Comments on: Let the healing begin… https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin ben wilson's blog Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:26:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 By: Comrad Garylokostovich https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-286 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 13:19:55 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-286 You do not burn the gasoline, the gasoline burns you.

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By: ben https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-285 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 04:41:43 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-285 the russians do not come for you — you come for the Russians!

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By: danielle https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-284 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 20:50:09 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-284 Happiness is mandatory, comrade.

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By: ben https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-283 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 20:20:49 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-283 you know they are.

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By: Hunter https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-282 Sat, 06 Nov 2004 14:46:48 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-282 That moat may not be too economical when you factor in rising gas prices. Perhaps you could fill it with Fanta instead, and just tell everyone that is gasoline.

Is Fanta flamable?

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By: danielle https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-281 Sat, 06 Nov 2004 12:30:37 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-281 Word, Gary. Plus, that way you’ll be prepared when the Russians come.

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By: Gary https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-280 Sat, 06 Nov 2004 00:34:45 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-280 This is all of course if we still have presidential elections in 2008. Me – I’m already shopping for contractors to dig a 50′ mote around my compound in Montana and fill it with gasoline.

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By: Hunter https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-279 Fri, 05 Nov 2004 22:30:21 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-279 Some pundit made an interesting point about Hillary. S/he said that part of George Bush’s success was that people who liked him, really like him; and people who hated him, really hated him. This led to Karl Rove’s strategy of targeting districts where Bush underperformed in 2000- to get out more of the Republican faithful. Anyway, the point was made that Hillary is the same kind of polarizing figure, but because of that could increase Democratic turnout in a similar fashion.

I’m not sold on Edwards. I think that with all the restructuring the Democratic Party is going through, and will go through over the next four years, if an Edwards ’08 campaign might not seem like “more of the same”.

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By: danielle https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-278 Fri, 05 Nov 2004 22:13:37 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-278 After two close losses (arguably) to a monkey like W, I don’t think the Dems will be taking any chances on the next election, and a female candidate is a huge chance. Not only that, but a lot of middle-Americans have vehement feelings about Hillary, and it’s obviously their “values” that prevailed in this election.

The American people apparently want a simple President. A very simple President. If the Dems are smart, they’ll pick their guy now, start positioning him to make a run in 08, and save the smart and complex politicians for his Cabinet. I think Edwards might be able to pull it off.

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By: m@ https://thelocust.org/blog/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/comment-page-1#comment-277 Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:13:13 +0000 https://thelocust.org/wp/2004/11/03/let-the-healing-begin/#comment-277 1) Hillary Clinton
she’s been prophesied for so long, i find it hard to imagine she’d be able to stay away from the election in 2008. whether she can win or not, i’m not sure, it depends on how she campaigns. but after four more years of Bush, i’d be surprised if the people wouldn’t be willing to elect The Penguin.

2) John Edwards
i’ve already seen two or three pundits writing lengthy articles about Edwards’ viability as a candidate in ’08. he’s definitely got charm, charisma, and an ability to connect with the “common man.” i’m actually leaning towards Edwards, though i’d be thrilled to see another contender who can supplant him.

as for Obama, i think he’ll bide his time. gain some more political experience, shine that rising star for another decade before he makes a run. if Hillary or Edwards win in ’08, and if a second term looks likely, i fully expect Obama to be the first African American president in ’16.

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