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2. Good response

Reply to GitRDun (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:50 PM

Nov 2012

The problem is they realize they have an addiction to follow what's said and shown on TV, but are perfectly comfortable in repeated every meme. It'll probably be generation, taking their erred ways with them until the bitter end and the next generation finally able to reach consensus and make real progress in growing the depth of our democracy.

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They are still mourning [View all] GitRDun Nov 2012 OP

I think you were very tactful. Siwsan Nov 2012 #1

One of my favorite bumperstickers is: Mira Nov 2012 #12

Good response ffr Nov 2012 #2

Completely Agree GitRDun Nov 2012 #4

People said that about my generation. drm604 Nov 2012 #23

I am 50, definitely in the battle for change GitRDun Nov 2012 #25

I thought your answer was excellent Frances Nov 2012 #3

I do, too. Many of these people DO need to be confronted. calimary Nov 2012 #30

I am glad you chose to confront randr Nov 2012 #5

You just hit the nail DIRECTLY on the head. Each time we allow these "alternate" facts and... Raster Nov 2012 #6

The <spit> insert cracked me up! GitRDun Nov 2012 #8

And I mean it. In fact, I generally do spit whenever I say the name. I have to do something... Raster Nov 2012 #9

Reinstate the fairness doctrine ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #19

I agree. FYI: Some of the right-wing programming, including Limpalls, is provided... Raster Nov 2012 #24

Funny the "Fair and Balanced" channel wouldn't support the Fairness Doctrine. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #27

+1,000,000! These statements CANNOT be allowed to stand. They MUST be challenged. calimary Nov 2012 #34

I LOVE your response. nt EmilyAnne Nov 2012 #7

Loved your response Carolina Nov 2012 #10

I call it throwing seeds under the snow Mira Nov 2012 #11

Lovely analogy. Raster Nov 2012 #14

I was discussing going to the beach for a tan this summer and some guy said,... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #13

"He declared how horrible it was that the country is going in such an awful direction." Liberalagogo Nov 2012 #15

I decided a long time ago that I was too old and life was...... Bonhomme Richard Nov 2012 #16

Three words for you ejbr Nov 2012 #17

Great reply brush Nov 2012 #18

i totally agree with you!!!!!!! going along to get along is NOT positive BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #20

Wow what a great response! Tumbulu Nov 2012 #21

Thanks GitRDun Nov 2012 #22

Agreed! Why is it that the righties just assume everyone else agrees with them? If we don't speak up Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #26

Exactly kydo Nov 2012 #28

Good for you. MuttLikeMe Nov 2012 #29

Welcome to DU, MuttLikeMe! calimary Nov 2012 #35

Post of the Day! Tarheel_Dem Nov 2012 #31

Absolutely bongbong Nov 2012 #32

Touche' GirRDun! Cha Nov 2012 #33

Good for you. OnionPatch Nov 2012 #36

I don't let them get away with their bullshit either Skittles Nov 2012 #37

If someone is going to pick a political fight at his daughter's wedding reception....he deserves a yellowcanine Nov 2012 #38

I agree...i'm trying the same jenlucu Nov 2012 #39