John Edwards: The only way they are going to give away their power is if we TAKE IT AWAY

[jsamuel]

Run time: 00:42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T0BztvhVpU   Posted on YouTube: July 24, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: July 24, 2007 By DU Member: jsamuel Views on DU: 2099

 
One of his winning moments of the CNN/Youtube debate.

[defendandprotect]

1. GREAT! Specifically re health care, right? Cause he doesn't mention military industrial complex

. . . and I'm really, really frightened of those alliances with the neo-cons --

[pstans]

2. This clip might have just won my support

I have been going back and forth between Edwards and Obama. This clip might have just won my support.

[frogcycle]

5. they both have good intentions

but I'd want JE as my lawyer fighting the bastids

[benny05]

27. Wow, and Iowans are pretty particular about their candidates

Good campaigns by a lot of strong candidates, Pstans.

[frogcycle]

3. thanks

one of the parts I missed

He has a good message and he exudes sincerity

[pioneer111]

4. One of the most powerful statements in the debate

No one gives up their power willingly, not the Republicans, not the lobbyists, not the centrists, and not the DC elites.

For the people to have power again they need to have their voices heard. Edwards made a career of standing up to the powerful on behalf of those not being heard. We need him to take that power away. Triangulation and being nice doesn't do it.

Power to the people with Edwards!!! :kick:

[CountAllVotes]

10. Welcome to the DU pioneer111!

:hi: and welcome! I agree with you - that was a powerful moment during the debates!

I like Sen. Edwards too! :D

:dem: :kick:

[pioneer111]

14. Thanks for the welcome

This is an interesting site with lots going on. :-)
And Edwards is great. Nice to know there are supporters here.

[1932]

6. He is right. Who else has taken on these interests and BEATEN them?

Hillary took them on, failed, and backed down.

[be inspired]

7. Oh yeah, baby!

That's what I'm talking about! I sure do love John Edwards. He's right, too. He's the only one of these people who has taken them on and beaten them. We need this man in the White House.

[kurth]

8. Truer Words Were Never Spoken

[gnvresident]

9. John Edwards can fight and win

John Edwards is sincere in his convictions and he has fought these people in court and won. He is willing to take away there power and that is what we need. John Edwards is the best man to take away the power from those who have had it for too long.

[dk2]

11. Edwards has what it takes to win.

He did great tonight - the best.

Thanks for the video.

[Common Sense Party]

12. Okay, so as President, what will he DO to TAKE AWAY their power?

Is he going to sue them? On what grounds?

I'm serious. I'd like to know. What actions can he legally take?

[seashorelady]

15. We the people are his power

Enough is enough, stand tall and proud and firm by his side, he can't do it alone. It's up to us now. If you want change use your voice and your wallet we can do this together. It's time to take it to the streets.

[Catchawave]

16. I agree, WE the people

and time to take our country back :hi:

[Common Sense Party]

18. Great. Stand by his side...and do what? What will he do to

TAKE AWAY the power of big oil, big pharma and big insurance?

[LSK]

13. K&R

I am really starting to love John Edwards.

[Yael]

17. Delighted to recommend!

I stayed up until 1am just to watch that a second time. :applause:

[TheUnspeakable]

19. k&r

[benny05]

20. My favorite response of the night

Was that one.

The health care one was second to that one.

[Cybergata]

21. I keep replaying this over and over. . .

and can't stop. I have been waiting a long time to hear someone say this. I just hope enough people are listening. So many of us are sick of the unrealistic power these companies have over our lives.

[benny05]

23. Yep

It is corporate welfare. I know some Rethugs who think companies get too much money from the government.

[goodhue]

22. excellent clip

[frogcycle]

24. Edwards campaign email

Dear (redacted),

Something happened in last night's CNN/YouTube debate.

A stark difference between the candidates became clear. When John Edwards said what needed to be said, if we want "real change, big change, bold change...we can't trade our insiders for their insiders." And then urged all of us to stand up for what really matters.

-snip-

According to CNN, viewers rated that moment the highest of all the candidates - but more importantly it has sparked thousands to join our cause.

Because if you believe this country needs fundamental change - not compromise, not triangulation, not empty rhetoric - then there is something important that all of us need to understand from John's words last night:

"The people who are powerful in Washington - big insurance companies, big drug companies, big oil companies - they are not going to negotiate. They are not going to give away their power. The only way that they're going to give away their power is if we take it away from them."

Those interests are not going to fund our campaign. Far from it - they are going to do everything they can to stop us. And, that is why if we are really ready to stand up for what matters:

Ending the war in Iraq.
Taking on the insurance companies and HMOs to fight for universal health care.
Taking on the oil industry and fundamentally changing our energy policies to end global warming.
Taking on the powerful who care about nothing but profits and greed at the expense of working people, the middle class and the poor.
And returning our government of the people to the people.
It's up to us.

Either we fund this campaign and make the difference or it falters because I guarantee you no one else will.

What really matters?

What you do now - really matters.

Contribute and spread the word about the one candidate and the one campaign that will change America.

www.johnedwards.com/hair

Thank you for everything you do,

--Joe Trippi
John Edwards for President
Tuesday, July 24, 2007



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[LaPera]

25. Edwards, as always is right on the fucking money!

[usregimechange]

26. Damn Strait

[vanboggie]

28. K&R for Edwards n/t

[Connonym]

29. I think it's official

If Gore isn't going to run then Edwards is my man.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

30. I'll take Edwards or Kucinich, because of universal health care.

And their overall liberalism.