February 19, 2006
Have You Ever Noticed That Latinos
. . . are just
adorable when they're incensed by strong women? They jump up and down and stuff. Cute as a little button.
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?Quien es mas macho - George Bush o Hugo Chavez?
Posted by: Daniel at February 19, 2006 08:40 PM (GIhW0)
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Maybe we'll find out . . .
Posted by: Attila Girl at February 20, 2006 12:18 AM (XbEp3)
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RACIST!!!!! /sarc
Seriously, it's a Latin thing. We Italian-American guys can get like that too, although I have a feeling that Rudy Giuliani would work rather well with Rice if they were running mates...
Posted by: Mikal at February 20, 2006 11:09 AM (DV3E3)
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Oh oh!
The international media hasn't been focusing on Hugo (cara 'e sapo) Chavez lately with all the Cheney shooting/Mohammed Cartoon, etc, etc Hoopla.
This attention leech just had to do something to get the focus back on himself.
(He was negleted as a child)
Posted by: Yolanda at February 20, 2006 11:10 AM (dLzW2)
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I'd been assuming it would be Rice-Giuliani for a while--at least until I went to CPAC and saw how ready Newt is for a comeback (and how popular he is with college-age kids). Things will be getting interesting pretty soon.
Posted by: Attila Girl at February 20, 2006 01:06 PM (XbEp3)
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I hope this megalomaniacal thug is allowed to just flame out and that the US not do anything stupid to turn this vato loco into another Castro. By fighting his kind of fight nationalism will win out and he'll go from a pimple to an abscess.
Posted by: Dalsan at February 20, 2006 06:31 PM (38kWf)
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Adding insult to injury, Rice is black. Didn't the "girl" bit have something to do with that? The whole comment, actually.
Female? Beneath his one foot. Black? Beneath the other. This means: Lower than whale shit! And yet, opened its mouth to him - as if...eye to eye?
horrors!
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January 14, 2006
Run, Condi, Run
Over at Althouse's digs, commenter Earnest writes, regarding the possibility of a
Condi candidacy:
Mehlman is continuing his work reaching out to African-Americans. Steele is running in Maryland for Senator. Swann for Governor in Pennsylvania. The slightest shift in the African American vote in these and other must need states for the Democrats, like Michigan and Wisconsin, spell absolutely defeat for the Dems.Thanks to Alito and the tactics Kennedy took in his questioning the Italian Catholic vote on the Eastern seaboard is also prime for the splitting. Condi is the dramatic and final nail in the Dem's coffin. The best part of all this, is that the South will pull for Condi in a big way. The Dems won't know what hit them, and the fact that they consider the Republican party rabid racists and women-haters just gives the Republicans more time and space to spring the trap.
Yup. You got it.
Via this week's hero.
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You have to convince Condi to do it--it's hers for the taking. But remember what a huge sacrifice it is, as well. With the MSM and the Dems, I'd rather face the lions in the Coliseum... Maybe we can sweeten the pot a little bit for her, put together an army of volunteers to give her around-the-clock foot rubs, or something...Let her know that she'll be running as the incumbent. Remember my strategy---Condi replaces Dick Cheney within the next year. Then, Condi takes over for W before the Republican National Convention. No scandals. Just time off for good work. Might as well get Rudy to be her VP, too.
Posted by: Darrell at January 14, 2006 09:24 PM (W9PvN)
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Good thinking, Darrell, you got the right viewpoint on Condi. Did you see ABC This Week with George S? They spoke about whether Condi will run in 2008. Donna Brazille stated that if Condi runs, she inherits the President's base. (a powerful view from a Dem.) Next, George Will commented about VP Cheney and health problems, and if he stepped down, Condi becomes VP. Then he said he believed Condi could be talked into running for 2008. Americansforrice.com believes Secretary Rice will be the legacy for President Bush. As the new chair of Team Condi (Jessie Jane Duff), American can not ignore excellence.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at January 15, 2006 05:20 PM (O7APX)
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I think she would hesitate about leaving her current post given current world events, and that would be a shame. She is more than just W's legacy--she might be the savior of Western civilization given the alternative. And ask me in ten years if I am laying it on too thick. I met her in the early 80's, by the way--made her drop her papers(just by looking)in a hallway in a fifteen-second magic moment of instant infatuation on my part. I would assume she has no patience for all the political garbage and the constant attacks of the opposition media and their tactics(pretending to be on your side while deciding where to stick the knife). She's already had a taste during her confirmation proceedings.
Her candidacy would keep the Dems off-balance duing the whole process. The shock of her being the incumbent come election day would completely destroy them. And the MSM. It will destroy a million words that have already been written about Hillary being the first female President and a pre-ordained event. It will drain the last ounce of credibility from the MSM as they scurry about trying to head it off. Do you need any more incentives?
Posted by: Darrell at January 15, 2006 09:09 PM (hsT71)
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With Crystal and me, you're preaching to the choir, Bud.
The fact is, I think Condi's going to be a better President than W. is, and I voted for him—twice.
Posted by: Attila Girl at January 15, 2006 09:23 PM (/y+/O)
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Darrell, and Miss Attila, today is the Iowa Caucus with thousands of Republicans meeting across the state to discuss the leadership of their state. Americans for Dr. Rice is in Des Moines, to continue to build support for Condi to be used in 2008 at the offical start of the next presidential race. The internet and even the mainstream media have been buzzing since First Lady Laura Bush mentioned she would like to see Condoleezza Rice run for president. (but did not say in 2008, shucks).
There is excitement in the political air as people are talking about this next race, whether in books or by news reports. Darrell, I think Condoleezza Rice can do her job as our nation's top diplomat in 2007, and still be laying the foundation for her race in 2008. The efforts of our volunteer group and others clearly show that anytime after the November 2006 election, we could see the offical launch of the Condi for President DC team. In the meantime, over 4,000 people are on Team Condi to promote her from California, to Michigan, to New York, Tennessee, Iowa, Florida, and all parts in-between. Condi is the Super Star of the Republican galaxy.
I will write later and let you know what happened in Iowa at our table raising donations and building support on January 16.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at January 16, 2006 04:43 AM (O7APX)
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I like preaching to the choir better...I think it must be the robes.
Posted by: Darrell at January 16, 2006 08:39 AM (WppWP)
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So, completely hoenst question: Do you really think that the SoCons will go for her?
Posted by: Christophe at January 18, 2006 10:32 PM (td8Qe)
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That is the $64,000 question, since she's technically pro-choice. I think that might be outweighed by two factors: 1) she's a minister's daughter, and 2) she has a chance of winning. [Of course, to some SoCons, point (2) is an argument
against her.]
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Of course, regardless, they'd have to actually come out and vote for her...
Posted by: Darrell at January 21, 2006 12:32 PM (NEzjW)
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Dr Rice is and will continue to be a huge asset to our world. In this age of personel attacks and the danger posed to all from Crazy extremists. We need a leader that is supported by Non-Partisain people . Dr Rice is that person and the world needs a leader like her!!
However, she can expect to be attacked by those similar to Senator Byrd, Kenedy & Other's , But her ability that was shown to all at her confirmation hearing & subsiqintly her tenure as Secretary of State leaves no doubt She is the leader we need!!!
As a White male from a family of mostly Dems and after meeting and marrying a (wonderful) Black women I was overwelmed by the fact that the few Republicans in my family were 100% in favor of my Marriage and the overwelming majority of the Dems Were not only opposed but activly excluded my wife from there lives.
I am certain that with Dr Rice will further convince this contry that Republicans are not the Rasist they are portraited to be by some disingenus or poorly educated soles.
On the job!!! Their is no question that Dr Rice can command respect throughout the world.
And help this contry to become more focused and Less devicive.
Dr Rice in 2008!!!!!!!
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November 28, 2005
It Does Sound Rather Like a Monty Python Skit
Pixy's
covering my blogwar with
Hugh Hewitt. Admittedly, my blog war with Hugh Hewitt has been less dramatic than many such conflicts, due to a few unavoidable facts: 1) Hugh doesn't know my blog exists, and 2) Hugh doesn't know I exist.
But, you know: I've been carrying on despite these minor obstacles.
On the other hand, at some point he will be forced to concede that Condi Rice exists, and that she's a stronger candidate for President than most of the boring white guys Hewitt seems interested in pushing (e.g., Frist).
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I say it should be a Condi/Powel ticket. Let's see if the liberals can come up with something to demonize that ticket.
Posted by: Jack at November 28, 2005 08:16 PM (gozqn)
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I'm thinking Rice/Giuliani. Very tough to beat.
Posted by: Attila Girl at November 28, 2005 08:27 PM (JZqY7)
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I like that you're having a blogwar that's so civilized one of the parties doesn't know it's going on. Refreshing
Posted by: beautifulatrocities at November 28, 2005 08:56 PM (lwnDt)
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Rather like the L.A.-Bay Area rivalry, no? (Okay. We know it's going on, but we just can't get exercised about it.)
Posted by: Attila Girl at November 29, 2005 01:33 AM (JZqY7)
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Yep, Rice/Giuliani or vice versa looks by far the best ticket the Republicans could come up with - though they do have a couple of years to work on that.
What else do they have? Okay, Jeb Bush would drive the moonbats
crazy; the prospect of another four years of Bush presidency would have them popping blood vessels. But I don't know if he'd make that strong a showing otherwise.
Senators? Forget it. Arnold? Not eligible. The other governors? Do any of them really stand out?
Posted by: Pixy Misa at November 29, 2005 03:29 AM (QriEg)
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Nobody does. And Arnold's star has fallen a bit lately. But he is, of course, foreign-born. (We've got to get rid of that, of course. It's silly.)
Jeb Bush is interesting, in that his family is half-Latin (he married a Latina) and he converted to Roman Catholicism, so he might galvanize Latinos and Catholics. But Americans don't like too much "dynasty," so even if he runs someday I don't think 2008 is the time.
Posted by: Attila Girl at November 29, 2005 04:11 AM (PnALQ)
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Flap handicaps a Giuliani/Allen ticket unless Cheney resigns/dies and Condi then is appointed VP.
Then Giuliani/Rice.
If not in 2008, Condi runs against Mayor AV for California Governor.
Flap
Posted by: Flap at November 29, 2005 12:46 PM (3K2Mh)
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Not surprising, but remains amusing, that RNC Radio Hugh has turned to Frist, probably at the behest of Ken Mehlman. Hewitt was dismissing Frist's chances as recently as a couple of weeks ago over the "updates on the war" vote.
I agree that a Giuliani/Rice ticket looks like the best bet going, but Rudy's going to have to have a road-to-Damascus moment on the Second Amendment to get the RKBA folks to turn out.
Posted by: Ken at November 29, 2005 01:22 PM (6W2zl)
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Sorry. Rice at the top of the ticket. That's my final offer
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But if she runs as veep, we can get
sixteen years of Rice in the White House!!!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at November 29, 2005 06:41 PM (RbYVY)
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Ken, your comment and mine crossed in the mail. The Second Amendment is one of the chief reasons Rice needs to be at the top of the ticket: in this area (and several others) Giuliani is not conservative enough to get the nomination. Rice is adamant about the importance of gun rights—absolutely rock-solid. And because of her heavy-duty Christian background (daughter of a minister, etc.) she may squeak by on the abortion issue (technically pro-choice, but very disapproving of abortion, and likely to favor limitations/a return to the states—which is where the progress is to be made these days).
One more time: Giuliani can't get the nomination (at least, not at the top of the ticket). Rice can.
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Attila Girl is right, Condi stands up for the Second Amendment and that is a huge problem for Guiliani. Likewise, Frist might be a fine person, but he is not dynamic. He and Kerry suffer from SenatorDRONE-itis, and anyone who ever tried to listen to any of their speeches understands what I mean. It is also one of the key reasons Gore lost in 2000, drone drone drone, and it is no wonder people referred to that Democrat as Al BORE. With Condoleezza Rice and each of her appearances at the podium during her world visits in the past 11 months, she is dynamic, understands the issues she is speaking about, and treats people with respect. Her diplomatic skills have been sharpened in the past year as well, and even Grover Norquist has suggested her as Time magazine's Person of the Year. The most ironic thing is that Donna Brazille, the Democrat mouthpiece, also agrees for Condi to be Person of the Year. Did you all see the ABC interview last night? What did you think of the TV ad by Americans for Dr. Rice? Any comments? Thanks Miss Attila, always a JOY to visit your site.
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Attila Girl is right, Condi stands up for the Second Amendment and that is a huge problem for Guiliani. Likewise, Frist might be a fine person, but he is not dynamic. He and Kerry suffer from SenatorDRONE-itis, and anyone who ever tried to listen to any of their speeches understands what I mean. It is also one of the key reasons Gore lost in 2000, drone drone drone, and it is no wonder people referred to that Democrat as Al BORE. With Condoleezza Rice and each of her appearances at the podium during her world visits in the past 11 months, she is dynamic, understands the issues she is speaking about, and treats people with respect. Her diplomatic skills have been sharpened in the past year as well, and even Grover Norquist has suggested her as Time magazine's Person of the Year. The most ironic thing is that Donna Brazille, the Democrat mouthpiece, also agrees for Condi to be Person of the Year. Did you all see the ABC interview last night? What did you think of the TV ad by Americans for Dr. Rice? Any comments? Thanks Miss Attila, always a JOY to visit your site.
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November 25, 2005
Hugh Hewitt
. . . joins the MSM in relegating Dr. Rice to
"fantasy candidate" status. Lovely, just lovely. Results
here.
(Via Insty.)
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Well, Rice has said that she won't run. Cheney and Jeb Bush are also in the fantasy list.
It's not an attack it's just the way things are.
Of course, Rice won overwhelmingly, as she does in every one of these polls.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at November 26, 2005 01:54 AM (3FPsg)
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Dear Pixy, If you can tell me how long Secretary of State gets to keep her job once she announces she will accept the will of the people and run for president, then you might have a clue why she is playing it straight that she is not RUNNING. She does not have to organize any national campaign until 2007 when all the other 30 or so Republicans and Democrats launch offically. Did Hillary announce? Did Newt? Did Rudy or McCain? None of them are admitting plans are being made for them to run as president in 2007, so why is everyone so upset that Condi said she is not running? Our political action committee has been flying and driving to political events for the past year, building a base of support which we call THE EISENHOWER PLAN, as in style of a draft movement. At the Wisconsin State Convention in May 2005, Condi was at 30% by the delegates, with Rudy and McCain at the back of the bus. A poll was taken in Iowa, with 400 likely Republican caucus voters, again, Condi was at 30%, top of the line with Rudy and McCain less than 20%, all others listed below 10% and even 5%. There is a clear honest effort by americansforrice.com to show Secretary of State Rice is the most qualified and the most knowledgeable of the White House plans. She has built relationships with other world leaders which will serve her well when she becomes President in 2009. Our group started early in order to build that base of support nationwide by the people, instead of being controlled by some DC consultant. We are the grassroots, and with over 4,000 of us on Team Condi, we will be setting up Condi Booths at many events in 2006 as well. We are not going away, we know Condi can not run for awhile yet, and we want her to remain at her job as Secretary of State. In fact, she is doing her job with class, dignity, and strength, like a Velvet Hammer.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at November 26, 2005 06:20 AM (F69Ii)
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You don't have to work so hard to convince me that Condi would make a good President, Crystal! I'm already sold.
I very much hope she does run, either for President or for VP, possibly with Giuliani. Just saying that I believe this is the reason Hugh lists her on the "fantasy" ticket.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at November 26, 2005 07:08 AM (QriEg)
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By the way, I poked through the poll results, and as far as I can see there is no group that doesn't list Condi first. Giuliani comes second to various others for certain groups, but Condi is number one every time.
You can be that people will be paying attention to results like that.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at November 26, 2005 07:25 AM (QriEg)
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Crystal is correct, Rice HAS to say she's not running, she has 3 years to go as Sec of State. I mean, she's not Hillary Clinton, lol. But she seems to be running, as per her recent domestic PR trip (not exactly in her job description), & her public appearances with NFL head Gene Washington on her arm (something Tammy Bruce predicted Condi would do if she was serious, since the public has a distrust of single women)
Posted by: beautifulatrocities at November 26, 2005 09:37 AM (Ol3Gs)
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Flap handicaps Condi's return to California.
Governor 2010 against Mayor AV.
Then - WH.
Flap
Posted by: Flap at November 26, 2005 10:50 AM (A8i+J)
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Oh, how interesting, BA! I'd been wondering when she was going to work on her heterosexual credentials.(Of course, Hillary hasn't started on that project yet.)
As for Condi's declaration that she won't run, she hasn't taken the "iron-clad" pledge ("if nominated I won't run; if elected, I will not serve"), so the door is still open to being drafted. (Eisenhower didn't take the pledge, either--but he didn't take the notion of being President seriously until Dewey defeated Taft.)
Rice is a private person, and probably has very mixed feelings about all this, but she'd be a fool not to keep her options open. I'm sure she's considering it all very carefully, and the paucity of other quality candidates (with the possible exception of Giuliani, who can't get the nomination) very likely matters a good deal.
Posted by: Attila Girl at November 26, 2005 11:12 AM (JZqY7)
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I would vote for Condi in a heartbeat. The question is, will the Republican party aparatchiks?
Posted by: Mark McGilvray at November 26, 2005 01:44 PM (isTfo)
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They will if Iraq keeps having elections, and its economy/infrastructure improve. And if G.W. throws his weight behind Condi when the time comes. Which I think he will if she decides she's willing to be "drafted."
Posted by: Attila Girl at November 26, 2005 07:49 PM (JZqY7)
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Attlia Girl and Pixy are correct. The building support for Condi to be the Republican nominee is happening as we speak. The establishment RNC in Washington DC is behaving neutral right now, providing the discussion of 13 Republican men and Condi to be on the minds of the conservatives and the Republicans and even a Independents. During the past year, as Team Condi was flying and driving to event after event, the people got excited about the possible Condi 2008 efforts. Could it really happen? Are you serious? How can I help? These are the most asked questions and when they hear it is true and how they can donate to promote Condi for 2008, hundreds of people JUMP at the chance. Yes, there are 3 years left to go for Condi in her role as Secretary of State. I am going to do some research to find out how the previous 6 held their post while running for president. A few were promoted by the President they served under, so that cleared the field. Maybe after November 2006, we will see President Bush put his arm around Secretary Rice and tell the Republican party that she is HIS choice for president. Now that is my fantasy, and it is more realistic than Huge Hewitt ignoring us and our efforts. Yes, that is right folks, he totally ignored Team Condi in Las Vegas at the FreedomFest of the Young America Group. He was there with his radio show and refused to allow me to speak to his audience, that is rude in my book. I heard he did mention us once, as in the fact we had a booth there. But he failed to let the people know how many young college Republicans and young conservatives wanted bumper stickers and information about how they could help Condi in 2008. Oh dear, could it be that Hugh Hewitt is scared of us? Could it be that he already has his mind made up for a certain Republican to win in 2008 and refused to allow any debate on his radio program? He is acting like the liberal reporters at USA Today and the NY Times. What a shocking viewpoint, but I can only call it as I see it. Thanks Miss Attila for allowing me to speak up for Condi. And it is a JOY to read all the viewpoints on your blog. Keep up your efforts to bring your audience the real voices from real people.
[Edited to clarify the fact that Attila Girl and Miss Attila are the same person.—LMA/AG/Joy]
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at November 27, 2005 11:40 AM (F69Ii)
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I waaaant Condi
I waaaant Condi!
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1122995015.shtml
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November 22, 2005
Team Condi on CNN Tonight!
The
Condistas will be discussed, as I understand it, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Which would mean 4:30 here in God's Country.
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Right on target, Miss Attila. If anyone missed the CNN report about a national group supporting Condoleezza Rice for President in 2008, they can see it on our website, americansforrice.com, and see that we are being taken seriously. Also, on Saturday, Nov. 26, Good Morning America will be talking about us and featuring part of our TV ad which appeared on Commander in Chief in New Hampshire and Iowa. Thank you, Miss Attila, for being on top of the news.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at November 23, 2005 12:57 PM (F69Ii)
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Right on target, Miss Attila. If anyone missed the CNN report about a national group supporting Condoleezza Rice for President in 2008, they can see it on our website,
Americans for Rice, and see that we are being taken seriously. Also, on Saturday, Nov. 26, Good Morning America will be talking about us and featuring part of our TV ad which appeared on Commander in Chief in New Hampshire and Iowa. Thank you, Miss Attila, for being on top of the news.
Posted by: Crystal at November 23, 2005 11:33 PM (JZqY7)
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Miss Attila, I have great news to share with you and your audience. The Washington Times has a story which Dr. Richard Mason posted and it is.......November 25, 2005: Black leaders in Florida switch to GOP. The Washington Times reported today that two prominent leaders of the NAACP in Florida, Darryl E. Rouson, a past president of the St. Petersburg NAACP, and Derrick Wallace, the current president of the Orange County NAACP have registered as Republicans in the past two months. Mr. Rouson, who said he learned that not one black circuit court judge had been appointed during 24 years of Democrats in the Florida governor's mansion, went on to make some rather candid observations:
"I saw that the mayor for eight years here in Pinellas County, who was a Democrat, had given only lip service to inner-city economic development,. The current Republican mayor, Rick Baker who was re-elected two weeks ago with 90 percent of the black vote, gave immediate attention to development and worked closely with black businessmen ....because we are 85 percent in one party, when Republicans are in power we are a beggar race, and when the Democrats are in power we are a beggar race, because they take us for granted."
Under the leadership of Ken Mehlman, RNC Chairman, the Republican party has been making a concerted effort to attract black leaders to the "Party of Lincoln." This summer he came to Florida as part of his "Give Us a Chance and We'll Give You a Choice" outreach tour with minorities.
PS from Crystal..many Republicans who are black, asian, and hispanic are finding economic hope and a better future with their membership in a OWNERSHIP SOCIETY, not a ME Victim group.
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November 14, 2005
Condi's Birthday is Today!
Stop by the
Americans for Rice website and catch up on the news! Buy their new bumper sticker while you're there.
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Thanks for the Birthday post, and she is working her sweet heart out in the Middle East to help settle some turmoil. CNN just reported today, Nov. 15, that is 10 days, all the paperwork and diplomatic efforts will be finalized for the Israel-Gaza deal. Now, would it shock the Democrats to see Condoleezza Rice win a Noble Peace Prize? You bet it would, and they would tear their hair out is distress to have Condi on the same playing field as that old coot Carter. I think Carter has become a tired old man, still trying to rebuild his tattered weak legacy as president, yet the more he speaks, the more he reminds all of us why he lost in 1980 to a stronger, vibrant and older man like Reagan. Age is not just a matter of years, it also an attitude, and Carter was old back in his days of being the president in 1976, so today, he is ancient history of pacifism, weakness, appeasement to our enemies, and witless in having a vision for the Democrats. So with Condi Rice to compare to the Democrats, she has the brainpower, the experience as our top dipolmat, and by 2008, she will have a record to run on from her years of services in the State Department. Our nation needs a strong leader with foreign policy experience, and a vision for our future. That is why I think Condi is our gift to the world, Rock ON CONDI, and I hope you win a Noble Peace Prize for your endearing efforts in the Middle East. You sure deserve it more than Arafat in 1993,.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at November 15, 2005 10:59 AM (F69Ii)
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THE NAACP has good news for Republicans. I found this item on Booker Rising, and it is such good news, I had to post it with my friend Miss Attila. I gives me such JOY to read good news like this.
NAACP Chief Makes Switch To GOP
For decades, Republicans have struggled to reach out to black Americans. But now in Orange County, Florida, the GOP has to reach no further than the NAACP. As of this week, Derrick Wallace, head of Orange County's NAACP, has switched parties. "I've thought about this for two years," said Mr. Wallace. "This is not a decision I made yesterday." Lew Oliver, head of the local GOP, described himself as "extraordinarily pleased," while Democratic leader Tim Shea said that he was disappointed. A construction-company exec, Mr. Wallace was candid about the fact that his business life was a big part of his decision to change. "It's purely a business decision. Ninety percent of those I do business with are Republicans," he said. "Opportunities that have come to my firm have been brought by Republicans." To that, Mr. Shea responded: "I'm a little confused. Are we talking about the National Association for the Advancement of Construction Professionals -- or Colored People?" Mr. Wallace elaborated that his "business" line of thought also referred to the NAACP. And he said he wants his organization to be part of that structure. Just as importantly, he said, he didn't want people to immediately brand -- or dismiss -- NAACP concerns as synonymous with those of liberal Democrats. "I want this branch to be respected," he said. Mr. Oliver said they already are, noting that all of the members of the GOP executive board joined the NAACP a few years back to show that they were serious about outreach. "
Juliette Ochieng, a black conservative Republican blogger, writes: "Is Mr. Wallace’s decision a result of the proverbial handout or hand-up? Possibly both. Few people of any persuasion or get anywhere without someone lending them a hand, even those who are highly talented and/or skilled. However, the perception may exist that the area Republicans 'bribed' Mr. Wallace into his conversion. The fact that he was honest about this was very shrewd; it takes some of the wind out of the ‘sell-out’ sails.....One must assume that Mr. Wallace’s company is legitimate, in the black (so to speak), set to increase profits and has a reputation for quality work. If that’s so, then it would be likely that many a good capitalist would send business his way.....And, isn’t this an example of minority outreach that many minority critics of the Republican Party have suggested? We’ll see how long it takes, however, for Mr. Wallace to magically get his ‘brutha card’ yanked. It would be a nice surprise for 'never' to be the day."
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November 12, 2005
Condi's Birthday on Monday!
It's not too late to have an impromptu party! A lot of Condistas throughout the country will be doing just that.
If you're starting your own local Condi club, there's lots to talk about:
• Parallels between the "draft Condi" movement and the Eisenhower candidacy.
• Dick Morris' new book on the potential showdown ("inevitable," in his mind) between Condi and Hillary. Does he overstate the case? And/or does he have a point about the GOP needing to go after the Democrats' demographics?
• Dr. Rice's career to date: could it be considered the ideal apprenticeship for the Presidency? Which pivotal heads of State is she getting to know right now?
• If the Secretary accepts our charge and runs, at what point should she declare her candidacy? Later is better in terms of keeping her popularity as strong as it is now, but at some point she will have to commit. Would it be inappropriate for her to continue in her present postion? Would Bush have to appoint a new interim Secretary as Condi campaigns?
• To what extent would having two female candidates neutralize gender as an issue in 2008?
• The people whose names have been suggested as potential candidates are not as strong as Condi is. Would any of them help to balance the ticket, however? Would the base support a Rice/Giuliani candidacy, for instance?
• Would those be the funnest debates in the history of the country, or what?
Don't forget to raise funds, and keep apprised of current events via the Americans for Rice. Because AFR is a 527, it's appropriate to send money to help them raise awareness and persuade Dr. Rice that her duty lies in the White House.
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Wow, thanks. I'll wear my shirt in honor of our next president. She's definitely running, she was doing this PR tour of the US - not exactly Sec of State biz - & has been palling around with NFL head Gene Washington in public, a strategic move
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I'm sure her emotions are still very mixed on the whole issue. But I think she'll come around.
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Right now: Ambrose's condensed
biography of Eisenhower (that is, the single volume subtitled "Soldier and President").
I'm fairly intrigued by the parallels between the good General and Dr. Rice. Speaking of which, the Americans for Rice website is once again being updated, and getting very serious about beefing up its Iowa activist groups—not to mention running more advertising in that state on the regrettable Commander in Chief television show. (I swear I tried to watch it, but after three episodes or so even the deliciously evil Donald Sutherland couldn't keep me coming back: the writing is just too lame.)
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Thanks for the mention Miss Attila, and yes, after being without electricity for many days, it is also nice Dr. Mason is back to updating our site. We got major buzz with our ads on ABC, and it has been worth every penny spent in New Hampshire and Iowa to get our message out to the people. As you know, like in Arizona, even when the media shows up, we could not understand why they continued to ignore us at the booth. It happened in Las Vegas and Nashville too. So with our TV ads and radio ads, we have been taken more seriously by the media. None the less, we are still advertising on your site, and are hoping to continue since it is the blogworld which gave us a chance to get our voice heard. That is the power of the blog, to bypass the mainstream media and get our message out since we have been ignored by them, like USA Today and all their other papers in their empire. I was so disappointed when Susan Page, after weeks and weeks of sending her information, only referred to us "as a small group which purchased ad space on "Commander in Chief". She has been given numerous names of our inner circle and told about how we raised money from over 3,000 people. As if that is small? In fact, with Condi still at 18% nationwide, and tied with Rudy in September, I think it is the fear of many reporters that Condi will win the nomination since she is one of the strongest leaders in the Republican party right now. My goodness, how could those old white guys in the Republican party wrap their white arms around a poised charming black woman to be their president? My goodness, what message would that send to the world about the United States? My goodness, could it be that the people in our nation could truly admire and respect a black woman? Lordy lordy, the party of Lincoln just might have a winner on their hands for 2008. Lordy lordy, what can the Democrats do to keep the minority groups locked into their partry? Or am I being too cynical?
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Crystal, I forgot to let you know, but Sean Hannity mentioned your ad campaign a few weeks ago--and
named your group.
You, Richard, and the rest are doing important work.
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Lordy lordy, what can the Democrats do to keep the minority groups locked into their partry?
Well, via Taranto at OpinionJournal, comes
this nasty business of black Democrats using the worst of racialist slurs against a black Republican... throwing Oreos, etc.
We've seen that leftists like the "cartoonist" Oliphant aren't above racist caricatures of Condi, so stuff like what is happening to MD Lt. Gov Michael Steele and worse will be thrown at Rice if she runs.
Posted by: Darleen at November 02, 2005 06:08 PM (FgfaV)
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I'd like to see 'em try it. Rice has been through the wars on race: her father and his friends had to patrol the neighborhood to protect citizens from the Klan. She was personally acquainted, as a little girl, with one of the victims of that horrible church bombing.
She could eat the average sheltered middle-class black lefty for breakfast.
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I'd love to watch that myself. I've been hoping for a Condi run for some time, and would be interested in working on a Texas campaign for her.
Posted by: MrSpkr at November 02, 2005 08:30 PM (28QFs)
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Geesh, mentioned, apparently favourably by hannity.
Could anythng be worse?
Posted by: Averroes at November 02, 2005 08:37 PM (jlOCy)
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Oh, come on. He's harmless.
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Yes, I heard about Lt Gov Mike Steele being called a "token", and about the Oreo cookies tossed at him. The defending statement was "it is ok since it is just politics". These are the same people who ridiculed General Colin Powell in 1996, adding the fears that if he ran some WACKO would shoot him. Some people think the Security Team for Condi is excessive, but with all the anger toward President Bush by the left, and the fears that Condi might be running for president, I am glad my tax dollars are used to protect her in the US and around the world. The cartoons are disgusting and racist, tossing Oreos at any black person is also disgusting and racist. With the passing of Rosa Parks, I would hope the Dems and the liberals could see how shameful their behavior is to the rest of our nation. Calling it "just politics" is one key factor why so many people don't vote, refuse to be part of either political party, and why so many people are rejecting working on any campaign or donatng money to politics. It has been a real education in the past 10 months as I have been driving my Mini Cooper and flying to various events to set up a booth, handle the donations for "americansforrice.com", and meet thousands of people. Many of them truly admire Condi, respect her, and even is they support another Republican for president, none of the Republicans/conservatives have used any racist comment. The New Republic magazine included that point is a recent report by Michelle Cottle, I guesss I should have included that I am only hearing the racist comments from the Dems and the liberals. In fact, it was quite a shock to hear a white college girl who voted for Kerry use the word "token black" in a conversation with me. I guess when Dems and Libs can't win their debate on issues, they have to resort to name calling and degrading remarks. Again, thank you Miss Attila for providing a place to discuss real issues, and even have a bit of fun in expressing the stress of life. So by the time the real campaign for 2008 gets started, (some time after November 2006) "Americansforrice.com" will be prepared for all the nasty racist remarks, the degrading behavior by Democrats, and the people in our nation will shame them for their behavior. In fact, if a reporters asks be about this nasty stuff, it will be an opportunity to say, "It is not surprising that instead of referring to the blacks as victims, the Republicans promote the example that education is the key to success in life. And so many of the key black leaders in the Republican party have become successful based on their education, and their merit. And it is time to end the racist comments coming from the Dems and the Liberals". Tossing Oreos is childish, and trying to hide behind the term, "it is just politics" has reduced the Dems into a party of no ideas, no plans for the future, and no leadership to drag them out of continued losses to gain power back in Washington DC. If they had a plan, the Dems forgot to tell their supporters to behave themselves in public.
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Dear Miss Attila,
If you are interested in our rebuttal to Susan Estrich's column about Condi Rice as VP, please go on Saturday to www.thesunnews.com.
Dr. Richard Mason and I have prepared an excellent way to defend Condi from the left and from the Democrats. A few friends across the nation send us stuff they read or hear about, and it provides us with an outlet to stand up for Secretary Rice as a person, as a leader, and as a contender for 2008. Many people are finding us by doing a google search to find any group which seems serious about the draft movement promoting Condi. Sadly, a few sites are only out to make a few bucks by hawking Condi stuff, but they are not organizing in state after state, they are not buying any ad on TV or radio, and I guess that after 10 months, we have become the only political action committee truly dedicated to putting Condi on the ballots, nationwide in 2008. It is with the help of bloggers like you, Dear Miss Attila, which has provided us an outlet to speak to the people. Thank you so much for helping us get our message out to the people. And I hope to see you at CPAC in Washington DC, in Feb. 2006. It will be a really JOY to see you.
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It was a real JOY to see Secretary Rice with President Bush at the Summit of the Americas this week. While preparing to board Air Force One, FOX was the only network with a LIVE shot of what was going on, and I saw Condi as one of the most gracious people, shaking hands, kissing cheeks, a total representative of all the is good and strong with our nation. The more she does her job as Secretary of State, the more she travels to perform her duty to our nation, and the more the international press covers her at world events; it makes Team Condi more proud to be working to promote her as our next president. Condi is serving us now, being groomed so to speak to take the helm of the Ship of State in the future.
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October 26, 2005
Fake, But Accurate
Some people didn't realize that our Secretary of State is the spawn of the devil. Fortunately,
USA Today found an artistic way to point that out. And now
Michelle Malkin is jumping their case for trying to let the truth be known.
So far, Dan Rather hasn't been available for comment, but I figure he's pretty much vindicated now.
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They took that picture down late this afternoon.
Didn't that picture remind you of some of the footage from "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West"? (it played Sunday afternoon at Liberty).
Posted by: El Conquistadore at October 26, 2005 09:28 PM (ml+cs)
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No, it was Village of the Damned, with the glowing eyes. And here I thought USA Today had such stellar journalistic standards
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Posted by: Attila Girl at October 27, 2005 12:23 AM (x3SIT)
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Reminds me of the movie, "Invasion of the Bee Girls," one of the best ever.
Condi could spread a little honey onme anytime.
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USA Today has been blocking any reference to the efforts of americansforrice.com for the past 10 months to get any word printed about efforts to elect Secretary of State Rice as the next president. The reason I wrote to them in July 205 was to expose their front page story, "CAN HILLARY BE ELECTED COMMANDER IN CHIEF?
Writer Bill Nichols seems to think only Hillary was being considered for 2008, and so my letter was to point out the excitement of our citizens group spending our own money to build a national team in support of Condi for president.
In the past 6 months, I also wrote to Susan Page and the editor about our efforts. NONE of them has ever been printed. Yet, Susan Page did mention us when she wrote about the TV show "Commander in Chief" but only as a small group which purchased an ad in New Hamsphire on premiere night (Sept. 27). I guess over 4,000 people is small? We also spent money to run the pro-Condi ad in Des Moines Iowa, for 2 weeks, most of them running before the October 22 Republican state dinner. USA Today is not the only paper, reporters from across the nation, and the BBC, German TV and S Korean TV, as well as numerous radio interviews. So we are part of a huge story that has been reported, the story has been on radio, TV, and newspapers. Too bad the buzz is about a PHOTO mistake, instead of buzzing about Condi who could be our next president.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at October 27, 2005 01:55 PM (M7kiy)
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"instead of buzzing about Condi who could be our next president."
I'm right! Invasion of the Bee Girls!
Go hive, keep the buzz going.
Just to toot my own horn, i proposed Condi for Prez 2008 so long ago that i thought the strategy should be that Cheney resign (for health reasons) so Condi could be on the 2004 ticket as Veep to get he some elected office experience.
Bzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Hey, Averroes, I proposed the same thing! I have a little twist at the end though...W steps down right before the 2008 Convention just to make sure Hillary is not the first female Pres.
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Oh, cute! So Condi becomes the incumbent. Excellent.
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Wow, I love the BUZZZZZ. I did hear the rumor for Cheney to step down in 2004 so Condi could be VP. And yes, I also heard the rumor Cheney will step down NOW, (US News and World Report) so put Condi on as VP. I find this amazing stuff. For the DC rumor mill to buzz about Condi as the next VP. Think about it. No other Republican is mentioned to replace Cheney. Here is Condi, a strong person with foreign policy experience and world-wide admiration. Since Condi went to Alabama and was treated like a rock star, the world is giving her more notice and BUZZZZ. I like the idea that Bush might step down (health problem after Condi is VP) to make her president. Interesting idea, and time will tell what comes true. In the meantime, americansforrice.com will continue to raise money and promote Condi for president. No other Republican would motivate me to spend over $4000 of my own bucks as part of the national effort. Thousands of volunteers are on the path of making history and we welcome all those who offer help to inform the people about our effort.
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September 02, 2005
Drafting Dr. Rice!
I'm live-blogging the Goldwater reception at the NFRA, where
Glorious Johnson is speaking in favor of drafting Condi Rice for the presidency, an idea that some in the room seem skeptical about as she begins her remarks. Johnson's speech is taking the shape of a history lesson, explaining the relationship between the black population in this country&mdashblack women in particular—and the GOP.
Did you know that Sojourner Truth was a Republican? Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican? Rest assured that the ladies Councilwoman Johnson spoke of were all represented in my high school women's history class, and they include my all-time favorite black female historical figure, Harriet Tubman, who rescued more slaves than anyone else in American history, and carried a gun as a conductor on the "Underground Railroad." Councilwoman Johnson notes that Tubman was also a soldier, a spy, and a nurse in the Civil War. Johnson furthermore mentions Ida B. Wells, Mary Terrell, and Mary McLeod Bethune as historical figures with ties to the GOP.
Dr. Rice is ready, Johnson assures us, ridiculing the often-repeated notion that Rice needs to go to Alabama or California to run for some small office before she can represent this country in the White House. (What we have in Condi Rice, as Dr. Mason of AFR constantly reminds us, is a candidate who has virtually served an apprenticeship for the highest office in the land.)
Johnson's speaking style is very dynamic, in the gospel-influenced cadence of many African-American orators from the South, and she dominates the room—not an easy task while there's a bar and a buffet in the back. A lot of the NFRA delegates haven't seen each other for a long time, and they are dying to get re-acquainted: Johnson reminds them of the important task facing this party over the next two years in picking the leader of the free world. Her voices carries, and her message resonates. Despite themselves, the socializers in the back are carried up in the excitement, and begin chanting "Condi!" under the councilwoman's direction until the whole room is united.
Johnson is, she tells us, on a mission. It's a mission shared by many others. Most of the people working on this campaign have had a sort of "Eureka!" moment in which they take the idea seriously for a minute or two, and then the light breaks as they realize that Dr. Rice is uniquely positioned to carry on the aspects of the President's legacy that are working well, and to improve on the areas where it isn't.
There's usually a moment in which they consider who can best stand up to Hillary Clinton in a Presidential debate, and then a smile begins to play on their lips. And then they kind of exhale and admit that "there might be something to this. Perhaps she isn't just a fantasy candidate after all."
Get out your surfboard, and ride this wave. Because it's coming at you soon.
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One can assume that Condi's
retail therapy response to the greatest American crisis since 9/11 will not figure large in her election material.
As a Democrat, I am down on my knees praying that Condi Rice runs for the Republican nomination. After watching the Republican Party rip itself apart... President Hillary Clinton? Lacks ambition. We could get a Lawrence Lessig/Hugo Chavez ticket elected.
Posted by: Christophe at September 03, 2005 02:58 PM (td8Qe)
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Ooh, thanks. I've been meaning to take on "shoe-gate." Stay tuned.
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I hold Dr. Rice in high regard and personally find a Rice/Ridy ticket very interesting. Impossible to support as a conservative, but interesting all the same.
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Hey Attila, good job. Can't wait till Condi jumps in. She'll kick Hillary's last ass.
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August 31, 2005
Light Blogging for 36-48 Hours
Provided my car is released from the Abu Ghraib of Saturn dealerships today, I'll be driving out to Scottsdale/Phoenix tomorrow.
My husband and I had a spirited discussion about my taking my 11-year-old SL2 out to the Valley of the Sun. I reminded him that it's really no farther to drive there vs. the San Francisco Bay Area, and that I know the route by heart (though he usually drives when we go out to visit his sister in Tempe; some kind of guy thing).
Attila the Hub wanted me to grab a rental car for the trip, but I'm unwilling to drive up the costs to that degree. After all, my mother's car is 14 years old, and still going strong. And my particular Saturn was made before GM started to let the brand slide. It's a good car, though battle-scarred from that unfortunate deer-in-the-freeway incident.
Our compromise: I'm supposed to leave at a decent hour tomorrow, and get to Phoenix by dusk, in case there's some kind of problem on the road.
I'll be covering the NFRA convention in general, and the Americans For Rice activities in particular; AFR is sponsoring the Goldwater Reception on Friday night, and will unveil its new media campaign over the coming weekend. (And please do go to their main page; it's updated frequently and contains all kinds of interesting buzz on the Draft Condi movement.)
So while I tie up about a million loose ends here in L.A. you won't read much here until I check in from Arizona Thursday night or Friday morning.
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All you need know is Ted Kenned holding up photos of your car with panties on its hood.
Posted by: the Pirate at August 31, 2005 10:36 AM (SksyN)
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Thank you for that image . . .
Posted by: Attila Girl at August 31, 2005 11:01 PM (EtCQE)
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Deep into the heart of Enemy Territory she ventures...
Posted by: Desert Cat at September 01, 2005 12:06 AM (xdX36)
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Bet you're being ironic, AZ boy. But I'll give you a semi-serious answer:
I don't know about that: I feel a lot more affinity for denizens of AZ than I do for a lot of the LA/SF culture. For one thing, lots of people have guns, which is (as Martha would say) a Good Thing.
But I don't understand the McCain thing, and of course I'll be interacting with SoCons who might well regard me (me!) as a RINO. (Matter of fact, there will probably be conventioneers who would see you that way!)
I might take the Schwarzennegger bumper sticker off my car . . .
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Oh, I get it: Tucson vs. Phoenix. Yeah, I can see that: Phoenix is full of a lot of the things that are truly antithetical to the best aspects of the Southwestern spirit.
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Yep. Like the Sun Devils for one.
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August 24, 2005
Talk About Your "Viral" Marketing; Watch Out, Boyz
The Condistas are definitely on the march.
Crystal Deuker—whose last name got inexplicably garbled by the local press—got lead-story coverage as she spoke to a political women's group in Iowa, attempting to spread the message that it's time to draft Condi.
This is right on the heels of the Quad City Times' report that in poll of 400 Republican Iowas voters, Condi leads the pack by a considerable margin:
Rice received the backing of 30.3 percent. U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona was second in the survey with 16 percent, and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani received support from 15.3 percent. Roughly 20 percent were undecided.
Just to be fair to the guys, a second set of questions was asked that excluded Condi's name. Naturally, WaPo ran a story on that second poll, entirely ignoring the Rice lead in the main poll.
What is the Washington establishment afraid of?
Meanwhile, the latest poll in Florida puts Rice neck-and-neck with Mayor Giuliani (21% and 23% respectively), with Constitution-shredder McCain a distant third at 11%.
DISCLOSURE: Team Condi bought an ad from me (see it?—upper left). I got $45 for it, and I'll be spending several multiples of that going out to cover their activities in Scottsdale this Labor Day weekend (along with blogging the entire NFRA convention). Should I ever be in danger of breaking even due to my having contacts within (or sympathy for) a political group, I'll be sure to let you know. (This policy is very unlike that of your average consumer magazine.)
In the meantime, everyone in Team Condi appears to be spending their own money for gasoline, meals, lodging—just about everything in almost all cases. If you think Condi is the best person to carry on—and possibly fine-tune—G.W.'s efforts in the War on Terror, think about whether you have time or money to give. If you do, click the ad and get involved. Thanks. They are about to roll out their big media campaign, so right now would be a great time to slide them some filthy lucre.
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All good news. GO Condi
Posted by: beautifulatrocities at August 25, 2005 12:59 PM (Ze9Cn)
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Iowa Likes Condi--that is the news from my trip to Des Moines, Iowa (August 22 /23) where I had been invited earlier to speak at a Republicans Women's group. Quad City News told the complete story about the Victory group's poll, unlike the Washington Post. Yes, Miss Attilla, you have exposed the truth about the Wash. Post denying their readers the real news that Condi is admired and respected as leader in Iowa where 30% of the polled Republicans support her in their preference for 2008. This is without her flying in for a "rubber chicken dinner". Could it be that americansforrice.com planted in the minds of Iowa people the seeds of "Condi for President" in those early ads from Feb. to March for 6 weeks on WHO radio? With her job approval at 60%, and Forbes magazine (August 15) listing Condi as "the most powerful woman in the world", she has high name recognition as she stands on the world stage as the United States top diplomat. Thank you for helping us get the word out to your audience.
from Crystal Dueker
national co-chair of americansforrice.com
701-306-2705
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Des Moines was another "adventure with Condi" from August 22 to 23. After speaking with a dynamic group of Republican women, they shared their comments about her as a candidate. Information booklets were given to them as they ponder which person will win their support for 2008.
WHO TV/NBC saw the newsworthiness of my visit. They did a feature story and our website, americansforrice.com, will post it as soon as the video disc arrives. From the WHO tv website:
'Team Condi' Stumps in Des Moines
Des Moines, August 23rd, 2005- She says she's not running for president, but that's not stopping people from trying to get Condoleezza Rice to run. A national group called Team Condi stopped in Des Moines today to promote Rice for president.
Crystal Fargo, the national co-chair of Team Condi says, "We call it our Eisenhower plan...that's what we're going to do with Condi."
< P> Team Condi thinks Rice is a perfect candidate for president since she knows all the big players around the world and was recently named Forbes' Most Powerful Woman in the World.
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My name is Crystal Dueker, but the most important name in the story was Condoleezza Rice. Hundreds of people are now more informed than they were last week about Condi as a contender for 2008. The visit was worth the long drive from Fargo, North Dakota and the money from my own pocket for fuel and hotel rooms. It is an investment in our future.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at August 27, 2005 10:38 AM (ywZa8)
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My commitment to Condi has to do with 1) she's the person best-qualified to lead this country after the end of G.W.'s second term, and 2) she is one of only a handful of individuals in this country who can beat Hillary Rodham Clinton--who is a smart woman, getting advice from one of the most brilliant (albeit sleazy) politicians of our time.
This is not a time to be fucking around: we really do need the best person in this job. That's Condi.
Posted by: Attila Girl at August 27, 2005 06:31 PM (EtCQE)
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Condi's weakness is that she hasn't held an elected government post.
On the other hand, McCain? Bleah!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at August 28, 2005 11:24 PM (RbYVY)
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I think it is fine to elect Condi as president instead of wasting her time seeking the Senate or Governor's race in California. Her experience as Secretary of State is grooming her for higher office in 2008; like an "heir apparent" to the Bush Administration. She is the "de facto" Vice President right now when it comes to foreign policy. If anything happened to Cheney, who else but Condi would become VP? That would clear the field since most VP's win nomination to follow the president and carry on the plans or the agenda for another 4 years.
Posted by: Crystal Dueker at August 29, 2005 04:09 PM (M7kiy)
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You're exactly right, Crystal: why should she invest another 5-10 years moving out here to CA to be governor in order to do a job that she's perfectly suited to now?
I might feel differently if we weren't at war, or facing Hillary as the Dem candidate. But we are, and we are.
Foreign policy was always acknowledged to be Clinton's weakness, and that fact got us where we are now. We need a chick who knows the other heads of state, speaks several of the major languages in the world, and has studied other nations all her life.
Posted by: Attila Girl at August 29, 2005 05:27 PM (EtCQE)
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August 23, 2005
Condi in 2008
An old
article of Andrew Sullivan's from 2002 reminds us why Rice's presence in the White House has been extraordinary from the very beginning. It was written before Rice became Secretary of State, but while she was still the President's trouble-shooter and his most trusted advisor.
At that time, the speculation among Condi-watchers was that Cheney might resign, to be replaced by Rice—who would then become the logical GOP candidate in 2008. I think Cheney was considered a critical part of the inner circle, and not expendable in a time of war. But that doesn't mean the President is not grooming Rice as his successor.
I understand there are some issues to be dealt with: who plays the role of White House hostess if we elect a single—and female—President? And will the voters "forgive" the fact that Condi hasn't run for elected office before?
The nation is at war, and that is a time that customs get folded, spindled, and mutilated (exhibit 1: FDR's third and fourth terms). Condi will find a cousin or niece to assist her in some of the ceremonial duties, or she will hire a domestic version of the chief-of-staff to take over some of the hospitality functions, with the VP stepping in when the visiting dignitaries are important enough. And she will do plenty of gracious entertaining herself, when time permits.
These are solvable problems. Leaving the nation rudderless in a time of war is not.
For more, visit my favorite "Draft Condi" site, Americans for Rice.
Get on board.
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August 19, 2005
One Libertarian
. . . contemplates the delights of a potential run by
Condi.
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So.
I might go out to the Phoenix area for the NFRA convention over Labor Day weekend to support
Americans for Dr. Rice as they roll out their media campaign, and meet up with them. They'd like me to go to Tennessee the following week, which I'd love to, but it involves flying—so unless I have enough miles from my last cross-country trek, that one is unlikely for budget reasons. (Also, I suspect I'll be working a new day gig by then, and that amount of travel may just not be wise.)
Arizona, however, is easy as pie: I can drive it in fairly little time, and I know that road (in this case, the 10) like the back of my hand. Unfortunately, my sister-in-law will be out of town—so I can't stay with her—but I might be able to crash with one of the other people from the Draft Condi movement. Even my beloved Holiday Inns (with WiFi!) are far cheaper in Phoenix/Scottsdale than they are in a lot of metropolitan areas. And I know where the Latin grocery stores are in Phoenix, so I can eat on the cheap.
In other words, I might be able to swing this without too much more trauma to my travel budget.
If anyone else is interested in attending, let me know. Obviously, the NFRA is thick with SoCons, but I'd be there to support some of the important "watchdog" functions they perform within the GOP, and to make the case for grassroots work on behalf of Dr. Rice.
If any Phoenix-area bloggers want to meet for lunch or coffee, let me know.
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February 06, 2005
I Really Hope
. . . that the
"hard choices" Condi wants Israelis to make do
not involve letting Palestinian murderers walk the streets again to kill more innocents.
I reassure myself that Rice is committed to Israel's continued existence, but I hope she's equally concerned for the safety of its citizens.
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I saw some crazy thing that Condi was proposing a contiguous Palestinian homeland that splits Israel in 2??
She can propose all she wants, the Israelis will tell her to go f*ck herself
Posted by: jeff at February 06, 2005 06:28 PM (FT/fv)
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Jeez. I'd heard about that, but not that Condi was pushing it. That's nuts.
Posted by: Attila Girl at February 06, 2005 07:24 PM (RjyQ5)
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From what I've read (very brief -- yahoo news, or some such), my first thought is that it appears that Condi is laying the groundwork for/encouraging the Palestinians to use diplomacy (as opposed to suicide bombing) as an effective means of political action.
I daresay she is pressuring the Israeli's to "go the extra mile" in presenting this carrot to the Pali's.
I don't for a minute think Condi, as a rep of the Bush Admin/American policy, is going to ask the Israelis to forego more than is reasonable (hope I won't be proven wrong). I have confidence in this admin, in that they have taken the stance that actions speak louder than words, and they judge a people's actions.
I say, give some time for this to play out. Israel may be asked to give some concessions (it always is), but this time, it might just bear some positive fruit -- for both sides.
Posted by: cj at February 06, 2005 09:17 PM (ftgDy)
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I've read that the two issues closest to her heart are Israel's survival and gun rights (due to the fact that private gun ownership saved the lives of some in her neighborhood during the Jim Crow days).
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Fabulous Captions, and a Great Pic
. . . of Condi over at
Cassandra's place.
Don't miss this one. Our future CIC so rarely loses her temper that it's nice to see her in a "take no shit" mood.
No one has ever laid a glove on that woman. Not at the 9/11 Commission hearings, not during the confirmation hearings. Not ever.
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She's something else, isn't she?
My mother-in-law, a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, even gave her her props last Sunday at dinner. I was shocked - in 25 years I've never heard her compliment a Reichpublican...
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