Where's Johnny?
Why is John Thrasher running scared? A month or so ago Chat asked a mutual friend to set up a debate between the three Democratic candidates in CD2 so that voters could hear all the candidates' views - to no avail. Then on Sunday at the Mohave County Democratic Picnic, Chat again challenged John to a debate, only to be told by his opponent's manager that they wouldn't take part because "why should we give you the upper hand?"
Huh?
First of all - the upper hand isn't theirs to give and secondly, if John is scared of debating Chat, how does he think he can stand before a Republican challenger and beat him? Or maybe he's banking on Trent Franks' track record, and Franks' famous reluctance to debate anyone.
John, John, John - if you can't take the heat of a democratic debate when - heaven forbid - you will actually have to think on your feet and speak without notes - how will you venture into the Republican kitchen where you will face being seared, before being skewered? You scuttled away from the Mohave County picnic like a frightened rabbit on Sunday - you didn't even give your two opponents the courtesy of staying to hear their speeches. Which was both bad manners and rather rude.
By your refusal to debate, hard working, and loyal Democrats in CD 2 are being denied a fair opportunity to judge the rival candidates for the Democratic party's nomination. Is that fair? Is that the way you get votes? My father used to tell me it is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool, rather than open it and prove it beyond all reasonable doubt. Maybe yours did too. And maybe THAT's the reason you don't want to debate Chat.
"I have approached John's campaign and invited and encouraged him to participate in a debate with Gene Scharer and myself," Chat told me, "but his people have refused to consider the idea.
"If this refusal reflects John's own views, I have to wonder if he's really ready to even be a candidate in this race. Politics requires direct face to face interaction in the exchange of ideas -- and the people of this district should insist that *every* candidate who stands for office be prepared to offer that. Otherwise, they might just as well be talking to themselves."
So once again, and publicly this time, we're asking John to participate in a formal public debate before the primary, to be held at a place of his choosing. Any time, any place, any where. John knows how to reach us – Chat's phone number is on our website – http://www.drchat2006.org and on all our materials at the West Democratic Office on Alabama St.
We’re waiting for his call.
Huh?
First of all - the upper hand isn't theirs to give and secondly, if John is scared of debating Chat, how does he think he can stand before a Republican challenger and beat him? Or maybe he's banking on Trent Franks' track record, and Franks' famous reluctance to debate anyone.
John, John, John - if you can't take the heat of a democratic debate when - heaven forbid - you will actually have to think on your feet and speak without notes - how will you venture into the Republican kitchen where you will face being seared, before being skewered? You scuttled away from the Mohave County picnic like a frightened rabbit on Sunday - you didn't even give your two opponents the courtesy of staying to hear their speeches. Which was both bad manners and rather rude.
By your refusal to debate, hard working, and loyal Democrats in CD 2 are being denied a fair opportunity to judge the rival candidates for the Democratic party's nomination. Is that fair? Is that the way you get votes? My father used to tell me it is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool, rather than open it and prove it beyond all reasonable doubt. Maybe yours did too. And maybe THAT's the reason you don't want to debate Chat.
"I have approached John's campaign and invited and encouraged him to participate in a debate with Gene Scharer and myself," Chat told me, "but his people have refused to consider the idea.
"If this refusal reflects John's own views, I have to wonder if he's really ready to even be a candidate in this race. Politics requires direct face to face interaction in the exchange of ideas -- and the people of this district should insist that *every* candidate who stands for office be prepared to offer that. Otherwise, they might just as well be talking to themselves."
So once again, and publicly this time, we're asking John to participate in a formal public debate before the primary, to be held at a place of his choosing. Any time, any place, any where. John knows how to reach us – Chat's phone number is on our website – http://www.drchat2006.org and on all our materials at the West Democratic Office on Alabama St.
We’re waiting for his call.
posted by Dr. Chat at 3:58 PM
2 Comments:
If you are selected to be the Democratic challenger to run against Tren Delay, I mean Franks: would you welcome a debate with a write-in candidate so all avenues for what this district needs can be explored? 602-300-8851
Of course, William. I would debate anyone who is write-in or otherwise. I would love to debate everyone right now, including the Libertarian candidate. This nation is a Jeffersonian Republic and calls for open discussions on all issues. Sadly, we now have a president who screens even his audiences. And all attitude flows from the attitude of the leader, much as you may notice that the demeanor of an administrative assistant usually matches their boss.
Our CD2 is in deep trouble with many critical issues out of control such as meth production and use (CD2 leads the nation), 50% unemployment in some areas (the Hopis), health care in deep trouble and unavailable to many (all over), an educational system which makes us 49th out of 50 in ranking, ad infinitum. Yet we have Trent Franks who happily ignores all this and thinks he is in a safe seat, NOT !!!
This is a watershed year and I am the man who can solve these problems; so, would love to debate anyone as many heads are better than one to solve these issues and I will never claim I have all the answers. That claim is for those people who have read only ONE book.
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