This is purely an informational thread, so please don't turn it into a huge debate over Hillary & Obama!!!

Ok with that said, Next Friday (May 2) the NC Democratic party is having a huge fundraiser. It's the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Hillary & Obama have committed to coming, so it could be a good opportunity to see them in person. I cut n paste the info below:

Event Purpose

A Raleigh fundraising event for the Democratic Party. Its one of our largest fundraisers of the year and is a chance to celebrate being a Democrat and support your Party.

Date and Time: Friday, May 2, 2008 - 5:30pm

Event Location

Location Name: J.S. Dorton Arena, located on the NC State Fairgrounds
Street: 1025 Blue Ridge Road.
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27607

A reception will kick off this year’s event at 5:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices are as follows:
$250 for reception and dinner
$125 per person for dinner
$25 theater seating, dinner not included (Great option for the college students out there)

More info can be found at http://ncdp.org/node/2514


****For all you that just want to have a good time and hang out with some Dems****
(And don't want to spend the money on a ticket to the big event)

JJ After Dark....The Afterparty

Are you ready for a night of fun and excitement? YDNC and the Wake County Young Democrats are hosting JJ After Dark this year at the Clarion Hotel on Hillsborough Street. Just minutes from Dorton Arena, look forward to music, and an upscale event to remember. See you May 2nd at 8:30 p.m. on the penthouse floor of the Clarion.

FYI...I am helping to plan this event, so if you love me and want to support me come on out

We are asking a $10 donation at the door!

Sorry that was long!!! Hopefully I'll see some of you out there

4/24/2008 11:28:16 AM

will this be a "Grown and Sexy" party that black people always like to throw?

4/24/2008 12:03:31 PM

No!! Lots of white people involved

If you knew me you'd know that I don't really hang with the "black" crowd lol.

4/24/2008 12:05:18 PM

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"will this be a "Grown and Sexy" party that black people always like to throw? "

Just like the one they did at Love and the K Street Lounge?

4/24/2008 12:06:05 PM

i'm not a racist, but i'm uncomfortable at "black" get-togethers

4/24/2008 12:06:19 PM

BLAH to you all!!!

It's not a black get together ugh

Maybe I should ask for this to go to the lounge

4/24/2008 12:06:56 PM

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"#26 Grown and Sexy Events March 31, 2008 · 65 Comments Educated Black People like attending events with the title “Grown and Sexy.” This is a term that was coined by older club patrons who didn’t want to always feel like the old man/woman in the club and also by Babyface. It also just another way to have an “exclusive” or “upscale” event. EBP love exclusivity. Usually at these events, there is no rap music and a dress code is in place. There is normally a dress code for the men; no white tees, baseball caps, jeans, or sneakers. Also, the facility may require that all women be over 23 and the men over 25 years old. This is to ensure that creepy old men don’t hit on young, unsuspecting girls and to prevent the usual drama that occurs at regular club events(i.e. fights, training, or strutting). See #1 Fraternities and Sororities. Once again this will be a networking opportunity. However, no business cards will be given out at this event because it would be considered classless or tacky to give out a card at an event such as this because EBP are just out to have a good time. The EBP will just talk about their jobs and education with each other, but nobody actually gets a job from meeting someone at a Grown and Sexy event. Grown and Sexy events may also have themes such as white linen or wine and cheese. There’s also an unusually high cover charge to keep the hood people out; along with the dress code. EBP don’t mind paying this cover though, but it does cause a small problem for a few- money. Some of the EBP that attend these events are on a budget; they’re still paying off their student loans or saving to buy a town home. Therefore, you may see a guy holding the same drink all night because he has already paid a $30 - $40 cover and $10 or more for the one drink. If you live in a small city or the community of EBP is small, you may also see an EBP wear the same outfit , with slight variations, to every Grown and Sexy event; this is once again the result of budget constraints (ballin’ on a budget). It is important to note that these events are not held at clubs, unless it is a 25 and over club; the event is usually at a “lounge.” An EBP would not be caught in a club “slummin’ “with the usual clubrats at a “radio party.” An EBP can easily be spotted if at the wrong event. He or she is usually sitting with other EBP scanning the crowd looking for people to talk about or beating the undesirables off with a stick. If you are invited to a Grown and Sexy event by an EBP, accept the invitation; because this is a privileged invite and you will probably not be asked again if you don’t attend the first time. EBP do not like rejection. It is also a great chance to meet other EBP who share your values - education and exclusivity. Keep it Grown and Sexy!"

i gotta come clean, im biting from "Stuff Black People Like"

[Edited on April 24, 2008 at 12:08 PM. Reason : .]

4/24/2008 12:07:39 PM

^That did make me giggle a little. A lady at work keeps telling me about all these parties, but I never go. Maybe I should break out my linen and hit it up!


Ok back to topic! Come hang out next Friday!!!

[Edited on April 24, 2008 at 12:12 PM. Reason : I'll get it moved ]

4/24/2008 12:09:53 PM

you should have probably posted this in soap box

4/24/2008 12:12:01 PM

Yay Thanks for moving this gunzzie!

Ok now for serious posts!!!

COME TO THE EVENT

4/24/2008 12:19:20 PM

What if you spent some of that money on helping the disadvantaged people your party is supposedly so concerned with?

For $250, I could feed quite a few homeless folks and still have money left over to tattoo the word "hippocrite" on a democrat's forehead.

4/24/2008 12:33:59 PM

How about you go and do that instead of whining in my thread?

Thanks for stopping by!

4/24/2008 12:34:47 PM

Let me rephrase my question. How do you justify spending tons of money to hear a speech about how poor and disadvantaged most Americans are? You, like many others, obviously have reasons for supporting the event. I would like to understand why.

4/24/2008 12:45:13 PM

I'm not trying to justify anything.

It's purely informational, so either come to the event or don't! It's that simple!

I would hope you choose to not show up.

4/24/2008 12:49:49 PM

campaigns run on money

its not really that difficult to comprehend

4/24/2008 12:50:10 PM

Don't worry, I won't be there. I would just like to understand why people care so much about politics that they spend tons of their own money to help wealthy politicians achieve their own selfish ambitions.

I don't think I'm asking an unreasonable question.

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"campaigns run on money its not really that difficult to comprehend"

ORLY? I'm not asking why campaigns need money. I'm wondering why people put so much faith into a political organization that they spend tons of money on it, believing it will change the world. Is that really the best way to solve the problems of society? I'm all about thoroughly researching candidates and using the utmost discretion in voting. But why spend tons of money on a political party? I just want an honest answer.

[Edited on April 24, 2008 at 1:06 PM. Reason : .]

4/24/2008 1:01:06 PM

How about you make a thread and pose that question. This one isn't for that.

Thanks for playing

4/24/2008 2:39:18 PM

thats the great thing about america

the whole first amendment thing

4/24/2008 2:41:51 PM

Quote :

"For $250, I could feed quite a few homeless folks and still have money left over to tattoo the word "hippocrite" on a democrat's forehead."

and spell it wrong

lol

Quote :

"But why spend tons of money on a political party? I just want an honest answer."

But you also know you're being a troll in The Lounge because OBVIOUSLY none of us are Political Science theorists and could explain this to you. So go read a book about it and stop ruining the thread. I mean, whining about this shit on TWW isn't MORE productive than what you're complaining about.

[Edited on April 24, 2008 at 4:46 PM. Reason : .]

4/24/2008 4:42:41 PM

Fuschia, I wanted an opinion on it from someone who is advocating that people support a political party. I don't care what political scientists have to say. I want to hear from an average person who feels strongly about supporting a party. If you won't attempt to answer me, then please don't reply. This is not chit chat.

4/24/2008 4:55:09 PM

Similarly, if you don't have something RELEVANT to say in a Lounge thread, don't post in it.

You knew this thread was in support of something you weren't, and you still decided to troll it.

[Edited on April 24, 2008 at 5:36 PM. Reason : You could've just PMed the OP if you wanted an answer from her.]

4/24/2008 5:29:39 PM

stop the drama, VOTE for OBAMA!

4/25/2008 12:06:51 AM

democrats suck..............sorry i couldnt help myself

4/25/2008 2:27:53 AM

well this country sucks right now cause of republicans so i want a dem to win

4/25/2008 2:39:38 AM

^well come to the event and show some support

4/25/2008 9:38:58 AM

BTTT just in case

4/29/2008 3:03:28 PM

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"well this country sucks right now cause of republicans so i want a dem to win"

who controls congress again??

4/29/2008 4:04:46 PM

^who has veto power again?

4/29/2008 11:44:18 PM

BTTT

The main event is now sold out, but you can still come to the after-party at the Clarion starting at 8:30! It's the perfect time to get some networking in before you hit the bars for the night!!!

Holler if you need more info!!

4/30/2008 3:06:48 PM

Quote :

"^who has veto power again?"

who doesnt have a veto proof majority in the senate again?

neither party

i dont know why you would treat it like a basketball rivalry

its infinitely more complex than that

4/30/2008 3:29:15 PM

BTTT!!!

See you guys tonight....if any of you show up

5/2/2008 4:52:02 PM

I wanted to come to this reception, but I was working the Obama rally/Arcade Fire & Superchunk concert for Jim Neal. (since Neal endorsed Obama, we had a lot of support there too). Alot of people campaigning for different positions and several local candidates were there too. It's too bad these two big democratic events in NC weren't spread out just a little more so people could do both.

[Edited on May 2, 2008 at 6:28 PM. Reason : .]

5/2/2008 6:27:42 PM

what kind of dinner is it for 250$ damn

5/2/2008 6:50:35 PM

that's small potatoes for some of these things

5/2/2008 7:07:56 PM

Dear "Democrats".... you're probably closer to libertarian ... check out out...

5/2/2008 7:27:29 PM

hahahahahahaha

if you are a democrat and can afford 250 for a night of food

you probably should reconsider your political affiliation.

5/3/2008 1:50:12 AM

Interesting how "Quagmire" states-im not racists-Im just not comfortable at black people get togethers...dude you cant say such an assanine thing if you dont have a single black friend...and no teh African American fraternity guy you sit by on the Wolfline on your way to the gym DOESNT COUNT!!


hehehehehehehehehehheheheh ! omfg!!! hehehehehehe...NCSU truly has some dumb asses who attend this school..oooommmmg!

5/3/2008 3:26:23 AM