Brock Mealer will be speaking. Who's Brock? A guy from a neighboring town. A guy that lost his dad and his brother's girlfriend in a car accident on Christmas eve a number of years back.
He's a guy that was given a 1% chance of ever walking again because he broke his back in the accident that killed his dad, and his brother's girlfriend.
He's a guy that didn't give up.
He's a guy that was at the U.of Michigan hospital for a long time. He's a guy that was helped immensely by the hospital, and by the strength and conditioning coaches at Michigan.
His brother, Elliot, played football for Michigan.
I've met him. I've spoken to him. I can still see him walking onto - no, leading the U of M football team onto the field a few years back.
Doctors gave him a 1% chance of ever walking again. He does walk, without even a cane.
If you don't know Brock, or know about him I should say, do a youtube, or google search. He is, or should be, an inspiration to anyone.
CLEVELAND – Millions of dollars short and running out of time, organizers of the Republican National Convention have written an urgent request for $6 million to Las Vegas billionaire couple Sheldon and Miriam Adelson to cover the bills for next week’s festivities.
In a letter addressed to the Adelsons, obtained by POLITICO, the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee revealed the names of more than two dozen prominent corporations and individuals who have reneged on a collective $8.1 million in pledged donations.
The letter represents the most public acknowledgement to date that Donald Trump has directly cost convention organizers millions of fundraising dollars.
“Over the past couple months, negative publicity around our potential nominee resulted in a considerable number of pledges backing out from their commitments,” the letter says.
It goes on to list the companies and wealthy individuals who have withdrawn their financial commitments. Among those who have canceled their donations, according to the letter, are David Koch ($1 million), FedEx ($500,000), Visa ($100,000) and both Pepsi ($500,000) and Coca-Cola ($1 million).
160714-dana-white-gty-1160.jpg Donald Trump's convention speakers have a history of raising eyebrows By NOLAN D. MCCASKILL The letter says the RNC has raised $58 million – putting the party $6 million below the $64 million that was promised to bring the convention to Cleveland.
They ask the Adelsons to single-handedly close the RNC’s shortfall.
“We would greatly appreciate if you would consider a $6,000,000 contribution to the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee to help us cross the finish line,” says the letter.
The letter is dated July 12. The convention begins July 18.
“Your support will allow our community to meet its obligation to the RNC, and will ensure our Republican nominee has the best possible platform to lay out his conservative case for our nation,” the letter concludes. “Thank you for your consideration and please let us know if you need any additional information.”
The letter is co-signed by David Gilbert, CEO of the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee, Christopher Connor, executive chairman of The Sherwin-Williams Co., Alexander Cutler, chairman and CEO, of the Eaton Corporation, Christopher Kelly, a partner at Jones Day, and Beth Mooney, the chairman and CEO of KeyCorp.
Sheldon Adelson, who is worth an estimated $25 billion, is one of the few Republican mega-donors to come out strongly in support of Trump. It has been reported that Adelson could spend more than $100 million to back the presumptive GOP nominee – matching his financial investment in Mitt Romney’s campaign four years ago.
Ken Cuccinelli attended a meeting between RNC officials and Never Trump Republicans. Republican unity negotiations break down By KYLE CHENEY Dating back to January, convention organizers, the Republican National Committee and its chief strategist, Sean Spicer, have denied that Trump would cost convention organizers money.
There have been previous reports of individual companies that have chosen not to participate in this year’s convention, but this is the most comprehensive listing of corporations that have pulled back on previous commitments.
Other corporations listed in the letter as having withdrawn earlier commitments include Apple ($250,000), as previously reported by POLITICO, as well as BP ($50,000), and United Health ($500,000).
Spokespersons for the convention host committee and Adelson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
And Brock is one of the most stand up, this is what life gave me and here's how I'll deal with it people you can ever imagine.
"Hey, insurance isn't going to pay for more rehab."
Oh, but the U of M will help you.
I guarantee it hits me more than it will/does anyone else. I know the family. I know Elliots girlfriends family. I was at the scene of the accident shortly after it happened. My father in law has a wrecker business.
Christmas eve, and he gets a call. And it wasn't a "normal" call, it was a "get here NOW call". FIL took off. Me and brother in law went to get another of FIL's tow trucks.
Yeah, it hits me more than it would anyone on here, understandably.
But boy, howdee, anyone that gets to hear Brock's story is in for a treat. Basically told he has no chance at walking again. And, he walks, he graduated college.
Funny how the party of "Fiscal Responsibility" still haven't got enough money to pay for this year's convention yet.
First, they haven't exercised fiscal responsibility since Newt Gingrich left congress.. second, it's not about responsibility, it's about the GOP leadership not supporting the candidate.. makes it hard to raise the money that way.
I hope everything goes well and people stay safe, we don't need anymore senseless violence right now. I'm so sick of watching this country fall apart at the seams. No election is worth all of that.
You can say it's senseless violence, but when it comes to politics, we haven't even sniffed the level of political violence Europe goes through.
WHY?????? REALLY? Dude get a grip. There is no need for violence to resolve any of our homegrown issues. Violence will not change anyone's mind, it will only strengthen the divides.
I'm not calling for a "kumbaya" moment, just some common decency.
Almost every major issue in this country has been solved/created by violence.
While I hope one day it won't be like that, the reality is history says that I don't have a reason to believe otherwise.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
A wise man learns about violence not solving problems in this Country from history.
A proud race and probably the majority population of this young Nation almost became extinct due to violence. Violence begets violence and serves no one.
to be fair, they probably would've whopped yall asses like they did the Vikings if your diseases didn't wipe out 90% of their population.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
You can say it's senseless violence, but when it comes to politics, we haven't even sniffed the level of political violence Europe goes through.
WHY?????? REALLY? Dude get a grip. There is no need for violence to resolve any of our homegrown issues. Violence will not change anyone's mind, it will only strengthen the divides.
I'm not calling for a "kumbaya" moment, just some common decency.
Boston Tea Party Revolutionary War Civil War etc etc
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Funny how the party of "Fiscal Responsibility" still haven't got enough money to pay for this year's convention yet.
First, they haven't exercised fiscal responsibility since Newt Gingrich left congress.. second, it's not about responsibility, it's about the GOP leadership not supporting the candidate.. makes it hard to raise the money that way.
Why do you suppose they won't support Trump? And has this ever happened before? I don't think in my lifetime I've seen it. Just wondering
#GMSTRONG
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” Daniel Patrick Moynahan
"Alternative facts hurt us all. Think before you blindly believe." Damanshot
Funny how the party of "Fiscal Responsibility" still haven't got enough money to pay for this year's convention yet.
First, they haven't exercised fiscal responsibility since Newt Gingrich left congress.. second, it's not about responsibility, it's about the GOP leadership not supporting the candidate.. makes it hard to raise the money that way.
Why do you suppose they won't support Trump? And has this ever happened before? I don't think in my lifetime I've seen it. Just wondering
well, people will first chalk it up to "lol cuz establishment duh lulz"
the unbiased will say that its probably because he isn't presidential material.
then people will go "lolz but hilary is? liberal agenda jajajajajaja"
thats when unbiased people go "but i'm voting for Gary".
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Oldcold said this: "I hope everything goes well and people stay safe, we don't need anymore senseless violence right now. I'm so sick of watching this country fall apart at the seams. No election is worth all of that."
Then, you chimed in with this: "Why?
This is what political reform looks like.
It's what change or progress looks like.
You can say it's senseless violence, but when it comes to politics, we haven't even sniffed the level of political violence Europe goes through."
Then oldcold said this: "WHY?????? REALLY? Dude get a grip. There is no need for violence to resolve any of our homegrown issues. Violence will not change anyone's mind, it will only strengthen the divides.
I'm not calling for a "kumbaya" moment, just some common decency."
So, yeah, in a thread about the RNC, if anyone is following along, the question I asked of you - the QUESTION I asked of you, is a sensible question.
so you're gonna ignore my response to his response then?
cherry pick that convo bro. keep going, you're doing a great job.
i like how you just decided to stop there and figured that was the end.
i really dislike you with a passion.
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
I hope everything goes well and people stay safe, we don't need anymore senseless violence right now. I'm so sick of watching this country fall apart at the seams. No election is worth all of that.
I'm hoping they keep it cool. Violence is something that will throw a dark cloud over the city and frankly, we've been on a bit of high what with the Lake Erie Monsters, the Cavs and the Indians... I'd like that to continue.
#GMSTRONG
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” Daniel Patrick Moynahan
"Alternative facts hurt us all. Think before you blindly believe." Damanshot
to be fair, they probably would've whopped yall asses like they did the Vikings if your diseases didn't wipe out 90% of their population.
Lesson for you.
Don't mess with the White Race. We are not friendly once the gloves come off.
Honestly, I don't see Americans being very friendly at all regardless of color these days. We're all at each other throats and IMO, politicians like it that way.
#GMSTRONG
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” Daniel Patrick Moynahan
"Alternative facts hurt us all. Think before you blindly believe." Damanshot
since you want to try and interpret everything i say, let me school you on that response:
"yes, i hope it isn't violent, but history says i shouldn't expect it to be"
kick rocks.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
to be fair, they probably would've whopped yall asses like they did the Vikings if your diseases didn't wipe out 90% of their population.
Lesson for you.
Don't mess with the White Race. We are not friendly once the gloves come off.
Honestly, I don't see Americans being very friendly at all regardless of color these days. We're all at each other throats and IMO, politicians like it that way.
Yes, politics does divide us and it often isn't friendly. Our current Government has played the divide and conquer game very well.
who knows. i wouldn't put it past anybody to wreak some havoc at the DNC. especially some of those bernie supporters.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
to be fair, they probably would've whopped yall asses like they did the Vikings if your diseases didn't wipe out 90% of their population.
Lesson for you.
Don't mess with the White Race. We are not friendly once the gloves come off.
Honestly, I don't see Americans being very friendly at all regardless of color these days. We're all at each other throats and IMO, politicians like it that way.
Yes, politics does divide us and it often isn't friendly. Our current Government has played the divide and conquer game very well.
Not so much our Government, but our politicians I think.
I can't count the number of times I've heard a politician say something about an opponent only for me to find out later, it was fabricated or embellished to a great extent.
But they know, once they plant the seed, it will stick to most folks.
That's how they win elections.
#GMSTRONG
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” Daniel Patrick Moynahan
"Alternative facts hurt us all. Think before you blindly believe." Damanshot
Another friendly reminder for everyone, unless you work or live downtown, stay the heck away from Cleveland, starting now and through at least next week.
There is an extensive amount of protesting planned, some of the information is readily available online, I won't link it here but suffice it to say that some groups are not planning to be peaceful or orderly. I'm talking info regarding what to say to police, who to call for an attorney and bail, medical supplies, etc. Some of these people will be armed. There will also be counter-protesters, some will be armed to the teeth, and let's be real here: these groups don't like each other. Then there are the police. Regardless of where you stand on that topic, realize that it is a tense situation all the way around.
I can't say for sure there will be violence, I truly hope that cooler heads prevail and there isn't, but I do think it is prudent to stay at home and maybe watch it unfold on TV.
