Howard Dean tells muslim group: "stand up and say who you are and be proud of it."

And he immediately gets a contingent of right wing bloggers like Little Green Footballs ripping him apart.

That's what has become of our country. We are a country that marginalizes and spreads hate against minority groups.

Thanks to Governor Dean for having the courage to speak out, knowing it is another group on his butt for something. I won't link to the right wing blogs, but they are very ugly.

Dean tells Muslims: Run for political office



Dean was one of several prominent Democrats on Saturday to address the nation's largest gathering of American Muslims. Republicans declined invitations, organizers said.

Keith Ellison spoke also.



I admire those with the courage to say what has to be said, and then be willing to take the consequences. You really need to check the right wing blogs and see the hatred they are spreading.

The article says some 40,000 were expected there overall.

and there will be consequences I have no doubt.

Just complain and yell a little, probably.

:hi:

I hope we'll see others in Washington follow such a positive example.

I am SOOOOOOOOO happy he speak for us now. I wish Judi Dean got some limelight, cuz she is just a sweetie.

Judith Dean hated the limelight. Anyway, kudos for Dean on this one.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/1472

It is pretty much like our politics is now. You can't be yourself anymore.

http://www.streetprophets.com/storyonly/2007/9/3/15148/55881

I agree with some of the comments there that this is very important statement. He may risk right wing wrath, but we have let the attacks on this culture go on long enough with anyone speaking out.

so I am unaware of what you are saying.