Don't Forget Dean On Hardball Tonight

[BamaLefty]

Yes... I know it sucks to watch Tweety but I gotta see Dr. Dean!

[LSK]

1. is he going to be in a Church again???

Tweety is doing his "spit on Thomas Jefferson" tour this week.

[dogday]

2. No Sh*T-I could not watch it last night

too much even for me....

[BamaLefty]

3. Oh God I Almost Threw Up!

I wanted to knock the shit out of that "preacher."\

And that came from the fingertips of a devout, liberal Christian! :grr: :bounce:

[rodeodance]

60. did you notice that there were a lot of empty spaces/pews. LOTs

[Guaranteed]

4. Is it Gregory again?

Yeah, we'll play some Hardball, either way. For sure.

I hope he's prepared for the question that Stewart brought up, though.

It's not about plans for the Democrats.

[Carla in Ca]

18. Color me cynical but

I hope Matthews isn't having him on to get him to say something, shall we say, provocative, to help get the bad press off of *.

Just sayin'.

[Guaranteed]

22. Well, not so far. nt

[Carla in Ca]

27. Good...once in a while he can be fair

n/t

[Guaranteed]

59. Tweety loves Dean. He's usually very fair with him.

He doesn't twist what he says.

[converted_democrat]

5. I'm going to watch!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!

Give'em hell Howard, give'em hell!!!

[dogday]

6. Dean On Now

He is fired up...

[Beaverhausen]

9. play by play if you can

thanks!

[dogday]

11. Gross Error In Judgement by this administration

Go Dean

[dogday]

7. Terrorist Are Drawn To Iraq Because Of Our Troops

Problem with bad judgment of this President as to how to fight terrorism...

[NightOwwl]

8. Where is he???

All I see is Matthews blabbing about the evacuation.

[dogday]

10. He is on MSNBC Now

[NightOwwl]

15. Oops, I was watching my Tivo replay

and they hadn't gotten to the interview yet. :blush:

[BamaLefty]

12. Hardball n/t

[NightOwwl]

16. Thanks, had to fast-forward my Tivo! n/t

[dogday]

13. Aircraft Carrier a Big Mistake

Why did you switch your opinion on the war?
Dean says now that we are there, we just can't get out, shrub has pinned our troops in Iraq...

[dogday]

14. Next President Will Be A Democrat Says Dean

[cynatnite]

17. DSM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[rodeodance]

21. I like what he is saying--clear and articulate--it was wrong to get into

Irag, it was wrong then and it is wrong now.

[dogday]

19. Can you trust the administration to give honest answers?

The DSM and other evidence have indicated to the American people as to how Bush got To Iraq.... I don't believe we will get honest answers...

[rodeodance]

24. talking of how Rove-and his blip on liberals--moveon.org etc -moderation

in restrain!!!
says it is an example of bad judgement in the administration.

[Guaranteed]

20. Howard Dean is freaking GOD.

I shit you not.

Where the FUCK would we be without this guy?

[FreedomAngel82]

26. He's great!

He's such a great chairman. He's sooo perfect for it. Everything happens for a reason I always say! I love Howie!

[Cha]

38. I know I'm Pretty

Happy with him! :D :patriot: :toast: :bounce:

[Jackpine Radical]

111. I know you're pretty too.

[Cha]

113. Pretty is as

Pretty does~!

[Pirate Smile]

23. I think he has been excellent so far - Bush made and created a

security problem in Iraq where none existed before and now we have to deal with it.

Asked about Rove's remarks. Tee it up, Howard.

[rodeodance]

29. says the problem is that the administration does not THINK of what they

do. They have no division!

[dogday]

25. Carl Rove, This should be fun

Carl Rove bad-mouthing liberals and Dean. Dean said this is an example of the bad judgment these folks have. Name calling is polarizing...

The Bush adm doesn't think about consequences...

[rodeodance]

31. Dean chuckled and said that it would give him great please to call Rove

a name--but he would not do that. good fo him!!

[Pirate Smile]

28. Poor judgment, poor judgment, poor judgment. I see a theme.

[Scout1071]

30. Howard is doing great.

Give 'em hell Howard!

[BamaLefty]

32. Amen!

Give him hell Howard!

[rodeodance]

34. says Jr may get a bounce from his speech last night but not sure.

[rodeodance]

35. "the Pres. has made a huge blunder in defending the US"

[rodeodance]

37. Tweety asks why other Dems are not calling Iraq a blunder!! you are

out there standing all along. Tweety says, kerry, clinton, biden all stand with the President.

[blm]

68. He said, Hill, Bill, Biden. Tweet's trying to get Dean to trash other Dems

and Dean ain't playing his game.

Tweety only wants to make news by getting Dean to say something untoward. Dean's gotten too smart and won't do it.

[Guaranteed]

74. Tweety's right to ask the question, IMO.

It's a pretty obvious thing. Why is that?

But, no, Dean wouldn't play it.

[blm]

85. Dean is right to be suspicious of Tweety's motives. He's as two-faced as

they get.

Yes, Hillary and Biden tend to stick with Bush, but, so does Tweety.

[me b zola]

89. I thought from the beginning that would be tweety's angle

...And Dr.Dean didn't bite!!!!! Now if we can get the same Dems who stuck a knife in Dean's back to be as respectful of Dr. Dean!!

[me b zola]

84. But he also pointed out

...that the majority polled after last nights speech were repubs!

[converted_democrat]

33. I've never seen him do so well!!!! I am officially a Dean fan!!!

He is doing wonderful!!!!

[PassingFair]

109. Spread the word to your "un"converted friends, Converted!

The Doctor is a populist who speaks for thinking America, he has been speaking the truth since before the invasion. I was first attracted to his policy on health care (doable!) and was in awe of his honest responses to the * administrations fumbling towards imperialism.

Welcome to DU, and WELCOME to the reality-based community!

[Pirate Smile]

36. "This was a mistake, the President made a huge blunder in the

War on Terror" by going after Iraq.

Good framing. Bush fucked up the War on Terror when he diverted into Iraq.

[CatWoman]

40. I can't believe Tweets challenging him on the blunder issue

and Dean is right -- if Tweets wants to know how other people feel about things, he should have THEM on and ask THEM.

[rodeodance]

66. pretty stupid of tweety.

[rodeodance]

43. dean says this admin. can not manage a budget, nor our defence--and

they should not be charge (was talking about cheney also).

[rodeodance]

49. Dean says come Jan. 2009 we will have health insurance, a balanced

budget, etc etc. um.... god I hope so.

[rodeodance]

50. tweety implied cheney was wrong in talking about only his mom could

like him (dean's mom).

[dogday]

39. Which Democratic Senators Thinks This War is a blunder

he could not name one

Ted Kennedy said Quagmire
John Kerry said it was not thought out


Anyone else know any others?

[dogday]

52. Can you beat Cheney

Dean says I think so. Matthews said you think so? Don't you know?

Would of been a perfect time to bring up voter problems.

Chris, don't know if we can win as long as the voting machines are easy to hack into and change....

[rodeodance]

53. yeah--dean could not name one. sad.

[dogday]

55. That is sad

what a bunch of wuzzziessss

[Adelante]

92. Very sad Dean could not name one

Especially since it's bullshit. I would have expected him to defend Democrats better than this.

Published on Thursday, April 29, 2004 by Agence France Presse
Democrats Criticize Bush "Blunder" on Iraq Anniversary


WASHINGTON - Top Democrats made scathing attacks on President George W. Bush handling of the crisis in Iraq, one year after Bush triumphantly declared the end of major combat.

Senator Ted Kennedy said the entire Iraq episode "may well go down as the worst blunder in the entire history of American foreign policy," in comments ahead of the May 1 anniversary of Bush's speech on the USS Abraham Lincoln, at which he hailed the US troops who ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

"Iraq is George Bush's Vietnam," the Massachusetts senator told the US Senate.

"By going to war in Iraq, President Bush squandered the immense good will of the world community that we had won in the wake of 9/11," said Kennedy, one of the chief backers of Democratic presidential contender Senator John Kerry.

Democrats have criticized Bush ever since his speech on the aircraft carrier one year ago when he spoke to US forces with a banner proclaiming "mission accomplished" in the background.

-more-

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0429-05.htm

That's just the first one on a Google search.

Dean handled this question very badly.

[Cha]

97. Okay, it's "sad"..why don't you

write to him about it?

http://dnc.org/a/2005/06/dean_on_hardbal.php

[Adelante]

102. I fully intend to write to him about it

Defending Democrats needs to come naturally to the DNC Chair and he needs to be reminded.

Except for that lapse, I thought he kicked ass. I thought he was great.

[Cha]

103. I agree! Dean does need to

be reminded of that lapse tonight..I can see how someone could not say everything they are suppose to on a show like "hardball" and I'm glad you're writing and letting him know about the missed opportunity.

Even though I didn't watch it..I think I will write to him, too.

[Adelante]

106. Do watch it

He really was good.

It's up on DemBloggers.

http://www.dembloggers.com/story/2005/6/29/175443/149

[Cha]

108. Thanks, WesDem! n/t

[zippy890]

41. Howard looks great

OOh those sparkly eyes, that winning smile!

:loveya:

[Coexist]

46. my teenage daughter said she likes his hair and his tie!

[BamaLefty]

86. Teenage Daughter eh?

Well, I'm 17 and single. I'm sure you'd love her to meet a lib right? ;)

[Vadem]

71. I agree! That smile after one of his ripostes........you gotta smile

with him and clap and scream Yay, Howard! Give 'em hell, Howard!


:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[flyarm]

42. i hate mathews...

watching him now he is a pit fucking bull with dean..why isn't he a pit bullk with the neo cons?? why is a a fucking ass wipe for the neo cons..i hate that f'ing jerk war loving lying loving complicit filthy pig...now do you have any questions how i feel about matthews??

any questions??

[Pirate Smile]

56. He hasn't been bad during this interview. It has been a great interview.

Tweety's keeping it quick is letting them cover a lot of territory.

[Pirate Smile]

44. Ha! Matthews said Cheney's bringing Dean's mother into it when

he went after Dean seems "unbalanced".

[dogday]

58. No Mother's Man

[Individualist]

45. Straight talker Howard

I love it!

[converted_democrat]

47. Sorry, dupe. I got excited!!

[converted_democrat]

48. Democrats are going to fight back, and win 06' and 08'.

[rodeodance]

69. Dean said he will not take crap from the Repugs anymore (don't know if

the right word was crap or not)--but he was talking in relation to Cheney's comments.

[Pirate Smile]

51. Going to come back and talk about Democracy Bonds - GREAT!

Pimp the fundraising.

[Guaranteed]

54. He...is...DESTROYING. If every American saw what he's been saying

for the past twenty minutes, the Bush administration would be impeached in full and we'd take back both houses in 2006.

Unbelievable. And Tweety LOVES him.

[rodeodance]

57. Dean is not name calling anyone--just saying they used bad judgement.

[rodeodance]

63. Democracy bonds-Democrat.org goal is to get 1million people in 4 years

[rodeodance]

65. says Repugs are 30 years ahead in poliical organizing. Dems will go

to all 50 states.

[Pirate Smile]

78. 1 million people to give $20 per month - automatically deducted from

your credit card every month would finance the building of a 50 state party with a national message where people in every state in the country could go on local or national shows and have a consistent message and narrative BECAUSE the Democrats don't have that right now. We are 30 years behind the Republicans in this and we need to catch up with them to win. - paraphrasing Howard.

I just love the Democracy Bonds idea.

[Vadem]

80. I've signed up! Have all of you (those of you who can .....

afford $20. a month). I've signed for $25 a month and I'm retired and on a fixed income. It is the only way we are going to get big corporations and big money out of our elections--grassroots giving a little bit monthly; and Howard will use it wisely to train the grassroots and get them on the streets!

[Pirate Smile]

87. My problem is I'm currently staying home with little kids and my

Husband is a Republican.

I would freak if he gave those bastards any money and I always plead the fifth when he asks if I've given anyone any money (what he doesn't know wont hurt him, thank God I pay the bills, and I try to be quick about getting to the mail first). I know I'd get nailed if I gave every month.

I'm definitely getting my Mom to do it though.

I have noticed ads for the Democracy Bonds on multiple progressive blogs.

[Cha]

91. Ouch! There are

republicans and there are bush enablers..so many republicans have defected. Is there any chance for Mr Pirate Smile?

[Pirate Smile]

93. He is actually not into politics at all but was brainwashed, er I mean

raised by a very Republican family - every friggin person is a Republican (Faux zombies) except for me and one other Outlaw (brother-in-law by marriage). Maybe some of them have changed and I'm not aware of it. We don't talk politics. We used to be able to but that time has loonngggg passed.

I think I have a better shot of getting him to just not vote then switch.

I don't think he really buys into their crap. I mentioned during a rant that they were cutting kids off food stamps so his Dad could keep his tax cut. He was shocked and asked where I heard that - to which I replied "I read the news" (My FIL used the tax cut to buy a boat after Bush won the election - My husband made the mistake of telling me his Dad was going to buy a new boat if Bush won - the boat is now named Lucy for Lucifer).

There is probably way too much information in this post. Sorry.

[Cha]

95. Au contraire..it was really interesting.

Does he know he has one of the best Progressive Liberals on DU as a wife? :P

[Pirate Smile]

99. Awwww. You're so sweet.

[seabeyond]

101. me too, told dnc same thing, i am giving 13 a month

lol lol. that is so funny. i told her, you know, he is making the money. i figure i am doing good getting him to vote kerry, dont like the donating thing. and i have behind his back, sssshhhhhh, the last year donated, way more than i feel comfortable with. but 13 a month automatically, i am comfortable with that if hubby finds it.

lol lol

i so am with your post. that is funny

on edit, 13 represents something with dnc, why that number and i was born on fri the 13th

[Pirate Smile]

104. Argghh. I really want to. I've given to the DCCC twice lately and

once to my state party. I also keep the DU donations on the QT. :evilgrin:

I think this is so important.

An undercover/witness protection program for some donations would be funny - something innocuous looking on the credit card statement.

[nwprogressive]

61. Clip....

I bet DemBloggers will have a clip, for those of you who can't get to a TV.

www.dembloggers.com

[Connie_Corleone]

62. Dean is doing a great job on Hardball.

Matthews asked a great question about why the Democratic leaders aren't saying this war was a blunder, a mistake like Dean is. I want to know too. We need Democrats with backbone standing up to these thugs in this administration. So far, I only see Dean and Democrats in the House doing this.

[Bake]

64. Dean is handling Tweety with EASE!

Great job, Howard!

Bake

[rucky]

112. Tweety loves Dean!

seriously, I've seen nearly every Dean Hardball appearance. they act like giddy schoolgirls together.

the thing about chris matthews is that he'll ride your butt if you don't get to the point. he doesn't have that problem with Dean.

[dogday]

67. I don't think Republican Leadership cares about

hard working people. Dean said he was talking about Leadership that never worked a day in their lives statement...

[dogday]

70. It is like they are wanting Dean to make some

off the wall statement. Chris tried hard to get one but alas he could not. Dean was a sweetie tonight, stern but sweet....

[Guaranteed]

72. He's talking about Dean calling the war a "blunder" right now

with Tony Blankley- Blankley wouldn't address it, though.

The polls..... :D

[cynatnite]

73. WH will say Dean's 'undermining' the war effort

They'll send out their attack dogs.

[Guaranteed]

76. GOOOOD. BRING THEM ON.

If they want to debate this, I'm sure Dean will be glad to.

[dogday]

77. Oh You Bet

They are looking for any bones that we throw.... But hearing these reporters, you can tell no one is buying the Bush line...

[Guaranteed]

79. BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! *BLANKLEY* JUST CALLED IT A BLUNDER!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

[EFerrari]

81. Blankley is FURIOUS with the Cabal. This is huge! n/t

[dogday]

75. He is trying to propagate the statement

It would make his day to of gotten this

Dean Says War Is Blunder....

Matthews is a weenie.....

[Guaranteed]

82. Tweety said he was *waiting* for someone to use the word.

That's cuz he knows it's true.

[Twist_U_Up]

83. Dean sounded as if he reads DU

Sounds oh so familiar

Only thing he left out was DIEBOLD, BLACKWELL and no chance for Dem's to win if these election machines are not exterminated.

[realFedUp]

88. this administration's judgement and planning are flawed

Dean was right on this point.

[napi21]

90. I watched Hardball. Dean did a terrific job!

He dealt with Tweety very well. Thanks HOward!!!!

[Eloriel]

94. For those of you impressed with Dean tongiht --

he's ALWAYS been this way. Always. In fact, I watched him lapse right into his old stump speech at one point. It was true and relevant then, it's true and relevant now. I was surprised, tho, that Matthews didn't call him on that.

[EnfantTerrible]

96. Maybe the good doctor can explain

how IUD's are threatening to our soldiers. Tweety was vague on details.

[dogday]

98. Yep, Ole Matthews turned red on that one

LOL

[Guaranteed]

105. LOL was that Dean or Tweety that said that? nt

[Pirate Smile]

100. Dembloggers has it up. Here is the thread with the link.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1896373

[Danieljay]

107. Dean rocks!!

Absolutely flawless tonight..and Matthews ate it up.

[LSK]

110. I LOVE HOWARD DEAN n/t