Howard Dean's Censorship Of America

s5000.com ^ | January 24, 2004 | Huck

[huckster]

Murshed Zaheed is a 29 year old attorney from Washington, DC. He is one of the main individuals who regulates what visitors to Howard Dean’s web site can or cannot post. This is in addition to the other job titles he allegedly holds within the Dean campaign, according to one Dean staffer we spoke with. Through his conduct he has demonstrated that the Dean campaign feels they should decide what content may or may not appear on their web site in areas "supposedly" open for public posting and review. They hide behind a broad terms of service disclaimer that basically allows them to remove your posting. Or they ban you from posting on their site if they don’t like what you’re saying. In most cases it's because you have an opposing point of view. In another words, "you should not be heard if you’re not saying what they want to hear."

On October 14, 2003 Mr. Zaheed wrote in an article, and I quote, "Again ... please keep in mind that this forum is really for all of you ... where you can come together and share with each other your thoughts and ideas on any specific feature of the campaign, spread our message, and continue the "Great American Conversation" which Governor Dean initiated on June 23, 2003." It should have read, "This forum is propaganda for the Dean campaign, and I shall determine what may appear on it. If you post anything that makes Howard Dean look bad. I’ll remove that posting and cancel your account."

You know what. If they do this to someone who endorses Howard Dean. I’d hate to see what they’d do to anyone opposed to him if he gets in the White House. We’ve made several attempts to reach someone in authority at Dean's campaign headquarters. As of 11:30 PM Friday night, our telephone calls were not returned by anyone from Dean's management team.

This type of conduct by Howard Dean's representatives directly contradicts the slogan "Dean for America." It should read, "Dean for Dean."

[Castle]

Isn't this censorship?????

[timberlandko]

And from one of their own ... who'da thunk?

Seriously, The Dean Team is Jr. Varsity. Gotta give 'em credit for pluck, but they're years away from any shot at a Pro Championship. Of course, those with the patience, dedication, skills, and experience to make it to the Pros are gonna be pretty darn good. Dean's campaign probably has started some stellar careers in Democratic Party politics. That's not a comforting thought.

[D.Jardine]

Um, doesn't Free Republic censor/delete posts that aren't from a conservative point of view? It seems only fair that the Dean site should be able to censor posts that aren't from a liberal perspective. After all, it's his site, he has the right to control what's posted on there.

[OldSmaj]

Yesterday, two mores Americans were killed. Two more we can add to the list that died for the Bush lies.

Just had to slip that in there, didn't you?

Right near the end.

Methinks the huckster may be a shuckster in DU troll clothing.

[cpstruths]

Well, do you think Dean can make the USA as corrupt as the judges he hired in Vermont? Christina Allcock for child protection reform

[toosmalltobeconsideredaman]

What is a shuckster?

[toosmalltobeconsideredaman]

I think he means a huckster?

[KFriedConserv]

Howard Dean is yesterdays news. Stick a fork in him ...hes done.

[VRWCmember]

We have a veritable smorgasboard for the kitties on this thread. See how many trolls you can spot and smoke out.

Dick Gephardt is a miserable failure and so is Mad Howie.

[Constitution Day]

Holy Target Rich Environment, Batman!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Hi trolls.

Ketchup Boy Revised

You’re a Vet from Viet Nam,
My question is which side?
You pulled ahead in Iowa,
Hope you enjoyed the ride.
Dean is toast and three dropped out,
But you don’t have a chance.
Some one else will take the lead,
New Hampshire’s your last dance.
So sit back down and shut your yap,
The party soon is over.
Underdog you called yourself,
Please do not insult rover.
Don't forget your trollish wife,
She really makes me twitch.
I guess you needed money bad,
So married you, the witch.

Conspiracy Guy 1/21/04


Wowie Howie YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHH

Even dems think you’re a freak,
I’d say that’s pretty weird.
No longer you’re the golden boy,
The sheeple had you sheared.
From first to third in one fell swoop,
The nosedive happened fast.
Lucky you that some dropped out,
Kept you from being last.
The last to know there is no chance,
You’ll ever get elected.
Moseley-Braun could see the signs,
She knew she’d be rejected.
But you just kept on spewing out,
Look out Dean, you’re exploding.
And what’s up with that screaming speech,
It looks like you’re imploding.

Conspiracy Guy 1/21/04

[MeekOneGOP]

Viking Kittens - Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song

[MeekOneGOP]

So, do you have any opinion on this article ?? ...

[Soaring Feather]

ZOT
BYE BYE

[VRWCmember]

Hey Coop, why don't you bring the newbies over here to this thread to meet some more pretenders.

[Darksheare]

Punish!!

[Darksheare]

Brought the "Punish!" guy over.

[Soaring Feather]

Good. We like punish guy.

[Darksheare]

He even has sound!
*chuckle*