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And this is what I admire most about this woman . . . not as a mascot, not as a spokesperson for anyone but herself, but as a reminder that the best serrated edge is the blade of truth wielded with rapier-like passion and precision. I'm so tired of people who talk dainty, trip over obvious truths, and worry about being offensive in a political climate that's chock-full of it and likely requires more to address the grossly offensive injustices percolating in our midst. Tepid toe-dipping into healthcare-reform waters isn't going to cut it, a lesson Minnick really should figure out very, very soon. <br><br><font style="" color="#8064a2"><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><font style="" face="Verdana">Keely<br>www.keely-prevailingwinds.com<br></font></font></font><br><br><br><br><hr id="stopSpelling">From: donaldrose@cpcinternet.com<br>To: vision2020@moscow.com<br>Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:27:54 -0700<br>Subject: [Vision2020] Walt Minnick<br><br>
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<p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I
attended the Walt Minnick question and answer thingy tonight at the 1912
Building. My remarks were prepared in advance and follow this paragraph.
Although I did not call him a jackass (as he accused me of doing) after hearing
his rambling non-answers and half-assed explanations for an hour, I probably
should have. At least Republicans are honest enough not to pretend they
are Democrats. I can’t say the same for Rep. Minnick.</span></p>
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<p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.75in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">“Last night we lost a great
Democrat. Sen. Kennedy was a tireless advocate for the poor, civil
rights, labor, and universal health care. He personified the liberal,
progressive wing of our party. You, on the other hand, Congressman
Minnick, as a Blue Dog Democrat, are the philosophical descendent of the jackasses
who formed the Boll Weevils, and the Dixiecrats – splinter groups
that stood against all that Teddy Kennedy stood for. Please tell us,
based on your voting record, including the fact that you have cast 60% of your
congressional votes with the Republicans, and your attitude toward the public
health care option, why you should expect liberal Democrats to support you in
2010.”</span></p>
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<p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 1.75in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Rose Huskey </span></p>
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