Howard Dean is FIRST --- wherever he is.

'One soldier said “ The most important thing is that it removes the burden of the law from you. You feel that you are the law. You are the law. You are the one who decides “  …The soldiers described dozens of incidents of extreme violence. One recalled an incident when a Palestinian was shot for no reason and left on the street. 'We were in a weapons carrier when this guy, around 25, passed by in the street and, just like that, for no reason - he didn't throw a stone, did nothing - bang, a bullet in the stomach, he shot him in the stomach and the guy is dying on the pavement and we keep going, apathetic. No one gave him a second look,' he said.

The soldiers developed a mentality in which they would use physical violence to deter Palestinians from abusing them. One described beating women. 'With women I have no problem. With women, one threw a clog at me and I kicked her here [pointing to the crotch], I broke everything there. She can't have children. Next time she won't throw clogs at me. When one of them [a woman] spat at me, I gave her the rifle butt in the face. She doesn't have what to spit with any more

On one occasion, the soldiers were escorting some arrested Palestinians. The arrested men were made to sit on the floor of the bus. They had been taken from their beds and were barely clothed, even though the temperature was below zero. The new recruits trampled on the Palestinians and then proceeded to beat them for the whole of the journey. They opened the bus windows and poured water on the arrested men

As Florida has its Democratic convention in Orlando this week,  with two major bloggers speaking, one by phone and one as keynote.....I want them to remember something.   As they listen to Steny Hoyer give a speech, they need to remember something. 

That a lot of people are not there because of the stress and anger generated by their little primary temper tantrum, by the lawsuits which they plan to continue to the Supreme Court if need be, by the propaganda they spread at the start.   They need to remember that they handled it all very badly indeed. 

The two bloggers have taken the side of the Florida party, and one recently wrote an ugly blog about Dean.    I am sure they will fit in quite well with the rest there at the convention who only think of themselves first. 

And I will always remind them that from the beginning they went along with the GOP, and they lied and blamed the DNC.   They sent emails saying not to donate, they said Dean stole their vote.  It was childish behavior.   Matt and Kos,  have fun.   Maybe you will see Bill Nelson who is not going to give up fighting even if his lawsuit failed.  His campaign against the DNC and Dean are the most important thing in his life. 

Here is my reminder that they were all for changing the primary.   They worked right along with the GOP all the way.

"Florida Democrats are all for it," Mark Bubriski, spokesman for the Florida Democratic Party, said at the time. (The time was March 2006)

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/1564

EXCUSE ME???  Bill Richardson now ahead of Hillary?

Edwards raps Clinton, Romney on Iran By AMY LORENTZEN, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 47 minutes ago

Clinton was supportive of the administration move.

"We must work to check Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support of terrorism, and the sanctions announced today strengthen America's diplomatic hand in that regard," she said.

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Unilateral sanctions are unhelpful at a time when the IAEA is in the confidence building process with Iran. Its almost as if the U.S. is more interested in armed confrontation than serious dialogue. Sadly, the former choice, in regards to Iraq, has led to a catastrophe that has claimed 700,000 Iraqi lives.

Oh, and we're also flushing about 12 BILLION dollars a month down the can in Iraq.

Judging from the House Oversight hearings, Iraq is one of the most CORRUPT countries in the world.

and we still have MILLIONS of American children lacking needed healthcare coverage.

Gates doubts Europeans' war commitment By ROBERT BURNS, AP Military Writer
Thu Oct 25, 5:02 PM ET

"In Afghanistan a handful of allies are paying the price and bearing the burdens," he told a conference of army leaders from 38 European nations organized by the chief of U.S. Army Europe.

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Still a mess in Afghanistan....can't the President do anything right?

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Sam Ross
Thu, 10/25/07
9:25 pm

You can find him HERE: http://www.democrats.org/a/party/chairma...

Hey to you, Mz. Little:)

Peace out, all. 

Hi - just stopped by to catch up on the threads. mary vb I took the ABC poll and got same results as you - Kucinich, Gravel, Paul

I rented a Mozart Requiem from Blockbuster - it is the 1991 commemoration of Mozart's death 200 years ago w/ Solti conducting at St. Stephens in Vienna which I've visited. Our friend Rene Pape was the bass soloist at the tender age of 27.

I think I'm going to bed early so have a great night everyone. See ya on the flip flop.

Governor Dean's statement on the California wildfires:

"As the wildfires continue to rage, our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of California. In this time of crisis, you are not alone. I also want to thank the firefighters, rescue workers, volunteers, National Guard and all who have answered the call to help. Their service and sacrifice demonstrates the best of America and affirms that in times of need, we come together to help one another."

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THANK GOD WE'RE NOT A NATION OF LIBERTARIANS OR WE'D HAVE NO FIRE FIGHTERS AND CALIF WOULD BE TOAST!

(note to Ron Paul and Tucker son of Carl)

Posted by Dawn on October 25, 2007 at 01:31 PM

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I want to thank our workers at DNC. They do so much for the people. I am thankful I am with the peoples party. Even though the people that lost homes are wealthy, we all know some things you can't replace. I hope they all had a fire proof safe in their homes for personal things like family pictures.

Beside this happening, our Party works so hard to get our people elected and Dean is still pushing for victory. He has a wonderful way of thinking up plans for our success. I know he must spend hours each day thinking how he can improve the way he organizes the party. Thanks Dean for your wonderful mind. I hope you stay the Chairman for many years to come.

Posted by freeforall on October 25, 2007 at 02:23 PM

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"We must work to check Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support of terrorism, and the sanctions announced today strengthen America's diplomatic hand in that regard," she said.

The realization that, if not Gore, only the voters of IA and NH can stop this war mongering hypocrite is beyond sobering -- it's depressing.

I am thankful I am with the peoples party.

The people want out of Iraq, Howard. 

It came to light (sunshine is a great disinfectant) during the House Oversight testimony with Secretary Rice today that the Iraqi PM, Mr. Maliki, has to approve any corruption investigation going forward about members of his cabinet. Apparently, Mr. Maliki blocked a corruption investigation of his cousin, a Tranportation Minister. This is deeply troubling considering the fact that American men and women are dying to prop up this corrupt clique. In addition, we are flushing 12 BILLION dollars a month down the toilet there to prop up this corrupt clique.....and we still have MILLIONS of American children who lack needed healthcare coverage.

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I'm waitng for the day when "other" is ahead of Hillary. LOL

-- volney

Al Gore (write in)2537727.42%Dennis Kucinich2148423.21%Barack Obama1775219.18%John Edwards1453315.7%Bill Richardson50645.47%Hillary Clinton42314.57%

volney

looks like you have a winner of a candidate

nite all

Hi, volney

Good show and good luck.