Comments on: “I Said It. I Meant It. I Stand Behind It.”

By: “I Said It. I Meant It. I Stand Behind It.” « Mercury Rising ??

“I Said It. I Meant It. I Stand Behind It.” « Mercury Rising ?? — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:58:05 +0000

[...] was Paul Hackett’s response to a fake-outrage attack against him two years ago. He’d dared to criticize George W. Bush, [...]

By: Multi Medium » Three Little Words

Multi Medium » Three Little Words — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:56:33 +0000

[...] written a few posts about how Democrats need to start standing up for themselves, and stop validating dishonest criticism.� I’m very fond of Paul Hackett’s “I [...]

By: Multi Medium » Dances With Masks

Multi Medium » Dances With Masks — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:47:20 +0000

[...] 4) Fuck civility. No, you probably shouldn’t actually swear, but neither should you worry about being likable or nice. Attack. Hit hard. Be outraged. Don’t apologize unless you’ve made a factual error. Don’t worry about alienating voters; if anything, their respect for you will grow if you aggressively defend yourself. Be more like Paul Hackett or Jim Webb. Look at yourself in the mirror each morning and say, “I said it, I meant it, I stand behind it” five times. [...]

By: Multi Medium » It’s The Bluntness, Stupid.

Multi Medium » It’s The Bluntness, Stupid. — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:41:11 +0000

[...] As I say in the probably-unfortunately-named Multi Medium Manifesto (which I plan to update after I finish cleaning up the new blog): Voters respect conviction, passion, and heart. Candidates like Hackett with firm convictions, who tell it like it is without pulling punches, who say things like �I said it, I meant it, I stand behind it� will gain the voters respect, even from voters who don�t agree with all their positions. [...]

By: four legs good

four legs good — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:04:00 +0000

BTW, I said it.

Dems should say what they mean, be clear, direct and NOT FUCKING APOLOGIZE for it.

Do the right thing, and do it because it’s right. People will follow.

By: Eli

Eli — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 05:24:00 +0000

I actually thought about adding a similar clarification, that admitting factual mistakes is perfectly fine. Not exactly the same as what you’re advocating, but I agree with that as well.

The kind of apologizing and backpedaling I’m talking about is that prompted by nothing more substantial than Republican outrage, which is more plentiful than hydrogen atoms.

By: tah2002

tah2002 — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 04:51:00 +0000

Admitting a mistake based on new revelations is the best choice. Kerry was called a flip-flopper, but I’d much rather have someone who changes their opinion based on the facts they’re presented (open-mindedness) than a someone in office he remains stubborn and stuck to their orignal comments no matter what (our president).

By: P. Drāno

P. Drāno — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:08:00 +0000

Another reason for “never apologise, never explain” is that paradoxically it allows for more freedom not less.
Backpedalling is just a good way to remain off-balance all the time.

By: Zap Rowsdower

Zap Rowsdower — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:08:00 +0000

If Hackett is through with seeking public office, maybe the
Democrats could hire him as a speech coach.

You’re lack of faith disturbs me.

Well said, my friend…