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Dark n Stormy Knight

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28. Sure, let's just "move on" from RW obstuctionsim and the lie that it's Obama who won't work with the
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:54 AM
Nov 2012

other side. Would you mind letting the Rs know that's the plan? I'm sure if you just say the word...

Yeah, McCain was also "gracious". That ended two weeks after the election and look at him now. smorkingapple Nov 2012 #1
Luckily Mitt's not a member of Congress Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #7
Not an elected official at all, so why did President Obama say he'll sit down with him? Why Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #15
No, remember....he's "unemployed" BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #25
Didn't hear about that Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #26
It was in the President's acceptance speech. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #30
I think that the president realizes that the nation is divided and he needs to try and get past politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2012 #39
No doubt that is the president's hope, and I wish him luck, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #43
What's the big deal? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #50
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PBO was just being gracious... nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #51
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Good post about that: NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #57
Thanks for the link. I tend to agree with the replies that say Romney is not interested. Among the Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #59
Think I'll have to stop setting hardball on the DVR. sammytko Nov 2012 #2
He did not look sincere, IMO. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2012 #3
Though, to be fair, he never looks sincere! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #31
He "graciously" made us wait two hours to concede Sedona Nov 2012 #4
Bingo! Though, to be fair, he was locked in the hotel bathroom crying for a good 45 minutes after Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #16
I heard he is retiring. I think that is a good idea. He was helpful during the campaign. Probably demgrrrll Nov 2012 #5
To be clear, I actually like Chris. He is an overemotional, loud, opinionated Irishman, and I can Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #19
It was gracious, which is why it didn't match ANYTHING he did for the past 18 months. NCLefty Nov 2012 #6
Well, to be fair to Mittens, he does beac Nov 2012 #38
I thought he looked sick! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #44
His praise for Ryan nobunnyclue Nov 2012 #8
will that jerk be in congress? goclark Nov 2012 #14
Yes, unfortunately Ryan won his local race. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #34
I noticed that as well. The rally call, as well as the double-edged prayer sword, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #20
Who is this "Mitt Romney" you speak of? reflection Nov 2012 #9
Please folks, let's not turn into republicans here, MrYikes Nov 2012 #10
Whether or not "we" view these shows, and I find many of them quite useful for various reasons, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #23
I was particularly annoyed with Tweety last night when he slathered praise on Romney Grammy23 Nov 2012 #11
I'm with you on all of that. I don't give a single damn if he is a "good family man" (raised a large Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #24
It's like Sarah Palin in the Biden debate DrToast Nov 2012 #12
I know! I'm surprised he didn't start the speech with, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #27
WTF? He acted like a kid forced to apologize by the Principal. Frank Cannon Nov 2012 #13
I didn't hear an apology inside that speech.... Impious Nov 2012 #17
I did not find it at all gracious union_maid Nov 2012 #18
He's spent years and years saying things in ways that manage to fool lots of people. But he doesn't Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #35
He had to be forced into conceding by RNC insiders obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #21
I'll bet he and the Queen were both dragged to the backstage area kicking and screaming. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #29
When even McCain and Plain had more dignity than you... obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #32
His speech was fine, time to move on. MadBadger Nov 2012 #22
Sure, let's just "move on" from RW obstuctionsim and the lie that it's Obama who won't work with the Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #28
We are talking about a concession speech... MadBadger Nov 2012 #36
Exactly! So *concede* sincerely. You, of course, are free to move on. But if you compare these two Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #41
This article supports my impressions... Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #42
What were you expecting to hear from Romney? gravity Nov 2012 #33
As I clearly stated in my OP, it was not more I wanted, but less. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #37
Article from the WaPo: Historian: Romney speech ‘cleared the bar,’ but barely Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #45
Romney said the bare minimum niceties in a very short speech. bushisanidiot Nov 2012 #40
he is an actor who now can amend his 2011 tax return and get more money back Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #46
No reason he hasn't already done that, right? Who would know who would tell us? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #48
simply not true ... here are the figures Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #55
Nope. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #60
thanks -- will double check with another 2 M in donations Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #61
That's Why november3rd Nov 2012 #47
I believe you are correct on both counts: he can't and that's at least one reason he lost. A very Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #49
Creepy! My ex watched Mitt speak for the first time last night.. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #54
Creepy, phony, forced, and weird! Great campaign slogan! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #58
Totally fake! Typical R$. And for him of all people to reference "honesty and integrity" - I damn WestSeattle2 Nov 2012 #56
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