We need to ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT Howard Dean

[steve2470]

Yeah, I know he's not fiery enough some times and doesn't always say what he should say. But, damnit, he is making a difference and we should be supporting him, not criticizing him. Let the Republicans be the critics, not us. He has a huge job in raising money and countering the RW spin machine. He needs our support 100%.

[bryant69]

1. I'd agree

I don't think criticizing him gets us anything - it just makes us look weak and divided.

Bryant
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[LightningFlash]

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Support Howard Dean! :patriot:

[bklyncowgirl]

3. Take a lesson from the Republicans

Even Bloomburg in Democratic New York avoiced overtly criticizing Karl Rove.

[MercutioATC]

4. As a Dean supporter I agree....and disagree.

I supported and voted for Dean in the primary and I love the fact that he's stayed involved.

You're right that we should support him. However, we should also criticize him as we see fit. Blind support is one of the things that got us in this situation. I hope we can handle it better this time.

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[KharmaTrain]

6. It's Not Support, It's Being Honest When Needed

Some folks need to grow some skins and realize that comments about Dr. Dean aren't always attacks on him, nor does it mean there's no support or he should be run out of the party.

I support Dr. Dean, as all Democrats, in fighting against this regime and I'm constantly wishing him nothing but the best. However, I won't put blinders on and if I feel something isn't right, I'm gonna say so.

Last night, Dr. Dean's appearance on TDS was underwhelming considering all that has been happening the past week. Democrats are under attack and there's a deliberate Repugnican misinformation campaign underway, and Dr. Dean's remarks last night were tepid and measured...as if he's been slapped down one too many times already and he's afraid to say what he thinks or to express how many of us feel.

When Dr. Dean speaks up and is attacked for speaking the truth...like Repugnicans being the party of White Christians...I'm there with him totally. I want to really see him succede, but he doesn't get a free pass here. If your friends can't tell you the truth, who can?

[woodsprite]

7. Donated to the DNC last night and told them I only donated to

them because of Howard Dean. I don't donate to the DCCC. I *WILL* however, donate to our local dem and independent candidates. I wanted to do the monthly donation for $25, but hubby nixed that. He doesn't like giving money to anyone. I wanted to scream that the people with the big bucks to donate are donating their money to the repubs, and the dems need to get theirs wherever they can -- especially if we want to build the support.

The person said that they had a comment field and did I want her to enter a brief comment from me. I told her to tell Howard Dean to keep the momemtum and the pressure on, the tide is slowly changing.