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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:43 PM Original message |
"I serve as a blank screen," Obama writes... |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. Noted. |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. That was 2 years ago. People evolve. |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
3. How long are you seriously going to continue with your hate? |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:01 AM Response to Reply #3 |
35. This is a serious question- How does it follow that posting the words of Obama, |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:58 AM Response to Reply #35 |
43. You lost your curiosity months ago |
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knight_of_the_star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:07 AM Response to Reply #43 |
44. Please refrain from ad hominem and shooting the messenger |
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ampad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:37 AM Response to Reply #44 |
62. Yes kind of like the |
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knight_of_the_star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #62 |
68. I have not been picking and choosing |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:07 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. What is your definition of a hater? Is it more like a "playa hater" or what? |
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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:31 AM Response to Reply #43 |
59. I wouldn't say the only two, there are a few more left... |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #43 |
77. I'm listening to a caller on Ed Schultz right now |
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knight_of_the_star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:49 AM Response to Reply #3 |
39. I don't see this as hate |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:21 AM Response to Reply #39 |
51. It's not hate |
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knight_of_the_star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:57 PM Response to Reply #51 |
67. It helps make the point why I didn't fall in |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
4. your "concern" is duly noted. - n/t |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
5. Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:40 AM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Sing it, Mooch. |
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ossman (883 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
6. he kicked your ass. ha ha ha. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:26 AM Response to Reply #6 |
37. he kicked no ass n/t |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #6 |
63. Ossman sweetie |
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Emit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
7. The manner in which this quote you used has been taken out of context |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:01 AM Original message |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:02 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Well, thanks. I don't see how the context you present changes the meaning |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:38 AM Response to Reply #16 |
38. I don't know about anybody else, but I've noticed this excuse "taken out of context" |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #38 |
64. you have about a day left to laugh.... |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #64 |
78. You sound so ominous. |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #7 |
58. I have to agree, quotes taken out of context is not even worth discussing... |
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Ashy Larry (900 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
8. Oh my God! |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
9. You seem mildly obsessed with what was an answer to a narrowly phrased question. |
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ossman (883 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
10. Lanny Davis? Is that you? |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
11. People will see this post through a prism you've helped create. |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #11 |
26. I'm sorry man, if people can't take my words for what they are |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. That's fine. I can respect that,. Just saying how people will see things differently. |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
33. Not even this one? |
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JTFrog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:30 AM Response to Reply #26 |
52. Too tired to jump through em after holding them up for Obama supporters for over a year? |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
12. Actually, I think he is right, and we have seen how people have looked at him as good or bad |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:57 PM Response to Original message |
13. A perfect example of how distortions thrive. Two completely unrelated quotes strung together. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:01 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Yup. Two ounces of deceit and three ounces of spin. |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:09 AM Response to Reply #13 |
23. The quotes came from the politico article to which I linked. |
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bunnies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:43 PM Response to Reply #13 |
92. Thank you. You just saved me from posting this. |
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Youphemism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
15. Worth noting? Why? Let's look at where this is coming from... |
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Levgreee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
17. You already posted this awhile ago... no one cared then, they don't now |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:07 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. gotta link? |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
18. I think what he says is true, of those who understand the ideas that he represents. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #18 |
61. Agreed. |
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Guaranteed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
20. But he also demonstrates a thorough understanding of the problems facing our |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:08 AM Response to Original message |
21. WHY? |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:08 AM Response to Original message |
22. I think Obama looks at the political process as one large ridiculous game. |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:13 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. rofl |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:26 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. In my opinion, I think he just looks at the BS and says... |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:01 AM Response to Reply #36 |
48. whoa! That level of cynicism doesn't belong to a progressive Dem. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #48 |
56. I don't think that's cynicism at all. I think it's just shunning BS. |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:28 PM Response to Reply #56 |
90. In fact you're saying that Obama is a liar, on the stump. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
24. foolish....... |
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cottonseed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
27. It was perfect for the Democratic primary. |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
28. Have you watched McCain lately? |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
29. That's it. Get it all out of your system. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
31. "I serve as a concern troll," Skip Intro writes... |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:57 AM Response to Reply #31 |
42. LOL! |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #31 |
70. How many hours left until all this concern trolling gets swept away? |
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LTR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:47 AM Response to Original message |
34. The most successful politicians do this exact thing |
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Kaleko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:11 AM Response to Reply #34 |
46. I loved reading your take on things. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
40. As opposed to the DLC IWR loving corporate whores |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
41. Submit peacefully Geraldine. Change is upon you. |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #41 |
79. hokies4ever...You behaving? |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #79 |
86. Hehe, I'm always on my best behavior :-) |
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onetwo (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
47. Obama will be a good president because he knows what it means to surround himself with good people. |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:35 AM Response to Original message |
49. Yes, you've honed in on his appeal |
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my3boyz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:40 AM Response to Original message |
50. If you can't support the nominee, why don't you leave? nt |
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Alter Ego (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
53. What's your point? |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
54. Let's unite. |
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Mooney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 07:54 AM Response to Original message |
55. I think he came along at the right time. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
57. You demonstrate his point perfectly. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
60. My God!!! That phrase is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and commendable. You're reading it incorrectly. |
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Tech 9 (179 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #60 |
85. Is a minor |
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izzybeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
65. Oh noes!!! Could it be??!!! He's just a person!!!! |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
66. Tick tock tick tock tick tock |
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northernsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
69. Mmmm... sour grapes.... vinegarry |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
71. Seriously, why no put your bitterness behind you and get on board? |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
72. And this is why so many are going to be disappointed |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
73. Gnats! |
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SeaLyons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
74. No sour grapes, but a big K&R for a note worthy post /t |
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fadedrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
75. That's a good statement... |
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Terri S (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
76. Did you read the book? |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
80. hardly indicative of his campaign to date. |
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Tech 9 (179 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
81. The question is why would anyone |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #81 |
87. Why support Obama? He's always believed in building a middle class in this country. |
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Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
82. YAWN |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
83. See you tomorrow--or not. |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
84. I don't see it as slander because it makes sense and it is honest. n/t |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
88. Listen... |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
89. imho? |
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RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
91. What do you believe that sentence to be saying? |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
93. Far better than the famous Dems we KNOW who SERVED BushInc's secrecy and privilege |
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