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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 11:43 AM Original message |
Why didn't Kerry just tell the truth on Iraq? |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. You just said a mouthful of truth. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
11. So YOU didn't know he spoke to this, either? Were you all asleep waiting |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:44 PM Response to Reply #11 |
24. You talk to me like that but provide no link? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:02 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. The speech is excerpted in a post below. |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:50 PM Response to Reply #28 |
50. He only said that once? |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:51 PM Response to Reply #28 |
51. Can't you provide a link? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:14 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. You have GOT to be kidding? He said much the same throughout the campaign. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
37. I'm tired of blaming the media. What is Kerry's plan to combat media bias? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 04:46 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I hope ALL the Dems get competent spokespeople adept at hitting back at |
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MrTriumph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
2. Actually, we don't know if Saddam would still be in power |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
3. Must be Booosh lite. Muuust be 'centrist'. |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. So true. Kerry wasted my time and money. nt |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:53 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. YOU didn't hear his Sept2004 speech, either? That damn corporate media |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:45 PM Response to Reply #14 |
25. There must be a transcript then. Do you have a link? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:10 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Posted below in thread. |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:52 PM Response to Reply #29 |
52. Can't you provide a link? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:30 PM Response to Reply #52 |
58. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....longtime DUers know I am NO writer. |
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ginnyinWI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
44. yes--it continues to amaze me |
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hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
4. If 'Regime Change' was truly the only aim ... |
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manic expression (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Isn't it also |
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Al-CIAda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
7. Why didn't he talk about the PNAC? Why didn't he pound on the |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
8. Why don't YOU know Kerry did that Sept/04, but few in media reported it? |
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sasha031 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. yes I blame the media too |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 01:06 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. 'Tis easier to bash than to read, it is easier to follow than to lead. |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:26 PM Response to Reply #8 |
21. He's still not saying we wouldn't be in Iraq |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:47 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. Of course you are right. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Letting the weapons inspectors FINISH means NO MILITARY ACTION NEEDED. |
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Pithy Cherub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Why hasn't Kerry called for impeachment? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:38 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Kerry gave an August speech at firefighters convention attacking SBV liars |
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Pithy Cherub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 04:25 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. August has 31 days, that was one speech. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 04:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. The speech came after two weeks of articles generated by Kerry that proved |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:12 PM Response to Reply #32 |
47. Why hasn't Kerry cured cancer, ended world hunger, and freed Mumia |
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Pithy Cherub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:41 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Yes they heard, but did they vote for him? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
43. He's saying BOTH |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:09 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. And that's why Dems will continue to lose period n/t |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. Why, oh, why .. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:27 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I'm SHOCKED that you didn't hear his Sept/2004 Iraq speech, either. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:05 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Deleted message |
OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Yes, it's quite unseemly, isn't it, |
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MrBenchley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:33 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Especially such a silly one.... |
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wiley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:16 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. You're a treasure! |
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MH1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
13. For starters, the sanctions weren't "working". |
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MrBenchley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
17. I blame you.... |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. That aforementioned "anonymity" |
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MrBenchley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:34 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Especially the "experts" who know "the truth" |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 02:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. I'm not sure I follow |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:13 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. Bottom line is it's the media's fault, but, involved type of Dems should |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 04:29 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Fine. So what is Kerry's strategy to combat media bias in '08? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 04:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. I think the media was complicit during the campaign. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:10 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. I hope we have tough, knowledgeable Dem spokespeople who are schooled |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
53. If you admit it wasn't covered by the media |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 06:04 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. There are a lot of media outlets |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:18 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. I'm just reasonably pissed off that so many who CLAIM to be activist Dems |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 08:39 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. happy new year |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 08:42 PM Response to Reply #57 |
63. happy new year |
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wiley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
30. Not to be picky, but you don't mention |
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bpilgrim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
34. the cartoon world view must be maintained at all cost, apparently |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
35. He is truthful- unfortunately, he needs to dumb-down his explanations. |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
48. Actually he did say that... |
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Humor_In_Cuneiform (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
55. I wonder if it would help clear the air if we'd have a Blame-Off? |
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HR_Pufnstuf (782 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
59. Because... |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:44 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. Except he DID address what the OP said, so you're wrong. |
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HR_Pufnstuf (782 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-31-05 07:45 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. Arrgghh ya matie. |
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