Mario Cuomo On HardBall

[Nomad559]

Run time: 08:44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1E65G3CsQg   Posted on YouTube: September 29, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: September 29, 2007 By DU Member: Nomad559 Views on DU: 3047

 

[gateley]

1. That was GREAT -- Thank you. Rec! nt

[originalpckelly]

2. That was perhaps the most powerful defense of the US Constitution...

I've seen from an American politician in a long time, the only other that comes close in clarity are the various statements by Senator Feingold.

[stlsaxman]

12. Let's not forget Al Gore's Speech On Executive Power at the DAR Hall

rtsp://cspanrm.fplive.net/cspan/project/ter/ter011606_gore.rm

or his incredible book-

[txwhitedove]

3. K&R. Bravo.

[never_get_over_it]

4. I freaking LOVE Mario

always have always will - wish some of the Dem leaders would LISTEN TO THIS MAN....

[DAMANgoldberg]

8. agreed

It has been too long since I heard from him. He would have a hard time getting elected these days, but we need more. Plus Daniel Patrick Moynihan would be turning over in his grave.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

13. I have adored this man for years and was so proud to have him as my Governor.

Seeing him again reminds me why I loved him in the first place. :)

[never_get_over_it]

16. That is exactly how I felt

and doesn't he look great he really hasn't aged - was VERY happy to see that...unfortunately by the time he became governor I had already left NY for VA BUT my family is still there and I am and will always be a New Yorker no matter where I live - someone called me a Floridian yesterday and I LAUGHED RIGHT OUT LOUD....

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

17. Once a NYer always a NYer. I'm originally from Queens, worked then lived in Manhattan,

and live in a suburb now for 24 years but still consider myself as much a resident of the city as anyone who lives there. In a few years, if I had the money (which I probably won't have) would move back in a heartbeat.

[never_get_over_it]

18. Not from the city

Central New York - we're NYers too! LOL

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

19. Yes, you are!!!!

:hi: :hug:

[ooglymoogly]

22. Lived on 23rd and 7th ave overlooking all of manhatten for many years back in the day

my company moved me north...but you are right "once a New 'Yoaker' always a New 'Yoaker" and I have always admired this man. Speaking of what if...what if he had become president when he ran. Think of the age of enlightenment that might have followed. kr

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

26. I remember when Cuomo gave the keynote speech at the 1984 Democratic Convention

and he talked about a tale of 2 cities. It was the most moving speech I had ever heard in my life. We were at that time close to 4 years into Reagan's first term and the poor were being left behind fast and furiously. Cuomo talked about it and when he finished I was sobbing.

Just did a search and found it on the net, with video. This speech, given 23 years ago is as relevant as if it was given today. I think I'm going to post the video later on the video board. I just tried to post the video and it's already archived at DU. Unfortunately it can't be kicked. Everyone must see it.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mariocuomo1984dnc.htm

BTW..Chelsea is lovely! I lived on 27th and 3rd for 4 years (1980-1984) :)

:hi:

[ooglymoogly]

27. said by many to be one of the greatest speeches of all time. nt

[lazyriver]

29. I was 12 in 1984 and had never seen this speech until now.

All I can say is, WOW!

Thank you for that link. Thank you very much.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

31. You're welcomed. I really wish it wasn't archived so I could bump it. eom

[PatSeg]

5. I just finished watching this on TV

and I was thinking this needs to be posted at DU!!! Fancy that.

Very powerful and impressive. Everyone needs to hear his words. Thanks for posting it.

[bbgrunt]

6. that was unbelievably wonderful.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

7. Mario Cuomo - like fine wine and cheese

aging magnificently.

K&R with pride. God, he would have made a fantastic President. :toast: :kick: :yourock: :patriot:

[saracat]

9. Thank you Mario.Dam I wish he had run!

[Swamp Rat]

10. Thanks Nomad559!

:applause:

:kick:

[stlsaxman]

11. I wish the prompt- "are you sure you want to recommend this thread?" had a button that said...

"ABSO-FUCKIN'-LUTELY!!!!"

I would have clicked it- no doubt!

Thank you for the vid, Nomad!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

14. Must view for all! Kick and recommend! eom

[thetaoofterri]

15. I love this man...

This was great. Thanks for posting it.

[snappyturtle]

20. I saw this last night and thought it was wonderful!

Thanks for putting it out for everyone! What a patriot! Too bad it was on on a Friday night. I'm going to bookmark for a pick me up when I need it. K&R

[JBoy]

21. Holy crap!

Awesome.

[ooglymoogly]

23. It appears this is the only man who has a grip. big kr

[proud patriot]

24. K and R

:headbang:this rocks

[Maryland Liberal]

25. Super Mario

The best President we never had

[The Traveler]

28. Ok, Laddies and Lassies of the U.S. Congress

Hope you saw that, and that it reminds you of what a Democrat really sounds like when the evil wind is up. What an awesome American. We should tie these fuckers to chairs and make them listen to this man until each of them grows a spine.

[progressoid]

30. Wish I could have recommended this one.

But a kick will do.

[antigop]

32. Standing Ovation!!!! And kudos for Matthews for having him on. n/t