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Tim4319 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:45 PM
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I was in Costco yesterday when I saw someone wearing a W t-shirt.
I was tempted to ask was he happy with his selection of President. I never got the nerve up, I didn't feel like getting into a debate. So, has anyone in the DU nation ever confronted a "Forest W. Gump" supporter and asked them are they satisfied with whom is occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? If so, what happened?
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Joj Bush Donating Member (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:47 PM
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1. That's ok
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 12:47 PM by Joj Bush
At least he's inadvertently donating to Democrats. Don't scare him away.
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Mayberry Machiavelli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 09:36 PM
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36. Yes, ironic bemusement would be the best response to such a situation.
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:47 PM
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2. I would have asked him why he was shopping at a liberal place like
Costco. "Why don't you go to Sam's Club?" :)
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:50 PM
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7.  That's what I was thinking...
Surely he hasn't visited buyblue.org. He'd feel more comfy in Wal-Mart-owned Sam's Club,
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peace frog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:01 PM
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13. Shhhh! Don't alert the freepers, let 'em keep spending
their red-state dollars with our buy-blue organizations. <Insert shit-eatin' grin here>
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Tim4319 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 09:07 PM
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32. True!
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Dudley_DUright Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:47 PM
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3. He must have wandered in thinking it was a Wal-mart
:evilgrin:
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chaumont58 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:57 PM
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12. It's hard to wander into a Costco, they ask for a card
Its been a while since I been in one. They especially require one at checkout time.
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bullimiami Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:48 PM
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4. this might make you feel a little better.
yesterday on I-95 we passed a truck with texas plates.
on the back window a W'04 sticker with an x of white tape over it.

we gave him a honk and a wave.

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Tim4319 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:49 PM
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6. That did put a smile on my face!
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TheFarseer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:49 PM
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5. I've had a few run ins with family members
They complain about the war in Iraq or outsourcing or tax cuts for the rich and I tell them, "you voted for it!" And they say, no I didn't I voted for moral values. I tell them it's a package deal and they just can't accept that. Weird!
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quisp Donating Member (926 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:54 PM
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10. they need to read...
What's the Matter With Kansas.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/080507774X/qid=1120845167/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-7101205-0524947

it explains the shell game of voting for "moral values" and getting war, voting for fewer abortions and getting tax cuts for the rich.

it's a great read.

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TheFarseer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:03 PM
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15. I actually got that for my dad for Father's Day
He thinks it has good points but he doesn't like the condescending tone.
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jsw_81 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:55 PM
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11. Hilarious and sad at the same time
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 12:56 PM by jsw_81
The recent book "What's the Matter With Kansas" is all about how Republicans successfully conned middle America into falling for this "moral values" crap.

Edit: It looks like quisp beat me by a few seconds. :)
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barb162 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:05 PM
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17. My relatives will say they don't want any more government
programs, like national health insurance. Of course, they all have great pensions and health insurance, like through hospitals and government jobs
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TheFarseer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:51 PM
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31. It's easy to convince my parents that gov't programs are OK
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 02:00 PM by TheFarseer
A farmer who is against gov't programs has lost his mind. For one thing, they'd be broke in no time flat without subsidies and for another, my folks wouldn't have electricity without REA.

In fact my dad said something that had my jaw on the floor the other day. "Republicans always want to scalp the farm program and Democrats always save us. Democrats have got to get some morals so people can vote for them, cause we need them"
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tsuki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 09:29 PM
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34. He doesn't think saving family farms is moral?
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AndyTiedye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:20 PM
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25. Lying Us Into a War IS Their Version of "Moral Values". So is Torture.
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Sapphire Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 09:35 PM
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35. They should examine the 'moral values' they voted for... lying, greed,
... bigotry & hatred come to mind.
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stepnw1f Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:52 PM
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8. I've Seen a Few Take Their Stickers Off Their Cars
People are waking up. Some are still asleep.
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jsw_81 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:53 PM
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9. It's not worth the risk of getting in a fight
The species known as freeperus ignoramicus is very dangerous if provoked in its natural habitat. Known for its tiny, walnut-sized brain, this fellow will usually resort to physical violence when confronted by facts, logic or any combination of the two. It is best to keep a safe distance.
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utopian Donating Member (815 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:03 PM
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16. Either that or he'll call you a faggot
And smugly think he's won the debate.
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jsw_81 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:10 PM
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21. It's usually either 'faggot' or 'commie'
Typical freeper behavior. :eyes:
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fudge stripe cookays Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:28 PM
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28. Like Sam's caller yesterday.
What a maroon. I loved the way he roasted the idiot.

Fsc
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ComerPerro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:02 PM
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14. A guy at a 4th of July BBQ I was at had a W campaign shirt
He looked young and healthy. I was so tempted to ask him why he was here eating and enjoying the holiday instead of defending America in Iraq, but I had to be on good behavior because I was a guest at the party.

So I just avoided him, talked to my friends and family.
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Kathy in Cambridge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:06 PM
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18. I did ask someone if they were happy that gas is 2.40/gallon
they looked back like DUH. typical W voter.
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HockeyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:07 PM
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19. Never saw anybody with a Pro Bush shirt,
but I did see a guy in the bank few weeks ago with a "Bush is not MY President" shirt. Couple of people on the line asked him where he got it.
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Kathy in Cambridge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:07 PM
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20. You should tell them Costco is a BLUE company-gives all their $$ to Dems
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fudge stripe cookays Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:29 PM
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29. No, DON'T.
Let them keep spending their money there so Costco gets stronger, and Wal-Mart continues to flounder. ;-)

FSC
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TriMetFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:10 PM
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22. When I see some one with anything that pro Bush
I always tell them if I have the chance: " If you like him so much why don't you go fight in Iraq that way may-be one of the other true soldiers all ready there can come home to see their family.
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indepat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:19 PM
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23. A.o.k. to wear W t-shirt or to praise him: bbbaaddd to to bad-mouth
him or his policies, actions, or pre-emptive war(s). Bbbaaddd.
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jojo54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:19 PM
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24. A house near me has a big W on siding paper
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 01:20 PM by jojo54
The window next to it is supposed to indicate the zero, then there's a 4, so it's W 04.

Think about this - it's on siding paper and it's been this way ever since. Something tells me this person doesn't give a shit about his house being half finished with new siding.

What a mindfuck.

edited for spell
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AndyTiedye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:23 PM
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26. He'll Care When WINTER Comes
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GeekMonkey Donating Member (418 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:24 PM
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27. This is my favorite T-shirt:

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Fescue4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 01:42 PM
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30. Id say yes
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 01:42 PM by Fescue4u
"I was tempted to ask was he happy with his selection of President."


SInce he was wearing the shirt, he proably is satisfied and incomprehensible as that may be.

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followthemoney Donating Member (745 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 09:19 PM
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33. Hey millionaire, go back to your own neighborhood...
I mean estate.
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