C-Span Up Now for EST! Dem Candidates in Iowa/Plus BIG Clinton Speech!

[KoKo]

You will cry your eyes out over our Dem Candidates.....How good they are.....you will bawl your eyes out over Clinton's SPEECH OF THE CENTURY: THE NEW ROAD FOR DEMS! CLINTON AT HIS MOST MAGINIFICENT!

AND HE DOESN'T READ FROM A TELEPROMPTER! LOTS OF BUSH TRASHING! TOO MUCH GOOD UPLIFTING STUFF FOR US WHO ARE HERE IN THE WILDERNESS!

SET YOUR VCR'S! TAPE WATCH........I'M NOT KIDDING YOU........YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC CENTURY! (If only Gore was there.....we would be rolling on the floor frothing at the mouth!)

IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE WE HEARD INTELLIGEN FOLKS ..........SINCE WE KNEW WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT...............PLEASE TUNE IN!

[wyldwolf]

1. Clinton spoke yet?

[KoKo]

2. Hang in their through our great Dem Candidates speeches...he's at END!

Watch it, Please......all of them!

[KoKo]

3. Dean up Now......Great Speech..........check it out!

Now!

[disgruntella]

5. Dean: "you cannot trust the republicans with your money"

That's the truth!

[Democat]

4. The feed is available on the web too!

In case you aren't near a TV:

http://www.c-span.org/watch/index.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS&ShowVidDays=30&ShowVidDesc=

[CMT]

6. Edwards and Dean have given great speeches

Dean really rocked the crowd.

[Woodstock]

7. That was Dean's best speech ever

and I've heard them all! :)

[CMT]

8. I loved it

when he threw the "tax and spend" line back in the Republcan faces.

[Woodstock]

10. and the rip on Rush Limbaugh!!!

:)

[KoKo]

9. Please hang in for Clinton......Tom Harkin and his wife's speech are great

as a "Pre-Clinton Warm up.!" I don't think you all will be disappointed. I've been around to hear many Dem speeches......tonight is worth all of them. They had me in tears....Clinton.....is magnificent......for all his flub ups.....and problems and the couple of policies I think he was so wrong on: NAFTA/ FTC DEREG........

This Speech of Clinton's is NOT TO BE MISSED! I had tears running down my face.....I don't cry easily.....It's BEEN SO LONG!!! And, he doesn't even read from a "telepromter" ........it's off the cuff.......he can do it......CHIMP IS AN IDIOT...

Look at what We DEMS HAD! IF ONLY CLINTON HADN't SCREWED AROUND.

This speech is Clinton at his BEST! Why the man won two elections agains everything the Repugs could throw against him. Yes! I have problems with how he let us down......But, I can listen and feel good about why I'm a Democrat when I hear him speak......for this .........tonight .......I'm very thankful.........I am.

[CMT]

12. will stay tuned

eom.

[CMT]

11. Graham not flashy but making lots of sence

eom.

[robsul82]

13. Did he mean to say...

...Saddam bin Forgotten? LOL, Dean went right over to Carol's ear, whispered something, and she laughed. On that note, Carol seems to find it impossible not to smile, hehe, that's a very warm trait.

Later.

RJS

[Woodstock]

18. Osama bin forgotten

is what Graham said/meant - he voted against the Iraq war.

He gave a really good speech! Dean was agreeing.

[robsul82]

20. I know he MEANT...

...Osama, and yeah, Graham made a good speech. It just seemed like Dean made a joke about it to Carol, lol. He also pursed his lips when the mic went out as Graham was speaking, as it seemed he was trying to keep from giggling. Gahhhh, cut to the Big Dog's speech!

Later.

RJS

[Woodstock]

22. I disagree - Dean likes/respects Graham

He was agreeing with Graham - they have similar views on the fiscal/foreign policy/war issues, and when he leaned towards Braun, it was to show appreciation for the Osama bin Forgotten bit. Bank on it.

[robsul82]

23. Well, I don't think having a little private laugh...

...if a mic goes out for a couple seconds is necessarily disrespect, it WAS funny, as Bob didn't seem to notice. Ohhhh, there's Bill!

Later.

RJS

[KoKo]

15. Stay with it....hang in...you even have to wait through Kerry signing auto

graphs in the crowed for must be 5 minutes....and then Harkin....so if you don't have patience have dessert...or whatever you do on Saturday Nights.....and then come back to Clinton's Speech....Or, set your VCR or TIVO and just wait to review it.

It's so good.....and I'm not trying to"set up to disappoin"t anyone on DU by going on about this....but it's just so good.

[sham]

14. I love our candidates!

Unfortunately, I missed CMB and Kerry, but I'm sure they were outstanding, just like the ones I did see. I have my favorites, but today, I love them all. Well, the ones who are present, anyway. ;)

In a little while, the Big Dog will give one hell of a speech (stick around for it -- it's worth it), and he will talk about the strength of this field. He is right. They have all made me proud today.
:grouphug:

[robsul82]

16. That dude...

...MCing the event has to stop bellowing into the microphone, lol, it sounds really stupid.

Later.

RJS

[Beetwasher]

17. Cool, They're Crankin' the Led Zep!

Oh and all the speeches are cool too!

[Woodstock]

19. I was thinking the same thing - Iowa rocking to Led Zep

You know we must be political junkies watching speeches on Saturday night - and having fun. :)

[Beetwasher]

21. LOL!

Yeah, well, in my defense for being home on a Sat. night, posting, watching politics and having a beer and "relaxing", I was out late last night getting Will Pitt drunk and then I went to the Yankee game this afternoon. What's your excuse? ;-)

[Woodstock]

25. Also in recovery mode

with the help of a little Baileys on the rocks! :)

[PA-DEM]

24. Big Dawg

Looks like Bill dropped about 20 pounds. LOOKING GOOD

[robsul82]

26. He IS looking...

...REALLY thin, wow! Good job, Bill! WE MISS YOU!

Later.

RJS

[magnolia]

73. He...

...went on the South Beach diet.

[diplomats]

27. He did

No more jokes about his thunder thighs and spare tire!

[robsul82]

28. "On January 20, 2005..."

Good job, Mr. Tom Harkin! ZING! lol

EDIT: Sweet, Harkin's attacking Bush over the election.

Later.

RJS

[newsguyatl]

29. Mr. Tom Harkin

:yourock:

[KoKo]

30. Harkin's wife was pretty good, too...fiesty!

Harkin's making good points.....He's a real "heart" of the Dem party....reminds me sometimes of Kucinich...
Two Dems with such great hearts and ideas.......

The "Good Guys" don't always make it.....but they are the folks who keep us "grounded" in principle and goodness of spirit.....imho....anyway....

[KoKo]

34. Hang in! Clinton's coming up...you won't be able to leave the tube!

Really........

[disgruntella]

31. lol harkin!

Introducing Clinton: "He still drives those right-wingers nuts, and that's why we love him... BILL CLINTON!"

[in_cog_ni_to]

32. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

he's getting ready to speak, NOW! Thank You! I had forgotten about this. I LOVE HIM!

[robsul82]

33. "Don't Stop..."

...ohhhhh, it's a good day. Hehe, Clinton did his cocky little headshake before going to the podium, I love that!

Later.

RJS

[newsguyatl]

35. "Nobody did a better job on healthcare than Gov. Howard Dean"

--Bill Clinton today

[JasonBerry]

36. So Far --- I don't get all the excitement

The build up on DU from a couple of posters was this was some GREAT event. I hate to rain on the parade, but so far - this is run of the mill rally stuff. But, Bill's just started - maybe there's something here that will make it worth the wait. Just my opinion.

[KoKo]

40. Jason LISTEN TO CLINTON!!!!!!! HANG IN THERE!!!

really! :D

[JasonBerry]

50. Clinton was good!

No question about it. But it just proved to me, once again, how he TOWERS over this field. Despite what he said, I think this is a weak, weak field. VERY weak. But Clinton? He was good. Glad I tuned in for that!

[Beetwasher]

37. Joking On The Square

You've just seen it defined. Those of you who have read the new Franken book know what I'm talking about.

[tedoll78]

68. YES!

Joking on the square! lol!

[blm]

38. Watching Clinton....who would NOT vote for him

IWR support, notwithstanding?

[Tinoire]

59. You know

without the hindsight of GATT, NAFTA, WTO, Welfare Reform, Haiti, Kosovo etc... I would vote for him again because Bill is a great man/ leader and one of the most charismatic politicians of our lives.

Even with the hindsight of those things (mentioned above) he'd probably still be able to sell this eskimo that broken refrigerator ;)

Yeah... you're right "Watching Clinton....who would NOT vote for him"

[in_cog_ni_to]

39. Is this one of the greatest

minds you have ever seen! This man is AWESOME! Damn! Just listen to this speech......from the heart and from the brain! He is SO damn smart!

[Beetwasher]

41. That line about governing by experiment etc.

Brilliant. Having just read "Demon Haunted World" I think maybe it might have been inspired by Sagan...

[KoKo]

42. Did you hear how he said he's now "Wealthy American?..Got Tax Cut?"

and how he TURNS that back on the REPUGS? If only our candidates could do this!

[KoKo]

43. Hang in! He builds it up with so many Talking Points to Use Agains Repugs!

I was scribbling on a note pad........(and I had actually started to blame him..for stuff) OMG....

He is a MASTER! And the BEST of our DEMS! INSPIRATION......Yes....hes a politician...but what a magnificent one! Compare him to Chimpy, DeLay, Lott.........and the rest of the Repugs........

[in_cog_ni_to]

49. OMG! OMG! OMG!

He is by FAR, the GREATEST speaker! That was fantastic! I am going to watch that over and over and over. Look at the difference in him and the shrub...night and day!

[gully]

56. I have a grass roots idea....based on your post and what BC said.

He said that if the average person was simply 'aware'. Let's make them aware...

I think DU'ers in every state should/could take note of the 'talking points' make flyers and distribute them on cars in malls etc...

Grass roots DU-ers! Anyone else interested? Can WE make a difference?

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. That is the least I would do

I am going to watch him again and make note of his "talking points" like Koko did and do exactly what you suggest...hand them out, spread the word. Let my neighbors know what this administration has done and what the Dems will do to fix it. He's so incredible! I'm in awe, again!

[gully]

60. I think we need to take notes and put up a printable flyer...perhaps here

at DU? Or have one of our own create an educational website with links/refs and the printable flyer.

I think we could distribute them when we go to the mall/shopping/church whatever?

Thoughts...???

Should we start an idea / discussion thread?
We have DU-ers in every state. Each of us can print and distribute a certain number weekly? I think WE can really have an impact.

[in_cog_ni_to]

65. Excellent idea!

Start a thread and they shall follow. :) I would gladly hand out flyers on a constant basis....until we get the shrub OUT of our House!

[gully]

66. Activism, or GD? Or both...

What's the best place to start said thread gang? And please HELP... eek!

[in_cog_ni_to]

67. Hmmm...

GD is good. I think.

[gully]

72. Thanks, posted activism, and will copy over to GD, hope to see you!!

there... ;)

[KoKo]

69. I hope someone posts the Talking Points tommorrow..I was scribling as fast

as I could.....but I wanted to get back here and do an alert for the speech...I'm going to think overnight and then watch it again......

It would be great if one of you posted....what you all thought.....there's so much there to ponder.....

And, it's so upbeat.....

[TheDonkey]

52. Kerry may use that angle...

but Clinton makes a much more powerful statement. It would piss the republicans off as well as not make him seem so elitist as he was obviously born into a lower class.

[LittleApple81]

48. I WAS APPLAUDING, SITTING THERE JUST BY MYSELF!

I can see why Clinton drives the Repugs crazy. He is just too much for this cartoon characters that we have now in power.

[Beetwasher]

44. Hasn't Looked Down at A Script Once

as far as I can tell...Incredible...

[LWolf]

45. I've got it from the CSpan site; Clinton is on now.

I missed everybody else. :-(

Vintage Clinton.

[wyldwolf]

46. I wish I was Bill Clinton!

[CMT]

47. Clinton--good as always!!

he should give the keynote address at the Dem convention on opening night becuz no one does better than Clinton in contrasting what we had with what we now have.

[LWolf]

51. "We Are Family"

I can't think of a more appropriate song; or a more timely reminder for DUers.

[robsul82]

54. I don't know, I love...

...their playing of the COWBELL! Gotta have more cowbell, baby!

Later.

RJS

[KoKo]

57. Yes........that song.......it was really what it's all about....We are

.....Fam-i-ly! All my brothers, sisters and Me! (So sad to me....what this country has become because of the mean spiritednes of the Repugs).....and their corrupt, divisive, philosophy.......

[in_cog_ni_to]

53. I want Bill Clinton back!

sigh* wouldn't it be wonderful to have him as President again? Now I'm depressed...look at the sh** for brains we're stuck with. :-(

[Woodstock]

55. We miss you Bill!!!

Nice job. Excellent job.

The man is a natural with a capital n.

[tjdee]

61. Bill Clinton is SUCH an amazing personality.

He spoke so plainly, made jokes....completed sentences...

And what a message--I'm so glad that he realizes that Americans don't know what's going on, and that he shares my thoughts on the Sunday talking heads who don't express outrage with what's going on...

Even Republicans drink water! Awesome.

[kodi]

62. fantastic clinton he just set the narrative for the '04 "who do you hire?"

watching bill clinton talk extemperaniously for 25-30 minutes, i marveled at him as he moved quickly with his attack on the fundamental "conventional wisdom" that all the current democratic canidates are "small" by casting such view points as merely a sign of ignorance. it was a feat worthy of cicero.

but the two strains he spoke of his were clearly his opinion of what the cornerstones of the rhetoric the democrats should use as powerful weapons against the GOP and conservatives in general.

1. you must win locally.

2. make the presidential campaign about a decsion the voters have to make on who they hire in novermebr 2004.

bill clinton is in a class by himself as a public speaker. there is no one like him.

[KoKo]

64. Kodi, it's been so long most of us had forgotten. Nice Post & points......

Thanks.

[oasis]

63. It's good to see heartland Democrats braving the rain in support of

their leaders. Hopefully there will be a replay tommorow for those who missed today's telecast.

[KYDEM]

70. Drive the re-pugs crazy

Tell them how Bush gave Clinton a Huge tax break :) and they are cutting the police force so that the terrorist can get us.

[kayleybeth]

71. Dang.

I missed it. Tuned in right at the end when Clinton was shaking hands with the crowd on his way out. Anyone know if/when this will be replayed? Thanks.