Email: From the Desk of Bill Clinton

[Goldom]

You and I have made history together before. It's time to make some more.

Just a week after they began their multi-million dollar advertising blitz, Republicans have gone negative with the first of what will certainly be a barrage of attack ads. This is a major test for John Kerry's campaign -- and it's a significant opportunity for you and me.

It's our chance to demonstrate that, in 2004, we're not going to yield an inch to the Republican attack machine when it comes to defining what this campaign is all about. It's our chance to give John Kerry the kind of immediate, dramatic support he needs to stand toe-to-toe with the President and force him to debate the real issues in this campaign.

March 16, 2004 -- Let's make today the day that the entire Democratic Party speaks with one voice and launches the most successful 10-day fundraising drive in our Party's history. Here's my challenge to you: Send a donation right now to help me launch a "$10 Million in 10 Days" fundraising drive for John Kerry's campaign. Let's send donations flooding into Kerry headquarters.

https://contribute.johnkerry.com

Today, you and I can send a powerful message to John Kerry. We can promise him that we will never let him stand alone in the face of Republican attacks. In the days ahead, you'll be hearing from forceful voices from all across the Democratic Party -- all united in our determination to carry our values to victory in 2004. But, don't wait to act. Join me in making 3/16/04 a day you and I will always remember -- and one Republicans will never forget.

https://contribute.johnkerry.com

Thank you for joining me in standing behind John Kerry at a pivotal moment in his vitally important campaign. You and I have proven it time and time again. Working together, we know how to win. Let's do it again.

Sincerely,
Bill Clinton

[Ksec]

1. here here

"We can promise him that we will never let him stand alone in the face of Republican attacks. "

No wiser words have been spoken.

[jus_the_facts]

2. I sincerely doubt even 10 mil would get the MEDIA on JK's side....

...since they're the ones who'll sway the most votes in the end...and that sum won't get the computer voting machines taken out of all the districts either....even the Big Dog sayin' so ain't gonna make it so...:evilfrown:

[Lindsey]

3. You know what..I want to hear postive stuff on this board..

if you're going to be negative...go someplace else...moderators...can we make a new rule? I'm sorry but I AM SOO F'ING SICK OF seeing negativity.

[BradCKY]

4. I agree

We should have a positive board, a seperate conspiracy theory board, and a bad news board. :)

[outinforce]

6. Perhaps We Could

Perhaps we could call the positive board "The Snuggly Litte Kittens and Cute Baby Bears Board".

It would be nothing but sweetness and light.

Enforced positivity.

[tjwash]

11. Watch out, the positivity police are coming for you...

Dum-da-di-DUM...

[jus_the_facts]

17. But....but....but....Officer.....I was only tellin' the TRUTH....

.....*ASSUMES THE POSITION* :evilgrin:

[jus_the_facts]

5. "Accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who...

...have not got it." George Bernard Shaw

If you can't HANDLE the TRUTH...then YOU go somewhere else! I'm sorry I'm fuckin' SICK of those who REFUSE to accept the TRUTH!

on edit...then there's ALWAYS the IGNORE feature....learn it...know it...LIVE IT!

[outinforce]

7. Now, Now

Be careful about encouraging the use of the ignore feature.

If you post that you are putting or have put someone on your ignore list, DU considers THAT to be a personal attack.

Let's all be positive and supportive, shall we?

Can we all join hands?

All together, now:

"Kum-Ba-Yah, my lord, Kum-Ba-Yah...."

You know the rest.

Feel the love.

[BradCKY]

9. Unfortunately

Many on here feel that way about fighting Al Qaeda, who hated us anyway for our support for Israel.

[outinforce]

19. ????

I'm sorry, but I'm having a really bad day. There is just too much negativity.

As a result, I am having difficulty understandig you post. I know it has something to do with AlQaeda, but I'm not sure what it all means.

Could you explain it to me again?

Sorry to be so dense.

[BradCKY]

21. Don't worry

I was being negative about some other thread I was arguing on. :) LOL

[jus_the_facts]

10. LMAO.....{{{{{{{{{{{positive vibes}}}}}}}}}}}

....{{{{{{{{{feelin' it}}}}}}}}}}}} :evilgrin:

[bobbyboucher]

22. Your words give

you away.

[outinforce]

27. I Guess

I guess.

By the way, bobbyboucher, have you met any of the new mods yet?

[indigo32]

24. DU built the ignore feature for a reason

it's use is actively encouraged for the purposes of civility. However you are correct, it is against the rules to state you are putting someone on ignore.

[outinforce]

28. Or Even

that you have put them on ignore.

I personally do not feel "attacked" (which is the actual violation DU cites) when someone posts that they are putting me on their ignore list.

I just go on with my life, and let them go on with theirs.

It is apparently not, however, considered an attack against another person to say that that person has put you on her/his ignore list.

THAT has me baffled.

[Lindsey]

8. Believe me...I got it...I've spent 3 and 1/2 years

in a state of OUTRAGE. I've gone through all of the phases. NOW is the time to be as optimistic, positive, and innovative as we've ever been. I'm going to throw every ouunce of energy I have supporting the democratic ticket. When people get negative...my mission is to counter with the positive. Jesus Christ! Don't we get enough bullshit from the media, freepers, etc.? YOU NEED TO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BradCKY]

12. Exactly

Clinton didn't win with people feeling negative. Clinton won because he sold democrats an optimistic vision.

[jus_the_facts]

14. I can see so clearly now....

.....soooo enlightened and inspired! :eyes:

[outinforce]

23. THREE AND A HALF YEARS?

I am fifty-two years old.

I lived through eight whole years of RIchard Nixon and Gerald Ford as president.

I lived through eight years of Ronald Reagan as president.

I lived through four years of George H.W. Bush as president.

Here's a suggestion:

Don't live your entire live in a state of OUTRAGE!!!!

It's not good for your health or your spiritual well-being.

It makes you insist that other people be positive and sunny.

And it causes people to use profanity and scream at people who are on the same side poltically and who are most likely friends.

I would hate to see that happen to anyone here on DU.

[dennis4868]

26. I agree....

the corporate state run Cable TV news is already Goreing Kerry. They are spinning all events to be a negative for Kerry and are picking up on every attack by Bush (i.e., flip flopper) and completely ignoring Bush's own problems (i.e., his flip flopping on the issues). I dont have a good feeling about this election. Right after the Bush/Gore debates in 2000 I realized that the media had made up its mind and was going to do everything they could to put chimpy in the WH....i see the same thing happening already.

:-)

[jus_the_facts]

29. Yep...same here...

:loveya:

;-)

[cdeca]

13. I donated!

I just donated $50 dollars to the Kerry campaign. Please EVERYONE, give what you can! I intend to make a donation every two weeks (payday) until I reach $2000. If you can not donate money please donate time. I am going to do both.

[silver state d]

15. Outstanding. I am all over it. $25 a month. Its all i can swing for

now but I'll definte be volunteering at least 100 hours as well.

[Lindsey]

16. I'm getting my check book out now...

could someone tell me the best place to send? Should I go directly to the Kerry website?

[cdeca]

18. I donated online!

Lindsey,

I donated online at http://www.johnkerry.com/. Quick and painless with a credit card.

[Lindsey]

20. That's an even better idea. Thanks cdeca!

....doin' it now! Let's show the big dog we are fighters...hell...lets show EVERYBODY on the planet we're fighters!

[newyawker99]

30. Hi cdeca!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[indigo32]

25. I donated today

always had a soft spot for the Big Dog :)

[ACK]

31. kicking this baby...

Contributing something tonight but I need to talk to my wife first. Never make big investments or pledges without informing the spouse.

Bad form.

[cdeca]

32. I am kicking too!

...and an update. I convinced my husband to contribute $1000 yesterday, and $1000 in October. I love that man!