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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:23 PM Original message |
So Insulting People Who Can't Use Computers Is Good Political Strategy? |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Original message |
Yeah, better they just smile and keep quiet until the election is over |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. The saying that you can't make everyone happy is especially true on the internets |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
24. So you're saying we will win by offending people? |
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Boz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #24 |
36. WHY DO PEOPLE THINK EVERY AD HAS TO RESONATE WITH THEM |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:51 PM Response to Reply #36 |
42. STOP FUCKING SHOUTING OR I WILL FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION. |
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Boz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. Heres your problem right here "I haven't seen the commercial, but" your spoon fed concern is noted |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. I **have** seen the commercial, and he's right. it sucks. |
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Boz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #55 |
93. So it all has to be home runs, good for you. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. Doesn't have to be all home runs |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #47 |
122. And your lack of concern, and lack of understanding, has been noted. |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:03 PM Response to Reply #36 |
71. egocentric not to think how ridiculing non-computer users will win them over |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. I hate to break this to you |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:07 PM Response to Reply #72 |
106. you prove my point: you fail to put yourself in their shoes, to see how things appear to them |
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samuraiguppy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #72 |
125. so very true n/t |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #24 |
53. YES. Worrying about offending people makes you look WEAK |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:09 PM Response to Reply #53 |
108. wrong |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
113. "Worrying about offending people" can also be strategic |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. Mccain has the over 65 crowd already. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
22. Excuse me? What over-65's do you hang out with? The ones I know hate Republicans. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
43. Democrats have historically done well with older voters, and in fact |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
46. Tell that to my Mom and Dad |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. The whining and backbiting is getting annoying. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. It's about being stuck in an era that is long over. |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. I haven't seen it. |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
19. Computer illiteracy is not a class issue. |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #19 |
61. I'm not sure that's true....and I'd like you to support your assertion. |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #19 |
62. I'm not sure that's true....and I'd like you to support your assertion. |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #62 |
73. lots of working class folks are comp illiterate...the ad will alienate them |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. No. It won't alienate them. It will say to them that |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:06 PM Response to Reply #79 |
104. no more qualified than they are? |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #4 |
86. Don't even bring up Edwards. |
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Boz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
6. BTW heres a clue,just because you have a computer,doesnt mean you are more informed |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
7. How is it insulting to ask that your President |
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President_Obama (168 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
8. no, pointing out that the next President should be aware of a backbone of our economy is |
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Iris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #8 |
49. Exactly. |
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Plaid Adder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
9. That's not the only thing in the ad. |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:33 PM Original message |
And, us oldsters remember the GHWB and grocery scanner incident |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
10. Yeah - I thought it might not be the best point to make |
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islandmkl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
11. yeah...older people will be insulted...they want some 'older' guy to run things... |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:32 PM Response to Reply #11 |
28. HELLO? If you don't know how to use a computer, you are not a highly informed voter |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #28 |
50. Most Americans use computers and send e-mail now. |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #50 |
75. not true...lots of working class folks don't use coms...part of US don't even have broadband |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #75 |
83. Your post is stupid and egocentric. |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:03 PM Response to Reply #83 |
102. classist? |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:05 PM Response to Reply #83 |
103. ps: just listen to yourself: "too damn stupid" |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:39 PM Response to Reply #75 |
114. my position is correct. n/t |
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enki23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
12. maybe, just maybe, it might be good for the president to know things that many people don't know |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. VERY good strategy. McCain's running for president-as the "change" candidate but he |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
14. Computer skills are considered basic now. If you can't use one you are in the minority |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
15. How many of our fathers, grandfathers, great aunts are running for president? |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. HELLO, this is about getting our family and friends and neighbors TO VOTE FOR POTUS. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Our family and friends aren't running for president. They don't have to know what the POTUS should |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:38 PM Response to Reply #18 |
37. Once again. Presidents are expected to know lots of things that many of us don't. |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
16. it's not insulting to such people |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
17. Insulting U.S. Senators who are running for Pres probably is..n/t |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
20. It's one way to illustrate how unfit Grandpa Simpson is to lead this country into the 21st century |
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elkston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
21. At first I was mum on the whole "McCain can't use a computer" stuff |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
25. Computers stopped being new-fangled devices for the vast majority |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
26. Oh for god sakes |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
27. 35% of Americans age 65 and up never use a computer or the internet. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
29. Maybe you should have made this as a reply to whatever you're replying to |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
30. I've been a die hard Obama supporter since the beginning... |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
31. CALL THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN AT (866) 675-2008 |
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Overseas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
32. Old people know they are out of touch if they don't know computers by now. |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #32 |
51. some are just stubborn |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
33. No one was insulted |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
34. hey - we agree on something for a change! |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
35. It's like me asking for a job as a surgeon and not knowing anything about the human anatomy. |
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sudopod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #35 |
64. Exactly, we're not voting for |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #64 |
91. You'd think we were, given the last eight years. |
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DuaneBidoux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
38. Insulting McCain, if done right, will work. Unfortunately for US, it always works. |
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Chloroplast (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
39. McCain had this ad coming. Just last night, he spoke of making America a tech leader. |
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Maine-i-acs (989 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
40. YES - a country is much more complicated than a computer; |
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islandmkl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
41. for a general point of reference: |
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anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
44. I think you're overlooking something important |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
45. No, but insulting Presidential candidates who can't use computers is. n/t |
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Iris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
48. It's good strategy because it's not just about checking email. |
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DeschutesRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
52. So long as the people who are basic computer skills illiterate aren't running for president |
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DeeDeeNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
54. My parents are informed older voters who don't use the internet |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
56. I want my president to be able to use a computer. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
57. If said person is running for the presidency, yes. |
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KingFlorez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
58. It's relevant for people running for President |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
59. My grandma doesnt' want to lead the Free World. Big diff!!! |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
60. Yeah |
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sudopod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
63. We should never talk about abortion/gay rights/universal health care |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
65. I don't think the ad is about any of those groups/classes of people. it's about |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
66. Cyber-terrorism is a fact |
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Okie4Obama (188 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
67. Oy. |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
68. I think this is a mistake also. Stick to being out of touch on the issues. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
69. It doesn't insult them, it insults McCant |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
70. it simply causes them to vote rethug n/t |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
74. Someone who wants to be PRESIDENT, should be acquainted with the 21st century |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #74 |
80. it's not that the prez should be comp literate..it's how the ad affects viewers |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. doesn't bother me at all.. but then you may feel otherwise.. hey t's america |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:02 PM Response to Reply #82 |
101. true |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
76. My eighty year old grandfather had internet before I did. |
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NYCGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
77. Maybe you should watch the ENTIRE AD. It's about much more than computer |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
78. I'm older than John McCain. |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:08 PM Original message |
Goddamn right. |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
81. Once again, what's wrong with holding someone running for |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
84. The ad didn't do much for me, but who knows, maybe focus groups |
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flamingdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
85. Same argument as "How can you judge Palin for having a B.A." |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
87. What is this internet you speak of? |
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Guy Whitey Corngood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #87 |
88. It's code for witchcraft. n/t |
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marlakay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
89. We are talking about the leader of our modern world |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
90. Because someone running for President *should* have certain skills. My mom, otoh, |
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Willo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
92. The President should be AT LEAST competent in using every day technology. |
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donna123 (116 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
95. Haven't seen the ad but it doesn't sound that effective to me either |
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Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
96. Oh, boo hoo hoo, it's a crying shame whining again!!! |
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mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
97. I think it is disgraceful that someone running for the highest office |
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jeanmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
98. I agree, I cringed at the ad and it should have never been run |
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thestrugglecontinues (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #98 |
100. Anyone notice why McCain can't use a computer? |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #100 |
110. You don't need to type on a keyboard to use a computer |
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catnhatnh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
99. Perhaps, like me... |
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crazy_vanilla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
105. however |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
107. I feel the exact same way |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
109. A lot of uber wealthy people find the InterTubes far too plebeian... |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
111. A child can use a computer. McCain can't. That is bad. nt |
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gulliver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
112. Not a good idea. Detracts from the rest of the ad. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
115. Even very rural people know they are getting behind |
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mokawanis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
116. petty concern |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
117. Not "people". Presidential candidates. |
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taddles (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
118. The leader of the free world |
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lynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
119. I wasn't fond of the ad. Thought it made us look petty. |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
120. I know people who don't use a PC. None would consider that a qualification for POTUS. |
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jane_pippin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
121. My gramma isn't running for President in an age where computer technology |
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Oak2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
123. Right, right... |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
124. Watch this |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
126. Pathetic post. |
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