This is putting "country first?"

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Friday August 29, 2008 · 3:40 PM PDT

2008/08/29 · 15:40

Senator John McCain has made a big deal about putting "country first". In fact, its the theme of the upcoming GOP convention.

So I would ask Senator McCain - how is choosing Governor Sarah Palin as your running mate putting country first?

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Friday March 07, 2008 · 11:28 AM PST

2008/03/07 · 11:28

We have all seen the references to the silly season throughout this primary. Well its finally gotten too much for this Democrat - with partisans on both sides acting like the Republicans I despise - whether its supporters of Hillary "The Monster" Clinton or Barack "No Threshold" Obama.

This is no GBCW diary - I will still be coming to DKos and interacting, but I am done with the presidential primary. I will pay less attention to the daily news cycle, stop watching the primary results like an addict, and concetrate on other things. I have already made up my mind, so I will just vote in the Oregon primary on May 20.

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Saturday December 24, 2005 · 11:15 AM PST

2005/12/24 · 11:15

The Oakland (CA) Tribune has a editorial out on the wiretapping stroy comparing it naturally to Orwell's 1984. What is different about this editorial is that the paper is asking readers to send in copies of the book. The newspaper plans on sending a copy to each meber of Congress plus Bush and Cheney. They suggest reader write a message inside the book. I think this is a great idea, and will be looking to find my well read copy around here somewhere.

Bring or mail your books to the Oakland Tribune, 401 13th St., Oakland CA 94612. Doors are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Highlights below the fold...
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FDR's Advice for the Democrats

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Tuesday December 07, 2004 · 9:37 AM PST

2004/12/07 · 09:37

Thanks to Eric Alterman for the link to this letter written by FDR after the election of 1924. A copy of the letter is below the fold.

As the George Mason University History News Network says:

The election over, Democrats wondered what to do. The Republicans had won back-to-back victories in presidential elections and appeared well along the way toward becoming the majority party. Democratic leaders were disconsolate, wondering what they could do to recover the White House. The year? 1924, not 2004.

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Tuesday November 09, 2004 · 8:59 AM PST

2004/11/09 · 08:59

According to this Boston Globe artilce, Al Gore is starting and Chairing a new "investment firm to seek out companies taking a responsible stance on big global issues like climate change."

Gore is working with former Goldman Sachs folks to create the fund. It is expected to start in 2005 and will be based in London. 5% of profits will be put into a "charitable foundation focused on exploring issues of sustainable economic growth."

Looks like Al is putting his money were his mouth is. I know many people that would like to invest in social and environmental responsible companies and companies with strong corporate governance. I hope Gore will look at the corporate governance issue too.

What do Democrats stand for?

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Friday November 05, 2004 · 9:51 AM PST

2004/11/05 · 09:51

I have been reading many diaries, blogs, and columns the last few days, and I think I see a consensus starting to form. Democrats have great policy ideas and are focused on the issues that face "average Americans", but Americans don't know what Democrats stand for.

We have allowed the Republicans to define us. As ANDREI CHERNY writes in his Op/ed piece "Why We Lost", President Clinton declared the "era of big governemnt is over". So what replaces it?
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Peace Visualization for Election Day

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Tuesday November 02, 2004 · 10:05 AM PST

2004/11/02 · 10:05

I know that many people have been visualizing a Kerry victory (by a landslide) and a Democratic Senate. Now witrh election day here, I wanted to pass on this Election Day visualization for Peace.

It comes from peacemediatation.org. I plan to recite this throughout the day. I know many Conservatives will be praying for BushCo, and I want to help provide balance. Also as I get anxious during the day, I hope this will help calm me. Read More

Financial Times endorses Kerry

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Monday October 25, 2004 · 3:34 PM PDT

2004/10/25 · 15:34

Hope this isn't a duplicate Diary - searched but didn't see anything.

Anyway the Financial Times that noted Left Wing Rag has endorsed Kerry. It is a tepid endorsement, but from a widely read business newspaper I'll take it. Some key quotes below the fold... Read More

Leading Economic Indicator index declines

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Thursday October 21, 2004 · 2:56 PM PDT

2004/10/21 · 14:56

AP: "NEW YORK - The Index of Leading Economic Indicators, a widely watched barometer of future economic activity, edged lower in September for the fourth month in a row, indicating a slowing in economic growth, a private research group reported Thursday."
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"Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein called the September decline a "clear signal that the economy is losing momentum heading into 2005."

Hello, Kerry campaign? Let's hammer this news home. Let's get both Kerry and Edwards on it NOW. So much for the shallowist recession in history.

Remember this is not good news for the country, but another nail in Bush's re-election coffin.

Latest Democracy Corps - Kerry in Strong Position

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Wednesday October 20, 2004 · 3:26 PM PDT

2004/10/20 · 15:26

In Greenberg and Carville's latest Democracy Corp Memo (PDF) they say:

The close of the debates has moved John Kerry into a small lead in the latest Democracy Corps polls, 50 to 47 percent, which puts him in a strong position to win on November 2nd. The race is still close and the Democrats still need to win the final battle over mobilization, but they go into this phase with many advantages over the Republicans. Indeed, the race has consolidated after the debates in many ways that make it harder for Bush to catch Kerry in the sprint to the end. Read More

Think Positive: Visualize Kerry as our next President

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Tuesday October 19, 2004 · 1:01 PM PDT

2004/10/19 · 13:01

Since I am from Berkeley, I think it is only appropriate that I post this email I received. I had already been doing something similar, but wanted to encourage one and all to participate. Let's channel the positive energy and joy we will feel in a Kerry victory into our lives now to manifest it on November 2. Read More

Will Bush get Gored?

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Thursday September 30, 2004 · 10:56 PM PDT

2004/09/30 · 22:56

Comments on Bush's demeanor - angry, confused, "vapor lock" are all over the airwaves and blogosphere.

Here is what Adam Nagourney said "And for much of the debate, television networks showed a split screen, displaying Mr. Bush often scowling and grimacing as Mr. Kerry challenged his management of the war."

I think it is sounding like a "Goreing". You?

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Leading Economic Indicator index declines

Latest Democracy Corps - Kerry in Strong Position

Think Positive: Visualize Kerry as our next President

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