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calimary

(80,693 posts)
21. Thank God for that, that it's summer and only the wonks are paying any attention.
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 08:50 PM
Jun 2012

EVEN SO: we can't afford too much of that - because the PERCEPTION of what is - is what's critical here. It doesn't matter in the least - what you are. It's what people THINK you are. And we just can't afford too much of that. We can't afford for that kind of wording to sink in ANYWHERE - especially within our own ranks. Hell, after Wisconsin, many of us are already dispirited enough.

You CAN'T be seen or perceived as being on defense.

You CAN'T be seen or perceived as negotiating from a position of weakness. DEAR GOD NO!!!!

You CAN'T be seen or perceived in that a-little-too-uncomfortably-familiar "Democrats in disarray" cliche.

It's the OTHER side you want to have - looking like Alfred E. Newman and the Keystone Kops. You do NOT want that image sticking to your side.

Why would you get shit? sharp_stick Jun 2012 #1
#1 WillyT Jun 2012 #4
. dionysus Jun 2012 #51
The debates should clear up any confusion. randome Jun 2012 #2
Thank You For That !!! WillyT Jun 2012 #5
The debates are where our President is spectacular dadchef Jun 2012 #42
I think you are right.. sendero Jun 2012 #44
The other thing, too Aerows Jun 2012 #47
It wouldn't be a Democratic campaign without the obligatory hand-wringing article in the paper bluestateguy Jun 2012 #3
Would YOU Go On The Record If YOU Were Worried About The Strategy Of The Campaign... WillyT Jun 2012 #8
Your agenda has never been hidden. That's for sure. MjolnirTime Jun 2012 #6
Please Expand On Your Theory... Seems Like You Just Might Be Accusing Me Of Something... WillyT Jun 2012 #11
how would you know, mr. 600 posts? HiPointDem Jun 2012 #39
He's still been here longer than you n/t sharp_stick Jun 2012 #41
I'm not the one talking about other posters' "agendas". HiPointDem Jun 2012 #43
Do you prefer quality or quantity?? MjolnirTime Jun 2012 #62
Meh. This election is a snoozer. Romney's on the bus to Palookaville. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #7
Really? What signs make you think that? Logical Jun 2012 #10
Romney's "base" are older white males. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #15
Well, I hope you are enough of a fan to vote for him...... Logical Jun 2012 #17
Maybe..maybe not...and that's a promise. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #18
Well, who would you vote for. And please do not say no one. I for one will be voting AGAINST Romney. Logical Jun 2012 #19
I will probably be voting for the most progressive, anti-war, candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #23
Well, a few 1000 like you might. Logical Jun 2012 #28
Then the candidate should try and be the most progressive, anti-war, candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #30
And have a chance of winning! Logical Jun 2012 #38
"If we were dealing with intelligent voters I would feel better." ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #31
Wisconsin was a chance to prove it. GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #46
on a "one-way ticket"? CTyankee Jun 2012 #61
"Sputtering"? calimary Jun 2012 #9
That Is Why I Didn't Put It In The Subject Line... But... I Wanted People To Hear What Eleanor Was.. WillyT Jun 2012 #13
Oh I understand. I just hate seeing words like that being used - by ANYBODY - describing calimary Jun 2012 #20
It is Summer. Nobody is paying attention now emulatorloo Jun 2012 #12
Thank God for that, that it's summer and only the wonks are paying any attention. calimary Jun 2012 #21
I'll bet people whose homes are underwater, about to be foreclosed, or long-term unemployed jtuck004 Jun 2012 #25
No doubt. Especially to Romney's work at Bain. emulatorloo Jun 2012 #49
lol. Yeah, I bet they make that distinction. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2012 #50
So you feel they are eager to return to Bush era economic policies? emulatorloo Jun 2012 #52
I don't believe most people think that far in. And with our current president jtuck004 Jun 2012 #57
He's going to be re-elected. But, we're going to have another "free-trade" agreement. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #14
Big Dog is just starting to help!! deaniac21 Jun 2012 #16
There's still time to fix it. calimary Jun 2012 #22
Who is Big Dog--Willy? dont hassle the hoff Jun 2012 #53
she bases this on 'jittery Democrats?' bigtree Jun 2012 #24
Vacuous Bullshittery... I Like That... But It Will Not Stop The Media From Pointing To The Fear... WillyT Jun 2012 #26
she cited a handful of 'Democratic strategists' bigtree Jun 2012 #27
Alrighty Then... How Many Democratic Strategists Can YOU Quote ??? WillyT Jun 2012 #29
why do I need quotes from 'Democratic strategists' to have an opinion about the state of this race? bigtree Jun 2012 #37
I suggest that you stop publicizing MineralMan Jun 2012 #56
Thankfully... I Never Got The "Shut Up, Salute, And Do As You Are Told" Gene... WillyT Jun 2012 #59
Of course you will. And I'll be right here to comment on what you post. MineralMan Jun 2012 #60
Democratic strategists better start worrying more about Congress and the Senate. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #32
Europe is a problem for the USA Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #33
I Tend To Agree...But Time Will Tell... WillyT Jun 2012 #34
"That’s what many Democrats are saying privately" DavidDvorkin Jun 2012 #35
Hey no fair! You took my words :) SunsetDreams Jun 2012 #36
And the hits just keep on comin' from the professional left. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #40
Politics is ALL about timing. n/t Segami Jun 2012 #45
Yep. I hope Obama Ship of Fools Jun 2012 #48
Doom, Gloom, & FUD. MineralMan Jun 2012 #54
I don't like quoting those exit polls. Zax2me Jun 2012 #55
don't forget what side Eleanor Clift is on ThomThom Jun 2012 #58
Sorry agent46 Jun 2012 #63
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