OK, John. I'm on board now

I have always preferred my populism straight up, no ice soda or water a la Kucinich. But I sure as hell prefer your diluted version to the goddamn KoolAid we're getting from the money candidates.

Since the report of DK dropping out just hit the net.

I can't back out even if he decides to!

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'quizzes' to see who your candidate really is Dennis came out far ahead for me. I still went with John because as they say 'politics is the art of the possible'. I think he knows that too and he would be a big step forward.

Welcome aboard!

He's already come much closer to Kucinich positions since 2004, and I'm not going to quit pushing for even more of that. I think he'll be more persuadable on real universal health care than Clinton or Obama.

And he sounds like he's not about to take any nonsense from the GOPers either. It's time for them to start 'reaching out across the aisle', we've done enough. We will have some sort of healthcare that at least will lead to single payer and Elizabeth married him so he has to be ok!

Welcome aborad, eridani... I hope you can start feeling as enthusiastic about this as I have come to feel.

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Hoping Edwards will keep channelling that fighting public interest lawyer and not revert to the cautious centrist legislator.

Edwards is right about a lot, but Kucinich is right about just about everything (except for that stupid Obama move in Iowa).

other than sadness and disappointment... he's so right, about so much... even republicans in my office take those online tests and admit they agree with him the most. *SIGH*

He was right about that too. Edwards is a two faced hypocrite, and that's why DK asked his supporters to go for Obama on the second ballot. Additionally, DK was right about things when they counted, and not after the fact when hindsight was 20-20.

I reckon I'm sitting this election out, though I might be persuaded to vote for Obama. But this country is fucked coming and going, and I think I'm going to be spending a lot more time with my kids and working on a garden this spring and reading for pleasure and playing music and cooking.

--to keep him out of further debates. Stupidity all the way around, IMO. Kucinich would have benefited from a more even race, which would have required supporting the third place national candidate strategically. Edwards was stupid to sharpen the guillotine blade that the MSM intends to use on his own neck next.

for Edward's collusion, yes, and because Edwards apparently didn't keep his part of the bargain when he and Kucinich made a deal the time before, and because Edwards has been guilty of many of the very things he has preaching; the only reason Kucinich gave for supporting Obama was that he was "sincere" implying that others running were not.

You can vote for anyone you wish, of course, and there are three (one) choices (choice) remaining. I tend to believe Edwards is perfectly acceptable to the powers that be; if not their first choice, they'll take him. They know he'll play ball.

The "cautious centrist legislator" was representing a conservative state that was used to Jesse Helms. A president serves the entire United States. Thank you for your choice.

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Real hope. Real change. Real plans to make it happen.

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John will work very hard for us. He knows it's about us, not him or the corporations.

Thank the Clintons

Beats the Hell out of 28 year old corporatism.... :beer:

I am sorry to hear about Dennis. He has a lot of things on his plate - all of which I admire - yet I wish he could have stayed in; and I wish he would have been part of the debates.

Let's hope South Carolinians shift things on Saturday and show the people they do have a voice!


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:patriot: Edwards is the real deal... Now if the media would only cut the crap!


:dem: " Martin Luther King III to John Edwards: I challenge all candidates to follow your lead"
'…I appreciate that on the major issues of health care, the environment, and the economy, you have framed the issues for what they are - a struggle for justice. And, you have almost single-handedly made poverty an issue in this election." http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4184887

Britney vs Christina Effect http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4184887

It's Time to shatter the myths... :kick:

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And a big welcome to all his supporters!

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-Laelth

Welcome to the light side.

I was with Kucinich, even though I knew he didn't have a ghost of a chance. I just wanted him to keep it real for the other candidates.

Edwards has an outside chance, and even if he doesn't win I want him to get enough delegates to make sure his policies get on the platform.

I think he and Edwards are closer on the issues than anyone else. I hope more (all?) of the Kucinich supporters give their votes to Edwards now.

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The rest are going for Obama.

committed activists, worth their weight in votes, because you all don't care about who is surging or behind in polls. People who don't waver in the face of poll adversity are the supporters Edwards needs most desperately right now. Welcome, we are really glad to have your help!

Glad to see you all.

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of all remaining possibilities with the exception of Gravel.

Honestly the M$M needs to get the crap kicked out of them. Worthless corporate scumbags.

Anyhow, yeah I guess I'm on board too.

Edwards is probably the best deal we can get. I will not settle for Hill-Bama or whatever other DLC approved candidate they friggin wheel out.

--I'd certainly consider him. Edwards is at least doing some serious thinking on the issue, even if I wish he'd come over into the light on single payer. And he gets it that private insurers are not our friends.

I think he can be pushed. People forget that had to be FDR pushed, and so did RFK. Politicians represent us, we aren't electing a Pope. Kucinich is a rare visionary, and no one will measure up to him. But if we can get a candidate whose heart is in the right place, who is talking about returning the party to its roots, and who will listen and respond, we could have a diamond in the rough.

This thread has made me so sad. Ah, Dennis.

immunity and he did... he can be convinced by thoughtful discourse.. that's what I want in a President.

Go John Go !!

Props to Kucinich for many of his progressive ideas.

I am so glad you are here....

I really really like Kucinich. I went back and forth between him and Edwards and ultimately decided on Edwards. I am sorry he did not go further.

But just like Dodd & Biden we need them fighting for our rights in Washington.

welcome and thanks! :hi:

Conceding that the situation we have now compared to what it should be, is as the egg is to the fowl, shall we sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg, or by smashing it?



Remarks by Lincoln concerning recontruction, also mentioned in his final speech, April 11, 1865

The idea is to get Edwards on board with us, in my opinion. That is why I support him. I think there is a possibility of that.

My thinking is that perhaps - a long shot of course - Edwards can create a different context for the party, a context within which a thousand people like Kucinich can emerge and gain power and have a voice.

We need to change the context before we can change the content. That is what I saw in Edwards - he is talking context, while everyone else talks content.

:) Glad you are on board!

They are well versed in making the most of visibility opportunities with very few monetary resources.

The policy positions of Kucinich and Edwards are almost exactly the same.

They are motivated to make changes that will better this country, just like Edwards' supporters.

While Kucinich will continue to be a valuable asset in Congress, we can work together to move this country forward and repair the damage of 7 years under the Bush Administration.

To each of you who are joining the Edwards' Campaign allow me to extend to you a big thank you.

You will not be taken for granted. Guaranteed.

I am going to turn that around and make it a statement for democracy over aristocracy.

"Edwards is very talented and valuable politician who can really help the Kucinich people advance the cause that Dennis so courageously led for so long."

If I could have a country with either John Edwards or the Kucinich supporters and not both, I would choose the Kucinich people.

I feel that strongly about them and about the opportunity we have for returning power to the people rather than merely choosing which powerful person we will be subservient to.

Our cause and the ends are the same for both Edwards and Kucinich supporters. Surely we can put any of our slight differences aside in order to save our country and return our government to its rightful owners --the People.

"Our cause, then, must be intrusted to, and conducted by, its own undoubted friends - those whose hands are free, whose hearts are in the work - who do care for the result. Of strange, discordant, and even hostile elements, we gathered from the four winds, and formed and fought the battle through, under the constant hot fire of a disciplined, proud and pampered enemy. Did we brave all then, to falter now? - now, when that same enemy is wavering, dissevered and belligerent? The result is not doubtful. We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come."

I like that, but I still want more. I'm bringing my "Ask for a pony, even if you'll accept a kitten" attitude along with.

I have been around Democratic party activists for decades. There are no more dedicated and committed activists anywhere in the country than the Kucinich supporters, and they are the most politically savvy and knowledgeable, as well, on the issues and on policy and on political practicality and mechanics. They did more with less than anyone could ever have imagined possible. They have endured more then the supporters of all of the other candidates combined, and they have forged ahead despite the odds and the obstacles.

Edwards supporters - they rank us. When they say something - listen. They are the teachers, we are the students.

MISTER Matthews comes to class! Spring,2007

Okay then, here is a kick.

actually, I'm feeling very inspired all of a sudden. I just read most of his 'One America' plan. Although I do wish he supported gay marriage, at least he isn't anti-homosexual or whatever. It will still be a great change from what we have now. Hillary is just too fake for me, and Obama is too conservative for me. I'll support any of them in the general election of course, but aside from the gay marriage bit, I really like Edwards. For some reason, I feel more inspired with him all of a sudden, maybe because he is at least MORE recognized than Kucinich. It is so sad that he has dropped out, but understandable.

and ideas.. and its amazing to see your suggestions make it to john and make a difference... we are part of the process... we are part of this America.. he's not a messiah.. he's a central person around a multitude of ideas and policy that will make us the voice again.. I'm proud to have been working with such fine people at the Edwards campaign.. even me in FL, has a voice calling other's and participating where I can.

A big "Welcome to the party" to eridani and all the others here who have said they are getting on the Edwards bandwagon! I've noticed the M$M is reporting more and more on Edwards and the growing support he is getting from voters. I think the tide is turning, and the the people are realizing we need the best candidate in the GE. Woot! :party:

GO JOHN!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070511081331.htm

:)

"Astronomers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have recently concluded that the upcoming planet-finding mission, SIM PlanetQuest, would be able to detect an Earth-like planet around the star 40 Eridani, a planet familiar to "Star Trek" fans as "Vulcan." 40 Eridani, a triple-star system 16 light-years from Earth, includes a red-orange K dwarf star slightly smaller and cooler than our sun. Vulcan is thought to orbit that dwarf star, called 40 Eridani A."

Edit: As an Edwards supporter I'm pleased that Kucinich people are coming on board. You do us all an honor.