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No, I'm not the Michael Link that lives in Canada (I live and work in DC), and I had nothing to do with this interview:

http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/77975

It should go without saying that I don't live in Canada while also working at the DNC (I've never even been to Canada in my life).

I was 100% neutral in the primary, not uttering any word that could possibly even be construed as for one candidate or another. I took that responsibility very seriously because all of our candidates deserved it.

There are, in fact, more than one Michael Link. If you have questions about me, please ask.

Reader Comments
  
LOL
By Liz Jul 10th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT
I had faith in you Michael.

But I'm glad to read that you have make that perfectly clear.

thank you. and thank you for keeping everything up and running on the DNC site. I appreciate your hard work.
Re: LOL
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT
It's very hard to do... especially from Canada.
Re: LOL
By illinoismel Jul 10th 2008 at 10:22 am EDT
;o)
  
Oh
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT
And apparently I'm a TV star, too. Who knew?

Link
Re: Oh
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT
Other things I'm not:

- An Opera user: Link
- A Cancer researcher: Link
- A mortgage broker: Link
- A neurologist: Link
- A Republican: Link
Re: Oh
By Bill Dickson Jul 10th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT
I really wish you were a neurologist. There are some folks who need a brain transplant.
Re: Oh
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT
You were a donor?
:)
  
Hi Michael
By Obama/Biden4highserenity Jul 10th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT
Main Blog and Party Builder
What is it that we as members can do to get these blogs to behave in a way that we as a majority (group) need?
I have never been on a blog, (either here or the main blog) where everyone is so unhappy about how it is operating and/or being run.

Are you satisfied with its operation? Do you have frustrations?

What is it that you understand you are hearing from us?

In reviewing both blogs, the frustration level reached critical mass some time ago and the loyals still hanging in spend most of their time complaining.

This is such an important time for our organization
Re: Hi Michael
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT
HS you want compleat compliance go back to Obama land..... this is the DNC blog and we still have a right to our own minds. Good job trying to stir the pot though
Re: Hi Michael
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT
We have no clout here, it's just a place to spout off. You are seeing a cross section of what America is all about and how they will vote and how vicious they will be...that's all. Just chill, it's gonna be okayyyy, breath. You will change one persons mind, be patient.
Re: Hi Michael
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT
I agree it was vicious of Obama supporter to attack Michael Link, and yes it was vicious of Lincoln to continue her gay bashing. I too agree some Obama Supporters, not all, are vicious!
  
Personal attacks on others will not be tolerated. Deleted by admin
  
Hi Michael.
By charctine Jul 10th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT
If just about any one of us on here Googled our own name, we could find at least one other person with the same name. The allegations were unfair and (I beleive) simply the result of someones frustrations. Most of us here would require some actual proof bedore jumping to conclusions. BTW, how exciting to have a former actor in our midst, lol!
well
By Vidya Jul 10th 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT
only the ones I am related too...lol
  
Michael
By FreedomOfSpeech Jul 10th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT
I sent you a private message in response to your private message to me. Please know that it is sincere.

:...(
Re: Michael
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT
hahahhahahaha

you made my day
  
Thank You
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT
for addressing this conspiracy. I too have been slander by the same person that has tried to slander you. I knew not to believe him. I am sorry this happened to you, because of your dedication to this site and all your hard work keeping this site up and running.

Thank you again for your dedication bringing us this great communication tool. :)
Re: Thank You
By Arius Jul 10th 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT
Libel. Slander is spoken. This is written.
  
I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Mark in LA Jul 10th 2008 at 10:36 am EDT
The cynics, the Republicans, and the racists are putting up about 1/2 the blogs. I'll be contributing at HuffingtonPost and BarackObama.comm

From three of the most prolific posters:
#1 A recent title of a post by AB: Is a party, dedicated to promoting racism, greed, laziness, and stupidity capable of doing the right thing?
#2 S: refers to blacks as "those people."
#3 JFH: calls Obama "Stinky"

If this post can not be moderated, I simply do not see why those of us with something positive to say -- should stay.

The negativity outweighs our efforts. And nothing is being done to reduce their impact on this site.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 10:41 am EDT
You should send those URLs my way so that I can check them out. I'm not all-knowing.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By PamB Jul 10th 2008 at 10:50 am EDT
HEH! Michael, doncha know? you are expected to have your eyes and ears on every post, every thread, every word uttered on this and the DNC KA blogs. And don't dare eat lunch, go to bed or take a vacation!

LOL, much is expected of you, isn't it!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By WRM Jul 10th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT
You have GOT to be kidding!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 10:53 am EDT
Hey mike do yuou also want the URLS where people are calling real dems republicans, being racist, being divisive, and making comments that pertain to a persons sexuality in a negative context? I can give you those url's from what I hear your inbox is full of people whinning about others so just let me know.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Mark in LA Jul 10th 2008 at 11:00 am EDT
Link

Here is one link Michael.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT
LOL you realize he is more like the short commercial breaks when people are fighting around here..... seriously
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 11:07 am EDT
Taken care of.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:14 am EDT
K well please read the comment where fedup called jack a queen and since she does not know him and had not talked to him before that it is a attack on a persons sexuality

Link

Also I know you will be able to find it FEDUP also posted allot of blogs which are now deleted intentionally causing fights and attacking


If we are going to start censoring people around here Mr Link please post some rules so everyone knows. If this is about a few people crying and threatning to go somewhere else then please state so.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:19 am EDT
when someone delcares, "I am so gay it hurts" as jack did, I think they are publicly stating their sexual orientation. So bloggers are to ignore it when they openly declare their sexuality?

Double standard.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT
Get over yourself, it is not against the law to say I am gay or I am soooo gay or soooo gay it hurts.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:26 am EDT
I've never heard of saying someone was a queen was aginst the law either. It is not. Gays call themselves that all the time. As a matter of fact, they flaunt it.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT
No but it is considered hate speech. Don't believe me look it up. Also not agreeing with you or any other dem is not against the law either especially when your a dem and you are on a dem site!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:43 am EDT
if that is hate speech then there are thousands of gay men that need to be arrested in Boystwon here in Chicago.

Perhaps you copuld come and be Barney Fife From the Andy Griffith show.

"Citizens arrest!~ Citizens arrest!"
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT
For one not all queens are gay and not all gay men are queens!! Homophobic Straight people like to refer to gay men as queens as a way to point out they are not manly enough. If you really want to get into a debate about this we can. Jan called her on it and asked her to stop and Jan was the only one who did. But no offense I really do not think you know what you are talking about and you are just defending fedup.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:33 am EDT
I have not read every single blog but have read many. Some bloggers have said how they have danced in gay strip clubs in costume. What that has to do with Party Building is beyond me. What it does say, is that blogger is making public statements. All public statements are open for scrutiny.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT
There are no rules or laws that state that could not be posted.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:45 am EDT
you're right on that sandi. My only point is that if a blogger chooses to post very personal info re their life and sexuality, they are making it public and open to scrutiny
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT
Why do you keep pming people here to see what sexual orientation they are?
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:43 am EDT
No your wrong and you know your wrong. Just because someone says they are gay does not mean it is ok to call them names. ALSO dancing in a strip club in costum could also mean they were dancing with chaps on and nothing else..... does that make them a cowboy? You know FEDUP was wrong and you are making yourself look just as bad defending it. If everyone wants to threaten to go to the dnc and go to news outlets because they are not getting their way here I promise you I will take this to the GLBT community and GLBT civil rights groups and further point out how it seems Obama supporters do not support gay rights and how the dnc will censor anyone who is not for Obama but will not stop hate speech. You want this to escalate we can take it there. Just because you delete your posts does not mean someone has not saved them. So I suggest everyone think about that.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT
The posts were copied and pasted..,.Take it to the bank. I have every one.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT
Yep, me too!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By purple summer Jul 10th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT
To some gay people the Q word is considered hate speech, though within the community it is often used, just as the N word is often used in the Africa American community.

I think most of your defensive comments more than border on offensive.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Michael Link Jul 10th 2008 at 11:37 am EDT
Taken care of.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT
Thank you Mike.....
So seriously can you post some rules? Because I do not support Obama but I have made posts pertaining to other things that could help other dems..... but just because I do not support Obama and I am critical of him does that mean I can be booted? Can you please make a blog and state the lines for everyone?
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By purple summer Jul 10th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT
I think if you are not careful you will be censored by the DNC.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Democrat in Louisville, KY Jul 13th 2008 at 6:25 am EDT
is the real reason bush invaded iraq was to disrupt the flow of oil so that oil prices would go really high?
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:19 am EDT
Michael,
Maturity is a lacking substance sometimes, as I am sure you realize working on this blog. We have posers of every kind, some fabricate and create all sorts of untruths or do not want to read another view. I have been in politics too long to be upset that someone does not think as I do. I have worked campaigns ever since Carter, so this is a little insane.

The gentleman that put out the conspiracy theory about you has some real control issues on what people say, interpretation (as you have just experienced) is a little less than valid. Some want a complete censorship, one individual on here makes up stories to just start a fights. She was involved with the individual that did their hit on me. lol

Thanks for being there, and thank God we can live in a free Country even when we have nuts. :)
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:21 am EDT
Sandi, you're blogs and comments are a lot more public than you think. People in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT
lol - Not biting your turmoil anymore.
Untruths are always found out. I have to do nothing, you always betray yourself. So now post untruths or insults about me again, on Michael's blog.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT
before you sling mud please show me where I called you a name on this blog. Of course I did not. The commnet, 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't thro rocks' is an attack? Please.

How calling WR to make a feeble attempt at getting a Vet in trouble going for you? Threatening a Vet. Oh yea, that's sandi!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:42 am EDT
Let the chips fall where they may, I did not make the law!
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By CaroleB Jul 11th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT
Now that's a funny comment, coming from someone who wants to change the rules so HRC can win.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 11:44 am EDT
Jacks a vet and fedup called him a queen..... there are lots of vets here being a vet does not make it ok to attack others.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:48 am EDT
again, you need to make a citizen arrest to thousands of gay men here in Boystwon as they call each other 'queens' and it is not negative at all.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT
We are on a blog, people write things. Truthfully, I am not sure Lincoln and Fed-up are not the same person. This is virtual reality, just let Lincoln go on and on. It will come back to bite her and it just bit Mikey, it always does.
Re: I'm Giving Up On PartyBuilder
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT
Calling all WORD Police!
The ultimate insult is to insinuate and paint that you wear a hood, ride a horse in the night and are racist...then hide behind friends, and they too flip you, when you aren't any of this. People here know who flies off the handle, calls you names if you don't side with her freedom of speech...mean and problematic on all fronts.
Disparaging comments will not be tolerated.
  
Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT
Michael,

I wish to report harassment of Jack McIntosh by Lincoln Park because he is gay. Please contact Jack, he has several e-mails and even on this blog where Jack is not even around, she is still bashing him anyway she can.

I appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Re: Against Gays
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT
let's see how this goes sandi. Wait and watch.
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT
Jack may need to do this himself. I will write Jack a note.
Re: Against Gays
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT
I encourage you to do just that.
Re: Against Gays
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT
Lincoln you know you have crossed the line before I do not know why you want to sling mud and try to censor. Just because someone is open about being gay does not mean they are open to being put down with hate speech. Just as if someone says their race or religion they should not be the brunt of jokes or hate speech about that. Perhaps this is different for you because you are not gay who knows but really just try to step back and think about it. Also some african americans call themselfs n words but if a white person does it it's hate speech the same thing here..... As far as I know jack never told fed up he was a queen (not even sure he is one).......nor did he tell her he was gay.... therefore her comment is offensive and attacking and hate speech.
Re: Against Gays
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT
and if a blogger makes public comments about thier sexuality there should not be any problem.
Re: Against Gays
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT
So.......... your saying if someone states their race on here then it is ok to say negative words when refering to their race or to discribe them by their race?
Re: Against Gays
By Lincoln Park Dem is fired up and ready to go! Jul 10th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT
that happens every day on here. Not right but it does.

My brother was gay. He died from AIDS last February. He liked it when he looked great and WE called him a queen. He was proud of it!

I have some experience with this.
Re: Against Gays
By purple summer Jul 10th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT
Why do you continue to argue about this. You are wrong to use slurs just because a certain community uses them within that community.
Do you use the N word to African Americans?
Re: Against Gays
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT
Not all homosexuals want to be called a queen especially by someone they do not know! Why is that so hard to understand? It is hate speech
Disparaging comments will not be tolerated.
Re: Against Gays
By purple summer Jul 10th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT
You said "I've never heard of saying someone was a queen was against the law either. It is not. Gays call themselves that all the time. As a matter of fact, they flaunt it."

Can you imagine substituting the "N" word for queen and "Blacks" for Gays.
Re: Against Gays
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT
Good point!
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT
Fantastic Post. All the gay bashing does is create turmoil and hate.
Re: Against Gays
By purple summer Jul 10th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT
I don't post much at all, I don't want to get beat up, but this type of speech is amazing to me. It's shocking to see repeated attempts to justify it with no awareness of how offensive it is.
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT
How about pm ing those to find out if they are gay? Asking about their sexuality.
Re: Against Gays
By Someonewhocares Jul 10th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT
yeah definatly..... seems like baiting or something
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT
that you did to another blogger. I am sure we can get that pm to for Michael. Do your gay bashing somewhere else. It does not belong here!
Re: Against Gays
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT
?Did I read this correctly? You want to report someone because they are gay? lord.
Re: Against Gays
By Letitrip Jul 10th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT
My questions were for Sandi...

why do I even bother being here?
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT
Read what I said, basically in English I am tired of Lincoln bashing gays! IT IS NOT AGAINST THE LAW TO SAY THAT YOU ARE GAY! Gay people are welcome here. Tired of spin, twist and untruths! Get a grip!
Re: Against Gays
By Sandi Jul 10th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT
We live in a free Country, it is your choice if you want to be here or not.
  
now
By SPIRITED DONA Jul 11th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT
Micheal you did send us a pm, asking us to encourage hil to stop in primary season. i hope you voted in the primary. my new conspiracy theory, is that you are going to make me crazy-- then go to Canada.