I'd like to see Dem candidate say . .

[msmcghee]

. . America, this is not an election where either me or Bush* will win or lose, this is your election to win or lose.

I'd like to see him place the election squarely in the lap of the American electorate. Explain that no matter who gets the most votes, he and Bush* will both be pretty well off.

Neither of them will have to worry about health care in their old age or social security, they can both send their kids to private schools, neither gets paid by the hour so overtime is not an issue for them - and they'll both be able to afford vacations in places that are not polluted.

I'd like for him to have the guts to tell them "If you really want to lose everything that your parents and grandparents and great-grandparents fought for over the last 50 years that has made us a strong proud nation, where many can achieve great wealth but where we still take care of those in need - then so be it - perhaps you don't deserve to have those things."

I think too many Americans see this as some contest between the RNC and the Dems - sort of like a Survivor episode. Until they understand what is at stake for themselves and their kids, and I don't think they do - they'll just continue to treat it as another political TV special.

I don't expect too many comments on this - but I just wanted to send this out into DU meme space. Thanks for reading it.

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[HFishbine]

1. Dean's close

He's refuting the Club for Growth ads by saying "They aren't trying to stop me, they are trying to stop you." It's not the detailed challenge to the electorate you are looking for, but the sentiment is there and I think it's genuine.

[MadAsHell]

3. There is also the ...

You have the power close that Dr. Dean uses quite often.

[msmcghee]

4. Great - I didn't know that.

I don't get cable or satellite so I haven't seen any of his speeches. I'm glad to know that.

[sallyseven]

2. Amen brother

It should be the mantra. Its your country. What do you want?

[onecitizen]

5. I think that is pretty much what Dean says.........

YOU have the power! YOU have the power! YOU have the power!! Is how he ends his speeches. While pointing to the crowd. Sort of like an Evangelist.