Today's live chat transcript with Dean, from the blog.

[madfloridian]

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/docs/040422-chatHD.php
barb in albq: Do you still see a way to stabilize Iraq and get out of there?

Howard Dean: Not under this president.

Howard Dean: Kerry is right we have to bring the United Nations in as soon as possible.

Howard Dean: If we just pull out Al Quada will take over or the place will dissolve in Chaos.

Howard Dean: That's dangerous for the United States.

Howard Dean: And incredibly unfair to the Iraqi people.

[Guaranteed]

1. <sigh>

I dunno, Dean. I don't know what we think we're doing by staying there.

There's just no point.

[Melodybe]

2. I still love that man

:loveya:

[madfloridian]

3. I know how you feel. But my feelings are so mixed on the issue.

They really are mixed now about getting out of there. I have always agreed we just could/should not, but with the utter chaos I wonder how we do stay?

I still think we should. I just don't know how.

[WI_DEM]

6. but look what we created

we go in and destroy their country and now just pull out. I think the UN needs to take over but the US owes it to the Iraqi people to help rebuild the country before we simply pack and leave.

[slinkerwink]

4. *sigh* I miss that guy!

[madfloridian]

7. Slinker, did you see his stance on Israel?

Even after the Pelosi letter, he is still trying to be fair. I like his stance.

From the transcript:
SNIP...""Regarding Israel, this is a long standing and very antagonistic relationship. While America has always supported Israel I disagree with Bush's change in the American position on the settlements, and I think in the long run it is less likely to lead to peace in the Middle East. I understand Israel's frustration with Arafat
and I think pulling out of Gaza is the right thing to do. Israel has a right to defend itself but Palestinians have a right to a homeland."

[dd123]

5. Dean is such a terrific person.

I'm still in love!

His adherence to do what he thinks is fair and right is the thing that elevates him so far above any politician I have ever known in my life. I still would move mountains to get him the Presidency. If he runs in 2008 (which I will encourage with all my heart and soul) I will be there for him. Better start putting my $2000 aside today!