Dean SHOULD respond to Gillespie thusly:

[Guaranteed]

"RNC Chairman yesterday called me a 'mouthpiece for terrorists.' His comment is totally out of line and downright unAmerican, although it doesn't surprise me because anybody that doesn't agree with the Bush administration gets labeled by them a 'terrorist.'

"As far as the Republican position on this issue, they are the one's who are claiming victory for the terrorists- simply because their allied regime in Spain were removed from power, by the Spanish people, in a Democratic election.

"Those who are working for the most powerful and authoritative government in the world have a responsibility to never declare 'victory' for the terrorists, for it only encourages terrorism, and to duely recognize the decision of the Spanish people to change the government which was not serving their interests, for that is true democracy in action."

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These are not Dean's words, of course- I just think that Gillespie's comments deserve a very serious, hard-hitting response, and it looks like Dean is going to have to defend himself. I'm sure he's willing to do that, though, and he can make use of my ideas if he likes.

[AntiCoup2K4]

1. My response would be to punch Gillespie in the face

But then the DLC bots would say I was "too angry" :eyes:

2. Gee, you sound kind of moderate to me.

I'd be tempted to break my size 13 boot off in his constricted little #$%^&.

[Guaranteed]

3. Well yeah but that wouldn't really help anything

politically.

Dean really does need to respond to this with something at least equally nasty. But, you're right, I'm sure he could find something much nastier than what I said.

4. Let Me Be Clear :)

I'm NOT suggesting that Dean literally kick some ass, lol, I'm just saying that I might have responded in such a way, which is one of the many reasons I should never run for any office. :)

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

10. You sure as hell got that one right

When Dean was a candidate he regularly floored me with the sheer audacity (a good thing in my opinion) of his public statements. Now that he doesn't have to worry about jeopardizing his presidential ambitions this year, I'm hoping he takes the gloves off. It may be the only thing that will make the next 8 months of this election year bullshit even remotely tolerable.

[AntiCoup2K4]

7. I'll see that and raise you two sizes

Got size 15 boots here. Ed won't be sitting down for a week. It might almost be worth damaging the shoes (since they aren't easy or cheap for me to find)

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

9. You both sound kind of moderate to me

I was going to suggest sending him to the Angola state farm where he can serve out a life sentence in the productive and fulfilling role of "human toilet".

[Guaranteed]

19. LOL!! nt

[eleny]

5. And then demand that Gillespie resign

[Guaranteed]

6. Seriously....GOOD effing idea.

Calling an American a terrorist without proper cause? That could certainly call for a resignation.

[AntiCoup2K4]

8. Rod Paige is still employed

And he referred to every teacher in America as a "terrorist".

[eleny]

14. well heck - theyre always saying things like that to our people

and you're right - it is an unamerican thing to assert. hope it makes some swing voters think about how he sounds. what a jabbering speed-freak!

[The Magistrate]

11. That Would Be A Good Response, Mr. Looney

But Gov. Dean will not make it, or anything too similar to it. He is not really very good as a fighter, unfortunately....

"People getting their fundamental interests wrong is what American politics is all about."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[Rich Hunt]

12. pffff

'He is not really very good as a fighter, unfortunately....'


:eyes:

[The Magistrate]

15. What An Honor, Fellow

To feature in your personal profile; perhaps your dreams will be next?

Gov. Dean does not take a punch well, or know how to lay an opponent out: his position today would be rather different if it were other-wise.

He is good at much of the necessary loud-mouthing of modern political life, and can make a useful contribution. But he will not counter-punch in the manner Mr. Looney has suggested.

"Can't nobody here play this game?"

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[Rich Hunt]

22. hmm

I'm not a 'fellow', so I don't know much about 'fighting' and 'war' themes that inform your rhetoric.

[The Magistrate]

23. Then Perhaps You Should Educate Yourself, Ma'am

There is a good deal of that sort of thing about in the world, after all....

"Kill one, warn one hundred."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[chocolateeater]

16. Actually, I think Gov. Dean might surprise you. n/t

[The Magistrate]

18. It Would Please Me If He Did, Sir

The Shameless Mr. Ed needs to be kicked back to his stall, and shipped off to the knackers'....

"People getting their fundamental interests wrong is what American politics is all about."

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[Guaranteed]

20. I actually think my post was pretty tame.

Dean really oughta be able to do better than that.

[The Magistrate]

21. It Would Be An Effective Line, Sir

But nothing like it will emerge from Gov. Dean in response....

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[Guaranteed]

25. We'll see nt

[chocolateeater]

26. On that, I think we can agree.

I think, we need to nip this labeling of anyone who disagrees with the Bushies, as a terrorist in the bud, and stuff it back down their hypocritical throats.

[Norquist Nemesis]

13. Gillespie said that?

What a piece of shit! Personally, I think Dean should just hold a mirror up to that shill's face and tell him to take a good look when he makes such wreckless and irresponsible statements.

Jagoff! :grr:

[Jacobin]

17. I've got a response for Gillespie

"Eat shit and die"

[Zynx]

24. I was thinking more along the lines of "Fuck you."

[Jacobin]

27. Too mild for my sensibilities

Somehow, insisting that he engage in intercourse was not what I had in mind. :-)

(But I know what you mean);-)

[jansu]

28. Least you forget, under the Pat. Act anybody who questions the GANG

is committing acts of terrorism and is a terrorist! It can be read that if you are member of the opposition party, you are a terrorist!