Why ZOT! will be the next President of the United States of America

[admittedly an opposing view]

Howard Dean is a mainstream candidate; he enjoys support across the broad mainstream of U.S. political opinion, from Greens to Republicans, between and beyond, who particularly appeals to metrosexual confederates. Many of his positions are consistent with those of traditional Conservatives and Libertarians.

Howard Dean is not an ideologue; he bases his positions on the facts, and when the facts change he adjusts to the changes.

Howard Dean is not a weathervane; he does not have to take a poll, convene a focus group, or consult with political hacks to find out what his convictions are, or to act upon them.

Howard Dean is a long proven balanced budget fiscal conservative; he knows that without a balanced budget and an adequate reserve, government will not be able to provide the services citizens not only desire, not only deserve, but need. When Howard Dean succeeded to the Governorship of Vermont, he inherited a serious budget deficit. (Vermont is one of only two states that does not have a constitutional balanced budget requirement.) Governor Dean submitted and achieved eleven successive balanced budgets, paid down a large portion of the state debt, and accumulated a sizable reserve fund. At the same time, he lowered taxes, encouraged business, protected the environment, and brought medical insurance to virtually everyone in the state. As a result of his fiscal conservatism, Vermont is the only state that has not had to increase taxes or reduce public services during the current recession. Is it any wonder that he was the longest-serving governor in the history of the United States, returned to office five times?

Howard Dean is restoring participatory democracy; his is the first true grassroots campaign in decades at least. Other candidates tout their "grassroots" campaigns, which are top-down, centrally controlled organizations of "little people" following orders and big donors expecting access. Of course the Dean campaign has a headquarters, paid staffers, and everything else necessary; but its hallmark is its huge network of self-organizing, self-actuating, autonomous support groups and individuals, who are continually made to feel welcome, to feel trusted, and to feel that their opinions are listened to.

Howard Dean knows how to bring about universal health coverage, and is commited to doing so. Both as practicing physician and as governor, Howard Dean has shown he knows how to get the job done. His solutions are practical; they would not pass any test of ideological purity, but they work. If Vermont, which is almost exactly average in per capita income, can achieve nearly 100% health care coverage, so can the entire United States.

Howard Dean and "wedge" issues. Shallow propagandists who show their contempt for the voters by practicing the politics of division will have rocky soil to plow with Howard Dean. With regard to the Iraq war, when people ranging from Senator Edward Kennedy and Senator Robert Byrd to former President George H.W. Bush and Pat Buchanan are all in broad agreement with Howard Dean, it is pretty hard to paint him as outside the mainstream on that issue. With respect to civil rights for gays, Howard Dean's position is indistinguishable from that of Vice President Dick Cheney and in accordance with the expressed opinions of voters. On race relations, Howard Dean has what is arguably one of the best positions of a major party candidate in recent times--and it's for real.

[EggsAckley]

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[Conspiracy Guy]

get real and go home.

[Geronimo]

and when the facts change he adjusts to the changes...

stop it, you're killing me...lol

[Prime Choice]

*sniff* *sniff*

I smell ozone.

[doodad]

Buh-bye.

[Corin Stormhands]

Welcome to FR admittedly an opposing troll.

Enjoy yer stay. It won't be long.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Troll Ping

[Pikamax]

"At the same time, he lowered taxes, encouraged business, protected the environment, and brought medical insurance to virtually everyone in the state. As a result of his fiscal conservatism, Vermont is the only state that has not had to increase taxes or reduce public services during the current recession. Is it any wonder that he was the longest-serving governor in the history of the United States, returned to office five times?
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outright boldface lie.

[Bob]

You really ought to put a barf alert on tripe such as this.

[Prime Choice]

Ah yes...the good ol' Metrosexual!

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

"Goodbye, Mr. Anderson..."

[hchutch]

ZOTHawk One, release on my command.

Drop now-now-now.

[Lunatic Fringe]

Howard Dean is a mainstream candidate

No need to read further....

[GOPJ]

Why pigs will fly tomorrow...

[Maceman]

Gee. I never thought of it this way.

I guess you're right. Bush is toast. There is NO way he can defeat Dean. Thanks for removing the scales from my eyes. I can see clearly now.

In fact, I think Bush should just resign now, and invite Dean to take over. (I know it wouldn't be constitutional, but I'm sure the 9th Circuit Court could make it happen.)

[Patriotic Bostonian]

Take your leftist views to a site that cares. This is a conservative website. And, your post is full of crap to boot.

[Jonah Hex]

"Arrrr... to Davey Jone's locker with the scallawag!"

[Conspiracy Guy]

Conspiracy guy has never been to Dallas. That is not him just behind Oswald.

[Prime Choice]

And lo...here's another ringing endorsement for your Metrosexual candidate!