Reply #173: For the record, some of my statements on the Hackett/Brown matter:

[mzmolly]

Upon first hearing what Hackett claimed happened:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2459005&mesg_id=2459005

I am highly disappointed.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2120585&mesg_id=2121208

Both mens campaigns disgust me to no end if what was said is true.
IF Brown's camp spread LIES about Hackett to get ahead politically, that's despicable. If Hacketts campaign played dirty pool to "get even" without regard for the nation - it's loathsome.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2120585&mesg_id=2121193

Hackett holds Brown personally responsible for the "swiftboat" schpeal even though it is said to be a "staffer" who made the controversial claims?"

Democrats are so frikking politically ignorant. Why can't we run above board primary campaigns so the ultimate nominee has a shot in hell? @$%

I also started a thread about how even the DLC was encouraged by the thought of a Hackett run. I have not taken part in "bashing" the man.

I have a position that has evolved with the "evolving" assertions by Mr. Hackett, if he's able to clarify exactly what happened in a credible manner, perhaps I'll re-examine my thoughts? Further, I tend to consider all sides of an argument.

For the record, I don't hate Hackett or Brown. I think what happened is unfortunate as a man has been wounded. Something somewhere should have been done differently.