CLARK supporters and well-wishers only (thread #2)

[Skinner]

This is the official thread for Clark supporters and well-wishers to discuss his performance in the Maine caucus, free of disruption.

If you are not a Clark supporter or a well-wisher, please do not post in this thread. The purpose of this thread is for disruption-free discussion among Clark supporters. Any negative posts by opponents will be deleted by the moderators. We will open up separate threads where supporters of the other candidates can interact without disruption from opponents.

[Kathleen04]

1. Thanks for the 2nd thread, Skinner n/t

[SW FL Dem]

31. Edwards is gaining :(

Light those candles.

[bigwillq]

2. Go Clark from a Dean supporter

Second in Tenn is possible. Keep the faith.

[xultar]

7. Thanks sooo much! your good wishes are very appreciated! n/t

:hug:

[bigwillq]

19. I hope Clark (and Dean) stay in the race n/t

[Jerseycoa]

3. TN: 28% reporting - Clark 2nd Edwards Gaining

Kerry 50,296 40% 0
Clark 31,283 25% 0
Edwards 31,182 25% 0
Dean 6,318 5% 0
Sharpton 2,081 2% 0
Kucinich 723 0% 0

[xultar]

4. CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!

U WES A!!!!

[Nashyra]

10. Clark now up by about 700 votes in Tn

I think I can not stay and watch this tonite. Going to see the movie Miracle and come home up beat.

[laruemtt]

5. clark 25% - edwards 25% now

just posted on the blog telling him we'll be with him in till he's in the WH and beyond - calling and donating!

[Mass_Liberal]

9. YAY CLARK!!!

Get 2nd!!! Stay in it, for all of us!!

[bigwillq]

6. Why is there a second thread?

is it b/c of that bozo who got all their messages deleted?

[Kathleen04]

14. Nah, we're the chattiest group of supporters

and filled up multiple threads last time too. :)

[bigwillq]

24. Chatty? Ya think

just jokes. OK you cleared it up for me.

[maddezmom]

nah. it was just getting too long

:) Clark supporters post a lot! LOL

[LTR]

8. He may be #2 in TN

But he already has a second thread going!

I'm voting for him in Wisconsin next week, and dragging my girlfriend to do the same (she's never voted, but likes Clark).

[Jerseycoa]

13. TN: 30% reporting - Clark-Edwards 24%

Kerry 54,582 40% 0 30%
Clark 33,221 24% 0
Edwards 32,852 24% 0
Dean 6,586 5% 0
Sharpton 2,342 2% 0
Kucinich 768 1% 0

[democratreformed]

18. Yeah!

Thank you!

[laruemtt]

11. both at 24% now!

[BootinUp]

12. Southern Boys 48% vs Kerry 40%

[Jerseycoa]

15. See that?

Shit Shit Shit

[laruemtt]

17. that DOES sound better!

[xultar]

16. OK, I'm postive that Viagra affects brain activity, CNN has the proof! nt

CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!

[thelocalkgb]

20. My predictions: New Media Spin

When Clark stays in, the media will be like: "Clark once again shows that he is a flip-flopper, he can't commit to any decision. He was prepared to drop out, and then he decided to stay in after seeing results in Tenn."

Spin spin spin.

[BootinUp]

21. Rollercoaster!

EDWARDS! NO ITS CLARK! EDWARDS! CLARK! AAAAHHHHHHH!

[Leilani]

We're reliving Oklahoma

Go Wes!

Hang in there!

[Anwen]

22. Go Clark!!!

If he doesn't make first I'm hoping for a strong second! Don't give up hope, Clark supporters!!! :hug:

[MoonRiver]

25. Loveya Anwen!!!!

:loveya:

[Anwen]

35. Thanks!!

:) I love Dean and I love Clark!!!!! :loveya:

I still have my hopes that they will work together somehow -- I think together they would be a force to be reckoned with!!!

[knight_of_the_star]

23. Give up NOT hope!!!

For only when the battle is joined can the true mettle of warriors be tested, the skills of leaders be put to the test, and the outcome be determined. Nothing is ever certain in any struggle, and ours is no different then any other! We are joined in a battle for the very survival of our cause, and I for one SHALL NOT SURRENDER!!! Warriors only lose on the field of battle when they believe that they cannot win, and I believe that not only we CAN win this day, but we WILL win this day!

We are met in a great struggle in Tennessee, and there in the fair hills and forests and valleys and rivers of the land will the fate of the nation be decided. And even if defeat should be what is to happen for us, surrender we will NOT! We are NOT beaten, we are NOT bested, and we shall NOT bow to ANY foe until they prove upon us that we have been defeated!

If it is our fate to be defeated today, then defeated we shall be, but we will not go down quietly, no! We shall go down in the crash and thunder of arms, in the cry of many a voice, with honour and dignity intact! Defeat may happen, but it shall NOT! NOT THIS DAY! NOT THIS DAY! I say unto all of ye, defeat may come, but NOT THIS DAY!!!

STAND FAST, MEN AND WOMEN FOR GENERAL WESLEY CLARK!!!

[thelocalkgb]

26. The fact that...

Clark got into this race shows how much faith he has in us, now is the time to show him how much faith we have in him.

[Jerseycoa]

27. TN: 36% reporting - Clark 3rd

Kerry 61,219 40% 0 36%
Edwards 37,941 25% 0
Clark 36,035 24% 0
Dean 7,200 5% 0
Sharpton 2,494 2% 0
Kucinich 866 0% 0

[knight_of_the_star]

30. That CAN and WILL change tonight!!!

Clark WILL win, and in doing so shock the hell out of the pundits!

[xultar]

28. If I hear one peep about Clark Supporters being rude tomorrow

after all those nasty posts I'm a gonna we got attacked by a bunch o rude turds in our well wisher thread.

[knight_of_the_star]

36. Wanna tag team?

After the bullshit we've been getting tonight, I would have no problem doing a little :spank: and :nuke: of some of those rude SOBs!!!

[Democrats unite]

38. I was to the point of taking the gloves off and coming out fighting

I was so pissed! But then I thought, Me getting banned from DU isn't Going to help Wesley Clark. I have other ways of getting even with them. Trust me I will.

[tishaLA]

44. no kidding

damn I can't believe folks sometimes. I love the wrestling animation, xultar!

[funky_bug]

50. Oh I hear you

And I SOOOOOO have got your back on this one.

I've been fighting with them all night - before the votes started coming in. Edwards and Co. just lost my #2 support.

This is great... Edwards or Kerry.... Edwards or Kerry... ugh. They don't make enough booze in the world for this scenerio if Clark does drop out.

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[xultar]

33. CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!! CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!

CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!
CLARK PLEASE STAY!!!!!!

[SW FL Dem]

41. Clark Please Stay!

Pretty please!

[LTR]

34. Thanks for your support, GrovelBot! (nm)

[texasmom]

32. Strongest counties?

Anyone know which counties are most solid for Clark? I wonder if they are still out.

[knight_of_the_star]

47. Dunno

A lot of counties haven't seemed to have reported in yet.

[slinkerwink]

37. Please stay in the race, Clark!

We all need people like you.

[Leilani]

53. Thanks Slinkerwink!

Dean needs to stay in too.

We need more than a coronation!

[BootinUp]

39. Allright 2nd qtr goes to Edwards, long way to go, long way

[tishaLA]

40. what was with all the haters

in that other thread? Sheesh.

Go Wes!

[xultar]

42. Check out this post...from another thread

---------BEGIN OFFENSIVE POST

anti-NAFTA (330 posts) Tue Feb-10-04 09:23 PM Response to Original message

52. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.


"I was a general while Kerry was only a lieutenant."

Asshole.
---------------END OFFENSIVE POST

:wtf:

[Patriarch]

45. Don't worry about it.

I don't care what any troll says, whatever happens tonight or tommorow, I'm still proud to support Clark!

[funky_bug]

46. I took care of that, Xultar

Alerted with pleasure.

[Kathleen04]

49. That's just one of many enlightening posts by said poster n/t

[LTR]

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[Jerseycoa]

48. TN: 46% reporting - Clark 3rd

Kerry 73,837 40% 0
Edwards 47,261 26% 0
Clark 43,344 24% 0
Dean 8,341 4% 0
Sharpton 2,767 1% 0
Kucinich 1,038 1% 0

[Jerseycoa]

51. TN: 52% reporting - Clark 3rd but moving UP

Kerry 82,052 41% 0 52%
Edwards 49,622 25% 0
Clark 47,153 24% 0
Dean 8,875 4% 0
Sharpton 3,290 2% 0
Kucinich 1,100 1% 0

[BootinUp]

52. We're comin back on Edwards now...

[Leilani]

58. Go Wes!

He can take second...I know he will!

[TheBigDemo]

54. I will leave the party with Clark if he goes

I really do believe in this man. I really do. I was part of draft movement. In my caucus, I don't care if Clark is gone or not, I will vote for him. If he fails to get enough votes to win any delegates I will switch to Kucinich.

I will vote for the Dem nominee to get Bush out. But after that my party loyalty will no longer be there. It will by the person only. I might even move to the Libertarian or Green Party.

I don't want Kerry being the standard bearer of the Democratic Party. I am thinking of a third party pretty soon here.

James K.

[LTR]

56. Clark or no Clark, I'm still voting Dem

ABB all the way!

But I think Clark is the best bet.

[knight_of_the_star]

63. Ditto

Clark made me think that the Democratic Party could actually be more than just a pale reflection of the GOP. If he fails to gain second here, then I guess what I first felt is true. I'll go back to the Green Party, vote for the Dem nominee, and PRAY that we beat Bush. And just to be sure, I'm going to do what I can to get political asylum in NZ.

[maddezmom]

65. gotta vote Dem

this time around, it's too important to get the chimp in chief out.

[BootinUp]

55. Edwards speaking on CNN now

Says no coronation, having an election

[Kathleen04]

57. His positivity knows no bounds...

it's looking more like a coronation than ever, IMO.

[tishaLA]

59. Oh shucks

They cut him off mid speech. He was gonna say something about being a son of a millworker any minute, I think.

[Jerseycoa]

60. TN: 60% reporting - Clark 3rd

Kerry 92,777 42% 0
Edwards 55,894 25% 0
Clark 51,737 23% 0
Dean 9,620 4% 0
Sharpton 3,726 2% 0
Kucinich 1,185 1% 0

[xultar]

61. Everyone please go to Clark's Blog and ask him to STAY!!!

PuhleeZZZ!

[SW FL Dem]

68. Where do you post?

I am not registered on the Clark Blog

[maddezmom]

74. my plan is to let Wes and Gert have some time

to think things thru. If they stay in, I'll be behind them 100%, but it's their decision.

[texasmom]

173. Yes, that's how I feel, too.

They got into this when we begged and pleaded with them to do so. They've worked tirelessly. My thoughts are with them and Wes Jr tonight. Whatever they decide, I'll accept.

[democracy eh]

62. To the hardcore Clark fans here

You guys are freakin' awesome. It has been amazing to watch Draft Clark, evolve into the Campaign. Truly inspiring to see the good this race has brought out in some folks. Your commitment to the General and especially eBlocking has been incredible. you need to make up some eBlock veteran t-shirts or something and write in your number of calls. If this is the night. then on the bright side I hope you all take a well deserved vacation, or a vacation from GD2004 forum . Wes may be the candidate, but you guys are all leaders. Don't know the outcome tonight, but still hopeful. I am definitely certain that Wes has made an indelible mark on the political scene and all of us.

On behalf of all the Clark fans up here in Canada, Good Job!!!

:toast: :toast:

[democratreformed]

66. Thanks so much for your truly thoughtful and congratulatory words.

My heavy heart needed them.

[xultar]

69. Thanks, Ain't it Sad though! :(

[Auntie Bush]

97. Thanks Demo

I needed that! Been rooting and working for Clark 24/7 since last April. I'm exhausted! He is truly additive. So is this site! When I first started lurking around here...looking for comments about Clark...they were few and far between. Everything was about Dean. It was such a nice evolution to see so many others get the message about about what a wonderful candidate we had in Clark and see all the enthusiasm and loyal backers of Clark. I love all of you. But, pardon my while I go and cry. Wipes tears. Sniff, sniff!

[oxymoron]

64. Clark supporters.

Congratulations tonight. Whatever happens in the future, I just wanted to say that I appreciate you and your candidate. Clark is a great man and you have fought the good fight. The country and the Democratic Party are better for it. :yourock:

[frustrated_lefty]

67. Deanie here,

you people have represented your candidate well. You have good reason to be proud. Clark is a good man, if you convince him to stay in the race...that would be a good thing.

[knight_of_the_star]

70. The battle isn't over yet!

We may be down, but we are NOT out!!! We can STILL carry the day! Don't lose hope!

[funky_bug]

71. Were we kidding ourselves?

Were we kidding ourselves when we thought we could change our party? We're we just floating in the clouds when we thought that our party wanted someone genuine and intelligent to represent their interests?

I'm heartbroken by the TN numbers right now. Michael Moore was so right - Clark was a GIFT, and while some of us accepted that gift, others just missed it entirely.

I don't want to be a disgruntled democrat... but right now, I'm not very proud of our party. Right now, I'm not sure I want to be a democrat.

Were we just kidding ourselves when we believed that democracy meant that our voices mattered?

[xultar]

72. Yes, we are :(

:cry:

[SW FL Dem]

Wife- you took the words out of my mouth

I am very disillusioned tonight.

[BootinUp]

73. I hope not

No
No
No

We are following a great leader to fight for our country. The battle isn't over. Hang in there.

[madmax]

85. Ok, Jim

I'm stickin with Clark. Clark is being shafted by the media. Yeah, I know I'm preachin to the choir. :mad:

[dolo amber]

75. Yes.

Always.

That doesn't mean we shouldn't dream, or hope, or try...maybe someday humans will evolve to the point where they actually can think for themselves enough to choose a Clark. But today ain't the day. :(

/cynic

[democratreformed]

77. Not only did they miss the gift, but they derided it.

That, to me, was the greatest crap. It seems that we were kidding ourselves - yes. I just want to cry all night. It seems this whole thing did nothing but teach me how much I and my voice DO NOT matter. They can't even speak respectfully of him now. Still the crap goes on. He was a plant to divide the party. He was a plant to ensure Kerry's victory. I have had it!!!!! Maybe in a couple of days, I can calm down enough to think rationally about some of the other candidates whose supporters have been so incessantly rude and thoughtless.

[xultar]

78. I'm pissed

we allowed the media to select our candiate

voters who are waking from their deep sleep are letting the media tell them who they should consider

[democratreformed]

82. No, WE didn't

Dammit, I haven't even cast my vote yet. Damn. Damn. Damn.

[Tom Rinaldo]

92. I just made a separate thread

I took my statement about why Wes needs to stay in this race that was on the first Clark Support thread, and gave it it's own header. Far as I'm concerned if Clark wants to campaign all out, I am with him. If he wants to scale back the campaign and become our Ace in the Hole Reserve candidate in case Kerry destructs, I can accept that also. But I do not want him to formally withdraw, at least not until after the March 2nd races. Too much can still happen to change all the equations. Clark needs to be available to step forward again. He and Kerry have become alter egos in many ways, but Clark also brings to the table much of what Edwards and Dean offer also.

[ewagner]

174. Kerry could self-destruct

The Rove machine wants to drive down voter turnout and create apathy. They will do that by individually tearing down each one of our candidates until we are all disillusioned.

Clark should wait in the wings. Scale back the campaign...but do not do anything rash until after the convention.

Not only hasn't the fat lady sung yet, she isn't even warmed up.

[boxster]

103. No, I don't think so. The candle still burns....

I don't think we were kidding ourselves. I don't think any of us expected the media to alternately blast our candidate and ignore him entirely.

I'm not even sure why. Maybe the media really is completely controlled by the RW, and they fear Wes as an opponent.

I know that were I in their shoes, it would have scared me to death. He seemed the perfect antidote to what ails us - Bushie disease.

Please don't blame the party. There are a lot of decent and good Democrats out there. Had they all gotten the opportunity to learn about Clark as we have, things would have certainly been different.

This isn't the end for Wesley Clark. I think it's only just the beginning. Be proud of him, though. Consider this: he did incredibly well for a rookie in the political arena. A bunch of 2nd place finishes and 1st in Oklahoma is more than most people would have ever dreamed possible just a few short months ago.

We know he's the best candidate and that he had the potential to change America. That doesn't mean that he still won't!

[LTR]

76. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

NO!

It's not over yet!!!

[maddezmom]

79. The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

I guess we can re-write history...LOL

[Kathleen04]

81. lol..I didn't even catch that... n/t

[LTR]

83. Forget it, I was on a roll

Had to throw in an 'Animal House' reference to cheer up the crowd.

[maddezmom]

137. I got it...

LOL

[BootinUp]

87. Shit I'm seriously delirious that I didn't spot that

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[RafterMan]

80. Thanks, Wes

[Jerseycoa]

84. Wahhhhhhhhhh

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[madmax]

86. C'mere Jersey

It ain't over til the last dog dies. :pals:

[Jerseycoa]

91. My heart is broken

I can't stop :cry:

[HoosierClarkie]

104. Jerseycoa,

You are an awesome supporter of a very worthy man. I have enjoyed your posts and enthusiasm. We know the truth. If and I say If he bows out, America's loss. And you can say that you did everything in your power to help America. I am very devastated, but it is not over yet. Our General has not given us any orders yet. :hug:

[Jerseycoa]

165. That's it, Sarah

America's loss. That's what hurts the most. But you're right. I'll march to orders when he gives them. Thanks. :hug:

[Joe the Revelator]

88. There is no joy in mudville...

what a horriable fucking night. I'm not even going to watch anymore

[Democrats unite]

89. Here's a pick me up!

Over hill, over dale, As we hit the dusty trail
And Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
In and out, hear them shout, Counter march and right about
And those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
Then it's hi, hi, hee, In the field artillery
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
Where'er you go, You will always know
That those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!

In the storm, in the night, Action left or action right
See those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
Limber front, limber rear, Prepare to mount your cannoneer
And those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
Then it's hi, hi, hee, In the field artillery
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
Where'er you go, You will always know
That those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!

Was it high, was it low, Where the hell did that one go?
As those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
Was it left, was it right, Now we won't get home tonight
And those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!
Then it's hi, hi, hee, In the field artillery
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
Where'er you go, You will always know
That those Wesley Clark supporters go rolling along!

[SW FL Dem]

90. My good luck candle just burnt itself out.

It burned late into the night for NH and OK.

[BootinUp]

93. I hope thats not the epitaph, Clark on CNN shortly

[SW FL Dem]

102. I have it on

Many candles burning here.

[madmax]

94. Clark is going to speak soon.

n/t

[Kathleen04]

96. We'll see what this brings

:sigh:

[democracy eh]

95. The General will be in soon

and if he does an interview

it will be with Aaron Brown who is a decent guy

not f'ing Bob "I am falling asleeep on national TV in Moscow" Dole

[Joe the Revelator]

98. I just don't fucking get it *Frustrated*

why didn't he pull more support in TN? It makes no sense to me and i've been around a lot of campaigns. Was it his staff? Was it his message ( couldn't be the message)?I'm so frustrated i can't stand it.

[Jack_Dawson]

151. Right there with ya Cold n'

Remember in Back to the Future when Michael J. Fox played the electric guitar and people were stunned? He said "Maybe you're not ready for that yet." Same thing.

[knight_of_the_star]

99. WE CAN STILL WIN!!!

I just did some number crunching, there are enough votes out there left that Clark could win the state by a comfortable margin!!! Don't give up hope, not yet! We CAN win this day!

[Kathleen04]

101. No matter what

I appreciate your optimism, my friend. :hug:

[xultar]

100. Clark heading towards the stage...nt

[LTR]

105. Flip it to CSPAN

Wolf can kiss my ass!

[Kathleen04]

108. Done

I couldn't agree more!

[xultar]

106. I think he's gonna drop CNN projected 3rd :cry: n/t

[xultar]

110. Wes jr s face is red. I think hes dropping out.

[xultar]

111. Next President of the US Gert's husband Clark!!! Yeah Hoo!

[xultar]

115. GO WES GO!!!!!!! GO WES GO!!!!!!! GO WES GO!!!!!!!

[Kathleen04]

112. Gert just introduced him as 'the next President'

I assume that means no dropping out?

We'll see.

[Democrats unite]

107. I don't have cable!

Someone please keep me informed!

[knight_of_the_star]

109. He's catching up!!!

And we have 15% left!!! We can STILL win!!!

[Ilsa]

113. Gert is fabulous....

Great family. Still introducing them as First Lady and the next President.

[xultar]

The voters will realize later what they missed! n/t

[laruemtt]

114. cyber hugs guys - please?

:grouphug:

[Kathleen04]

116. Yes..

Group hug! :grouphug:

[Ilsa]

118. Laruemtt

:grouphug:

"Not going to lose the battle for AMerica's future."

[laruemtt]

120. thanks Kathleen and Ilsa -

wish we were all huddled in a room together - with Wes!!!!

[xultar]

117. YEAH HOO!!! STAYING IN! n/t

[Kathleen04]

119. Are we?

Please say definitively, Wes!!

[Kathleen04]

121. Ok, I think he would have said up front n/t

[xultar]

122. GOD! PLEASE LEAD WES TO THE WHITEHOUSE AMEN!

[Auntie Bush]

147. What did they say? Quick tell me. I I have no fucking TV.

[Kathleen04]

155. It was mostly the

usual speech about needing a higher standard of leadership. He thanked all the Tennessee supporters. Didn't really allude to dropping out, but didn't really allude to going on either.

It was inconclusive.

[SW FL Dem]

123. I hope but the look on Gert's face

makes me wonder.

[Democrats unite]

124. I can't believe nobody liked post 89!!!!!!!!

:shrug:

[Kathleen04]

126. Love the song, Democrats unite

:)

[laruemtt]

125. he never did come out and say

definitively! so he stays in?? please???

[Jerseycoa]

129. I felt sure two minutes ago

But maybe he didn't want to hurt his supporters in Tennessee?

[Kathleen04]

131. I'm not sure..

maybe he's waiting for tomorrow?

[xultar]

127. OK WTF R we in or OUT!!!

[Jack_Dawson]

128. Clark to Media: "F You"

Love it!!! STAY IN and make them CRAZY.

:toast:

[democracy eh]

136. yeah the f'ers had to play his whole speech

waiting, waiting, waiting for him to say the magic words...

AND HE DIDN"T

HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!

I know one thing

I'll never listen to Journey again without smiling

[knight_of_the_star]

142. We're in for the long haul!

And to victory!!! Time to get ready for a serious fight in California, because we MUST win here!!!

[laruemtt]

130. overheard a woman in the crowd

saying please stay in, and he said we'll do everything we can.

edited to add: everybody in the crowd is telling him to stay in!

oh no - just overheard him say we'll tell everybody tomorrow!!! oh no..............

[Jerseycoa]

134. He says he's going to talk about it tomorrow :(

[maddezmom]

144. off to bed for me

need to have y strength for tomorrow, plus don't like the pundits on CNN. :(

[Ilsa]

132. #89 is a great post!

Love it! That's Wes' song!
They jsut said they are talking about whether to stay inthe race tomorrow. Undecided tonight.

[Democrats unite]

135. Thank you I know!

Trying to keep spirits alive here!

[LTR]

133. Regrets about staying out of Iowa?

Admitted it to someone in the crowd. Things may have been different.

[Zynx]

138. I encourage you to empty your wallets and give all you can to Clark.

Help him stay in. Nothing else will keep him in the race.

[Red_Storm]

145. It's no use now...........

Clark was talking to supporters after his speech on C-Span and he didn't come out and say it but.......he's out.....

[xultar]

149. Yup He's out! boo hoo hoo :(

[tishaLA]

139. OK. I'm crying now

and I'm a grown woman.

When Wes said "tell that woman who's crying to come over here" my heart broke. The men who flocked to him--the guy who said, "I wish you'd been there in Iowa, Gen. Clark. I stood up for you" and Wes said "I wish I'd been there too. Things might be different"--it just ripped me up.

I really admire Wes so much. I don't regret a moment I spent calling, writing letters, or in Arizona on his behalf. He makes me proud to be a supporter.

[funky_bug]

140. Okay, I'm crying again

I just got the most amazingly loving e-mail from one of our Clark friends. It was a "buck up little camper" response, to my "the democratic party sucks" pitty party. But here's the clincher... he said,

"In my heart, I will always be a Wes Clark Democrat."

As if that weren't enough, at the same time, my friend e-mailed me from across the country and said, "I know you are hurting tonight, and I know how you must feel. I just wanted to remind you why you've fought so damned hard for Wesley Clark." Attached, was this picture:



I have zero words. I'm just so grateful for you guys! Thanks Wes, for sticking it out and fighting too.

[laruemtt]

146. thanks guys - can't blame these tears

on hormonal stuff this time............

[tishaLA]

150. Your pic is making me cry harder now

[HoosierClarkie]

156. "In my heart, I will always be a Wes Clark Democrat."

Always.

[NashVegas]

141. Top o' the Evening, People

Very nice finish for Tennessee. Congrats.

[xultar]

143. OK he's gonna drop out tomorrow. If I were Clark falling asleep 2nite

in a hard hotel bed knowing I could be @ my house with my spouse expecting my kid and their spouse and new grandbaby over for dinner the next night. Knowing that there would be no Secret Service in my face day after day...

I wouldn't stay, I'd go home as fast as I can live my life make my millions and enjoy the hell out of it.

[SW FL Dem]

172. Thanks everyone

At least I know I am not alone. I wish voters would pay as much attention as we do. Unfortunately, we are a self-absorbed nation, as long as we can pay the rent/mortgage/car payment, why pay attention to politics.

[thelocalkgb]

148. I'm actually crying

I don't think I've ever cried so much on an election night before. 2000 was more bewilderment than anything else. Of course, I was pretty sad when the evil entity that is Phill (yes, there's two L's in his name) Kline got elected to be AG, but my sadness was overwhelmed by the happiness of electing Kathleen Sebelius, etc.

It's a sad night at our house tonight.

[Jerseycoa]

152. I know what you mean

I've teared up a few times but never outright wept like tonight. What a shame.

[Jack_Dawson]

154. Don't cry Local!

Whatever happens, it was meant to be. Clark will have a great life no matter what happens. And, Bush will not be re-elected.

[Auntie Bush]

161. I'm crying here all alone and it's so sad!

Karl Rove, the Corporate Media, the Rep. party and Bush et al must be soooo happy. Their worst fear is gone and the damn Sheeple helped them achieve their goal. I can't fucking believe it!

[incapsulated]

163. You're not alone, Anti

:hug:

Everyone in the Clark camp feels the same way.

It started to set in slowly with me. I was filled with rage and now I'm just sad. Sad for this Party and where it's going. Not just because of Clark. Because of the whole process.

[Tom Rinaldo]

171. Clark isn't gone.

Most likely he will not become President, and that is so painful to say, though there still is that faint chance. Nonetheless, Clark isn't gone. Clark has arrived. So very few people even knew Wes Clark's name 6 months ago, or who he was, or what he thought, or what he believes in.

Now tens of millions have met Wes Clark. Most of them know very little of him still compared to most of us here. Some in fact met him for the first time tonight as they leaned into their television sets to see what he would do about the "horse race." And instead they saw his grace and heard his power. Now they have met him, and they have heard him, and they can recognize something inside him. They can see that Clark means what he says and cares about what matters. And Clark will never again be silent about America. And from now on there will always be people who hear him. Wes has arrived, and one way or the other, he will not stop fighting for us. He's an old soldier. As honorable as they get. God bless him.

[incapsulated]

153. Late Group Hug for all the Clark Family

:grouphug:

Sorry I couldn't be here through the fingernail biting, I was also going nuts trying to find any information (in or out).

I guess we will know for sure tomorrow.

Don't assume the worst, there is no reason to not bow out right now, if that's what he was going to do.

[Zynx]

157. I must say, you are a devoted group of people. I have never seen anything

like this before.

[Tweed]

158. Wesley Clark is pure greatness that America has let slip through

Thank you Zynx

[Tom Rinaldo]

159. Well, Clark is a great man.

One so rarely gets to say that and believe it to the base of your soul. He is. We see that, we admire him greatly, and we love him for who he is and what he brings out in us.

[Zynx]

160. Indeed he is a great man. Possibly the best man in the field when it comes

to character.

[texasmom]

167. Tom, you say it so perfectly.

I just spent fifteen minutes trying to say what you said.

[BootinUp]

164. It seems the right thing to do

after you listen to Clark talk about fighting for our country, and you see how sincere he is, how intelligent, and how courageous. I've never been caught up in an election like this before.

Whatever happens, I want to say that Clark has made a difference and there is a reason for everything that will be clearer tomorrow.

Night All.

[Auntie Bush]

168. I'm in my sixties and I've never been so devoted

or loved any candidate like I love and admire Wes Clark and I never will. :cry:

[xultar]

162. OK Clark supporters, I'll always love ya'll!

:cry:

[tishaLA]

170. And we'll always love you, xultar

you have picked me up when I was down before. I think we're both inconsolable tonight.

[loftycity]

166. I hope he stays in the Race..he's my choice..n/t

[laruemtt]

169. me too - ya know, it's like

we shared something so special together - like a glorious meteor riding through the sky that graced us with its presence for a short while. and we got to see it! not to be melodramatic or anything, but wes is truly a rare find. at least he'll still be fighting the fight with us.