Q about Max Cleland

[rosesaylavee]

Does anyone here know how to get hold of Max Cleland. There has been some talk in GD about sending him flowers. As he doesn't hold public office, his address is unlisted. If someone does know him, do you think he would like flowers ala what was done for Helen Thomas?

[Democrafty]

1. That's an awesome idea.

Sorry I can't answer your question :(

[rosesaylavee]

2. Not sure if flowers would pick him up but

I thought it was a cool idea when I read it earlier too.

Was hoping someone here would have a connection as he still works with Senator Kerry... to find out if this would work... or not. It may be that the flowers wouldn't give him the lift he needs but the knowledge that so many here and elsewhere I am sure care about him and respect what he has accomplished in his life - that would be a great endorphin boost I would think.

[Luftmensch067]

3. Sorry I don't know either, but this is a wonderful idea!

I would love to participate! I wonder if Sen. Kerry's office would have a suggestion on how to contact Max?

[blm]

5. Kerry knows EXACTLY how to reach Max - they're never far apart or out of

contact.

His office can help, and I'd bet anything that Max would want us to donate to his Patriot Project to help him defend other veterans.

[rosesaylavee]

7. If I don't here from James Boyce

at the Patriot Project, I will call the Kerry office and ask for their assistance.

[Democrafty]

8. Let us know what you find out, and how we can help. n/t

[rosesaylavee]

9. Thanks

I appreciate that.

[TayTay]

4. See if you can find an e-mail at the Patriot Project

I believe the good Senator has some connection with them.

[rosesaylavee]

6. Thanks TayTay

Sent an email to James Boyce. Will see what he says.

[rosesaylavee]

10. Received a reply

to my query at Patriot Project

Actually he's fine. Story was not 'new' but an ongoing treatment that
got mis-spun

but I will pass on your good wishes and concern

it was very good of you to write

James



> Hi- I am a frequent poster on a democratic discussion forum and earlier
> today, it was suggested by someone and readily supported by many on the site
> that we should organize sending Max Cleland flowers as a show of support,
> appreciation and deep respect for all that he has done for our country. I
> was personally very sorry and saddened to hear he is not doing well and
> would like to find the answers to a few questions:
>
> 1. Do you know him and do you think he would be ok receiving this kind of
> attention right now?
> 2. Would you feel comfortable giving me an address to send the flowers to if
> others on the board do decide that that is something they will do?
>
> Link to original thread:
> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address
> =102x2479763
>
> If you do not have the answers, any direction you can give me would be
> appreciated!

Will also post on GD. Thanks for everyone's support on this!

[Luftmensch067]

11. Thanks for letting us know!

I really love Max and hope he's OK!!!!

[blm]

12. I guess we shouldn't be surprised given the state of journalism these days

But, I will bet your concern, rosey, will be passed on to Max and appreciated.

[rosesaylavee]

14. Was talking with a friend

who posts here too - she thought it very likely that the repugs would use this info to smear other dem vets running for office. I hope not - haven't seen it yet - but it smells like something they would do.

Wasn't every president a veteran prior to Clinton? So not sure how they could pull it off because of that.

[JI7]

16. then they would be attacking many other Veterans also

considering so many would be going through the same thing. that one Iraq Vet who became famous for the cigarette pic is having a tough time with it. he divorced his wife soon after marriage because of it. he says he still loves her also. the freepers are already bashing him since he has been critical of the war.


here is the pic of that soldier.

[rosesaylavee]

17. Attacking vets may be part of Rove's plan

Think of all the vets JK has been supporting across the country. A lot of the newbies running for office have served in Iraq.

I don't think it would work - but that may be the reason this came out now. "Stay tuned for more" crap from the WH on this.

[ProSense]

13. Thanks for posting the response! n/t

[JI7]

15. LA Times Mag did a thing on him in 2004 i think

it mentioned the depression and how bad things got after he lost re-election. said he got back up to help Kerry in the Primary and was a big part of the GOTV concerning Veterans. it's one reason i always appreciated his work for Kerry. yeah they are friends so there was no question of his support, but seeing he was going through depression and still decided to get out there and do all of this meant a lot.

[_dynamicdems]

18. That's a relief!

Thanks for posting!