As most of you probably have guessed,I have been a liberal,progressive Democrat all of my life.I stand quite a few metres left of center in most of what I believe is right and true in what it takes to practice Democracy. Well,I just finished watching the Democratic National Convention and let me say:I am so impressed with John Kerry's acceptence speech.The first three nights of the convention,I was at work.So I had to listen to some of the most magnificent speeches from former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton,Threasa Heinz Kerry,Barack Obamo and John Edwards on a radio through a small set of ear plugs.Tonight it all came together with the accetence of the nomination of John Kerry to be our next President. This man is a uniter.I feel he is totally honest with a new and much needed direction.I am impressed with his determination to send the message that this country can still be a becon of hope and promise to our people and to the rest of the world.The Democratic Party has never been the left leaning party of "tax and spend" liberals but it has been the party that has been inclusive to all. Tonight the entire Democratic party in many of the diverse people who over the past three nights spoke so elequently to the dreams we have for a brighter future and the steps toward a pride regained.

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I'm glad to hear you're happy with things, that is good .... just have to say though, that I don't think I ever lost my pride in this country. I love the diversity and the opportunities.

The Daily Show just said Sharpton's speech galvanized the party, too.

A good convention, definitely.

As a registered Democrat, I've been keeping close tabs on the Convention as well, and I've been so impressed with all of the speakers. I'm also not ashamed to admit that the September 11th memorial had me sobbing in my living room. The speeches by Clinton, Gore, and Carter just had me amazed. I've read the text of each of these several times, and they still leave me stunned. I am so happy with the way that the whole Party is rallying behind Kerry and Edwards in this election. I think that we've gained a unity that was lacking in 2000, and that lack prevented the win, but this year...

I shall stop my political pandering now and just enjoy this time.

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Are you in the mood to be subdued

You see these shackles
Baby I’m your slave
I’ll let you whip me if I misbehave

Tie me to the bedpost

I like it rough
cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all

Gentlefolk,

Good Luck!

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As an outsider I must admit I am impressed with John Kerry.

This man will not jump into war without good reason I am sure, he knows for real what it is all about and he knows how to lead under exteme pressure.

To hear that he wants to bring in a health care system available and affordable for all Americans is something that I think is sorely needed in the worlds most prosperous country.

Wonder if social change like 4 weeks annual holiday for employees could be considered too.

I just hope that the election is not brought to a farcical result like the last one. I reckon the electoral college is a crock of shit, let the candidate getting the majority of the votes cast by the voters be the president.

Can't wait to see the last of George W.

i gotta say that i luv being an american and being able to vote and be able to pick who i want as pres. and as unpopular(in this thread) as this sounds im NOT democrat. repblicans generally are more military oriented and since im very pro military ive always voted republican. ya bush has his down falls (mian one being the against gay marraige thing) but i feel all have thier downfalls and i will stand behind our military.

nikki

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lakritze~ I also caught the speeches, I will with the Republican convention too. I must say Obama was magnificent. And John Edwards does this cute little nervous thing with his tongue

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Grumble

Many people think that there is a single election for the US president. This is not so. The US has 50 statewide ones. The winner of each state gets all of that state's votes in the Electoral College except in Maine and Nebraska, where the votes may be split. The Electoral College has 538 votes, which is the number of seats in the House of Representatives, plus 100 for the Senate plus three for the District of Columbia. All these elections occur on the same date, and so appear to be part of a single whole.

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Eudaimonia

Well as an outsider, the thing I noticed was when Edwards said that they will go after the terrorists and destroy them. That is the first time I have heard the word destroy used.

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Half of a set :halo:

Loved Mrs. Kerry - sexy lady!!

I wouldn't let her loose on the global diplomatic stage too much though. Maybe just Europe.

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Madam, if you were my wife, I would take it.

I kinda think that Theresa Heinz Kerry has an Ingrid Bergman thing going for her. She is anamazing lady. It's about time we have a smart,hot,sexy first lady. Obama's speech was fantastic.He is a rising new star who will go far......

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Sex is one of nine reasons for reincarnation.The other eight are unimportant...Henry Miller

To add to what Grumble has said. We will in time change from the Queen as head of State. What sort of republic we become only time will tell. I would hope people do not think we are like a Brazil or some other banana democracy. *hides his coffee & bananas*

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Half of a set :halo:

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Indeed. Nothing is a given. I recall when Clinton came out here and made a toast to our head of state Queen Liz and not a toast to Australia. The room went silent and even Howard didn't look to pleased.

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Half of a set :halo: