turning into lots of panicked / angry people with guns trapped in a small space?
Well, forgetting the threat they could pose to one another, what are the odds of an armed Murrican freedoming a candidate (not as a premeditated act, but as a passion killing motivated by someone saying something that hits a nerve)?

Other cities that were considered as host include Cincinnati, Columbus, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The hosting job was highly sought after. Aside from the prestige, the event is expected to generate in excess of $400 million to the local economy.

Columbus and Phoenix were eliminated on April 2, 2014 after preliminary review. Cincinnati and Las Vegas, meanwhile, withdrew on May 22, 2014. On June 25, 2014, the Republican National Committee announced that the cities of Cleveland and Dallas would continue to the final round of consideration to host the 2016 Convention. The recommendation to select 'Cleveland 2016' was made following a final review by RNC' site selection committee on July 8, 2014.

[Trump and the Republican Convention]
Talk of a brokered or contested convention is fast gaining popularity these days owing to the remarkably good performances of Donald Trump in the Republican primaries. The prospect of the businessman winning the Republican presidential nomination has spooked the Republican orthodoxy, leading to a strategic rethink on alternative solutions to prevent his nomination. Even 2012 Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney was roped in to assist in dampening Trump’s momentum.

A brokered or contested GOP convention would be the single largest political event in television and internet history. Reporters, media outlets and political junkies would probably trade their soul just to see it happen in their lifetime. It is worth noting though that discussions about a contested or brokered convention have in fact been circulating since December 2015, before the primary process even begun!
http://2016.republican-convention.org/

I do like how your politics is self funding, that's pretty neat

[Loud Whispers]

Also in general, even if we assume no one kills anyone, someone accidentally discharging a weapon that kills no one could nonetheless cause a panic or a crush in the stadium, which I imagine would kill more than anything short of a Paris

[mainiac]

I think you guys are missing the point.  The policy is supposed to be obviously bad.  It's meant to be a comparison to open carry laws in other places.

[smjjames]

And then theres the general security concerns as well, like protecting the candidates. Secret Service would be all NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE! in that gun filled situation.

Not sure if Ted Cruz and Kasich have secret service protection though.

[Loud Whispers]

And then theres the general security concerns as well, like protecting the candidates. Secret Service would be all NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE! in that gun filled situation.

Not sure if Ted Cruz and Kasich have secret service protection though.

They could put the candidates in those pope bubbles that stop bullets dead

[smjjames]

And then theres the general security concerns as well, like protecting the candidates. Secret Service would be all NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE!NOPE! in that gun filled situation.

Not sure if Ted Cruz and Kasich have secret service protection though.

They could put the candidates in those pope bubbles that stop bullets dead

You mean plexiglass?

It'd have to be like a suit of plexiglass in order to retain their mobility. Somewhat. And it'd probably be heavy as hell.

[mainiac]

On the plus side you wouldn't be able to hear anything they say.  On the minus side you would still be able to see them.

[Urist Imiknorris]

On the plus side you wouldn't be able to hear anything they say.  On the minus side you would still be able to see them.

Now I'm imagining a plexiglass cage match, with the survivor getting the nomination.

[redwallzyl]

breaking news all of the republican party's presidential candidates gunned down in hail of automatic weapons fire at debate.

[MaximumZero]

On the plus side you wouldn't be able to hear anything they say.  On the minus side you would still be able to see them.

Now I'm imagining a plexiglass cage match, with the survivor getting the nomination.

MaximumZero for President 2016. Except I'm not old enough yet. I'll be RedKing's VP.

[RedKing]

On the plus side you wouldn't be able to hear anything they say.  On the minus side you would still be able to see them.

Now I'm imagining a plexiglass cage match, with the survivor getting the nomination.

MaximumZero for President 2016. Except I'm not old enough yet. I'll be RedKing's VP.

I didn't think I was old enough, but then I discovered that:

1. The minimum is 35, not 45.
2. My SO is older than Rubio *and* Cruz.

Next Presidential election, there will likely be some young punk (i.e. younger than me) running. Damn candidates, GET OFF MAH LAWN

It'd have to be like a suit of plexiglass in order to retain their mobility. Somewhat. And it'd probably be heavy as hell.

Spoiler: I have just the thing... (click to show/hide)

[redwallzyl]

someone needs to give that guy trumps hair.