John Edwards: They Are Not Going to Silence Me

[benny05]

Run time: 01:22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fz0TqaonkY   Posted on YouTube: July 26, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: July 27, 2007 By DU Member: benny05 Views on DU: 3143

 
This is from a speech in Iowa earlier today.

Backbone--saying that John Edwards as president will take on the big corporate types and lobbyists in order to bring big change that is needed.

[ashlarah]

1. Yes! They will have to listen for next 8 years

with John Edwards as president! We have to refuse to be distracted from real issues with MCM nonsense. I am grateful to John Edwards for being determined to continue speaking out. Every time I hear him speak, I know I am hearing integrity. Such a welcome change!

[Mojambo]

2. He's the guy.

I don't think that fire was there in 2004, it surely wasn't after he settled in under John Kerry.

Go get em, Senator.

[seashorelady]

13. I think the One America Tour energized him

Meeting James was the last straw, a man that had to wait 50 years to get treatment for a cleft palate. Enough is enough, he's mad and he's not going to take it anymore.

Power to the people, that's what this campaign is all about, us, not Edwards. Let us stand tall with this great warrior, take it to the streets ladies and gentlemen. This is a fight worth fighting for, our very way of life could depend upon it.

[bobbolink]

20. Yes, REALLY LISTENING to those of us on the bottom means change.

Which is why so many even on DU don't want to really hear.

Take it to the streets, indeed.

Thank you, seashorelady.

:hi:

[seashorelady]

31. Your welcome, bobbolink

Edwards is giving we the people a golden opportunity to make a difference, we have the power if we are willing to fight like we did back in the 60's, that's what I meant by taking it to the streets. He can't do it alone, if we want change he needs our help. Hand out fliers, talk with people, join One Corps, donate, blog, spread the word, write letters, make phone calls, de-bunk media lies, every little bit helps. My favorite quote: "Will you stand up"? - John Edwards.

[bobbolink]

45. Don't worry, I'm rattling LOTS of cages! ^_^

Nobody around me dares to forget the important issue of poverty!

However, I'm gonna tell ya... I will no longer go to the local Edwards group: you would NOT believe the hostile attitude towards poverty I met there. I really wished there was some way to get in touch with John or Elizabeth, because I know that if he knew how they were behaving, he'd put a stop to it. :(

[seashorelady]

46. Very sorry to hear that.

Not sure what group you are talking about, but you are correct, John would address it, he would have no tolerance for it. You might want to send an e-mail to [e-mail] and explain the situation.

[bobbolink]

47. Thanks for the email addy!

Is that for someone involved with his campaign?

[seashorelady]

48. Yes, Tracy is the outreach person for bloggers

not sure what her title is sort of a liason type person. Not sure if she can help in this instance but it's worth a try. If you check out johnedwards.com the blog section you will see her posts.

[bobbolink]

50. Thanks for the follow up. I hadn't written, because I didn't know a name,

or anything about who I was writing to.

I'll compose something, send it, and I'll let you know what, if anything, comes of it.

It's really sad when a poor person has no means of contacting a candidate trumpeting poverty, when they've been put down that way.

I hope that she will at least take it seriously.

Thanks again, and a belated welcome to DU!

:toast: :hi: :toast:

[IndyOp]

3. You can see what speaking out is getting Edwards....

Edwards overtakes HRC for the lead in Iowa!

It is a 5 point lead and the MOE is 5 points, so he has further to go, for sure - but this is a hopeful sign!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3406522

[benny05]

4. In this poll, you are right

In other polls, he's been leading all along. No matter, his message resonates with the voters there because he has more of an agenda that is based on detailed plans, not just personality.

[ashlarah]

6. But even if it is personality,

Edwards is the leader. He is a great speaker who does not talk down to crowds. He talks with them, instead. Plus he is forceful on the issues. When he says he is not going to stop speaking out on health care or poverty, there is no doubt he means it.

[Dollface]

24. Personality based on intelligence and, dare I say it, competence.

His daddy couldn't give him money so he gave him character and courage instead. And good hair.

[draft_mario_cuomo]

9. The key thing in that poll is that Edwards had a net gain of 7 points on both HRC and BO

If this holds up in all the polls he will be ahead in every Iowa poll. :bounce:

Note: Most of the gain came from HRC and BO losing 6 points each. Still, if they are losing ground in Iowa that benefits Edwards by default.

Edwards is up three points in Rasmussen's daily tracking poll since last week, so his debate performance seems to have boosted him. He has cut Obama's lead on him for 2nd from 15 points less than a week ago to 8 points (he needs to get close to or overtake Obama because much of Obama's support comes from some viewing him as the only alternative to HRC. If they see JE as another option he will pick up some of these voters.). :bounce:

[tblue]

11. Oooh! I'm so excited! Every time I hear him speak, I am more convinced,

[bobbolink]

21. Thank you for the good news. I need something right now to lend a little hope.

:thumbsup:

[ultraist]

5. Edwards has opened up a can o'whoop ass!

:patriot:

We will not be silenced!

[bettync]

7. Great Speech!

John Edwards is certainly inspiring others to stand with him and make some noise! His plans are wonderful. I hope more and more people are noticing that he is the first to speak out on all of the key issues!

[machka]

8. thanks for posting

he needs to show that passion more often.

[draft_mario_cuomo]

10. Amen Edwards speaks truth to power and they fear him nt

[MalloyLiberal]

12. yeah man

[be inspired]

14. YES!

John Edwards tells it like it is again.

[info being]

15. He keeps that up and he has my vote

Better than Kucinich, at times (at least more effective).

[NoFederales]

16. Edwards is a leader with an American message--this is YOUR country!

More people should know that a media attempt to muzzle Edwards, to shout him down is/has been underway. Politics aside, WHO is pumping this bilge, and why? Look at who stands to benefit, or who is afraid of the confrontation of issues Edwards presents?

NoFederales

[jsamuel]

17. Thanks!

[jsamuel]

27. Wanted to add.

I love the last line in that video.

He is taking his campaign up a few notches.

[rniel]

18. Wow

I think that's the first time he's really connected with me. Kinda reminds me of the same vibe I felt back when Howard Dean was running.

[liberal N proud]

19. That is what I have wanted to hear form a candidate for the last 8 years

Gore didn't do enough of that in 2000 and Kerry didn't do any of that in 2004.
Call they what they are, fight back on the bull shit stuff and then give the message that needs to be heard.

Way to go John

[mnhtnbb]

22. Edwards is leading on all the issues. Wake up, Dems!

[calteacherguy]

38. He's good at saying things some people want to hear, but is that real leadership?

No.

[Hamlette]

23. every time I see him he knocks my socks off. LOVE the hair commercial too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1qG6m9SnWI&mode=user&search=

[Gloria]

25. Good work, John!! BUT..he's got to take the gloves off against the

others. Keep on talking about the triangulation etc and pin on the guilty parties....

[benny05]

26. Ask and you shall receive

Edwards Responds To Romney's Attacks On Middle And Working Class Tax Relief

"Every time another radical Republican running for president speaks, the American people are reminded of how out of touch with economic reality they are. Example A: Mitt Romney.

"Romney, who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, should be ashamed for attacking my economic plan, but it's not surprising he is. I want to rewrite our tax code to make it fair and help hard-working Americans save some money to give them a better shot at the American Dream. Mitt wants to make sure that the wealthiest Americans just keep getting wealthier and let everyone else pick up the scraps. Mitt's all about more, more, more for the people who already have the most - and that's just wrong.

"The truth is Mitt Romney shouldn't pay lower taxes on the money he makes from his money than middle-class families pay on the money they make from hard work. Neither should I. We're both incredibly fortunate and we should pay our fair share.

Read the rest here: http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20070727-romney-attacks/

I think that's taking off the gloves against those who wish to continue Bush's war on work.

[rabidchickens]

28. Yes Edwards should

Edwards says triangulation, clearly its an attack on the DLC and the Clintons, he should say what he means and express his vision for America, and his belief in tradional social democratic values.

[iamjoy]

30. I Like That He Acknowledges His Own Wealth

So many people have attacked Edwards taking up the cause of the poor while he lives a high lifestyle.

Some things I wish Edwards would say:

1)You don't have to be poor to care about the poor.
2)Romney (or any right wing millionaire) and I are both incredibly fortunate. I believe we should pay our fair share in taxes. He doesn't. (He wants you to pay those taxes)

A lot of rich people feel they are entitled to their wealth because they worked hard and earned it. In many cases that is true. But, the check out clerk at the grocery store works hard, too. The farm worker, the restaurant worker - they all work hard too. Aren't these people who work hard, don't they deserve a decent standard of living?

Of course, that last one could sound too much like communism.

[Politicub]

29. Here here!

Edwards never fails to impress, and I love how he's fighting back against the nouveau swiftboaters directly!

[Hobbs]

32. Showing real passion

When it comes to his hair. He might have held his seat in the Senate if he wasn't a moderate centralist.

[Faygo Kid]

33. I worry about John Edwards. For his safety.

Admittedly, all the Dem candidates are in danger for one reason or another, but I'm 55, and I have seen what happens to leaders who make economic justice central to their crusades. And not just Bobby and MLK, you can even include George Wallace in 1972 - his was an ugly racist campaign, but he spoke to a lot of disaffected Americans on economic matters, kind of like Huey Long. Wars, the environment, other issues are controversial, but it's economic justice that has always put candidates and leaders in danger. Not to be a downer, and certainly not conspiratorial, just a student of history.

[connecticut yankee]

34. I like him

and I think he has the "charisma" to attract many people.

The problem is -- can the right-wing hate machine be effective enough to turn people away from him?

For that matter - as Hillary said - anyone of the Dems on the platform would make a better president than any of the Repubs.

[calteacherguy]

35. Nope, not buying it. The swiftboating was based on lies. The facts here are not in dispute.

Leadership is more than just talk, and yes I do have a problem with Edwards' $400 haircut (among other things). It's a reflection on his character and values.

What makes a good trial lawyer is not what makes a good President.

[benny05]

36. They are in dispute of how they were reported

And your ignorance is showing. FEC reporting mistake.

One guy told Elizabeth Edwards he told his barber he would gladly pay to have his hair $400 to look like Edwards and to help out for his presidency. That was in Iowa, dude.

If you can cut your own hair, with many cowlicks, do so for campaign appearances in LA lA land where appearance means everything out there, and which the style team was requested at the hotel because almost every salon was closed when the campaign arrived, then you deserve to make that snark.

[calteacherguy]

37. Well, the "one guy" is entitled to his opinion. I have better uses for $400. nt

[benny05]

39. Dude, you don't understand

**I changed my title because it may have been too strong for responding to a commenter.**

You don't campaign so therefore you can be a snob about the cost of a hairstyle and suggestions for TV appearances and how else you might spend your money. My spouse, who has haircuts that cost $14 in a rural town, and gets nothing special, figured out compared to income of Edwards, that he pays very little.

I leave you with Edwards' Video:

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I agree with Edwards, you choose what's more important.

[calteacherguy]

40. A pathetic response. Truly pathetic.

We are not going to agree on this. And by the way...it's not just about his hair.

Have a good day.

[benny05]

41. That you don't know what it costs in LA

and for special visits to get things done to meet time requirements for a campaign. It's not like Edwards rolls into LA, tries to find a barber who will do a special for himself for $25. That's ludicrous.

[calteacherguy]

43. Forget it. It's painful listening to you make exuses for such extravagance. nt

[benny05]

44. No problem

Suggest you watch this video instead:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Y1qG6m9SnWI

You choose, silliness over a FEC reporting mistake or issues. You choose this. Pathetic if you are a true DUer. I guess you have no compassion for others such as James Lowe.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x43685

[benny05]

42. Your response is unrealistic

Have a good day. Glad you know what hairstyles costs when you have a tight campaign schedule.

[thereismore]

49. I have the dude you are arguing with on ignore. Looks like I must have had a good reason! nt

[cynthia]

51. This is the way to respond to distractions

I am so sick of the way the MSM operates. We have important issues to discuss.

You go, John!