Thank you guys, I'm a winner in the 10 words or less contest!!!

[converted_democrat]

The Heartland PAC sponsored a contest to describe the Democratic Party in ten words or less.. They first narrowed it down to 10 out of 5,000 submissions, and then asked people to vote for the top 3 out of the 10, and mine was chosen. I was then invited to explain why I picked the words that I did, and explain what they meant to me.. I get to talk to the Gov. of Iowa, Tom Vilsack, later today, and I'm going to be interviewed by a couple of different newspapers.. I'm sooooo excited!!

As many of you know, I used to be a puke, and DU played a huge role in my conversion to the Democratic Party.. You guys taught me everything I know, and I'm forever grateful.. I love you guys, and I just feel so lucky to be a part of one of the greatest groups of people on Earth.. Thank you to all of you that voted for me, and thank you to everyone over the last year that took the time to help me understand the importance and value of our party.. I'm not being overly dramatic when I say that you guys have changed me.. You have changed my life, and impacted my world view in so many ways, all for the better..

My 10 words were- "The Democratic Party: People are our only 'Special Interest.'"

My explanation was-

I chose my 10 words because I think the biggest strength the Democratic Party holds is that our party truly cares about the needs of the hardworking men and women of this country, where as the Republican Party only seems to care about the high dollar special interest groups and the corporate donors that fund them.. We are a government for the people, by the people, and the Democratic party has never lost sight of that fact. It's time to return the country to the hands of the people, and the only way to do that is to elect Democrats to every position on the local, state, and federal levels.. The Democratic party has only one "special interest group," and it's the hardworking men and women of this country..


http://www.heartlandpac.org/page/community/post/kevinthurman/BcB
(This is the link that shows the winners.)

and

http://www.heartlandpac.org/page/community/post_group/discussion/BcC
(This link is to my explanation, and comments by others about the words that I chose.)

Again, thank you guys.. I never could have done it without you!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart..

[blm]

1. Well done.

Proud to be in the same trenches with you.

[converted_democrat]

31. Thank you blm.. That means a lot to me.. n/t

[Jeanette in FL]

2. That is wonderful news.

Good for you. I remember when you said that you had been selected in the top ten. You should be so proud of yourself. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

[AtomicKitten]

3. Congratulations!!!! You won because you DESERVED it!!!

WELL DONE!!!!!

[frankly_fedup2]

4. Congrats. You have made us all proud. May I ask you one favor?

Please, puhlease tell them you use to be a Republican and why you changed and crossed over to the side of "Light." As a matter of fact, I'd kind of like to know what changed you from a Republican to a Democrat. Was it the last five years of B***? I'm amazed at the number of people I hear on Washington Journal that call in and still support this moron.

Congratulations again. Is the governor of Iowa a Dem or a puke? Hope he is a puke and maybe you can get him to convert to the party of "Light.":applause:

[reichstag911]

8. Vilsack's a Dem. n/t

[frankly_fedup2]

12. Well better to have a Democratic Governor then a Republican one

that would waste her time anyway. Thanks for the info reichstag911.

[converted_democrat]

30. There were many different reasons..

I grew up in a super conservative home, and everyone I knew was a puke.. I started to change when I moved out of my parents house, and into the city on my own.. I figured out that a lot of what I had been raised to believe wasn't true.. I used to listen to O'Reilly, and one night he quoted some crazy "fact" that was just too much to swallow.. I started "fact checking" and learned that 99% of the stuff I was being fed was BS.. I found DU and the rest is history..

[reichstag911]

5. Hmm, a wordsmith like you,...

...the Grand Old Party sure could use someone like you. Hey, it just so happens we have an opening for the position of Press Secretary right now, so why don't you apply at www.whitehouse.gov . Send your resume to the attention of "Bush's Brain." :sarcasm:

Seriously, congratulations on your victory (and your conversion), Stacy!

:bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause::bounce::applause:

[Misunderestimator]

6. Excellent!

Congratulations! Very nice phrase. :thumbsup: :toast:

[Fridays Child]

7. Congratulations! Your entry is perfect. No wonder you won.

:toast: :woohoo: :party:

[wryter2000]

9. Congratulations

What an awesome slogan. Well done! :applause:

[Momgonepostal]

10. WOW! Congratulations!

:woohoo: :yourock:

[froshty1960]

11. Congratulations

What a wonderful description. Also, now that I know that you used to be a puke, I might add that your words give me great hope that others, too, can be converted.

[converted_democrat]

45. I think that there are many ripe for the pickin', if we just explain our

positions in easy to understand, practical ways.. We need to make the average Joe/Jane understand that it is in their best interest to vote Dem.. The pukes actually make it easy for us.. They've screwed up every thing that they've touched, and their pundits lie about the "facts" 99% of time.. We still have a good bit of time before the midterms, we need to get crackin' now!

[obnoxiousdrunk]

13. Can't see

the 10th word. But still you rock.

[lpbk2713]

14. Great job ..... K&R

[Sinti]

15. Congrats! and well said n/t

[quiet.american]

16. That's great! Congrats! n/t

[WinkyDink]

17. Congratulations! I love it! (And SO much better than "We can do better"!)

[SnoopDog]

18. I am impressed with what you have done, and thank you

for being a patriot!

[MsKandice01]

19. Congrats!!

That's a great slogan!

[AnneD]

20. Kudo to you...

I remember you for your forays into the Stock Watch. Good on ya mate:thumbsup:

[converted_democrat]

39. Thank you AnneD, and watch out for those bears.. n/t

[AnneD]

42. as always...

the Stock Watch thread has been very good to me...

[fooj]

21. Right on!

Peace.

[Nickster]

22. Congrats, I just saw the email. Way to go! n/t

[SheepyMcSheepster]

23. That is a good one! great job. eom

[linazelle]

24. Congratulations. I voted for you. Good job! n/t

[Toucano]

25. Congratulations!

I don't agree that it's true, but I commend you nonetheless.

[SmokingJacket]

26. You deserve to win -- that's really a great slogan!

Congrats!

[MissWaverly]

27. You make us proud

I feel like I am watching the Olympics, go for the Gold. Too bad, they don't give medals out
for people that are real supporters of freedom (I am not bashing the Olympians who deserve
their honors, but some "medal of freedom recipients-you all know who I mean", too many who get accolades are skunks trying to pass as people.

[Demrock6]

28. I think I voted for that one....

Congrats!

[Joe Chi Minh]

29. As others have said, Wow! Awesome! And I'm adding, Brilliant!

[converted_democrat]

48. Thank you..

:blush:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

32. Holy Shit That's Awesome! Congrats! Yours Was My Favorite Actually.

I think it is one of the best short, concise and simplistic mission statements I've seen posted on DU even. Kudos to a great line, victory and here's to many more!

:toast:

[never cry wolf]

33. Good on ya and congrats!!!

Glad we could help! I was mostly apolitical. I voted since I was 18 (for McGovern) but never identified with a party nor paid much attention. Jon Anderson got my vote, the miscellaneous repub state rep or even big jim thiompson or edgar for gov...

I awoke maybe 10 years ago but didn't really pay close attention until the selection of 2000... I found DU, gratefully, in 2003 and knew i was not crazy...

Congrats, AWESOME line! and very true!

[kevinbgoode]

34. Congratulations! It was a great slogan

and I was proud to get a chance to vote for you. Now you just sit back and enjoy the rewards of a very creative, insightful, thoughtful effort you put out in making that entry.

[Lochloosa]

35. K/R I don't think I had any hand in this conversion. But I am proud to

be part of something that did.

Congrats.

[Renew Deal]

36. Congratulations!!!

I had received those emails. I didn't vote, but that was my favorite one. It is a perfect message. :yourock: :applause: :woohoo:

[pacalo]

37. Good job! You deserved to win.

[SeattleGirl]

38. Congratulations!

And I love your description!

Recommended

[lonestarnot]

40. Good on you former repuke!

[converted_democrat]

51. To be honest, my past political leanings embarrass me, but I just want

people here to realize that change is possible, and people do come to the light if they have the right information.. As much as my past embarrasses me, I want people to know we can bring people over from the other side..

[Mad_Dem_X]

41. Congratulations!

An excellent decsription of the Dems! :applause: :kick:

[myrna minx]

43. Congratulations!

:bounce:

[Bill McBlueState]

44. that's excellent

This concept could be adapted to specific issues in a platform:

Economic issues: We're pro-people, not pro-business
Abortion: We're pro-people, not pro-fetus
Gun safety: We're pro-people, not pro-gun
War: We're pro-people, not pro-war

and so on.

Putting people first is what makes us all Democrats.

[Scriptor Ignotus]

46. so well put

too bad you don't work for the DNC.

[Joe Fields]

47. Your welcome.

[Booster]

49. It was a pleasure to vote for your entry. You deserve to win.

:toast:

[Mnemosyne]

50. Congrats! You've hit it right on converted_dem! n/t

:applause::applause::toast::applause::applause:

:yourock:

[sellitman]

52. Awesome! Can I use that quote in my tagline?

No wonder it won!

Great job!

[converted_democrat]

53. Sure you can.. I'd be honored.. Thank you.. nt