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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:00 AM

A message from Connecticut to national Democrats

To win in November, Democrats must inspire passion and demonstrate a willingness to fight.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Wednesday, August 9, 2006 11:53 AM

    What's wrong with a little hate?

    What is this weak, pathetic criticism that people voted for Lamont because they hate Bush? At the root of it the implicit assumption that hating Bush is somehow wrong. Oh dear me, Dems should be above the fray. Pish posh, we must be bi-partisan and take the high road. F*ck that s*it. Hate, when properly harnessed and channeled, can be an effective emotive force to move forward and reach electoral victory. Here's a hint: the Republicans do it ALL THE TIME! Bush acts as an effective short hand for all of the un-American crap the Republicans have brutalized this country with.

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