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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:35 PM Original message |
A few thoughts about the Lamont/Lieberman primary. |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. Ned Lamont: Give Early, and Give Often |
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drfresh (424 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
80. Doesn't Lamont already have a boatload of money? |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
2. Hammer meet nail n/t |
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Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
3. That's more than A FEW thoughts, Skinner. |
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bananarepublican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 02:37 AM Response to Reply #3 |
94. k & r! Just one question... |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
4. Bravo! |
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countingbluecars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
5. Well said! |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
6. K&R |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
7. "The November elections are about increasing the number of Democrats" |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
8. Both fought a tough political battle and the better man won. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
9. Honest question, Skinner. |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:52 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Primaries are the best way to pick candidates, IMO. |
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im10ashus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:49 PM Response to Reply #13 |
38. I still can't believe that yesterday it was a "40% voter turnout" |
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PegDAC (906 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:17 PM Response to Reply #38 |
45. I just heard that it was 50%. N/t |
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im10ashus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:36 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. That's great then. |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:41 PM Response to Reply #48 |
72. And this is a percentage of |
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Turn CO Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #38 |
70. One reason is that they don't let Indys vote in primaries |
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dalaigh lllama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #70 |
79. Indys get to vote in MO primaries |
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yellowdogmi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 11:38 PM Response to Reply #70 |
87. I like the idea of a |
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shimmergal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:24 PM Response to Reply #70 |
104. Another thing that helps is |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:53 PM Response to Reply #9 |
54. Democracy is tough. A lot of hard work. Life as a repub is easy, few |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
10. Very well put! K&R |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
11. Just one more "crazy, out-of-touch, extreme librul" that says.. hell yes!! |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
12. Thanx Old Bossman- I'll keep today's gloating to a minimum. n/t |
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ChairmanAgnostic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
14. that bile in back of throat feeling must be contagious. me, too. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
52. "I will never get over the fact that Al Gore picked this ass. " |
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ChairmanAgnostic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:55 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. yes, and I phrased it poorly. |
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Inspired (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:17 PM Response to Reply #52 |
63. Yes, he was forced. |
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kenfrequed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 09:21 AM Response to Reply #52 |
100. I would usually agree. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
15. Thanks Skinner. In the glass half full side of the debate, it |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:56 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. To be fair... |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:00 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Yeah, but there were the Joe sycophants with the trigger ready |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:08 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Here's a little unsolicited advice. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:17 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. You won't have to worry about that from me. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:46 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. On the other hand, I saw a post of mine deleted the other night |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:59 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Now that's the laugh of the day |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. I'm so happy that I'm able to provide you with so many |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:09 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I'm going to nip this sub-thread in the bud right now. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Sorry Skinner. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:17 PM Response to Reply #22 |
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Zensea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
17. I don't understand not being fond of primaries |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
19. sounds good to me |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
21. Great post, man. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. Thanks Skinner |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
28. i will add my thanks to you, skinner -- on several different levels. |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
30. Hey, Skinner, do ya think we can find 4-5 other rightward-leaning... |
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byronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
31. Damn, I love this place. Rip-roarin' or Head-Hurtin' -- |
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Bretttido (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
32. Great to hear Skinner! |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
33. Understood |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
34. "Lieberman lost any goodwill he might have had from me when he declared |
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Raydawg1234 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:48 PM Response to Reply #34 |
51. Lieberman lost my goodwill when he said that we shouldn't question |
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NovaNardis (133 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
35. I think that part of the reason |
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tulip (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
37. Thank you, thank you, thank you |
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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
39. Lieberman lost his chance to be a statesman |
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flamingyouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
40. Thanks, Skinner |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
42. Lieberman's independent run was a moment of clarity for me, too |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. Well said, but I disagree on this point: |
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hvn_nbr_2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:23 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Some will, some won't |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:58 PM Response to Reply #47 |
58. Schumer |
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DallasNE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
44. Kudos Skinner |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
46. AMEN brother!! |
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what now toons (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
49. Big Baby Lie-berman-RINO |
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JanusAscending (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:37 PM Response to Reply #49 |
105. I think you meant DINO dear! |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
50. The worst part of his speech last night was Lieberman calling himself |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
53. I agree with most everything you say - but one point I'd like |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
55. Awesome post Skinner. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
57. Skinner, did you ever get a response from Sen Schumer?? nm |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
59. Thanks for your thoughts, Skinner |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
60. Damn right. I've been a registered indepent all my voting life (except to |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #60 |
66. I've always been a registered independent |
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savemefromdumbya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
61. Lamont is the Democratic candidate period |
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fernsibal (78 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
62. the kiss of death |
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Laurab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
64. Nicely said, Skinner |
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aasleka (465 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #64 |
68. joe |
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tlsmith1963 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
65. Finally! |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
67. Your post is indicitive of why I love your site |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
69. Thanks, Skinner. That's a great post! nt |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
71. Yes!! Thoughtful and fair. |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
73. More than anything, the 2006 Election is about |
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Botany (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
74. Horse Sense? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. You make too much sense for a DUer. |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
76. Thank you for making your position on this clear... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. Your wish is my command... |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:33 PM Response to Reply #78 |
82. Thank you so much! Now we can begin to encourage support |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
77. Question: I am behind Lamont as the Democratic nominee... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:23 PM Response to Reply #77 |
81. Sounds like a perfectly appropriate thing to write about. |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
83. Cheering him on ... |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:44 PM Response to Reply #83 |
85. Well said. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
84. Good analysis |
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aaronbees (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
86. An eloquent call for reconciliation.... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
88. Don't use our bandwidth to support any candidate that is running against a |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
89. nicely put. thanks skinner. n/t |
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rumpel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
90. Thank you, Skinner |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:06 AM Response to Original message |
91. this is it exactly, Skinner: |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
92. Here, here ! |
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Rainscents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
93. Great post, Skinner! |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 03:35 AM Response to Original message |
95. First Dem to Congrat Ned was John Edwards |
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Jim Lane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 04:59 AM Response to Original message |
96. A contrarian view: The role of the blogosphere |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 07:40 AM Response to Reply #96 |
98. I think you missed my point. Perhaps I was not clear. |
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Jim Lane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:18 PM Response to Reply #98 |
103. OK, I think I missed half your point. |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:48 PM Response to Reply #103 |
106. I don't think we actually disagree that much. |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
97. Alec Guiness's character in Bridge on the River Kwai. |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 08:31 AM Response to Original message |
99. "Staying silent will only hurt our party in the long run." |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
101. This is for the best IMHO |
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nasher (66 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 08:00 PM Response to Reply #101 |
108. I don't support Lieberman, Nader or anyone else who wants to defeat |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
102. I don't know about the "Lieberman/hard-fought campaign" stuff. |
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AX10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
107. k&r Skinner! |
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109. I remember getting posts deleted 3 years ago |
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