January 19, 2004

Upset in Iowa

I am very surprised.

Six months ago, I wouldn’t have been. But today I really am.

John Kerry took Iowa. And John Edwards took second place.

Dean trailed a distant third. He earned that.

I’m not a fan of John Kerry’s. I wouldn’t say he’s Dean-lite, but on the most important question of our time, he’s a fish. He flip-flops all over foreign policy. He’s incoherent, indecisive, and I flat-out don’t trust him. Would he stand down a ruthless dictator? I doubt it. And I don’t like that. At all.

John Edwards, though. He came in second. And he isn’t a foreign policy goof. If all the energy spent in the last year on anti-war fervor were spent instead on promoting John Edwards, my entire blog output would have been radically different than it is.

I am not going to try to predict who will ultimately win the Democratic primary. I figured all along it would be Dean, and recently thought it might be Clark.

If it turns out to be Edwards, I will significantly revise my recently revised opinion of the Democratic Party. And if it turns out to be Kerry, I’ll revise it by half.

(My view of radical leftists, however, won’t budge an iota.)

The only thing (at this point) that worries me about an Edwards victory was spelled out last week by Mickey Kaus:

As a non-Bush-hating centrist, I'm suddenly worried that a candidate I like, John Edwards, will win Iowa and the nomination. Why worry? Because Edwards will probably still lose the election, which will enable the hating left-wingers to say "See, you ran another Clinton and he lost." If the Democrats are going to lose anyway, they might as well run a paleolib hater and let that wing of the party have nobody to blame.
(But you didn't say if you would vote for John Edwards - ed.) Well, lately I've assumed I would have no choice but to split my ticket and vote for Bush and a Democratic Congress. But if it turns out to be Edwards, let's just say I'll have to rethink that.


UPDATE: James at Outside the Beltway says, in response to my considering a vote for Edwards:

I wouldn't go quite that far
Well, I am a registered Democrat. I didn't vote for Bush last time, and I haven't exactly been jazzed about voting for him this time either. I've defended him against asinine charges, but I'm not his cheerleader.

UPDATE: Nathan Hamm feels more or less the same way I do about this.

UPDATE: Anne Cunningham says me too.

Posted by Michael J. Totten at January 19, 2004 07:32 PM
Comments

Wise choice. I have been putting some serious thought into it as well.

Posted by: FH at January 19, 2004 07:43 PM

I was just thinking the same thing. My father was having a hard time understanding my thoughts on the Democratic party, and I realize that's because he's not the kind of Democrat that would vote for Dean, while the only kinds of Democrats I seem to run into every day are that kind.

Iowa is a good reminder that my whole "if the election was tomorrow, I'd vote for Bush" thing I'd been running with was based on the assumption of Dean winning the nomination. I guess these little unexpected occurences are why I haven't started volunteering for a campaign...

Posted by: Nathan at January 19, 2004 08:03 PM

Nathan: the only kinds of Democrats I seem to run into every day are that kind.

Me too. And they make a lot more noise. But, Nathan, there are a lot of people like you and me who don't make noise.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 19, 2004 08:07 PM

That's bad news for Bush. The GOP really really really wants to run against Dean.

Posted by: David at January 19, 2004 08:10 PM

Yes, split the ticket, gridlock and stagnation are always an effective strategy.

Sheesh, at least have the conviction of your convictions.

Posted by: anon at January 19, 2004 08:12 PM

Anon: Sheesh, at least have the conviction of your convictions.

I do. Maybe I like certain aspects of both parties. And maybe I'll vote straight-Democrat anyway.

I know that sort of thing might make your head explode, but that's not my problem.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 19, 2004 08:18 PM

Kerry and Edwards both voted for the war in Iraq but against the bill to fund the effort. That's pretty damning if foreign policy is your main issue.

Posted by: Eric Deamer at January 19, 2004 08:28 PM

I am in a similar position via voting decision but what stops me cold from voting for Edwards is his postion on Nafta. Still even with that, my faith into democratic party is suddenly a good way towards restoration.

Posted by: Dan at January 19, 2004 08:30 PM

Michael: Nathan, there are a lot of people like you and me who don't make noise.

Yes, you're right, and a lot of my decision to leave the party had to do with my peculiar view of membership. Most Dems in Philadelphia and its vicinity are either the types that so often make the pilgrimage out to Eugene, Oregon, or the type that vote however the machine tells them to. I didn't want to be a part of that, and that's probably why I'm not a Republican (although the coalition aspects of that party are more apparent to me). Nationally it's a different story, and that gives me hope.

Posted by: Nathan at January 19, 2004 08:44 PM

What are Edwards' views on NAFTA anyway?...I'm with you Michael: totally disgusted by the Dems; being in the unfamiliar position of defending Bush, but not, as you said, his cheerleader. I had also completely written the dems off, but now listening to Edwards, I too will have to rethink my vote--although I have not been impressed with his performance during the debates.

Posted by: jk at January 19, 2004 08:49 PM

Well, it's a mixture of shock and grief here at the neighborhood Bush victory party we were trying to hold at my house. We didn't even show. "There's always '08" are just empty words right now. All I know is I'm not watching the State of the Union tomorrow if whatshisface is going to say it instead of Bush.

Posted by: Jim at January 19, 2004 09:16 PM

Edwards wanted to roll back the parts of the tax cuts aimed at the wealthiest to fund Iraq. Not the position I would have taken, but hardly something out of the ANSWER playbook. Plus, he was for the war in the first place.

Posted by: SamAm at January 19, 2004 09:40 PM

I've been rooting for Edwards since November, and although my rationale has changed slightly, my conclusion hasn't. I'm not all that interested in Kaus's particulars on which type of loss would be less damaging to the Dems in '08 (read: Hillary vs. Jeb). I want a team that can beat Bush in '04, redirect our domestic energies, and show some spine while not alienating most of the civilized world. Edwards-Kerry seems like a damn good ticket on all these accounts.

Posted by: Jack Bog at January 19, 2004 10:18 PM

If Edwards is the nominee, I will vote for him.

Posted by: Steve Smith at January 19, 2004 10:44 PM

Edwards as second is huge win for him. He's the Dem who really does have a hope of winning a Southern state -- no guarantee, though.

What about the policies??? Edwards can prolly get away with voting against funding -- tired of supporting the ommissions and half-truths of the Bush admin.

Punish, er, tax the rich. Right. The big hope is that Edwards as Dem candidate can offer enough constructive criticism so that Bush & Reps do better policy. Unfortunately, the free trade - NAFTA issue, allowing poor folk in poor countries to get low paying jobs (instead of becoming beggars & prostitutes, for instance), is Dem problem. We need trade that is more free, especially for the poor folk of the world.

I won't vote for any Dem until they're more serious about cutting bad gov't, but I think, and hope, that Edwards is the 2004 lamb; the USA gets into trouble with a weak second party.

A Dem pres - Rep Congress is the better split, heart in the visionary leadership, prudence in the purse-strings.

Posted by: Tom Grey at January 19, 2004 11:48 PM

C'mon Democrats. You gotta figure out which guy you most prefer to get crushed by Bush in November. Make up your minds now!

Posted by: Daniel at January 19, 2004 11:50 PM

Edwards, eh? I for one do not believe the American people need a personal injury ambulance chaser for the Oval Office.

Posted by: bear, the (one each) at January 19, 2004 11:51 PM

I for one do not believe the American people need a personal injury ambulance chaser for the Oval Office.

No, we don't need that. We didn't need a Texas oil guy either. But so it goes.

Actually, though, it's not a bad thing to have a lawyer in office. A smart political scientist (I forget who) made an observation I thought was pretty interesting. S/he said the Soviet Union was run by engineers and the United States is run by lawyers. The Soviet Union was a vast machine. The US is a nation of laws. Something to think about.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 20, 2004 12:01 AM

Edwards may be a decent guy, but if he were President, the administration and the cabinet would be chock full of...Democrats. Al Sharpton would be part of the ruling class. Jimmy Carter would be coming to dinner. I don't care who the Dem candidate is. I defected from the party this past year and the farther away I get, the clearer I get about the whole context they operate out of. I don't like it at all. Dubya has many flaws, but he "gets" 9.11 and that is more important to me now than anything else. I want the Muslim world to know, in November 2004, that we like what he's done.

Posted by: Stephen at January 20, 2004 12:03 AM

Another issue is 2008 -- Edwards as serious contender in 2004 might put him in good position to be front runner for 3 years, and seriously fight off Hillary in 2008.

Posted by: Tom Grey at January 20, 2004 12:16 AM

What strikes me as really funny is the "democrats come to their senses meme".
The only thing that the Democrats have done is finally had a chance to express themselves. Up till now, all the noise has been from activists, the media, and the blogosphere. All these little twits who have been flirting with George Bush operate entirely in this artificial, incestuous world.
I hope y'all really learn the lesson from this. If you want to be a wise commentator about politics in a democracy, listen to what the people are saying, not what the writers are writing.

Posted by: Tano at January 20, 2004 02:20 AM

"S/he said the Soviet Union was run by engineers and the United States is run by lawyers. The Soviet Union was a vast machine. The US is a nation of laws."

Interesting. Related point: Edwards may be the only one with the credibility among trial lawyers to get meaningful tort reform done.

If he picks that particular Sister Souljah, the Dem troops'll be marching to a majority...

Posted by: Ged of Earthsea at January 20, 2004 03:42 AM

Before everybody gets all moist for Edwards, give a bit of time. Neither the press nor the public has bothered with him or his policies because until late last week his numbers were comparable to Mosley-Braun's. At this point we don't know why he finished as he did, although one can suspect it to have as much to do with the unattractiveness of the other candidates as does with the attractiveness of Edwards himself.

In any event, I would suggest that the real news here is the further unravelling of Howard Dean. His performance after the results were announced last night was really bizarre (even by his standards). Dean ripping off his coat, turning purple with rage and bellowing out all the primaries he's going to 'fight'in was, as Don Imus put it, a "mental patient moment". The clips of it are all over the morning news shows, and it is not playing well.

Edwards may be the next shine-y toy for the 'Anyone But Bush' crowd, but he now has to actually start performing within the context of being taken seriously. That means dealing with the press, the punditry and the blogosphere. Like I said, let's give it a bit of time...one month ago just about everyone was handing the crown to Howard, and we are seeing how well that has worked out for people like Al Gore, aren't we?

Posted by: DennisThePeasant at January 20, 2004 05:05 AM

If either Kerry of Edwards is the Democratic nominee the Greens will run a presidential candidate. The Greens will probably not field a presidential candidate if Dean is the candidate. In a close contest that will be very significant.

Remember, leftists consider moderates and centrists to be right wingers.

Posted by: Reid at January 20, 2004 05:27 AM

Now that's an interesting thought: Another Green party candidate--Will it be Ralph Nader again? And will he get ignored by the national media again?

That would be entertaining, if nothing else.

Well, for all the tea-leaf reading here, I suspect we'll all have to wait until Super Tuesday to see which way the wind is really blowing.

Posted by: eric at January 20, 2004 05:49 AM

Another point to consider: Dean has a HUGE war chest. Even if the party wants him out, he is not likely to go away either quickly or quietly. I wouldn't count him out yet. Regardless of his finish in Iowa, the party has a big problem with him.

Posted by: Ben at January 20, 2004 06:19 AM

I'm pretty relaxed about the whole thing. I don't think it's a bad idea to have a lawyer in the White House, provided he doesn't pander to the legal special interest groups (couldn't resist that). Even as a VRWC Deathbeast, I don't think it's going to be the end of the world if Kerry or Edwards gets elected. I may not like it for a few years, but mostly Presidents are made in the White House and not on the campaign trail. Any one of these guys might be a decent president. It goes without saying that I disagree with much of what they're saying while in campaign mode, but lying on campaign is something that's a way of life in presidential elections. And I'm more than a little unhappy with the "we're already overspending, so what's a few more billion?" approach to fiscal policy in the current administration.

Anyone who'll take the oath of office, mean it, and do a credible effort to keep it has got my respect.

Posted by: Slartibartfast at January 20, 2004 06:30 AM

As someone who voted for Nader last time round (even did some volunteering for him) I can only say, let him run. He'll pull in less than half the votes he got last time, and he'll keep the loonies who keep trying to hijack the Democratic Party otherwise occupied.

Some people never learn from their mistakes. I'm not one of them. I'm not sorry Al Gore lost, but if there's a viable alternative to Bush/Cheney I'll go with it.

And when the winner finally emerges from the ring of fire, oceans of money will flow in his direction. Bush is gonna need his half-billion dollars. My checkbook is primed and ready to go.

Last thought: a surprise winner of last night's events--Terry McCauliffe. The short primary season that looked sooo bad two days ago, now looks set to work just as planned. Hats off to you, my fellow Central New Yorker.

Posted by: Kelli at January 20, 2004 07:05 AM

If Terry McCauliffe is the surprise winner, then the Democratic party is the surprise loser.

Posted by: Ben at January 20, 2004 07:17 AM

If Iowa's recent record is any indication, John Kerry just lost the Democratic nomination. In 1992, they picked Tom Harkin. In 1988, they picked Bob Dole and Dick Gephart (GHW Bush and Dukakis nominated). In 1980, it was GHW Bush (Reagan nominated). In 1976, "uncommitted" beat Carter (who was eventually nominated). If anything, an Iowa victory is the Kiss of Death.

New Hampshire is no better. In 1992 it was Paul Tsongas (Clinton nominated). In 2000 it was John McCain (GW Bush nominated). Pat Buchanan won in 1996 (Bob Dole nom'd), and Gary Hart won in 1984 (Walter Mondale nom'd). The primaries and caucuses may have meant something once, maybe, but certainly not for a decade or two.

And let's analyze Iowa's results more closely. Lieberman and Clark were not there. They may have taken votes from Kerry and Edwards had they been.

They also escaped media scrutiny. Dean has been baked alive in the media lately. With their new spotlights, Kerry and Edwards are about to receive a grilling themselves. Clark and Lieberman may be in better position because of it.

Also, Edwards has a weak national campaign, and will probably not do well in NH. Kerry and Dean are local boys, and Lieberman isn't too far away, so the local opinion can swing strongly one way or the other.

But finally, it's not who starts strong, it's who ends strong. We won't know who's ending strong for a few primaries yet.

Posted by: Hovig at January 20, 2004 07:32 AM

I'm unclear what anyone should percieve to be apparent or importnat foreign policy differences between Edwards or Kerry. Or Edwards and even Clark. Or, to a certain extent, anyone and Dean.

Afterall, Bush told us he had no interest in nation building or entangling ourselves in foreign engagements, even though that's what's he's done. Even though he appointed men to Defense Department who had long advocated regime change in Iraq...

I don't believe positions on the war, and in the case of Edwards and Kerry, positions on the nuances of the war, will portend that much about future foreign policy decisions. I'm reluctant to even assume voting for a Democrat will mean much departure from pre-emption as a principle or an honest effort to rebuild and realign the U.N. and the Atlantic alliance.

I am hopeful that a Democratic win will bring back a bit or realistic planning and honest accounting. But I think our hand has been played in Iraq and whether we like it or not, we'll be there for awhile. We need an a solid, steady broker to bring that country to maturity.

Now: here's a question for you Micahel. Which is more important: insane budget deficits, widening gaps between rich and poor, half-hearted homeland security, quioxtic trips to the moon and Mars, absolutely ignoring the potential threat of global warming, a 20th century (some would say 19th century) energy policy, and the abrogation of international alliance that may become more and more important as other, non-mid east powers, such as China, develop -- or -- Bush foreign policy on the Middle East?

Posted by: harry at January 20, 2004 07:51 AM

Maybe it's the scrutiny factor. Seemed like Dean was all the rage until people started to examine him closely. Same with Wesley Clark. He was the hottest thing since sliced bread when he announced his candidacy... look at him now, everyone thinks he's a space cadet. I don't know much about Edwards other than he' s a millionaire lawyer trying to run as a common man. I am sure we'll know more now the spotlight will be on him.

Posted by: JJ Walker at January 20, 2004 08:11 AM

harry --

Comparing the problems in the Middle East with the deficit is like comparing a heart attack to cancer: both are bad for you and require treatment, but if the heart attack will kill you today if it's not treated, whereas the cancer will take a while. If the patient has both, the best strategy is to deal with the heart attack now and worry about the cancer later.

Posted by: Ben at January 20, 2004 08:19 AM

Dean and Gephardt tore each other up with negative campaigning in Iowa. Let's see how New Hampshire goes before declaring the Party to be full of feckless warmongers.

Posted by: Kimmitt at January 20, 2004 08:38 AM

Harry: Which is more important: insane budget deficits, widening gaps between rich and poor, half-hearted homeland security, quioxtic trips to the moon and Mars, absolutely ignoring the potential threat of global warming, a 20th century (some would say 19th century) energy policy, and the abrogation of international alliance that may become more and more important as other, non-mid east powers, such as China, develop -- or -- Bush foreign policy on the Middle East?

Bush's deficits are an obvious disaster. Everyone seems to agree with that, both Democrat and Republican. As far as the gap between rich and poor goes, of course I'd like to see the poor brought up. I'm unconvinced homeland security will improve with any president, but you never know. I want to go to Mars, and have since I was a child. The Senate voted unanimously against the Kyoto Protocol, so you can't lay that on Bush. I do want a more modern energy policy. And I don't blame Bush on the fracturing of our alliances; I blame the end of the Cold War - See Robert Kagan's Power and Weakness.

So it's not quite the no-brainer for me that it is for you.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 20, 2004 09:06 AM

Edwards is looking better, and he has one advantage over Kerry -- he's only spent 5 years (so far) in the Senate, so he's got less to explain away (various votes). On the other hand, he probably couldn't have gotten re-elected in North Carolina. Why? He's going to get a lot of scrutiny, and he has little experience in running an executive campaign. Only two sitting Senators have been elected in the past century (Harding and Kennedy). Maybe there's a reason. (Also, both won against non-incumbents.) While I am pleased to see the beginnings of some reasonable choices, I think I'll wait a bit before jumping on an Edwards bandwagon. (I'm betting Kerry is not really electable.)

Posted by: JorgXMcKie at January 20, 2004 09:10 AM

I want to go to Mars, and have since I was a child.

And you really think Bush is the President with the drive, good fiscal sense, and belief in scientific principles and achievement to make this happen?

Posted by: Kimmitt at January 20, 2004 09:29 AM

Kimmitt: And you really think Bush is the President with the drive, good fiscal sense, and belief in scientific principles and achievement to make this happen?

I don't know. But it the Democrats are going to be reactionaries and oppose it outright, I'm sure not going to trust them to get us to Mars.

Opposing Bush on everything is not a smart strategy. Because sometimes Bush is right.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 20, 2004 09:36 AM

Let's get our fiscal house in something vaguely resembling order, and let's not throw out basic science, such as the Hubble refurbishment, in the process.

Plus, let's not waste time on the moon, which is, if anything, even less habitable.

To put it another way -- I'm willing to go to Mars. I'm willing to pony up the $1,000 which is my part of the cost. I'm not willing to pretend that the cost doesn't exist.

Posted by: Kimmitt at January 20, 2004 09:46 AM

Michael -- As for Mars, I'd move the italics: I want to go to Mars.

As for the fracturing of alliances: I blame Bush because he and his administration have been unable to refocus American hegemony after the Cold War. And the Bush administration has strengthened the perceptions of American interests that Kagan points out. It's not enough to simply say, ahh, it's the Cold War's fault. It's up to the administration to make policy, not cop out to nonsense notions of historically derived inevitability.

I agree with you on one point, Michael: 9-11 signaled the need for new priorities. However, I think those priorities should have centered on the need to rally the support we witnessed early on into a new international response to terrorism and the Middle East, embodied in the United Nations and international alliances. The folly of unilateralism is evident now in our struggles to provide legitimacy to a transitional government in Iraq.

And we veer off subject again... Ahh, well.

Posted by: harry at January 20, 2004 09:51 AM

Lileks said it well, "This was not a rejection of the Dean message. This was a rejection of the messenger." If Dean continues to flop, many of his "enlightened" followers may just get louder and angrier rather than fall behind the wishes of the more mainstream Dems. Adam Sullivan notes that John Kerry has pretty much just co-opted Howard Dean's message recently. One third of the anti-war vote among Iowa Dems swung to Kerry last night, so perhaps what we have is some kind of weird leftist mutation.

Posted by: d-rod at January 20, 2004 10:30 AM

Loved Dean's classy and understated speech last night. The primal scream at the end was an especially nice touch.

Posted by: Randal Robinson at January 20, 2004 10:42 AM

If you want fiscal responsibility then we need conflict between the Legislative and Executive branches of government. It is easier to change the party of the Executive office holder than that of the majority in the Legislature, so:

Go Edwards!

(I would've said Kerry 'cuz I'm from MA but just thinking about four years of that monotone puts me to sleeeeeeeeppppppp.......

Posted by: steve at January 20, 2004 11:23 AM

Kimmitt-

Crack on Bush if you must, but Howard Dean's idea of a space policy seems to be howling at the moon.

Or maybe that's his foreign policy. Or his energy policy. Or...

Posted by: DennisThePeasant at January 20, 2004 11:32 AM

All of these so-and-so Democrat's such-and-such policy is awesome/decent/ineffectual/nonexistent etc. are silly!

Howard Dean no more has a space/foreign/energy/domestic policy right now than Bush had in 2000 or Clinton in 1992 ... none. "Policy" on the campaign trail in a crowded field is largely proposals designed to flavor the character of the bearer. Bush's candidacy contrasted with his presidency should make this crystal clear.

I think it's safe to say that a Kerry/Clark/Edwards/Dean nomination would tone down the aggressive unilateralism of the Bush administration -- but, the particulars of how that would be accomplished are not apparent. To assume that any Democratic President would withdraw from Iraq, and put France in charge of U.S. foreign policy is lunacy (okay save Kucinich, but speaking of lunacy). Bush could hardly pronounce the name of a foreign country ouside of Western Europe four years ago. Today he's built a very active foreign policy.

Posted by: harry at January 20, 2004 12:42 PM

aggressive unilateralism - gimme a break.

"While we should always seek to take significant international actions on a multilateral rather than a unilateral basis whenever that is possible, if in the final analysis we face what we truly believe to be a grave threat to the well-being of our Nation or the entire world and it cannot be removed peacefully, we must have the courage to do what we believe is right and wise. Saddam Hussein should pay a grave price, in a currency that he understands and values, for his unacceptable behavior. This should not be a strike consisting only of a handful of cruise missiles hitting isolated targets primarily of presumed symbolic value." (John Kerry, 11/9/97)

Posted by: d-rod at January 20, 2004 01:06 PM

this perfectly describes the inevitable outcome of Bush's moon policy.

Posted by: Kimmitt at January 20, 2004 03:55 PM

Boy, Walter Lippman's famous assertion about leaders, "That temperament is more important than intellect," never rang more true than last night.

Posted by: spc67 at January 20, 2004 04:08 PM

Edwards is definitely an improvement over Dean, but he's terrible on trade. He's a protectionist a la Gephardt - which is why union people flocked to him when it was clear Gephardt wasn't viable. Still, he's much better on the war. I just wish there was a pro-war, free-trade, socially liberal, small-government candidate out there.

Posted by: brett at January 20, 2004 04:52 PM

Brett: Me too. Hey, let's nominate Michael Totten!

Posted by: Daniel Calto at January 20, 2004 05:38 PM

No. No. No. The time is not ripe.

Michael J. Totten needs a few more years of creeping rightward.

Save Totten to run against Hillary in '08 as a liberal Republican in the Ahnold mold.

Put Roger L. Simon on the ticket and you have California and the South Park Republicans locked up.

Hell, I might even be able to vote for that ticket!

Posted by: DennisThePeasant at January 20, 2004 07:02 PM

Dennis: Michael J. Totten needs a few more years of creeping rightward.

Well, if John Edwards win the nomination, in all liklihood I'll creep back leftward.

But I'll tell you the same thing I tell some of my dismayed liberal friends who haven't followed me to the middle. I'm still me.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at January 20, 2004 07:12 PM

"Actually, though, it's not a bad thing to have a lawyer in office. A smart political scientist (I forget who) made an observation I thought was pretty interesting. S/he said the Soviet Union was run by engineers and the United States is run by lawyers. The Soviet Union was a vast machine. The US is a nation of laws. Something to think about."

Since the beginning of World War II, four out of our twelve Presidents were lawyers -- FDR, Nixon, Ford, and Clinton. All were controversial in their time and, with the exception of FDR, I wouldn't call any of them great leaders of the country as President.

Dating back to 1893 (20 Presidents), we've had eight lawyers in the Presidency (the above four, plus Coolidge, Taft, McKinley, and Cleveland). Anybody want to call any of these four "great leaders"?

We may have lots of lawyers in our legislatures and courts, but historically we don't seem to prefer them as Presidents. Eight or more years of public service (elected, appointed, or military, at any level) seem to be a much more accurate predictor of success in a Presidential campaign, which would seem to be bad news for Sen. Edwards.

Just some food for thought...

Posted by: tobacco road fogey at January 20, 2004 07:18 PM

Lincoln was a lawyer with less than eight years of public service.

Posted by: Beldar at January 20, 2004 07:44 PM

"Well, if John Edwards win the nomination, in all likelihood I'll creep back leftward."

If Totten is left, I don't wanna be right.

If he has any luck dragging the rest of the left along with him, then things could get interesting...

I think the Totten, Reynolds, OxBlog axis is more ahead than left or right. Maybe that's just me.

"Liberty of thought is the life of the soul."

- Voltaire

Posted by: Ged of Earthsea at January 20, 2004 07:45 PM

Edwards voted against the 87 billion for rebuilding Iraq. The economy would have to really be in the tank for me to even consider voting for him.

Posted by: Samuel at January 20, 2004 07:48 PM

I'd think long and hard about Edwards. Of course you'll have plenty of times to do so. Recall that he hypocritically voted against the 87 billion aid package for Iraq lying that he didn't want to give Bush a "blank check." A purely calculated vote on a vital matter of national security and he voted for the war the first time. He has also railed demagogagely against the Patriot Act and speaks of John Ashcroft as if he is the second coming of Satan. I've heard plenty of left wing pandering by Edwards. Most importantly, though, the man has virtually no experience in politics. He has been a senator for less than six years. He has NO other political experience at all. Bush at least was working on his second term as governor of a major state. Plus he ran his father's re-election campaign. Clinton spent his entire adult life emersed in politics. As did Bush I. Reagan spent twenty years deeply emmersed in politics before becomming president. JFK was on his second term in the senate but had been in Congress for 14 years. Many said he was too unseasoned. I am not prepared to turn over national security and the war on terror to someone with as little seasoning as Edwards no matter how much I like his positions. Certainly not when I am dissatisfied with the President's performance on this issue.

Posted by: Doug at January 20, 2004 08:15 PM

The Reps will try to use the vote against the money as club, but the Dems will claim it was a vote against Bush. Among Dems, this will play, among Reps, it won't. The pro-Bush folk will vote for Bush. The anti-war folk will vote for the Dem, most likely.

What about those pro-war, anti-Bush folks? I think Michael is one of them; and suspect Roger L Simon will turn out to be one, too ... despite his prior Bush endorsement.

The Kerry & Edwards' votes against Bush's money won't be at all decisive; the policy of what to do now will be the test, e.g. Iran, No. Korea; Saudi Arabia, Pakistan. [no, not the US support for the dictator in Uzbekistan]

Posted by: Tom Grey at January 21, 2004 01:26 AM

"Lincoln was a lawyer with less than eight years of public service."

Not according to the biography at whitehouse.gov.

" Lincoln made extraordinary efforts to attain knowledge while working on a farm, splitting rails for fences, and keeping store at New Salem, Illinois. He was a captain in the Black Hawk War, spent eight years in the Illinois legislature, and rode the circuit of courts for many years. His law partner said of him, 'His ambition was a little engine that knew no rest.'"

Unless, of course, you don't think that the Illinois legislature counts as public service. I'll defer to residents of Illinois to give the definitive judgement on that.

Posted by: tobacco road fogey at January 21, 2004 12:04 PM

1. Mainstream America will NOT accept that Kerry and Dean voted against the money to hurt Bush, not the war effort. They will see this as scuzzy as I do. It will be a massive club that Bush will use skillfully. When will you Democrats learn that only Clinton could get away with this kind of action. In a new post Sept. 11 world, these kind of political shenanagins will not be tolerated. You will learn.

2. On Lincoln- The man spent 20 plus years deeply immersed in Illinois and national politics. He served in Congress during the Polk admninistration. He was one of the important founders of the Republican party in 1854. This is the kind of experience that matters. I am unconvinced that a John Edwards could be sufficiently versed in the things that matter in a mere six years. He has NO executive experience and little experience with high politics.

Posted by: Doug at January 21, 2004 07:15 PM

Nothing's far when one wants to get there.

Posted by: Jessica Lampros at March 17, 2004 05:36 PM

We provide a comprehensive list of e-pharmacies to help you get the best Online Levitra Cialis Viagra deals. Cheap Levitra, in all clinical trials, has proven to be extremely successful.Each Levitra pill may work in as quickly as 16 minutes and may work for up to 24 hours, far surpassing the length of Viagra's effects which is an average of 4 hours. Buy Levitra http://www.one-levitra.com http://www.one-cialis.com http://www.one-levitra.com

Posted by: levitra at March 18, 2004 05:53 PM

Online Tramadol is one of the most prescribed treatments for pain in the world. More than 55 million people have taken cheap Tramadol to relieve their back pain, shoulder pain, and other chronic conditions. By acting on parts of the brain that trigger pain, and by reducing the size of pain signals that travel throughout the body, Tramadol provides powerful pain relief in just minutes! Buy Tramadol Now or visit this site: http://www.top-tramadol.com!

Posted by: tramadol at March 18, 2004 05:54 PM

Ultram Generic Fioricet most likely reduces heart attack risk by irreversibly blocking the enzyme COX-1 online fioricet, thereby impairing the ability of platelets in the blood to form clots, Dr. Tobias Kurth of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, and others explain in the American Heart Association's journal, fioricet Circulation. NSAIDs buy fioricet also lock on to COX-1, but the effect is reversible. Cheap Generic Fioricet or visit this site: http://www.top-fioricet.com !

Posted by: fioricet at March 18, 2004 07:32 PM

Cheap Propecia http://www.one-propecia.com/ is a new and effective treatment for male pattern baldness. View Online Propecia News. It is a capsule taken by mouth vs. a cream. A net increase in scalp hair count and hair regrowth was seen in over 80% of men for whom it was prescribed. Buy Propecia Now!

Posted by: propecia at March 18, 2004 07:32 PM

Online Cialis Levitra Viagra has been an eventual success in Europe since its introduction in Early 2003.Cialis will now be available in US soon. You may buy Cialis through various registered pharmacies. Also try levitra , buy levitra cheap levitra http://www.one-levitra.com/ http://www.one-cialis.com/levitra.htm/ or visit these sites for news and side effects : cheap cialis http://www.one-cialis.com/

Posted by: cialis at March 19, 2004 08:52 AM

Do you know the difference between a failed interview and an amazing interview? Do you want to be able to answer even the toughest, meanest, and most low-down interview questions that you could ever be possibly asked? Do you want to go though your interview with confidence? Do you want to feel prepared, impress the interviewer, and win the job interview of your dreams? We provide you with job interview tips, visit http://www.job-interview-questions-tips.com

Posted by: job interview questions at March 19, 2004 10:11 PM

Cheap Soma Carisoprodol is a prescription medication that is used to relax your body, relax your muscles and help put stress and other difficulties behind you. Online Soma is now available online with a prescription. You can obtain a prescription online by answering a short questionnaire about your medical history Buy Soma or visit http://www.top-soma.com.

Posted by: soma at March 21, 2004 02:01 AM

Phentermine Online and Adipex Online is the fastest growing online source for Buy Phentermine and Buy Adipex prescription medication that you can trust to get your order out quickly and privately. We provide info for Cheap Adipex and Cheap Phentermine. Visit this site: http://www.hot-phentermine.com/

Posted by: phentermine at March 21, 2004 02:35 PM

Phentermine Online, Phentermine and Adipex Online is the fastest growing online source for Buy Phentermine and Buy Adipex prescription medication that you can trust to get your order out quickly and privately. We provide info for Cheap Adipex and Cheap Phentermine. Visit this site: http://www.x-phentermine.com/, phentermine diet pill, phentermine sale, phentermine free shipping, cheapest phentermine!

Posted by: phentermine at April 14, 2004 05:41 AM

Online Xenical, Xenical is one of the most prescribed treatments for weight loss in the world. cheap Xenical is used with a reduced-calorie diet to help significantly overweight persons lose weight. It also helps to prevent regaining weight previously lost. Orlistat works by blocking some of the fat normally digested by the intestine. Buy Xenical Now or visit this site: http://www.x-xenical.com!

Posted by: xenical at April 14, 2004 05:42 AM

Online Skelaxin, skelaxin, 800 mg skelaxin, 800mg skelaxin,400mg skelaxin is used to treat the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms. Cheap Xenical should not be used if you have ever had an allergic reaction to carisoprodol, meprobramate or tybamate. Buy Xenical Now or visit this site: http://www.x-xenical.com!

Posted by: skelaxin at April 14, 2004 05:43 AM

Online Ambien, ambien is a sleep inducing medication. A good night's sleep is invaluable for your mental and physical well being. If you suffer from insomnia, you may want to look into cheap Ambien (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the U.S. Buy Ambien Now or visit this site: http://www.i-ambien.com!

Posted by: ambien at April 14, 2004 05:43 AM

Online Tramadol, Tramadol, Tramadol HCL is one of the most prescribed treatments for pain in the world. More than 55 million people have taken cheap Tramadol to relieve their back pain, shoulder pain, and other chronic conditions. By acting on parts of the brain that trigger pain, and by reducing the size of pain signals that travel throughout the body, Ultram Tramadol provides powerful pain relief in just minutes! Buy Tramadol Now or visit this site: http://www.x-tramadol.com!

Posted by: tramadol at April 14, 2004 05:43 AM

Cheap Soma Carisoprodol, Soma - Carisoprodol is a prescription medication that is used to relax your body, relax your muscles and help put stress and other difficulties behind you. Online Soma, Cheap Soma is now available online with a prescription. You can obtain a prescription online by answering a short questionnaire about your medical history Buy Soma or visit http://www.one-soma.com.

Posted by: soma at April 14, 2004 05:44 AM

Online Flexeril, flexerilis used to treat the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms.Buy Flexeril, Cheap Flexeril Now or visit this site: http://www.online-flexeril.com!

Posted by: flexeril at April 14, 2004 05:45 AM

Online Wellbutrin, wellbutrin, wellbutrin XL, wellbutrin SR is prescribed for the treatment of depression, but it is not for everyone. If you take cheap WELLBUTRIN XL, there is a risk of seizure, which is increased in patients with certain medical problems or in patients taking certain medicines. Buy Wellbutrin XL Now or visit this site: http://www.i-wellbutrin.com!

Posted by: wellbutrin at April 14, 2004 05:46 AM

Ultram Generic Fioricet, Fioricet most likely reduces heart attack risk by irreversibly blocking the enzyme COX-1 online fioricet, thereby impairing the ability of platelets in the blood to form clots, Dr. Tobias Kurth of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, and others explain in the American Heart Association's journal, fioricet Circulation. NSAIDs buy fioricet also lock on to COX-1, but the effect is reversible. Cheap Generic Fioricet or visit this site: http://www.x-fioricet.com !

Posted by: fioricet at April 14, 2004 05:46 AM

Phentermine Online, Phentermine and Adipex Online is the fastest growing online source for Buy Phentermine and Buy Adipex prescription medication that you can trust to get your order out quickly and privately. We provide info for Cheap Adipex and Cheap Phentermine. Visit this site: phentermine diet pill, phentermine sale, phentermine free shipping, cheapest phentermine ! http://www.x-phentermine.com/

Posted by: phentermine at April 17, 2004 03:14 AM

Adipex is used as an appetite suppressant. It is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan to reduce weight. online adipex buy adipex cheap adipex Visit this site: http://www.top-adipex.com

Posted by: adipex at April 21, 2004 05:38 AM

Viagra, Are you looking for cheap Viagra online? Then you are on the right place. We provide one of the largest databases of online pharmacies on Web to help you buy only the cheap drugs for your problems. online Viagra buy viagra generic viagraVisit this site: http://www.x-viagra.com !

Posted by: viagra at April 22, 2004 11:14 AM

Cultivated people foster what is good in others, not what is bad. Petty people do the opposite.

Posted by: Johnson Andrea at May 2, 2004 12:57 PM

How much do you pay on your loans per year?

Posted by: Loans at May 3, 2004 09:49 PM

Here is the story: BlackJack originated in French casinos around 1700 where it was called "vingt-et-un" ("twenty-and-one") and has been played in the U.S. since the 1800's. Online BlackJack is named as such because if a player got a Black Jack of Spades and internet black jack an Ace of Spades as the first two cards (Spade being the color jack black of course), the player was additionally remunerated. http://www.888-blackjack.com/

Posted by: blackjack at May 10, 2004 10:11 PM

Do you need urgent cash till pay day? Now? Payday loan online is alot easier faster and less hassle then going to your bank for a personal loan or credit card.Payday on your paycheck, usually ranging from $100 to $500. What is a payday loan? Payday loans are meant to help tie you over when you are short on cash between paychecks. http://www.payday-loan-payday.com

Posted by: payday at May 10, 2004 10:11 PM

With today’s low mortgage rates, many people are finding that owning a home is often as affordable as renting.Check home mortgage. If you have the funds for mortgage loan saved up to put together a downpayment as well as cover off various closing costs, then the ability to afford monthly mortgage online, property tax, insurance and utility payments, then home ownership is a great way to build up equity over time.http://www.i-mortgage-online.com

Posted by: mortgage at May 10, 2004 10:11 PM

Keno, Bingo, Slots, Poker and other all-time favorite games delivered by top-notch software at only trusted and certified casinos. A comprehensive online bingo and unique casino games portal. Select your game with the best bonuses and payouts!  http://www.i-online-bingo.com

Posted by: bingo at May 10, 2004 10:11 PM

All Online Casino Gambling sites chosen & recommended here at Online Casino have been thoroughly tested by us for fairness, reliability, online casino game play realism, casino payout percentages, game speed, and bonuses. We have tested hundreds of casino sites ourselves in an effort to bring you the very best online casino promotions. The following is a small sampling of internet casino - only the best from Online Casino Rewards. http://www.666-casino.com

Posted by: casino at May 11, 2004 01:28 AM

Debt Counseling companies currently help over 1 million people to debt consolidation their unsecured loans, bills, and credit card debts into one easy payment, while saving thousands of dollars in unnecessary interest & credit fees. We can help you consolidate r debts with a  consolidation plan  that is just right for you! This free debt consolidation could save you 50% or more in monthly credit card payments. http://www.free-debt-consolidation-free.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 11, 2004 01:33 AM

Whether you have a rigid poker strategy in mind before you hit the table or whether you play it by ear, having a strong foundation of poker knowledge is important to every player. If you know and understand something about this game (video poker, strip poker, online poker )that your opponent does not, you will play a better game. http://www.888-online-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 11, 2004 03:08 AM

Credit, debt and loan are all different words that boil down to the same thing: borrowing money from someone with a promise to pay it back, usually with interest.  Personal loan allow you to borrow a fixed amount and then pay it back according to a fixed schedule. The same is for car loan, home loan, auto loan and college loan.Sometimes a loan will require collateral, which is basically property or assets that you promise to give the lender in the event that you are unable to repay the loan. Often, borrowers use personal online loan to pay for big purchases. http://www.i-loan-online.com

Posted by: loan at May 11, 2004 03:33 AM

We offer online personals ads services for dating singles with many free services such as: anonymous dating email addresses, relationship advice for marriage, dating or singles, personal ads posting, match, and many more free online Dating Singles Personals: Personal ad Services... for all men and women. Our Dating Singles Personals site is more than those matchmaker, marriage, pen pals or photo match personal ads sites; we're much more! Want more than the strictly dating service, online personal ads and matchmaker dating singles sites? Then. http://www.dating-service-dating.com

Posted by: dating at May 11, 2004 09:51 AM

Dating and picture personal dating ads services for singles looking for love, romance, dating dates pen pals or relationships. Personals for the online dating and singles community. Post Your Free Dating, Singles, Picture Personal ads today. Visit us to chat with singles, look through personals, and read up on all the hilarious and heart-rending tribulations of dating service and romance today. http://www.dating-free-dating.com

Posted by: dating at May 11, 2004 03:04 PM

Our best online gambling review pages will surpass all your expectations offering the best online casino sites on the web. Look no further, whether it's online sports betting, progressive poker, free games, flash downloads or fast casino downloads, we have the best online gambling reviews to meet anyone's needs. Looking for online gambling news? you'll find everything in once place including online gambling online tips, reviews and promotions. http://www.666-gambling.com

Posted by: gambling at May 11, 2004 03:04 PM

Big session id here phentermine online and adipex is the fastest growing online source for buy phentermine and thi sis the unique buy adipex prescription medication that phentermine you can trust to get your order out quickly and privately. We provide info for cheap adipex and cheap phentermine. Visit this site: http://www.hot-phentermine.com/

Posted by: buy phentermine at May 25, 2004 07:29 PM

This is the online ambien to go there , big surptice men ambien is a sleep inducing medication. A good night's sleep is of great dental need for your health. Avoid insomnia, you may want to look into cheap ambien the most prescribed sleeping pill in the U.S today . Ya is true buy ambien But visit this site for more info: http://www.top-ambien.com

Posted by: ambien at May 26, 2004 09:49 AM

Best deal cheap soma carisoprodol is a prescription medication that is used to relax your body, relax your buy soma muscles and help put stress and other difficulties behind you. online soma is now available soma online with the best online prescription. You can obtain a prescription online by answering a short questionnaire buy soma about your medical history soma or visit http://www.soma-cheap-soma.com

Posted by: soma at May 26, 2004 11:09 AM

They offer a variety of casino great online games, fabulous colorful graphics, music, other familiar
online casino gambling sounds.
http://www.i-live-casino.com

Posted by: casino at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.site-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

They offer a variety of casino great online games, fabulous colorful graphics, music, other familiar
online casino gambling sounds.
http://www.i-play.casino.com

Posted by: casino at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Learn what more home poker players are learning. Low limit casino
video poker is fun,
affordable, and easier than online poker you think.
http://www.444-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.own-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Learn what more home poker players are learning. Low limit casino
video poker is fun,
affordable, and easier than online poker you think.
http://www.555-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Learn what more home poker players are learning. Low limit casino
video poker is fun,
affordable, and easier than online poker you think.
http://www.i-free-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.live-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

They offer a variety of casino great online games, fabulous colorful graphics, music, other familiar
online casino gambling sounds.
http://www.nonstop-casino.com

Posted by: casino at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

We are an payday loan lender guide offering access to
payday loan online personal loans, and cash
advance loans over the Internet. http://www.cheap-payday-loan.com

Posted by: payday loan at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

We are an payday loan lender guide offering access to
payday loan online personal loans, and cash
advance loans over the Internet. http://www.i-payday-loan.com

Posted by: payday loan at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

The worlds best known Internet Casino you bet
black jack online, trust our 24hr live support security, and
the best online black jack casino games on the Internet.
http://www.i-black-jack.com

Posted by: black jack at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.fastest-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

The worlds best known Internet Casino you bet
black jack online, trust our 24hr live support security, and
the best online black jack casino games on the Internet.
http://www.i-play-blackjack.com

Posted by: black jack at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.max-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

We are an payday loan lender guide offering access to
payday loan online personal loans, and cash
advance loans over the Internet. http://www.cheapest-payday-loan.com

Posted by: payday loan at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

The worlds best known Internet Casino you bet
black jack online, trust our 24hr live support security, and
the best online black jack casino games on the Internet.
http://www.blackjack-play-blackjack.com

Posted by: blackjack at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Credit quality and debt-to-income-ratio affect the
mortgage terms of your loan through your FICO Score. If you have good
mortgage loan credit and your monthly income.
http://www.i-buy-mortgage.com

Posted by: mortgage at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Credit quality and debt-to-income-ratio affect the
mortgage terms of your loan through your FICO Score. If you have good
mortgage loan credit and your monthly income.
http://www.i-cheap-mortgage.com

Posted by: mortgage at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Credit quality and debt-to-income-ratio affect the
mortgage terms of your loan through your FICO Score. If you have good
mortgage loan credit and your monthly income.
http://www.site-mortgage.com

Posted by: mortgage at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Whether you are looking for a free satellite TV system from the
Dish Network or direct tv free, you won’t be disappointed with the quality service that
satellite tv each provider accommodates.
http://www.i-free-satellite-tv.com

Posted by: satellite tv at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Credit quality and debt-to-income-ratio affect the
mortgage terms of your loan through your FICO Score. If you have good
mortgage loan credit and your monthly income.
http://www.i-online-mortgage.com

Posted by: mortgage at May 28, 2004 01:31 PM

Whether you are looking for a free satellite TV system from the
Dish Network or direct tv free, you won’t be disappointed with the quality service that
satellite tv each provider accommodates.
http://www.install-direct-tv.com

Posted by: direct tv at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make bingo a staple at churches. http://www.i-play-bingo.com

Posted by: bingo at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Whether you are looking for a free satellite TV system from the
Dish Network or direct tv free, you won’t be disappointed with the quality service that
satellite tv each provider accommodates.
http://www.i-direct-satellite-tv.com

Posted by: satellite tv at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Learn what more home poker players are learning. Low limit casino
video poker is fun,
affordable, and easier than online poker you think.
http://www.i-play-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make bingo a staple at churches. http://www.i-win-bingo.com

Posted by: bingo at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Learn what more home poker players are learning. Low limit casino
video poker is fun,
affordable, and easier than online poker you think.
http://www.333-poker.com

Posted by: poker at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make bingo a staple at churches. http://www.e-play-bingo.com

Posted by: bingo at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make bingo a staple at churches. http://www.x-bingo.com

Posted by: bingo at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

If you are looking for a debt consolidation loan There is no obligation to the debt consolidation credit counseling, it is just a educational consultation of debt assistance. http://www.inet-debt-consolidation.com

Posted by: debt consolidation at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

This is the online ambien to go there , big surptice men ambien is a sleep inducing medication. A good night's sleep is of great dental need for your health. Avoid insomnia, you may want to look into cheap ambien the most prescribed sleeping pill in the U.S today . Ya is true buy ambien But visit this site for more info: http://www.top-ambien.com

Posted by: ambien at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

a href='http://www.i-buy-ambien.com'>online ambien to go there , yes that is true ambien is a sleep inducing medication. A good night's sleep is invaluable for your mental and physical well being. If you suffer from insomnia, you may want to look into cheap ambien top (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleeping pill in the U.S. Tha is true buy ambien Now or visit this site: http://www.i-buy-ambien.com

Posted by: buy ambien at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Got here Fioricet most likely reduces heart attack risk by irreversibly blocking the enzyme COX-1 online fioricet, thereby impairing the ability of platelets in the blood to form clots, Dr. Tobias Kurth of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, and others explain in the American Heart Association's journal, fioricet Circulation. NSAIDs buy fioricet also lock on to COX-1, but the effect is reversible. Cheap Generic Fioricet or visit this site: http://www.x-fioricet.com

Posted by: fioricet at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Go there guys Cheap Soma Carisoprodol is a prescription medication that is used to relax your body, relax your muscles soma and help put stress and other difficulties behind you. Online Soma is now available online with a prescription. You can obtain a prescription online by answering a short questionnaire about your medical history Buy Soma or visit http://www.top-soma.com

Posted by: soma at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Best deal everywhere Soma - Carisoprodol is a prescription medication that is used to relax your body, relax your muscles and help put stress and other difficulties behind you. Online Soma, to do Cheap Soma is now available online with a prescription. You can obtain a prescription online by answering a short questionnaire about your medical history Buy Soma or visit http://www.one-soma.com

Posted by: soma at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Best before buy Online Ambien, yeaj hthe buy ambien is a sleep inducing medication. A good night's sleep is invaluable for your mental and physical well being. If you suffer from insomnia, you may want to look into cheap Ambien (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the U.S. Buy Ambien Now or visit this site: http://www.i-ambien.com

Posted by: ambien at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

They offer a variety of affiliate software great online games, fabulous colorful graphics, music, other familiar
affiliate program software gambling sounds.

Posted by: affiliate software at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Best Cialis and Online Cialis has been an eventual success in Europe since its introduction in Early 2003. Cialis will now be available in US soon. You may buy cialis through various registered pharmacies. cheap cialis  http://www.top-cialis.com/

Posted by: cialis at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Best Cialis and Online Cialis has been an eventual success in Europe since its introduction in Early 2003. Cialis will now be available in US soon. You may buy cialis through various registered pharmacies. cheap cialis  http://www.new-cialis.com/

Posted by: cialis at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

Best Cialis and Online Cialis has been an eventual success in Europe since its introduction in Early 2003. Cialis will now be available in US soon. You may buy cialis through various registered pharmacies. cheap cialis  http://www.hot-cialis.com/

Posted by: cialis at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

We provide a comprehensive list of e-pharmacies to help you get the best Levitra that is true Cialis Viagra deals. Cheap Levitra, in all clinical trials, has proven to be extremely successful.Each Levitra pill may work in as quickly as 16 minutes and may work for up to 24 hours, far surpassing the length of Viagra's effects which is an average of 4 hours. Buy Levitra  http://www.hot-levitra.com

Posted by: levitra at May 28, 2004 01:32 PM

You have a pretty nice blog. English is not my native language but it was please to read your site. From Russia with love :)Sincerely yours..

http://puppy.healz.com/
http://health-nutrition.bcure.com/
http://arthritis-symptoms.bcure.com/

Posted by: Lori at June 1, 2004 09:25 PM

Bet the dumb out oif up online black jack thus we can get rid of it.

Posted by: online blackjack at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Fuck you all, fuck my siter and all online poker this is the case.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Great Poker texas holdem poker thar is trye http://texas-holdem.666-casino.com/texas-holdem.htm

Posted by: texas holdem at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Whether you have a rigid online poker strategy in mind before you hit the table or whether you play it.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Gambling sites chosen recommended here at Online Casino have been thoroughly tested by us for fairness, reliability!

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

A comprehensive online bingo and unique casino games portal.

Posted by: online bingo at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

God the fuck online casino are you sure.

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Great Blog online poker
this is the true that is right http://poker.666-casino.com/poker.htm

Posted by: poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Great Blog. I love it
casino
best bonuses
http://casino.666-casino.com/casino.htm

Posted by: casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Why you are not so bad
online casino trust me.

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

The poker I have ever played
online texas hold em
that is the beginning!
http://www.online-texas-hold-em.us

Posted by: online texas hold em at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

God damn it, you are such an online casino
then ever 'http://online-casino.666-casino.com/online-casino.htm

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Ohhh this is strange fucker online casino gambling sounds.
http://www.i-play-casino.com

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Go there and try this
online casino highly recommeded by me.

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Drugs are wrong opportunity, be aware of that
texas hold em play the casino here! http://www.i-texas-hold-em.com

Posted by: texas hold em at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Try this fun men online poker you think.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

news all aroung the world online poker try it for free that right.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Best regards from the casino played
texas holdem be all the way near!

Posted by: texas holdem at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

They offer a variety of
online casino gambling sounds.

Posted by: online casino at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make.

Posted by: online bingo at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Learn this from me, never online poker play it you think.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

To do this go there and see of that
online texas hold em do allow
this! http://www.online-texas-hold-em.net

Posted by: online texas hold em at June 3, 2004 11:53 PM

Try this and feel it online bingo not to be missed.

Posted by: online bingo at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Back to track online blackjack casino games on the Internet.

Posted by: online black jack at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Play at the best dumb online bingo not hte rest.

Posted by: online bingo at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Surely not a chance for you but online poker nevertheless try this.

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Great Poker Rooms I suggest too online texas holdem poker thar is trye http://online-texas-holdem.666-casino.com/online-texas-holdem.htm

Posted by: online texas holdem at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Got here and seen this right  online poker
but do not go there
http://online-poker.666-casino.com/online-poker.htm

Posted by: online poker at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

By the way ever played the casino played
texas holdem poker nice happenings all the ewya!
http://www.texasholdem-poker.us

Posted by: texas holdem at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

why play it as you can online bingo feel free with this opportunity.

Posted by: online bingo at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Online, trust our 24hr live support security, and
the best online black jack casino games on the Internet.

Posted by: online black jack at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Good site debt consolidation loan that is right. The http://www.all-debt-consolidation.org

Posted by: debt consolidation at June 3, 2004 11:54 PM

Bet the dumb out oif up online black jack thus we can get rid of it.

Posted by: online blackjack at June 4, 2004 04:17 PM

Fuck you all, fuck my siter and all online poker this is the case.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Great Poker texas holdem poker thar is trye http://texas-holdem.666-casino.com/texas-holdem.htm

Posted by: texas holdem at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Whether you have a rigid online poker strategy in mind before you hit the table or whether you play it.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Gambling sites chosen recommended here at Online Casino have been thoroughly tested by us for fairness, reliability!

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

A comprehensive online bingo and unique casino games portal.

Posted by: online bingo at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

God the fuck online casino are you sure.

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Great Blog online poker
this is the true that is right http://poker.666-casino.com/poker.htm

Posted by: poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Great Blog. I love it
casino
best bonuses
http://casino.666-casino.com/casino.htm

Posted by: casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Why you are not so bad
online casino trust me.

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

The poker I have ever played
online texas hold em
that is the beginning!
http://www.online-texas-hold-em.us

Posted by: online texas hold em at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

God damn it, you are such an online casino
then ever 'http://online-casino.666-casino.com/online-casino.htm

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Ohhh this is strange fucker online casino gambling sounds.
http://www.i-play-casino.com

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Go there and try this
online casino highly recommeded by me.

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Drugs are wrong opportunity, be aware of that
texas hold em play the casino here! http://www.i-texas-hold-em.com

Posted by: texas hold em at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Try this fun men online poker you think.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

news all aroung the world online poker try it for free that right.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Best regards from the casino played
texas holdem be all the way near!

Posted by: texas holdem at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

They offer a variety of
online casino gambling sounds.

Posted by: online casino at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

But the increased number of online bingo cards was exactly what was needed to make.

Posted by: online bingo at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Learn this from me, never online poker play it you think.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

To do this go there and see of that
online texas hold em do allow
this! http://www.online-texas-hold-em.net

Posted by: online texas hold em at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Try this and feel it online bingo not to be missed.

Posted by: online bingo at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Back to track online blackjack casino games on the Internet.

Posted by: online black jack at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Play at the best dumb online bingo not hte rest.

Posted by: online bingo at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Surely not a chance for you but online poker nevertheless try this.

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Great Poker Rooms I suggest too online texas holdem poker thar is trye http://online-texas-holdem.666-casino.com/online-texas-holdem.htm

Posted by: online texas holdem at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

Got here and seen this right  online poker
but do not go there
http://online-poker.666-casino.com/online-poker.htm

Posted by: online poker at June 4, 2004 04:18 PM

By the way ever played the casino played
texas holdem poker nice happenings all the ewya!
http://www.texasholdem-poker.us

Posted by: texas holdem at June 4, 2004 04:19 PM

why play it as you can online bingo feel free with this opportunity.

Posted by: online bingo at June 4, 2004 04:19 PM

Online, trust our 24hr live support security, and
the best online black jack casino games on the Internet.

Posted by: online black jack at June 4, 2004 04:19 PM

Good site debt consolidation loan that is right. The http://www.all-debt-consolidation.org

Posted by: debt consolidation at June 4, 2004 04:19 PM