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Monday, August 27, 2007 12:00 AM

Hey, Dems: Run against Bush -- and toughen up -- or lose in '08

Drew Westen, author of "The Political Brain," evaluates the Democratic presidential candidates' ads and the party's messaging in general. Short version: More Jim Webb, less John Kerry.

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  • Sunday, August 26, 2007 07:10 PM

    We all seem to get it,

    Those of us posting: that we are disgusted with the way most of the Democrats have responded to the Republican attacks. Why can't these seemingly intelligent people who seem so smart and qualified see it as well? We need not stoop to their level per se, but merely respond to their mindless violence with a mindful violence, a measured violence: one measured to take them out so they do not come back at us again. It is either that or continue on this way of trying to talk with those who will not talk with you, and only use your reasonableness as an opportunity to take you out. It is unfortunate, but is there any other choice? The writer who complained that we want a violent father figure does not have it quite right: we want a father figure who will stand up for us against the bullies with intelligent force. I am so sick of the Democrats right now I absolutely am tempted to follow the other writer into not voting at all: and that is a real despair, because Bush seemed to have taught me that any non-Republican would be better for us. But if the Democrats continue to act as they do, I feel a real despair for the whole process and may just opt out (with a bow to the martial artist teacher's point.

    What the heck is wrong with these Democratic party leaders????????????????????????

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