Reply #15: Interesting positions ...... [View All]

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The machine that Gore and Kerry went up against is an unholy juggernaut. I don't know if you remember who the Dixie Chicks were, but if anyone had said in 2000 that they would be "un-American" the guys with the butterfly nets would have come and taken them to the funny farm (age is showing here).

I agree with the sense of this statement. The right wing campaign machine is strong and well versed in tactics. And they play for keeps. Mrs. Clinton was not far off (if off at all) when she called them a vast right wing conspiracy.

Oh .... and I know who the Dixie Chicks are and how brave they were to speak up and then stand in the face of the shitstorm that tried to overtake them.

Gore said what he believed and believed what he said. Period. It didn't work then and it wouldn't work now. These guys in the White House are an unholy juggernaught.

Gore's words were honest. In my view the debates killed any chance he had. I was on his side but winced at how he changed each time he went up against that asswipe who he should have creamed easily. Instead, idiot son looked stupid and loveable while Gore looked angry and arrogant. We both know that's not the Al Gore we were supporting (I assume you were supporting him, too), but that sure *is* how he came off. Like it or not, it is a fact. And all of that is thanks to stupid campaign manager advice.

In short ... it was not honest.

Your making the mistake of believing what the right wing smear machine is saying. Do you really think Hillary is concocting her opinions to agree with some formula for winning elections????

How did you conclude I'm deluded by the right wing smear machine? And who mentioned Mrs. Clinton?

Please show some RESPECT.

Excuse me? Respect for whom? And what, exactly, did I say that was disrespectful?

In my opinion the Newt Gingrich (sp?) strategy would be way more productive at this point (with GOP down in the polls). This strategy requires elected Dems to walk in lockstep with each other in a unified front. Most people (those in middle America who don't pay much atttention to the issues) will recognize the party unity and that will attract them.

I can't believe you can't spell the former Speaker's name. And sure enough, you spelled it right. :)

Lockstep is a debatable strategy, I agree. However, as I am *sure* you know, that doesn't work well with Democrats. We allow, as I am *sure* you know, free thinking. In fact, free thinking is part and parcel of being a liberal. As I am *sure* you know. :)

And finally .... welcome to DU. :hi: