Reply #64: RW talking points? LOL [View All]

Nobody has ever accused me of that before. Congratulations, this is a first. The use of the word "cockroaches" to describe Democratic officeholders was extremely ill-advised. The Republicans never put statements into context -- why give them an easy lob like the word "cockroaches?" And why use that word to describe the very people you to whom you are professing your erstwhile support, and to whom you will have to turn to for legislative support if you manage to unite the party, win the swing states and get yourself elected?

"Cockroaches" is a polarizing word that will always be spun by the other side. It's not a word used by somebody who has the talent to heal the poisonous damage done by Bushco overseas. It's not a word used by a leader who will help elect Democrats of all ideological stripes and then work with moderate Republicans to get legislation passed.

The constant references by Dean's supporters on here to internal Democratic politics and the demonization of the DLC is just another reason to disbelieve the notion that Dean will marshal a unified Democratic party in the 2004 election. Yes, I will work and vote for him, but will the people who feel personally criticized go the extra yard for him? I don't think so.