JOHN KERRY APPRECIATION THREAD

[fadedrose]

John Kerry has worked so hard with so much opposition and so little appreciation, shouldn't we have an appreciation thread in his honor? The first hurdle crossed today with an agreement among SIX countries...

Whether it's accepted in the long run doesn't matter. This guy and his boss have done an amazing job.

We love you, John....Blessed are the peacemakers sounds nice, whether it's true or not...

[shenmue]

1. I love him

[mylye2222]

9. He DESERVES APPRECIATION.

[YvonneCa]

74. A lot of us...

... do.

[MH1]

105. John Kerry is the real thing.

I don't think many of us know anyone of more solid character and genuine good intentions. Combined with his intelligence and skill, he is rare indeed.

[Scarsdale]

116. So true

Why do all the truly intelligent people join the Democratic party? The gop and TP's get the looney ones. Not that I am complaining, I am not, just an observation. Thank you, John Kerry, and to President Obama for putting his trust in him.

[karynnj]

118. Absolutely - and as Obama said "tireless"

I doubt I could have endured his schedule these last to years when I was in my 20s - much less to do it always cheerful, well spoken and elegant. He is truly an exceptional person as well as diplomat.

I hope he has a great Easter holiday with his wonderful family.

[duhneece]

117. He had me at 'Winter Soldiers"

And i still find 'Going Upriver (I think it was called) put out during his run awe-inspiring.)

[annabanana]

2. He figured it out early in his career

and has been doing his best since... against tremendous headwinds.

[YvonneCa]

75. So true. He is relentless. I don't know...

...how he does it but I am forever grateful.

[clydefrand]

3. I agree,

Kerry has done a terrific job. Even if Iran backs out at last minute, he came so close.
If Iran does back out, I sure hope they know that means all out war with Israel.

[pnwmom]

4. Just change your title to, "In appreciation of John Kerry"

or something like that. You've already got 5 recs -- go for it!

[fadedrose]

5. Nobody pays any attention to "fadedrose"

YOU do it. I'll be the first rec on it...

[pnwmom]

6. It's the subject line that they react to, not the poster's name.

And I have another thread going right now.

[libdem4life]

7. Make that 8 Recs...thanks Faded Rose.

[mylye2222]

8. WE LOVE YOU JOHN!!!!! PLEASR RUN AGAIN IN 2016.

[karynnj]

27. Won't happen - we need him to continue his excellent work as Secretary of State

He can't do both at the same time.

It's an easy choice for him. Continue doing stuff that makes the world more peaceful AND lead the US Paris climate change delegation in 2016 OR take on a very difficult, likely impossible political battle to get the nomination and then the Presidency.

Climate change has been something he and Teresa have worked on for decades. The first option is his without any fund raising (which is not fun for anyone) and without enduring the attacks that will come both in the primary and the general elections -- not just against him, but Teresa, his daughters, and his allies, including the guys on his boats, who he loves and who he saw attacked and hurt in 2004 when they defended him. (He can ignore the attacks as Secretary, that he would need to address as a candidate.)

In the season of the Persian New Year, Easter and Passover -- all celebrating spring - a fresh new season -- it is appropriate that we lift the spirits of the whole world by making the world more peaceful.

[Corey_Baker08]

33. I Wish John Kerry Would Run For President Again Too!

It is a dream of mine that my hero, John F Kerry be elected President Of The United States...

[YvonneCa]

76. Me too, Corey...

...

[dreamnightwind]

68. I would certainly prefer him to Hillary

so yes, I hope he runs.

[merrily]

141. +1

[bullwinkle428]

120. I heard a very interesting story concerning this idea this afternoon - I'm still

debating as to whether I feel like sharing it with DU.

[lamp_shade]

10. Big Fat "Atta Boy" for Secretary Kerry.

[Andy823]

11. K&R nt

[JDPriestly]

12. K&R. Patient man.

Doesn't mean the Iran deal will really work. We always have to be vigilant and never give up working for peace.

But if it goes wrong, we will know that Kerry tried.

[pnwmom]

13. Thank you for posting this.

And look how many people appreciated the chance to recommend a John Kerry thread.

[tishaLA]

14. I can't imagine how hard he and the rest of State had to have worked

to get this done.

[blm]

15. No President or SoS has had to endure constant sabotage, and from many of the same

characters who abetted Bush-Cheney-Rice's disastrous reign.

The world appreciates Obama and Kerry's intellect, fairness, and patience far more than this nation does.

[mylye2222]

18. Completly well said blm.

I can imagine how Sec.Kerry is happy roght now.

[onecaliberal]

16. Blessed are the peacemakers....

[calimary]

47. Truly.

I still don't understand why efforts to turn down the heat in the Middle East are so damn bad.

I still don't understand why or how that is somehow bad for Israel. Or for anybody else over there, for that matter.

[onecaliberal]

77. It's bad for the people who make money from the wars.

It is most wonderful news to citizens who would be most directly impacted. And indeed the world.
What kind of people love money and power to the extent they will bring death and destruction across the Middle East to obtain ever more of it.
It's frightening to contemplate, it demonstrates what we're up against.

[calimary]

80. As I posted elsewhere just now, that memorable quote by dubya - "sometimes money trumps peace."

Just as a broken clock is still correct twice a day, on rare occasion even dubya told the truth. Inadvertently, of course.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/02/14/301847/--Money-Trumps-Peace

[onecaliberal]

81. I remember that...

[Hulk]

17. Your hard work and loyal service ARE appreciated!!!

It's a shame we are a "nation divided", that has a whole political party fighting against any progress; but that's what we have today.

Your hard work, persistence and sacrifice are recognized and deeply appreciated. Your country is proud of you!

There is nothing you could have done to win the respect and support of the opposition in this country of ours. Nothing! You were wise to pay them little attention; but they will hopefully be exposed by others for their seditious, unAmerican behavior. You have remained above the fray. Thank you, from a Vietnam Vet brother.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

19. Jaw-Jaw is always better than War-War. Winston Churchill

[riqster]

58. Nice.

[Adrahil]

64. absolutely... +1

[chazzio]

20. K&R!

[nolabear]

21. Amen and amen. He makes me proud.

[Jean Genie]

22. Appreciation

Many thanks for your hard work. May your efforts be rewarded with peace and understanding for all mankind.

[sinkingfeeling]

23. Yes, because he may be one of a dying breed.... a statesman.

[appalachiablue]

70. I also think that-

[blm]

162. and that is why so many in DC resent his existence…..

he is everything they will never be.

[mylye2222]

163. I second that.

Jealousy ....

[karynnj]

24. There is no American statesman in my lifetime who I admire more

I am proud to have been a member of the JK group since 2005. Though all the years, I have followed his actions closely. In all that time, my admiration has constantly grown. As a person, he is impossibly patient and incredibly good natured. The attacks on him from the right have been constant and pretty sickening ... but he seems to just stay focused working hard on many issues at the same time.

He would have made an awesome President, but it made be that he will have accomplished more as Secretary of State.

Just off the top of my head:
- He was key on getting the chemical weapons out of Syria
- He was the key to resolving the Afghan election and proposing the unified government they have
- He was key on Obama's pact with China on climate change (and the smaller Indian one)
- He also was important in the change on Cuba - and the involvement of the Pope.

Add Iran, and it has been a very busy slightly more than 2 years as Secretary of State.

Only time will tell, but he might be the most important Secretary of State since George Marshall.

[blm]

55. I hope more DUers stop and read your post.

Kerry's been the most pro-active Sec of State in modern history.

Of course, no one has ever been more familiar with the details concerning that entire region than Kerry. IranContra and BCCI gave him an entire blueprint of how US was operating in the region and all the characters involved publicly…. and secretly.

[Surya Gayatri]

146. Great post!

[hopemountain]

25. yes! being a peacemaker is more than a

job, a commitment and a skill set - it requires strength of character, integrity, a visionary, focus, and a passion for protecting the good of all. thank you, john kerry and your team, for taking the high road at every turn, obstacle and challenge.

[Surya Gayatri]

147. Well said, hopemountain...

'thank you, john kerry and your team, for taking the high road at every turn, obstacle and challenge.'

It's more than just a job, indeed.

[diverdownjt]

154. You nailed it HopeM........

He has my greatest regard. I also have a get well soon autograph from when he ran for
President.. I had been injured at work and my wife worked his plane at DIA.

Still love it. Very fond memory.....

[BeyondGeography]

26. A true American hero

One of the few I've seen in American politics in my lifetime, and I'm not that young.

[immoderate]

28. I'm in. Thanks, John!

--imm

[raging moderate]

29. RUN AGAIN, JOHN KERRY!

Maybe this time, when the Republicons try to flip the voting machines, somebody will stop them.

[Wellstone ruled]

30. Way to go Mr. Kerry!!!

Watch McGrump and his sidekick Little Lindsay do their best to scuttle this agreement. Laughing at Boner and his Troll BiBi,eat sh*t boys.

[Corey_Baker08]

31. John F Kerry Is My Hero & He Is Truly A Man Of The People, Thank-You Secretary Kerry...

I only wish I could have had or have the privilege of referring to you as PRESIDENT JOHN F KERRY

WORD CANNOT ADQUEATLEY EXPRESS THE RESPECT & ADMIRATION I HAVE FOR THIS MAN!!!

THANK YOU JOHN KERRY

[gademocrat7]

32. K&R

[Greybnk48]

34. Bravo Secretary Kerry, bravo!! n/t

[Ilsa]

35. Thank you for the hard work! We

understand there were many difficulties.

[Robbins]

36. Kerry

Framework of a deal is huge coup for him and president.

If final deal happens he may go down in history as one of great secretary of states.

This gives peace a chance.

[panader0]

37. Recommended

I saw photos Kerry this morning after the all-night negotiations. He looked quite worn out. Thanks Sec Kerry.

[Botany]

38. "Never negotiate out of fear but never fear to negotiate." President Obama 4/2/15

John Kerry

[JackBeck]

39. Point to this day whenever anyone says that there is no difference between the two parties.

John Kerry kicks ass. That is all.

[City Lights]

40. Thank you, Secretary Kerry!

[Gothmog]

41. This is a major accomplishment

[kelliekat44]

42. All hail to the grown-ups on the Obama team. Just waiting for Israel to attack somewhere and blame

Iran. FOX should be interesting...but I still won't watch.

[undeterred]

43. Thank you from Wisconsin, JK

[flpoljunkie]

44. A very good day for both Kerry and President Obama--and the world

[Hekate]

45. With profound appreciation to SoS Kerry and POTUS Obama. This is huge....

It takes me back to the multiple endless negotiations between the U.S. and USSR, which were so vital to the survival of the human race.

Our Senate and House have always had a share of idiots and short sighted ideologues, but never in history have so many stood in opposition to the common good as the modern GOP has. history will judge them harshly.

[Octafish]

46. A Good Man

Wish we had more like him in the government service.

[YvonneCa]

79. Simple, but true. A good man. Kerry...

...is that. A man of integrity.

[2banon]

100. THIS is rather SIGNIFICANT, I think you would agree mon ami?

i'm very pleased, a bit of hope has been restored.. let it bloom..

[riverbendviewgal]

48. Bravo!

Kick and Rec

[ChiefJusticeIV]

49. Gained much respect

I'm a moderate who has long opposed the two parties and never liked John Kerry. However my opinion has been greatly swayed by his tireless efforts to have peace. PEACE. However it is not over yet. A final deal still needs to be reached. I applaud Mr. Kerry and wish him more luck in the upcoming months.

I can taste the tears of the conservatives and Bibi. They will sqwak louder than ever but it is only because they know that President Obama and John Kerry are close to reaching the greatest foreign policy accomplishment in many years.

[karynnj]

119. Thanks for your wonderful comment

I am a liberal Democrat, who has voted since 1972, of all the people I voted for there was no one who impressed me as a person more than John Kerry.

It is good to see that this deal is winning the approval of people like you. People like me applauding something Kerry has done is rather predictable -- it is more impressive that you are willing to say what you did. Thanks

[Duval]

50. Thanks, faded rose! nt

[sheshe2]

51. Thank you John Kerry.

[riversedge]

52. I found this lovely tweet....

Blessed be the peacemakers who work to ensure your children won't be sent to war @TheObamaDiary #p2

[Grey]

53. k&R

[mahannah]

54. Good work, but isn't this what we hired them to do? I said thanks with my tax dollars.

[blm]

56. Yeah, well, our tax dollars would be paying for WW3 right now if McCain or Romney

were in the WH.

[Surya Gayatri]

137. ^^^This!^^^

[Jack Rabbit]

57. K/R

Job well done, Mr. Secretary and Mr. President.

[flamingdem]

59. Let's keep the appreciation going, he hasn't gotten enough

Good job all around but especially Kerry

[pnwmom]

60. K & R

[flamingdem]

87. K n k n r

[YvonneCa]

96. Great job, Secretary Kerry!

[Bobbie Jo]

61. K&R

[flamingdem]

88. k n r to yr knr

[Bobbie Jo]

92. !

kick

[ladym55]

62. Congratulations, Secretary Kerry

You have always been and continue to be one of the classiest people out there.

[Adrahil]

63. If this holds...

it is an historic achievement that Kerry and Obama can be very proud of. And Clinton too.... she started this process.

[Skittles]

65. he has been off my radar for a while

but....that is a job well done

[rurallib]

66. YES HE CAN and YES HE DID!

[56miSSie]

67. Thanks...

Thank you, Secretary Kerry

[mahannah]

69. To whom are we talking?

What are the chances of Kerry, Obama or any of their aides reading this?

[fadedrose]

91. Probably none of them will read this

But I needed to know that DU appreciated him as much as I did, something like a group hug. I was bursting with joy for him and joy that we have a government that gives peace a chance. Wanted to share my joy, that's all.

[YvonneCa]

93. Thank you for that...

...fadedrose.

[raven mad]

114. As I just sent the link here to Secretary Kerry -

I imagine someone will.

[Surya Gayatri]

144. He most likely won't read this, but one of his staffers

probably will. All pols have to have their ear firmly to the blogosphere ground. They all have somebody following social media.

That's where it's happening these days.

[spanone]

71. k&r...

[red dog 1]

72. K&R...Thanks for posting, fadedrose

And thank you, Secretary of State John Kerry, for your excellent work on the Iran agreement.

Also, thank you for your service to our country, for which you received :
The Silver Star
The Bronze Star
Three Purple Hearts

Were it not for the "Swift Boats Veterans for Truth" (SBVT) and their lies, you might well have won the 2004 Presidential Election; saving the American people from "Four More Years" of George W. Bush.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Swift_Boat_Veterans_for_Truth

[Zambero]

73. If John Kerry were President in 2005

This issue would have been settled long ago. However, better later than never, and I am one of the many who appreciate his diligence, dedication, and hard work on behalf of peaceful solutions instead of war.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

78. You mean the person who won the 2004 presidential election?

[NobodyHere]

82. John Kerry voted for the Iraq War

Fuck him

[HoosierRadical]

83. John Kerry just prevented war with Iran.

Give the man some credit, this is his appreciation thread, if you want a FU thread go make one.

[mylye2222]

156. John Kerry was against ideologic Busg Invasion since beginning.

HILLARY HAPPILY voted for it.

[NobodyHere]

158. John Kerry happily voted for it as well.

To say Kerry was against the war is just revisionism.

[mylye2222]

160. Not Revisionnism. Just plain facts.

He spoke before the invasion about how BushInc were wrong. The media just ignored it.
He voted for it as only pooitical purpose (campaign) and then expressed numerous times how he regretedbthe mistake.

[blm]

161. The revisionism is all yours. You show you are a product of propaganda media, and

ignored reality.

Kerry voted for IWR to get inspectors back into Iraq and sided with the weapon inspectors who reported that there was no reason to use military force. He said so publicly and emphatically. Gee - I wonder why cormedia wanted you to believe otherwise?

[sunnystarr]

84. KUDOS John Kerry

You achieved the impossible to get to this distance. I'm sure it will be a home run. We are all so PROUD!!! This is what you were born to do....make history.

[cab67]

85. I live in Iowa.

I'm proud to say I caucused for him in 2004. He's intelligent, pragmatic, well-spoken, and diligent. He's exactly the kind of person I want representing my country abroad.

[YvonneCa]

97. Great post! n/t

[liberal from boston]

86. Iran Nuclear Deal

Bravo John Kerry!!! Your Home State Massachusetts is so proud of their Native Son!!!

[The Wizard]

89. k&r

[kpete]

90. r e s p e c t

[BobTheSubgenius]

94. K&R

[tosh]

95. Hell yeah!

[MBS]

98. BRAVO Sec. Kerry!

A superb achievement by a superb secretary of state, the most courageous secretary of state in my lifetime. You have consistently been a class act throughout your career (I worked hard for you in 2004 , and continued to be a strong supporter of your senate career -- one of the few times in my life I could honestly say I was campaigning FOR someone rather than lesser-of-two-evils ) , but as SoS, you have truly found your destiny. You are one of the only politicians I've ever known for whom my respect continues to grow over time.
I'm proud of you, I'm proud of our president, and I'm proud of my country today.
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.
v
( Not of the stupid Republicans, though-- I was in the car when NPR interviewed Ron Johnson -- and I just started shouting at the radio, telling him to just shut up, already. I have really really had enough of these traitorous, short-sighted, ignorant morons)

[hwmnbn]

99. K&R

[still_one]

101. absolutely

[raven mad]

102. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God".

I'm not so unreligious that catholicism forgets to rear it's ugly head.

Kerry rocks.

[Cha]

103. 2004: Keynote speaker & Presidential nominee 2015: President & Sec of State on historic breakthrough

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Thank you, faderose

[fadedrose]

108. ++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Cha]

113. Hey Aloha, faderose!

[sheshe2]

128. He was a baby there....

4 years later our President.

Thank you Cha, great picture of Obama and Kerry.

Good men. Two very good men.

[Cha]

129. Yes, a State Sen from Illinois.. wonder if he got the bug that very night? Thanks to John Kerry for

recognizing the qualities of Senator Obama, she!

And, we have VP Biden added to the mix..


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[sheshe2]

130. Thank Goddess for the adults Cha!

[Cha]

131. Or else where would We be, she?!

I think we know.. we've seen too much of the nightmare that is the gop.

[sheshe2]

132. Holyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Shit

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He did that?

[Cha]

133. Yeah, he did. Like it was an Insult!

[jomin41]

104. Thank you John Kerry!

K AND R

[myrna minx]

106. This is a historic day. I'm still trying to take it all in. K&R.

[seabeyond]

107. we missed out not getting him as pres. nt

[madokie]

109. I'll always show my respect to John Kerry

He's my brother, maybe not by blood but then again yes by blood.

[marble falls]

110. John Kerry would be a good choice for vice-President. Or alternative to Hillary Clinton ...

should she not make it to the Convention. I'd certainly vote for him again with no problems.

[c588415]

111. job well done mr. kerry

[marlakay]

112. He's been working for peace for a long time

Thanks John!

[Depaysement]

115. A class act

Met him many times, liked him, campaigned hard in Fla for him. One of my favorite pols.

[Richard D]

121. Way to go~!

[TheNutcracker]

122. JK - THE READ DEAL

[forest444]

123. I had the honor of meeting Teresa and John Kerry once.

it was during their 2007 book tour for This Moment On Earth. As the line snaked around Dutton's Books in Brentwood (since closed, I'm sorry to say), the guy behind started me going off about Kerry's membership in Skull-and-Bones and how, consequently, he "can't be trusted."

I reminded him that Kerry has a long track record of standing up (as much as he can anyway) to neocon types and other "parallel state" goons such as the Iran-Cocaine-Contra crowd - whose criminal enterprise Kerry did so much to expose, probably more than any single Senator. I also reminded him that if anything, being a Bonesman probably gives him more influence than a million protesters could ever have - especially in today's exceedingly indifferent and corrupt halls of power. And above all, that public officials should be judged by their deeds.

Matthew 7:16 reminds us that "by their fruits ye shall know them." Thanks for being a peach, Secretary Kerry.

[Cha]

124. Pics from Iran after the nuclear deal..

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[Surya Gayatri]

140. Great group pic, Cha! Can I borrow it to put in my appreciation

thread for the negotiators of ALL nationalities?

They deserve some TLC, too!

[Old and In the Way]

125. He should have been President in 2004. A great man,yA grest SOSm Thank you for your service. nt

[leveymg]

126. 250th rec

[mfcorey1]

127. Thak you for perservering! Your hard work is noted.

[akbacchus_BC]

134. Just curious! Does John Kerry read

these threads?

[Surya Gayatri]

138. Probably not...but somebody on his staff reads the forums and blogs, I'm sure.

All pols have an ear to the blogosphere ground.

[akbacchus_BC]

139. Thanks. With all the advances in social media it behoves the

Candidates advisors to pay attention on the comments on social media.

Young people want to be heard and this is their avenue.

[blm]

164. Kerry and his staff are fairly familiar with DU -

and always appreciated the debate here. One of Teresa's sons posted here quietly for some time, as well.

[still_one]

135. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++10000000000

[mylye2222]

136. So Good For Both The World But Especially JK

Who Didnt Gave Up Despite Disgusting All Time RW Criticism. May Bibi and Other Warmongers Burn In Hell.

[merrily]

142. Ending the sanctions would be a good thing.

The wrong people have been suffering.

[akbacchus_BC]

143. It would be good if he ran for President, but somehow

I feel that if Ms. Clinton plans to run, he may not run. I was hoping that against all the odds, John Edwards would surface, but that is wishful thinking (he was really for the working class but no one speaks about the poor, only John Edwards did). Where is Howard Dean, he is also a good candidate?

[cynzke]

145. PEACEMAKER INDEED! NO ONE, BUT JOHN KERRY.....

Could have carried out such an important and precarious task. There is not enough praise and thanks yous to compensate him for the efforts he made to bring this important agreement together. The World needs more of the "Peacemakers"!

THANK YOU MR. KERRY, GOD BLESS YOU!

[MBS]

149. My thoughts exactly! n/t

[heaven05]

148. at least they are

making an effort to try to lessen danger to us all. To those naysyars.....??? Don't give them space in your mind or emotions. Blessed are people who try and sometimes achieve 'peace'. KUDOS to you!!!!! Our two, Obama and Kerry, are LIGHTYEARS opposite of who they replaced....

[MBS]

150. Please be sure to vote for him in Time 100 poll

http://time.com/3747734/time-100-poll/

Hint: you can vote every day.

BTW I agree with every word you wrote

[KansDem]

151. Merci, sénateur Kerry! La louange est bien méritée.

[mylye2222]

155. Heuh... correct yourself. "Merci Secrétaire Kerry"

Noce try withon French.

[KansDem]

157. Merci!

[mopinko]

152. thank ja we finally have people who can wage peace.

to you sir, and your boss.

[IHateTheGOP]

153. Imagine

Imagine if he had beat the war criminal for President. What a better world it would be.

[Beacool]

159. Congratulations on a job well done.

Ditto for the president and the others involved in the deal.

[madokie]

165. I love John Kerry

when the chips were down he chose to do what at the time he thought was the right thing to do, the hell with the toll it might have had on his life or limb. JK is a good man and I'm proud that he is where he is watching out for us trying to make the world a better place for all peoples.