[anniegetyourgun]

Yep, in trying to be all things to all people, Kerry ends up being a non-person to most people.

[Vigilanteman]

Where, for example, was the tribute to the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan at this, the first Democratic convention since his death last year?

Indeed, Moynihan's name wasn't even mentioned at the podium, not even by Hillary Clinton, who succeeded him in the U.S. Senate.

Moynihan, after all, wasn't just one of the most important Democrats of the second half of the 20th century Ehe was, by all accounts, a distinguished senator who charted the course of political debate.

But he also was outspoken on issues that his party now finds uncomfortable.

Issues like an ongoing commitment to a strong national defense and the need to anticipate, not merely react to, conflicts Enot to mention his disdain for the United Nations as "a decomposing corpse and an insane asylum" and his scorn for those who shy away from the legitimate use of U.S. power.

I remember Moynihan well-- a class act who could have made Liberalism respectable had anyone listened. I do not recall the UN quote, but he nailed it!