Bloomberg: No Mr. Security

After the Democrats had their convention in 2004, Bush's Homeland Security chief Tomland Ridge put out security alerts. Four major NYC landmarks were targeted it was said. The information was several years old. Ridge received massive media coverage.

Howard Dean was one Democrat who came out saying this was not a security move, this was political.

Kerry was the first presidential candidate in history who did not get a bounce after a convention. Even Dukakis got a huge bounce in 1988. Whatever Tomland Ridge did, it worked. And it is the strange psychology of the powerless that the Kerry machine actually went after Dean for saying what he said. Those scared of the enemies pounce on their friends.

Now Bloomberg is out playing the same cynical game. I am Bush, Mr. Security.

Have you noticed, every time Bush sinks in the polls or works himself out of the news cycles, he comes swinging with a speech on Iraq desperately trying to blame Saddam Hussein for 9/11. I think Saddam was a jerk and I am glad he is gone, but it is an outright lie to suggest Saddam had anything to do with 9/11. Because you can not nab Osama, you blame it on Saddam who you did nab. That is some logic.

My point being the security threat is very real. The War on Terror is very real. But those politicians who monkey with the security threats to win elections are precisely those who will not lead the country to victory on the War On Terror front. They do the major disservice of desensitizing the public. So where might be a real threat down the line, the people might not respond the way they ought to, and we might all be in for some serious heartbreak.

This is beyond cynical. This borders towards the criminal.

Bloomberg should apologize and cease and desist.

Compete on policy differences, track records, delivery records and leadership styles. Don't play cynical games with security. Go shake more hands and ride the subway more often if you are getting desperate, but don't monkey with security issues.

When it comes to security, do err on the side of caution, but do not be driven by political temptations.

• Sources: Tip on NY subway threat a hoax CNN Information that led to heightened security for the New York City transit system was a hoax, government sources said Tuesday..... After Bloomberg's warning, some intelligence officials played down the New York information, saying it was not credible...... On Monday, Bloomberg said he stood by the decision to increase security.
• NY Subway Fears Ease AXcess News
• NY subway threat causes alarm People's Daily Online, China - Oct 7, 2005
• NY Subway Bomb Threat Not Credible All Headline News - 23 hours ago

Messages To Dean, Ferrer

Message To Dean

I have been to all 48 states in the continental US, Vermont was the last one, nothing personal.

America is the leading country when it comes to science and technology, but it has a creationist president. (Dumb And Dumberer: Creationist Bush) That right there is proof democracy in this country is not working as is. America needs a president who has read a few science books, maybe a certified doctor or something.

I know you can't talk about it until at least 2007, and I am not going to bug you about it. But Reagan ran and lost early and bad in 1976, not that I particularly like him. Bill Clinton ran for re-election in Arkansas in 1990 pledging to complete his four year term. Arkansas is better off he did not. And I like Bill Clinton, I know you do too.

DNC can do without you, America and the world can not.

You are inspiring, and you are going to continue to inspire. That is all we need from you. Dean 2008 is already on. We are already at work.

Message To Ferrer

I really do think you have a shot at winning. I really do. We need you to win. If not the headquarters, NYC is at least going to host the War Room for Dean 2008. And we don't want a Mayor Bloomberg around at that time. He might arrest us. So go win!

Going On The Offensive For Ferrer

Talk about your management style, not just your policy differences with Bloomberg. People say he has so much money, he is not beholden to any special interests. I say he has so much money, he is out of touch. People say you are a machine politician, I say you are in tune with the voters and their various organized groups, you know the system inside out, you are better positioned to deliver. People say Bloomberg is a successful entrepreneur who can lead. I say his leadership style is corporate. Your leadership style is political. You have delivered in the Bronx, you will deliver for the city.

NYC is the capital city of the world. It should n-e-v-e-r again get itself a Republican mayor. The world needs some respect.

Get out the votes. Many who will vote for you do not get phone calls from the pollsters. Forget the polls. Get out the votes.

Message To The White Democrats In NYC

The ethnic minorities are the strongest supporters of the Democratic Party. They never show up among the swing voters. They never became Reagan Democrats. And now you are all going to vote for Ferrer for the simple reason that he is a Democrat. You don't need to know anything else.

You know you agree with him on policy. And you know he has delivered before in an executive capacity. You know he has what it takes.

Let's make history. Let's elect a Hispanic Mayor. To me it is important Ferrer is Hispanic. That is a big plus. What about you? He is and should be proof America is for all its immigrants, not just the white ones.

This is the time for you to express your party loyalty.

Bloomberg Is No Democrat

Spread the word on Ferrer. Go vote for Ferrer. Get the votes out for Ferrer.