Dean's Latest Faux Puax

His latest is a doozy. He basically said we should not pre judge Bin Laden's guilt. His handlers must have had heart attcks as he immediately tried to back track. The other 8 candidates will be ready to pounce. Dean reminds me of the Titanic. We have mad cow disease . Now we have Howard Dean madness a/k/a Foot in Mouth Disease

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Once again you pull a quote of of context and don't provide any source. Here's the real story. Dean was not implying that Osama is not guilty. He was simply saying that even he should get a trial and be judged there. I know in the age of The Patriot Act that seems like something foriegn I suppose. Here's some from an interview with AP.
"In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Dean also said Friday he wants Osama bin Laden to get the death penalty, seeking to minimize fallout from a New Hampshire newspaper story in which he was quoted as saying the terror leader's guilt should not be prejudged.

"As a president, I would have to defend the process of the rule of law. But as an American, I want to make sure he gets the death penalty he deserves," Dean told the AP in a phone interview."
And here's the ACTUAL quote you are referring to Mr. Roxy.
"I'm sure that is the correct sentiment of most Americans, but I do think if you're running for president, or if you are president, it's best to say that the full range of penalties should be available. But it's not so great to prejudge the judicial system."

he he he he he he he

Actually, see, Erik is the person who knew what the hell it was you were vaguely (AND INCORRECTLY) alluding too. It does show the limitations of your summarizing skills, Roxy.

But it's great to see you actually admit that you were wrong! Congrats!

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You've promised these sort of explanations before. And then you let the thread drop away without another contribution from you. I'm not God, but I've certainly been around long enough to see your patterns and to know them, even if you aren't aware of them. I mean, HOW HARD IS IT TO LINK TO YOUR SOURCE???

A link wouldn't take more than 30 seconds from your prep work for entertaining tonight.

FYI, I NEVER EVER said that Dean can do no wrong. EVER. But you saying he "basically" said something in a thread designed to provoke a response (c'mon, why else would you publish it?) and then acting all attacked and put upon when I do respond is VERY disingenuous.

It's your tactic to provoke and claim victim when you get the response you desire in the first place. That's what it is, and it gets clearer to everybody the more you do it.

I noticed in a thread on the other board (that I haven't even contributed to) three different members called you crazy. So, it's not just a personal thing with me.

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as in "full of piss and vinegar" of course. Very refreshing.

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Namo, you ROCK!

For an example of a true faux paux (what a fun word to type) please go visit the "I hate to bring war/politics up on the board" thread momentarily.

Update:
Unfortunately I am visiting my parents for the holidays and their computer is ancient so I can't provide any of the links I wanted to. But I'm going back home today do y'all will just have to wait a little longer.

As someone who is opposed to the death penalty, I struggle with Dean's modification of his original stance in the early '90s. But I can understand and respect his rationale for said modifications.

The link below summarizes the changes in his stance pretty clearly.
Dean's position on the death penalty

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Ho Hum

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***** R - TFYM *****

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Bet I can guess the FY part....

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C'mere ya big lug!

That was funny, FYI, LOL, ETC.

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