a catechism for reactionaries
Paul Cella pens a manifesto for "reactionary" conservatives - positive connotation intended. One of his points is that free speech should not be absolute. I debate that contention with him in the comment thread.
More responses on Dean wowing the CA Dems
Regular DeanBlog contributor Carl Withak has a long post full of photos (and video?) from the convention floor about Dean's speech:
With each line the Governor completed the audience became more energized. By the time he had completed the above statement he had at least 80% of the crowd off their seats, screaming and waving Dean signs! No other speech before or after received anything like this. At best, a speaker could count on 30-40% of the crowd to get off of their seats and applaud. This show of support was deafening.
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As the good Doctor began to wrap things up he seemed to feed off the audience. His face become red, nearly the entire convention on their feet, screaming his praise, Governor Dean bellowed, "I want my country back! We want our country back!" From the looks of it, California is definitely Dean Country among the party faithful.
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Outside the convention doors hordes of delegates converged on the Dean booth snatching up whatever Dean material...
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