Now that the dust is settling, tell me: Do we or don't we need McKinney

[CatWoman]

back in Congress.

And more like her.

There were several "McKinney Wars" that I participated in over the past 2 years.

Either you love her or hate her.

But one thing that I truly admire about her: the sister speaks up, and speaks the truth -- no matter how distasteful.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. It's what got her canned

that and her questions in the hearings on PLan Columbia...something WEllstone also was quite concerned with.

[indigobusiness]

2. She will be far too busy

with her cabinet position.

[candy331]

3. Someone has to have some spine in congress because the rabid

repugs and pink tutu Dems will trounce Kerry.

[CatWoman]

4. yes --

they are going to come after President Kerry (damn, that sounds good!!) with both barrels loaded.

[The Magistrate]

7. She Will Be A Useful Shock-Trooper, Ma'am

Someone has to throw the bombs....

"Remember, if you are caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[CatWoman]

10. Howdy, Sir!!!

:hi:

good to see you!!! :D

[The Magistrate]

15. And You As Well, My Friend!

It smells like '92, only stronger, eh?

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[mitchum]

5. We need many more like McKinney

[NDFan]

6. Don't like her.

Unpopular opinion, I'm sure, but sue me. ;)

[CatWoman]

12. whatever floats your boat

but as much as I hate Alan Keyes, if he took on Bush and the Republican mafia -- I mean really fucks with them -- i'd be an ardent supporter.

[Mandate My Ass]

8. Love her

LOL, I'm having a Carlos flashback, it's like an acid flashback only more vivid and painful. :D

[CatWoman]

13. nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

:D

:hi:

[Mandate My Ass]

18. I know, I know

Shame on me for that.

*pulls out fingernails with pliers*

[Jim Sagle]

9. We don't need Nazi filth.

[CatWoman]

16. are you saying that Cynthia Mckinney is "nazi filth"?

please elaborate.

[The Magistrate]

23. Let Us Have Peace For The Night, My Friend

The problem seems to me more concentrated with some of her supporters and such than with the lady herself....

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

24. That's just over the top

completely indefensible statement...

[stevedeshazer]

11. I love Cynthia

We need her.

Moreover, we simply need more people in Congress who tell the truth. She was one of them.

The time for being truthful is NOW. We're not going back. At least, I ain't!

[billbuckhead]

17. She was right about the war

[stevedeshazer]

20. Yes indeed

So were we.

She was vilified for it.

So were we.

Sometimes it sucks to be right.

[CatWoman]

21. Hi, Bill!!!!!

:hi:

I'm wondering if folks would want to gather at Manuel's on election night?

what do you think?

[evilqueen]

14. Are you sure she'd want to come back?

She was, rightly I thought, rather pissed off when she couldn't get a single Senator to sign that objection over the court ruling that put Shrub into the WH.

Not even one democrat.

[CatWoman]

19. she won the primary, and represents the 4th district

(My district).

totally diverse, and pretty much a lock.

[evilqueen]

22. Good. I think she needs to be there. n/t

[Rowdyboy]

25. Some of our finest representatives have been "gadflies"

Gadfly: 1) a persistent, irritating critic; a nuisance.
2) one that acts as a provocative stimulus; a goad.

Wellstone and Chaffee could be described as gadflies....Leaders who prod, goad, criticize society into reacting.

In congressional history we've had many heroic gadflies like Wayne Morse (Republican senator turned Independant turned Democrat) and Ernest Gruening who voted against the Gulf of Tonkin resolution allowing the mining of harbors in Viet Nam, Jeanette Rankin, a western, two-term REPUBLICAN representative who is distinguished by being the only representative to vote against American entry into BOTH World War I and World War II; Barry Goldwater was a gadfly, as is John McCain, and Dennis Kucinich.

Ralph Nader is the ULTIMATE gadfly.

I think people like Cynthia are necessary to keep our corporatist leadership in line. Democrats need Cynthia McKinney just like they need Evan Bayh and even (gag) Joe Lieberman. It does not, however, require a "GO to Hell" Zell Miller.

Do I always agree with Cynthia? Hell NO! Do I sometimes? Hmmmmm....yeah...sorta...Do we need more political leaders like her? Without question. She gets under their skin better than anyone other than Michael Moore!

It takes both a left and a right wing to fly (did I actually say that?) Oh, well....

[Rowdyboy]

26. This is a pretty major and telling question, so I'll give it a big ass

:kick: and see what happens...The future of he party is an open question and every voice counts.

[CatWoman]

29. Thanks, Rowdy

Luv ya!!

:hi:

[frank frankly]

27. oh wow, how could you hate that wonderful woman???

she is a hero. simple as that!

[Bongo Prophet]

28. An outspoken voice for justice who does not shrink away?

HF Yeah!

If all goes well, and we fight, and win...
This will be a turnaround.
Renaissance.

Welcome Back Cynthia!

Senator Obama!

President Kerry!
And new work begins. Rebuilding the damage while Pug dead-enders carp from HR and sidelines. F'em. We work.