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malik flavors Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:45 PM
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Would You Welcome Scott McClellan To The Left?
He says he's considering voting for Obama, he was on "Countdown" tonight, and he's given us this gem of a book.

So, would you welcome hime the left?

Should we give him a show on "Air America" sandwhiched between Lionel and Thom Hartman?
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:46 PM
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1. Of course! MANY people have come over after discovering their consciences!
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MannyGoldstein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:47 PM
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2. Yes
See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3361376&mesg_id=3361376
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whistle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:48 PM
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3. No way
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 10:06 PM
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35. how do we grow?
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:48 PM
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4. If David Brock can do it, why not Scotty?
To paraphrase the motto of Ohio, "With the Flying Spaghetti Monster, all things are possible."
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madmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 10:10 PM
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37. LOL.. I'm from Ohio never heard that one!.. but I agree.
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Genevieve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:48 PM
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5. Sure. nt
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Demobrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:49 PM
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6. Of course.
I'd welcome anybody to the left.
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cynatnite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:49 PM
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7. I used to be a republican myself...so the answer is yes n/t
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:49 PM
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8. I'm reminded of advice often given by Ann Landers
If you marry someone you were cheating with, you'll be married to someone who cheats.
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rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:50 PM
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9. If he is sincere yes
But not if it's a token gesture.

There are many ex-republikkans on the left now.
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grannylib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:50 PM
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10. I don't think he said he was considering voting for Obama, he said he
was undecided; maybe he'd vote for Ron Paul, who knows?? But I would welcome anyone who sees the light :-)
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:55 PM
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17. I watched him on Countdown...
...he looked like a completely different person.

He was relaxed.

If he finds his conscience he will vote it; however, if he is still being harassed by the GOP, he will vote Barr.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:50 PM
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11. Probably, but I'd still like to hear him apologize.
Maybe he does in the book?
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:00 PM
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22. Anything else he says/does from here on out (including an apology)...
...depends on the reception to more of his interviews.

Has he been on FOX yet?
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Tatiana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:51 PM
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12. Look at David Brock.
Redemption is possible. Being close-minded isn't going to get us far.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:52 PM
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13. It's not a club.
If he decides to think, write and speak according to the values of the progressive left then he'll be a part of it.

It's not to us to welcome him or turn him away.
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:56 PM
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19. Excellent point.
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:53 PM
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14. Of course. He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.
And there was John Dean, right after him.

If we are to leave a better world, we must accept contrition. Of course, yes, we embrace him now. His sincerity must be shown, but I think this was an act of courage.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:54 PM
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15. Sure. I love John Dean and welcome his sage appraisal of current event.
While I was annoyed at McClellan for all the shit he said, Dean pointed out that the Press Secretary is very much kept out of the loop, by necessity.

I still abhor that he called on Potted Plant Gannon so much, but he WAS on the job. He seemed pretty thoughtful and downright contrite about much on KO. Will give him the benefit of the doubt and welcome him into the fold.
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:54 PM
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16. No
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HawkerHurricane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:56 PM
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18. A pastor once told me...
"If someone converts, I'll shake his hand, lead him to the front pew, publically and privately welcome him to the church...

But I'm not going to ask him to lead the choir."
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stray cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:56 PM
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20. I'd invite him out for dinner
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 08:59 PM
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21. It is a vote
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newmajority Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:01 PM
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23. Geezus.... next someone will start a thread suggesting Scotty as Obama's VP.
Scotty didn't meet Jesus on the road to Duck-mascus. There ain't no miraculous conversion here.
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:04 PM
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24. How about INSTEAD of Lionel? Lionel fucking sucks.
I mean, Lionel is smart, talented, and very good at what he does. Lionel is a great host-- but a terrible human being.

Scotty can't do any worse.



But anyway...

No.

Scotty only believes in Scotty.
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malik flavors Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 10:35 PM
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38. Lionel's great. Very funny and pretty objective as well. Drunk dialing tomorrow!
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populistdriven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:04 PM
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25. hes's too left for Hillary so... yes
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Ilsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:04 PM
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26. No talk show for Scotty, but yes, I'd welcome him to the left. But he's
still a republican in many ways. I think he still holds to the conservative ideals that he had in common with Bush once upon a time. He hasn't gone as far as David Brock yet in declaring himself a democrat.
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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:07 PM
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27. We should welcome him with open arms and bleeding hearts.
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liberaldem4ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:08 PM
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28. I sure would welcome him
A person should always be given the possibility of redemption if they sincerely seek it. What Scott has done with his book is a brave and honorable thing.
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muntrv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:14 PM
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29. If we can accept John Dean, we can accept Scotty.
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Generic Brad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:24 PM
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30. I welcome his candor in breaking ranks
I applaud his conscience coming clean. I knew there was a real human being in there somewhere.

But I do not think he should be rewarded with a job as a representative for the Left. Telling the truth is no more the dominion of the Left than lying is the exclusive domain of the Right.

Scott is speaking out as an American. Kudos to him for doing so.
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:28 PM
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31. I would leave that for someone else, but I'll count his vote for Obama!
:P
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Raksha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:31 PM
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32. As WH press secretary, it was Scotty's JOB to lie
for the Bush White House. Everyone on DU knew that, and no doubt Scotty knew it better than anyone. If he now claims that he was "duped" by the likes of Cheney and Scooter Libby...well, that was also part of the job description--i.e. allowing himself to be duped by the bigger liars higher up the food chain.

I'd be more impressed with Scotty's repentence if he'd just come out and ADMIT this in so many words.
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jtrockville Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 09:57 PM
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33. Mr. "blame game"? I don't think so.
I'll never forget the disrespect he showed to those in need during Katrina.
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 10:00 PM
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34. I'd be tagged as a hypocrite if I didn't. Most DU-ers know I voted for Bush, Sr. twice.
Worst political mistakes of my life, admittedly. Not a fan of Puffy McMoonface, but he's welcome to sit left of the aisle if he wants.
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-29-08 10:07 PM
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36. I welcome anyone who sees the light.
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