Sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough is by acting like Republicans?

calteacherguy

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Sat Dec-01-07 08:16 PM
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Sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough is by acting like Republicans?

Edited on Sat Dec-01-07 08:26 PM by calteacherguy

�I'm running for president because I'm sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is by talking and acting and voting like George Bush Republicans.�

The morning was a good barometer on base support. The Democratic audience received Richardson's speech much like a college lecture. Polite, listening, clapping, and interest despite toe tapping from young Obama supporters standing against the wall. Following Richardson, it was at times difficult to hear Edwards due to the cheering from his section of supporters. Although they had coveted seats in the overflowing room, they stood for most of his speech and waved Edwards 2008 placards.

But Obama�s speech stood out. When he spoke, the room was akin to a high school pep rally on the eve of a rival game. One Obama supporter went so far as to apologize to this transcribing reporter for the pandemonium. During one of his introductory lines, Obama said, "The question to ask yourselves when you vote is, 'What is next for America?'" To which a female supporter stood up and screamed, "Barack Obama!"

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/30/490293.aspx

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NI4NI

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Sat Dec-01-07 09:11 PM
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1. k&r

Edited on Sat Dec-01-07 09:18 PM by NI4NI

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tangerine1700

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Sat Dec-01-07 10:01 PM
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2. amazing!

that quote at the top of your page just blows me away! that is exactly how i feel at this point.

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AtomicKitten

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Sun Dec-02-07 01:08 AM
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3. I couldn't agree more.

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robbedvoter

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Sun Dec-02-07 09:24 AM
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4. Nice!

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Dawgs

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Sun Dec-02-07 09:28 AM
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5. Great post. Thanks.

Now if Georgia would just get picked to play in the NC it would be a perfect day.

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RichGirl

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Sun Dec-02-07 09:39 AM
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6. I don't think they want to act like republicans...

...or lie and pander,etc. There is a huge block of voters who are shallow and ignorant. They have to try to get those votes or they might as well not run at all. One of the problems with our system is the big push to get everyone to vote. I don't think everyone should vote, just those who care, are interested and actually know what's going on. The obama pep rally...was that the result of informed voters or popularity?

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wyldwolf

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Sun Dec-02-07 09:48 AM
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7. how 'bout this...

Democrats should act like FDR/Truman/Kennedy-era Democrats. Muscular foreign policy. But that is what the left calls "acting like a Republican" now.

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Bjorn Against

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Sun Dec-02-07 10:58 AM
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8. I'm sick and tired of Democrats thinking that way as well...

Now if only the person saying this would stop acting like a George Bush Republican by continuing to vote for funding for this illegal war I might see him as genuine. When he stands up firmly and says he will not vote for any funding aside from what it takes to end the war and bring the troops home I will listen, until then his words mean nothing to me.

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TeamJordan23

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Sun Dec-02-07 11:21 AM
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9. Tell that to Feinstein and Schumer, Obama. nm

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