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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:49 PM Original message |
Who Do You Support, Dean or Emanuel? |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. I don't think it needs to be an "or." I don't see any reason to believe |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. I think that's what I expressed in my OP. |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Rahm also contributed to increasing the Democratic majority. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #18 |
31. Emanuel and Schumer definitely played their parts. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. I support Barack Obama. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. Howard is done with being DNC chair. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. Both. Why would it be either/or? Their disagreement is history. nt |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. If you haven't read the full OP, please do. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I read it; title seems divisive to me. nt |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. I wrote it that way because most of the discussion is focused on either/or. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. That's the problem. Rahm never saw it that way. |
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BlueCaliDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
4. You're absolutely right, of course. I just hope that Rahm, who's known as the guy |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. I would be very surprised to see that happen. |
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BlueCaliDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:01 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. If you're right, then Obama truly is the one we've been hoping for. eom |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. I see a both/and |
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gravity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
12. They both have their role in the Democratic party's success |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
13. I have a long way to go accepting. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. You've never understood Dean's intentions, MF. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. I understood he wanted to open the party. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. It's not all about you, MF, it's about all of us. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Be harsh all you want with me. I don't care. But keep your eyes open |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. Can you please stop telling me I can put you down and crap? No one is insulting you. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. That was his first choice. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. I'm not angry, I'm disappointed that you're slamming Obama's choices then pretending to be a victim. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:30 PM Response to Reply #44 |
65. I have said so many times...he has contempt for activists. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. Then demand that Dean stay on at the DNC. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. What is wrong with you today. You started this divisive, so you must.. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #72 |
74. Nope. I was pointing out that Dean is where he wanted to be at this point. Hero of the Party. |
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movonne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #65 |
78. I'm not sure Dean is gone...I saw somewhere that he is on the list for |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #78 |
80. Daschle is probably going to get that post. He's more inside than Dean. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
15. I prefer Dean |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
16. I support both, wholeheartedly. Both had slightly different goals and strategies |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. But only Rahm remains. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #19 |
47. Stop pretending that Dean has been forced out. Dean made this decision over a year ago. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #47 |
70. Stop accusing me of misleading. That is like calling me a liar. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #70 |
81. It is, isn't it? So stop misleading people. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
20. I am a howard dean democrat. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
22. I think Obama needs to be the daddy in THAT household |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Howard's not part of the "household". |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. His name isn't mentioned FIVE DAYS after the election. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #29 |
40. That's not my choice. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
24. I support Howard Dean. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
26. Can you give a little more background? |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Dean didn't object to Emanuel and he had always intended to step down after the election. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. In terms of their war positions alone I much prefer Dean to Rahm. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. It's a good thing Emanuel isn't going to make those decisions. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Rahm will be sure to tell him which players will drop their support if he doesn't nuke Iran. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. I am glad you said it so I did not have to. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. It's a very disturbing choice. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:57 PM Response to Reply #35 |
42. If you didn't know that Emanuel and Obama were very close then I'm not the naive one. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:00 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Funny you mention Cheney |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:04 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. They're old friends and that trust each other. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Rahm was "neutral" until the bitter end. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. And? |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. And he's a snake. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. You can't figure it out because I haven't done it. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Pretending Rahm is some kind of loyal Obama supporter is bunk. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:20 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. Do you really think so little of Obama to believe he would do that? |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. I have no illusions, and it isn't just one decision. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. I'm all for shouting our will from the rooftops. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:30 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. OK. But I differ on strategy. EVERY battle is the right battle, especially now. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:35 PM Response to Reply #67 |
73. I'm very willing to admit that Emanuel is tied to the Iraq War. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. BTW Rahm didn't even get involved until Hillary stepped down in JUNE. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. I bet you feel really bad for supporting Obama so strongly now, huh? |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. WTF? Stick to the damn subject. Rahm is a naked opportunist |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. If you read the OP, that IS the subject. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Look, you were a big Dean supporter as I recall. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:19 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. I'm still a massive Dean supporter and would never kick him under the bus. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Oh please. The whole post is a false choice propagandizing support of Rahm. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:30 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. FAIL! I'm propagandizing support for President Obama. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. Why did you set it up as an either-or then? |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #69 |
76. If you read through the OP you'll see that I was pointing out that its not an either/or. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
37. I like both immensely. I just think Dean is good where he is as head of the DNC. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. That's the point. He's out of there, and they are laying off staffers |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:10 PM Response to Reply #39 |
53. Once again, you know better than this. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #53 |
64. No....that is not what I said. You need to stop and think what you say |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #64 |
77. Once again, we don't know what is happening. |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
59. Emanuel bigtime, if Obama chose him? - no problems... |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
71. how about both? |
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sampsonblk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
75. Dean was 100% right, but I still support both - nt |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
79. FFS! Asking people to choose up sides is just f*cking nuts. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:13 PM Response to Reply #79 |
82. I agree, which is what I said in the OP. n/t |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #82 |
84. and I thank you for a voice of reason instead of division |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
83. Dean was vindicated on 50-state stragegy and Raum is the kind of hard ass a president needs to have |
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camera obscura (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
85. Great post, recced |
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