The Real Victory Tonight -
Watching the speech tonight and reading all of the comments made me wonder if Kerry's true victory tonight was not in convincing undecided, but energizing his base. I am one of those Dean supporters...
View ArticleJ. Jackson Rip on Bush's Sovereign Speech
As many people have heard, when President Bush was questioned about tribal sovereignty in the 21st century at a gathering of minority journalists he responded: "Tribal sovereignty means that. It's...
View ArticleHow will you watch the Election?
A little out of order here as Bill in Portland Maine had a nice entry talking about What will you do when Kerry wins but what I want to know is what will you be doing up until that point. I get so...
View ArticleRepubs Blackballing Hardball.
According to the US News and World Report, seems we have proof that Republicans can't handle even a slightly tough question from the press. Blackball You might notice something missing from Hardball...
View ArticleCall the DNC - Get Dems On Air NOW!
Please Don't Wait until tomorrow Call the DNC right now and leave a message. Let them know if they expect our support, they need to start doing their Fucking job. Main Phone Number: 202-863-8000 I...
View ArticleThe Real Issue: Bush is Incompetent
Richard Reeves, a columnist who can be a very moderate at times, has the really boiled this down for us. In his latest column, he gives us 10 reasons why we should not re-hire Bush. Whether you agree...
View ArticleA Letter To A Fence-sitter
My wife's cousin is a fence sitter. While she supports most of the liberal agenda, she was raised by, is married to, and is friends with, republicans. About once a week, we get an email with the...
View ArticleYou Liberals Are Wusses
I was laughing with the golf-pro at the Club the other night about what a bunch of losers you liberal are when he mention that he had found this site where they seemed to know what they were talking...
View ArticleThank You Mr. Bush
Okay, I know after my "You Liberals Are Wusses" diary on Friday, some of you are saying here he goes again, but this time I am serious. Finally, after 3 ½ years, the policies of the Bush...
View ArticleGreat Hersh Interview!
Seymour Hersh sat down with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! this morning to talk about his new book, Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib. As usual, Amy does an excellent job of asking the...
View ArticleBush's Military Record Revealed
When we talk about Bush's Military record, I think we should forget the TANG, Coke and typewriters and focus on his current military record. I think this would be great for Kerry et al to push, and...
View ArticleA personal plea from me, Eric
The title of this Diary is the same as an email I sent tonight to my old DFA contact list. I am writing this Diary for two reasons, first, if there is anyone in the KC area who can help, please...
View ArticleNEWSFLASH: Kerry will make a GREAT Commander in Chief
It his me while driving home from work last night; John Kerry will make a great Commander in Chief. At this point you are probably saying DUH, but stick with me for a minute. I think Dean would have...
View ArticleWhat is the Measure of A Man?
Disclaimer: this is not a diary about Gannon so most people can just skip on by. This is an little amusing story, and a chance for people to tell their own tales. I got a call today from a friend...
View ArticleIf it was your Child's Teacher, WWYD?
I have a situation that I want your all help with. My son is in first grade at a local public charter school. While the school seems fairly progressive (it is a French immersion school) his current...
View ArticleCathartic
It's been one of those weeks so..... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGGG. FFFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK GOOOOOODDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMM IT. MOTHER...
View ArticleLove Thy Neighbor
A Modern Day True Tale I live in a fairly diverse neighborhood in Kansas City. While I love the old craftsmen style houses, big trees, and funky shops, it is the people that really make this place...
View ArticleWaPo Called Me to See What I Think
I just got polled by the Washington Post/ABC. I must admit to being giddy at the opportunity. Unfortunately, I was busy trying to get the kids dinner on the table so I couldn't take careful notes, but...
View ArticleSquashing Dissent - IRS, Churches and the NAACP
From Democracy Now this morning (Links are mine): IRS Warns Church For Anti-War Sermon The Internal Revenue Service has warned one of Southern California's largest churches it could lose its tax-exempt...
View ArticleFirefox Installed: Now what
Okay: I guess a Sunday night is as good a time as any for this Diary. Figure I won't be pushing too much off the page. Last week when that new scare over virus imbedded in images occur, it was enough...
View ArticleDemocrats Delivery, Schmalivery - Our Message Sucks
First off, I didn't watch any of tonight's charade, or our response. I like to read it myself first then come see your all take on things, but here is what I took away when looking through the news...
View ArticleSo, What are Your Favorite Podcast?
OrangeClouds115 Diary: Air America Premium Can Kiss My Ass reminded me that I have been meaning to do this Diary for a while. I got an Ipod for myself this winter, and I am totally addicted to it. I...
View ArticleWhy What We Write Matters
I have been having an ongoing discussion with my liberal step-father over the Abramoff Scandal. He is a big reader of the NYT and get much of his news from the internet, although mostly corporate...
View ArticleFlu Pandemic? Get Pet Food. (w/poll)
My Company (a major Oil Co) has been pushing the prevention of the spread of Influenza and Germs at work recently. We have new signs and hand sanitizer everywhere, in addition to hospital strength...
View ArticleMarried Male LF Roomate for YK
So I am getting ready to registerfor YearlyKos today - Getting my flight, booking a hotel room and paying the fee, and I adding up the cost. Fortunately, I am in decent financial shape and can afford...
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Democrats Backing Katherine Harris?
Ah, the gift that keeps on giving...ladies and gentleman - The "good" lady from Florida, Katherine Harris! Just a few minutes ago I was wondering why we haven't heard from Kos on any great Harris...
View ArticleLoose Pennies - Conspiracy Theory Proof!!
Sure most of us thought the Bush Administration was too stupid to pull off the downing of the twin towers and that other little one that no one really remembers, or designing a levy to collapse at the...
View ArticleWeb Hosting Help For a Moron
In brief here is my story - I was born - did some crap - and now i am trying to get our local DFA groups shit together. We are doing fairly well, except for the web page - we have one (it sucks) but...
View Article$35 Southwest Credit - Use By 8/1
I know this is not a full Diary, and I will delete as soon as I have an answer, but there was no open thread and I dont want this to go to waste. If anyone who has not made their YearKos Flight plans...
View ArticleLooking for 'Edwards' in Kansas City
Check out the announcement in the extended text, but in short we are holding a mock presidential forum next week for our monthly DFA meeting in Kansas City and I invite you to A) Attend or B)...
View ArticledKos Poll: Second Choice
Okay - we get very little movement on the front runners every month, but I am curious after reading some of the comments in the FP diary this morning, who is your all second choice. Say your first...
View ArticleAsk Nancy.
Wondering why it seems that Democrats, now in the majority, don't have the same success as the Republicans did in getting laws passed? Curious about why the successes we saw in the first 100 days of...
View ArticleMissouri Efforts - Side by Side
I haven’t written a Diary in awhile but something caught my eye that I thought I would share. Per my username, I live in Kansas City, on the Missouri side. While early indications were that we were...
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Netroots Nation Pittsburgh Preview - A Photo Diary
While it only seems like yesterday that I was elbowing my way past Raven to get to the chocolate fountain at the DailyKos party at Maggie Mae's in Austin - believe it or not there is less then two...
View ArticleNN09 - Housing Roll Call
Short Diary. Just saw a hotel update posted over at the Netroots Nation Facebook page and thought I would bring it to your attention here. Following the link to http://www.netrootsnation.org/......
View ArticleNN Behind the Scenes and Singing for Our Supper
About 4 and a half years ago I signed up to go to this little unknown convention in Vegas. I had been on Daily Kos since the end of the Dean campaign and was new to politics. I knew no one who was...
View ArticleWhy We Succeed
When I was asked to write a diary supporting the NN Auction going on right now - I was going to write some fun snark fill commentary about all the great items you could be bidding on that would impress...
View ArticleThe Netroots Saved Me
If you are willing to indulge me, the following details my 10 year journal from corporate america to a life in the Netroots...The Netroots Saved MeI have been more fortunate than most. I am somewhat...
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Netroots Nation - Ask Me Anything
Hi. My Name is Eric Thut and I am the Operations Director for Netroots Nation. Currently we are in our holiday registration push and during times like this I tend to get lots of emails from folks...
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