Re: The GOP's New York City convention "Ship of Fools" luxury liner

Harry Hope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> "In an era of nonstop news and visuals, do you want the visual of the
> convention to be a group of people sequestered on a cruise ship?" said
> one Republican strategist, who added that there is a lot of
> hand-wringing among Republicans in New York and Washington over the
> plan. 
> 
> Still, few Republicans are willing to publicly challenge Mr. DeLay,
> whose nickname in Congress is the Hammer. 
> 
> One Republican strategist said he imagined that New York tabloids
> would run headlines like "Ship of Fools" or "Titanic."
> 
> Representative Peter T. King, a Republican from Nassau County, said: 
> 
> "I won't be on the ship. If they want to have it, fine." 
> 
> But, he added, "I think it could send the wrong signal, that
> Republicans are isolated from the city, just wining and dining and
> drinking and not being part of city life."
> 
> 
> From The New York Times, 12/1/03:
> http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/01/nyregion/01SHIP.html 
> 
> G.O.P. Option at Convention: Luxury Liner
> 
> Representative Tom DeLay wants the Norwegian Dawn to be Republicans'
> home away from home in New York during the party's convention.
>  
> By MICHAEL SLACKMAN
> 
> 
> It is being billed as the perfect place for celebrations during the
> Republican National Convention next summer, with shows, fine works of
> art, health clubs, bars, cafes, amazing views, luxury staterooms and
> restaurants serving cuisine from around the world. 
> 
> And it is just a short walk to Midtown.
> 
> But before its visitors can cross a New York City street, they will
> have to pass over a gangplank. 
> 
> The Norwegian Dawn, a 2,240-passenger luxury cruise liner, has 15
> decks, 14 bars and lounges and babbling brooks. 
> 
> But even docked at a pier on the Hudson River, it is not New York
> City. 
> 
> And, to many critics, that is the point.
> 
> The House majority leader, Tom DeLay, would like the ship to serve as
> a floating entertainment center for Republican members of Congress,
> and their guests, when the convention comes to New York City next Aug.
> 30 to Sept. 2.
> 
> "Our floating hotel will provide members an opportunity to stay in one
> place, in a secure fashion," said a spokesman for Mr. DeLay, Jonathan
> Grella. 
> 
> He did not elaborate. 
> 
> ____________________________________________________________
> 
> By secure I assume they mean that the ship would be fully armed
> against an invasion by irate New Yorkers.
> 
> Harry

Republicans tell new york.to drop dead next year at their convention.
Leaving thousands of hotel rooms vacant and avoiding all the fine
restaurants and tourist attractions.WHAT A DISGRACE, WHAT A SLAP IN
THE FACE OF ALL NEW YORKERS..........RITCHEDAHAT