United against Bush?!

[gully]

I propose, as a show of unity that those who share the "Any One But Bush" (in the end) philosophy show their 'colors' by changing their avatar for about a week...

Anybody else in?

I think in the end most of us are UNITED in the battle against the Bush junta.

http://www.anybodybutbush.info/

I would ask that we respect those who abstain from the ABB position...

And, also ask that said abstainers respect ABB DU-ers in the mean time

Also, Im not at all interested in a debate here.

Here is the official position of DU...

"In the general election, Democratic Underground will strongly support whoever wins the Democratic presidential nomination.

We consider every single Democratic candidate to be highly qualified and fit to serve as president of the United States. Furthermore, we consider every single Democratic candidate to be a vast improvement over the current White House resident. The Democratic nominee will have our support. Please see our message board rules for more information.

I share this position personally, anybody else?

[papau]

1. Us old folk need to be told that you go to "options" on page 1

Do you expect us to remember how we got the avatar in the first place.

[LeftCoast]

2. I'm with ya on the ABB

Not sure I wanna change my avatar though. I'm quite attached to the GGB. :)

[bicentennial_baby]

3. I love your sig!

:bounce:

[gully]

6. To change Avatar...

Click on options
Edit profile
Following images at left
and then AnyOne But Bush...

Or type anyone.gif into the 'avatar' slot...

[LeftCoast]

23. Thank you! I "liberated" it from Bartcop (I think)

I am sadly lacking in the photo-shop gene. :(

[Aristus]

4. I'll switch for a week.

Anything to show my unity with the wonderful people here. Then zI'm switching back to my beloved "dollar bill" flag.

[gully]

8. Aw, c'mon it's only for a week???

cheap beggard that I am...!

[Aristus]

5. There!

How's that?

[gully]

7. Yea !!!!

[IranianDemocrat]

9. Great idea.

UNITED AGAINST BUSH!

[gully]

10. Hey, can I change the op title. I like that better?

Thanks!

[IranianDemocrat]

34. No Problem.

;-)

[fishnfla]

11. Sorry, if you want to show DU unity

use my logo. If you want to win an election you have to run FOR something, not against someone. Ask Rick Lazio, he ran on the platform that he was NOT Hillary Clinton, big mistake. This ABB logic is the same thing. We have to stand for what we believe in. "Anyone But..." only works for Nadarites.

[gully]

13. Have you seen the user rules?

look at election 2004.

That clarifies the position of DU. In addition, I asked that you respect OUR right to show our unity, and I will in turn respect your positon. Also, Naderites argue against the ABB position so I'm confused?

Thanks! :D

http://www.democraticunderground.com/forums/rules.html#election

This is key;

"In the general election, Democratic Underground will strongly support whoever wins the Democratic presidential nomination.

We consider every single Democratic candidate to be highly qualified and fit to serve as president of the United States. Furthermore, we consider every single Democratic candidate to be a vast improvement over the current White House resident. The Democratic nominee will have our support. Please see our message board rules for more information."

I fully respect your right to abstain...

[fishnfla]

24. Have you seen my logo?

It stands for those rules. The Democratic
Candidate. Your logo specifies "anyone". Sorry, this aint California.

[gully]

26. I get it...

But, I think the ABB logo also stands for "the Democratic Nominee" more so then the DU logo does...I don't want to endorse DU but the Democratic candidate KWIM?

*Especially as a Dem is going to be the only person with a shot at Bush.*

Thanks for the clarification though.

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

12. OK I'm in

I guess since I'm considering leaving the teaching profession, I can do without the apple for at least a week. I took off my Dean picture from my sig, too. :P

[gully]

14. Great sig line!

Gotta love Molly...

[GOPBasher]

15. I'm with ya!

I got rid of my beloved FDR avatar for this. :)

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

16. The Democratic party only has one issue - not Bush?

I don't think it's quite that simple.

[gully]

18. Then don't do it.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

27. what about winning Congress?

I agree that ABB is important, but I fear we're losing sight of the bigger picture. Bush is NOT as powerful as people seem to think - it's the fact that Republicans have all three branches and most states that's the problem. Bush is one of the parts of the GOP's power, but not the only one.

[gully]

32. Your right...

But, this thread is about the presidency and the position of some DU'ers regarding said presidency...

Point well taken though... Thanks!

[wellstone_democrat]

17. OK

but the late great Paul Wellstone is coming back in one week

[gully]

19. Oh, yea...

And you know Paul would vote for any of the Dems running!

[Walt Starr]

20. I'm AABB

Almost Anybody But Bush

I was ABB for a few weeks, but Lieberman pushed me over the edge from ABB to AABB.

[gully]

22. Darn...

Lookey here though, Joes not all that bad. Really :shrug:

Even I want to puke when I see him talk about Iraq, but he's got a solid voting record on many issues...

http://www.globalstewards.org/democrats.htm#sum

Think about it won't you?

I respect your right to abstain however.

[AntiCoup2K4]

50. Lieberman's voting record on "the issues" is brought up often in defense..

...of his ability to still qualify as a Democrat. Truth is that it does not matter. His record may give a good indication of how he might vote if he continued to be the Senator from the state of Connecticut. However his public support of the PNAC agenda, to the extent of even saying it was wrong of his fellow Democratic candidates to oppose an illegal war based on lies, is an indication of how he would act as President of the United States.

And a so-called "Democrat" continuing with the fascist PNAC agenda is something I absolutely cannot support.

I'm with Walt and his dragon on this one. Almost Anybody But Bush.

[gully]

52. That's cool...

To each his own. I almost felt I should have a Lieberman disclaimer. But his latest polling numbers are 4% in New Hampshire, so I'm not too concerned. And, I don't want to alienate those that support Joe Lieberman because (he has some very good qualities) that are lacking at present in the OO?! *long sentence I know*

Edited to add: I don't think Joe would have instigated the Iraqi war given he was in the same postion as Shrub. But this is not a debate thread so??? And, we can't possibly know that.

~peace to you in your decision.

[fishnfla]

25. No doubt.

Imagine ABB-even a "pro war anyone"?

[gully]

30. Perhaps

you could start your own AABB thread here?...And use whatever logo you like? But the DU logo may not be sufficient as they have stated that they will support the Democratic nominee (period)...

I would like to keep this thread on topic though. mmmk?
:hi:

[finecraft]

21. Count me in!

Couldn't think of nicer company!

[AndyTiedye]

38. anyone but bush* (quietly)

We shouldn't say it too loudly
or they'll stick us with Lieberman for sure.
You know they want to.

[gully]

39. I'm with ya SSSHHH! oops I mean ssshhhh...

[bobd]

28. Done!

Good idea.

[qanda]

29. I'm good for a week...

I love music, but I hate * more!

[Poiuyt]

31. Done

Even Lieberman is better than Bush

[gully]

35. Damn right he is,

But, I'm holding my hopes out for someone else personally.

[karlschneider]

33. Works fer me! My other one was kinda boring anyway. :-)

:D

[Booberdawg]

36. I'm in

:thumbsup:

[catzies]

37. Ok. Peace out.

:thumbsup:

[chadm]

40. Thanks for legitimizing the Green position

Now every post you make will help our cause.

[gully]

41. Actually I'm legitimizing the Democratic position...

However, here's a discussion board for you...for future reference...

http://www.gp.org/committees/forums/phpBB2/index.php

Not taking your bait this time, but thanks for the opportunity to decline... B-)

[Booberdawg]

45. LMAO!

:thumbsup:

[Booberdawg]

44. The position of DU is to support THE Democratic nominee

in the 2004 election. It doesn't necesarily mean the Greens have to be happy about it.

[sandnsea]

42. I'm in

And after that I'm switching to the Smart Women Vote Democratic for the duration, I think Eleanor would support that.

[Nashyra]

43. I'm in for a week

important to reaffirm the common cause no matter who your candidate. Thanks for the thread

[Kellanved]

46. I won't change it - advise?

I'm an outside observer - I might add it to my sig line, as it is exactly what I'm hoping for.
Comments?

[Booberdawg]

48. What's there to talk about?

You don't want to do it. No problem. That's cool.:D

[gully]

49. What ever your comfortable with...

:D

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

47. I'll think about it.

I'm on the fence right now. Anybody But Bush has usually been my opinion though. Cool idea.

[gully]

51. Thanks for considering... :)

:) You can always change your mind later...no matter what you decide...

[OKNancy]

53. I'm a sucker for "Solidarity"

....and it is how I feel anyway. Anyone but Bush.

Just now I have a vision of Sally Field ( Norma Rae) holding up the UNION sign. Gives me chills just thinking about it.

[Jawja]

54. Done!

:kick:

[Catt03]

55. Ok...a week

nt

[gully]

56. Cool!

:7

[union_maid]

58. I've been using it and plan to continue until after the convention

The Democratic Convention, that is. Nothing is more important than getting rid of the cretins that are destroying this country.

[wherewingstakedream]

57. Well hell yes!

I'm in ! I know Paul Wellstone would agree and is with us in spirit.

[osaMABUSh]

59. I was Elvis Nixon but ABB is my new one

Click on options
Edit profile
Following images at left
and then AnyOne But Bush...

[Fleshdancer]

60. agreed and done n/t

[devarsi]

61. Kicked and Changed!

ThoughI wish it said "Anyone But A Bush" a subtle, but enormous difference.

[gully]

62. Wow, amazing sig line :) Thanks devarsi...

[SammyWinstonJack]

63. Sounds good to me

ABB all the way!


edited to change what I thought I had changed. :silly:

[gully]

64. Kickin it up for the night owls

:kick:

[Booberdawg]

65. Shameless Kick

:kick: