Sen Al Franken: The most important post you値l read all day (Daily Kos Diary)

[kpete]

The most important post you値l read all day
by Sen Franken

Mon Aug 02, 2010 at 01:56:02 PM PDT

Okay, I値l admit it: That痴 kind of a big claim. After all, I don稚 know what else you値l read today.

But I do know that, whether it痴 a wacky conservative rant on the Fox News website or a diary on Daily Kos, it値l load at the same speed.

But imagine if that weren稚 the case.

I had a great time at Netroots Nation getting to meet many of you in person, and left feeling energized and motivated for the fight ahead.

But the fight ahead is a big one, and losing it could permanently damage the netroots, the progressive movement, and our democracy.

I知 talking about net neutrality -- THE First Amendment issue of our time.

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MORE: http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/8/2/889716/-The-most-important-post-youll-read-all-day
PETITION: http://www.alfranken.com/index.php/splash/netneutrality_vid/

[mmonk]

1. Recommended.

[lob1]

2. K&R.

[LaydeeBug]

3. kick. rec.

[BrklynLiberal]

4. Did not think I could be even more in awe of Sen Franken...but I was wrong.

[walldude]

5. Funny how a comedian is turning out to be one of the best

and brightest politicians on the scene today.

Thanks Al! This should truly be the... Al Franken Decade.

[Donald Ian Rankin]

8. No, not really, I think.

A lot of the communication skills you need in politics are ones that are probably honed quite well by the practice of verbal comedy. And it's also a good way to build up name-recognition.

[rurallib]

17. plus being able to see through the bullshit.

eta - and a very healthy skepticism.

[myrna minx]

9. I got to meet him yesterday.

He's the real deal.

[Kurovski]

14. You know all the stars!

I will have to spread some rumors.

:hi:

:kick:

[myrna minx]

16. I'm like a K-Tel record with all the original stars!

Here's Al's snappy bowling shirt.

[Kurovski]

34. Is that the event? Is that you spinning records?!

Oh, wait, that's just a bar table. :loveya:

[myrna minx]

38. LOL - yes, that was the fundraiser I was at on Sunday.

Al's wife Franni is DJ. :D

:loveya:

[Kurovski]

39. Is that a new Avatar you're sporting, my queen?

It makes me feel like I should put some pants on. :scared:

[Kurovski]

15. ...I mean a rumor beyond the Great Ankle Scandal of election 2000.

Stay clear of Al Gore, ma'am.

[Jackpine Radical]

10. Certain "comedians" are better classified as philosophers.

Will Rogers, George Carlin, Colbert, and Franken come to mind as handy examples.

There is actually a long tradition of this; the court jesters were often the only ones who could tell the monarchs what they needed to hear.

[dogday]

12. Al made his money first. Now he has become a great civil servant.

Good for him :thumbsup:

[harun]

33. Doing a great job. I used to listen to his radio show. I think he really got a great

feel from that of what people in America want. He got elected and did something few politicians today have done, and that is improve. He didn't just take care of a few things he promised on the campaign trail, he has principles and is preaching them. Trying to show people why this is a better way and why the Progressives are right.

[rainy]

35. "those holy fools, the simply see too much too clearly." Mark Crispin Miller

[bobburgster]

6. Recommended and signed

[blondeatlast]

7. k/r & Facbooked! nt

[a kennedy]

11. kick

:kick: atta boy Al....ya do Minnesota proud..... :patriot: :applause:

[WillyT]

13. Way Ta Go Al !!! - K & R !!!

:yourock:

:kick:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

18. K&R

Done!

[russspeakeasy]

19. Recommended and signed.....

[orbitalman]

20. I agree, the last vestige of free speech. nt

[TBF]

21. Highly recommend. nt

[MissDeeds]

22. I can't believe someone just gave this an unrec

WTH???

K&R - and petition signed.

[ProSense]

24. There are people unrec'ing threads that aren't about jobs or ending the war.

This is an important issue, but likely not to those who constantly ask, "will it create jobs"?

[LittleGirl]

23. Finished his book (Liars) within the past 20 days

That man is a treasure to America!

[Uncle Joe]

25. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, kpete.

[Jefferson23]

26. Thanks kpete, done and considering the subject matter, most important is an understatement here. n/t

[red red red]

27. K & R n/t

[JDPriestly]

28. Sign up. We need a lot more signatures.

I have been reluctant to say much about this because I don't really understand it, and I am afraid I will be tricked. The language "net neutrality" is difficult to understand if you aren't very computer savvy. But I signed Al Franken's petition because I trust him.

Thanks for posting this.

[Deep13]

29. Al, you're the best. nt

[Ignis]

30. K&R.

It's great to see Franken leading the charge on this important issue. :patriot:

[NJmaverick]

31. K & R

[Spheric]

32. K&R /nt

[Greyhound]

36. K&R&S

[Enthusiast]

37. Thanks, kpete. K&R

:fistbump:

[Angry Dragon]

40. Franken and bachmann

both from the same state.

I voted for one and do not live in the others' district, next door though