Comments for Unite For Mike http://www.uniteformike.com the official home of the Draft Bloomberg 2008 committee Sat, 17 May 2008 20:29:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Peter Tharaldson http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-812 Peter Tharaldson Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:16:20 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-812 Hi Folks, I still think the Mayor would make an incredible leader for this country. I like is governing philosophy on just about everything. With that said, I fear that his analysis of the current political situation is probably the most wrong he been (that's ok...he can get one thing wrong out of a thousand). His comments when "dropping out" gave me a bit of shudder in how similar they were to Ross Perot, when he dropped out while still leading in the polls (only to return later) There are many wonderful and inspiring people in the two big parties. The root of our political problems are, however, systematic. Sadly what you will see in the next many months is a tranformation of candidates from uniquely inspiring people supporting progress to those who have to play the fundraising and political support system... we are already seeing signs of this and I fear we are going to see more. Our country is in very bad shape right now...and we need leadership that is willing to say tough things (the Harry Truman versus JFK comparison I mentioned before). Mayor Bloomberg was that "give-em-hell" candidate who would tell our country tough news and what needs to be done. People need honesty right now and they are not getting it, instead they are getting "blame Bush" from one side and you should be "Scared of the Dems" from the other. Our country is better than this. Peter Tharaldson Minneapolis Hi Folks,

I still think the Mayor would make an incredible leader for this country. I like is governing philosophy on just about everything.

With that said, I fear that his analysis of the current political situation is probably the most wrong he been (that’s ok…he can get one thing wrong out of a thousand).

His comments when “dropping out” gave me a bit of shudder in how similar they were to Ross Perot, when he dropped out while still leading in the polls (only to return later)

There are many wonderful and inspiring people in the two big parties. The root of our political problems are, however, systematic. Sadly what you will see in the next many months is a tranformation of candidates from uniquely inspiring people supporting progress to those who have to play the fundraising and political support system… we are already seeing signs of this and I fear we are going to see more.

Our country is in very bad shape right now…and we need leadership that is willing to say tough things (the Harry Truman versus JFK comparison I mentioned before). Mayor Bloomberg was that “give-em-hell” candidate who would tell our country tough news and what needs to be done. People need honesty right now and they are not getting it, instead they are getting “blame Bush” from one side and you should be “Scared of the Dems” from the other.

Our country is better than this.

Peter Tharaldson
Minneapolis

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Chris Grayson, owner, RunMikeRun.com http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-806 Chris Grayson, owner, RunMikeRun.com Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:11:37 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-806 Yes, we all gave it a shot. I will be leaving my Run Mike Run website up, in the interest of documentation, and in the event there should be renewed interest for 2012. Best regards to all involved, Chris Grayson Yes, we all gave it a shot.

I will be leaving my Run Mike Run website up, in the interest of documentation, and in the event there should be renewed interest for 2012.

Best regards to all involved,
Chris Grayson

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Kevin Moore http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-799 Kevin Moore Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:59:53 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-799 I've been off the grid for the past week and just heard the Mayor's announcement. I guess it isn't too unexpected though. It was great meeting everyone in this process. Hats off to Andrew for all his time and money he put in to what I still feel was an important effort to move the country away from partisan bickering. I’ve been off the grid for the past week and just heard the Mayor’s announcement. I guess it isn’t too unexpected though. It was great meeting everyone in this process. Hats off to Andrew for all his time and money he put in to what I still feel was an important effort to move the country away from partisan bickering.

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Michael White http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-791 Michael White Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:16:32 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-791 I guess my analysis of his chances will have to be a retrospective. Too bad. Keep in touch! I guess my analysis of his chances will have to be a retrospective. Too bad. Keep in touch!

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Reason McLucus http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-789 Reason McLucus Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:34:16 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-789 Neither of the major party candidates is likely to change anything. They are prisoners of party activists who take a doctrinaire approach to issues. The only way Mike Bloomberg can provide for the type of leadership he recognizes is needed is to run for the office himself. Neither of the major party candidates is likely to change anything. They are prisoners of party activists who take a doctrinaire approach to issues. The only way Mike Bloomberg can provide for the type of leadership he recognizes is needed is to run for the office himself.

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by PhilWray http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-788 PhilWray Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:02:12 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-788 Thanks to everyone! We have planted seeds here that are much larger than any one individual. "The full fruit of change lives in the harvest, and that always comes in its right season. For us, that season has yet to come." - my paraphrase We have done what we can. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves for the truly hard work ahead. The journey has just begun! Thanks to everyone! We have planted seeds here that are much larger than any one individual.

“The full fruit of change lives in the harvest, and that always comes in its right season. For us, that season has yet to come.” - my paraphrase

We have done what we can. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves for the truly hard work ahead. The journey has just begun!

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Citizen Ben http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-786 Citizen Ben Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:55:13 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-786 Heck -- I was in the taxi and watched the video from the news telling us that Mike would not be running -- and then spoke to Andrew about writing a post, which he already had done. Simply put - it has been an honor to work with all of you -- in the various steps and stages of this grassroots campaign. I think we did a terrific job with our coffiers and our enthusiasm -- and I, too, am proud of the work everyone on the team did. Nothing but pride is there for all of the work you all did - and especially Andrew for his good works and tiresome efforts in the Unite for Mike effort. Without him, this effort would have been a nothing project. His combining with Michael White and Karin Gallet demonstrated uniting for the cause made the effort greater than the simple sum of the three parts. I wish him well in his new job at the <a href="http://www.farmland.org" rel="nofollow">American Farmland Trust</a> as their online director. Be sure to sign up for Mayor Bloomberg's email alerts - it seems to be one of the best channels for direct communication from his office. And be sure to fight for what you believe in...do not give up your ideals, we have candidates we need to hold accountable. Make sure you continue your civic duty - as we will as well. Best to you all - and godspeed. Sincerely, Citizen Ben "Frank" Lin citizenben@uniteformike.com Heck — I was in the taxi and watched the video from the news telling us that Mike would not be running — and then spoke to Andrew about writing a post, which he already had done.

Simply put - it has been an honor to work with all of you — in the various steps and stages of this grassroots campaign. I think we did a terrific job with our coffiers and our enthusiasm — and I, too, am proud of the work everyone on the team did.

Nothing but pride is there for all of the work you all did - and especially Andrew for his good works and tiresome efforts in the Unite for Mike effort. Without him, this effort would have been a nothing project. His combining with Michael White and Karin Gallet demonstrated uniting for the cause made the effort greater than the simple sum of the three parts. I wish him well in his new job at the American Farmland Trust as their online director.

Be sure to sign up for Mayor Bloomberg’s email alerts - it seems to be one of the best channels for direct communication from his office. And be sure to fight for what you believe in…do not give up your ideals, we have candidates we need to hold accountable. Make sure you continue your civic duty - as we will as well.

Best to you all - and godspeed.

Sincerely,

Citizen Ben “Frank” Lin
citizenben@uniteformike.com

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by john milligan http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-785 john milligan Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:53:39 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-785 It's been a great great experience for me working and conversing with you all on all these eternal political verities. Bolstering the rational doable bipartisan political center against the forces of activist special interest base-pandering will go on. The addressing/resolution of the big Mega-Issues impinging on this blessed Republic remain to challenge us all. I look forward in the future to working in some capacity with you all in the noble vital endeavor. As they say in the Trade - "Retreat, Regroup, Strike Again"!! Cheers to all!! Milligan It’s been a great great experience for me working and conversing with you all on all these eternal political verities. Bolstering the rational doable bipartisan political center against the forces of activist special interest base-pandering will go on. The addressing/resolution of the big Mega-Issues impinging on this blessed Republic remain to challenge us all. I look forward in the future to working in some capacity with you all in the noble vital endeavor. As they say in the Trade - “Retreat, Regroup, Strike Again”!! Cheers to all!! Milligan

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Kim http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-784 Kim Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:02:12 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-784 John, Greg, & Phil are great thought leaders and are a credit to any political organization. John, Greg, & Phil are great thought leaders and are a credit to any political organization.

]]> Comment on Mike Bloomberg, “I’m Not Running for President” by Bernie Quigley http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-783 Bernie Quigley Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:46:03 +0000 http://www.uniteformike.com/2008/02/28/draft-mike-bloomberg-for-president/mike-bloomberg-im-not-running-for-president/#comment-783 Thank you, Andrew. Very good and responsible citizenship. Y'all represent the rising generation which is just now this year beginning to coalesce around ideas. Here is a parting thought for you: From 1607 to the present our country has been organically divided between North and South. What we will see in your lifetime is a new division; a division between East and West. Adams and Jefferson were the binary fathers of colonial head and heart when North and South first formed together in harmony in 1776. But that age is prelude: America's fate will be East/West and that new binary will occur directly. Bloomberg and Arnold are light years above the hoard - they will be the Adams and Jefferson of this new century and possibly the new millennium. Thank you, Andrew. Very good and responsible citizenship. Y’all represent the rising generation which is just now this year beginning to coalesce around ideas. Here is a parting thought for you: From 1607 to the present our country has been organically divided between North and South. What we will see in your lifetime is a new division; a division between East and West. Adams and Jefferson were the binary fathers of colonial head and heart when North and South first formed together in harmony in 1776. But that age is prelude: America’s fate will be East/West and that new binary will occur directly. Bloomberg and Arnold are light years above the hoard - they will be the Adams and Jefferson of this new century and possibly the new millennium.

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