Finish the sentence - "I wish Kerry would come out and say ....

[jillan]

I really want to meet that Pirhana :P "


seriously . . .
I wish he would come out and say-

I made the mistake of listening to Bush about Iraq. He had me fooled.
I really believed Saddam had wmd's.

[fedupinBushcountry]

1. He has said this

Will Pitt interviewed him in Dec. "03.

WRP: Do you feel a kinship with the peace movement that exploded around this Iraq invasion, given your background? Or do you feel alienated from them because of that vote?

JK: I felt enormous understanding, empathy, sympathy and respect for the voice they were articulating. I completely understood it. I came from there. I understood the confusion over why someone with my long history, why there was confusion over my position, why people were questioning it.

But I felt my decision was absolutely consistent with the counter-proliferation efforts I have been making as a Senator for my entire career. I felt proliferation was a critical issue. I thought a President ought to get inspectors back into Iraq. I thought a President ought to hold Saddam Hussein accountable. But I knew how to do it right, and my regret is that this President proved he not only didn�t know how to do it right, but was prepared to go back on his promises, be deceptive, and mislead the nation. I regret that he did that, and I regret that I put any trust in him at all. I shouldn�t have, obviously.

Put it this way: Given the circumstances we were in at the time, the decision was appropriate, but in retrospect I will never trust the man again. That�s why I am running against him. He deserves to be replaced with someone who is trustworthy.

For more of this interview here iis the link:

http://www.truthout.org/docs_03/122203A.shtml

[politicasista]

11. Should be posted in GDP

There is a text of Kerry's speech from 9/20/04 about Iraq.

[fedupinBushcountry]

15. Done n/t

[TayTay]

19. Here's the link

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2029794

That was one of my favorite all-time Kerry speeches. That one and the Acceptance speech were very tough, hard-itting and focused speeches that just whaled on That Friggin Idiot. I loved them.

[jillan]

12. Yep- he's said it many times, but I wish he would say it again and

as simply as I said it. He is getting attention, and this could put our #1 dem back in the spotlight again.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[karynnj]

25. Thanks for posting this

I never saw this before, though I saw the other (longer) Pitt description of when Kerry was with many liberal journalists.

This REALLY is strong and reads as true - linking it to the counter-proliferation efforts Kerry backed (and still in the debate said was the most important issue) and the inspectors really makes sense. He does clearly say Bush broke promises and deceived people and that he will never trust him again.

[ginnyinWI]

2. I wish Kerry would come out and say--

--that the Bush administration has managed this war so badly that we've gone beyond the window where we could still do anything positive there with our military forces, and that it's time for them to come home, because they are doing more harm than good being there now. And that they need to come home before Feingold's suggested deadline; six months would be more like it. Turn it over to the U.N. if they have to, but get our face off this operation.

This would be consistent with what he's been saying--that our troops deserve civilian leadership that is up to the standard of the service they are giving. And they clearly aren't going to be getting any changes in leadership any time soon.

[JanusAscending]

3. Many Thanks!

"Whew"! Because I'm so new to DU, getting on to this site felt like trying to "jump in while playing double dutch jump rope"!! But this is the way I figured would be the easiest to make myself know to you all!! HI:hi: I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get to meet you all :grouphug: So seeing that this is my first post here, I'll keep it brief. Just want ya'll to know that I have been a Kerry admirer since his very early days in MA. I felt in my heart that one day, he WOULD be PRESIDENT!!! Very fond regards, DC (junebug)

[globalvillage]

5. Welcome, DC.

:hi:

[karynnj]

10. Hi Discerning Christian

Getting to the site may be difficult - but I think it is very easy to stay and would be hard to leave permanently.

[jillan]

13. Welcome to our little corner of the world Discerning Christian!!

Glad you decided to join us :hi:

[whometense]

16. Welcome!!

My admiration of Kerry goes back as far as yours, and I'm so happy you're here.

[TayTay]

17. Welcome, welcome

Glad you made it!

Trust me, you are among friends. We understand.

:hi:

[ray of light]

22. Welcome

I was new to the Kerry forum a few weeks ago and everyone here is so supportive. (In fact, until a few weeks ago, I didn't even know there was a Kerry forum.)

Anyways, glad you're here.:toast:

[Vektor]

29. Hi DC!!

Welcome to DU, and best of all, the John Kerry group! :hi:

[globalvillage]

4. What do I want JK to say?

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

I'll wait a bit for that one.

For now, I'd like to hear him say
"bush* lied. he lied about the war, he lied throughout the campaign, and he continues to lie daily to the American people."

Those exact words, thank you very much.

[jillan]

14. I like your first answer!!! n/t

[Island Blue]

6. I wish Kerry would come out and say ...

Today I am announcing my candidacy for President of the United States in 2008." (Followed of course by what GV said!)

Welcome aboard Discerning Christian! :hi:

[politicasista]

7. I echo the same thoughts as you all.

Welcome discerning christian. :hi:

[rockymountaindem]

8. "All you people second guessing me...

can run in 2008 and try to do better. 'Till then, feck off."

[globalvillage]

9. That would be awesome.

Not very Senatorial, but I'd be cheering.

[rox63]

18. Besides what everyone else has already said

I'd like to hear him say this: "Our president, George W. Bush, has lied to all of us. He lied to the members of the House and Senate, he lied to the American people, he lied to the United Nations, and he lied to our allies. Because of his lies, we are involved in a brutal and unnecessary war. Because of his lies, thousands of innocent people, including many of our best and bravest soldiers, have been killed and maimed. Their blood is on his hands."

Geez, I don't sound too bitter, do I? :grr: :banghead:

Putting said bitterness aside for the moment, Welcome DC! :hi:

[LittleClarkie]

20. You've been doing good work Erica. Come and be on my staff.

Seriously.

Actually, I'd just like to hear everything he really thinks about everything. He's so guarded. But he wouldn't have to come out and say it. We could all have a nice tea party and he could say it there.

[TayTay]

21. Ahm, lately

I've been a bit hyper so I guess it would be:

I'm lifting that restraining order, but I can reinstate it at any time.

Seriously, I like what he says all by himself. I like the surprise.

[JanusAscending]

24. Oh my goodness!!

Thanks so much for all of your warm welcomes. Ya know , I'm getting a little nervous. Aren't many men on this board! Are all of us females going to have to compete for Kerrys HEART?? Personally, I think he has a "classic" appeal,and the stature of a very strong Abe Lincoln. He's got the warmest most genuine smile. I wish he would smile more often, but then what is there for us to smile about? Watch out Teresa! Hold on fast to your man! I think my Avitar says it all. It shows his genuine warmth. I'll be talking to all of you again soon!:loveya:

[TayTay]

38. Well, actually, no there are not very many men here

It is one of the strange anomalies of this group. We are friendly, content-heavy, info-heavy and something like 90-10 female. This is very odd as most of the blogs tilt toward a heavy male presence.

Just one of those things. We do have (and deeply love) our male posters in this forum. But we seem to attract women. (Okay, maybe it's the subject of the forum that attracts women.)

As one-time Dem nominee for MA Gov once said of the BU English dept: "It's a damn matriarchy over there." Sigh!

[Vektor]

28. I'd like to be on his "staff" too.

:evilgrin:

[LittleClarkie]

30. Even before I clicked on the reply

shoulda knowed it was you.

How the hell you been, girl!?

[Vektor]

35. Not too shabby -

but busy as hell. I'm in nursing school now, and it is, as Shrub would say, HARD WORK. :-) How are you?

[LittleClarkie]

36. Hanging in there

ants in the kitchen, but otherwise not bad.

Like tiny overlords, it's amazing how the little bastards can rule your world.

[Island Blue]

37. For your ant problem

Try those little round, plastic disk things. (I know that description isn't very helpful, but I forgot what they're called.) I have ants every spring and these things work like a charm. They ants are gone within 24 hours.

[MH1]

23. He needs to fiercely denounce Pat Robertson's statement today

calling for Hugo Chavez to be assassinated. And note that Robertson was a former Republican presidential candidate, and despite that the * administration has disavowed today's statement, Robertson and * have a close relationship..." oh and that calling for assassination is decidely un-Christian...

Much as I hate to link to dkos, this poster sums it up well:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/23/214639/761

And seriously - where ARE the Democrats? (including Kerry?)

Okay, there's one or two other things I wish he'd come out and say. But this one is the bee in my bonnet today.

[ginnyinWI]

26. The Dems don't need to say anything, IMO

Robertson is very self-explanatory--everyone can just stand back and enjoy.

[jillan]

31. This is what made me start this thread

Listening to talk radio, a local show, the host was talking about all of the things the democrats have been given on a silver plater -

the dsm
Bush's ratings
Cindy Sheehan
PROOF of Global Warming
The slime coming out of Limbo (calling Sheehan a fake, saying that Casey didn't die) Now Robertson.
Americans wanting out of Iraq.
Plamegate.
Coingate.


The host was saying how the grassroots are screaming about all of these things, and nobody in our party is leading. It's all us. He was saying that Chuck Hagel is more outspoken about this war than any other dem.
He was saying to look at how we all supported Hackett.

Where are the dems???? And dammit - I want Kerry to be that one. He is sooooo close. A dem has to take the lead. What are they so afraid of?
You would think by now, they would see how badly we want a leader.

If the shoe was on the other foot, you could be sure that Rove would be happier than a pig in a garbage can. Just look at what they did with a stain on a blue dress. Well, dems, we've got an even bigger stain. The repugs keep throwing their dirty laundry at us!

rant rant rant....

[ginnyinWI]

32. I know how you feel

The people seem to be on their own this month--maybe due to the recess. But Kerry's recent speech was good, and got some coverage. I'll reserve judgement on everyone else until September, I guess.

[jillan]

33. only thing about September, is that it's going to be all about Roberts.

Kerry's recent speech was great. Lots of attention. Like I said, I feel he is sooooo close. I wish he would let loose. Give him a few glasses of wine, and then hand him a microphone. I know it's in there.
He just such a gentleman. Let your hair down Kerry, and let it rip :)

[TayTay]

39. I don't think he is that much of a gentleman (Some)

Gentlemen don't get elected Senator. (This is not a monarchy or a Victorian romantic novel. Hmmm, no, no, no, TayTay focus.) Sen. Kerry has made some blistering speeches about what is going wrong in this country and I think he will make more.

September will be about Roberts, but the issue of the war in Iraq and a possible excursion into Iran will continue to be in the news. There is plenty of time to press again for hearings, responsibility and accountability.

[Vektor]

27. "I want to love you long time, Vektor"

Love you looooong time.....

[jillan]

34. Do you think Kerry, or maybe Teresa, his daughters ever read DU?

I know his brother was on after the election.

[rox63]

40. I know Chris Heinz used to post on DU

During the campaign. I saw a few of his posts. Don't know about his daughters or Teresa, though.