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mylye2222

(2,992 posts)
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:08 PM Apr 2015

On John Kerry.

HO DUers who will recognize themselves.

I am very glad, as a JK to the core supporter to see all that outpouring of appreciation of his hard work.

Howewer does it seels that some of you FINALLY came to more understanding of the guy and really "forgave" him for 2004 ( although IMHO there was nothing to forgive, but I read DU Archives and I know some then and even until recently called him "a guy who let us down &quot

If it is what I think it is wonderfull.

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TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts)
1. 180,000 votes backed out electronically in Fla. while the circus show moved to Ohio.
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:11 PM
Apr 2015

He did not let us down. He signed on to the Cobb lawsuit in 05. Do you realize one of the cases just wound through the courts just a year or two ago? The one about not saving ballots in OH to review.

Blackwell went on to be the governor, instead of going to jail as SEC of OH in 04. I'll NEVER forget!

 

mylye2222

(2,992 posts)
4. I know.
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:16 PM
Apr 2015

He fought hard and he did behind all radars at the time.
Some here screamed he was a "coward" This went on until recently along saying "ha is a warmongering" . And also " a weak candidate" in the same time praising the so popular HRC ...(even knowing she didnt tool any risks at state)
..and now that a predeal is set everyone congratulates and ask him to run. I really feel some hypocrisy...

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
2. JK's concession speech was heartbreaking. He has done a lot of good things, but that speech, so earl
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:14 PM
Apr 2015

early in the morning, before all the votes were counted? Heartbreaking.

I am a strong proponent for accuracy in counting votes, not speed.

But indeed, he has done some really good work.

 

mylye2222

(2,992 posts)
5. Édit. Concession Speech was EstCoast Mid Day .
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:18 PM
Apr 2015

But yes... it was really painfull. I think he knew they were fraud but also knew he would not have the Party support for a recount. And also a lack of proof.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
3. Yes, I don't think he let anyone down
Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:16 PM
Apr 2015

Some people can't deal with losing and think it must be some conspiracy when they do.

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