| 87. Why not start a "candidate review" forum? |
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Move all the GD discussions about candidate issues to a new forum and see how people deal handle it there -- implement rules there if needed. Let GD go back to being a "general discussion", since it has pretty much become the forum to discuss pros and cons of candidates....
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| -Proposed rules to start threads in the General Discussion forum. (#3) |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:04 PM |
#0 |
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Restating my earlier question...what will be the policies regarding polls? |
goobergunch |
Sep-29-03 06:06 PM |
#1 |
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Don't know. |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:13 PM |
#6 |
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Thanks |
goobergunch |
Sep-29-03 06:15 PM |
#8 |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you |
mcar |
Sep-29-03 06:07 PM |
#2 |
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these rules are startin to suck up valuble above-the-fold real estate ;-) |
bpilgrim |
Sep-29-03 06:08 PM |
#3 |
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I support the rules |
jiacinto |
Sep-29-03 06:09 PM |
#4 |
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DU's Patriot Act? |
stickdog |
Sep-29-03 06:12 PM |
#5 |
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#3 is a bad idea |
imhotep |
Sep-29-03 06:16 PM |
# |
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Ah, yes. The obligatory Patriot Act comparison. |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:16 PM |
#9 |
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Nitpicky question regarding Zell Miller |
goobergunch |
Sep-29-03 06:20 PM |
#14 |
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Fair enough. I just think it's going a bit too far. |
stickdog |
Sep-29-03 06:32 PM |
#24 |
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Skinner then why not |
Spentastic |
Sep-30-03 04:26 AM |
#162 |
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I think #3 also deals with Lieberman |
jiacinto |
Sep-29-03 06:17 PM |
#11 |
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speaking of unfair maligning |
Iverson |
Sep-29-03 06:20 PM |
#15 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Sep-29-03 07:01 PM |
#39 |
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I changed my mind. n/t |
newyawker99 |
Sep-29-03 06:18 PM |
#12 |
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I think of it as DU's Fluffy Bunny Act |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 08:38 PM |
#66 |
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Yes, hands off Clark. |
Why |
Sep-30-03 09:08 AM |
#188 |
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Thank you.................. |
DumpGump |
Sep-29-03 06:14 PM |
#7 |
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I totally understand, DumpGump |
DulceDecorum |
Sep-29-03 06:24 PM |
#18 |
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Thanks! I've read it! And am looking forward to voting on them... |
zidzi |
Sep-29-03 06:16 PM |
#10 |
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Re: the vote--are you looking for a mandate? (repost from last thread) |
catpower2000 |
Sep-29-03 06:19 PM |
#13 |
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We're just looking for a majority. |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:24 PM |
#19 |
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Just curious |
zeemike |
Sep-29-03 06:33 PM |
#25 |
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The software only allows one vote per username. |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:40 PM |
#31 |
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That is good |
zeemike |
Sep-29-03 06:53 PM |
#36 |
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Just want to reiterate my no vote |
quinnox |
Sep-29-03 06:21 PM |
#16 |
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Bribes like this |
stickdog |
Sep-29-03 06:37 PM |
#28 |
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Just want to reiterate my yes vote |
Booberdawg |
Sep-29-03 06:49 PM |
#33 |
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Another Question |
imhotep |
Sep-29-03 06:23 PM |
#17 |
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We vote because we are democratic |
DulceDecorum |
Sep-29-03 06:26 PM |
#21 |
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the question |
imhotep |
Sep-29-03 06:31 PM |
#22 |
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Good question. |
Skinner |
Sep-29-03 06:38 PM |
#29 |
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thanks |
imhotep |
Sep-29-03 08:03 PM |
#53 |
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Yes, it will be ugly but... |
Romberry |
Sep-29-03 08:36 PM |
#63 |
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Repost: Vote to keep the GD we all love, vote NO on the new rules! |
Devils Advocate NZ |
Sep-29-03 06:24 PM |
#20 |
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on your first response, (re: let the threads die) |
starscape |
Sep-29-03 06:35 PM |
#26 |
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I have never seen a thread with only "kicks" in it. |
Devils Advocate NZ |
Sep-29-03 06:49 PM |
#34 |
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well, it happened. |
starscape |
Sep-29-03 06:55 PM |
#37 |
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I understand - being from NZ I miss some of the afternoon stuff |
Devils Advocate NZ |
Sep-29-03 07:12 PM |
#44 |
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You are indeed aptly named.... |
Ardee |
Sep-29-03 07:10 PM |
#42 |
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Thank you. |
Devils Advocate NZ |
Sep-29-03 07:30 PM |
#46 |
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Why I cannot vote for these rules.... |
kentuck |
Sep-29-03 06:32 PM |
#23 |
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but... |
starscape |
Sep-29-03 06:38 PM |
#30 |
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I generally am reluctant to support additional rules. However: |
TennesseeWalker |
Sep-29-03 06:37 PM |
#27 |
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I have been thinking that the transition to the new rules |
newyawker99 |
Sep-29-03 06:48 PM |
#32 |
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Interesting... |
rasputin1952 |
Sep-29-03 06:51 PM |
#35 |
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I guess I don't mind profanity |
eleny |
Sep-29-03 06:59 PM |
#38 |
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I'm Voting "NO" to Censorship on DU |
welshTerrier2 |
Sep-29-03 07:02 PM |
#40 |
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Tough call. But when in doubt, I say |
Brucey |
Sep-29-03 07:04 PM |
#41 |
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I support the proposed rules |
quaker bill |
Sep-29-03 07:11 PM |
#43 |
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a question Skinner |
IkeWarnedUs |
Sep-29-03 07:18 PM |
#45 |
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thread # 3 and post #3 urging everybody to vote against these rules |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 07:31 PM |
#47 |
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Huh? |
goobergunch |
Sep-29-03 07:35 PM |
#48 |
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My third post saying "vote no" |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 07:36 PM |
#49 |
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Ah |
goobergunch |
Sep-30-03 06:22 AM |
#173 |
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Something must be done, but this draft is too heavy on censorship. |
RichM |
Sep-29-03 07:48 PM |
#50 |
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this really is the problem with the rules |
welshTerrier2 |
Sep-29-03 08:01 PM |
#52 |
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I agree. |
Suspicious |
Sep-29-03 08:58 PM |
#76 |
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dupe |
roughsatori |
Sep-29-03 10:42 PM |
#118 |
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3,4,5 seem like a "protection program" for Clark and his supporters |
roughsatori |
Sep-29-03 10:43 PM |
#119 |
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Well, I dunno. I think I'm with Walt here. |
DrBB |
Sep-29-03 07:55 PM |
#51 |
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I intend to vote "NO". |
Spider Jerusalem |
Sep-29-03 08:03 PM |
#54 |
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Politics is war....? and war is hell ? |
kentuck |
Sep-29-03 08:07 PM |
#55 |
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If this doesn't get voted down, I'm outta here |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 08:25 PM |
#60 |
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I like the fluffy bunny |
Stevie D |
Sep-29-03 09:07 PM |
#82 |
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Probably not many |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:21 PM |
#90 |
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I've got a feeling |
Stevie D |
Sep-29-03 09:32 PM |
#97 |
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I predict 72% in favor of the Fluffy Bunny Act |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:40 PM |
#100 |
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latest poll results |
Ardee |
Sep-30-03 06:10 AM |
#170 |
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Since my post was a *prediction* and not *poll results* |
Walt Starr |
Sep-30-03 07:55 AM |
#179 |
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the problem is we need warriors..not fluffy bunnies |
bearfartinthewoods |
Sep-30-03 07:13 AM |
#177 |
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Why would it "win in a landslide"...? |
JDWalley |
Sep-29-03 09:59 PM |
#105 |
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Excellent and reasonable if you ask me. |
Romberry |
Sep-29-03 08:12 PM |
#56 |
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Well, at least people wouldn't be allowed to accuse Kerry of being BFEE |
curse10 |
Sep-29-03 08:15 PM |
#57 |
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with all due respect |
Ardee |
Sep-30-03 06:14 AM |
#171 |
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not crazy about it |
GreenArrow |
Sep-29-03 08:18 PM |
#58 |
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Thank God! Maybe I will venture back into GDF after these are enacted |
jchild |
Sep-29-03 08:23 PM |
#59 |
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I support these fair rules 100%... |
Dr Fate |
Sep-29-03 08:27 PM |
#61 |
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Where can I vote on these piece of trash "rules"? |
Enraged American |
Sep-29-03 08:28 PM |
#62 |
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Only the government can restrict your speech... |
Dr Fate |
Sep-29-03 08:37 PM |
#64 |
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I think you should read the original post again |
Booberdawg |
Sep-29-03 08:53 PM |
#73 |
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I will vote "no" despite my agreement with most of these rules.... |
mike_c |
Sep-29-03 08:37 PM |
#65 |
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I intend to vote 'yes' |
inthecorneroverhere |
Sep-29-03 08:39 PM |
#67 |
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Vote no! |
philosophie_en_rose |
Sep-29-03 08:39 PM |
#68 |
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The candidates themselves |
gate of the sun |
Sep-29-03 08:42 PM |
#69 |
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Isn't "inflammatory rhetoric" in the eye of the beholder? |
LalahLand |
Sep-29-03 08:43 PM |
#70 |
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Thanks, but no thanks |
SWPAdem |
Sep-29-03 08:44 PM |
#71 |
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Hard to remember? |
Dr Fate |
Sep-29-03 08:48 PM |
#72 |
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Gee, |
SWPAdem |
Sep-29-03 09:02 PM |
#78 |
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The rules are more specific than that. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Sep-29-03 09:05 PM |
#80 |
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Hypotheticals: LaRouche, Trafficant, Jeffords, etc. |
rsammel |
Sep-29-03 08:55 PM |
#74 |
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That's a heck of alot to remember. IMHO, it might be best to either phase |
w4rma |
Sep-29-03 08:58 PM |
#75 |
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Question on.... |
DemVet |
Sep-29-03 09:00 PM |
#77 |
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Skinner - Follow up to Same Question Different Angle |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 01:56 AM |
#139 |
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I'm also concerned with.. |
DemVet |
Sep-29-03 09:04 PM |
#79 |
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Here on DU just as in the rest of the country, |
Liberal_Guerilla |
Sep-29-03 09:07 PM |
#81 |
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I agree with you, the DU Fluffy Bunny Act of 2003 will win in a landslide |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:10 PM |
#83 |
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Yeah me to. |
Liberal_Guerilla |
Sep-29-03 09:16 PM |
#86 |
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I only ever pay attention to LBN and GD |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:19 PM |
#88 |
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lol..Fluffy Bunny GD |
Liberal_Guerilla |
Sep-29-03 09:26 PM |
#93 |
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Rule #5 for GD seems |
jfxgillis |
Sep-29-03 09:12 PM |
#84 |
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Sounds good to me, although I would add one thing |
KaraokeKarlton |
Sep-29-03 09:14 PM |
#85 |
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Why not start a "candidate review" forum? |
hobbes159 |
Sep-29-03 09:18 PM |
#87 |
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I'm ambivalent. |
LWolf |
Sep-29-03 09:20 PM |
#89 |
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With respect. I find these rule proposals offensive and alarming. |
Code_Name_D |
Sep-29-03 09:22 PM |
#91 |
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Sad, but true |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:26 PM |
#94 |
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Very well stated. The rules annoint & protect Clark, & forbid criticicism. |
RichM |
Sep-29-03 09:58 PM |
#104 |
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You have my yes vote |
Clark Can WIN |
Sep-29-03 09:24 PM |
#92 |
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Just for edification- since I brought this up in a previous post |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 02:04 AM |
#141 |
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What some of you aren't considering |
Cappurr |
Sep-29-03 09:29 PM |
#95 |
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Sorry Capurr, I disagree vehemently |
Walt Starr |
Sep-29-03 09:30 PM |
#96 |
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Well Walt...... |
Cappurr |
Sep-29-03 09:56 PM |
#103 |
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It works well, for he who controled the toll booth. N/T |
Code_Name_D |
Sep-29-03 10:26 PM |
#114 |
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GD and LBN are the only forums I pay attention to |
Walt Starr |
Sep-30-03 07:50 AM |
#178 |
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A mark of sencorship. |
Code_Name_D |
Sep-29-03 09:42 PM |
#101 |
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Well gosh then with NO rules of this sort, the open exchange of ideas |
nothingshocksmeanymore |
Sep-29-03 10:09 PM |
#110 |
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They are TARGGETD restrictions. |
Code_Name_D |
Sep-29-03 10:43 PM |
#120 |
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I really don't think so |
nothingshocksmeanymore |
Sep-29-03 11:39 PM |
#130 |
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These rules are specifically tailored to prohibit the most common criticis |
Code_Name_D |
Sep-30-03 12:34 AM |
#135 |
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As I was googling seaching for DU + Wesley Clark campaign |
Tinoire |
Sep-29-03 11:44 PM |
#131 |
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I/P isn't a good example |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 02:12 AM |
#145 |
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Yes |
union_maid |
Sep-29-03 09:36 PM |
#98 |
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I was with you until I got to #3 |
E_Zapata |
Sep-29-03 09:36 PM |
#99 |
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Then the name of the forum shoud be changed... |
JDWalley |
Sep-29-03 09:54 PM |
#102 |
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Should DU become a Green board then? |
jiacinto |
Sep-29-03 10:06 PM |
#108 |
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he must know he's free to leave |
Terwilliger |
Sep-29-03 10:09 PM |
#111 |
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this hysteria actually illustrates the need for more rules...maybe?! |
noiretblu |
Sep-29-03 10:32 PM |
#115 |
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Of course! |
JDWalley |
Sep-30-03 02:08 AM |
#143 |
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contrived outrage... |
Iverson |
Sep-29-03 11:02 PM |
#126 |
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Oh, cut the crap, Carlos... |
JDWalley |
Sep-30-03 02:05 AM |
#142 |
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You cut the crap |
jiacinto |
Sep-30-03 09:09 AM |
#189 |
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The way many people here are acting |
Carmerian |
Sep-29-03 10:02 PM |
#106 |
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So where does it stop? |
Liberal_Guerilla |
Sep-29-03 10:36 PM |
#116 |
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my picks: |
MisterP |
Sep-29-03 10:05 PM |
#107 |
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I applaud Skinner's thoughts and actions |
Terwilliger |
Sep-29-03 10:07 PM |
#109 |
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comments on the "candidate" rules |
noiretblu |
Sep-29-03 10:17 PM |
#112 |
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It's not about Clark... |
JDWalley |
Sep-30-03 02:12 AM |
#144 |
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like i said... |
noiretblu |
Sep-30-03 03:05 AM |
#151 |
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re: Section three, number five (maybe this has been covered already) |
Wonk |
Sep-29-03 10:19 PM |
#113 |
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a big phat juicy on the i can believe the hipstyle of NO! |
gate of the sun |
Sep-29-03 10:36 PM |
#117 |
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hey that post belongs to HEDGETRIMMER! |
hedgetrimmer |
Sep-29-03 11:00 PM |
#124 |
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ATTENTION |
hedgetrimmer |
Sep-29-03 11:03 PM |
#127 |
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I will second that and raise it to a NO *, I do this under the pretense |
nolabels |
Sep-30-03 01:40 AM |
#138 |
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Like all rules except #5 - will have some long-ass threads.... |
janekat |
Sep-29-03 10:47 PM |
#121 |
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My Vote Will Be Yes |
The Magistrate |
Sep-29-03 10:53 PM |
#122 |
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Overall I will live with the rule changes, but if I may rant: |
FubarFly |
Sep-29-03 10:57 PM |
#123 |
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Question: why do we censor conservatives? |
Dob Bole |
Sep-29-03 11:00 PM |
#125 |
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My rules for a good post. |
hexola |
Sep-29-03 11:18 PM |
#128 |
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Bravo! Looks good, save this one: |
leanings |
Sep-29-03 11:31 PM |
#129 |
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I think GD has been used... |
Hell Hath No Fury |
Sep-29-03 11:45 PM |
#132 |
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I agree with that |
Carmerian |
Sep-30-03 12:33 AM |
#134 |
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I third that |
smallprint |
Sep-30-03 12:40 AM |
#136 |
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I'll vote NO! |
Oracle |
Sep-30-03 12:11 AM |
#133 |
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I vote NO - No on the Recall and No on these new rules |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 12:58 AM |
#137 |
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No No NO |
whirlygigspin |
Sep-30-03 01:59 AM |
#140 |
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That's just the problem... |
JDWalley |
Sep-30-03 02:15 AM |
#146 |
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If these rules pass here- the DLC will be one step closer |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 02:30 AM |
#148 |
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I'm not 100% sure why, but I find your post utterly persuasive. |
stickdog |
Sep-30-03 02:25 AM |
#147 |
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Maybe they should just censor disscussions about the ........... |
nolabels |
Sep-30-03 03:00 AM |
#149 |
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there is absolutely no censorship... |
Dookus |
Sep-30-03 03:05 AM |
#152 |
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apparently, you haven't read all the rules |
noiretblu |
Sep-30-03 03:11 AM |
#153 |
| -
yes... |
Dookus |
Sep-30-03 03:13 AM |
#154 |
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YES! Rules of behavior,discussion - not censorship. |
DemEx_pat |
Sep-30-03 03:03 AM |
#150 |
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rules of behavior are not about content |
noiretblu |
Sep-30-03 03:16 AM |
#155 |
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Actually this thread proves that NOTHING can stop an antagonist |
nothingshocksmeanymore |
Sep-30-03 03:27 AM |
#156 |
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and...he failed to mention which candidate he supports |
noiretblu |
Sep-30-03 03:32 AM |
#157 |
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I have a huge problem with group 2,#1 and a lesser one with group 2, #5 |
PurityOfEssence |
Sep-30-03 03:56 AM |
#158 |
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"No". |
Mike Niendorff |
Sep-30-03 04:09 AM |
#159 |
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I'm ready to vote a resounding NO on these rules |
Cronus |
Sep-30-03 04:16 AM |
#160 |
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No way - Really no way |
Spentastic |
Sep-30-03 04:24 AM |
#161 |
| -
gee whiz |
Iverson |
Sep-30-03 05:36 AM |
#165 |
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brilliant. |
Jen72 |
Sep-30-03 04:39 AM |
#163 |
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Why is it that when any new rules are discussed that |
newyawker99 |
Sep-30-03 05:49 AM |
#166 |
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What amuses me is that most of the people who complain about these |
Devils Advocate NZ |
Sep-30-03 08:01 AM |
#180 |
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Easier Said Than Done. --- Your Reasoning Is SO CORRECT... |
arwalden |
Sep-30-03 08:32 AM |
#182 |
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They may have no validity but they have a purpose |
Tinoire |
Sep-30-03 09:24 AM |
#191 |
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I think 90% or more could be solved with two new rules |
Mairead |
Sep-30-03 05:21 AM |
#164 |
| -
All Seems Fine With Part One EXCEPT... |
arwalden |
Sep-30-03 05:52 AM |
#167 |
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Absolutely, Yes. |
MarkTwain |
Sep-30-03 06:04 AM |
#168 |
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i really don't understand why we must vote on both |
bearfartinthewoods |
Sep-30-03 06:10 AM |
#169 |
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You Know What's Funny? |
arwalden |
Sep-30-03 06:18 AM |
#172 |
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a hesitant No vote here |
Lexingtonian |
Sep-30-03 06:34 AM |
#174 |
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forbidding discussion of "third parties and such" |
Iverson |
Sep-30-03 07:02 AM |
#176 |
| -
and other progressives who will work with us to achieve mutual goals |
Cheswick |
Sep-30-03 09:06 AM |
#186 |
| -
re: stealth republicans/friends of GWB: |
emad aisat sana |
Sep-30-03 06:54 AM |
#175 |
| -
Great! The rules seem fairly doable to me. |
MUAD_DIB |
Sep-30-03 08:04 AM |
#181 |
| -
I love it! |
Gman |
Sep-30-03 08:32 AM |
#183 |
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I'm glad we get to vote on it |
latebloomer |
Sep-30-03 08:41 AM |
#184 |
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After reading the rules |
CheshireCat |
Sep-30-03 08:53 AM |
#185 |
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Rename GD as "Right-wing Democrat circle-jerk" if you pass these rules. |
JVS |
Sep-30-03 09:08 AM |
#187 |
| -
I'm locking this thread |
Skinner |
Sep-30-03 09:09 AM |
#190 |
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