Dean is first.

Good deal, California.  The electoral process does need to be revamped. 

Way to go California! So glad this didn't have a chance.

GOP-backed bid to reform California's electoral process collapsing... full article: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=...

It's just gets odder and odder here.   Now one of the Florida Dems is admitting they are looking pretty bad.   

The gang who can't shoot straight..

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/1527

written in a message from Healthcare for All California SB 840 the One Care Now Campaign:

Today on Oprah's - Michael Moore facing off with the President of the Insurance lobby. video: http://youtube.com/results?search_query=...+healthcare&search=Search.

Good! It was probably always a done deal anyway. You can get something on the ballot as an amendment, but to pass it with 50% of the vote is something else again when it does not benefit everyone.

Michael Moore on Oprah - In a 6 parts
http://youtube.com/watch?v=R5rXxXyeOY8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_GcM2FV9oK8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=r11aHfdRl3k
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S4QyCy2EycI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PcraoW1bqGE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9-8WggeaVHs

Posted floridagal's cartoon from this morning on baby. Clicky: it'll make you laugh.

http://eatapyzch.blogspot.com/

Thanks Susan

Hi puddle!!! ♥

California Democratic Party
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2007

Contact: Brian Brokaw (916) 444-8897

Statement from CDP Chairman Art Torres on the Apparent Demise of the GOP Steal the State Initiative

Sacramento -- Senator Art Torres (Ret.), Chairman of the California Democratic Party, today issued the following statement:

“In recent weeks, teams of CDP Fraud Busters throughout California spread the truth by going to locations where the Republicans were gathering signatures and telling would-be signers the truth about the so-called Presidential Election Reform Act.

“The partisan power grab initiative intended to rig the 2008 Presidential election became so entangled in its web of deception and fraud that it finally collapsed under its own weight.

“This time, the truth has prevailed. But Democrats must continue to be vigilant, as we know that the Republican Party will remain determined to attempt to steal elections in the future.”

# # #

4.

floridagal

I believe it is Dem Fla State Rep Steve Geller who is the loser here. He says Dean is not welcome in Fla and worse things than that. I just wonder if he wasn't one of the Dems pushing the primary vote in the first place.

GREAT NEWS !!!

Fed Projects a Four Year Long Recession - Mike Swanson (9/24/07)

Aside from the dollar and long-term bonds all markets went up last week as the Fed demonstrated that it is more fearful of a slowing economy and banking woes than inflation.... Now it is cutting rates in a huge way as the DOW is near its all-time high, gold is making new highs, and the price of oil is exploding.

...Bernanke built his career on a doctoral thesis that claimed that the Fed didn't cut rates fast enough during the 1929 stock market crash. But if you look at a chart of the Depression bear market with an overlay chart of interest rates you'll see that the Fed cut interest rates as the market topped....

http://www.wallstreetwindow.com/drupal/n...

4.

floridagal

Gov. Dean is certainly welcome anytime in Madera County, California.

While I was at the therapy pool today, I met a WW11 vet in a wheelchair (I don't know if his injury was from the war) and he had watched "The War."  He said, "I'm afraid that going into Iran will ignite a world war more horrific than any we've seen."  This from a WW11 vet.

The vets know...we know...that's why older women and men won't vote for Clinton...they know.

We also started talking about fascism and when I mentioned that we are now there, he got very upset.  I quickly backed off and then immediately *got* that he and his generation gave their all to stop Hitler and to think that now we have it on our soil would nullify all the maimed and dead.  In his mind.  So as he was leaving I thanked him for his service that helped make my life a better one.  He liked that.  

44.
sea, you're right, the Germans didn't stop Hitler...perhaps it goes way past stopping Bush...who's gonna stop the corporations...in this country and beyond. Could it be it's the corporations that want to rule the world? The repubs and Bush are just in bed with them...but some Dems are learning quickly. Only and only if we can break the strangle hold the CM has on the public airways will it ever be done. The sheep will flock to the truth if they're told it by the MSM, many still believe what they see on tv. The internet is our last hope and this generation is paying attention. There were but a handful of students in the audience at the debate at Dartmouth and they made noise...thousands were outside making a lot of noise.
Fifty years ago, corporations paid 45% of the income taxes in America, they now pay 6% - 7%. I've seen this statistic a few time but most recently here...

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/2007...

Add to that the fact that benefits keep getting cut the average worker in America gets hit with a double whammy...more taxes resulting in less spending dollars and more neccesities to spend those dollars on. Those huge CEO salaries and bonuses have to come from somewhere. Now the average household has to have a double income just to exist...no time for paying attention to confusing politics.

A democracy requires involvement of it's populace beyond voting I've learned since being inspired by Dean. With this involvemnet comes education...involvement + education = knowledge. With involvement + education + knowledge we have the informed voter which is needed for a democracy to survive.

btw...
Gravel is answering all the questions on youtube that he's not allowed to answer in the debates...smart move on his part. His videos are getting numerous hits now and all have high ratings. The CM wants to force Hillary down our throats but maybe, just maybe enough are sick of the same old high lie/low fact diet.

War   Occupation

Blackwater   Negroponte Iraq Death Squads 

Let's please remember to frame this correctly. 

"high lie/low fact diet."

LOL  Good one Reed.  Let's frame that one.   May I send that to Keith and give you the credit?

The bigger question may be...how do you stop a plutocracy?

My words are free...lol

Governor Dean Blasts Bush For Threatening to Veto Health Coverage For Kids
http://www.democrats.org/a/2007/09/gover...

My wife is watching the Dartmouth debate on C-Span now...a microphone picked up something we didn't hear from the audience...Tim Russert was talking about going to the "Lightning Round" and she heard Gravel mumble something like "never got to the real round". So true...so true.

Hey Reed - mainefem has a pic of me getting smooched from Gravel at DemFest this past June. Can't wait to see that.

So far he, Al Franken, Mark Pera, who is running for U.S. Congress in the Third District of Illinois, and a SMCDFA memeer running for the local state assembly are the only candidates to whom I've donated so far.

I have good news.

Earlier this week, we told you about a ballot initiative in California that would have changed the way the state's 55 electoral votes are distributed -- a change that Republicans believed would allow them to poach enough votes in California to win the White House.

The effort was sponsored by Bob Perry and others from the same "Swift Boat" campaign that smeared John Kerry in 2004. But this time, we stopped their dirty trick in its tracks.

This time, we won.

The Los Angeles Times reported today that the ballot initiative is dead -- at least for now.

Thousands of you took action and sent a strong message that we won't stand for Republican dirty tricks any longer. The California Democratic Party, and groups like Courage Campaign and Californians for Fair Election Reform, were also heavily involved and deserve a tremendous amount of credit for slowing this to a halt.

Working together, the power of ordinary Americans speaking out couldn't be ignored.

These so-called "reformers" weren't proposing to do this in Texas, Florida, Ohio, or any other large state that the Republicans won in 2004. Only California.

If the Republicans had been able to poach that many electoral votes from Democrats in California in 2008, it would have been the same as winning Ohio. We might as well have handed them the election on a silver platter.

But you fought back. And when we fight back, we win.

Thank you.

Howard Dean

Hi Denise...remember, what happens at DemFest stays at DemFest...unless someone has a camera...lol.

I still need to connect with Granny D and see the status of books/signing by Granny D for mainefem...hopefully will get to it this weekend. I might even end up going to the show in Keene, I called to reserve a seat but haven't heard back yet. Always nice to see fellow bloggers, let me know if you're in the area.

Yep...my donations to Mike are only surpassed by my donations to Howard...the truth tugs at me purse strings.

Reed I'll be in Vermont Oct. 20 & 21st actually, in Essex near listener. She is trying to get some folks together on Saturday, I believe. She is at a meeting in NH now but hope to firm up plans with her soon. I land Friday night, Oct. 19th in Burlington and will have a car. I'm staying at the Inn at Essex. Hope to see you!!

NEW BOOK!

The World According to Gore: The Incredible Vision of the Man Who Should Be President

http://www.blogforamerica.com/view/22337...

I owe listener a visit, I missed the last gathering of folks up north...I'll put it on the calender for priority now.

Very cool Reed - she and I will be very happy! We are hoping that Jessica can come as well.

Now I have to go pack for Vegas. I leave in the morning.

BBL

Vegas? Now that be cool...might tug at the purse strings as well...best of the luck to you...and before I sign off a HUGE....Yeeeaaaahhhhh!!! to California. I had trust the people would have voted it down but the fact that it never became initiative on a ballot...all the better.

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=2376...

What are Progressive Values? Study Group will be giving a 20 minute video and presentation of our "What Are Progressive Values" documentary project at the October 3rd, Oakland DFA meeting.

This will be followed by a talk by George Lakoff of the Rockridge Institute.

22. Reed in VT

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Thanks for telling us, just came on with Brownback and Paul criticizing the Neocons.

Hey, Reed~

ust hammered a map, & it's 285 mi. to Keene one-way for me (farther than I'd thought), so am waiting for my cohort to respond (who would meet me outside of Lewiston). lives downstate) to let me know whassup.

 It's during the M-F workweek, she has a son in middle school/has to work, and am not sure, now that it doesn't look like a couple hr. roadtrip.

It's farther away than Manchester.  Crap.

In my mind, I'd  thought Keene was closer to Portsmouth/Seacoast NH...go ahead and laugh (my sense of direction isn't exactly optimal)! 

Arrgh. 

Panelists, now Cythia Tucker, Ray Suarez and somebody else.

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cs_cspan2_wm...

mainefem, come to Vermont the weekend of Oct. 20 & 21 - you can bunk with me again! Essex near Burlington. I'll buy you a GPS...LOL

Tancredo says African-Americans were doing great in the 1930s to 1960s, until welfare and immigration screwed them up.

Keyes is blaming policies "driving father from the home" and moral breakdown of the family

Suarez asking

Ron Paul if he would send "home" 12 million illegals. Paul is blaming "welfare State" of social programs as a magnet for illegal immigration.

Brownback won't support "new paths to citizenship"

Tancredo "illegals have to leave" points out depressed wages in construction.

Keyes gets upset about low wages for blacks as consequence of illegal immigration.

Huckabee says go after the employers of illegals

It would have to be a rectal version...I'm terrible on that high-falutin' I-95!

LOL...rectal version.

Thanks for the pic of me and Mike - that was a heck of a good time!

question: name one reform to give Blacks equal justice?

Brownback says he pushes "second chance act"

tancredo says "too many laws at the federal level" - crime rate connected to welfare state. "It takes away moral values and discipline"

Hunter says "no way to be more fair than a jury trial"

Keyes says "bring back the justice of the peace"

Huckabee: "We don't have a criminal problem, we have a drug and alcohol problem - need more rehabilitation, less incarceration of addicts and alcoholics"

Paul "Justice system unfair to Blacks need to repeal the War on Drugs" - it's a disease, not a crime.

LOL...there's Thankful in the shadow of democracy! Love it

Granny D & Mike....God love her

Tucker: Election laws, "voter denial"

Tancredo "need photo IDs."

Hunter "real danger of illegals voting"

Huckabee "need photo IDs

Paul "States have prerogative" opposed to national ID card

Future Sen. Tom Allen (D-ME)!

I am loving the pictures of democracy being juxtaposed with the words of the Repbulican candidates who spew just the opposite.

OH sure, mainefem - blow me up like a friggin' balloon from a Pink Floyd concert but make yours teeny tiny. God will get you for that (oh wait...you're an atheist, aren't you?) LOL

xoxoox

Suarez medical care for Hispanics and Blacks is inferior. What would you do?

Hunter "Ability to buy policy across state lines" "bring back family doctor, by getting rid of liability suits."

Keyes "bring back family, before the family doctor, to a two-parent household...encourage jobs with health care"

Huckabee " put money on prevention, not intervention,...portable medical records...eliminate permission to see your own records"

Paul "MOnopoly, drug companies and HMO, not just minorities...alternative health care free to individuals...?

Brownback "more government, or more markets. I pick more markets...more health savings accounts"

Tancredo "...personal responsibility...look to our lifestyles...health savings accounts...should not block Canadian drugs

Schoodic Pt., Winter Hbr. (on a clear day) 

Hey there's Subway, aka Astral Technician these days.

Crushie "Stratergy"  

Juan Williams: Introduces first female AFrican-American combat pilot in U.S. history

What do you say to minorities who are opposed to War in Iraq?

Keyes- invokes 9/11 - "my father was a soldier" "our rights come from God"

Huckabee - "We have not kept our promises to Iraq vets... need Veterans Bill of Rights...we should keep our promises

Paul - We should not go to war unless it is declared...went in under false pretense...no 9/11 link ...all money's going to Iraq
(cheers)

Brownback - we have had a terrible political solution, yesterday we voted for Brownback Biden bill (sic)

Tacredo - too many rules about how to fight this war - Congress cannot fight a war... don't fund it, but don't micromanage it.

Hunter - key to security is a reliable Iraqi army...better training for combat.

Cubs are winning, Brewers are losing...this could be the day!!

Marcia Moody, looking as representatative as she is - lucky NH!

And David, really....IISVGTBAFINH?

Cynthia tucke - role for Darfur

Huckabee - we got it right here (innuendo to abortion)

Paul - isolationist, stay home,

Brownback - disagrees with Paul "never again" we need divestiture food medicine, etc.

Tancredo - moral responsibility but no troops, get U.N.

Hunter - U.N. cannot do it - we need A.U. or U.S. convoys

Keyes - disagrees with Paul - "cannot turn our backs" not necessarily troops.

Suarez - death penalty carried out justly?

Paul - no longer believe in death penalty - contingent on wealth and DNA has shown mistakes

Brownback - say "culture of Life" applies to death penalty - against it in most cases.

Tancredo - pro-death penalty - for treason

Hunter - dealth penalty is deterence

Keyes - support D.P. "it's about respect for life" - in murder cases.

Huckabee -dislikes it very much...had to carry it out as governor.

mainefem

thanks for the brightness you are bringing to the blog tonight.

Call it what you will--the tax intercept plan or the state tax swap plan. Either way it results in the same mess.

I was supposed to walk door to door with Ted Nixon, dfaROCHESTER member and candidate for Monroe County legislature, on Wednesday night. Those plans changed when we learned there would be an "special session" of the legislature. With very little notice, the legislature was called together to vote on three proposals to help solve our county's budget problems.

Republican Maggie Brooks and the Republican-controlled legislature literally rammed through legislation that resulted in a 50% cut in funding to schools, charge backs for the local community college will be added to tax bills and DMV fees went up.

Now more than ever it is clear that we need Democratic control of the legislature and one way to accomplish that is to help elect Ted Nixon.

Check out Ted's website....www.tednixon.com. Watch the videos! Make a contribution!

Who did it?

Flags Burned in Whittier Neighborhood
Started Nearly Three Weeks Ago

WHITTIER, CA Sept. 28, 2007 - Whittier police are investigating the burning of 11 flags, including six American flags, that were vandalized in a local neighborhood. video: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?sectio...

I just replaced our US flag after I saw this news story. It was looking a little weathered. If you have a US flag, please put it up. Better still, please put up as many flags that you can find. The more diverse the better.

Juan Williams - Is the Supreme Court right to say integration no longer needed?

Tancredo - not needed

Brownback - we still need it

Hunter - school should be smaller and local

-end

Gravel on CSPAN2 now

All of my flags, and pictures of them (at work, home and in my car) are upside down.

ohh...thanks Paine!

FRED from OR
Fri, 09/28/07
9:14 pm

>

Not bad for a rethug debate, eh Fred?

Is the blog high? It is Friday...hmmmm

Thanks for what, Denise?  Has the Brew crew lost? 

Cubs/Sox'08

Thanks for the Gravel heads up - Brew crew tied it up. Cubbies are winning

Cubs BoSox now that would be cool in '07!

Hey, saw Thankful today.  She's well, getting acquainted with her surroundings, and getting things done before the internets holds her hostage.  It has that much of a grip doesn't it?   Well, it can, yes (I'll answer), but there is more (just take note of mainfem's photos;

71.

The thread count is off. There is a post under the "browse all" tab that maybe causing the problem. It's too wide.

'07! < Doh!

Russert inflicted damage on Gravel at the debate on MSNBC a few nights ago.  Bankruptcy.  Gravel and Kucinich both suffered from Russert's question dealing with debt.

And I think it sucks that a suck up corporate hit man can have money shoveled to him.  Russert hasn't a clue what working people find value in.

71.

If so, I'll take a hit. 

Mr Jones.

Robert Plant

CD: Raising Sand
Song: "Please Read the Letter"

I just heard a song off that album today Paine - a cover of an older one; the name escapes me at the moment.

Long Live Plant and Bluegrass, which is a plant...guffaw

Despite resemblance (color, architecture)raspberries and pomegranatesare not the sameand never will be> Doesn't this writer brighten your day?  Yes.

70. Imn2Paine

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Brownback, and maybe Huckabee, are the only two that aren't completely off-the-wall.

Cubbies are about to win, and San Diego just pulled ahead of the Brewers by one run...keep still my beating heart we just might do it tonight!

There are a number of comments which made me smile that  I wanted to mention and quote but will not .  I am glad, but sad , to say that the level of sadness at the state of our nation (not party)  is alarming. "The Revolution will not be televised". Wage Peace. IMPEACH.   Speak Out !  I am a citizen , and not a party member. Does the constitution cover me if I do not belong to a party? If I say I am Independent, do Not confuse me with being a member of a party.  If I have a corporation can  I control, can I influence a politician for profits? Stop the Military Industrial complex.  Diane Feinstiein, your husband profits ( and you according to spousal law) by wars.  Wage Peace.Wake up if you think the Bill of Rights covers you.       Have a nice night.

Just heard on the NewsHour, apparently al Maliki was watching the vote on the Biden Amendment, says the Federalization of Iraq "could be a disaster" - like we don't have a disaster already under his watch?

He apparently is under the thumb of Shiites that will take him out at the drop of a hat.

10 & 12

that cartoon so distilled what really is going on with Michigan and Florida.

Mark Ronson and Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan remixed by DJ Mark Ronson

http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/#ronson

Since when does the U.S. Senate decide how to divide another country? When it is about oil?

I am a citizen , and not a party member.

> That's it.  Citizen.

just got back from the movie "the valley of elah".

you must see this movie. you must.

exhausting to watch. wonderful acting, truth telling of what are kids are coming back from Iraq with.

mesmerizing.

I am so upset.

see it.

War   Occupation

Blackwater   Negroponte Iraq Death Squads 

Let's please remember to frame this correctly. 

so sad to see so many fair weather friends who when things get tough and they are needed the most, skip out

You are needed now to keep the war party from getting the Democratic Party nomination and you can't do that from outside

87.chuck nasmith

Since when does the U.S. Senate decide how to divide another country? When it is about oil?

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You should not criticize issues that you apparently know nothing about except for misinformation from politically motivated critics that distort the facts and spread misinformation

That's all I can say - I am tired of correcting the bull like yours on this issue.

 The Hunt brothers (who made a deal recently with Iraq) manipulated the market in the 80's. The market is manipulated now, more than ever. There is fear the U.S.capitalistic system will fail, and may.  Karma is a terrible thing to waste. Buy land in Paraquay.  WWW...Wage Peace.

#90 Give a donation to the drug companies.

phil, ageed. what's going on? the/a party is a way to get something done. to get people elected. there is no independent party. where's the organization in that. and, what, exactly does it mean to be an independent? pretty ambiguous if you ask me.

or, pretty egotistical: I'M SO....FILL IN THE BLANK, that i won't join with others to....

my singular vote, ME, i'm the one, listen to ME, i've got no answers, but I'M speaking MY point of view.

ever heard of the SOCIAL CONTRACT???

ok, rant over. over & out.

Charlie and Tea Time Tim - another 2 original Deaniacs working for democracy. Tim is running for office and has managed many campaigns for grassroots candidates.

And Charlie literally takes it on the chin trying to weed out corruption in a small, northern Florida town. And he is making great progress - go Charlie and Tim!!

Some time team players are Sheep. Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaahddddddddd.

well. that's for sure, but what about the rest of us who are trying to do something positive???

Sicko (2007) | Review
A Powerful Call to Action

...For those concerned about the “Social Medicine” label, Moore also does a great job of illustrating social systems already in place in America, including Fire and Police services, libraries, and others that provide services to all people despite their ability to pay. I also appreciated that Moore went out of his way to show that the problem isn’t the doctors. He shows doctors in America who hate the system, and doctors in other countries who make great livings while at the same time following their passion to help people get better.

I love this film for its honesty and truthfulness. It moved me to realize that, as a Christian, I must do something more to assist those Christ went out of his way to love. Caring for the poor, providing for the sick, and so forth are foundational beliefs held by most all of the world’s religious groups.

My desire is that people around the world, especially America and her poor would STAND UP, be counted, be heard, and vote accordingly. It is a shame that many of those people needing a voice the most don’t vote. It is an even greater shame that many people with spiritual values find excuses to not live out those values.... full review: http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movieDetai...

Independents are free to do anything for dems they want...donate time and money. ... vote, march, write, make calls.    I don't understand the beef with this.

#100  Organize, Organize , Organize, and do not fall for the union bought b.s. .Thanks for what you do. It does make a difference.

Jamie Eldridge (D-MA)

chuck, what are you going to say to T3 and charlie: their efforts are bunk because they didn't take some whimp independent position?

t3's running for office and charlie's plight is well known.

Independents  Citizens are free to do anything for dems they want...

Nice shot of Rich Kolker in the pic with Jamie - yellow shirt.

Nice pix mainefem.  Just stopping by to say hey and I'm finding some of my favorite folks here.

103.

> Consider this to the citizens present at D.F.A. :

http://www.jamieforcongress.com/

Thank You From Jamie - September 13, 2007

Dear Supporters,

I cannot thank you enough for your support in my run for U.S. Congress.  Although we came up short, I am proud of what we accomplished through the campaign, and the momentum that has been built both to elect a Democrat for the 5th District, and to achieve a progressive agenda for Massachusetts, and our country.

When I decided to run in the special election to replace Congressman Marty Meehan, I knew that I wanted to accomplish three main goals as part of the campaign. 

First, I wanted to run a strong grassroots campaign throughout the 5th District that involved both experienced activists and people new to politics, working side by side to communicate my progressive message.  Second, to run a campaign outlining a progressive agenda that offers real solutions to the country’s problems, including universal single-payer health care, ending the war in Iraq, fair trade over free trade, and taking dramatic action to stop global warming.  Finally, I wanted to make sure that the concerns of the people of all of the cities and towns of the 5th District were heard, including the smaller communities mostly found in the southern part of the district.

I am proud that all of these goals were accomplished, and I know that none of these successes would be possible without the support of individuals such as you. 

In my involvement in politics over many years, it has always struck me how few Americans are actually engaged in political activity.  I have always believed very strongly that the reason that there aren’t more leaders in politics is that not enough people with the right intentions participate in politics to get good people elected to public office.  Your commitment to supporting candidates for public office contributes to a better quality of politicians across this country.

Whether you made a contribution to my campaign, went door to door, made phone calls, or volunteered on Election Day, I hope you realize what a significant difference you made in this race, and in my strong election results.  As the Democratic in this race coming from the smallest region of the district with only five years of service as an elected official, political pundits, elected officials and Democratic activists are all saying that I moved my opponents in the primary to the left, and my strong finish was unexpected.  I owe these glowing reports in part to you.

Of course, I ran for Congress to win, and I am certainly disappointed that I won’t be able to make a difference in Washington, D.C. on expanding access to health care, ending the war in Iraq, or taking dramatic action to stop global warming.  However, I am proud that these issues became the main focus of this race, and of the incredible efforts by staff and volunteers to make this a memorable campaign. 

Now, I will be applying my same vision, with the same amount of hard work, to improving the lives of the people of the 37th Middlesex District as their State Representative, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  I hope I can count on your support in the challenges and campaigns that I will be embracing as part of that endeavor.

It is always hard to lose, but one of the strengths of the Democratic Party in Massachusetts is that a competitive primary leaves the Democratic nominee much stronger to defeat the Republican nominee.  I believe that is the case in this race, and that is why I am confident that with the same grassroots activity in the general election, Niki Tsongas will be the Congresswoman of the 5th District.

I wholeheartedly endorse Niki for U.S. Congress, and I have already begun to volunteer for her campaign, to make sure we have a Democrat representing the 5th District by the evening of October 16th.  I encourage you to volunteer and support her campaign which you can do by visiting her website at www.NikiTsongas.com or (978) 458-6454.  There are only four weeks left before the general election, so please get involved!

Thank you again for your support, I will never forget your commitment and dedication to my campaign, and my vision of how government can make a difference in people’s lives.

Sincerely,



Jamie Eldridge

~~~

http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/#simpson

I was a member of the Progressive Party of Vermont. I quit, because of the party politics, and ran as an Indepedent. The Dems and Progs wanted me to run as a party member, and I refused.  This  thought is sorry.  The party politics is wasting as much (30 %) of my efforts as healthcare does without a single payer system. What  Dem. should I vote for? Help? Actually I want a candidate to hire for my, and your future. Any lobbiests interested and involved?Who is this candidate to decide my, and your future.          Will they wage Peace?

Matilandy (Lianne) in the blue shirt in 109 - one of the hard working organizers of all DemFests past and present. Along with Charlene, Jessica, Quintus and I know I'm forgetting people....CRS

Hi there donna! Cubs are about 6 outs away from clinching first place in the Central Division of the National League. And I have just the bottle of wine to crack open.

#106      There are  good and bad  !  All   I can say is I hope we won't be fooled again" I was.

popped back in before bedtime with a few Molsons under me belt...'tis Friday night afterall...glad mainefems lens missed me at DemFest...I think I have her however...lol.

chuck...What I'm most upset about is the Dem party hierarchy, not the people...we just need to send a stronger message...the Dems. & Progressives sent that message once in 06. We have reason to be angry!!! Now we need to send a message again..."you're just being a Dem. doesn't cut it...show some freakin guts for what is right already".

Don't forget Sal in 97...what a smile : )

I'm seriously late w/these, Ms. Moo-Donna--these were on a different gizmo.  Need to take some tomorrow of Chellie & Tom @the JJ Dinner.

Re: vetting.  Aldon grabbed me Sun. a.m. & introduced me to Jamie E.--I trust Aldon's vetting, vs. any org's, BTW.  No agenda--he & I define "progressive" in a similar fashion....

OMG how could I not list Sal? He is so full of energy and I love how he had the guts to ask Edwards about his non-support of Dean and his ideas.

Some didn't like it but I was not one of 'em. Go Sal!

Sitka I put you on the spreadsheet.

Did anyone else watch the Ike Presidential Library? It was very good -- I can't get over how fast 2 hours can go. The very best moment and it was just a flash was a fountain pen on loan from Dwight David Eisenhower II (the one who married Julie Nixon). The fountain pen is the one the Germans signed an unconditional surrender in 1945. The historians et al say there is no evidence of a romantic affair he had with Kay Somersby. Another interesting fact -- Admiral Byrd of Arctic fame sent his St. Christopher's medal to Ike. Also when Ike made his farewell speech it was not only a warning about the military-industrial complex, but also about the nation getting into hock for generations. They said Ike was a fiscal conservative and social progressive which sounds like Dr. Dean (and me). The guy sure had a sparkle in his eye. Ah for some leadership.

Guess that's all for tonight.

Congrats to the BoSox for clinching the AL East!

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Sal.  That's his name.  I agree - love his smile.  He's a true Deaniac.

Just for the record...I have the group pic of DemFest 2007 as my laptop wallpaper so I see these lovely faces every day!

2 outs left and here I sit in Giants country. Just like when the Bulls won all of those championships. Party of one.

Dice-K Steps Up For Red Sox

Goes 8 Innings In 5-2 Win Over Twins

[...]

A Red Sox victory or a Yankees loss in either of the final two games gives the Red Sox their first division crown in 12 years and ends the Yankees' run at the top at nine straight.

YES!!!

Milwaukee goes down. Thank you Padres!

Phil where are ya buddy?

Glad you enjoyed Demfest, and Jessica is a dear, but why would she support and run a campaign for someone who supported the war (Steve Howard /MayorRutland, spent 20,000 for 600 or less votes)?  We all need to admit to our errors, and not fall for the party b.s. , unless we are in this for the long haul , and looking for future campaign jobs and websites dollars. Look at Dean link for Rutland Vermont. The Chairs Patty and j have not beeen the heads since awhile. The membership is not what is says, and what is the date of the last posting? Looks like Enron. I started it ,and now it is a joke. I would be glad to get it to the original message.    I am tired of people coming to this site to promote what will benefit them. I have a goal to benefit the people.      (can of bee's opened?) Sorry, wage peace.

Take that, NY Mets. Waited 38 years for this.

Thanks for all you do. Do not be fooled, and help us all.

chuck nasmith
Fri, 09/28/07
10:56 pm

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It's all good, brother.  You have a soap box here.  Use it if you will.  Ain'a nothing wrong speakin' your mind.  At the very least it is cathartic, and at most helpful.

New thread's up.