"The Good Doctor: Thank you, Howard Dean."

[madfloridian]

http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=3882

SNIP...."Dean, however, showed the wimpy Republicrats what it meant to fight for their beliefs and ideals. More importantly, he proved that there are tens of millions of people in America who are tired of the wanton corruption of “politics as usual” and are willing to speak with both their voices and their wallets to support real leaders who tackle issues head-on instead of hiding in their Congressional offices waiting for Bush to launch his next offensive.

The pundits will correctly point out that Dean failed to win even one primary, much less the party’s nomination. But what Dean did do was give courage to those who remain in the race. Sen. John Kerry, the current front-runner, followed Dean’s anti-war lead and found his voice in the recollection of the Vietnam War, a pointless disaster from which he still carries wounds. Now, Kerry and the loyal “Band of Brothers” veterans who served with him in Vietnam speak up loudly against the equally pointless Iraq War. In stark contrast, super-patriot Bush can’t find even one person who recalls serving with him while he was bravely protecting Alabama from the North Vietnamese Air Force in 1973.

Howard Dean may be gone, but he is surely not forgotten. For energizing our youth, pioneering Internet politics, giving the nation a new vision, and providing an example of bravery and conviction that has re-energized the Democrats by lifting them off their much-callused knees, we must say: “Thank you, Dr. Dean.” ..."

[mzmolly]

1. "Howard Dean may be gone, but he is surely not forgotten."

Damn right. I missed him tonight .... :(

Click on my (second) sigline to sign the *Thank You* note to Dr. Dean.

:hi: MF

[Anwen]

14. So true....

The debate sure wasn't the same without him! :(

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[madfloridian]

3. I posted it because I respect Helen Thomas.

I see you really have a terrible reaction to an innocent article by the respected Helen Thomas.

Will I give what up? What did I do?

[madfloridian]

4. Again, I ask. Am I not supposed to post anything about Dean now?

Is there a new rule? Of course, he will not be the nominee. How do you know how I will vote? What do you mean by "circle jerks and glory holes?"

Wow, talk about getting blasted for posting a nice article about my candidate. Ooops...about my candidate who is almost former....except he just won't go away.

He will hang around in another mode next month, saying things that need to be said.

So again I ask, is there a new rule about posting articles about Dean or say, Clark?

[AntiCoup2K4]

5. Of course. You must accept the mark of John Kerry, or ye shall be beheaded

DLC Uber Alles !

[madfloridian]

6. Chuckle. I guess.

I really posted that op ed by Helen Thomas quite without thinking, but I sure stirred up a hornet's nest!

I find it so odd that folks here assign all these terrible motives to us, and they don't have a clue that most of us really care about our country.

Off with my head!
:evilgrin:

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

8. You're not going to get an answer

The poster probably tired him/herself out after typing all those big words and is now taking a nap. Check back in a few hours.

[madfloridian]

9. Hi, Danny, I think you are right. Wore him out.

:hi:

All that because Helen Thomas said gracious things. Oh, well.

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

10. That bitch!

I'll bet she takes the quarters from the March of Dimes display at convenience stores too!

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

7. Ow! Your incisive commentary is HUUUURTING me!

"Dean is a loser." Now there's the height of political discourse. Was he also stinky?

It takes true courage to come out like that against a candidate who's not running. Maybe you have equally thoughtful commentary to offer about Arlen Specter.

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[madfloridian]

12. Ooh, Cap'n, ouch!

:hi:

[Anwen]

15. *high five*

Capn, :yourock:

[Anwen]

13. Thank You!

Excellent article. Dean is certainly not forgotten!!! :)

[Adjoran]

16. Dean deserves credit

for bringing excitement and enthusiasm back to the party, and showing more candidates the way to fight. He kept interest and media attention on our race for nearly a year, almost singlehandedly.

Thanks, Dr. Dean. You made a difference.