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In reply to the discussion: It has come to my attention that this is satire. I am sorry if I [View all]disclaimer
(1 post)108. Don't wanna be a liberal birth-er
I think things like this are dangerous to the progressive cause. This is being posted as a truth in some instances, and that undermines the higher road that we'd like to take. If it's left up for entertainment purposes a more explicit disclaimer would be appropriate. I do not disagree with the sentiment however. It's a fine piece of writing in my opinion.
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It's also dangerous - some of us take ideas from here and discuss them elsewhere.
reformist2
Aug 2012
#56
If anybody votes for him after reading that, they ARE what's wrong with America today. nt
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#6
I hope this is verifiably true as a quote. Because it seems like a campaign ender.
TwilightGardener
Aug 2012
#8
It's not true. If you follow the link to the original source, it's an Onion-type site n/t
arcane1
Aug 2012
#25
I am setting a timer and kicking this story every half hour if other people don't!
DonRedwood
Aug 2012
#12
Geez at least Bush got himself into the National Guard so he had some semblance of serving
LynneSin
Aug 2012
#14
Well, it's kind of silly to spread it around without a notice that it's satire, then. Doesn't seem
TwilightGardener
Aug 2012
#26
Is all their stuff this unfunny? If so, they don't get to hide behind the "satire" figleaf, imo.
reformist2
Aug 2012
#51
Yeah, the link in the OP doesn't mention it, but I blame that site and not the poster
arcane1
Aug 2012
#72
A Vietnam veteran shouted, “Fuck you, Romney! You wouldn’t know service if it bit you on your well
Segami
Aug 2012
#19
Not that I don't believe that he would say this, but I'd need to see more corroboration. but k&r
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#36
People, this is satire from FreeWoodPost.com in June. NOT real news. Link to original post:
highplainsdem
Aug 2012
#45
i guess my friends who died or were maimed weren't near as important as your sorry ass
spanone
Aug 2012
#47
I think you should label this as satire because it's too close to reality. took back my rec.
HiPointDem
Aug 2012
#49
You fucking arrogant mother fucking bastard. May you rot in hell with a rat in your mouth.
Autumn
Aug 2012
#67
False. Snopes link below. Please edit the post to point out the satire. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Aug 2012
#75
posting this without labelling it as satire is irresponsible and dangerous
scheming daemons
Aug 2012
#76
You serve us so well, Mittens, by hiding your tax returns and thereby not letting the people
indepat
Aug 2012
#79
it happens. Don't feel too bad about it. It was totally believable as a true story.
librechik
Aug 2012
#84
Them you appear to be guilty of precisely the same transgression you indict others for...
LanternWaste
Aug 2012
#91