DNCC: Some items prohibited at Obama's Invesco Field speech
By Kevin Vaughan, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published August 15, 2008 at 11:44 a.m.
Updated August 15, 2008 at 11:45 a.m.
Here's the list of items that won't be allowed into Invesco Field for Barack Obama's acceptance speech:
Outside food and beverage of any kind, including alcoholic beverages, coolers and bottled water
Umbrellas
Large bags, suitcases or backpacks
Noisemakers, air horns, whistles, cowbells, horns, bull horns or other voice enhancement devices.
Signs, banners, flags or any other items that would either obstruct the view of a patron or serve as a security risk
Any and all unauthorized merchandise, including unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
Knives of any size, razor blades or sharp or pointed objects like scissors and knitting needles
Mace, pepper spray or aerosol containers
Fireworks
Weapons of any kind, including toy weapons, or any article that might be used as a weapon or compromise public safety.
Canes that aren't used for medical reasons, chains, or sticks of any length
Screwdrivers or Leatherman brand or similar tools
Dangerous or hazardous items or materials including chemical, biological, radiological agents
Animals (except service dogs and guide dogs)
Folding chairs
Laser devices
Tripods
Bikes, inline skates, skateboards, scooters, shoes with wheels
Illegal drugs and any other illegal substances
Frisbees or inflated balls of any kind
In addition, stadium policy for this event prohibits strollers or baby seats from being taken into the stands or left in section entrances.
Cameras with lenses less than 75mm and small hand-held video cameras are permitted, provided they do not obstruct the view of other attendees. Professional cameras or any other audio or video recording equipment are not allowed to be brought in to the stadium unless the user has the appropriate convention press credential.
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August 15, 2008
12:16 p.m.
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GabeMc writes:
I have given hundreds to Barak, as much as I could afford, now he jacked my credentials cause I can't put in 6 hours on short notice.
The Spam Campaign of 2008 is getting old, and I am losing faith in him, big-time.
I am starting to think McCain is looking prettty honest right about now.
August 15, 2008
12:16 p.m.
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Vertitas writes:
Politically incorrect thoughts will also be banned.
August 15, 2008
12:50 p.m.
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squeakywheel writes:
They forgot to include one item in the list: protesters.
August 15, 2008
1:28 p.m.
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roger80465 writes:
A few other banned items they forgot to mention:
Ability to think for yourself, Common sense, Intelligence and anything else that would expose the candidate and his platform for what it is - empty.
Interesting change in phrasing also. He requires 6 hours of 'volunteering' in order to attend his little BS'fest at Invesco. Forced 'volunteerism' used to be called slavery, didn't it? I read somewhere we fought a war about that. Further proof that he is actually 88% white and a supporter of slavery (oops - volunteers).
August 15, 2008
2:20 p.m.
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freespeech34 writes:
These are the same people that are saying the republicans are taking away our rights!
August 15, 2008
2:43 p.m.
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superbad writes:
I can't bring radiological or biological agents!??! WTF! Fascists.
August 15, 2008
4:06 p.m.
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wow writes:
Any and all unauthorized merchandise, including unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc
WTF---And what would their problem be with our distributing written materials to our fellow audience members? What are they worried about?
Slowly, I am starting to see what some of you have been upset about.
August 15, 2008
6:17 p.m.
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coarizona writes:
BRAINS...optional.
August 15, 2008
6:58 p.m.
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navymom writes:
No umbrellas. When the downpour of rain that I am praying for begins, I'll bet the umbrella for Obama comes out along with his lackey to hold it over him so that he can continue to wow the departing "guests" with his royal acceptance speech.
That is if the delegates don't revolt during the roll call and give the nod to Hillary.
August 16, 2008
11:58 a.m.
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Benighse writes:
It's time to put Obama to work for all America. It's nice to be FOR something. It'll be great to see healthcare initiatives, housing solutions, economic answers, an end to wasting money in Iraq, welcoming a new day for international relations where we enlist support from our allies to help solve problems and make the world a better place, re-gain respect for U.S. policies at home and abroad, get solar and wind power projects going now--and even hydrogen cell power for the next generation of cars within years not decades, improve the medicare and medicaid programs based on assisting the generations that earned it, and having the new generation pick up the mantle and now earn their keep, ...and still have time to enjoy BRONCO games.
August 16, 2008
1:35 p.m.
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roger80465 writes:
Benighse:
Sounds great doesn't it? Just a couple of questions:
1. HOW is all this going to be implemented? (I want details, not political platitudes)
2. WHO is going to pay for it? (I want details, not political platitudes)
Until those questions are answered, it is just 'Vote for Me' BS. Besides, BO doesn't have the clout to get any of that done, thankfully. What we do NOT need is more government intervention in our lives. Time for America to go to work for America. We don't need a politician trying to do it for us.