[statecom-discuss] Re: [candidate-development] Fwd: Preliminary Analysis of the Governor'sFY 2008 Budget

[John Walsh]

I have felt that "energy" many times - but in the end most of them  
disappear when they are needed to vote with us.  In fact I think the  
energy comes from their being poised to run out on us.
jw
On Mar 2, 2007, at 3:17 PM, Gracegrnrnbw at aol.com wrote:

> I am ALL for building infrastructure and not about making  
> statements - accept that it keeps our voice inthe press - notice  
> the republicans have pretty much disappeared!
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> Our point was to give examples to offer a real alternative -  
> otherwise folks are just going back to giving up and thin that  
> Patrick is right that there just is no other money- So point is not  
> a "statement" point is hard facts - for general education (to  
> counter people returnign to apathy) and for our allies in  
> coalitions and our allie si nthe legislature to have a different  
> reality to keep in mind - Love, G  (you shoul dhave felt the energy  
> in the room with the legislators who support single payer and the  
> MassCARE coalition!)
> In a message dated 3/2/07 2:56:19 PM, john.walsh at umassmed.edu writes:
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>> I have some agreement with Betty.
>> Building infrastructure, not putting out position papers, would seem
>> to be wiser.
>> And many will see all this as sour grapes if it comes too soon from a
>> losing candidate.  If we do it, better that it should come out in the
>> name of the party not a candidate.
>> jw
>> p.s. Militancy is good.  We  have every right to turn the other cheek
>> when we are the ones injured - if we so choose.  But when our fellow
>> human beings or loved ones are injured, we do not have that luxury.
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>> On Mar 2, 2007, at 2:41 PM, Betty H. Zisk wrote:
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>> John V. Walsh, MD
>> Professor of Physiology
>> University of Massachusetts Medical School
>> 55 Lake Avenue, N.
>> Worcester, MA, 01655-0127
>> Phone (work): 508-856-3360
>> Phone (cell): 508-868-1653
>> email: john.walsh at umassmed.edu
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John V. Walsh, MD
Professor of Physiology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue, N.
Worcester, MA, 01655-0127
Phone (work): 508-856-3360
Phone (cell): 508-868-1653
email: john.walsh at umassmed.edu