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INTENSITY

I had quite a hangover from an intense day; I dreamt it most of the night.

Watching FOURTH OF JULY just before hearing Max Cleland introduce John Kerry was a considerable trip back in time to the Viet Nam protest days. I am surprised how many tears and how much emotion is still stored up from that time.

Then Kerry. The war and its aftermath was his defining time. Heroism in the face of battle; heroism in facing up to the harsh realities of the situation back home.

And now, they are heroes again. Cleland got elected as a U.S. Senator from Georgia and was brutally attacked by a nationally funded gop opponent in the next election. He lost. But he won. Look at him. Positive, forthright, and carrying the battle forward.

And Kerry is making the big run in full battle cry; if last night is any indication. It is great stuff. We all deserve no less and less is what we have had for three long unhappy years.