A report: Howard Dean in Houston

[johncoby2]

I was able to hear the Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Howard Dean of the DNC address the 29th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. There were about 2000 in attendance at the Americas Hilton.

Mehlman's focus was a plea to the delegates to give the Republican Party "a chance" to show their compassion, their ability to create jobs, and funnel money into faith based organizations. He received a polite reception but there were groans when he stated that aid to Africa for AIDS was doubled under Bush. (not true)

Dean on the other hand was absolutely on fire. He criticized Mehlman and the RNC for their lack of family values and went on to express the Democratic party's idea of family values. Jobs that paid fair wages and provided health care. Children with health care. Seniors who do not have to choose between food and prescription medicine. Truth and honesty in our government. And not sending our kids to war based upon lies to the American public.

He said the RNC should apologize for the treatment of the black community in Ohio many who were disenfranchised in the 2004 election.

He talked about no longer focusing on just the battleground states, but on 50 states, in every county, and every precinct. He said that 38% of the Black vote is in the southern states and the party will not give up on them. He said that He discussed his plans to achieve this and how the party will once again reach out to the Black community, as well as all Americans.

Unilike Mehlman, Howard Dean received a standing ovation with loud applause.

--
John R. Cobarruvias
President
Bay Area New Democrats
Houston, TX

[ananda]

1. code language

Mehlman is buying off the black preachers, who will not work very hard to get out the Black vote for Dems.

This has been working very well here in Houston.

Sue

[KeepItReal]

8. I saw that for myself in Houston.

The pastor said, vote for Ron Kirk (D) for one office, but give Rick (muthafreakin) Perry (R) a vote for Governor over Mr. Sanchez. I could not believe that mess.

[sojourner]

2. thanks John! I needed to hear good news this afternoon!

[Son of California]

3. Everyone underestimates Dean

but never underestimate an honest man with genuinely nobel convictions, brains, and a set of balls visible from space.

[paineinthearse]

4. Excellent first-hand report - All news is local!

All news is local!

Nominated!

[MelissaB]

5. Recommending for good news!

Thank you!

[Joanne98]

6. Dean needs to see this........

Diebold signs reseller deal with Hirsch Security Systems
http://atmmarketplace.com/news_story_23653.htm

• 25 July 2005
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Diebold Inc. entered into a reseller agreement with Hirsch Electronics Corp., which manufactures high-security access control and security-management systems for financial institutions and other entities and markets, according to a news release. Under the agreement Diebold will supply a line of protection products such as access-control and security-management systems to the government market.

"The addition of Hirsch's products allows Diebold to expand the range of choices available to our customers and re-emphasizes our commitment to provide high-end, advanced security systems that meet the needs of our federal clients," said Dennis Moriarty, vice president of Diebold Global Security.

Print this and if you get close to him put it in his hands!

[sonias]

7. That's our Howard

Howard Dean speaks for me.

Thanks for the report John. You are just a wealth of information. Are there more than one of you? If not, can you imagine if we did clone you, why we could take over Texas.



Sonia

[Why Syzygy]

9. He's still got it!

We got the fire without the brimstone.

:applause: