In Defense of Dean

[Ruffhowse]

I would like to point out one thing about the Howard Dean issue. The Republicans didn't start to make any traction in taking over the Congress until the early nineties because they tended to be, well, conservative in their approach and the entrenched Republican powers that be were for the most part not that confrontational. It was only when Newt Gingrich and others like him came along and started throwing verbal firebombs that they began to make any progress in gathering new voters and support. Eventually they were successful enough to take over Congress and they continue to take a hard ass stance on the issues, mostly through proxies like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly. What Howard is doing now is a similar strategy and I think it will eventually work. One reason the Democrats have the reputation for being the party of wimps is that it appears we won't fight back, even while we take it in the face everyday from Republican attack men. Dean stands up to these guys and tells it like it is. We need more of Dean, not less. We've got to stand and fight and be aggressive or we will be the minority party forever.

[AX10]

1. kick

[theboss]

2. Gingrich also had a plan

And an arrogant, bloated opponent in the entrenched Democratic House.

The Republicans have gotten that arrogant in ten years.

[Pacifist Patriot]

5. Excellent points.

We have 2 of the three, now let's hope we have a plan. :)

[LaurenG]

3. Here here, you go!! I'm with you n/t

[fertilizeonarbusto]

4. Damn right

If Shrubby teaches us anything it's that people respect a fighting spirit and strong convictions even if they are wrong. I've been saying for months: learn from the enemy.

[KingOfLostSouls]

6. Sean Hannity Is Actually Right

Appeasement never works


maybe our supposed "LEADERS" will get that

but this isn't unexpected from Obama now, he voted for the bankruptcy bill. if ever there was a true difference in legislation between democrats and refucklickers, it was that bill.

he sold out long ago.

[mzmolly]

7. Recommended.

:toast:

[WillowTree]

8. Question.

How much money has he raised?

Question.

How much compared to Terry McAuliffe?

Question.

How much compared to the Republicans?