It's good to see the Daily Sun coverage of the Joe Biden unannounced visit today. Perhaps the paranoia regarding the developer will be a little less intense for a bit even though he didn't develop the beautiful oasis of TV for free as some people obviously think he should have done.

So I am about to get ready to go listen to what Caroline has to say....and I have the most important question about the whole event!

What should I wear!

Just kidding...just thought I should add a little humor to this thread....didn't mean to start a controversy about the developers and the paper.....do you think I can wear white??


I am just kdding again..... Go ahead ....I know I am a PITA!!!


Hope to see you there!!!

I'm up here in NY for now but read the post about no publicity for Caroline Kennedy at Savannah this afternoon.. I think thats terrible but typical of a Republican Regime...
Please....did anyone go to the event..How was it and did many people show up due to the lack of publicity???
I was in TV a few weeks ago at LSL market night; there was an Obama table set up with buttons and bumper stickers. I asked the girl when is he coming to speak in TV and she said "are you kidding..do you really think Mr Morse would allow him to speak here?" Guess not....
Vote Obama...

Originally Posted by BETHPAGE BLACK

I'm up here in NY for now but read the post about no publicity for Caroline Kennedy at Savannah this afternoon.. I think thats terrible but typical of a Republican Regime...
Please....did anyone go to the event..How was it and did many people show up due to the lack of publicity???
I was in TV a few weeks ago at LSL market night; there was an Obama table set up with buttons and bumper stickers. I asked the girl when is he coming to speak in TV and she said "are you kidding..do you really think Mr Morse would allow him to speak here?" Guess not....
Vote Obama...

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PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL....

What do you think is "terrible but typical of a Republican Regime..." ?

Also in detail please...what has the developer done to stop any Democratic candidate from appearing in The Villages ???

Thank you

I did not go to the Savannah Center to see Caroline...but I did drive by on my way home from errands in Spanish Springs at about 4:15. I believe she was scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. Both entrances were blocked by sheriff's cars and the parking lots were full. They were directing cars to park on the grass beyond Savannah Center on El Camino Dr. I slowed down and there was a very long line from the side door of the center ,winding around through the parking lot. Looks like even with out any advertising word spread fast in TV . I would bet they turned some folks away.

I will start a new thread....I am guessing there were a few TOTVer's there....well I was...and think I recognized a few others....but I will let all post there own experiences....and opinions....

If someone doesn't beat me to it....will start a new thread in a bit.....

Bucco,,I am only quoting """" """" the reply given when I asked when is Obama coming to TV...As for the Republican Regime...I never met so many staunch Republicans like I have down in Florida..as far as I can see it is total Bush territory! Regime? Well there was the grandfather, the father and the son...Sure grandpop never made it to president, but very political nevertheless..

Originally Posted by BETHPAGE BLACK

Bucco,,I am only quoting """" """" the reply given when I asked when is Obama coming to TV...As for the Republican Regime...I never met so many staunch Republicans like I have down in Florida..as far as I can see it is total Bush territory! Regime? Well there was the grandfather, the father and the son...Sure grandpop never made it to president, but very political nevertheless..

You are condemning people based on a LOT OF ASSUMPTIONS, and not facts and I dont think that is right to do.

As far as being mostly Replublican, your immature cracks at the folks who developed The Villages aside....so what ? I lived in a staunch Democratic area....there are both throughout the country.....so what ? If you find the political climate so distasteful and contrary why live here among us bad folks ?

Bethpage, I'm glad you're living down here. And actually, in The Villages, there are many more Democrats and Independants than one would realize. I forget the exact numbers, but I think of registered voters, it was somethiing like 60% Repubs and 40% Dems and Indies.

Originally Posted by Bucco

The Villages aside....so what ? I lived in a staunch Democratic area....there are both throughout the country.....

Bucco....not that it's any of my business, but, from your statement above this implies that you are not in The Villages? I guess I had assumed that you were here. Not that it matters....just curious.

Pardon the interruption and let the debate continue....

07....it looks like Bucco may have at one point lived in a different community....but I think he is here now....just how I read it...

As for the the split...here is another article that gives some percentages of Republicans/Dems/Independants etc....not sure if it is acurate but this paper seems to be pretty unbiased.

http://www.dailycommercial.com/localnews/1030kennedy

Some of the comments I heard last night from the Democrats were "it is nice to be heard...it is nice to see others...it is nice to be out of the political closet". Several people I talked to were long time residents of TV's. They stated that they typically just keep their political views to themselves...but that this election was important enough (in their opinion) to stand up for what they believe.

There were a few people there ofcourse that wanted to see Caroline....just because of who she is...famous people of any kind are exciting.

I also met several republicans there...who are voting for Obama. It was great to meet so many wonderful people....all out for one reason...to help change the country!! No matter who wins....the country has to change! It is exciting!

Did anyone watch Obama's "commercial" last night?

I thought it was GREAT!!!! Whoever is working for his PR campaign are very smart....this is so different from the name calling commercials!!

AND....did you see how many people were in Florida last night to see him speak? WOW!!!

Originally Posted by villages07

Bucco....not that it's any of my business, but, from your statement above this implies that you are not in The Villages? I guess I had assumed that you were here. Not that it matters....just curious.

Pardon the interruption and let the debate continue....

For the record...I have lived in The Villages since 2001 !!!!!!

Originally Posted by Cassie325

07....it looks like Bucco may have at one point lived in a different community....but I think he is here now....just how I read it...

As for the the split...here is another article that gives some percentages of Republicans/Dems/Independants etc....not sure if it is acurate but this paper seems to be pretty unbiased.

http://www.dailycommercial.com/localnews/1030kennedy

Some of the comments I heard last night from the Democrats were "it is nice to be heard...it is nice to see others...it is nice to be out of the political closet". Several people I talked to were long time residents of TV's. They stated that they typically just keep their political views to themselves...but that this election was important enough (in their opinion) to stand up for what they believe.

There were a few people there ofcourse that wanted to see Caroline....just because of who she is...famous people of any kind are exciting.

I also met several republicans there...who are voting for Obama. It was great to meet so many wonderful people....all out for one reason...to help change the country!! No matter who wins....the country has to change! It is exciting!

Did anyone watch Obama's "commercial" last night?

I thought it was GREAT!!!! Whoever is working for his PR campaign are very smart....this is so different from the name calling commercials!!

AND....did you see how many people were in Florida last night to see him speak? WOW!!!

Let me explain my problem with this thread....

First the condemnation of the developer is patently unfair. He is a Republican, contributes much to the party and that is his right. He has never hid that fact and he has NEVER STOPPED ANYONE ELSE from campaigning here despite all the best attempts to say that. It is wrong to make those kind of statements.

Then we get a post referring to this as a "republican regime"....come on...so there are more Republicans here..so what !

By the way, I either read this (certainly not on here) or heard it today that The Villages offered Caroline Kennedy a larger area for the rally and was turned down.

PLEASE stop with the conspiracy theories.....many, maybe most, of my friends are Democrats I THINK...never asked...to me it doesnt make any difference and if that is important to anyone...the "regime"..then try to find a place that has a "regime" that you like !

You are RIGHT! If Mr. Morse is a republican that is his right...and he can give all the money in the world to the party...

I do think that IF...and I mean IF....the democrat party was offered a larger arena for the event...they probably should have taken it...however...they probably did not know how MANY people would have shown up....they probably felt safe with 200-300..instead of over 1000!!!

They were just as surprised as everyone else!!!


Now they know....now they know all the closeted Democrats are coming out...are voting....are interested and want TV's to be somewhere the major nominees can visit! Whatever race they are!

SO..this is a changing year...this a changing community....whether there are more democrats then ever before...or they just feel "safe" enough to show their affiliation!

Either way you look at it....the world, the country, the state and TV's are changing.....my opinion is that is for the good! The good of all!