Progressive Poetry-

[asdjrocky]

The Poetry of Inclusion-

"There's a wall around Washington and we need to take it down. The American people are on the outside. And on the other side, on the inside, are the powerful, the well-connected and the very wealthy. That wall didn't build itself or appear overnight. For decades, politicians without convictions and powerful interests gathered their bricks and their stones and their mortar, and they went to work. They went to work to protect their interests, to block the voice of the American people, and to stop our country's progress. They went to work to protect, defend, and maintain the status quo.

"That wall around Washington, it protects a system that's rigged and guess who struggles as a result? Every single day, working men and women see that wall when they have to split their bills into two piles pay-now and pay-later; when they watch the factory door shut for the last time; when they see the disappointment on their son or daughter's face when there's no money to pay for college. Every single day they see that wall when they have to use the emergency room as a doctor's office for their son because they can't afford to pay for health care. This is not okay. That wall has to come down.”

The Poetry of Unions-

"The truth is, crucial for the future of America," Edwards said in New York City's Washington Square Park. "It is why, when I'm president of the United States, when you're out walking the picket line, nobody will be able to walk through that picket line and take your job away from you. You're going to have a president who actually stands with you, when you're working, when you're collectively bargaining, when you're standing up for workers, yourself, and fellow workers across this country."

The Poetry of the People-

"Their power is NOTHING, compared to the sovereign power of the people."

The Poetry of Rebellion-

"I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies"
- Green Day, from Joe Tripppi’s website

The Poetry of the Volunteer-

“The people that are for me, are fearless.”
-John Edwards

The Poetry of the Voter-

When I asked him who he supported. His eyes met mine, clear and blue, he said, “Edwards, of course.”
I asked him why.
“I was brought up to care about the poor.”
It was that simple.


Perhaps it's because I've always dreamed very big for the American people, and when I hear a candidate finally give those dreams voice, I find within me, the need to stand, rally, and defend that voice.

There are many great Progressive voices out there, feel free to add you own.

[AtomicKitten]

1. Sheer poetry.

:thumbsup:

[polichick]

2. Lol - what's the secret meaning of the candy cane exchange? nt

[AtomicKitten]

6. Santa's coming?

;-)

[polichick]

8. Ho ho ho! :)

[asdjrocky]

4. lol- I love that picture. Happy Holidays! n/t

[AtomicKitten]

7. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

cheers

[polichick]

3. This really is music to my ears - beautiful! nt

[asdjrocky]

5. Thnaks Polichick,!

[asdjrocky]

9. I would also add this recent quote-

"We have an epic fight in front of us, and anybody who thinks that's not true is living in a fantasy world," Mr. Edwards said. "How long are we going to let insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies run this country? Every time this has happened in our country, the American people have risen up and taken action."

[K Gardner]

10. Hear, Hear !

[AmBlue]

14. From March 9, 2004: Edwards' concession speech

"The America I love, the America YOU love, can, once again, be that bright, shining star, that beacon that stirs our hearts when we hear our anthem and we see our flag. WE can make it so. We are better and stronger, you and I together locked hand in hand-- we are better and stronger than ANYTHING that stands between us and our destiny. We should NEVER settle for less than our highest aspirations for our leaders and for our country because: WE are America, where everything is possible, everything is possible, every single day."

--John Edwards at Broughton High School, Wade Edwards' High School
on March 9, 2004, conceding the primary to John Kerry

[asdjrocky]

15. That is quite good. Thanks for the addition. n/t

[AmBlue]

16. My pleasure! n/t

[waiting for hope]

11. Wonderful Rocky - Happy to be #5..

Off your little fanny to the GP!

[asdjrocky]

12. Thanks Hope!

Was starting to wonder about this one. Everyone tells me poetry doesn't sell, I should have known better.

[waiting for hope]

13. Edwards is pure poetry -

and you did a fine job pulling it together!

[saltpoint]

17. Recommended.

[asdjrocky]

18. Thanks OC! n/t