YOU BETTER BE WRITING A LETTER TO YOUR EDITOR NOW

[LynneSin]

I've jotted down all my talking points and I'm sending out a letter to my local newspaper tomorrow. I expect EVERYONE to write a letter to the editor whether it's the prestigious New York Times or the Journalistic benchmark in this country: The Wilmington News Journal (well, that's where my letter is being sent).

NO FUCKING EXCUSES OR RAMSEY AND I WILL PERSONALLY DRIVE TO YOUR HOUSE AND KICK YOUR ASS WITH OUR 3" SPIKED HEELS (wait some of you might like that - if we kick you it'll be in an area you won't like, like your BALLS!!!)

[nickgutierrez]

1. I just did.

"There was a worthy President of the United States of America on stage Thursday night, but it wasn't George W. Bush. Bush looked lost, to be honest, and did not appear to be reliable or trustworthy. He thought he could get by in a ninety minute debate with twenty-five minutes of material, almost all of it attacking the record of his opponent. His record is one of failure, and he not only failed to defend it, but refused to even try.

The President on stage was John F. Kerry. Kerry was the one with the specific plan for Iraq, as Bush fumbled and stumbled through his talking points. He was calm, concise, and thoroughly convincing, and let no attack go unanswered. John Kerry knows what is wrong in Iraq, in the same way that he knew what was wrong in Vietnam; he was right then, and he's right now."

Sent that to both major newspapers in my home area. :)

[Squeech]

2. Here's mine

>I would not say that Senator Kerry won the debate, but George Bush clearly lost it. He demonstrated that he is unquestionably unfit to be president. He continually told us what he believes, much of which is indeed laudable, but none of which is a reasonable basis for a policy. America needs at minimum a president who makes his decisions on what he learns and what he knows, rather than what he hopes.
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>His other oft-repeated talking point was hard work. But George Bush has never done anything to demonstrate that he knows the meaning of that concept. From breezing through college with gentleman's C's, to founding underperforming oil companies and getting bought out by favor-seeking tycoons, to pursuing his own and his cronies' interests as governor and president, Mr. Bush has always pursued the easy path and ruled by expediency.

Sent it to both the Murdoch fishwrapper and the broadsheet with liberal pretensions, as well as that silly thing they litter the subways with. We'll see if anybody prints it.

[redqueen]

3. I love you!

I was just talking about this with my co-workers... you're so right... this is MANDATORY!

Especially here... rasserfrassin DMN editors... :grr:

[Ramsey]

4. Here's mine

My stillettos are still in the closet!

In the first presidential debate, I wanted to see if Senator Kerry would hold his own against Mr. Bush on the topic that is purported to be the president's strength: security. What I saw was a challenger who was vastly more confident, steadfast, articulate, convincing and resolute than the incumbent who has staked his presidency on his leadership in the war on terror.

Kerry soundly and coherently criticized the mistakes that Bush has made in taking the war on terror to Iraq, while clearly outlining his own vision for getting our country out of the mess that Bush has created. Bush stuck to his sound bites which often sounded out of context or irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Where Kerry was calm and assured, Bush was petulant, angry and even confused. In fact, his performance was at times embarrassing. An entire roomful of people burst into laughter when Bush pointed out that Kerry had neglected to mention Poland when making the point that Bush's coalition of the willing has few real participants. Bush appeared distinctly unpresidential when describing this coalition as a "group of folks", confusing Osama bin Laden with Saddam Hussein, or saying "it's hard work to try to love her as best as I can" when describing his encounter with a war widow. Bush was frankly incoherent and seemed ill-informed about the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.

Senator Kerry dominated the debate from start to finish. Bush looked uncomfortable, exhibiting a number of odd mannerisms from bobbing his head to chewing his lip to sighing with exasperation. He could barely contain his anger and arrogant disdain at being forced to defend his record. In stark contrast, Kerry was succinct and forceful, exuding confidence and appearing engaged and respectful. I fully expect the press to overlook Bush’s abysmal performance, to fail to nitpick his annoying gestures and to downplay Kerry’s obvious commanding presence. But if I were George Bush, I would be very worried today. He was just stripped of his one advantage.

[mac56]

5. Here's mine, sent late last night.

When Bill Clinton first ran for President, he chose as a campaign theme song a great number by Fleetwood Mac that nicely summed up his approach to the Presidency: "Don't Stop Thinkin' 'Bout Tomorrow."

As I watched the debate this evening, I realized that George Bush could also choose a Fleetwood Mac campaign song that nicely sums up his approach to the Presidency: "Over My Head".

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. ROTFL!!

That's great!