"He truly is the people’s candidate. He is like us."

[Sapphire Blue]

Wednesday, June 27, 2007
John Edwards Spends a Long Hot Day In Houston
posted by Hal at 10:25 PM

~ excerpt ~

Edwards came in, dressed in slacks and a blue long sleeved shirt with the cuffs rolled up. Now I’ve seen Barack Obama speak, and he speaks with authority. John Edwards speaks with feeling and animation. He truly is the people’s candidate. He is like us.

He began right off with remarks on the hate-filled personal attacks of Ann Coulter, and Elizabeth’s blindsiding her on Hardball. Simply stated, these attacks have got to stop if we are to engage in dialogue at a time that we specifically need to have it.

On issues Edwards was all over the map. Universal Health Care, Stopping the war in Iraq, Torturing prisoners, Guantanamo, having a Supreme Court whose justices reflect the values of a majority of Americans. Dick Cheney and the secretive imperial Vice Presidency. To all of that, John Edwards just had three words: Constitution, Article Two. Yep it’s all there for Cheney to read.

37 million Americans living in poverty. Having to choose between paying the heating bill and feeding your family. John Edwards spoke of his 2004 “Two Americas” theme. It’s still there and the split is getting wider. He spoke of his “One America” Plan unveiled just last week. His plan to reduce rising debt among the poor and middle class.

Guess what he left out? Fear mongering. Any given Republican candidate will talk about how afraid we need to be and how the only party that can protect us is the self-same party that got us into this horrible bloody mess.

What else? Immigration. That red herring that is on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu of every Republican in and out of office. Illegal immigrants didn’t run jets into the twin towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. All those guys had visas.

Really, if it weren’t for fear mongering and illegal immigrants, Republicans would have nothing to talk about, nothing to say but “Oops . . . sorry.”

It was over too soon but he had lots of signing to do. Don got Edwards to sign a campaign sign that some lucky devil will get to bid for at the next Fort Bend Democrats fundraiser, I am sure.

Then we all went across the street and ate some barbecue.

And all is well in the world.

John Edwards AND barbecue.


http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2007/06/john-edwards-spends-long-hot-day-in.html

Transformational Change For America And The World - JOHN EDWARDS for PRESIDENT 2008

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"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Initech]

1. Winning ticket - Gore / Edwards

That would be the de-facto be all, end all instant death ticket for the GOP in '08.

[helderheid]

3. That's my dream ticket!

[cascadiance]

15. That or Gore/Feingold (which is my image of executive perfection)

Though getting Edwards back into political office (which is sorely needed) and keeping Feingold as a valuable force in the Senate in some ways makes Gore/Edwards practically sound a lot better.

[feminazi]

2. I like Edwards.

If neither Gore nor Clark run, I'm really leaning toward him as my candidate.

[wildhorses]

4. me too.

my dream ticket is gore/clark...but, if that does not happen then i am looking at edwards.

[Dhalgren]

5. I think that Edwards is the candidate who will rise to the top, if

Senator Clinton's campaign falters. I wonder about her staying power at this point. She seems unstoppable, but if she should go down, I think that Edwards is the one who will come out on top...

[Mythsaje]

6. Edwards is quickly becoming my favorite candidate...n/t

[monmouth]

7. I like that it will break up that Bush, Clinton, Bush, perhaps Clinton

dynastic thing. Edwards nor his wife ever disappoint.

[waiting for hope]

8. Thank you for posting this SB -

The more people see that Edwards is the candidate for everyone, and how he wants to give the Power back to the People, the stronger his campaign will become.

I keep checking the schedule - I will be there at the next North Carolina event!

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[EFerrari]

9. Thank you, Sapphire Blue. K&R

[bettync]

10. Imagine how wonderful it would be

if we could all work toward John Edward's goal to eliminate poverty. I believe Edwards is the leader who will follow through on his promises, and lead us in making this country a place where everyone has a real chance to have a good life. Not just some of us. All of us! Count me in!

[Sapphire Blue]

14. Welcome to DU, bettync!

[Pastiche423]

11. It compeletely amazes me

that some people support and cheer on the c-sponsor and voter of the IWR.

I guess there aren't that many anti-war DUers here anymore.

[PurityOfEssence]

16. Everybody needs a change now and then; I'm glad you've got a new gripe for your seething

I thought the big problem was that he cackles as he sticks needles in the eyes of the disabled.

Good for you; nice to see you're exploring new vistas.

[Pastiche423]

18. No new gripes or vistas really

BUT! I am glad he can no longer vote in the senate.

Maybe his supporters are just like him - only anti-war when it suits their purpose.

[Sapphire Blue]

19. Pastiche! Another kick! Thank you!

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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[hfojvt]

22. you are?

Wasn't he replaced by Elizabeth Dole or some other Republican?

Maybe we are also concerned about the war on poor people and the war on working people? Bush's other wars.

[1932]

31. Why didn't you care about that in '04?

[Pastiche423]

35. GMFAO!

It's obvious you weren't here at DU during the 2004 primaries.

[1932]

40. I read DU in '03-'04 and IIRC, disability issues was your problem with JRE 95% of the time

which I thought odd because no other candidate had a record of recovering MILLIONS of dollars for disabled people, and preventing disabilities (like the little girl who had her insides sucked out of her thanks to a defective pool filter valve that had killed or maimed lots of other kids before her, and stopped killing and maiming kids after Edwards's case, or all the kids who suffered brain damage because nurses were too afraid to counter doctor's actions before Edwards's cases, but could after the cases because the state had to pass a law protecting them from being fired if they told doctors they made a mistake).

And I think it's odd that you now don't like him because of this issue because, more than any other candidate, regardless of how he voted on the IWR, if he's elected, it looks like we're out of Iraq (do you have that confidence if anyone else besides Kucinish is elected)?

[Sapphire Blue]

17. Aaah, Pastiche... good to see you again! Thanks for the kick!

Did you see these two posts? (You didn't give them your usual kick, so I was just wondering.):

A true revolution of values: http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Sapphire%20Blue/365

John Edwards comments on Coulter's attacks against Senators Clinton & Obama (Hardball): http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1203051

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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

20. It's good to see you, as well, Sapphire Blue!

No, I did not read the posts you mentioned. I prefer non-fiction in my politics.

Plus, politicians w/blood on their hands turns me off.

P.S. You're welcome for the kicks I gave this thread.

[Sapphire Blue]

21. They are very good posts, and non-fiction, as well.

The first thread started w/Dr. King's 'Beyond Vietnam' speech, wherein he spoke about "a true revolution of values". It went on to cover John Edward's "realizing the dream" and his "true revolution of values".

The second thread was an excerpt from Hardball; John Edwards, the true gentleman that he is, defended Senators Clinton & Obama against Coulter's vile attacks.

If you read these threads (& also the links below), you might appreciate why I so strongly support John Edwards for president... and you might understand that the only thing that would prevent me from voting for him is my death.


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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

23. Then vote for the warmonger!

As for me, I've had enough of politicians voting for the death of innocents.

You're welcome, in advance.

[Sapphire Blue]

26. The "warmonger", aka the decider, aka the commander guy, is not up for re-election.

Remember him? The one who pulled out the inspectors? The one who ordered the invasion of Iraq based on lies? The one who is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors? The one who should be impeached & put on trial for war crimes? No, I wouldn't vote for the warmonger if he were eligible to run again. Not for president, not for dogcatcher, not for a MLB team's waterboy.

I will, however, vote for John Edwards, who will provide this country with Moral Leadership as president... a president who will bring forth Transformational Change For America And The World.


And since you were kind enough to say "You're welcome, in advance", once again Pastiche, I thank you for kicking this thread!


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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

27. I believe it's called being in denial

when you can't accept the FACT that johnnyboy co-sponored and voted for the bill that led this country into the genocide of the Iraqi people.

Then only "changed his mind" when the POLLS showed that most Americans were against the war AND because he decided to try for another run for the presidency.

Please tell me exactly what the center he opened (after he decide to run again) has done for poverty. Oh and how does working for a hedge firm teach someone about being poor?

He had plenty of time to do something in that areana when he was the senator for the state I lived in. But he did NOTHING.

Oops. He did do something:

The field of credible Democrats running for President was significantly narrowed today when two rumored candidates insulted every employed woman, every woman in business, and every woman who has been a victim of violence in this country. In casting their votes to promote Judge D. Brooks Smith to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, only one step below the Supreme Court, rumored candidates Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., disregarded the extensive evidence of unethical behavior and discriminatory conduct that caused the Washington Post, New York Times and Los Angeles Times to oppose Smith's confirmation.

- snip -

Another Presidential wanna-be, Sen. Edwards, hid out in his office across the hall from the hearing, and didn't even have the courage to cast his "Yes" vote in public.

http://www.now.org/press/05-02/05-23.html

Now, how's that for being moral?

[Sapphire Blue]

29. Excuse me, but who is "johnnyboy"?

Edited to add:

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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

30. johnnyboy is...

the cowardly poseur running for president that you so adore. (That's what he was called in high school.)

[Sapphire Blue]

32. Guess what? This is 2007 & he's not in high school; he is 54 years old... hardly a "boy".

Rather offensive to call a grown man a "boy", don't you think? That couldn't be your intent, could it? That would smack of Coulterism!


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"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

34. Can't answer my question, eh?

[Sapphire Blue]

36. Answer your question or respond to your accusations and insults?

No, Pastiche, I am not in denial; John Edwards is not a perfect human being, and I don't agree w/every word he has ever uttered. I do not "adore" him; you must have me confused w/someone else. I support him and intend to vote for him because he best represents what is important to me, especially in regard to poverty. I strongly believe that John Edwards is the best candidate for the presidency.

As far as 'doing NOTHING'....

UPDATE: Fragile X, Edwards, and Special Interests
by chuckles1
Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 06:28:39 AM PDT

Greetings friends.
Some time ago, I went searching for the early Senate record of John Edwards. My reason was simple, I wanted to find out what this man, who was elected to the Senate in 1998, stood for. Here in North Carolina, we have recently been treated to Senators that, when elected, fail to do the people's work because they know they have 6 years to make up for screwing the good folks of North Carolina. Even among Democrats, often the first couple years are spent making up favors to special interests. Don't believe me? Go check out the bills SPONSORED by your local Senators in their first couple years.

So, I did that. I wanted to see, who was it that John Edwards considered his "special interest". I'll admit that I, in particular, was shocked by what I found.

(snip)

S.1131
Title: A bill to promote research into, and the development of an ultimate cure for, the disease known as Fragile X.
Sponsor: Sen Edwards, John (introduced 5/26/1999)

(snip)

S.975 : A bill to amend chapter 30 of title 39, United States Code, to provide for a uniform notification system under which individuals may elect not to receive mailings relating to skill contests or sweepstakes, and for other purposes.

S.1018 : A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal district judges in the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes.

S.1131 : A bill to promote research into, and the development of an ultimate cure for, the disease known as Fragile X.

S.1424 : A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the same tax treatment for special pay as for combat pay.

S.1610 : A bill to authorize additional emergency disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Dennis and Hurricane Floyd.

S.1850 : A bill to amend section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the requirements relating to the use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes.

S.2064 : A bill to amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act, to expand the purpose of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to cover individuals who are at least 18 but have not yet attained the age of 22.

S.2065 : A bill to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for organizations to find missing adults.

S.2100 : A bill to provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories, including fraternity and sorority housing and dormitories.

S.3180 : A bill to provide for the disclosure of the collection of information through computer software, and for other purposes.

S.3221 : A bill to provide grants to law enforcement agencies that ensure that law enforcement officers employed by such agencies are afforded due process when involved in a case that may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or tranfer.

S.3228 : A bill to promote the development of affordable, quality rental housing in rural areas for low-income households.

Take a look at those bills. Affordable housing, hurricane relief, Fragile X, "special pay" tax relief for soldiers, heck even junk mail protection, and spyware protection. All of them are aimed at helping people. There are other bills he Sponsored, you can go see them, most are import tariff exemptions for our FORMER textile mills, the ones that are now gone to foreign countries. Again, all his bills are aimed at helping people like us, workers, citizens, voters. They aren't aimed ONLY at the business community, they ARE handouts to his special interest group - people.

Caring about people. It isn't new, it isn't something he is doing for his Presidential race, it is something he has always done, even when the heat WASN'T on him. I like that.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/3/26/92758/1809

UNC-Chapel Hill creates Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity;
names former Sen. John Edwards as director

CHAPEL HILL -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is launching a Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity that will be led by former U.S. Senator and vice presidential candidate John Edwards.

The Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity will be a nonpartisan initiative, bringing together UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and other national public policy experts to examine innovative and practical ideas for moving more Americans out of poverty and into the middle class. The center will have an advisory committee of senior faculty representing multiple disciplines across campus. In addition to leading the center, Edwards also will serve as a guest lecturer on campus.

"John Edwards is a distinguished Carolina alumnus, and we are delighted that he will return to campus to bring together today’s best minds to focus on issues that affect us all," Chancellor James Moeser said.

Edwards spent six years in the U.S. Senate. In that time, he championed policy initiatives such as raising the minimum wage, expanding the earned income tax credit, creating matching savings accounts for low-income families, and providing incentives for teachers to teach in low-income schools. Edwards also focused on poverty during last year’s presidential campaign.

"The time I spent at Chapel Hill gave me many of the tools I have used all my life to help those who are struggling, and I am so proud that I will be able to continue this work and also give something back to UNC-Chapel Hill," Edwards said. "As director of the center, I will work to explore creative approaches to the difficulties that families in poverty face every day."

Continued @ http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/feb05/edwards020405.html

A book from the Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity, John Edwards, founding director (and director until announcing his 08 candidacy), and editor of the book: Ending Poverty in America: How to Restore the American Dream: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x661959


John Edwards, Cleaning Up in New Orleans: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5285938


Working w/UNITE HERE & SEIU: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2006/05/john_edwards_labors_darling.html


College for Everyone: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=689280&mesg_id=689280


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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

37. Did I miss it?

What has he done for the poor?

As the late, great Molly Ivins often said, Watch What They Do, Not What They Say.

P.S. I presented facts:

1) He co-sponsored the IWR

2) He voted for the IWR

3) He wasn't against the war until the polls said he should be

4) He was a coward regarding his vote for the anti-disabled, misogynic judge

There is much more, but that is all I've stated on this thread.

[Sapphire Blue]

38. Pastiche, don't you ever get tired of your repetitive bashing of Edwards on thread after thread?

We've heard it all before, and, frankly, it's boring.

If you're not tired of bashing Edwards, you really should do it on the 'other' site; I'm sure that they would appreciate it much more 'over there'. You might also consider contacting Coulter; she'd love to hear from you.


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A true revolution of values

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Moral Leadership - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Ending Poverty in America - edited by Senator John Edwards

[Pastiche423]

39. Stating facts does not equal bashing

Because of his past actions, I do not trust him.

Lookit, if he had actually done something positive for the poor while he was in the senate, that would be one thing. But he did not.

Btw, what's up w/you and coulter?

[1932]

43. Some past actions

Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES to Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
Rated 15% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
Rated B- by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
Rated 83% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record.
Voted NO on cap foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
Voted NO on expanding fee trade to the third world. (May 2000)
Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002) THIS WAS LOWEST CATO RATING FOR ANYONE RUNNING IN '04
Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES to require health insurance for every child. (Aug 2003)
Voted NO on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
Voted NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES to let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations. (May 2003)
Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES to end government propaganda on Medicare bill. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
Voted YES to federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES to hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES to CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES to administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
Voted NO on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999)
Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted NO on using the Social Security Surplus to fund tax reductions. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES on More tax cuts and tax credits for 98% of Americans. (Jul 2004)
Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
Voted YES on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
Voted NO on phasing out the estate tax ("death tax"). (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
Rated 22% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)

[benny05]

12. He understands my plight

Which is what I want from a president. I'm tired of corporate welfare.

[ultraist]

13. K&R!

For a candidate who is for WE THE PEOPLE!

:kick:

[mitchum]

24. Edwards will be the nominee (and I can live with that)

[bdamomma]

25. both John Edwards and Dennis seem very down to earth to me.

I gave them both a donation the other day.

[Lex]

28. Edwards / Clark 2008

:thumbsup:

That's my prediction.

[Nevernose]

33. I thought you were going to say "Giuliani"

Because if "the people' are looking for a TOTALLY unqualified transvestite adulterer, then they have no further to look than St. Rudy.

[lonestarnot]

41. He's a good man alright. And so is Dennis.

[Sapphire Blue]

47. Indeed, Dennis is also a good man!

Here's to Dennis! :toast:

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[A wise Man]

42. Edwards will be the elected candidate

I'm black and living in this country, the way some people feel about the female gender and race, I don't think this country is ready to except either. Remember Geraldine Farror(excuse my spelling) and the way they treated her? Don't get me wrong, I like Hillary and Obamma but my pick would be Edwards because he would be the most likely candidate to shut down the rethugs and any of their running candidates.

[Blackhatjack]

44. Sapphire, next positive Edwards OP let's have a pool how long before certain bashers show up...

You can set your watch by their appearances, and in so many cases you can predict the exact same language they will repeat to anyone who will read them --no matter what the subject your post on Edwards might address.

I want in early on your next Edwards post --I predict either one of them will show up by the 10th post.

Keep up the good work Sapphire --Edwards really is the candidate most likely to do the most for the people if elected President.

[Sapphire Blue]

46. Regarding that certain group, they missed a few of my threads.

I invited at least one of them to look here to find them, but that particular poster didn't want to.

Yes, they keep posting the same thing... over and over and over... ad infinitum. One of them, at least has a sense of humor. The rest are just boring. Interesting how they typically comment that 'stating the facts is not bashing', but they are very careful about the 'facts' that they provide... and can't seem to accept other positive facts that don't quite fit in their pit bullish realm of thought. One might wonder about their cherry-picking of facts, and also their inability to live in the present, as well as look to a better future for our country and our world... a future that will be better for 'the least of these my brethren'... those who need us so desperately.


Have you read this outstanding response in another thread?

8. Anyone who takes on poverty: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1216596#1216943

It really should be an OP, don't you think?

[waiting for hope]

48. Isn't it amazing?

I have no desire to show at at another candidate supporter's positive OP - why? What does that do? It only diminishes my choice for President...did you get a load of this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3347917

[spooky3]

45. Thanks, Sapphire. The only thing I disagree with...

Elizabeth "blindsided" AC? That word has connotations of unfairness. Nothing EE did was unfair.

With politeness, earnestness, and finesse, she did give Ann an opportunity to pledge to behave better, but instead Ann took enough rope to hang herself with.