I think Kerry's people advised him well; however, the truth of the matter is, there would be no way that he would get any attention from the press right now because it is going to be blanketed with Reagan for at least a week. I think Clinton's comments were good. He probably choked on them as he said them, but they were good and Kerry's comments were suspiciously a mirror image of Clinton's.
Sorry to truncate your full post, but I too took a dip in that cesspool of filth that is beyond my comprehension to articulate effectively.
Gawd, I feel so dirty from only having lifted a mere corner the stained and smelly tarpaulin that covers up that source of foul stench and gauche they call a site. I must bathe now.
So do I – granted there may be a bit of political calculation in it – but it is the right thing to do. Unfortunately political invective is so rampant these days (and yes it is way worse at DU then here) that even if he were totally sincere he would be criticized.
Reagan was able to fight – and win – the good fight and still treat his opponents with respect, I hope those days are not gone forever.
Listen up. Getting all worked up about what is posted on DU is like going to a mental asylum and being upset by what the patients say. The people at DU are simply mentally ill. There is no reason to get worked up over them other than the fear of knowing they walk the streets of our country.
I was talking with a choir friend at practice Wed. night. She said she had never seen so much hatred as at that site. She also said that it made her nauseous. Of course, I think she is really smart!
Don't respect him. His motives and statements are purely political. He despised President Reagan
"the SCUM over at DU after the vile hate they have been posting "
Yeah, I was shocked at how absolutely base it is. Even if Clinton died, I think you could at least say something respectful (or be quiet). But I believe Democrats are now completely unhinged, they represent the true lunatic fringe.
Don't give Kerry too much credit, he had no real choice. Any campaigning that he did would be seen as disrespectful and exceedingly negative. It would only serve to remind people of the positive campaigns that Reagan ran.