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CokeMachine

(1,018 posts)
142. +1000
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 03:33 PM
Feb 2013

Just what I wanted to say but being relatively new I wouldn't dare. There was a lot of the same shit being spouted during the fire storms in Colorado last year. I even had a couple of posts hidden for telling it like you did.

I would repost the links. If people think they can say that SHIT, they can say it to EVERYONE! patrice Feb 2013 #1
Bless their hearts, some people just can't wait to bash on those they love to hate n/t Fumesucker Feb 2013 #2
really dg.. link this stuff annabanana Feb 2013 #3
lookie here DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #82
I've had to correct people on that Aerows Feb 2013 #129
Liberals and Democrats tend to wrap themselves in a comfy blanket The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #4
Of course I want to advocate gov't help for these Americans, but we equally should point out the Rectangle Feb 2013 #47
of course nobody should be denied aid, just because their reps (and the people who voted for niyad Feb 2013 #5
As I recall, 31 Republican Senators voted against Sandy aid, probably including the two from indepat Feb 2013 #6
Ditto. elleng Feb 2013 #15
IIRC, the MS delegation voted for Sandy relief. intheflow Feb 2013 #119
And you would be wrong Aerows Feb 2013 #127
Some DU'rs see life through a prism defined by party. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #7
bingo Marrah_G Feb 2013 #8
+1 n/t Catherina Feb 2013 #10
Welcome to DU.... tammywammy Feb 2013 #9
We got some backwards thinking on this forum davidn3600 Feb 2013 #11
This is NOT who we are! Bake Feb 2013 #12
There are times when I'd love to say exactly what I feel kentauros Feb 2013 #140
A small minority with small minds, small consciences and small hearts Catherina Feb 2013 #13
I doubt it, elleng Feb 2013 #14
Not so sure. Straw Man Feb 2013 #19
Guess so. elleng Feb 2013 #20
Some people treat politics like professional sports. Straw Man Feb 2013 #16
kick Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #17
At the risk of becoming another pariah in your eyes; greiner3 Feb 2013 #18
The problem with the Intertubes is that every stupid asshole has a voice Burma Jones Feb 2013 #21
It is right to point out the hypocracy - but not to oppose aid. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2013 #22
I am going to take another shower--just read some of the comments in the first linked post-- niyad Feb 2013 #23
Kick cordelia Feb 2013 #24
K & R Sissyk Feb 2013 #25
They did it last week during the Georgia tornadoes as well Glitterati Feb 2013 #26
It's like Robertson condemning disaster areas for sins, it feels the same way and is wrong. freshwest Feb 2013 #143
I was not one of the people saying they deserved no aid notadmblnd Feb 2013 #27
Tornado season is just getting cranked up! MuseRider Feb 2013 #28
I think we are all guilty redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 #29
I think you meant "Republicans voted against Federal aid" for victims of Hurricane Sandy, right? Chorophyll Feb 2013 #30
Ah yes. I was in that first--uh--person's sights. He represents DU like the RW represents MS. nolabear Feb 2013 #31
We do Aerows Feb 2013 #130
And I'm a MS and nola transplant to the PNW. Days like today I miss it mightily. Happy Mardi Gras! nolabear Feb 2013 #131
Laissez les bons temps rouler, cher :) Aerows Feb 2013 #132
Probably smart. I hear it's a rainy one. And I am NOT as young as I once was! nolabear Feb 2013 #133
I remember a Mardi Gras Aerows Feb 2013 #135
Pretty disgusted.. Texasgal Feb 2013 #32
It's not just southern bashing--it's state bashing. I live in Arizona and panader0 Feb 2013 #33
I understand that... Texasgal Feb 2013 #34
State bashing, ignorant stereo typing and REAL stupid thinking.. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #35
Elections have consequences jeff47 Feb 2013 #36
Go right ahead. Punish those politicians Glitterati Feb 2013 #37
Would be nice if you bothered to read my post before replying. (nt) jeff47 Feb 2013 #38
I read it. Glitterati Feb 2013 #39
So you just decided to ignore the parts where I said not to deny aid. jeff47 Feb 2013 #42
Your sermons are the problem Glitterati Feb 2013 #44
I'm having severe doubts about your claim to read what I write jeff47 Feb 2013 #53
You are coming through loud and clear Glitterati Feb 2013 #59
Considering you still think I want to deny aid jeff47 Feb 2013 #71
In your own words Glitterati Feb 2013 #72
Because I only wrote one sentence. jeff47 Feb 2013 #118
Amen Aerows Feb 2013 #134
Stand 'em up in front of the House and Senate and throw rotten tomatoes at them. Bake Feb 2013 #41
Even better idea..... Glitterati Feb 2013 #43
I like that! but AFTER the tomato-ing! Bake Feb 2013 #49
Can you clarify Texasgal Feb 2013 #45
You know exactly what he/she meant Glitterati Feb 2013 #48
I assure you I can speak for myself. jeff47 Feb 2013 #51
You might consider that you're speaking on/for DU as well Glitterati Feb 2013 #61
Here, lemme help jeff47 Feb 2013 #69
You made yourself entirely clear Glitterati Feb 2013 #76
That electing evil bastards who would deny such aid to others should have consequences. jeff47 Feb 2013 #50
I am really trying to get this Texasgal Feb 2013 #55
The entire point is I don't have a good idea for consequeces jeff47 Feb 2013 #67
I completely understand your position. Texasgal Feb 2013 #73
Your point is completely invalid Glitterati Feb 2013 #74
So now you don't want to send any disaster aid? jeff47 Feb 2013 #83
Normally, we don't request federal aid Glitterati Feb 2013 #87
The answer to your question is "No, not on stuff like this." Posteritatis Feb 2013 #68
And if you bothered to read what I wrote, you'd find I'm not calling for that. jeff47 Feb 2013 #70
Here's a clue, Jeff Glitterati Feb 2013 #84
Here's a clue for you jeff47 Feb 2013 #86
No it's not Glitterati Feb 2013 #88
Can't even read the title of the thread? jeff47 Feb 2013 #117
If folks in the south have such an abundance of compassion, Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #90
Write and ask Glitterati Feb 2013 #91
Great answer. n/t Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #92
You don't deserve any more than you got. Deal with it. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #94
Excellent. Succinct and straight to the heart of the matter. cordelia Feb 2013 #101
I deserve an answer. Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #102
You deserve nothing Glitterati Feb 2013 #104
I said great plains AND southwest. Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #106
Oh, you mean the Northeast? Glitterati Feb 2013 #107
California! They'll be surprised they've been lumped in Glitterati Feb 2013 #109
That southern "education" of yours has failed you terribly. Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #110
Oh honey, I was educated in the midwest Glitterati Feb 2013 #112
Southern Dems do what they can Texasgal Feb 2013 #105
+1000 CokeMachine Feb 2013 #142
If you don't understand that these reps can vote any way they want once they get in office.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #93
These reps campaign on anti-government sentiment. Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #97
Yep....just how I thought you would respond....s-squared, d-squared. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #98
You don't know that, you can't know that Glitterati Feb 2013 #99
The problem is those same representatives are screwing over their own state. However, it should be still_one Feb 2013 #115
Is THAT what the senators from AL and MS did? Are you sure? hughee99 Feb 2013 #136
DURec, and prayers for the suffering. bvar22 Feb 2013 #40
may we always hold ourselves to a higher standard than republicans dembotoz Feb 2013 #46
Exactly ripcord Feb 2013 #123
Yeah I completely reject that bs attitude of youre either with us or against us Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #52
That's the beauty of the strong sense of community in southern small towns. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #60
I agree. Texasgal Feb 2013 #62
Unlike most places we KNOW our neighbors Glitterati Feb 2013 #63
I haven't quite figured out why so many supposed "liberals" make such hateful comments.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #54
Irrational AND Stupid! N/T Texasgal Feb 2013 #56
Reflex reaction. People hear the haters from the South and fail to recognize bluestate10 Feb 2013 #95
i would vote against a Democratic Senator/Congress person who votes against Aid JI7 Feb 2013 #57
heres one :/ Go Vols Feb 2013 #141
I think they should get all the aid they need bluestateguy Feb 2013 #58
When I do come across one of these posts... LanternWaste Feb 2013 #64
I find your words comforting and helpful. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #65
I am sorry to see that damage. I personally want help sent right away. bluestate10 Feb 2013 #66
whoever said that are assholes not worthy of the attention they seek. Whisp Feb 2013 #75
Maybe they were just trying to make the point that very red states treestar Feb 2013 #77
it's hard not to take it personally Texasgal Feb 2013 #79
If you and they know there are liberals living in Red States than why don't you and they think.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #96
You see, it's those all knowing, smart northerners who shove that money down here Glitterati Feb 2013 #100
Unfortunately it IS that Texasgal Feb 2013 #103
They are bashing the State itself. treestar Feb 2013 #149
That's NOT their intent, and you should know that. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #150
Says who? treestar Feb 2013 #151
Good-bye and good luck. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #152
They should get their aid, but their legislators should be held up for ridicule. n/t Ian David Feb 2013 #78
As if they won't by us Southern Dems? Texasgal Feb 2013 #80
I mean he should have to stand next to Obama and be publicly dressed-down... Ian David Feb 2013 #81
Don't you mean IF Obama shows up Glitterati Feb 2013 #89
If aid is needed (it is) xmas74 Feb 2013 #85
Didn't we already have one post like this? n-t Logical Feb 2013 #108
Dunno. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #113
I think one scolding is enough. n-t Logical Feb 2013 #116
Get a grip. intheflow Feb 2013 #120
But one can never have too many "blame the victims" posts, right? cordelia Feb 2013 #122
That was last week - Georgia tornadoes Glitterati Feb 2013 #114
Perspective is everything, and disasters have no political affiliation. still_one Feb 2013 #111
In AL, Macon county went for Obama by 87% ... eppur_se_muova Feb 2013 #121
The state requested Fed. aid for tornado disasters in 2011 and 2012. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #124
BOTH Senators from MS Aerows Feb 2013 #125
Maybe we need to put that in a sig line.... dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #126
No kidding! Aerows Feb 2013 #128
You don't believe most DUers take that attitude, I assume. MADem Feb 2013 #137
I said " some Du-ers" and "more than one DU member " dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #139
I am just trying to tamp down the "j'accuse" vibe before it has a chance to MADem Feb 2013 #144
The cooking.....ohhhh yeah. Deep fried everything. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #145
Barbecue. Chicken and waffles. Fried okra. A thousand iterations of mac-n-cheese. MADem Feb 2013 #147
+1 HiPointDem Feb 2013 #138
Think you meant Sandy, not Sandy Hook. hay rick Feb 2013 #146
lol..you are right...I meant Sandy dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #148
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