John Kerry on C-SPAN RIGHT NOW!

[Forever Free]

Check it out!

[JI7]

1. he looks and sounds great

he makes a joke about himself being married to Teddy Kennedy.

[Forever Free]

2. Yes he does

Very presidential indeed.

[JI7]

3. what a huge contrast

to that piece of shit in the white house. imagine having a President who can actually talk and understand the issues.

[TayTay]

14. His daughter

Needlessly wonky correction, if I may. Teddy K turned to Vanessa and said, I think we're married now. (And Where oh where is the videotape of my Senatorial Delegation being blessed by the Native American Shaman. I would pay good money for that.)

Teddy K is a great guy. He is very funny and is a real kidder. He and Kerry must have some good times together. (Kerry's sense of humor is so dry sometimes, but I bet Teddy loosens him up a bit.)

[JI7]

29. oops, heheh, i just heard it again

you are right. but it was still funny. i didn't hear the part before about how a guy asked him how it's like to serve with someone so great as Ted and the person asking was Teddy himself. but i loved that.

i love all of these Ted Kennedy stories.

[New Earth]

4. i'm watching it online

but i'm on dial up so he's basically standing still in one frame, but the sound is going. lol.

he does sound great. i miss him a lot.

[TheDonkey]

5. He looks really good, wow, sounds great

what a great man. Definetly want to see him be president.

Hope I didn't miss much.

[JI7]

6. it should rerun about a couple more times today

[politicasista]

30. I agree.

He sounds and looks presidental while Smirky looks drunk and tacky.

[JI7]

7. says # 1 goal of Republicans is to make the tax cuts permanent

[Forever Free]

8. This is one of his great lines of the night

"There's nothing about the president's budget that's truthful or makes sense." He went on to say that the cost of making the upper bracket tax cuts permanent is THREE times the cost of Social Security over the same time period. So JK argues that if we could slightly adjust the tax cuts, there would be NO crisis in SS.

But we all know that Bush will never do that.

[whometense]

9. GREAT line!!!

Was it just me, or did he say something about becoming more militant?

I am torn in half between pride and grief.

[rox63]

10. I got my Kerry fix

I'm happy now. It's been a while since I've seen Kerry speak, and I just got my fix. He sounded good, looked good, made so much sense, especially when compared to Chimpy.

And hey, there's actually a Kerry-positive thread in GD related to this program.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3269029

[whometense]

11. My husband and I were watching

and just shaking our heads. He's so damned smart, reasonable, thoughtful, educated, and real.

I loved what he was saying about Amtrak.

[TayTay]

17. And one on DKos as well

Ok, don't hit me. I still go over to DKos hoping for a peaceful reconciliation. (I have that whole hope over experience thing going for me, ya know.) This has too many lines about his choice of ties, but it's pretty straightforward. (He does need to get new ties. I like those and all, but how about some blue ties.)

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/3/13/184826/451

[TayTay]

19. FreedomAngel82

needs to get a star. She should be posting in here. She is sending Kerry floatie hearts right out in the open on DU. (That woman must have balls of steel.) Wow! I am impressed. I only send Kerry floatie hearts from within this group. (I feel so cheap now. I really need to grow a spine. I am going to send Kerry floatie hearts on DU-P. I have been inspired.)

Does anyone else notice that the pro-Kerry people are starting to come out. I think they were either all afraid to post during the shitstorm phase or were in therapy and couldn't use keyboards. What say you?

[whometense]

20. Definitely. Brave!

There was one person - forget the name - on that GD thread who was talking about how she was mad at Kerry for "not unconceding" but can't stay mad at him.

Is this a sign that the weather's changing? Is the shitstorm over??? Oh happy day!!

[JI7]

22. another one is "mass"

i think she is new here.

i think the fact that Kerry is still out there doing things is a big part of it. it gives a sense that whatever they supported him for is not over and we have to continue working hard.

[politicasista]

49. I agree, she belongs here too.

[politicasista]

50. They both belong here.

Sorry, couldn't edit the last post.

[LeftyLizzie]

54. I got my Kerry fix, too

But I wish they'd shown Teresa, because I miss her too. All in all, a great program. I wish he'd do this every week!

[whometense]

12. Hey, TayTay:

Catnip moment??? I think so.

Tom Oliphant: How much of that 27-year-old is still rattling around in that 60-year-old body?

JK: Thanks for aging me so fast. A lot. :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[TayTay]

13. Oh baby!

Yeah, that was sweet. And he looks damn good. That is the best appearance since that Awful Wednesday. How come Teresa never made it on camera? I would have liked to have seen the missus.

Since I am feeling sort of classy at the moment (residual effect of watching Kerry) I will forgo the 'rattling around in that body' jokes. (You're Welcome.) I waffle between catnip and LLL. I will let you know which one wins.

[JI7]

15. was Teresa there ?

[whometense]

18. I think she was.

He said something about her and gestured towards the audience, so I thought she must have been sitting there.

[LeftyLizzie]

52. Yep.

He gestured towards her several times, but she was never shown on camera.

[whometense]

16. I'm doing the

catnip/LLL waffle myself right now. And about that rattling...:evilgrin: Look at that, the classiness has worn off already!!!!! Shame on me.

[TayTay]

21. Ahm, well, my classy moments

don't last long. (You can measure their length with an egg timer.) But it has been awhile since we have seen Big John in the proper lighting and with a relaxed attitude and a chance to explain himself. (Dear Lord, we had that Dawn of the Dead lighting at the Terry McAuliffe party that made everyone look ghoulishly eyeless. This is just great stuff. Of course, he was in Massachusetts and it's not like the Kennedy Library is going to make Kerry look bad. He is ours, after all. Should WEL ever read this post, I mean that in the most inclusive and broad-based way possible, Mrs. K.)

Yeah, I feel both happy and incredibly sad. It's like I just saw a glimpse of the best damn meal I could ever hope to have and now I have to go back to eating cold spaghettios out of a can. Damn it.

:loveya: :loveya: :evilgrin:

[whometense]

23. That is a GREAT description

of the feeling I have as well. Little match girl, face pressed up against the restaurant window. Sorry, no meal for you.

It's wonderful, though, to be reminded of just how totally deserving of our love and support he is. Especially after having lived through the past four months of nonstop bashing.

[TayTay]

24. Ooooh, this is a strange night

I am so happy to have seen Kerry in fighting mode. And boy has he changed since he first announced for Pres waaay waay back 2 1/2 years ago. I know we have discussed this before, but he has just dropped all of those nuances. (Well he has dropped a lot of them anyway.) I think this was the speaking in Senatorese that people complained about. I don't see how he could have been more plain spoken.

And, in all seriousness, I am just really heartened. Kerry seems energized, not depressed. He is talking about getting grassroots involvement (which dovetails with what Dean wants to do as DNC Chair.) This is incredibly good stuff for the Dems and I see Kerry as doing an incredible amount of road trips between now and the '06 races in support of Dems who live beyond MA. Good for him. I don't know how he does it. I mean seriously, he looks really good, he sounds great and he is in fighting mode. What happened to the 'you're supposed to take time off and navel-gaze for awhile after such a loss.' He really is made of tough, tough stuff. (Tougher than I am anyway. I would have been curled up in a fetal position for awhile if I had to take what he had to take last year.)

[Forever Free]

25. I know what you mean

The good senator has truly developed and matured throughout these past 2 and a half years. The campaign was a crucible which has made John Kerry a tougher, more articulate, and more outspoken crusader for the American people. I respect him so much now because he IS still willing to stand up and fight for US.

A weaker person would have collapsed and given up under the weight and viciousness of the personal attacks of the last presidential campaign. Time and time again, John Kerry is able to withstand the fires of persecution and tribulation and emerge stronger and more determined.

Just like his courageous anti-war protests eventually helped shape and change American foreign policy, John Kerry's brave stand now will eventually change and strengthen our entire country.

[TayTay]

26. Wow! That was very well said.

And I completely agree.

I think Kerry is running in '08. There is now no question as to why. He has articulated his reasons. I will send his PAC money next month. I believe.

I also got warm and fuzzy feelings, so I have to: :loveya: You understand, I hope.

[foreverdem]

51. You're absolutely right!

Not only has he not sat around depressed, he immediately started to work on the promises he made us during his campaign. To work towards all the things that this country needs, health care for kids, election reform, help for the environment, not to mention his trip back in January to try to mend all the fences broken by the shrub administration. He means business, and when he made us those promises, he damn well meant them, even if he's not living in the White House. How can anyone doubt him, not believe? He's making good on all of it right before your eyes.

[seito]

27. In case you missed it

John Kerry is on now :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

He is looking mighty fine.

[politicasista]

28. Thanks.

[seito]

31. Yes he does

He really wants to be President.

He is talking about the media and the negative impact it has had on this nation. It is essential that we make the corporate media obsolete.

[TayTay]

32. I'm not admitting to watching it again

Cuz I'm not. It just so happens to be on in the background as I type. Ahm, my tv is programmed to pick up C-Span? Ahm, I really liked this, so I just sort of wanted to see it again.

Damn, he looks really really good.:evilgrin:

Seriously, I wanted to hear the remarks about the press again. This is good stuff. Dems need to say this over and over and over. The press is not doing their jobs and this is a serious crisis for Democracy in America.

[seito]

33. I love what he is saying

It does not hurt that he looks and sounds mighty fine :evilgrin: :loveya:

[politicasista]

34. I am sorry, but he deserves an opportunity to run again

regardless what those in GD think. :)

[seito]

35. The people in GD do not represent Democrats as a whole

He definitely deserves another chance.

[Firespirit]

36. Without a doubt...

And they shouldn't be telling him what to do; their antics and "ABB" crap are what caused him to not sweep. I do think he was cheated, but if it hadn't been for the "oh I'm holding my nose to vote for him" types, that wouldn't have been an issue.

I don't have CSPAN and I'm on uber-crappy 28K dialup. I hope the video is available for awhile, since it was apparently well worth seeing.

[TayTay]

37. Honey, Whome and I are trading

:evilgrin: icons. It was great.

Oh yeah, and he was well-spoken, passionate and really, really looked good. :loveya:

Ahm, he spoke well about the state of the media, the problems in the economy and the problems in North Korea and what the US needs to do. (And he really looks wonderful A bit thin but great.)

Ahm, I agree with Kerry about the things that separate Dems from the Rethugs. We need to better articulate what we already believe. We don't need to go through a big round of navel-gazing. (Yummy. He just looks yummy.):evilgrin:

[whometense]

38. Yes, he does.

I'm taping this one. Not that I'll ever watch it again. Taping it for posterity. Yeah, that's it. Posterity. :evilgrin: Ooops. That one just slipped out. :blush:

[TayTay]

39. Me too!

Me too! Honestly. (Now where the hell is WEL who catches me on my busllsh*t and doesn't let me get away with it. We got to nail that girls' fins to the floor someday.)

:evilgrin: It's been a good night. Yummy!

[whometense]

40. Not only is he

yummy, but it is totally delicious hearing the respect in those other threads. Can't get enough. :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

I have to think if he runs in 2008 he is going to be hell on wheels to control. Consultants, be forewarned. Kerry unleashed. I love it.

[TayTay]

41. Ah Whome, you are right

We are now out-LLL-ing the youngsters. Congrats to us older LLLers. We rock.

And it is just stunning, ahm, incredible to see the positive threads on DU-G. That is great.

Edit: I gotta go to bed. But I believe that Kerry has learned his lesson on the consultants. I think he will be using home-grown folks in any future runs. I think he got burned by the Clinonistas and will be looking for folks who are loyal TO HIM, not somebody else.

[whometense]

42. We do!!!!!

Honestly, this Q&A was so much better then I imagined it would be.

Even my husband, who respects Kerry but, ahem, doesn't really go the floaty heart route if you know what I mean, was impressed. Imagine a president we could be this proud of. That is a goal worthy of uncurling from fetal position for!

[whometense]

43. Good night.

And yes, I think so too about the consultants.

[politicasista]

45. Only problem is people will say that the Clintonistas know how to win

elections. The campaign got a real bad rap when they were slow to respond to the SB liars. If he runs, is he going to get some new staff people?

[whometense]

46. My guess is

(and it's only a guess) he'd draw on some of the local talent. People used to hardball politics and who know him well.

One of the reasons I think this chat went so well is that he and Oliphant go back forever, they know each other so well, and there's a level of comfort in that. He knows Oliphant would never play a cheap gotcha with him.

Don't forget - prime trivia - back in '71 when Kerry was about to testify before Congress it was Oliphant who pushed him into the hearing room! That's a long history.

[sandnsea]

47. I cried and cried

He is just so good. He cares so much. I was so happy to hear him say there is nothing wrong with Dem values. And that we can talk about alternatives to abortion while protecting Roe v. Wade. And light rail. And alternative energy. And health care. And the corporate media. And Bush's phony budget, may as well have called it balanced since it was phony anyway, lol.

How can anybody not be inspired?

[karynnj]

53. He was inspiring

He seems to have gotten even better than he was at the end of the campaign. I loved his statement about about making the country right if it was wrong (I can't remember his wording).

I still don't see how half the country couldn't see beyond the RW stereotypes. Kerry was just so solid in his ability to answer questions intelligently and forthrightly. It just seems if you asked people abstractly to describe the qualities you want in a President, the answer you would get would be a description of Kerry. The only thing harder for me to get than their rejection of Kerry, is that they assign positive qualities to Bush, that I just can't see.

I can't think of an election where the both of the candidates were seen so differently by their supporters and their opponent's supporters.

[CBHagman]

44. He's so refreshing.

Here's somebody who admits he doesn't have all the answers. Here's someone who can think on his feet, so to speak, and respond thoughtfully to a variety of questions.

At this point, if Comcast offered the Kerry Network, I would sign up. All Kerry, all the time. At least people with functioning brains would get someone worth listening to, especially considering that C-SPAN, while worthwhile, also has scary people calling in to its programs.

[sandnsea]

48. Oh me too!!!

Kerriality!! Kerry and Teresa and the whole bunch of them. Following them around from speaking engagement to speaking engagement, Kerry on the Senate floor, Teresa in her office, windsurfing here, a shopping trip with Teresa there...I would be in heaven. :loveya:

[LeftyLizzie]

55. That would be heaven, wouldn't it?

Except I'd never get off the couch. I'd just be watching them all the time. Perhaps they should have a weekly show. I liked it when there was "Road to the White House" on C-Span, so how about weekly recaps of JK and THK's week? That would be beautiful!:P