tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post109090076586103331..comments2024-01-03T05:23:36.046-08:00Comments on The Citizens: Democratic National Convention ReactionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1138444692380718092006-01-28T02:38:00.000-08:002006-01-28T02:38:00.000-08:00nice informationnice informationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1091149431602189602004-07-29T18:03:00.000-07:002004-07-29T18:03:00.000-07:00There were VERY few obvious references to abortion...There were VERY few obvious references to abortion rights or birth control or anything along those lines. I think I saw a content analysis of the speeches on MSNBC that said "abortion" was only mentioned once or twice. However, I wouldn't take that as an indication that the Democratic party has changed its position on those issues. Rather, they believe that the way to win over people who might not be 100% with them yet is to avoid bringing up the issue. <br /><br />That said, there have been a number of references to the likelihood of 2 or 3 Supreme Court justices being appointed in the next 4 years. It doesn't take much imagination to figure out why that matters for issues like reproductive freedom (or any other kind of freedom for that matter).Raised By Republicanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461006522141969925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1091052963233456952004-07-28T15:16:00.000-07:002004-07-28T15:16:00.000-07:00I was very impressed with Theresa Heinz Kerry. I ...I was very impressed with Theresa Heinz Kerry. I think her line about how smart, confident women are dismissed as "opinionated" will resonate with the majority of women who work outside the home. Some pundits have said that it will alienate moderates but I don't think so. I think anyone (male or female) who would vote Republican just because of Theresa's speach would probably have found some other excuse to vote Republican anyway. However, I think there is no way the GOP can go after her now without it looking like they have problems with "upity, opinionated" women. I think she'll lock in a sizable gender gap.<br /><br />Her telling the story about she marched to prevent the segregation of her university in South Africa in the early days of Apartheid will count among African American leaders. She plays to the base very well and in ways that are hard for Republicans to directly confront without appearing misogynistic or racist.Raised By Republicanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461006522141969925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1091042542566747252004-07-28T12:22:00.000-07:002004-07-28T12:22:00.000-07:00I was interested to hear Therese Heinz Kerry last ...I was interested to hear Therese Heinz Kerry last night. I sort of respect a woman who says what she thinks, even if it is "shove it". I don't think she did it on purpose. From what I saw, the guy didn't give her a chance to properly refute his claim. <br /><br />I think that being called opinionated gets under her skin. And I think she refuted that wonderfully by pointing out that "My right to speak my mind, to have a voice, to be what some have called opinionated-it is a right I deeply and profoundly cherish. And my only hope is that one day soon, women who have all earned their right to their opinions, instead of being called opinionated will be called smart and well-informed, just like men."<br /><br />I think that resonates with me because I can identify.<br /><br />She may be a little hard for the public to swallow, as she is non-conformist and not as eager to please as Hillary. She doesn’t have this big aspiration to have a political career. It will be interesting to see how she develops over time. But for me, the fact that John Kerry admires some one tough-minded like that raises my esteem of him.USWesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058471452288827920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1090981970508877692004-07-27T19:32:00.000-07:002004-07-27T19:32:00.000-07:00Two things came to my mind during the Obama speech...Two things came to my mind during the Obama speech. First, I can't imagine a Republican in Illinois (Ditka included) who would want to go toe to toe with this candidate! Second, I hope I get to vote for him some day (I don't live in Illinois).<br /><br />I was not impressed with Dean's speech. I think he demonstrated again that he is not ready for prime time (even if only on cable and PBS).Raised By Republicanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461006522141969925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1090969007774948202004-07-27T15:56:00.000-07:002004-07-27T15:56:00.000-07:00I am saddened that the Big 3 networks are not goin...I am saddened that the Big 3 networks are not going to cover the keynote address by Barack Obama. I hope they don't cover the Republicans' keynote address, even if theirs is by a white man.The Law Talking Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886791396468512490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762928.post-1090921367815467732004-07-27T02:42:00.000-07:002004-07-27T02:42:00.000-07:00I remember Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live tal...I remember Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live talking about Gore partying with Tyra Banks and others until 4 AM after he lost the election. "That's not Al Gore. That's the Gore-ster! Where was that guy during the election? I would have voted for that guy."Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022494336441129718noreply@blogger.com