Last Dance?

Tara Liloia DFA wrote on June 30, 2006 12:42 PM:

Blog for America is currently undergoing a server upgrade which will begin in approximately 20 minutes. Commenting will be disabled until Friday, July 7th. You can join the discussion at the Blog for America DFA-Link group: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/bfa

Tom Bearse wrote on June 30, 2006 12:42 PM:

Carol, promoting campaign reform and universal health care, you remind me somewhat of Howard Dean. What did you think of his presidential candidacy and what do you think of his work as party chairman?

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:45 PM:

Tara Liloia DFA wrote on June 30, 2006 12:42 PM:

Oh, no, one week downtime! May do us some good.
Could this mean, perchance, that we're getting long-anticipated blog software update?

MonicaSmith wrote on June 30, 2006 12:45 PM:

Tom Bearse wrote on June 30, 2006 12:39 PM

You're right. But, that's in part a consequence of a vacuum needing to be filled. The American public has been content to relinquish government to the special interest and failed to participate.The public needs to realize that if you don't participate and promote your interest, someone else is just waiting to pounce. If you don't stand up for yourself, other humans will take advantage.

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 12:45 PM:

gosh, thanks for all the notice


hi Indy :-)

Carol Shea-Porter wrote on June 30, 2006 12:46 PM:

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:40 PM:

anybody with 50 bucks can sign up to be on the ballot here. the state party's position xalls for neutrality in the primary.

however, the DCCC interfered with the primary process by stating that this election was too important to wait until after the primary. this infuriated nh voters of all political persuasions. the state newspapers (both conservative and moderate) attacked the DCCC for interfering and trying to choose the democratic candidate instead of allowing the voters to do so. our campaign has a great deal of support everywhere, and we're confident we will win the primary.

Carol Shea-Porter wrote on June 30, 2006 12:48 PM:

Tom Bearse wrote on June 30, 2006 12:42 PM:

i think he changed the face of american politics. i think he showed the power of the grass roots and the power of the internet to organize. i'm thrilled that he's head of the DNC.

MonicaSmith wrote on June 30, 2006 12:49 PM:

Tara Liloia DFA wrote on June 30, 2006 12:42 PM:

Great!!! Carol broke the blog!!!

dave in illinois wrote on June 30, 2006 12:50 PM:

Robin Williams ripping Limbaugh on Leno:

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/Tonight-Show-Robin-Limbaugh.mov

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 12:51 PM:

Well, then campers: don't forget HEP. You never get timed out there. . .

clicky

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:52 PM:

Carol Shea-Porter wrote on June 30, 2006 12:46 PM:

Good, but watch your back! Sigh, the DCCC mucking around everywhere. Rahm Emmanuel came to fundraise for my opponent one month before the primary. The local and state Dems take sides (no neutrality) and basically try to shove Conservative Dems down our throats.

I found a progressive message with reasonable ideas and positions resonated with lots of independents and even Republicans much better than an issue-less say-nothing campaign.

rich^kolker wrote on June 30, 2006 12:52 PM:

Well, before we say goodbye to the old blog software, I'd like to thak Tara and all the administrators and contributors over the years. It has served us well. It is the software that put "blog" in the vocabulary of Presidential candidates.

The new software may be slicker and more flexible, but there's something to be said for good old one-thread.

See you all on the other side!

Marcia - wrote on June 30, 2006 12:53 PM:

Hi Indy, I still have that picture of us at the TBA conference two years ago. Glad you stood up to the party structure. We also have a problem in NH. If the party likes you, you are in like flynn. If not...you are on your own fighting uphill and good luck to you. Marcia

MonicaSmith wrote on June 30, 2006 12:53 PM:

Just kidding Carol. We've been waiting for the new softwear for almost a year. IT'S JUST A COINCIDENCE!!!!!

Carol Shea-Porter wrote on June 30, 2006 12:54 PM:

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:52 PM:

i think you're right. people want straight answers and they appreciate them--even if they don't always agree with you. i believe they will still vote for you if they know they can trust you and that you will tell them the truth.

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 12:54 PM:

hi puddle :-) will try to stop by there later today. was just driving through here after having coffee w/ Donna and before backtracking to get some papers I left at Cath's. ::sigh::

Carol - thankful to you for blogging here today. Best of everything to you... Dean on!

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 12:54 PM:

Hi Thankful! (Whose dog walks on water!)

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:55 PM:

Marcia,
Great to "see" you! I still have the Washington Post photo of us at TBA on my frig!!

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 12:56 PM:

rich ~~ "

MonicaSmith wrote on June 30, 2006 12:56 PM:

So, who's going to get the last comment?

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 12:57 PM:

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 12:54 PM:

LOL. yep

Carol Shea-Porter wrote on June 30, 2006 12:57 PM:

thank you everybody for your great questions!

if you like what you've heard/read, i would be grateful if you go to my website www.carolforcongress.com and make a donation. this will be used to help us pay for media so that my fellow new hampshire voters will hear our message of hope. thanks again, everyone. i've really enjoyed it.

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:57 PM:

Gosh, I find myself getting wistful at losing our familiar blog!! Hi, Thankful, Rich, Puddle, let's stay together after the change!

rdorgan wrote on June 30, 2006 12:58 PM:

rich^kolker wrote on June 30, 2006 12:52 PM:

...

See you all on the other side!

++++

Rich -

Since we all MATTER, does that mean on the other side we'll be ANTI-MATTER ? lol

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 12:59 PM:

Gosh, now I think I'm gonna cry! I have loved this place since January of 2004. Dun been courted here, and all. . .

Plus friends, and fun, and sorrow, and helping, and hoping, and, and, and. . . .

Just soooooooooo MUCH!!

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 12:59 PM:

Bye, Carol. Good luck. Stay strong. Speak out and don't ever appear to be a "politician"!

yes, folks, money is important even with the grassroots. You just have to get on the radio and possibly TV if you expect to reach as many as possible.

MonicaSmith wrote on June 30, 2006 12:59 PM:

The End--The Beginning

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 12:59 PM:

occasionally I get asked about the thankful name... from long ago...

Posted by John in CU at April 13, 2004 11:34 AM

Yes, I noticed that too :-) some asked for positive characteristics, and when someone offered it was jumped on. Not to worry, I also noticed some positive reactions to OldActivist's post - and over the course of the morning anticipate the feedback to generally even out.

Another interesting dynamic I've witnessed by reading over time is that there are folks who used to argue vehemently and are now having really neat conversations. Debate is good when let to run its course.

Anyway, I invite you to join me in trying a different approach to the negative voices. Appreciate them! Sure some are here just to distract and divide, many others are working through change and expressing heartfelt questions and feelings, and some will never budge on this issue. That's ok, that's good, we can choose to scroll.

Maybe more than just a little crazy here, but I enjoy it thoroughly, and read with the image of a family dinner conversation taking place.
~~
Now, lest anyone think I'm sitting here taking happy pills and wearing rose-colored glasses - bear with me as I pour my exhausted heart out - I am out and out afraid. This admin. scares the bejeebus out of me. My kids are of draftable age sooner than later. Our civil rights are evaporating, our jobs are disappearing, insurance and health-care are increasingly unavailable, our education system has been mandated to aim for the minimum rather than have high standards and teach all kids to reach and work towards a goal, our nation's standing in the world has been greatly diminished, the value of the dollar is plummeting, 'they' are proposing to curtail the federal courts, and we can't be sure our votes will be counted accurately come November..... I don't sleep much of late.

And yet, I have hope. It's not for desperation and despair that I am here and believe in DFA - it's because this wildly diverse and wonderful group comes together and brainstorms, questions, argues, and takes ACTION. I am deeply thankful to and thankful for Howard Dean.

peace


Posted by: Thankful2Thankful4Dean at April 13, 2004 12:48 PM

rich^kolker wrote on June 30, 2006 12:59 PM:

It's not where you say it, it's what you say...

rich^kolker wrote on June 30, 2006 01:00 PM:

Somebody actually gets to be last!

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 01:00 PM:

Indy - will do.

♥'s all

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 01:01 PM:

somehow lasties donesn't matter. some respect and courtesy would have been appreciated though.

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 01:01 PM:

Indy ~~ you bet!! Deaniacs are always together! (even if they're not *here* ~~ Free Spirit came to the play and had dinner with us in Greensboro a couple of weeks ago).

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 01:01 PM:

on a mmore positive note...

Kindness is free

:-)

night bloggie.

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 01:03 PM:

Puddle, your story is inspiring to all soulmates everywhere!

Thankful2Thankful4Dean wrote on June 30, 2006 01:04 PM:

and remember, the bat has but $5,000 to go...

swing!

rich^kolker wrote on June 30, 2006 01:04 PM:

...and the beat goes on...

Happy July 2nd.

Lenny in Iowa wrote on June 30, 2006 01:05 PM:

au revoir Simone!

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 01:05 PM:

Beautiful, Thankful.

Sooooooooooo THANKFUL for you!

♥s and ♥s and ♥s

IndySteve wrote on June 30, 2006 01:05 PM:

Good night, David. Good night, Chet.

Mike*in*Raleigh*NC wrote on June 30, 2006 01:06 PM:

The Last hurrah? maybe?

puddle*in*WV wrote on June 30, 2006 01:07 PM:

"Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are."
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