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From: welsch@houxu.UUCP (Larry Welsch)
Newsgroups: net.politics
Subject: RE: Run Jackson Run
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Date: Thu, 5-Jan-84 17:43:47 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan  5 17:43:47 1984
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A number of people have said that "Jackson was out for himself"
as if there was something wrong in that.  Also people have said
that what Jackson did was political.  I think people who argue
this way should ask themselves the question if they are
prejudiced against a black man.  I would like to know what
modern times presidential candidate hasn't been primarily out
for himself? Further, I would like to know what actions a
presidential candidate can take during an election that aren't
political?  
	
I don't give a dam what Jackson's motives were, the man got
results. More important than just getting the flier back he gave
the USA an opportunity to negotiate with the Syrians in a less
charged atmosphere.  

As far as Jackson running for president, he has given himself
credibility on two very important areas.  First, he has shown
himself an able negotiator.  Second, he has demonstrated an
ability to grab people's imagination.  Neither area is a strong
point for Reagan or the other Democratic candidates.  

					Run, Jackson Run
					Larry Welsch
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