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So I guess now you will contend that http://www.gopconvention.com is an
undercover democrat site.  

You have not a shred of decency or ethics left John Hull.

And yes John, your f*cking party of traitorous dogs ignore the law when it
suits them, in that respect it is no better than any of the followers of
petty satraps and tyrants that have afflicted mankind over the millenia.

Today's GOP, a cancer on America.

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Nearly One In Five Delegates to the Republican National Convention Is a
Veteran or Active Military Personnel

America's Armed Forces Show Strong Support for the GOP in 2004

NEW YORK - Nearly one in five delegates to the 2004 Republican National
Convention is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces or an active
member of the military, the 2004 Republican National Convention announced
today. Veterans will make up 15 percent of the Republican delegation and
active military personnel will make up 3 percent of the delegates traveling
to New York City this month to re-nominate George W. Bush. In comparison,
when the Democrats gathered in Boston last month, veterans made up only
11.5 percent of the delegates.

"We're proud to announce that nearly one in five delegates to the
Republican National Convention is a veteran or is currently serving this
country in our nation's Armed Forces. From the veterans who have fought to
protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy today to the men and women who
are protecting us now as we fight the war on terror, they deserve our
thanks and gratitude. We appreciate their sacrifice and are grateful for
their service, both to their country and to our democratic process," said
Ed Gillespie, Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

"The Republican Party is honored to have the support of America's veterans
and our active duty servicemen and women," said Bill Harris, CEO of the
2004 Republican National Convention and U.S. Army veteran. "On behalf of
the 2004 Republican National Convention, it is truly an honor to welcome
the more than 860 veterans and active military personnel participating in
this month's four-day convention in New York City."

In an unprecedented show of support for the Republican Party and President
Bush, 18 percent of the 2004 delegation identify themselves as veterans or
active military personnel. Approximately 4,800 delegates and alternates in
55 delegations will travel to New York City this month. Over 15 percent are
veterans, which means that approximately 720 men and women who have worn a
United States uniform will represent their home states in New York City.
Another 3 percent, or approximately 140 delegates, identify themselves as
currently serving in the U.S. military.

In addition to the large percentage of veterans and military personnel in
the 2004 delegation, this year's Republican National Convention will be the
most diverse in Republican Party history. The 2004 delegation shows a 70
percent increase among minority delegates compared to the 2000 Republican
convention. With President George W. Bush leading the ticket,
African-American representation is up an estimated 65 percent and
Asian-American representation is up nearly 40 percent. This month, Hispanic
delegates will be the largest minority group represented, adding another 15
percent to the 100 percent surge the Republican Party saw between the 1996
and 2 000 delegations.

The Republican National Committee recently completed certification of the
2,509 delegates and 2,344 alternate delegates who will make up the most
diverse Republican delegation in the party's history. In 2004, minorities
make up 17 percent of total delegates and women make up 44 percent. In
2000, minorities made up 10 percent of total delegates and women made up 36
percent. In 1996, minorities made up 6.3 percent of total delegates and
women made up 33 percent.

The 2004 Republican National Convention will be held for the first time
ever in New York City at Madison Square Garden from August 30 ñ September
2, 2004. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to visit the city for the
occasion.

For more information about the 2004 Republican National Convention, please
visit our website at www.gopconvention.com.

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