Brian Ulrich, of the blogsphere, endorses Dean

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"Today, one candidate has this clear vision of America, a vision which lies at the core of his ideology... It is a vision which will serve as the basis of a far-sighted and responsive government at this key hour in our nation's history, and one that allows us to look beyond the sundry programs and small promises of the present to chart a bold future for the next generation. And for that reason, I have decided to support Howard Brush Dean for the office of President of the United States....
Today, change is afoot everywhere we look. The economy is changing. Our manufacturing sector is being crushed between the twin walls of globalization and mechanization, leaving many Americans adrift and out of work. President Bush's policies in these areas have failed. One hundred years after Henry Ford proved that the way you grow the American economy is to lift up the American worker so they can buy the products that make the rich rich, George Bush is waging a war on labor, ensuring that when people finally do find jobs they are low-paid workers with no benefits who spend all their time just trying to put food on the table. And while most Americans struggle to make ends meet, Bush gives a tax cut to the rich to go with the corporate welfare that only increases the tuition and property taxes for the rest of us while CEO's send jobs overseas and take the huge profits to line their own pockets. Howard Dean understands the need for a strong labor movement that will fight for worker's rights, and that the ongoing process of globalization needs to be managed in a way that leaves Americans with opportunities while the system is still adjusting...."

Brian Ulrich also addresses the Rovian lie that Dean cannot win:

"Over 200 years ago, Thomas Paine wrote, "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom." Howard Dean is tough, articulate, and politically skilled enough to win this election.... It is time we tried standing on our principles with a strong candidate at a moment in history when the choices have never been clearer. Arrayed on one side will be fear and anger toward the outside world and the core elements of a social darwinism which consigns too many Americans to a reject pile if they can't get in on Bush's corporate game. Arrayed on the other will be hope and friendship as we strive to promote our values of community at home and abroad. This is the way America has always succeeded.
My favorite Thomas Paine quote has always been, "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." My friends, there are no more worthy values than those we stand for. In the political history of the earth, there has never been a cause greater than this American experiment, which has shone like a beacon of hope and possibility for over 200 years. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, "Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation." I believe this generation of Americans can acquit ourselves with honor, bearing our message of hope to the world and inspiring... people... by living out our ideals while rising to the challenges of the present age and opening the gates to our exciting future. And Howard Dean is just the leader we need to take us there."

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1. I love that Thomas Paine quote so much....

I have a feeling if Thomas Paine was alive today, he'd be helping us on the Dean campaign. ;-)

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2. *sigh*

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3. o you have a link?

That's quite eloquent

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4. hold on

let me look for it

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5. here's the link

http://bjulrich.blogspot.com/2003_11_30_bjulrich_archive.html#107060157751792311

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6. Who's Brian Ulrich?

Anyway, congrats to the Deaners!