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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:30 PM Original message |
Why would Obama supporters "spin" and denounce a "non-existent" tape? |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. The same reason we had to attack the "Obama is a muslim" crap.... |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:33 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Kudos for Obama |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. But if it doesn't exsist, why the "spin"? |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Because a tape of her saying "why'd he" MAY exist - and we can't let that be manipulated to mean |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. So you just fight it "on spec"? |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. We saw what happened when Kerry tried to ignore the swiftboat lies.... |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. Then Obama should release the "why'd he" tape first. |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. You'd have to assume he has the tape |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Then why the claim of miss-pronunciation? |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. You're asking many questions that contradict each other |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. The answers are also contradictory. |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Actually they aren't |
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Changenow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #14 |
44. The swiftboat lie shows lies must be addressed |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. Probably because |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #5 |
36. Same reason as shoving a mime ... destroy the illusion of a tightrope or glass box. |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:33 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. But, why the claim of miss-pronunciation? |
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Hola (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
28. both |
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casus belli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
30. There is only speculation |
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VotesForWomen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
67. oh it does make a difference if it's true, and denial ain't just a river in egypt. |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
4. are you thinking it's a reverse op? (eom) |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:35 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I, have no clue. |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #6 |
33. Just like it's curious that it's being touted if it doesn't exist. |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Why so hateful? |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Hateful? Really? For saying that you're indeed clueless as to why |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:06 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. " It never happened, but if it did....." Great way to get "out front" |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Logic not your strong suit, eh? |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #50 |
56. Logic? If it does not exist, how can it be a "miss-pronunciation"? |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. If it does not exist, how can it be promoted as existing? |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. Because Clinton supporter Larry Johnson has been spreading lies in attempt to hurt our |
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Autumn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. Larry Johnson is |
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casus belli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #18 |
42. The guy is as expendable as they come |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #18 |
45. I believe he put the word out there knowing it could be disproved but wanted it to place |
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wvbygod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. Obama is a candidate, not a nominee |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Not until Denver, technically. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
8. because the sheeple eat up false rumors all the time |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
9. And the explanations of mispronunciation |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. If they are only "supposed" transcripts, why the need to re-interpret? |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. "re-interpret?" |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. If the tape does not exist, then, what transcript do you speak of? |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. If the tape doesn't exist then what tape is anyone speaking of? |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #26 |
51. uh.....your respondent DID remain mum on the subject |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:30 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. In this case no |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. This Is My Take - The Tape(s) Are Innocuous |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
20. Because the more we talk about it, the more obvious it is how hollow the attacks on the guy are. |
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PoliticalAmazon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
22. Swift-boating, left unopposed, works. n/t |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
27. Not denouncing a non-existent tape... |
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sfam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
29. That approach worked really well for Kerry during the Swiftboating... |
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BigDDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
35. Y'all sure are getting worked up over something that does not exist |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. We hope. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. This Reminds Me Of The Obama Cheek Scratch... |
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frickaline (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
40. because the spin forces these people to show proof |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
41. I'm sure glad there is nothing |
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leftofcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
48. They were on this for what, a week? |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. At least... |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
47. maybe b/c letting shit sit was blamed for Kerry's defeat? |
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Sulawesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
52. Why not, since you have no issue denouncing those denouncing the spin of a non-existent tape. |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
54. Look, we all pretty much know what y'all heard on the conference call by now. |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
55. Why is a character assassination topic front and center in your mind at this moment in time |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
57. Your girl lost. Get over it, mmkay? n/t |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:42 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. But what of the GE? If this exists, will it hurt? |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. No. Spin from people that aren't going to vote for Obama anyway. It won't sway his supporters. n/t |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. His supporters, maybe, but what of "swing voters"? with out them we lose. |
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VotesForWomen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:07 PM Response to Reply #62 |
68. you're wasting your time. they think the world loves the Saint. nt |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. That's "what we think," is it? |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. If it's real, yes. Then again if there is a tape of Hillary using the "n" word that |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Yet. |
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TeamsterDem (819 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Are you familiar with the phrase "transparent jackass" at all? |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. This Is Why I Turned Against Hillary After Supporting Her |
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DarienComp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
65. A miss-pronunciation, huh? |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
66. enough of the race-baiting crap |
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