Comments on: Fabled http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/ Firedoglake weblog Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:28:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Comments From Left Field http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1001313 Comments From Left Field Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:08:48 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1001313 <p><strong>In Honor (Redux)</strong></p> <p>As many of you are aware, we at Comments From Left Field started a fund raising drive on Tuesday in honor of the fallen Op-Ed soldiers Sgt. Yance “Tell” Gray and Sgt. Omar Mora. The drive is going well as is evidenced by the flood of suppor…</p> In Honor (Redux)

As many of you are aware, we at Comments From Left Field started a fund raising drive on Tuesday in honor of the fallen Op-Ed soldiers Sgt. Yance “Tell” Gray and Sgt. Omar Mora. The drive is going well as is evidenced by the flood of suppor…

]]> By: MarkH http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1000778 MarkH Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:28:43 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1000778 <p><a href="#comment-999138"><em>Jonathan @ 31</em></a></p> <blockquote><p>I think “more and better dems” is a good goal.</p> <p>Not sure it’s the right strategy.</p> <p>Dems in the House and Senate need to be taught to fear progressives.</p> <p>…</p> <p>IMO, the priority should be taking out</p> <p>1. bad dems,<br /> 2. vulnerable repubs,<br /> 3. really bad and beatable repubs, and then<br /> 4. all other repubs. </p></blockquote> <p>How about:</p> <p>1. really bad beatable repubs<br /> 2. vulnerable repubs<br /> 3. bad dems<br /> 4. all other repubs</p> <p>Reason:<br /> 1 because it’s the Right thing<br /> 2 because it gives us more Dems<br /> 3 because it’s the Right thing<br /> 4 because it gives us more Dems</p> Jonathan @ 31

I think “more and better dems” is a good goal.

Not sure it’s the right strategy.

Dems in the House and Senate need to be taught to fear progressives.

…

IMO, the priority should be taking out

1. bad dems,
2. vulnerable repubs,
3. really bad and beatable repubs, and then
4. all other repubs.

How about:

1. really bad beatable repubs
2. vulnerable repubs
3. bad dems
4. all other repubs

Reason:
1 because it’s the Right thing
2 because it gives us more Dems
3 because it’s the Right thing
4 because it gives us more Dems

]]> By: Steve http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1000030 Steve Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:17:28 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-1000030 <p>Bdum…<br /> “Here we come walking down the street…”<br /> Pax, Steve<br /> (Actually it’s spelled “monkeys.”)</p> Bdum…
“Here we come walking down the street…”
Pax, Steve
(Actually it’s spelled “monkeys.”)

]]> By: Alecia http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999878 Alecia Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:07:17 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999878 <p>It feels like progressives have been under siege of late, it is like we can’t catch a break…. Mitch McConnell seems to be the stumbling block in Harry Reid’s way. If we could come up with a way to wear him down by eroding his support at home maybe more progress could be made in the senate. “No politician can sit on a hot issue for too long if we make it hot enough”</p> It feels like progressives have been under siege of late, it is like we can’t catch a break…. Mitch McConnell seems to be the stumbling block in Harry Reid’s way. If we could come up with a way to wear him down by eroding his support at home maybe more progress could be made in the senate. “No politician can sit on a hot issue for too long if we make it hot enough”

]]> By: Comments From Left Field http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999851 Comments From Left Field Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:57:17 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999851 <p><strong>Moving The Goal Posts; Thank You</strong></p> <p>For once I get to talk about moving goal posts in a great way, and I have a lot of people to thank for it.</p> <p>When we first began the fund drive for Fisher House in honor of Sgt. Yance Gray, and Omar Mora, we really weren’t sure how successful we&#…</p> Moving The Goal Posts; Thank You

For once I get to talk about moving goal posts in a great way, and I have a lot of people to thank for it.

When we first began the fund drive for Fisher House in honor of Sgt. Yance Gray, and Omar Mora, we really weren’t sure how successful we&#…

]]> By: Comments From Left Field http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999846 Comments From Left Field Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:56:35 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999846 <p><strong>In Honor (UPDATED)</strong></p> <p>I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the Pres…</p> In Honor (UPDATED)

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the Pres…

]]> By: Michael Tedesco http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999809 Michael Tedesco Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:32:12 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999809 <p>Thanks for the mention Christy. I see there was a bit of a mix up on the link though. Until it can be fixed here is the post; <a href="http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2007/09/in-honor">In Honor</a>.</p> Thanks for the mention Christy. I see there was a bit of a mix up on the link though. Until it can be fixed here is the post; In Honor.

]]> By: Clinton http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999698 Clinton Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:34:05 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999698 <p>I second/third <a href="mailto:Jonathon@32.">Jonathon@32.</a> </p> <p>Running a primary at one or two Dems that sell out consistently — in a district that is heavy leaning Dem– might work and would send a good message. </p> <p>I responded to the survey yesterday and added in the comment field — run a candidate in a primary. If the rot from within is causing pain, cut it out. </p> <p>Also, I agree with comment from yesterday that blaming the BlueAmerica freshmen/rookies is not the whole story. I’m essentially saying the same thing here. </p> <p>Put the money and resources behind a challenge to Rahm, or God Forbid support Cindy Sheenan. That’s a good way to be called fringe! But the point is, if Nancy says Impeachment is off the table, she is not my friend. I should look to unseat her and replace her with someone who feels that impeachment is the answer to a criminal administration that ignores the will of the people. The quickest way out of Iraq and avoids entry into Iran. </p> <p>I used to be registered I, but changed that so I could make a choice in the D primary. Soon, I will be changing back and would support any legitimate progressive running under the I banner. By legit I mean — votes right. and by that I mean doesn’t vote for anything that Lieberman writes up. for chrissake.</p> I second/third Jonathon@32.

Running a primary at one or two Dems that sell out consistently — in a district that is heavy leaning Dem– might work and would send a good message.

I responded to the survey yesterday and added in the comment field — run a candidate in a primary. If the rot from within is causing pain, cut it out.

Also, I agree with comment from yesterday that blaming the BlueAmerica freshmen/rookies is not the whole story. I’m essentially saying the same thing here.

Put the money and resources behind a challenge to Rahm, or God Forbid support Cindy Sheenan. That’s a good way to be called fringe! But the point is, if Nancy says Impeachment is off the table, she is not my friend. I should look to unseat her and replace her with someone who feels that impeachment is the answer to a criminal administration that ignores the will of the people. The quickest way out of Iraq and avoids entry into Iran.

I used to be registered I, but changed that so I could make a choice in the D primary. Soon, I will be changing back and would support any legitimate progressive running under the I banner. By legit I mean — votes right. and by that I mean doesn’t vote for anything that Lieberman writes up. for chrissake.

]]> By: kirk murphy http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999547 kirk murphy Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:28:22 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999547 <p><em>moi, gripe?<br /> </em><br /> *g*</p> <p>guilty as charged, counselor</p> moi, gripe?

*g*

guilty as charged, counselor

]]> By: David http://firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999508 David Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:12:19 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/09/27/fabled/#comment-999508 <p>I’m so very sorry to have to break it to you, Christy, but the Dems are in on the con. They don’t give a rat’s ass about you, me, or the constitution. All that concerns them is keeping their cushy jobs, health care for life, pension, excess campaign money, and title. It’s WAY past time for them to put a kink in the war machine. The face that they have not, tells me that they DO NOT WANT TO. So, what really needs to happen is for every person who gives to democratic candidates to STOP. Now. And do not start until changes are made. Fillibuster for God’s sake. DO SOMETHING to show us that you are not just another Republican suck-up greed-filled sloth. Stop the money, stop the insanity. Oh, and one more thing:<br /> Impeach the cheerleader, save the world.</p> I’m so very sorry to have to break it to you, Christy, but the Dems are in on the con. They don’t give a rat’s ass about you, me, or the constitution. All that concerns them is keeping their cushy jobs, health care for life, pension, excess campaign money, and title. It’s WAY past time for them to put a kink in the war machine. The face that they have not, tells me that they DO NOT WANT TO. So, what really needs to happen is for every person who gives to democratic candidates to STOP. Now. And do not start until changes are made. Fillibuster for God’s sake. DO SOMETHING to show us that you are not just another Republican suck-up greed-filled sloth. Stop the money, stop the insanity. Oh, and one more thing:
Impeach the cheerleader, save the world.

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