**Official Edwards Dropping out speech Thread**

[Viva_La_Revolution]

I just can't go through this alone. :(

[JohnLocke]

1. What a setting, wow.

[trueblue2007]

16. I'm watching CNN now and he hasn't given his speech yet

Donna Brazile is speaking. It's a split screen. He is coming on soon. It will be LIVE - coming from New Orleans.

[vanboggie]

2. I'm crying before it starts

This is one of the more horrible moments of my life.

[ShadesOfGrey]

I've been crying off and on all morning ...

This is a very sad day
:hug:

[bdamomma]

40. I have been upset all day.

good to be with you guys though.:grouphug:

[vanboggie]

45. Thx for group hug

Need that right now.

[vanboggie]

67. Outright sobbing now :(

My dogs are looking at me like I'm crazy.

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[Shakespeare]

165. Oh, so non-Hillary supporters are commies?

Careful there--you're outing yourself.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

168. YOUR COMMENTS make you a creep, not the fact that you're a Hillbot.

oh, and you're an asshole too. :)

[Divine Discontent]

160. oh now CLEARLY after seeing this SECOND message

you're an Obama-nut who is trying to disparage the other candidate.. whatever Troll! the Obama camp doesn't want someone like you EITHER... again, I say - are you EVEN in the right PARTY?

pig.

[redqueen]

161. Do you think you're fooling anyone?

Pretty pathetic attempt...

[Yael]

104. I have too

:hug:

[Phillycat]

Please post as much as possible for us cube rats.

Thanks.

[Ninga]

OK - wrote his own speech. After giving his speech he will go and work on a

Habitat for Humanity house.

[vanboggie]

7. Andrea Mitchell sucks

Edwards just couldn't break through. Maybe because he didn't get any decent media coverage, bitch?

Sorry, but I'm one angry person today.

[Eurobabe]

34. She's a partisan media hack

I long for the objective reporting of years gone by. :shrug:

[Irishonly]

42. I just wrote another email blasting her and Tweety

[VenusRising]

49. I said the same thing to her through my teevee.

I don't think she heard me though. x(

[DS1]

20. msnbc.com is streaming it live

use link on home page, nobody there yet. just some rebuilt houses behind

[Phillycat]

28. Nice, I'm in. Thanks.

[Ninga]

3. I have my box of tissue ready and waiting. It will be a terrific and sad speech.

[Mark Twain Girl]

4. This is so hard. Thank you all for being here, so I'm not alone. :(

[vanboggie]

9. I know

I just emailed my husband and told him I wish he was here. Feeling very desolate and alone right now.

[Kajsa]

17. I think we all are, Vanboggie.

Who will speak for us now?

:(

[vanboggie]

39. Right

Crying now.

[Kajsa]

52. You are not alone!

Far from it---:pals:

[vanboggie]

60. Thanks. JRE people are good people :-)

:hug:

[Kajsa]

63. Yeah we are!

Here comes John!

I'm crying now!

forgot the hug---:hug:

[Yael]

111. Yeah, we're pretty cool

:hug:

[Kajsa]

191. -----

:hug:

[Mark Twain Girl]

25. ...

:grouphug:

[Bluebear]

5. How depressing :(

[Egnever]

6. There a link?

[eShirl]

18. here

http://www.cnn.com/video/?iref=videoglobal
click on "Live Video"

[Viva_La_Revolution]

30. CSPAN will have it live, and MSNBC

http://www.c-span.org/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

8. Sorry this had to happen, will miss his message, it was needed.

[Ninga]

10. ACK - I HATE THE CORPORATE PRESS - "why didn't he take off" haircut and hedge fund.

[vanboggie]

11. Bullshit - I hate corp media

Tweety on now to bask in corp media glory

[spooky3]

48. that was outrageous - how about "could it have been our fault, the MSM?"

[krabigirl]

they said that? yuck

[bdamomma]

12. who is showing this, I heard that C span 3 was going to show it.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

15. CNN expecting him any minute. nt

[Ninga]

13. Two larger than life - Obama Clinton - couldn't get traction.

[vanboggie]

23. If John wasn't speaking I couldn't watch

I'm only watching so I can get my long cry about losing JRE overwith.

[The Blue Flower]

14. Want to REALLY get pissed?

This Time article claims that--according to the pundits--it was always a two-person race and Edwards just didn't get it. On how many levels is this just outrageously wrong?

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1708147,00.html

[OzarkDem]

27. True, we refused to accept corporate control

and were silly enough to think we could succeed.

How naive of us. :sarcasm:

[Kajsa]

Screw the pundits!

The ones on CNN can't shut up- they have NO IDEA
what's going on--waiting for John's speech.

But that sure doesn't stop them from babbling on and on and on!!

"Let's speculate"- HEY! Let's NOT!

;(

[redqueen]

70. Is it really so wrong, though? Look how many Dems are A-OK with that!

As for me, yeah, I think it's fucked up as hell.

[krabigirl]

113. screw the corporate media!!!

[Ninga]

Tweety sez "no Edwards endorsement helps Hillary" Tweety sounds mad that

Edwards may not endorse, and sounds like Tweety wants Edwards to endorse Obama.

[Ninga]

19. Tweety sez "no Edwards endorsement helps Hillary" Tweety sounds mad that

Edwards may not endorse, and sounds like Tweety wants Edwards to endorse Obama.

[Divine Discontent]

21. please update with what he says if you can...

I get no channels that broadcast this.


thanks, and :hug: to everyone. This is a horribly sad day in America. He is the people's candidate. The rest were corporate-owned and anyone not acknowledging that is in major denial.

[Nite Owl]

32. Still waiting for him.

I thought for once I would get to vote for who I really wanted at least in the primary.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

36. can you stream video?

see posts #18 and #30 for links to CNN CSPAN and MSNBC

[Divine Discontent]

thank you, I got to see it on net

I am totally convinced he stands up for us truly in his heart - he is a good and honest man, a mature man, a man of love and true "Christ"-like love for his fellow human beings this country has sorely missed the past 40 years...

thanks again...

we must fight on...

:hug:

[spooky3]

said Dems will stand strong together come fall

[bdamomma]

22. what a bad day, Mukasey is lying of course or not saying anything

FISA battle on C Span 2 and I thought I heard that John was going to be C Span 3 who is covering this. What a disappointing day.

it will be on C Span starting shortly

http://c-span.org/watch/cs_cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

[Blaze Diem]

24. John & Elizabeth Edwards Have Made a positive impact through

their message. They could teach the neocons much about grace and dignity and humanity.
I am so sad.
Appreciate this thread right now.
thanks

[WinkyDink]

26. Andrea Mitchell pulled the "Breck Girl" card. Well, she's married to a complete ogre.

[vanboggie]

29. MSNBC worshiping Obama

while waiting for John Edwards. Figures.

[Ninga]

31. Pundits touting Caroline Kennedy, taking lots about Obama, sez Caroline is major positive.

[Ninga]

33. Pundits saying California is now critical, crowds in CA are for Clinton. Ted and Caroline

are powerful, but not enough in Calif to overcome Clinton.

[book_worm]

41. new poll out shows Obama closing gap in CA was posted earlier today on DU

[bdamomma]

35. oof, i am listening to C Span now, Washington Journal on now

one caller is pissed because McCain won in Florida, says she will vote for a Dem if McCain is going to be the candidate.

sorry if I am off topic.

[vanboggie]

37. MSNBC has Obama speech live

Big spew. Try to take away from John and ride his coattails, Mr. Empty Suit.

[Blaze Diem]

59. My feelings bout Obama also.

Who will be first in courting Edwards voters, to tell us they are most like John Edwards?
Which one will spend a couple hours,( complete with press and photo ops,) holding a hammer for NOLA, just like John & family?
Who will be the first to say" See, I'm just like John Edwards".
Can't wait for the ass kissing to begin.

[NJSecularist]

38. Obama honoring Edwards now at his rally

[bigtree]

54. I'll take that ball there, John

what do I do with these other balls I'm holding?

[Blackhatjack]

43. MSM Pundits are blathering about things they know nothing about...

THis is what you get when MSM Pundits have to speculate while they wait for Edwards to speak.

Astonishing that they have no more insight at this point than they obviously do.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

44. CNN talking about the Fed. rate cut while still waiting for Edwards... nt

[Ava]

46. cnn is streaming now.. edwards to come out shortly

http://www.cnn.com/

[Ava]

62. here they come

:(

[Ninga]

47. blah blah blah blah......"Edwards change message more in tune with Obama" bullshit I say.

[vanboggie]

51. Only because Obama grabbed much of John's message

Or tried - arrogance and empty suit couldn't cut it.

[Ninga]

61. Yes, Obama stumbled over the words "two americas" and said "two americans" and had to

correct himself.

If you're gonna be a parrot, better get it right the first time out of your mouth.

[vanboggie]

150. Thanks for the smile

I just finished a sobbing session and you just made me smile with the parrot comparison. Thank you!

[Kajsa]

58. They got it ass backwards.

And they KNOW IT!

:grr:

[redqueen]

77. It *IS* bullshit. On economy, energy and healthcare Hillary's closer to John.

How odd that they'd mislead people!

:sarcasm:

[krabigirl]

124. not at all. Not in tune with either.

[lisainmilo]

50. CRYING NOW!

I'm with you, this is so very sad! He is a good man, trying for our country! I am passionate about JRE as he is about our country. God help us!

[vanboggie]

55. Yes

what you said Lisa :hug:

[bdamomma]

53. starting shortly on C Span

http://c-span.org/watch/cs_cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

[Patiod]

56. I woke up to this in San Diego this morning

Glad I can't watch because I'm in meetings all day.

Too tough. He was my clear #1 favorite, I sent money, I thought he could win it.
:cry:

Glad I don't have to listen to him through the MSM filters. Will check back here to see what he said.

[Misskittycat]

68. Same here. Also, it's my birthday. Happy Birthday to Me. Yuk.

[thevoiceofreason]

166. Happy birthday

Celebrate tomorrow

[Misskittycat]

178. Thanks.

[Kajsa]

204. Happy Birthday,MissKittycat.

I hope you have a good one,
even though this news is very sad.

:pals:

[Ninga]

57. Tweety sez..battle between labor and idealist and intellectual approach to government, is

split of the Dems.

[bdamomma]

64. starting now

[Divine Discontent]

65. here he comes n/t

[Divine Discontent]

110. I am crying as he brings up how people were talking to him the past couple days

and nearly changing his mind... he hears us..


GOD BLESS HIM.

We will gain our party back....

Obama or Clinton better not lie to the people that John represents.


Thank you John!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

66. Here we go.

speaking now

[bdamomma]

69. he is such a good guy, and he cares.

about the American people.

[OzarkDem]

71. He doesn't sound convinced about the Dem party's future

He's giving it very short shrift and moving on to talk about the issues.

[redqueen]

75. He's a smart guy. (nt)

[Phillycat]

72. He looks good. His voice is strong.

Damn, I'm disappointed.

[Blaze Diem]

73. What a beautiful First Family..I am so sorry for this country.

so sorry for those who need this wise and kind man.

'we will never forget'..

I feel like we've lost our "voice" and our hope.
oh my.

[spooky3]

74. reading from notes - very unusual

now describing Americans he had met - one with cleft palate -> universal health care

[Ninga]

This is very hard for him. A bit rushed, but powerful words...talking about workers

being bullied and unions and working people.

Obama and Clinton promised to make "ending poverty" central to their campaign.

[spooky3]

89. yes, it is personal to him

[Ninga]

83. This is very hard for him. A bit rushed, but powerful words...talking about workers

being bullied and unions and working people.

Obama and Clinton promised to make "ending poverty" central to their campaign.

[golddigger]

76. I'm with you Viva...

You are not alone. My wife and I can't stop crying. :grouphug:

[spooky3]

78. "I don't know when our party began to turn away from the poor, the wkg ppl"

[redqueen]

164. He said that? God bless him...

*sigh*

[vanboggie]

79. Doesn't know when our Party turned away from poor

[Barack_America]

82. That was powerful...n/t

[Blue_In_AK]

80. I feel like I did in November 2004

when Kerry/Edwards were robbed. This is such a loss for our country. America deserves what it gets.

[vanboggie]

84. I so totally agree

:grouphug:

[OzarkDem]

85. and in November 2000

deja vu. That's why I'm not sticking around for this campaign. I can't stand to go through it again.

[Blue_In_AK]

114. I am so totally done.

The only thing saving me is Alaska has a wonderful progressive candidate for the House of Representatives that I volunteer for. If she loses her primary in August, then I'm REALLY done. In 40 years I've never had my favorite win ... I can't figure out if my instincts about what would be good for the country are that wrong, or if the rest of the country are just a bunch of idiots. My confidence is really shaken.

[OzarkDem]

130. Me, too n/t

[OzarkDem]

116. He's rallying them to end poverty and improve the country

He's not rallying them to support the Democratic party.

[krabigirl]

105. me too :(

[bdamomma]

140. I know I feel the same way.

so sad, we must do what John says and never give up.

[vanbean]

I agree with you. I cried then too.

Can't help but cry now and wonder how we are going to get our voices heard now.

[roguevalley]

195. I agree Blue. No one represents me now. End of the line again.

Thank god I am not young. If this was all there was and I was young, I would be seriously depressed.

[OzarkDem]

81. Calling on us to take care of each other

the unspoken message seems to be that we can't expect anyone else (including the Democratic party) to do so.

[spooky3]

86. but he said the other campaigns now pledged to include fighting povery

didn't he?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

93. jee, for some reason, I just don't believe them when they say they will. nt

[Ninga]

92. This is his best ever......I am weeping.

[PerpetuallyDazed]

87. "Promise you won't forget us."

:cry:

[Phillycat]

90. Yeah, that made me cry too.

Fuck, he was the good guy. This fucking country gets what it deserves.

[Mark Twain Girl]

99. Ah, reading that, I just about burst into tears at my desk

My heart hurts.

[bdamomma]

107. me too, I am fighting to keep the tears back.

[mzmolly]

199. That's where I lost it.

Completely.

[caseycoon]

88. This is so painful

I'm glad you are all here.

[vanboggie]

98. We're here

Oh my, you had to go through this twice? First DK and now John? I'm sorry!

Oh God, he just said it. Suspending campaign. :hug:

[caseycoon]

118. Thanks vanboggie. I'm in tears. John was the last hope. n/t

[vanboggie]

91. My dogs are even upset

Pit bull trying to lick tears from my face to make me feel better.

[Divine Discontent]

169. bless you and all others who supported the causes he fought for n/t

I am vanquished right now... I'm supposed to work tonight where people are "cheerful" all the time here in FL, and I'm not in the mood. What a powerful speech he just gave from his heart....

he was more than....

READY
TO
LEAD

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

94. This is such a loss.

:cry:

MKJ

[LSK]

95. hes saying "one America", hes almost giving Obamas speech now

[redqueen]

167. Or reclaiming his? Check my sig...

I think it was John's first. Kinda like his policy positions...

[vanboggie]

203. Exactly!

That's what I've been saying for weeks, too, redqueen.

[Ilsa]

96. I am pissed, and I'm taking it out on anyone who says they represent

me politically. My husband is pissed too.

[Roxy66]

97. Now...thats a good and great man.....

[caseycoon]

136. Yes, he is & I'm damn sorry we lost him!

Now if I can just stop crying.

[Eurobabe]

100. This guy is a class act

I don't know how he managed to do this, with his wife in fragile health. Godspeed John Edwards. :patriot:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

101. "this son of a mill worker will be just fine... now we need to make sure America will be fine." nt

[PerpetuallyDazed]

128. Thanks, John...

Thanks a lot. Now to hell in a handbasket we go.

[krabigirl]

102. sigh crying now.

[bdamomma]

103. I don't want him to go!!

:cry:

[spooky3]

108. I'm hopeful we will see him in the next President's administration

[grrr050]

138. I'm tearing Up

I'm not a JE supporter but i like this guy. I can sympathize with his supporter and I respect their feelings right now. I bet you we'll still see him in some kind of powerful capacity. I'm hoping so!

[vanboggie]

106. Don't turn away

He's talking right to us. He knows. But none of the others have your greatness, John. They don't have your heart.

[vanboggie]

122. But John, we no longer have a leader

Oh the pain.

[Phillycat]

109. "Your country needs you. DON'T TURN AWAY".

That's what he said to us.

[PerpetuallyDazed]

135. But isn't HE turning away from US?

I just don't understand... Didn't he say he was taking this "all the way"? :shrug:

[redqueen]

171. HE "got the message" last night.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4285825

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4286520

I hope more do, soon...

[Lydia Leftcoast]

112. He didn't endorse anyone

:shrug:

[OzarkDem]

126. He knows the party is a lost cause right now

there's nothing to be gained by endorsing any of its candidates - they're both controlled by corporate America and will not work for change.

[bdamomma]

151. he doesn't have too.

[lisainmilo]

155. He endorsed the party itself...no specific candidate.n/t

[redqueen]

172. Hopefully because he's KEEPING HIS DELEGATES... VOTE FOR HIM!

:bounce:

[Beausoir]

What a family. So sorry to see this.

[Tatiana]

115. I am at work dabbing tears from my eyes.

So sad

John Edwards is a good man

:cry:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

117. Thread 2 is up for post speech Puditation

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4292333

[Lifelong Protester]

119. Ok, now I'm crying

Feel as bad as I did when RFK was shot, when MLK was shot. Feel as afraid as I did when I heard JFK was shot. I feel like this country just can't support someone who cares about the poor and disenfranschised.

I am feeling abandoned. And I have to turn the tv off now because I don't want to hear the CNN vultures pick apart what went wrong.

We LOVE you John...and more importantly, we need you as our champion.

[Wisconsin for Hill]

129. oh get OVER it

HRC is, will be, and always was the inevitable nominee. Now get on board or get out of the way.

[TornadoTN]

134. Well, at least as a Hillary supporter you aren't afraid to tell the truth

Wow, your message is very telling of that camp.

[redqueen]

174. That's a troll... don't let it color your perception of "that camp".

[OzarkDem]

Fuck off

I had planned to vote for your candidate if they make it to the GE. Don't make me reconsider. I don't vote for swine.

[EFerrari]

141. Oh, you hillary supporters are charmers, all right. n/t

[golddigger]

147. Hmmmmm....I see the spammers are out today.

I don't think you do your candidate any good acting this way. Which leads me to believe your maybe not for HRC.:nuke:

[mentalsolstice]

170. You don't speak for all Hillary supporters!

Shoo, shoo, go away! This Hillary supporter very much appreciated JE's message, and I'm sad to see him leaving the campaign.

[Wisconsin for Hill]

173. and what was his message?

Sheesh, call a spade a spade. These are fringe voters mourning their fringe candidate.

[bdamomma]

180. now that is cold and rude response

[Lifelong Protester]

196. Thanks for stepping in

I thought it pretty rude and cold also.

[TheWatcher]

192. Nah. Think I'll stay in the way.

Care to take a shot at moving me?

Why stop at only one stupid act for the day?

[Yael]

198. And the ignore list grows by another one

[PerpetuallyDazed]

143. I share your pain...

:hug:

[Phillycat]

120. "Let's Go To Work"

Well, damn. He's right - gotta keep truckin.

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[bdamomma]

123. He's a champion of the people.

he cares about the poor.
and Gore cares about our environment they are working for us behind the scenes.


What John Said NEVER GIVE UP.

[yodermon]

125. what does "suspending" a campaign mean? n/t

[Blackhatjack]

137. There are logistical details that require that particular term 'suspending'...

... to wind down a national campaign it takes time to comply with all the financial requirements and campaign financing reporting laws, etc.

It should not be read as indicating he might still be in the race.

[Freddie Stubbs]

159. It means he wants to hold on to his 26 delegates

[redqueen]

176. It means he will probably keep his delegates... vote for him in the primary.

I think it's VERY telling that he hasn't endorsed.

Very telling indeed.

[Kajsa]

127. The best candidate just stepped down.

I love that man- I just love him!!

No one but NO ONE speaks for us
like he does!!

:cry:

[vanboggie]

You've got that right

That pretty much sums it up for all of us, Kajsa. We no longer have anyone speaking for us. I loved the man and his message, too!

[Kajsa]

142. Thanks!

:hug:

[dchill]

131. I just don't get it...

I can see why, but not why now. Maybe it will become clear in the near future...

[LibDemAlways]

144. Me too. I just watched it and kept thinking,

"Am I missing something?" There was no explanation.

[lisainmilo]

184. Just my opinion, but I think he is out of $$$ for the race. n/t

[redqueen]

179. I bet he got the message...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4285825

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4286520


Please vote for him anyway... he can use the delegates.

[dchill]

194. Thanks - I get it.

I wonder how far they'd go - if Edwards got the nomination or won the election. Or do I already know?

[BlackVelvet04]

132. I seldom cry over anything....

I seldom admit when I do cry, but Edwards said something that got to me. It's not just about supporting a candidate, it's about supporting a CAUSE.

I will choose a cause.. Habitat for Humanity, or the local foodbank, or the local homeless shelter, I don't know what yet. But the cause of eradicating poverty is important and he woke us up to that. Thanks, John Edwards and bless you in whatever you choose to do from here.

[Divine Discontent]

145. that IS powerful! n/t

[Mark Twain Girl]

148. Same here, this is not typical for me at all, but I'm choking back tears

and trying to keep it together at work.

I feel like I lost something very hopeful and real. I understand supporting the cause -- and that's the real issue -- but for right now, I feel heartbroken for my country.

[BlackVelvet04]

175. if we now embrace and fight for the cause....

we further John's work, and if we continue and expand his work WE win...he wins.

I understand the hurt because I feel it, too.

[Yael]

200. This is a great idea!

Now that I won't be volunteering for any campaigns. I will look up locally to see whats up.

[Blue_In_AK]

133. Thank you all for the play-by-play.

I couldn't watch.

[Kajsa]

189. You're welcome, Blue.

Sorry we got infiltrated by a mean
"little person who lives in the woods"
the actual noun is not allowed here.

This is a very sad day.

;( :pals:

[BluRay01]

139. Moving speech...

He wasn't my candidate, but I respect his message. He's been a vital part of the 2008 primaries, and I hope he'll have an important role in a Democratic presidency. I'm glad to see that Obama and Clinton have both been respectful of him, and pledged to carry on the fight against poverty.

[OzarkDem]

149. No kind words for the party or its candidates - absolutely right

What he didn't say spoke volumes. And Dem candidates and leaders should ignore him and his supporters at their peril.

[redqueen]

181. And his supporters should take the hint... and vote for him if they can.

He can use the delegates.

[islandmkl]

153. For John Edwards:

"Rich fellas come up an' they die, an' their kids ain't no good an' they die out. But we keep a'comin'. We're the people that live. They can't wipe us out; they can't lick us. We'll go on forever, Pa, 'cause we're the people." - Ma Joad to Tom Joad, end of movie "Grapes of Wrath"

[Lifelong Protester]

154. Please tell him thanks for his work thus far...

send him an email directly through the campaign's website.


Sign me:

Wisconsin for anyone BUT HILL

[vanboggie]

157. MSNBC Pundit didn't see anyone shedding tears

Argh.

[iris5426]

163. I switched to c-span when they popped up the split screen and starting bulleting his failures

I couldn't take it...I think I'm done with the TV for the day. I should really try to get some work done, I've done nothing productive so far because I've been so distracted and depressed.

[Mark Twain Girl]

177. Me too, keep trying to work but I can't. Ignore the media.

We wouldn't be here if we had listened to them. Turn it the tv off and know you're not alone.

[iris5426]

185. But I do think we are here at DU because we don't listen to them

Or at least take what they say with a grain of salt...I think I'm done with the MSM for a while though, maybe just Keith from time to time...

[Mark Twain Girl]

187. I agree, friend -- sorry, my words were poorly chosen

I meant, we came to DU and we supported a cause because we didn't accept the messages of the media. They were always there with an agenda, and the agenda continues. It's a hard day... Sigh.

[bdamomma]

188. the media has not served the people, just have served them lies.

and covering up the truth. It's all about money and their corporations.

[redqueen]

182. They're still trying so hard... it's so transparent...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4285825

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4286520


His supporters should vote for him anyway if they're not in a 'winner take all' state... he can use the delegates.

[marlakay]

183. I am sorry for you guys

I felt sucker punched when I realized Gore wasn't running and stayed off the blogs for weeks and had to watch movies, read fiction and do other stuff besides politics and stay away from news.

Thats all I can suggest. I am leaning one way now but I changed my avatar to a glass of wine because it has all gotten so crazy and fucked up wine is the only thing I want to stand for now.

I think we should all try to be as neutral as we can while still supporting our candidate. Remember once again our common goal of getting the republicans out.

[Wisconsin for Hill]

202. but there is ONE candidate, ONE who can and will get the pukes out

and that candidate is HRC. The sooner Obama drops out the better. Then we can concentrate on the REAL prize!

[ClericJohnPreston]

186. You all know where I stand

I need someone who will pick up the mantle of the Progressives and I don't see any CORPORATE shills doing that.

John spoke for me in all issues, especially those dealing with poverty and corporate despotism.

I really don't see anyone who is left, CREDIBLY picking up John's challenge to corporate power and empowering the disenfranchised. My hope is that the Convention is reached with no clear winner, forcing a brokered Convention. Perhaps this isn't over yet. One can only hope.

[nonconformist]

190. This is really difficult.

These pundits aren't making it any easier. I'm so sick of being made to feel insignificant... OVER AND OVER again.

:cry:

[judaspriestess]

193. I did not watch his speech but I cannot stop crying

I am deeply saddened and heart broken. I grew up poor, Hispanic, single parent home, every fucking strike against me, I persevered but what about the other poor kids who can't and won't cause no one gives a shit about the poor?

[earth mom]

197. OMFG! I just found out & I am so upset I don't know whether to scream or cry!

WHY JOHN WHY?!!!!! :cry: :argh:


I'm putting on my tinfoil hat because this is so god damned fishy it ain't funny! And I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks of that! :tinfoilhat:


Oh and stick a fork in the United States people because WE ARE DONE!!! IT's OVER. SO OVER.

[Vinca]

201. John gave a moving speech. He's a truly great person and

I know he'll figure prominently in the next administration. One pundit nailed the reason for no traction in one word: timing. He may have run too long and peaked too early. It doesn't mean he wasn't the best one for the job.