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madokie

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45. I remember a gentleman telling us the change we seek is us

Sun Apr 15, 2012, 04:17 PM

Apr 2012

Yes we are going to have to take the bull by the horns. In a lot of ways those of us of the older generation is who let our guard down and allowed this shit to become the norm and it is us who should be leading the way to correct that.
We incorrectly thought that once the battle was fought and won that would be the end of it but no not to be. We're having to fight the same battles over again. Relentless bunch of sob's is what comes to mind

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What do you fear the most in the next election? [View all] kentuck Apr 2012 OP

loaded questions bigtree Apr 2012 #1

Israel bombing Iran cthulu2016 Apr 2012 #2

Yes, that would cause us problems for us. jwirr Apr 2012 #12

Which is a Big Motivation for NuttyYahoo to Do It AndyTiedye Apr 2012 #34

I've had the same thoughts on Nut-n-Yahoo. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #55

I fear that their concerted effort to corrupt our election system will Cleita Apr 2012 #3

they'll steal it warrior1 Apr 2012 #4

Nothing. I have no control emilyg Apr 2012 #5

No control DonCoquixote Apr 2012 #53

I have always voted. It emilyg Apr 2012 #57

that candidates and structures representing the worst aspects of Nixon, Reagan, Bush get perpetuated MisterP Apr 2012 #6

I fear theft Politicalboi Apr 2012 #7

I sense that these fears are very real... kentuck Apr 2012 #8

what are you talking about? bigtree Apr 2012 #39

Read the comments here... kentuck Apr 2012 #42

I mean that you're fishing for 'fear' bigtree Apr 2012 #43

I take that as a personal attack... kentuck Apr 2012 #44

take it for what you want bigtree Apr 2012 #46

I remember you well... kentuck Apr 2012 #47

sheez bigtree Apr 2012 #48

You are the epitome of fear. kentuck Apr 2012 #49

foolishness bigtree Apr 2012 #50

No big deal... kentuck Apr 2012 #51

The crazy is what bothers me the most madokie Apr 2012 #9

Why should we fear the crazy? kentuck Apr 2012 #11

To some it is the new norm madokie Apr 2012 #27

I can remember when the Repubs attacked the liberal media unmercifully... kentuck Apr 2012 #31

Right after the resignation of nixon madokie Apr 2012 #36

Yes. After the resignation of Nixon... kentuck Apr 2012 #38

Except when it is favorable to them madokie Apr 2012 #40

Exactly! kentuck Apr 2012 #41

I remember a gentleman telling us the change we seek is us madokie Apr 2012 #45

We Have Nothing to "Squeeze" the Media WITH AndyTiedye Apr 2012 #56

I fear the combination of unlimited money, GOP lies and complicit media. eom chieftain Apr 2012 #10

What do I fear the most in the next election? bvar22 Apr 2012 #13

You must be a student of history ? kentuck Apr 2012 #14

Mine is your door number 2 TheKentuckian Apr 2012 #20

And given scenario 1 or 2 Sheepshank Apr 2012 #62

That is a very LOW probability at this time. bvar22 Apr 2012 #70

My greatest fear? whatchamacallit Apr 2012 #15

A fully vested member of the Plutocracy will win high office kenny blankenship Apr 2012 #16

Too early to make any educated predictions. And fear is not an option. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #17

That the voters will be stupid enough to elect Republicans treestar Apr 2012 #18

Does that also mean that you fear the media...? kentuck Apr 2012 #19

The all out corruption and winning at any cost of the Republicans. RC Apr 2012 #21

I fear the most that I might wake up ill on election day MineralMan Apr 2012 #22

I fear that the Democratic party .... Trajan Apr 2012 #23

Do you think that is incompetence? kentuck Apr 2012 #24

Incompetence. They are just politicians after all. Not exactly the sharpest pencils in the box. ieoeja Apr 2012 #64

The voters.. n/t Fumesucker Apr 2012 #25

Which ones? kentuck Apr 2012 #26

I'm reminded of Adlai Stevenson. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #29

I fear if they republicans lose they will start a war. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #28

Nothing. I think we are going to own the House again. Rex Apr 2012 #30

I fear losing the Senate customerserviceguy Apr 2012 #32

Election Fraud and Voter Suppression in All the Teabagger-Controlled States AndyTiedye Apr 2012 #33

Dirty tricks will steal it...again. Graybeard Apr 2012 #35

The election being stolen again. hobbit709 Apr 2012 #37

I have three main concerns... EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #52

Rigged voting machines giving the election to Rmoney. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #54

More far right Republicans on the Supreme Court....thats it in a nutshell.... Rowdyboy Apr 2012 #58

I fear for Obama's safety. nt Bigmack Apr 2012 #59

If "Stealing the Election" is such a high priority among the voters here, bvar22 Apr 2012 #60

Probably for the same reason... kentuck Apr 2012 #61

well, the President and the party are doing much more in coordination with the Justice Dept. bigtree Apr 2012 #63

"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance....." bvar22 Apr 2012 #67

you're not that important to me bigtree Apr 2012 #69

No. bvar22 Apr 2012 #71

'diversionary' from what? bigtree Apr 2012 #72

"Diversionary" ?... Yes. bvar22 Apr 2012 #73

you're so caught up in your imaginary battle bigtree Apr 2012 #77

And yet, hear you are... AGAIN. bvar22 Apr 2012 #83

just ignore the fact that you attacked me first bigtree Apr 2012 #84

LOL bvar22 Apr 2012 #85

sure, you're claiming I wanted to divert from your pet cause with my post bigtree Apr 2012 #87

Please FOCUS. bvar22 Apr 2012 #90

thought I did bigtree Apr 2012 #91

Apathy is always an issue. Daniel537 Apr 2012 #65

My fellow Americans - stupid and uninformed, voting against their interests adigal Apr 2012 #66

Media spin, swift boat lies and propaganda. jwirr Apr 2012 #68

Bears DefenseLawyer Apr 2012 #74

I fear than when Obama debates Mitt, I might start laughing so hard that I'll go into cardiac FSogol Apr 2012 #75

All the fucking road-side signs left there for six months. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #76

I almost considered filing suit over all the Prop H(8) signs left in my city. Initech Apr 2012 #79

Two words: Citizens United Initech Apr 2012 #78

More War...Endless War. KoKo Apr 2012 #80

The end of Medicare eridani Apr 2012 #81

I fear all the kctim Apr 2012 #82

I think since Mitt has the money... AsahinaKimi Apr 2012 #86

the TRIFECTA jus-theFACTS Apr 2012 #88

That combination of just enough stupid and just enough cheating rucky Apr 2012 #89