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Update about Events - Hi all, If you could not make it to today's meeting, I'm going to share the info I brought to the meeting, but I encougage you to come out and see what's going on in your community, especially the Hip Hop community on the 24th. Look down this David Krafchick Oct 11, 2008 3:54 PM
Meeting tomorrow - Hi all, I have not written anything for a few days. I have watched the Economic Free Fall. I even talked with my own financial advisers, but this is well beyond anyone's ideas. I will offer what I know and if you have money in the Market, he David Krafchick Oct 10, 2008 7:22 AM
IOUSA at the Uptown Cinema - Hi all, With all the Bailout/Rescue news of the last week, I decided to see this film. I strongly encourage any and all to see this film soon. There was less than 10 people at the showing this morning. Why? Because as of this film, every pe David Krafchick Oct 4, 2008 1:55 PM
Please see IOUSA at the Uptown Cinema - Hi all, With all the Bailout/Rescue news of the last week, I decided to see this film. I strongly encourage any and all to see this film soon. There was less than 10 people at the showing this morning. Why? Because as of this film, every pe David Krafchick Oct 4, 2008 1:54 PM
Something that makes you smile - Hi all, I am going to keep this very short. Once again no one made the knock out punch. Palin just chose to ignore the questions she didn't know or did not want to answer. Biden really explained in detail what he and Obama offered. So where David Krafchick Oct 3, 2008 5:53 AM
Why we are here - Hi all. I intended to write this before the Jewish High Holidays, but it gave me more time to think this through. What is it that we all want? We want to insure that Obama wins. I am finally seeing some TV rebuttal ads from Gregoire, but Ros David Krafchick Oct 1, 2008 12:24 PM
Meetup details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party October Meetup - I've posted this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://democrat.meetup.com/253/calendar/8852035/ When: October 11, 2008 1:00 PM Where: Piecora' David Krafchick Sep 29, 2008 7:10 AM
Attend the Debate + Update - Hi all, The First Debate is coming up fast this Friday. I plan to attend the Debate at the Coordsinated Campaign Headquarters: Seattle Debate Watch Party! / Friday, September 26, 2008 at 05:00 PM 1310 Mercer St Seattle, WA David Krafchick Sep 24, 2008 7:22 AM
From a former member - Jane Deer - To: [address removed] Sent: Thu Sep 18 11:11 Subject: Fwd: Palin still speaking: We need more voices Dear Jane, Wow. The response to our Stop Palin at Iran Rally petition has been just incredi David Krafchick Sep 18, 2008 6:45 PM
A Check Up - The Economy - Hi all, I waited until today to write you about Wall Street failures. For those that are older, is this as bad as the Depression? In certain areas, we are stronger - or were? With the bailout of AIG, the strong trend has reversed and expande David Krafchick Sep 18, 2008 6:50 AM
New Meetup: The Seattle Democratic Party October Meetup - Announcing a new Meetup for The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup Group! What: The Seattle Democratic Party October Meetup When: September 28, 2008 1:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Descripti David Krafchick Sep 14, 2008 5:50 PM
New Meetup: The Seattle Democratic Party September Meetup - Announcing a new Meetup for The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup Group! What: The Seattle Democratic Party October Meetup When: September 28, 2008 1:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Descripti David Krafchick Sep 14, 2008 5:49 PM
News Update - Hi all, I have looked at the meeting - and some people are coming (that's great) and others are not (because the Campaign is keeping them busy). - So I wonder what we are doing here. Let me share what I have been doing. I went to m David Krafchick Sep 12, 2008 9:29 AM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Preview not available holly homan Sep 6, 2008 10:41 AM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Bravo Erika - I couldn't have said it better. I'd like to add that because of the issues you po user 7103328 Sep 6, 2008 9:46 AM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Well Holly you say that Obama is a big uniter. Then why are millions of democrats either sitting out this election, voting 3rd party, or voting McCain? One can argue about the democratic process and the backroom deals that were made at the RBC meeting M Erika Sep 5, 2008 10:36 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Preview not available holly homan Sep 5, 2008 10:14 PM
RE: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Preview not available holly homan Sep 5, 2008 4:06 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - David Krafchick Sep 5, 2008 8:19 AM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - I'm 44, so I remember the "good" Clinton years and to at least to some degree I remember McCain's "real" reputation. I'll take a guess as to which were the good Clinton years. Bill Clinton's best years were stuffed into the last few weeks of his pr Rick Riehle Sep 5, 2008 12:15 AM
RE: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - I will add that all during the campaign, Team Obama said they "didn't want a fighter" in the Whitehouse. It was all about how HRC voted for the war resolution as did every other democratic candidate for President this year save Dennis Kucinich. H Jennifer Sep 4, 2008 11:07 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - I have on occasion been disappointed by Obama for what at first glance appeared to be a reversal; however, upon deeper investigation in nearly each case it was a reasonable compromise made for the sake of moving forward. I agree with your last state Rick Riehle Sep 4, 2008 10:44 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - There are substantive differences between the Democrats and the Republicans and they are particularly stark this time around. McCain has voted with Bush 90% of the time. The implications for a MaCain presidency are clear. Hillary Clinton ran a div Rick Riehle Sep 4, 2008 10:30 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Well Holly I have to question Obama and his judgement. He has changed his stance on pretty much everything he has run on during the primary. Do you think the bush/cheney energy bill was a good bill? Do you think oil companies should have been given tax Erika Sep 4, 2008 10:07 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Preview not available holly homan Sep 4, 2008 9:52 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Preview not available Gerry Jones Sep 4, 2008 12:22 PM
Re: [democrat-253] What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - David Krafchick Sep 4, 2008 11:16 AM
What I am thinking - Palin's Speech - Hi all, I just spent some time reviewing Governor Palin’s speech . As I expected, she is a VP candidate that wil David Krafchick Sep 4, 2008 10:48 AM
Re: [democrat-253] FW: Bode Farms - Blueberries are Ready! - Preview not available holly homan Sep 1, 2008 3:50 PM
FW: Bode Farms - Blueberries are Ready! - Preview not available Donna Anderson Aug 31, 2008 11:01 AM
Obama's Sppech Fantastic - Now What? - Hi all, What can I say? If was fantastic. I went down to the Show Box Sodo and shared Obama’s Acceptance Speech with hundreds who cheered, clapped thunderously and cried with joy. Parents brought their children who wandered as history marche David Krafchick Aug 29, 2008 10:32 AM
DNC Thoughts - Hi All, I wanted to wait a day or two to write. I have been watching the Convention for the last 2 days. I have also read the comments and listened to analysis. Whether you watch some or all of the Speeches, I think Senator Hillary Clinton's David Krafchick Aug 27, 2008 8:23 AM
Meetup details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party September Meetup - I've posted this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://democrat.meetup.com/253/calendar/8517040/ When: September 14, 2008 1:00 PM Where: Piecora&#03 David Krafchick Aug 21, 2008 9:02 AM
Updates and Notes - Hi all, I have been very, very busy. My Sister-in-Law had an operation on her foot, which put her off her feet for 5 weeks. My Mom flew in. I not only became transport for my niece and her Mom, but also got my Mom out when things became to c David Krafchick Aug 21, 2008 8:46 AM
Please remove me from your mailing list. - Preview not available kirsten Jul 22, 2008 5:28 PM
Re: [democrat-253] So - What's been happening - Preview not available holly homan Jul 21, 2008 2:00 PM
Re: [democrat-253] So - What's been happening - Preview not available holly homan Jul 21, 2008 2:00 PM
Re: [democrat-253] So - What's been happening - Preview not available Erika Jul 21, 2008 8:45 AM
Re: [democrat-253] So - What's been happening - Preview not available Jake Jul 21, 2008 7:52 AM
So - What's been happening - Hi all, I usually write right after a meeting, but my life got very busy and I had to concentrate on my businesses and deal with a few other family things. At Uptown Espresso, the messages got mixed up. One person walked into the backroom and David Krafchick Jul 21, 2008 5:46 AM
Meetup details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party July Meetup - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://democrat.meetup.com/253/calendar/8191722/ When: July 13, 2008 2:00 PM Where: Uptown Espresso David Krafchick Jul 11, 2008 7:06 AM
Re: [democrat-253] June 29th cancelled - David Krafchick Jun 29, 2008 9:40 AM
Re: [democrat-253] June 29th cancelled - Don't give up. I organized a Dept of Peace meeting the other day and only 2 showed up. However, lots of good things came out of it as far as the Donna Jun 29, 2008 9:17 AM
June 29th cancelled - I am cancelling because only one person has said yes. Though I am disappointed, I am going to give myself time to think what to do next. If anyone has suggestions, I am open to it. I now think weekdays or weekends make little diffeence. F David Krafchick Jun 29, 2008 8:48 AM
Re: [democrat-253] New Meetup: The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup - Preview not available holly homan Jun 22, 2008 2:56 PM
Re: [democrat-253] New Meetup: The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup - Thanks for your efforts, I know what it's like to be the organizer and have no response so don't feel alone. I'm trying to organize a group the Dept of Pe Donna Jun 22, 2008 1:32 PM
New Meetup: The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup - Announcing a new Meetup for The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup Group! What: The Seattle Democratic Party Meetup When: June 29, 2008 3:30 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: See Un David Krafchick Jun 22, 2008 11:53 AM
Resheduled 6/29/08 330 pm - Hi all, I was there by 10, stayed past 11 and decided that 10 am wasn't going to work. Some people e-mailed me saying they were at church. Others signed up and just did not show up. So why am I rescheduling for next Sunday? I thin David Krafchick Jun 22, 2008 11:32 AM
my apologies to Holly - Bill May 27, 2008 8:16 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wan... - Bill May 27, 2008 7:58 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wan... - Bill May 27, 2008 7:51 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wan... - Bill, Please provide examples of Obama's campaign fanning this fire. I believe you are completely incorrect. On 5/26/08, B Sonya Smith May 27, 2008 7:14 AM
RE: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wants Barack murdered - Preview not available holly homan May 26, 2008 10:06 PM
RE: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wants Barack murdered - DJ May 26, 2008 8:51 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wan... - Bill May 26, 2008 3:48 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wants Barack murdered - Preview not available holly homan May 26, 2008 2:00 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wants Barack murdered - Preview not available holly homan May 26, 2008 2:00 PM
Return of the Jedi / I reject the premise that Hillary wants Barack murdered - Preview not available Bill May 26, 2008 12:34 PM
RE: [democrat-253] Acrimony - Preview not available Donna Anderson May 20, 2008 3:01 PM
Acrimony - Hi all, When I read this mornings paper, I recognized a couple of names from our group and my heart sank as I read further. The very thing I have been trying to protest here has taken hold. At the local Level, it has been a pitched battle. David Krafchick May 20, 2008 12:53 PM
Kennedy Alert - News Alert 1:40 p.m. ET Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Sen. Edward Kennedy Diagnosed With Brain Tumor Doctors say tests conducted after the Democratic senator from Massachusetts suffered a seizure this weekend show a tumor in his left parietal l David Krafchick May 20, 2008 12:15 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Attention Clinton Supporters - Preview not available Donna May 18, 2008 9:17 AM
Attention Clinton Supporters - Hi All, This just came - so I am passing it on: Dear David, Over the next four days Oregon will wrap up its vote-by-mail primary. We've been making phone calls into the Beaver State, but now is when it counts the most. David Krafchick May 18, 2008 5:17 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Meeting details posted: The Seattle Democratic Party June Meeting - Hi David, I'm still interested doing a presentation about the Department of Peace. June unfortunately won't work out. Do you have a date set for July Donna May 15, 2008 8:09 AM
Meeting details posted: The Seattle Democratic Party June Meeting - I've Posted this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://democrat.meetup.com/253/calendar/7913789/ When: Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM Where: Uptown E David Krafchick May 15, 2008 7:07 AM
I waited - for 45 minutes and not a soul showed up. I asked about the time or the day, but this time I don't know. 4 people signed up, but I wonder now what we can do to fix this. Maybe the Tuesday Primaries were disappointing. I cannot say. I do not run meetings to David Krafchick May 10, 2008 3:32 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - I guess you are okay with people that work and can't be at a caucus site...that works out well for nurses, bus drivers, retail. You're right though having a few people represented in a caucus compared to an all day vote is very democratic. If we rea Erika May 8, 2008 12:06 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Preview not available Ruth Berge May 7, 2008 10:03 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Uncounted - Preview not available holly homan May 4, 2008 8:00 AM
Uncounted - Hi All, I went to the Uncounted Event and did not see anyone from our group. There were about 50 people attending. Warren wasn't even pitching memberships (something he has never done before). After watching the film, I decided to spend $20 David Krafchick May 4, 2008 5:23 AM
May 3rd - Tickets Available - Hi all, Warren has offered us 25 tickets to the UNCOUNTED event Saturday at 12 noon at the Henry Art Gallery. Bev Harris is now scheduled to attend. If you are interested, please e-mail me directly with your full name. I will forward the lis David Krafchick May 1, 2008 6:04 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Preview not available Bill Apr 25, 2008 4:09 PM
RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Jennifer - Yet more condensation from Hillary Supporters - I'm sorry, but I am old enough to remember the vitriol of the 90s, and the Democratic Majority in Congress the Clinton Whitehouse lost in 1994. And how they hung gays out to dry with DJ Apr 25, 2008 2:34 PM
Thoughts and Concerns - DJ- Look at what you just wrote and think about it. "I know politics makes strange bedfellows, but to cast aside the people who DEFENDED you..." Bill and Hillary Clinton have been loyal members of the democratic party for years. They have Jennifer Apr 25, 2008 2:06 PM
RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - DJ Apr 25, 2008 9:03 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Preview not available holly homan Apr 25, 2008 8:33 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Preview not available holly homan Apr 25, 2008 8:33 AM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - David Krafchick Apr 25, 2008 8:31 AM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - David you could have fooled me about not running an obama group. When you say, "Clinton is certainly taking full advantage of name recognition and familiarity. Obama is new and fresh and … making basic mistakes that everyone is pouncing on." Are y Erika Apr 25, 2008 7:31 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - David Krafchick Apr 25, 2008 7:23 AM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - David Krafchick Apr 25, 2008 6:58 AM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - DJ, It sounds like it is a personal problem that you have with Hillary. No matter what she does you are not going to like her. We get that, we understand that and no one is telling you how to vote. That is your right, just as it is our right to v Erika Apr 24, 2008 10:58 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Though... - What does that have to do with what I wrote? Additionally, your story sound eerily familiar - have you posted it on Huffington Post? -----Original Message----- From: [address removed] [mailto:[address removed]] On Behalf Of JW Sent: Th DJ Apr 24, 2008 10:50 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Barb - "Opinion" based on "untruths" or "misleading statements" is not "opinion" - it's spin. And that EXACTLY what's wrong with Clintonian politics as usual. Everything's triangulation, spin, "us vs. them" and the definition of "is". Great DJ Apr 24, 2008 10:48 PM
RE RE RE RE RE REady for November ? - Bill Apr 24, 2008 9:42 PM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Though... - user 6562199 Apr 24, 2008 8:36 PM
RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } I am one of the folks on this list who typically sits back and reads the dialog w Barb Apr 24, 2008 8:13 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: [democrat-253] Whoa.... - I'm also tired of this whole "can't close the deal" argument. In November of 2007, the polls were as follows: Hillary Clinton: 48% Barack Obama: 17% Here's the link if you need it: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/RCP_PDF/Marist071106.pdf DJ Apr 24, 2008 8:05 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - How did I "bash" Grandmas? The original poster said: "About 25% of the delegates in my district could not make it to the last caucus because they were at the bedside of a loved one, or sick themselves." I replied: "25% OF CLINTON DELEGATES DJ Apr 24, 2008 7:56 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Please spare me the pedantic diatribe. Perhaps my "aggressive" and argumentative nature doesn't fly in this "passive aggressive" state of Washington. In your first paragraph, you state: "30 Million votes have been cast in this Democratic Primar DJ Apr 24, 2008 7:47 PM
Re: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - David, With all due respect I don't think that this overall democratic process has been that negative. I think that it shows that Obama is not vetted and continuing the process is a good thing for him. If he can't handle this now (which has been Erika Apr 24, 2008 5:05 PM
Re: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - user 6562199 Apr 24, 2008 4:22 PM
RE: SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - My differing opinion seems to have made you sick--I'm sorry. Did you invent the caucus system or something? I thought Clinton supporters were actually part of the "Democratic Team" here in Washington. Apparently I didn't get the memo that I'm not al Shannon Apr 24, 2008 2:59 PM
Whoa.... - DJ- This is not the way to have an "intelligent discussion or be persuasive" with a fellow democrat (the previous poster) who happens to think the other democratic candidate has a greater chance of winning. I guess by your heated argument, Ob Jennifer Apr 24, 2008 2:43 PM
SUSPECT: RE: SUSPECT: RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - I'm tired of this... Guess what? Hillary AGREED to play by the rules and had no problem with the RULES when she was supposed to win everything in a wash. When she was the anointed. When she was the chosen one. Now, only because she is losing she' DJ Apr 24, 2008 12:13 PM
RE: [democrat-253] Thoughts and Concerns - Shannon Apr 24, 2008 9:28 AM
Thoughts and Concerns - David Krafchick Apr 24, 2008 7:19 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Meeting details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party May Meeting - David Krafchick Apr 19, 2008 8:01 AM
Meeting details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party May Meeting - I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://democrat.meetup.com/253/calendar/7727825/ When: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM Where: David Krafchick Apr 19, 2008 7:59 AM
Re: [democrat-253] Meeting details changed: The Seattle Democratic Party May Meeting - Hi David, can you fit me in the schedule to talk about the Department of Peace. There is a DVD I can show. It can either be 10 minutes or 20 minutes. Donna Apr 18, 2008 9:36 AM
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