Kos Diarist Learns to Stop Worrying and Love James Webb

By: Josh
Published On: 6/13/2006 3:34:35 PM

Here's a fascinating blog thread on Daily Kos, where a diarist goes from Webb hater to Webb lover in the span of about 25 minutes, thanks to vocal rebuttal from the netroots Webb-heads.

Here are the posts Paul VA used to convince him.

Because Miller (6+ / 0-)
Is far from a "real" Democrat.  Like this June 9 article in the Washington Post says:

So as a lobbyist for an information technology trade association, Miller trekked to Capitol Hill, arguing for the international interests of industry heavyweights such as Oracle and Microsoft and actively supporting legislation like the Northern American and Central American free trade agreements that loosened trade barriers

And let's not forget, the Roosevelts were once Republican too.

Here's another reason to not vote (1+ / 0-)
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for Miller. . .

"Philippine outsourcing companies need not worry about the United States government halting the practice since it actually allows US firms to cut costs, focus on core services and develop more high-end jobs."

and another regarding John Ashcroft. . .

"Ashcroft's nomination is a win-win because he has impeccable legal credentials and a strong grasp of high tech policy. We urge swift confirmation of this Cabinet nominee."  - January 3, 2001.

Miller (1+ / 0-)
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On "Buy American" provisions to new technology.  He was lobbying to export the manufafture of guidance systems to China. . .

."So-called 'Buy American' provisions included in the House version of the Defense Authorization bill would have far-reaching negative consequences for IT producers and the US government customer. They must be removed from the final version."

Miller on CAFTA (1+ / 0-)
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""This agreement makes for one less brick in the wall between U.S. businesses and a truly open, global marketplace."

Miller on the effects of his lobbying (1+ / 0-)
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"The long-awaited recovery in the information technology job market could be off to a shaky start."

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