Reply #87: HAHAHA! [View All]

[Northwind]

The way some Kerry cultists act, you'd think their guy was still at single digits in the polls or something.

Fact: Kerry played it politically safe with his IWR position.

Fact: Dean took a political gamble with his IWR position, though it should be noted he had less to lose.

Fact: Both men benefited from their approach, but the Democratic Party at large benefitted more from Dean's position. Additionally, Kerry ended up benefitting fom Dean's stance, because now Kerry can assume the same position in fact as well as in word without it seeming too outlandish.

Fact: Kerry won the primary. Dean readily acknowledged this and has pledged to support Kerry and campaign for him, and has done so enthusiastically and consistantly.

Fact: The vast majority of Dean supporters have done the same thing, at Dean's heartfelt request.

Fact: The Democratic Party and Kerry owe Dean a huge debt, which they have themselves acknowledged.

Fact: Quoting speeches means absolutely nothing. I can quote lots of speeches by Bush which are in direct contradiction to his actions. Actions matter more than words. Roughly equal worded positions mean nothing when one man's (read: Dean's) actions were more significant, more courageous, and above all more correct.

Opinion: Harcore Kerry Cultists are the worst winners in the history of the universe. I do not say Kerry himself, he has been remarkably gracious in victory, but even Bush followers showed more class in 2000 than DU Kerry Cultists do now.