Coincidence? Kerry's DSM floor speech and increase in antiKerry postings

[blm]

I am not a coincidence theorist. I find it interesting that some want to claim Kerry is just being an opportunist and I think they are saying it to dilute the whole point and focus of the DSM.

If Kerry is just an opportunist, that would mean he only does things to help himself politically.

Any fair reading of history would note that Kerry always took the opportunity to put himself and his family into the CROSSHAIRS of the rightwing powerstructures with his over 3 decades of opposing them and exposing their corruption.

NONE of this helped him politically. He was branded a lefty whacko conspiracy theorist and the press belittled him personally for years.

The operatives of the GOP have always had their planted talking points against Kerry over these many years, and they know exactly how to tweak them when needed. They need them now.....again.

[Straight Shooter]

1. It isn't coincidence. It's their M.O.

Never fails to kick into gear when they feel threatened.

[kansasblue]

2. If any one wants to speak of the DSM

they are ok with me.

[bryant69]

3. Some of that is explained by Stature

If people are paying attention to Kerry, that reminds people, who already don't like him, to take a few potshots at him. But some of it might very well be what you are hinting at.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[cestpaspossible]

4. Will he give a floor speech?

All he said was that he intends to raise the issue... does that necessarily mean a floor speech?

[blm]

7. Well, speech was shorthand for raising it as an issue on the Senate floor.

Subject line shorthand. ;)))))))))

[Just Me]

5. Coincidence? I don't think so.

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[Old and In the Way]

6. More pre-emptive character assassination.

It's what they do best....

[mzmolly]

8. RECOMMENDED * Time to use our ignore key * Who's in?

I'm not letting them get to me today.

:hi:

I say ignore the whiners/trolls. ;)

In fact, I can give you a couple pre-emptive whines now:

1. Kerry = opportunist (BLM you covered this)

2. Kerry should have said XYZ, he's a wimp

3. SKULL N BONES!!!!

*yawwwwwwwwwn* :nopity: :boring:

[MeDeMax]

9. I am in....n/t

[ginnyinWI]

15. I will use "Ignore", but

not before I point out their talking points. ;)

[bunny planet]

10. Coinky-dinky. I think not.

[tmooses]

11. They always feel threatened by the truth. When you spend your

time protecting lies and those who perpetrate them, it's paranoia time, baby.

[autorank]

12. Brilliant "coincidence theorist"--I will use that. You GO John!!!

The period of mandatory dvetching ended a couple of weeks after the election. In forum like this, dealing with a loss for some means bitching. But it should be LONG over.

If Kerry, when Kerry picks up the mantle on this, he's our leader, period. As we've all noticed, we don't have anyone with the strength plus popularity to speak for us. Kerry can do that.

i SUPPORT JOHN KERRY IN HIS EFFORT TO STOP THE CRIMINAL ELITE.

AFTERALL, HE WON THE ELECTION. T'WAS STOLEN THE LIGHT OF DAY AND ARK OF NIGHT.

NEW LEADERS FOR A NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

Contact the DNC and Give 'em Hell About NOT Acting on Election Fraud

[ginnyinWI]

13. Totally

It's like predicting rain when you hear thunder.

Like that guy S.J. last night.

You will recognize talking points when you realize that each one is exactly 180 degrees from the truth. Ordinary criticisms aren't that precise--they are usually critical of some action or statement, and are usually about the person not being aggressive enough. Talking points attack character traits very often, and make sweeping generalizations. I like to see people pointing these out, because the danger is that some people won't see them.

[Taverner]

14. Bringing up DSM will only hurt Kerry

I applaud him for this.

However, I don't *get* Kerry.

[ginnyinWI]

16. what don't you get? n/t

[LittleClarkie]

28. That's what I think too, so what I don't get

is why folks think he's only doing this for gain, to jump on the bandwagon. What freakin' bandwagon?

[FreedomAngel82]

17. With me

I don't believe in coincidences. I think everything happens for some purpose whether through the powers that be of this world or the spiritual world whether God or whomever. Kerry was right how the media would follow him. He knows, obviously, how it's run and can play the game with the rest of them. Of course the media would follow him since he's the "failed presidential canidate" so when he goes after George Bush and the neocons of course they'll follow to try to get rid of him and to frame the debate before him with their talking points. No coincidence indeed.

[Stand and Fight]

18. I agree with you.

It's always the same tired old voices that we hear -- always complaining about Senator Kerry... The shit is getting old, and you'd think that they'd get tired of their mantra. Unfortunately, they seem just as tireless in their attacks as we are in our defense. The problem here is that the roles should be reversed -- we should be relentlessly attacking the Republicans (trolls, FReeps, etc.) rather than always being on the defensive. I, for one, am about sick and fucking tired of their moronic attempts at division. Sadly, their pathetic attempts are more than successful at times when we should be standing behind our representatives in Congress. Let's hope that the true Democrats on this board and everywhere can unite today against the Republican menace.

[blm]

22. Some are moronic, some are purpose-driven. The moronic ones seem to

be those lefties who unintentionally PARROT the operatives working to decieve them and plant false perceptions that make their way into the mainstream, conventional thinking..

[warrens]

19. Excellent post, BLM

Kerry has always stood up for what he believed. And he's been smeared and vilified ever since.

[merh]

20. It is all smoke & mirrors!

Distraction and disruption. Pay them no mind, simply ignore or post this in response.



:hi:

[Just Me]

27. I love it!!!

Noted and will use liberally *LOL*!!! :bounce:

[merh]

32. So glad you like it

I love the Image feature of Google. It's like going to a flea market on the internet. lol

:hi:

[tallahasseedem]

21. Scared Freeps...

Thats all. Just wait to see how many come when the shit really hits the fan. Fun for all!!!

[yurbud]

23. just got hit with that at Coulter board

[blm]

24. heheh...no surprise. Not even surprised when it turns up here at DU.

They've been pulling this act for decades.

[yurbud]

26. mixed feelings on Kerry, but I don't care what his motives are on this

Hillbilly Hitler art:



Blog:

[LittleClarkie]

25. Seems to happen whenever he does something halfway decent

he'd take action in Ohio, and the postings would increase.

But then again, I'm still convinced that I could post a thread with simply "Kerry" in it and it would attracts bashing just by virtue of being there. So it might be the red flag of just bringing up his name that's doing it.

[UdoKier]

29. Has Kerry said something? I don't hesitate to go after Kerry, but

have not seen any reason to do so today. If he brings up the memo, great.

I just hope he doesn't do it in an inept way so as to get as little attention possible...

[blm]

30. He's taking it to the senate floor and the RW is attacking pre-emptively

for the last few days. Some of the talking points are finding their way here.

Hardly surprised.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

31. A caller on Randi said he called Kerry's office and he is delaying

the "DSM speech." It's 6:45p in Washington so....what's the dealio?

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

34. Kick

:kick:

[blm]

38. The Senate floor was open today for judicial debate. He's bringing it

tomorrow, as was posted earlier today.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

42. Thanks.

Looked around, didn't see anything, posted asking, come back out of your thread and it's everywhere. My bad.

[Just Me]

39. Prolly time to be well prepared for war.

A war against tyranny, right here at home.

Yes?

[Guaranteed]

33. Why should anyone care WHY he's doing this? All that

matters is that he's doing the right thing. Everyone should support him in that. Criticizing him for whatever reason when he's doing what we need him to be doing is just petty.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

35. Got a link to the transcript of his speech?

I was working and don't see a thing on it here.

[LittleClarkie]

36. Nothing yet

He didn't make it back to Washington today. We're told it should be this week. Hang on.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

37. Found this right in front of my face.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3796743

[IndianaGreen]

40. There is no Kerry speech on DSM. Kerry's office calls it a rumor.

There are several threads about this posted in DU already.

[blm]

43. RawStory says Kerry IS bringing DSM to the floor.

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[Douglas Carpenter]

41. Let's All E-Mail Sen. Kerry and encourage him to make us all proud

Peace
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We can write him here:

http://www.johnkerry.com/contact/

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