You could be right my friend.
Posted on 11/21/2002 3:03:57 PM PST by That Subliminal Kid
My Intro: What follows is an e-mail I just received from the criminal enterprise also known as the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor party (The Democrats) because I am on their e-mail list. I get to enjoy a constant stream of mindless drool from these Rat bastards. Enjoy.
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November 21, 2002
Dear Friends,
Thank you for taking the time to share with me your reactions to the Memorial Service for the Wellstones, Mary McEvoy, Will McLaughlin, and Tom Lapic.
There are people who shape our lives and unforeseen events that in one breath alter our best-laid plans; Paul’s life and sudden death represent both.
My wife Dawn and I have been involved in politics for the better part of our adult lives. We have had the good fortune of getting to know the many individuals active in Minnesota politics - people from all walks of life and from all political ideologies.
It’s been said by people across the nation and across all human divides that Paul Wellstone was one of a kind. There simply was no one like him. His evolving role as a Senator made many people proud - even those who didn’t agree with his political beliefs. The genuine seamlessness between Paul’s private and public life, between his personal beliefs and his politics, provided us with a powerful image of integrity, honesty, and often, personal courage. People didn’t always agree with the conclusions he made, indeed, sometimes his stubbornness frustrated even his friends; but we trusted how he arrived at his decisions, and this kind of trust is the lifeblood of our Democratic process.
I have relived over and over in my mind the hours on Friday, October 25th, as I learned piece by piece, from inquiring reporters, from friends, from colleagues, the reality of who and what we had lost. I think of the cries in the hallways when I arrived at the DFL, the friends and complete strangers who stopped by our offices to mourn together and to eventually push beyond our disbelief; it was not a time for thinking ahead.
As anyone who has ever lost someone knows, there is an eerie feeling of disconnect, of being in a fog when you proceed throughout the days that follow. My colleagues and I struggled to think clearly about how to proceed. I knew the public had a right to know what our plan was for the election and I did my best to communicate these plans through the media, phone calls, our website, and emails. In short, it was the party’s job to deal with the political realities of Paul’s death so that the families and friends could deal with their personal grief.
One event the DFL Party did not plan or participate in was the public memorial service. I believed it would be inappropriate for the DFL Party to be involved and risk projecting even the slightest impression that Paul’s death was to be used for political gain.
I was deeply moved when I learned that many members of the United States Senate would attend, in addition to President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore, paying their respects to our Senator and reaching out to those of us who loved him most. I know many people, including Democrats and Republicans, shared in this appreciation.
I don’t know how to explain the regrettable tone of several points in the four-hour service. I know that many Minnesotans, including myself, were deeply offended by the booing of some of our nation’s leaders, including Trent Lott. Others were offended by portions of the eulogies. To the later point, I will simply say that a political party has no right to instruct someone in how to mourn the loss of a friend.
Looking back, it is ironic and unfortunate that the memorial service seemed political and was deeply offensive to some. While we did not plan it, I am truly sorry.
I want to thank you for taking the time to write to me about your concerns and reaction to the Memorial Service; and I invite you to share your ideas with me again in the future.
Sincerely,
Mike Erlandson, Chair
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
I believe that. It came out of Hollywood or somewhere, not Minneapolis. Except maybe that first 60's-ish folk act, perhaps a bone the DNC threw to the locals.
I see. So this event simply happened all by itself, spontaneously.
... To the later point, I will simply say that a political party has no right to instruct someone in how to mourn the loss of a friend ...But this is exactly and precisely the point, you DFL mook. Booing people who came only to pay their respects to the dead is not mourning. Partisan tirades are not mourning. Political advertising is not mourning.
Sure. Right. Okay, then who or what organization planned it? The DFL did not participate either? Uh huh.
Do I feel sorry for him?
Naaaaaa.
(BTW, the line "There are people who shape our lives" bothers me immensely.
These aren't supposed to be the people that are shaping our lives.
It always amazes me just how much the left just doesn't get it.)
Mook?Mook: an insignificant or contemptible person. (dictonary.com)
I had the weirdest dream that George W Bush won the Presidency two years ago. It seemed so real, oh well.....Oh yes, the other point was that I guess the Republicans planned the rally, excuse me, memorial service since the dimocRats are disavowing it.
Thank you, I thought I was slipping. lol
We ceratinly hope that all the Republican negativity won't cut back on the plans for next year's "Paul Is Dead Festival." It is going to be another BLAST!! Pelosi, now the LIC (leftist in charge) has reason to celebrate Paul's passing and has agreed to be Grand Marshall of the parade, although, whether she rides in the convertable topless depends a lot on the November weather. It will all be in the usual good taste, however, and should be a lot of fun.
You could be right my friend.
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