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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:19 PM Original message |
Something I wish more Obama supporters understood |
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FlyingSquirrel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
1. Um, a lot of us know that. |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. I agree. |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
2. ... |
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Raejeanowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:24 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Apparently Not Half As Much As Injections of Reality and Pragmatism n/t |
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annie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #6 |
149. amen. |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
17. When untempered by reason, yes, they actually are |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:36 PM Response to Reply #17 |
27. I am sick to death of Hillary supporters telling ME that I should |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:39 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Dammit this has nothing to do with Clinton |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. OK, fine you're not a clinton supporter... |
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ClericJohnPreston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 07:48 AM Response to Reply #34 |
110. And |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 08:50 AM Response to Reply #110 |
113. follow the thread you condescending blowhard! |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #110 |
119. sorry you're bitter about john, uh... being a dismal failure as a candidate... |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 01:37 PM Response to Reply #119 |
145. Pipe down |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #110 |
120. sorry you're bitter about john, uh... being a dismal failure as a candidate... |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
3. I've said repeatedly.... Obama 2008 is Clinton 1992... without bimbo eruptions |
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Raejeanowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
4. Thanks For A Badly-Needed Dose Of Perspective n/t |
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dansolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
5. The hyperbole is coming from the Hillary supporters |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:25 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Agreed. |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #5 |
23. Except that I am not a Clinton supporter |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. Maybe its the amount of enthusiasm displayed by many supporters... |
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Seeker30 (904 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:09 AM Response to Reply #5 |
73. Oh really? |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #73 |
136. So what's the point? That we're supposed to notice the one person in this picture ... |
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tabatha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. This country has gone through hell the last 8 years. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. I support him but he wasn't my first choice. |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:28 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. agreed - it's clear he wasn't the first choice of many on DU |
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slick8790 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:36 PM Response to Reply #8 |
26. Likewise. |
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Shae (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:16 PM Response to Reply #8 |
60. Not my first choice |
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GetTheRightVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
9. No, Obama is the best candidate we've had in decades though |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. I know it's a minority postion, but I think Kerry was |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:45 PM Response to Reply #22 |
37. Kerry could have won easily if he had fully contrasted his military service with Bush's |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:59 AM Response to Reply #37 |
106. I really don't think so |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 11:37 AM Response to Reply #106 |
129. You are right, it would have been tricky.......... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:17 AM Response to Reply #37 |
124. If he hadn't voted to authorize Bush's War.... |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 11:41 AM Response to Reply #124 |
130. I love Howard Dean and was deeply disappointed when he lost... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #130 |
131. My guess is that they... |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:49 PM Response to Reply #131 |
133. hopefully they will be by November |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #133 |
140. How can I hope you are right... |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 05:01 PM Response to Reply #37 |
143. Newsflash for ya: Kerry DID WIN 2004. The rethuglicans stole the election & 2000 too. nt |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:13 AM Response to Reply #9 |
104. Massive defeat in November? |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
11. I understand that. I have heard the man speak in person 3-times... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
12. Every single one of us knows that. Thanks for the strawman! o/ |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
13. Sorry but his technology platform if enacted WILL change our government |
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thevoiceofreason (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
14. We don't think that.. Most of us are reasonable beer-drinking "regulars" |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
15. I agree with you that Obama has plenty of warts. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
18. Heh. |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:45 PM Original message |
That's funny- I'm sorry I missed your thread |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
45. It's still a live thread, if you want to say anything there. |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
19. We see what we can do with the raw materials |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
20. He has said that he isn't perfect... |
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Psst_Im_Not_Here (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
21. Of course not. |
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fadedrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
24. Another thing I like about Obama is that he ISN'T Hillary nt |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
25. He is trying to revolutionize politics on a number of levels, which is a difficult task |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
29. The "realness" of Obama would not be a mystery if people knew more about him |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:41 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. have you read his books? |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #31 |
46. Good God no. Have you read Hillary's? |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:05 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. I disagree somewhat |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #52 |
58. I think there's been a big "hands off" approach to questioning Obama during the primaries |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #46 |
64. if you haven't, then you haven't been exposed to the logic of what he is trying to do |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:45 PM Response to Reply #64 |
71. Well... |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:38 AM Response to Reply #71 |
77. his 2004 remark in context- being kind to Kerry and Edwards, |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
33. I don't think he's the messiah and I don't think hillary is the spawn of satan |
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tokenlib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
35. He is well aware of his limitations..on the other hand... |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
36. Your OP is irrelevant. |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:51 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. Well, my post wasn't about Obama, but his supporters |
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eallen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
38. If I thought he were as left as Kucinich, I would oppose Obama. |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
47. What is nuts about his economic positions? |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:08 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. He wants to actually ask the wealthy to pay taxes? |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:15 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. Frankly, I'm sick of all these assholes that call Kucinich crazy... |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:12 AM Response to Reply #59 |
93. But... but... but... they say... didn't he admit he thought he saw a flying saucer? |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 02:09 AM Response to Reply #93 |
96. On the word of a person who isn't the most stable anyways... |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:05 AM Response to Reply #96 |
116. I agree with you. Just pointing out one example of how they ridiculed Kucinich. |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
39. Obama's got something that can not be dismissed. |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:04 AM Response to Reply #39 |
115. The ill-will felt towards HRC was caused by her actions, not |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
40. If he can continue to make people feel empowered for four or eight years, |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #40 |
50. I don't see how that will be possible... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:22 PM Response to Reply #50 |
62. I think there's a lot of untapped potential at the grassroots level |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:29 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. My hope for the future? That the human race survives the next 50 years or so... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:33 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. It's not the politicians |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:36 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Yeah, but if people respond to those politicians by destroying thier own critical thinking processes |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #68 |
76. Yet your critical thinking is not perfect. |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:38 AM Response to Reply #76 |
78. I was hedging my bets, as it were... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:48 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. We would need sustained WWII-level casualties from here on out |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:10 AM Response to Reply #81 |
90. I know, and your analysis is more or less accurate... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:31 PM Response to Reply #90 |
144. I don't think the ideas are particularly relevant, because |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:06 AM Response to Reply #68 |
88. I ain't a genius but I ain't a star struck teeny bopper either |
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AvaMae (57 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
41. Something I wish more Obama supporters understood... |
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EmilyAnne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
42. Almost everything you have written here is hyperbole! But, true, I've been working on Obama's |
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NJSecularist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
44. K&R. This is one of the many reasons why I switched my support to Hillary. |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
48. No one I know thinks Obama is "perfect"...the choice couldn't be more clear though |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
49. Do I think Obama is perfect? No. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
51. Where's the hyperbole? |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
53. My only point of contention is that Obama is best characterized as a Moderate Right, not left... |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:17 PM Response to Reply #53 |
61. I guess it depends on the spectrum used |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Well, to put things in perspective... |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:10 AM Response to Reply #53 |
91. so vote green or understand... there are two forms of Centrism |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 02:21 AM Response to Reply #91 |
97. When the results of both types of centrism are the same, then what's the point... |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
54. Anyone who flames you for this is a hyper-partisan. |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
56. You're right. And ditto to some Clinton supporters. |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
57. Who has said Obama is perfect, walks on water, is the best thing since sliced bread, etc? |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:13 AM Response to Reply #57 |
94. Nobody has said it but Clinton spinners |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
66. Well if you could get excited, if it weren't for "his supporters" |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
69. I very much realize that |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-24-08 11:39 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Your post is REALLY sad if you think about it... |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:06 AM Response to Original message |
72. I am grounded on Senator Obama, he is human just like the rest of us. |
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smiley_glad_hands (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
74. I know exactly who it is that I support, warts and all. |
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Aloha Spirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
75. I average 30 calls a day for Obama, and you know what? I don't wanna hang out with him.... |
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woolldog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
79. sanctimonious drivel |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
80. He taught Constitutional Law and worked as a Civil Rights Attorney. |
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HopeforChange (457 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
82. It's not the Hillary supporters I dislike, It's the deceit and divisiveness that they support. n/t |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
83. I actually think Clinton supporters are the ones who truly don't get it. That's not what we think. |
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virtualobserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:02 AM Response to Reply #83 |
86. very well put......but do you acknowledge the possibility that he could evolve into much more? |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:14 AM Response to Reply #86 |
95. I do. I also acknowledge the possibility that he could become a lot less. |
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HopeforChange (457 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
84. It's not that he is so perfect, it is that Clinton is so very imperfect to put it mildly. n/t |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
85. Indeed! |
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Lord Helmet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
87. he beats Clinton by about a mile plus you've got his political leaning completely wrong |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
89. Something I wish more Clinton supporters understood |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:11 AM Response to Original message |
92. the MAIN thing to understand about an obama presidency- (or a clinton or mccain presidency) |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 04:21 AM Response to Reply #92 |
100. You're right. We have to demand change. Nobody, not Obama, not Clinton is |
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TragedyandHope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 04:17 AM Response to Original message |
98. NEWSFLASH: We all understand this |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 04:20 AM Response to Original message |
99. Actually, in my case, the main reason I support Obama is that I oppose Clinton. It's not |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
101. blah blah blah blah |
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Youphemism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
102. Okay, I'm embarrassed... |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:12 AM Response to Reply #102 |
103. Tofu sculpture is anything but silly. |
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Youphemism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 07:43 AM Response to Reply #103 |
107. Thanks for the welcome... |
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datopbanana (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 06:13 AM Response to Original message |
105. Latest HRC attack: You like him too much, stop it! Like me!!! |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 07:45 AM Response to Original message |
108. Something I wish more Clinton supporters understood . . . |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 07:46 AM Response to Original message |
109. Well, Duhhhhh |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 07:54 AM Response to Original message |
111. Please point me to the threads suggesting any such thing. |
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dbmk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
112. I think your OP painted with a bit too broad brush |
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futureliveshere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #112 |
123. oops didnt see your comment before i made mine. |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:27 PM Response to Reply #112 |
137. I have to get to work so only have a minute to respond |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
114. You're right. I've said all along that he merely represents an OPPORTUNITY... |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
117. In my view, Obama is the third best candidate to enter the race, but the best candidate who remains. |
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SoonerPride (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
118. WHO FUCKING SAID HE WAS INFALLIBLE?? |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:10 AM Response to Reply #118 |
121. They believe their own spin. Scary. |
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futureliveshere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
122. I think you are painting with too broad a brush. Most of us are WELL AWARE of that. |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
125. Amazing... |
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JAbuchan08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
126. I realize this and have recognized it for a while, yet I will still defend him voiceferously |
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Freedom Train (479 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
127. Astute observations |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
128. "He isn't revolutionary or even really new" |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
132. "if I could ignore many of his supporters" |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #132 |
134. The whole premise of this thread is based on the fact that the OP doesn't... |
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Reader Rabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
135. Obama supporters might be more inclined to listen to you... |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
138. The "create a logo" thing is a metaphor for his campaign. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #138 |
139. Yes, you get it! Like FDR, according to the experts... |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
141. What bothers me is how so many DUers think it's okay that Obama wants to ki$$ rethuglican a$$. |
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mudesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-25-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
142. You what he is, though? HE IS THE NOMINEE |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 01:57 PM Response to Reply #142 |
146. He is not the nominee, |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
147. I wish people wouldn't make generalizations about Obama supporters. |
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VotesForWomen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
148. exactly, but part of being in a cult is that you think your leader is the Messiah. |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
150. No, Obama is NOT perfect, far from it, and he was not my first choice. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-26-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
151. He isn't the "best our party has been able to proffer this year.." |
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