I think I will stay in here from now on

[politicasista]

The same ole "he has killed his chances in 08, won't get my vote, fucked up" garbage in GD/GDP. I saw the story, he has nothing to apologize for. Plus, Pickles was here campainging for Corker and made a botched comment, but they covered it up. I HATE THE MEDIA.

:cry: :rant:

[TayTay]

1. Courage my dear.

We are here for you.

Sen. Kerry is a grown-up. That's why he cancelled his campaign appearances, so that he won't become more important the the candidates who are running and so the media following him won't smother these all-important races for Congress.

It will get better. There will be good days and bad days and in-between days.

http://stevegilliard.blogspot.com/2006/11/calm-fuck-down.html

THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.

Thomas Paine, Dec 1776
http://www.ushistory.org/PAINE/crisis/c-01.htm

[whometense]

2. great quote.

Thanks!

[TayTay]

3. Also, remember what Jefferson said

Cuz Jefferson knew a sh*tstorm when he saw one and knew that you have to endure them:

"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles. It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt...If the game runs sometime against us at home, we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake." -
-- Thomas Jefferson

[wisteria]

5. That is a wonderful quote.

I am getting a mailing ready for the people in my district and I think I will use this quote. Thanks.

[politicasista]

4. Thanks

Love the quote too.


:grouphug: :yourock: :patriot:

[rockymountaindem]

6. It looks to me like more people are supporting Kerry than damning him

I think the majority of the posts out there are positive. Of course, if we "lose" this election by someone's individual yardstick, they'll probably blame Kerry. But who cares? Anybody that dumb probably wasn't going to vote for Kerry in the primary anyway.

[politicasista]

7. True

I wish Harold had defended Kerry and admit this is a GOP distraction and let's talk about more serious issues instead. :(

[karynnj]

10. Was Ford asked and if so - when?

If he was asked, he almost has to answer. Assuming he just said Kerry should apologize - and didn't say that Kerry intentionally attacked the soldiers or condemn him - then it's fine. It's politics and if he could get elected saying it - but not elected if he didn't - I assume Kerry would accept it as reasonable.

Kerry likely will need to reach out to service men and veterans - which he always has. It may make things harder - but it might oddly open a door, forcing him to do something that will make himself better known on veterans issues.

[politicasista]

11. It was earlier today

He called on Kerry to apologize. I agree with you about reaching out to service men and veterans. He may really have to meet one on one with the millitary families and people of middle America that get their news from cable and think that Kerry "belittled" the troops. If he runs again, the GOP is going to use it against him.

[sandnsea]

8. It's other candidate slams

Most of the slams I see are coming from people who support two specific candidates. They're using it to their political advantage. The truth is they expose themselves as caring more about their agenda than the coming election. A LOT of people are seeing that right now, so it's all good in the end.

I really wish the party would attack the media for carrying Bush's water on this. Until we do that, we're going to keep having these lies and it isn't going to matter who the 2008 candidate is. You'd think certain people would have figured that out by now.

[whometense]

9. Exactly.

See this? It's a beauty. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-young/howard-kurtz-why-not-ask_b_32971.html

[Democrafty]

12. Hit and run comments are welcome on the JK blog.

Any positive links or kind words would be most appreciated.

[emulatorloo]

13. It is pretty much the usual suspects - I wouldn't sweat it. EOM