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sabrina 1

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50. I have not read it. But I know what it is about. Lincoln appointed some of his rivals to his

Sun Mar 23, 2014, 03:10 AM

Mar 2014

cabinet. That was a different time.

Obama has appointed quite few Republicans to his cabinet, some of whom have slammed him, see Gates eg, after leaving the positions he appointed them to.

We needed a strong WALL against the current Right Wing lunatics who control the Republican party, NOT Bush loyalists, like Clapper who SUPPORTED all of Bush's illegal policies.

We fought against one of the most criminal administrations in living memory and finally WON. Why on earth would we return any of them to positions of power where they had so much influence over the very policies we worked so hard to END?

The proof is in the pudding, we know now that many of Bush/Cheney's policies are not only still in effect, they have been enhanced. Which is what you would expect from people like Gates and Clapper among others.

Gates betrayed this President, and Democrats, after he left office. Is anyone surprised? A Democrat in that position would NOT have done that.

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You are either a Freeper or a Purity-Test Democrat [View all] MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 OP

I pass the purity test. That must have me bordering on Teaper. Ed Suspicious Mar 2014 #1

So if I support Hillary what does that make me Manny? hrmjustin Mar 2014 #2

Perfect. MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #4

You can't answer that? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #5

No please tell me? hrmjustin Mar 2014 #7

Manny did answer. He stated you are perfect. truedelphi Mar 2014 #83

Did you support the Iraq War? n/t sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #25

No. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #89

Hillary did. That is my reason for never supporting her. My conscience wouldn't allow it. There are sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #90

I understand how you feel. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #91

Hasn't that been your position toward the President? BainsBane Mar 2014 #3

Supporting Social Security is a "purity test". MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #8

Oh yes, because Social Security has been gutted. joshcryer Mar 2014 #11

The Cat Food Commission has been put to sleep... Whisp Mar 2014 #68

The disinformation campaign grows old, Whisp. woo me with science Mar 2014 #70

For some people, disinfo never ever grows old. n/t truedelphi Mar 2014 #84

Does your country have a safety net program? nt Mojorabbit Mar 2014 #76

This garbage again, implying that putting SS cuts on the table has done no harm? woo me with science Mar 2014 #69

Nope. Campaign promise kept. joshcryer Mar 2014 #79

Or temporarily removing them during election season because they are so UNPOPULAR with voters sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #82

Alternate Universe Manny. tridim Mar 2014 #13

I don't know why Manny said that, but I said the same... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #10

This site was started to fight Republicans. Why did Obama appoint so many Republicans to his cabinet sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #26

Did you ever read Team of Rivals? n/t DebJ Mar 2014 #35

I have not read it. But I know what it is about. Lincoln appointed some of his rivals to his sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #50

+infinity nt newfie11 Mar 2014 #59

+ another Scuba Mar 2014 #63

+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Mar 2014 #71

"Obama has appointed quite few Republicans to his cabinet" ... L0oniX Mar 2014 #75

Thank you. woo me with science Mar 2014 #78

Well said. polichick Mar 2014 #87

What would FDR do... Historic NY Mar 2014 #6

why not? grasswire Mar 2014 #47

No, it is not within the power of the President to add more justices to the SC. Congress, kelly1mm Mar 2014 #49

Or you're "Third Way" if you're not Purity-Test. joshcryer Mar 2014 #9

Another attempt to make "Third Way" an epithet, I see. woo me with science Mar 2014 #55

The post was written by "Third Way Manny." joshcryer Mar 2014 #56

Another excellent example of, 'You called me a DOG!' woo me with science Mar 2014 #57

Guilt by association? joshcryer Mar 2014 #58

It's the *definition* of guilt by association. What's your smear here, Josh? woo me with science Mar 2014 #65

+1 an entire shit load! Enthusiast Mar 2014 #73

You cannot be discredited here by ANYONE calling themselves a Democrat so I wouldn't worry about it, sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #80

Excellent post, again, thank you! sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #60

Thank you. woo me with science Mar 2014 #66

PLUS ONE! nt Enthusiast Mar 2014 #72

I approve of all actions of the Koch Brothers and Ralph Nader. onehandle Mar 2014 #12

or a Slithereen. Whisp Mar 2014 #14

Oh I am flying rabbit Mar 2014 #15

K&R! DeSwiss Mar 2014 #16

I had to Google 'Freeper' to see what it meant. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #17

Rinse and repeat. TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #23

LOL, and thank you very much. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #27

Nothing wrong with being a little freaky.. notadmblnd Mar 2014 #42

Not knowing what a Freeper is....is pretty suspect... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #29

Not really. TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #31

Yes, how true. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #43

Really? I ran across FR before I found DU notadmblnd Mar 2014 #44

I might have too, I just didn't make the connection. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #53

SEE WHAT I MEAN! fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #32

complete huh? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #34

You'll have to flesh that out a little more for me. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #38

called it... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #41

You may want to bookmark the thread if you want to refer to it later. TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #39

Thanks. fleabiscuit Mar 2014 #46

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #48

I believe, I believe... zeemike Mar 2014 #18

JAYSUS Manny, learn to ignore the Tiger Beat crowd aleady Skittles Mar 2014 #19

Considering 3rd way IS freeper, I must be a purity-test dem.... eom PowerToThePeople Mar 2014 #20

You better believe it! zappaman Mar 2014 #21

Excellent post. Vashta Nerada Mar 2014 #22

Goes without saying nt Demo_Chris Mar 2014 #24

This post is useless without a push poll. nt rrneck Mar 2014 #28

Do Purity-Test Democrats have to attend some kind of a Ball? If so, do they have a choice who adirondacker Mar 2014 #30

Logical paradox. Freepers are generally binary thinkers. Thor_MN Mar 2014 #33

...I thought I saw a purity test Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #36

LOL! TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #40

To some fan club supporters, if you don't worship the ground quinnox Mar 2014 #37

To Some Ardent Detractors Ditto ProfessorGAC Mar 2014 #64

Or a gov't plant attempting to steer discussions to their master favor... eom Purveyor Mar 2014 #45

Strawman. phleshdef Mar 2014 #51

Third Way Manny needs a timeout! Rex Mar 2014 #52

Well, for one..... AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #54

Here. I fixed it fer ya. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #74

du rec. xchrom Mar 2014 #61

It's not *what* you are, it's *how* you engage with others CJCRANE Mar 2014 #62

Who is trying to make our big tent smaller? JaneyVee Mar 2014 #67

The ones that like to give the other side every win in an election. Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #81

I came here expecting a test.. Boudica the Lyoness Mar 2014 #77

Unsafe at either speed n/t seveneyes Mar 2014 #85

the third way wants unicorns and ponies, all manufactured in low wage Asian sweatshops pragmatic_dem Mar 2014 #86

Which are you, Manny? MineralMan Mar 2014 #88

The Pures(TM) are going to cost us the election Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #92

Are the "pures" really a force outside of DU? CJCRANE Mar 2014 #94

Oh no, The Pures are a legit threat to Dem chances in November Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #95

"The Pures"...that sounds like a band. CJCRANE Mar 2014 #96

Except 70s rock sucks Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #97

I never said it was good! CJCRANE Mar 2014 #100

A classic, oft repeated meme of Third Way trolls, fo sho. nt Zorra Mar 2014 #93

I support the Democratic platform. LanternWaste Mar 2014 #98

Is a Purity-Test Democrat one who advocates one party loyalty? Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #99

Skimmed and trashcanned for inane flamebait obnoxiousness. Skidmore Mar 2014 #101

What about Paulbots? nt ZombieHorde Mar 2014 #102