My Response to Howard Dean

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Friday January 21, 2011 · 5:27 PM PST

2011/01/21 · 17:27

I wrote a long comment in Dr. Dean's diary today. I admit I was late to the fair but realized that what I really wanted to do was address him and this website.

I am a long standing member here but find myself, as many others, less and less involved. This concerns me because I have strong misgivings about the direction the country is taking. At times I've felt like giving up. Dr. Dean is about the only voice I am always willing to listen to. He has consistently provided reasonable, smart and common-sense leadership. He is an altruistic fellow and I'm quite fond of him.

So, without further adieu, here is my comment, turned into a diary. Be aware that some of it might be considered rant but I hope you will find it useful as well.

More after the jump....

nolalily

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Thursday April 24, 2008 · 10:47 AM PDT

2008/04/24 · 10:47

My business phone rang about 15 minutes ago. The woman on the other end of the line sounded like she was in acute distress. I could tell she was having trouble keeping her breath. Her voice was muffled and hard to understand having her sinuses filled with mucus from crying. I felt myself instantly alert. Is this someone with a psychosis? Is this person suicidal? Is this person going to be OK? Then practical thought, 'Does this person have insurance?' Often, people with history of mental illness have SSI of which I am not a provider. That means I'm going to have to refer a distressed person either to someone who is. ('And who is?', I asked myself. Ah yes, I know someone.')

nolalily

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Wednesday February 27, 2008 · 9:11 AM PST

2008/02/27 · 09:11

Almost. Just check out this diary by Vault5151 and I'll tell you the tale of a total unknown who is now one of the most active and, not to mention, controversial figures on New Orleans' new and improved City Council. Her name is Shelley Midura and you can learn about her here. Or better yet, just "google" her up and you'll find that she doesn't exactly sit on her butt.

However, if you read my first link, you learned that WSDU, a local radio station in New Orleans was running a bogus, on-line poll, to determine which candidates would be the top two contenders for the seat on the Council. Once the top two were decided, then they would get to spar it out in a debate over the radio.

Don't be a chump. Follow along below the jump.

nolalily

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Thursday February 21, 2008 · 8:06 AM PST

2008/02/21 · 08:06

The person introducing me to Gilda Reed, Democratic Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, La. 01, was gesturing to the young woman with the dark hair who had just arrived with a group of people. My first thought was, "I thought she was older and a blond." I turned to say "hello" to her but she indicated another person. I looked to where she had pointed and there stood a middle aged man. Now I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. I was really confused. Isn’t Gilda a woman? (The man later turned out to be Gilda’s husband, Sam.) Not wanting to appear dumbstruck, I put out my hand and said, "Gilda"? He smiled and stepped aside to let the person behind him step through the little circle that had formed.

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I hope you like a good story and I hope my story's good. Pass across the fold, please to get the rest.
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Have you contributed to Gilda Reed?

17 votes Vote Now!

Have you contributed to Gilda Reed?

Yes - I've given $5-20

3 votes

Yes - I

2 votes

Yes- I've given more than $50

5 votes

No - But I plan to

2 votes

No - But your diary is so good that I'd like to give you alot of money

3 votes

No - Don't ask me no mo questions.

2 votes

updated - NOTICE TO OBAMA CAMPAIGN. ANSWER THE QUESTION.

nolalily

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Tuesday February 19, 2008 · 8:18 PM PST

2008/02/19 · 20:18

UPDATE: I did something, in my haste, that was impolite. Therefore, I hope it's not too late to credit the wonderfully informed link I published in this diary to it's rightful owner, hilzoy, over on Obsidian Wings. If you will imagine, hilzoy - an Obama audience of applause headed your way.

I don't know how many of you have caught Tweety, twice now, ask some politician who supports Obama, to name his legislative accomplishments. Tonight it was a Congressman from Texas. Sorry, wasn't paying attention to his name.

Tweety asked the magic question and the dude from Texas was suddenly struck dumb on the spot. Then, Hill's supporter, (all I remember is that she was from Ohio) began bragging about how Hillary has passed all kinds of legislation. Of course, Tweety neglected to ask her to name one.

More below the fold:

nolalily

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Thursday February 14, 2008 · 8:08 PM PST

2008/02/14 · 20:08

This will be a quick diary but I thought ya'll wouldn't mind a little chuckle at the expense of our, (clears throat), conservative, Republican friends.

Please keep up!

nolalily

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Wednesday January 09, 2008 · 4:30 AM PST

2008/01/09 · 04:30

OK. Many of us have now completed our punishment without writing scathing diaries complaining how it was totally unfair to take away our rating ability. We have sat quietly and endured the loss of our privileges like good children.

We have trusted that you were going to be a man of your word. So...

more below the flip

nolalily

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Wednesday January 02, 2008 · 6:31 PM PST

2008/01/02 · 18:31

I just read David Mizner's The Sphere Coalescing Behind Edwards in which Sean Casey asks an honest question:

What is it about Obama that is causing people to leave Edwards and move to him? I just can't understand it. Neither Obama or HRC is offering anything impressive, where are they winning the battle against Edwards. After what has happened the last 7 years, are people just that complacent?

I attempted to answer in the diary but was one of the last posters. I'd like my response to go on the record so...I decided to diary it.

Here it is, below the fold:

nolalily

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Thursday December 06, 2007 · 11:31 AM PST

2007/12/06 · 11:31

Good afternoon, Nola-ese! (There's a new one).

Sorry but this diary will be brief.

I have been announcing tonight's Dkos MEETUP in other diaries but never in a diary of its own. So, I'm giving it a diary of it's own.

TONIGHT!!!!

There will be a New Orleans dkos Meetup. Purpose? What purpose? We don't need no stinkin' purpose. (Lord, do I have to make two sentence paragraphs, too? Hope not.)

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I will be attending the meetup tonight

9 votes Vote Now!

I will be attending the meetup tonight

Yes - If I don't stop in too many other bars first

1 vote

Yes - just yes, OK?

0 votes

Maybe - I'll have to see if my tux is ready first

0 votes

Maybe - Are you cute?

0 votes

No - I hate meetups

0 votes

No - but thanks anyway

4 votes

No but I'd like to attend one in the future

4 votes

QUESTIONS for Nola re: NNC '09 or '10

nolalily

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Monday November 26, 2007 · 9:19 AM PST

2007/11/26 · 09:19

There have been several diaries (referenced at the end of this diary) expressing concern from New Orleanians and others about why Netroots failed to get the convention going in New Orleans.

Rather than condemn Netroots, we'd like to give them an opportunity to explain what happened in more detail.

Nolan has offered to answer questions that we might have
regarding the planning of the convention. He is very, very busy and may not be able to answer your questions immediately.

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Would you attend Netroots Nation if it was held in New Orleans in '09 or '10

34 votes Vote Now!

Would you attend Netroots Nation if it was held in New Orleans in '09 or '10

yes

19 votes

4 votes

of course, no question

11 votes

NOLA and Netroots Nation

nolalily

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Sunday November 25, 2007 · 9:05 AM PST

2007/11/25 · 09:05

This diary is from a comment I made earlier today that I decided would be put to better use in a diary. Here goes.

This morning, my buddy Darksyde issued this frontpage diary.

Netroots Nation sounds like it will be a huge success for a town that is currently knowing nothing but success. In fact, several of our finest musicians, the Neville Brothers and [http://www.iguanas.com/ The Iquanas have relocated there for the time being.

It was a sad day for us when these guys left town.

nolalily

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Friday November 09, 2007 · 1:24 PM PST

2007/11/09 · 13:24

As many of you know, I am nolalily. NOLA from New Orleans, Louisiana and LILY as in my favorite flower. It is also the name I would have given my daughter, had I had one. I have written a few diaries and a lot more comments about my experiences since Katrina. I have also refrained from writing more as Katrina is one thing I am still coming to terms with. In many ways, I have made my peace. In many ways, I am still not there.

My husband rarely posts here but when he does, he posts under the name, bigbenbob. He wrote, what many of you considered, a very touching diary back in April of 2006.

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