[Magdalen] elections

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

How long have the parties had actual conventions? I don't think they were
original to the country.  In time they might be dispensed with. I am not
saying they should. I don't favor them, don't watch them, don't condemn
them or pay much attention. If some folks think they are a good thing, then
I'm fine with that.  I just assume that anything that was invented to fill
a perceived need can just as easily be dispensed with if that need is no
longer felt by the folks involved to be needed.

I sure don't get to say anything, since I'm not involved.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 11:03 AM, Jon Egger <revegger at gmail.com> wrote:

> I remember what I recall as "barely live" politics.  We had television and
> wire services, but none of the 'live now, yesterday' we had (and have).  I
> remember sitting on Tony Purchase's couch while he and my dad raged on
> about what a farce we had made.
>
> My question: Why even have political conventions anymore.
>
> --
> If no one has told you that they love you today,
> let me be the first.
> brud
>