Kerry would be completely unbeatable by making clear right from jumpstreet

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that he believes the people are respected most when they are told the truth and sharing the responsibility for the truth is what makes them CITIZENS - informed citizens.

Run as an open government Democrat that we all know him to be. Say he will open the books and let the chips fall where they may, because the country can no longer afford the luxury of lying to the citizens.

Kerry will get the support of the left AND right with a campaign like that. It's about time the people are treated as citizens and not voters to be manipulated into a cult of personality.

[Island Blue]

1. Agree. After all, "Tell the truth ..." is #2

in his Ten Point Plan for America.

(2) Tell the truth, and tell it to Americans all the time.

(I'm not suggesting that he's not currently telling the truth btw - just commenting on your observation.)

[Democrafty]

2. I thought it was #1? n/t

[Island Blue]

4. It's #2 on the list I have posted in my DU jorunal.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Island%20Blue

I cut and pasted it from some where, but I don't remember where.

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5. He's probably mentioned it in different positions at times, 1 or 2 is still good.

I can never hear it enough.

I have also noticed the past year that Dean uses the same point about honesty - - maybe that's why the two have them have become the main targets of the establishment Dems.

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3. That's why I feel comfortable urging he go all the way with the theme.

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6. Open the books, John Kerry - the American people are sick of corruption!

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