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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:00 AM Original message |
So many think they will "punish" the Democrats by sitting out November, |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:12 AM Response to Original message |
1. I don't disagree with you |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:52 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I disagree with your friend. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:00 AM Response to Reply #6 |
14. I don't believe I am actually going to say this .... but .............. |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:25 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. We are like... |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:06 AM Response to Reply #14 |
28. Gen X is just like the boomers? LOL. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:48 AM Response to Reply #28 |
39. I am a Gen Xer, too. And yes, we are turning into our parents ............ |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:26 PM Response to Reply #14 |
60. You're referring to the rightwing Boomers, right? |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. I am saying that many boomers who were liberals sold out their values a long time ago ............ |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:30 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. A few, I'm sure there were. That is bound to happen when the |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:34 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. This is the problem ............. |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 12:15 AM Response to Reply #68 |
73. Well, you won't find me disagreeing that |
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Chef Eric (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 04:43 AM Response to Reply #6 |
75. You're damned right I don't appreciate how "hard" it has been for President Obama. |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
30. are they saying we didn't hit rock bottom |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 10:15 AM Response to Reply #30 |
41. That wasn't rock bottom. If you really want to see rock bottom ............ |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 12:00 PM Response to Reply #41 |
47. well, that depresses me |
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nenagh (657 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
2. Suggestion only: Vote Dem in Nov to fight Fox News.. |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
74. Would you please post that as an OP? |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:38 AM Response to Original message |
3. I will be voting for Joe Sestak for Senate,and Dan Onorato for Governor here in PA, |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
4. We suck; but they suck more! |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:37 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I think the american people suck. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:12 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. It's the economy, stupid! |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:50 AM Response to Reply #15 |
24. Well...if that's the case, it proves my point.... |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:44 AM Response to Original message |
5. You are probably correct, but I do not understand how they can rationalize it that way. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 06:56 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. I am sure that those that support DLC ideology will do their bit |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:36 AM Response to Reply #7 |
38. Ah. So only those whose investments are paying off should vote. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
8. So that is fine - go to the polls and vote. That takes a few minutes. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:51 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. Certainly - but many people won't bother to vote for what they percieve as a |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:07 AM Response to Reply #13 |
29. Oh it's a very conservative administration, they always are |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:31 AM Response to Reply #8 |
20. The system is rigged in favour of the powerful and wealthy |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:12 AM Response to Reply #20 |
32. I agree, the only way you have freedom is if you have the economic |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:36 AM Response to Original message |
9. The reasons that apathetic voters went to the polls in Nov 2008 won't motivate now |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:48 AM Response to Original message |
11. Some might think, why help the Demsocrats continuously enable |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
35. I understand the anger and hurt, but still can't agree to that. It hurts |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
12. I will vote for whom I can... |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
16. STAYING HOME rewards Repukes for past policies & wishes they return. |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:30 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Their strategy has 2 very simple parts .... |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:33 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. "choice we have in Nov, going forward or going backward "..... |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
27. It is that simple. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 10:43 AM Response to Reply #19 |
43. Here's the problem ............ |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:15 PM Response to Reply #43 |
59. Okay then what is worst whining or doing something nobody promised a rose garden w/o thorns... |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:43 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. Then you didn't fully read the post, otherwise you would of seen that ......... |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
17. Folks should think about the recent extension of unemployment benefits ... |
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cornermouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
22. Its not about "punishing" anyone. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
23. Obama is not George W. Bush |
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impik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 12:41 PM Response to Reply #23 |
50. You win the the award for the most ridiculous post of the day |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:00 PM Response to Reply #50 |
71. Oh sorry, I must have interrupted your fan club meeting. |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
25. Good post. Anyone who thinks helping RePUKES by default is "punishing" Democrats, that is STUPID! |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
26. In November, none of us votes for Obama so get over it |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
31. I will be voting in November. How can I not? I get to vote for Ned Lamont for Governor. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 02:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
57. And that's how to do it. Get more progressives in. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 05:00 PM Response to Reply #57 |
65. I hope he just retires in 2012, his poll #'s here are crap right now. |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
33. look, how many times do i have to say it.... |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:16 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. MASS INDEPENDENT POLITICAL ACTION IS THE ANSWER. |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:20 AM Response to Reply #36 |
37. the voice crying in the wilderness thanks you. nt |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 10:30 AM Response to Reply #36 |
42. I wrote about this the other day .............. |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 11:20 AM Response to Reply #33 |
46. "It's a Bugs Life" |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 12:03 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. your way has proved wrong over and over again. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:15 PM Response to Reply #33 |
58. It's a little more complex than that and it's not an either or. |
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tranche (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:34 PM Response to Reply #33 |
61. If my memory didn't span more than 10 years I may have agreed with you. |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
34. I'll vote. But I won't bust my ass like I did in 2008. Nor will I give what's |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
40. I have no intention of punishing anyone |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
44. Second rate event? |
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pmorlan1 (763 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
45. It's not punishment |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
51. Mark |
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SunsetDreams (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:44 PM Response to Reply #51 |
69. + 1000 |
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judesedit (450 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
52. If they sit out or vote republican, they will be punishing THEMSELVES! |
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Chef Eric (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 05:10 AM Response to Reply #52 |
76. And if Democratic candidates have that attitude, they will lose. |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
53. The only workable solution is to elect better Democrats |
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Oregone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
54. "Punish" them? Maybe they just don't want to "reward" them |
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tranche (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 03:35 PM Response to Reply #54 |
62. I think it comes down to how fast you'd like to veer right. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 05:07 PM Response to Reply #54 |
66. I like to vote "for" a Dem then against a Rethug. |
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WingDinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
55. The left are stupid.; The right said Obama promised trans, and bi-p |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
56. i dont see many people suggesting that at all. |
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quaker bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
70. One cannot punish a political party |
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golfguru (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-25-10 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
72. It's not us who will sit out |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
77. I agree with You |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
78. They only represented the Corporations, they had their chance. |
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