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Samantha

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11. But that generation didn't care if it was cool or not to talk politics

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #8)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 02:11 AM

Aug 2013

It was ingrained in those of us who participated.

What we have to today is not truly politics -- it is just a circus and who really can watch the clowns the MSM features most of the day (I am not talking about the administration or the Dems). I have really tuned out, but I stay aware of the news, the literal news.

Sam

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Keith Olbermann Explains Why He 'Just Doesn’t Like' Politics Anymore [View all] Tx4obama Aug 2013 OP

I wish Limbaugh would burn out. nt SunSeeker Aug 2013 #1

Devils don't burn out. They burn on. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #3

Like a lamp with a never-ending supply of whale blubber Maynar Aug 2013 #9

It's flameout and I hope he has his on the air. Warpy Aug 2013 #6

thanks Tx Cha Aug 2013 #2

He WILL be back eventually Gman Aug 2013 #4

i think maybe he should just do politics every few years, like every presidential election year JI7 Aug 2013 #5

I agree, but in all likelihood he was frustrated in his ability to bring change... it just burned NotThisTime Aug 2013 #7

He's from a generation where it wasn't "cool" to talk politics.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #8

But that generation didn't care if it was cool or not to talk politics Samantha Aug 2013 #11

Quite a sight to see the Republicans go from "the adults in the room" to the Mad Tea Party. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #13

Maybe they were always the Mad Tea Party but hid it better than they do now? Samantha Aug 2013 #14

They were actually the old farts in the room. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #15

I feel his pain! summer-hazz Aug 2013 #10

After this NSA stuff I don't blame him. dkf Aug 2013 #12

That's good because I doubt there are any stations left that he hasn't already been Raine Aug 2013 #16

Politics is like pro wrestling. At least (most) sports isn't fixed. NightWatcher Aug 2013 #17