Reply #220: Some bold talk there Fud for someone who hasnt been around much.

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Self righteous indignation is only allowed after 100 posts.

:)

Im joking.......sort of. what is the problem?

Of course I dont want to get into a flaming match with anyone, but the attacks are getting to be one-sided.

Bev (yes, along with others) has been instrumental in getting this movement where it is today.

Would those of you criticizing her have the ability to accomplish what she has accomplished?

If so, then why didnt you do what she did? In other words, Bev has taken extraordinary risks, efforts and steps to achieve what will benefit us ALL of us as Americans in the long run.

The people that have some issue with Bev I hope will realize that when they take a swipe at Bev, they hurt themselves and all of us in the long run. Our livlihoods, freedom, and futures of those that will be here after we are gone are depending on it.

A few of you who are criticizing Bev are Dean fans, and admire him Im assuming for the way he has handled his candidacy, from being the front runner candidate to starting a new organization that is creating positive, hopeful change within the Democratic party.

After the primary, Dean would have been in his right to take a break from politics, he could even have reacted by engaging in a fight and/or justified *scream* so to speak, he could have said adios to helping Kerry and the Democratic (DLC)party , and/or chose to move to Fiji for that matter, and it would have been understandable if he had decided to return home after such a tough, some would say highly contested primary.

But he didnt. I think he knew the party and all of us as Dems and activists needed his leadership and direction. He has continued to hold on to the big picture.

On a smaller level, that is what we must do too.

Its a given there will be times we are hurt, or mad, feel betrayed or resentful by people in our lives. Just remember to not take it personally, and to file it so that it doesnt happen again to you,* and move on.

We cannot afford to be distracted by petty divisive stuff. It will be the end of any success we make, if we fall weak to staying in such a place.