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16. Not everybody, not even close

Sat Oct 13, 2018, 07:37 PM

Oct 2018

But I've known Howard since he was "Howard Who?" and finishing up his time as governor of Vermont, closing in on 20 years now. We were together at a gathering at New Year's, when a friend of mine, said, "you should meet this guy--he's thinking of running for president, and I really think he has a chance."

We've kept in touch ever since, get together when we can (last had breakfast right here in Düsseldorf last October), even traded Leo Kottke guitar solos late into the night one time at some hotel (Howard is a 12 string guitar fan, as am I). His genuineness, kindness and intelligence, as you noted, are all in abundance. Too good for us to have as president, I guess. I'm proud to call him a friend.

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This is how we start taking the country back, from the ground up [View all] DFW Oct 2018 OP

Knr Beartracks Oct 2018 #1

Cute ad Demovictory9 Oct 2018 #2

He obviously has a very limited budget DFW Oct 2018 #4

Wow. You know everybody.. pangaia Oct 2018 #14

Not everybody, not even close DFW Oct 2018 #16

That is beautiful. You are so lucky, and so, I suspect, is he.. pangaia Oct 2018 #24

We always split wishing we had more time. DFW Oct 2018 #27

That is amazing to hear.... pangaia Oct 2018 #32

I envy your Thai experience DFW Oct 2018 #44

Well, I do have to agree with you about the media. I guess it is a 2 edged sword. pangaia Oct 2018 #45

I recall your talking about him before... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2018 #3

K&R! Docreed2003 Oct 2018 #5

Thanks. Sent this to my brother and his family, elleng Oct 2018 #6

Thanks for that! DFW Oct 2018 #17

You're welcome. elleng Oct 2018 #20

Yes! This! violetpastille Oct 2018 #7

I told him I was proud of his effort in the ad spot DFW Oct 2018 #18

OMG, that spot is fantastic! Reader Rabbit Oct 2018 #8

Proud to have voted for him already rurallib Oct 2018 #9

He mentioned that her hands were not the cleanest DFW Oct 2018 #19

Be sure to keep us updated! Basement Beat Oct 2018 #10

I hope to hear the good news from him the day after the election. DFW Oct 2018 #21

Fuck it snort Oct 2018 #11

Fear not! DFW Oct 2018 #22

His web site ... CloudWatcher Oct 2018 #12

Thanks for that! DFW Oct 2018 #29

Point well taken, DFW. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2018 #13

The smaller races is how we lost so much ground to begin with DFW Oct 2018 #25

He does look young, but I'm sure he's capable FakeNoose Oct 2018 #15

When I first met him DFW Oct 2018 #23

Does Iowa's auditor need to be an accountant? oberliner Oct 2018 #26

Mosiman wants to keep her job and is trying to make Rob look unqualified DFW Oct 2018 #28

There has been a Republican in this job since 1967 oberliner Oct 2018 #30

Maybe no Democrat has actively sought the post since 1967 with any serious effort DFW Oct 2018 #38

One party control since 1967 seems like a great campaign point to make to voters that an OhioBlue Oct 2018 #41

It's not a strong argument to make on its own DFW Oct 2018 #42

Good points. The way I see it, 50 years of Republican control in the Accountability office OhioBlue Oct 2018 #53

Exactly. Now you've got it. It's not enough to say "they've been there too long." DFW Oct 2018 #54

Thanks DFW mahina Oct 2018 #31

I fully admit DFW Oct 2018 #43

Just donated. AJT Oct 2018 #33

Very effective ad! BadGimp Oct 2018 #34

I'm wondering if you cross posted to the Iowa group. eom littlemissmartypants Oct 2018 #35

No. I probably should have. DFW Oct 2018 #39

I voted for him. 47of74 Oct 2018 #36

Done NBachers Oct 2018 #37

Thanks to all who donated. That was NOT the intention of my post! DFW Oct 2018 #40

Kick dalton99a Oct 2018 #46

Thats how the Tea Party did it! Catch2.2 Oct 2018 #47

No more unopposed Republicans DFW Oct 2018 #48

K&R! Omaha Steve Oct 2018 #49

Kick! Hekate Oct 2018 #50

I took the liberty of telling Rob about DU and your responses DFW Oct 2018 #51

Tell him for the next election, make a big jump dawg day Oct 2018 #52

Let's put it this way DFW Oct 2018 #55