I Won't Support Cindy Sheehan's Candidacy, But I Will Support Her Right To Speak !!!

[WillyT]

Let's be real here. If candidate X says that Russ Feingold is a lying Communist sympathizer (for example), that's news, and we get to discuss those statements here. We post attacks on Republicans and Democrats alike here on DU. We get to discuss the public discourse that makes the news.

Personally, at this snapshot in the time\space continuum, I don't see how Sheehan unseats Pelosi. But I do see it making Democrats nervous, or at the very least, uneasy.

And at this time, in this space, I hope ALL politicians are uneasy. I want their fates to be tied to ours. I want them to be very afraid for their seats. I want them to honor their oaths of office, and their duties as Americans.

That's allowed here, correct???

:shrug:

[Kagemusha]

1. Probably isn't.

There's already massive criticism about carrying criticism of Hillary because the response of the Obama campaign "sounds like a Drudge/ReThug attack". Push comes to shove, I'm sure such talk can be banned from this site with ease. The mods are being relatively indulgent. As soon as Sheehan formally announces as an independent candidate (I don't think she has just yet but will in a day or two?), she'll probably get the "take it to some other site" treatment and that right to speak will be completely ignored here.

[WillyT]

3. And That Would Be To Our Shame...

:evilfrown:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

2. I'm not sure, myself.

She certainly represents what one person can do when they fully embrace the true meaning of the First Amendment to the Constitution.

And all without the power of the corporomedia, although they are more than happy to savage her (does anyone remember Norah OD's "interview" while Cindy was on a hunger strike?)

Anyway, like you, I'm :shrug: MKJ

[Harper_is_Bush]

4. You can support her candidacy also, just can't advocate here.

Hell, go volunteer for her.

[WillyT]

5. Oh, I Don't Think She's Gonna Beat Pelosi, But It's Gonna Be Great Fun To Watch, Don't You Think ???

:evilgrin:

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[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. From my understanding that is allowed.

Here's a post from Skinner's post on the subject. I wasn't told this is correct or incorrect, to be fair. But I think this is how it's supposed to be.

From what I understand she can be discussed
Posted by Lone_Star_Dem on Tue Jul-24-07 12:13 PM

But no one who posts on this board may attempt to work toward the defeat of Pelosi via their postings here. The way I understand this is, one isn't to advocate her beating Pelosi, or post any fundraiser activity regarding her campaign, or really any other campaign related information. In other words it would be breach of the rules to say, "I hope she kicks Nancy to the curb," but to say "Cindy's right, Nancy should put impeachment on the table" would not.



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This is what I'm going with until I hear otherwise. :shrug:

[Truthiness Inspector]

9. I haven't seen one post

suggesting Cindy doesn't have the right to speak.

[WillyT]

10. And That's A Good Thing, Thanks !!!

:hi:

[Truthiness Inspector]

15. Yes it is

And here is Skinner's take, which I think is crystal clear and should answer your OP:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

:)

[upi402]

11. I wont vote for Cindy

because I don't live in that district. That is the only reason I can consider.

I wonder if she will divide the left-of-center vote and give it to a Pukelickan. Yikes! She wouldn't be my hero the following day.

[LittleClarkie]

12. If you really want to know, I'd email one of the mods or Skinner

We're not the one's who will make the judgment call.

[WillyT]

13. Oh I'm Sure I'll Hear From Them Sooner Or Later, What Bothers Me...

is people here who would like any positive mention of Cindy banned altogether.

That would be so..... Republican.

:shrug:

[LittleClarkie]

14. I am not one of those

She should be able to be discussed if she's making news. But it remains to be seen what the mods will think is "campaigning."