I am a troll

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Tuesday July 13, 2004 · 10:50 AM PDT

2004/07/13 · 10:50

But I am a Republican. I enjoyed my time here on DKos, sometimes throwing the stinkbomb and sometimes honestly disagreeing with the participants here (mostly the latter even if it's not obvious to all).

I have come to understand that this site is for Democrats (capital D as I am a small d democrat) to discuss how to move the agenda forward. I attempted to add my voice to the discussion in my previous diary only to get troll rated.

I assumed this identity, not because I am paid operative of BushCo (I wish), but becuase I correctly decided that I would not survive long on this site if I did not do so. I wanted to be a part of the discussion.

I now realize that this was deceptive (even if effective). I crossed the line a number of times and for that I apologize.

I don't like groupthink but I respect your effort to develop your movement. I would just remind you that blindly following Kerry (which many of you are) will not get you there.

I may lurk, but I will not post again. (I assume Kos will ban this account, but even if he doesn't, I won't post again).

BTW, for those keeping score, I am also

MatthewDowd
StephanieCutter
LiberalDem
LiberalTory
HappyWarrior
ThoughtfulBushSupporter
JeffBozek
JaneRoe

So, ban these as well (except for HappyWarrior and StephanieCutter, which have already gone down in flames).

I also wish to make clear that you Kossacks have no monopoly on compassion. We also believe in that virtue. We just disagree on how to do it. AND I would probably be a democrat if not for abortion.

My final word on the election: My gut tells me Bush will win, but that's what it did in 1992 as well. So, good luck and take care.

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Yet another abortion diary -- Overturn Roe v. Wade

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Tuesday July 13, 2004 · 8:11 AM PDT

2004/07/13 · 08:11

What is the deal with them? It seems to go in cycles, so maybe this diary will close this cycle out (until after November).

I think that the democratic party should seak the reversal of Roe v. wade. Why do I say this? A couple of reasons.

Abortion WILL not be illegal in more than a few states (where it is currently hard to obtain anyway).
The issue will lose its national resonance at that point and the Democratic party will see an influx of voters who vote GOP on abortion alone.
Conservatives will move to a select number of states and leave the rest of us alone.
The GOP will have a choice to make on that day: fight for a national amendment banning all abortions or give up on the issue and lose its benefits.
We won't have to read any more of these annoying diaries.

I know the downsides to what I am saying. Many will lose theoretical rights (I say theoretical, because there are very few, if any, abotion providers in the most pro-life states). We will have (supposedly) lost a front in the culture war. BUT we may lose the battle, but win the war.

I think a similar solution could be had for gay marriage.

2004 is in the bag

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Monday July 12, 2004 · 9:01 AM PDT

2004/07/12 · 09:01

I am a bit surprised by the reaction to my previous diary. There have been numerous reports of insiders in the Kerry campaign being very confident about this election, and with good reason. I say this, as someone, who really doesn't believe a weathervane can win a presidential election. BUT, the numbers don't lie. John Kerry is in better shape than any challeneger since the advent of polling. Which is why there is no Edwards bounce, and there will be no convention bounce. What there will be is a landslide when the unecideds move in October.

I am not saying that everyone should get a life and forget about the election. No. Instead, we should understand the reality of the present situation and quietly rejoice.

The real problem, in my estimation, is that Kerry will not be the president we want him to be. He is to the right of Bush on Israel, for example (even Bush condemned the wall). There are DLCers up and down the campaign. And, face it, Kerry hasn't a truly progressive bone in his body. He is a liberal (on some issues), but I trust that you know the difference.

So, shouldn't progressives pressure him now, when it counts and he will listen or should we keep our mouths shut and hope for the best? My recollection of 2002 is that progressives were told to keep their mouths shut. That bearhugging the president on foreign policy would retain the senate. Well, ...

Now, we have a platform which could have been written by Bush operatives (in terms of iraq and preemption). Raising our voices will not lose this election. Don't let Al From fool you.

Will Dean challenge Kerry in 2008?

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Monday July 12, 2004 · 8:07 AM PDT

2004/07/12 · 08:07

I watched that debate with Nader and I began to wonder. Dean reperatedly said that he would hold Kerry's feet to the fire on progressive issues. In fact, Dean agreed with Nader's critique of the Democratic party.

By 2008, the internet will be an incredible force in politics, I wonder if progressive dems (like Dean) and moderate repubs (like McCain and Schwarzenneger (sp?0) are considering thrid party moves.

From what I hear, I am NOT putting the cart before the horse. Campaign sources indicate that 2004 is in the bag.

What was Kerry thinking?

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Friday July 09, 2004 · 8:12 AM PDT

2004/07/09 · 08:12

On the night of his fundraiser, he says that he hasn't had the time to be briefed on intelligence.

This will be a Bush ad by the weekend!!!

KING: News of the day, Tom Ridge warned today about al Qaeda plans of a large-scale attack on the United States. Didn't increase the -- you see any politics in this? What's your reaction?

KERRY: Well, I haven't been briefed yet, Larry. They have offered to brief me. I just haven't had time.

Just what does Kerry think about Iraq?

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Friday July 09, 2004 · 8:01 AM PDT

2004/07/09 · 08:01

Let me get this straight.

First, John Kerry voted for the Iraq war but since has spent his presidential campaign criticizing George W. Bush's handling of it.

Now, Kerry is orchestrating the writing of a Democratic platform -- the document that enunciates the official party line -- that doesn't even call the invasion a mistake.

It would even put the Democrats in full support of Iraq becoming a symbol of U.S. anti-terorrism efforts.

Kerry & Crew have likened Bush's doctrine of pre-emptive defense against terrorists as a warlike mentality unfit for a nation with peaceful motivations.

However, the document that his minions are drafting reportedly would not rule out such action in a Democratic administration, if their president thought it would be necessary.

Well, if the Democrats don't think Iraq was a mistake and want the option of making pre-emptive strikes themselves, what are their big complaints with this president?

More here

This columnist is not of the Left, but he makes a good point. Why does the platform not condemn the invasion? Or will it and is this columnist like all others in the SCLM?

Please vote

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Thursday July 08, 2004 · 9:04 AM PDT

2004/07/08 · 09:04

This may sound like a waste of a diary, but it is my understanding that there are many "activists" out there that don't vote in the end.

I met a couple of them and just couldn't believe it. How can you not vote?

To win this election, your friends and neighbors need to see you have a deep and complete passiona dn they need to see you vote.

We're four months out, but I plan to issue this message every month or so. I just can't believe that people who supposedly care about their society don't vote.

Bush didn't lie in State of the Union

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Thursday July 08, 2004 · 8:52 AM PDT

2004/07/08 · 08:52

or so say the British.

here

A UK government inquiry into the intelligence used to justify the war in Iraq is expected to conclude that Britain's spies were correct to say that Saddam Hussein's regime sought to buy uranium from Niger. The inquiry by Lord Butler, which was delivered to the printers on Wednesday and is expected to be released on July 14, has examined the intelligence that underpinned the UK government's claims about the threat from Iraq.

Interesting development. We need to act as though WMDs will be found, Osama will convert to Mormonism and everyone will be millionaires by November. In other words, work like a dog to convince your friends and neighbors of the essential dishonesty of Bush's presidency.

If they don't see your passion, they will stay at home and articles like the above will torment you for the next four years.

Hardball: Edwards was 2nd or 3rd choice

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Wednesday July 07, 2004 · 10:07 AM PDT

2004/07/07 · 10:07

after McCain and Graham.

MITCHELL: I think it was that final decision that Edwards was really qualified to be president, that they could be compatible, that he wouldn`t overshadow him or be too ambitious. I think that is still yet to be proved and tested. But actually, Bob Graham, I was told, was his first pick. Let`s put John McCain aside, of course, because that--that was his sort of wishful thinking. But Bob Graham was his favorite Democrat--good friend. He sold his house to Bob Graham. They`d worked together on things. He really liked Graham and liked the thought of Graham as a potential...

MATTHEWS: But?

MITCHELL: ... president, and was finally persuaded that it wasn`t that safe a choice because Graham is a little bit--Graham was a little bit quirky.

So, I wasn't too far off on the Graham call. Nice. Read More

"Dick Cheney can be president"

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Wednesday July 07, 2004 · 10:02 AM PDT

2004/07/07 · 10:02

Reporter: Edwards has been described as charismatic, a natural campaigner, and even sexy. How does he compare to Dick Cheney?
Bush: Dick Cheney can be president.

Isn't Dick Cheney already president?

Transcript here

Kerry's 3 major decisions

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Tuesday July 06, 2004 · 10:19 AM PDT

2004/07/06 · 10:19

In this election cycle, Kerry decided to

Concentrate on Iowa when his entire campaign was geared to NH.
Court John McCain publicly in the press
Choose John Edwards as his VP.

The first one is the decision that gave me puase about underestimating Kerry. I mean this guy was smart enough to redirect his entire operation when people like Kaus were having withdrawal contests for him. OTOH, the move smacked of desperation and inside access to the governor's office through the wife. So it wasn't dispositive for me.

The second decision--to court McCain--was completely ridiculous and the error has now manifested itself in a Bush ad. It could get worse if Bush dumps Cheney.

The third decision--to select Edwards--is curiously the decision that tells us the least about Kerry (or his campaign) because it appears that he succumbed to Dem. party sentiment.

Kerry has done very little in this campaign to distinguish himself. Now, many including Kaus, think this is a good thing. That he can win under the radar. I am not of this group. If Kerry is perceived to be a weathervane, he will lose.

The VP decision was a clear chance to demonstrate to Americans what Kerry was all about. On that level, this selection is a complete failure.

I am not against Edwards. I like him. However, for the campaign that Kerry is running, he needed to use this special moment to define himself. Instead, he has kept swing voters guessing.

So, don't stop celebrating. At least, it's not Gephardt or Lieberman. But remember that Kerry is slowly but surely squandering away chances to define himself through the media haze.

At his own peril and at the peril of the Democratic party.

What about Bill Nelson?

KingGeorgetheLesser

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Monday July 05, 2004 · 8:38 PM PDT

2004/07/05 · 20:38

The DLC credentials of all the VP staff hires caused me to do a bit of research. I came up with this name. He is from Florida and he is a DLCer. And his name has six letters. "/Nelson" = 7 letters.

What's the word?

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