Democratic Primaries
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So let me welcome Mike Bloomberg into the race with appropriate civility. I hope W comes back and campaigns for him in the primaries. One good turn deserves another. As Joe would say, Real Solid Guys.
Mike Bloomberg
Monday, August 30, 2004
Republican National Convention
I want to thank President Bush for supporting New York City and changing the homeland security funding formula and for leading the global war on terrorism.
(APPLAUSE)
The president deserves our support.
(APPLAUSE)
We are here to support him.
(APPLAUSE)
And I am here to support him.
(APPLAUSE)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46503-2004Aug30.html
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)Good point!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ritapria
(1,812 posts)Mike is a Dempublican .....To be fair ...The 5% of Democratic Primary Voters who are self- described conservatives should seriously consider voting for him ...Moderates and Progressive have many more preferable candidates to choose from ...
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,375 posts)I'm sure he'll do well, running with his "stop and frisk" approach to race relations.
The banning of soft drinks idea will also go over big in the south. None of that Sweet Tea nonsense anymore.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
PatSeg
(47,711 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
crazytown
(7,277 posts)Last edited Sun Nov 24, 2019, 04:26 PM - Edit history (1)
telling a national audience to vote for Bush. False equivalence much?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)Bloomberg was a cheerleader for Bush. Sanders was a cheerleader for Chavez. Not much difference in ridiculousness.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,492 posts)in his campaign who not only voted for Jill Stein, but encouraged others to do likewise
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)One more blessing for this year.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(94,916 posts)Complaining about a speech he gave as the Mayor to a Convention being held in his City would be pretty low on my list.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Ferrets are Cool
(21,112 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(94,916 posts)But we also know something about George Bush the leader. As we walk through this library, obviously were reminded of the incredible strength and resolve that came through that bullhorn as he stood amid the rubble and the ruins of Ground Zero, promising to deliver justice to those who had sought to destroy our way of life.
We remember the compassion that he showed by leading the global fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, helping to save millions of lives and reminding people in some of the poorest corners of the globe that America cares and that were here to help.
We remember his commitment to reaching across the aisle to unlikely allies like Ted Kennedy, because he believed that we had to reform our schools in ways that help every child learn, not just some; that we have to repair a broken immigration system; and that this progress is only possible when we do it together.
-- Barack Obama at the inauguration of the George W Bush Presidential Library. But maybe he was just making a polite speech?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Ferrets are Cool
(21,112 posts)That does not mean I agree with every word that comes from their mouth. I have a problem with ANYONE who praised the war criminal bush. Despite what some seem to imply, and as much as I miss him, President Obama was not perfect.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Ferrets are Cool
(21,112 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Not a fan of Bloomberg, but I wouldnt find this speech disqualifying.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
crazytown
(7,277 posts)just don't lecture anyone about party loyalty again OK?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Btw, see post 12.
And dont tell me what to do or not do.
OK?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
crazytown
(7,277 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I had to giggle because Im the last to lecture about party loyalty.
Im a yellow dog Dem, but never tell others how to feel about issues.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)Bloomberg illegally detained protesters?
Or his support for stop and frisk?
Or raising property on middle class homeowners while cutting taxes for himself and the wealthy?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Mouth
(3,169 posts)With Ghislaine maxwell, Jeffrey Epstine's procurer
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)Now, I need to go vomit. Another creep.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
PhoenixDem
(581 posts)It is the respect for the office and not for an individual.
In this case, W had given a lot of money to NYC to rebuild after 9/11 and that was the act that was praised.
I don't see anything wrong in this.
Obama gave a wonderful eulogy to Bush 41 -- and said good things about him. We don't always have to spit on the opposing party especially when someone from the opposing party does a good thing.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
crazytown
(7,277 posts)Bloomberg was a registered Republican. All is forgiven when it's all about the Benjamins.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
crazytown
(7,277 posts)Until you did.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,995 posts)We are better than that! Elijah Cummings!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sarisataka
(18,883 posts)or has a candidate joined the Democratic race?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
crazytown
(7,277 posts)Don't bash him. He's a real 'solid guy' - Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,658 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden