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Mon Nov-29-04 08:28 AM
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| 120. YES they absolutely NEED too..they MUST..what is to be lost? |
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Edited on Mon Nov-29-04 08:30 AM by ElsewheresDaughter
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| -Should Democrats in the Senate and Congress stage a walkout? |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:28 AM |
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Ha! |
Stand and Fight |
Nov-27-04 05:47 AM |
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There seems to be no other way... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:52 AM |
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Unfortunately,, I agree with Stand and Fight |
DeepGreen |
Nov-27-04 06:03 AM |
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Well....something has to be done to show THE PEOPLE... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 06:06 AM |
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The Republicans would really love that "really" |
menoz |
Nov-27-04 03:20 PM |
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You're right. |
trogdor |
Nov-28-04 02:26 PM |
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The irony of all of this... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 07:16 PM |
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I've been thinking about this for a while |
cali |
Nov-27-04 05:53 AM |
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The duration of the walkout wouldn't matter as much... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:58 AM |
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If they refuse to attend they can be arrested |
AngryAmish |
Nov-27-04 05:09 PM |
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That would really take some courage... |
Vickers |
Nov-27-04 06:15 AM |
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I agree with both your statements. |
calimary |
Nov-27-04 01:13 PM |
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They absolutely should - after all, their vote means crap right now |
mtnester |
Nov-27-04 06:15 AM |
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Obviously, it should be at the State of the Union address |
mikehiggins |
Nov-27-04 06:27 AM |
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Why they won't walk out |
Selatius |
Nov-27-04 06:43 AM |
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You pretty much summed up my thoughts. |
Robeson |
Nov-27-04 12:43 PM |
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unfortunately...this seems to be the truth eom |
noiretblu |
Nov-27-04 02:08 PM |
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A mass sit down arms folded at the SOTU on the Dem side |
bklyncowgirl |
Nov-27-04 07:14 AM |
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SoU would be a horrible PR move; protocol exists for a reason. |
blondeatlast |
Nov-27-04 09:29 AM |
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not yet ... |
welshTerrier2 |
Nov-27-04 07:26 AM |
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Where are the Democrats' PR people? |
blondeatlast |
Nov-27-04 09:32 AM |
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a party adrift ... |
welshTerrier2 |
Nov-27-04 09:50 AM |
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Don't I know it--the silence is deafening... and |
blondeatlast |
Nov-27-04 10:05 AM |
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if i were king of the forrrrrrrest ... |
welshTerrier2 |
Nov-27-04 11:04 AM |
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I hate to admit it, but you are absolutely correct. |
bush_is_wacko |
Nov-29-04 10:49 AM |
#130 |
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"If we are not given a voice" |
Q |
Nov-27-04 10:55 AM |
#28 |
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no offense taken but ... |
welshTerrier2 |
Nov-27-04 11:24 AM |
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This is similar to the Repugs shutting down the govt. in the 90's. |
robcon |
Nov-27-04 08:24 AM |
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I think you are wrong, but it has to be very carefully managed. |
blondeatlast |
Nov-27-04 09:37 AM |
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How many voters do you think are being lost because of INACTION? |
Q |
Nov-27-04 10:58 AM |
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Damn straight. I'm a 3rd generation yellow dog. My family has |
blondeatlast |
Nov-27-04 01:18 PM |
#44 |
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I think you are correct |
m berst |
Nov-27-04 02:23 PM |
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If we were winning right now, we would not be down on the party |
juajen |
Nov-28-04 02:23 PM |
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Did anyone catch this essay on BuzzFlash yesterday? |
PassingFair |
Nov-30-04 09:19 AM |
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100% walkout as bush and his brownshirts enter |
queeg |
Nov-30-04 09:41 AM |
#146 |
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I have been thinking |
MuseRider |
Nov-27-04 09:02 AM |
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I believe it would be the only way to get past the media filter... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 10:50 AM |
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Exactly what I have been thinking |
MuseRider |
Nov-27-04 12:12 PM |
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email your thoughts to the DNC! |
bush_is_wacko |
Nov-29-04 10:56 AM |
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Considering the way they've been voting lately, WOULD ANYONE NOTICE? |
NYCGirl |
Nov-27-04 09:24 AM |
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They could stand and turn their backs to him during the State O' The Union |
elehhhhna |
Nov-27-04 09:27 AM |
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That is something I would |
MuseRider |
Nov-27-04 09:33 AM |
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There are better ways to accomplish goals... |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 09:48 AM |
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Obviously, voting 'en bloc' isn't working... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 10:44 AM |
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Tell me how... |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 10:50 AM |
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The idea of a walkout... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 11:05 AM |
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Sorry to keep answering with another question, but |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 11:13 AM |
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Because the MEDIA would have to cover such a unprecedented... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 03:13 PM |
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Assuming you are talking about the Hastert story..... |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 03:33 PM |
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They walked out on US. |
The Flaming Red Head |
Nov-27-04 10:48 AM |
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Before they can walk out, they have to determine under what conditions |
buddysmellgood |
Nov-27-04 11:14 AM |
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Personally |
MuseRider |
Nov-27-04 12:17 PM |
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That's a start, but I'm saying that if they walk out, they should lay out |
buddysmellgood |
Nov-27-04 04:06 PM |
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Oh yes |
MuseRider |
Nov-27-04 05:08 PM |
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Agreed...there must be a stated purpose for the walkout... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:23 PM |
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Hand over the govt to the repukes? |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 11:31 AM |
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They now own the government. |
Donna Zen |
Nov-27-04 01:04 PM |
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The 'repukes' have handed over the government to themselves... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 03:14 PM |
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So you want to make it official? |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 03:59 PM |
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Make what official? Do you mean that the Republicans don't know they... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 04:13 PM |
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Why won't you explain yourself? |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 04:15 PM |
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Do you mean achieve nothing as opposed to achieving nothing? |
Q |
Nov-27-04 04:27 PM |
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How would a walkout be in "the people's best interest"? |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 04:29 PM |
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Well first, I'd like them to vote NAY for crappy bills!!! |
TexasBushwhacker |
Nov-27-04 12:38 PM |
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We are the party |
Donna Zen |
Nov-27-04 12:59 PM |
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I need to pose this question... |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 01:29 PM |
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We control nada... |
Donna Zen |
Nov-27-04 01:43 PM |
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Walkingout of the process is the same as.... |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 01:47 PM |
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Upset |
Donna Zen |
Nov-27-04 02:00 PM |
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I agree with everything you just said. |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 02:09 PM |
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You're not listening... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 03:01 PM |
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I am listening |
tx_dem41 |
Nov-27-04 03:20 PM |
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Neither one of us could know what a walkout would accomplish.. |
Q |
Nov-27-04 03:35 PM |
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HAHAHA! |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 04:17 PM |
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I could care less what it would force the media to do |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 04:46 PM |
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You sell your principles for cheap |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 04:55 PM |
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A USELESS ACT FOR A USELESS NATION |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 05:00 PM |
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"give me some eye candy" |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 05:02 PM |
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Christ...I have the principles of my own democratic socialist convictions |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 05:17 PM |
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And you're willing to sell them for some eye candy |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 05:19 PM |
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If they have demanded a higher price |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 05:22 PM |
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Not true |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 05:25 PM |
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If the choice is between nothing and eye candy... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:07 PM |
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You can choose to fight |
sangh0 |
Nov-27-04 05:19 PM |
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Most Democrats I know personally are still fighting |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 05:41 PM |
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We 'hire' others to represent us in congress and the senate... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 07:29 PM |
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No, YOU "hire" others to do your fighting for you |
sangh0 |
Nov-28-04 10:50 AM |
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Mass Dem protest on live TV for SOTU address. DO IT!! AAAGH! |
JohnOneillsMemory |
Nov-29-04 11:50 AM |
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I think you're wrong |
juajen |
Nov-28-04 03:25 PM |
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I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT! |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Nov-27-04 01:05 PM |
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Won't happen. |
Padraig18 |
Nov-27-04 01:53 PM |
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Definitely should, but won't n/t |
notsodumbhillbilly |
Nov-27-04 03:06 PM |
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Yes, they should.. |
freedom for all |
Nov-27-04 03:53 PM |
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It would hurt us FAR more than it would help. |
Cuban_Liberal |
Nov-27-04 04:28 PM |
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So WHAT!!?? |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 04:49 PM |
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"We spend too much time worrying about how folks think." |
Cuban_Liberal |
Nov-27-04 05:07 PM |
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But...what about the VOTERS who want a real, active opposition party? |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:18 PM |
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When the majority of voters demonstrate a functioning brain |
Voltaire |
Nov-27-04 05:20 PM |
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Even better. |
trogdor |
Nov-28-04 02:28 PM |
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The bottom line here... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 05:02 PM |
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but it would make the news... n/t |
pig. |
Nov-27-04 05:27 PM |
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Well, I'm not from Texas, |
juajen |
Nov-28-04 03:32 PM |
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The American Corporate Media ................ |
Tennessee Gal |
Nov-27-04 07:25 PM |
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I might stir things up a bit... |
Doohickie |
Nov-27-04 07:33 PM |
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A walkout is a bit childish |
lulu in NC |
Nov-27-04 07:34 PM |
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No...a walkout would demonstrate principles... |
Q |
Nov-27-04 07:44 PM |
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What principle? |
sangh0 |
Nov-28-04 10:51 AM |
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Childish frustration? |
Q |
Nov-28-04 12:09 PM |
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Democrats COULD form an opposition |
lulu in NC |
Nov-28-04 12:15 PM |
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I'm surprised that (too many) Democrats... |
Q |
Nov-28-04 07:34 AM |
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I'm surprised you continue to "hire" Dems to fight for you |
sangh0 |
Nov-28-04 12:02 PM |
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Mind if I call you gadfly? |
Q |
Nov-28-04 12:16 PM |
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He is making a logical error... |
Dr Fate |
Nov-28-04 03:58 PM |
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Tried to hire Muhammed Ali, but all we got was PeeWee Herman. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Nov-28-04 01:59 PM |
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Q is RIGHT. And I HAVE been fighting my ass off for years. |
Dr Fate |
Nov-28-04 03:56 PM |
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Q- the DEMS of n the GROUND feel just like you & me. |
Dr Fate |
Nov-28-04 03:52 PM |
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New Dance - The Texas Walkout |
IndyPriest |
Nov-28-04 10:16 PM |
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I'll buy you a beer if DEMS have the guts & unity to to that. |
Dr Fate |
Nov-29-04 03:16 PM |
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What? Show some courage? It might upset the DLC. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Nov-28-04 01:54 PM |
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It would upset Matt Lauer & Tony Snow too. |
Dr Fate |
Nov-28-04 03:49 PM |
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They should, but they won't. |
Butterflies |
Nov-28-04 02:12 PM |
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They are too TERRIFIED about what Judy Woodruff would say... |
Dr Fate |
Nov-28-04 03:48 PM |
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We would be called 'cry babies'. |
Ima |
Nov-28-04 04:04 PM |
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kick |
The Flaming Red Head |
Nov-28-04 08:57 PM |
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Democrats are going to wish they had done something like this... |
Q |
Nov-29-04 03:29 AM |
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YES they absolutely NEED too..they MUST..what is to be lost? |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Nov-29-04 08:28 AM |
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Do what Gingrich did to Clinton |
Nightwing |
Nov-29-04 08:37 AM |
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How? |
MrUnderhill |
Nov-29-04 08:49 AM |
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You don't need a majority to walk out... |
Q |
Nov-29-04 09:17 AM |
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A "protest" doesn't accomplish anything. |
MrUnderhill |
Nov-29-04 09:32 AM |
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No...I'm defining participation in terms of a two-party government... |
Q |
Nov-29-04 09:42 AM |
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What are they taking away? |
MrUnderhill |
Nov-29-04 09:46 AM |
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"What's wrong with voting AGAINST things?" |
Zhade |
Nov-29-04 03:25 PM |
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do you really think lieberman and his ilk would walk out? nt |
UpsideDownFlag |
Nov-29-04 09:00 AM |
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No...the DLCers wouldn't walk out... |
Q |
Nov-29-04 09:45 AM |
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Hogwash |
ColumbiaCowboy |
Nov-29-04 10:39 AM |
#129 |
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Lots and lots of moderates? You've convinced me. |
Q |
Nov-29-04 11:57 AM |
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But wouldn't the republicans love that? |
mutley_r_us |
Nov-29-04 03:27 PM |
#136 |
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What part of the government don't they have right now? |
Q |
Nov-29-04 04:29 PM |
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Shut the government down like Newt did. |
Vidar |
Nov-29-04 04:26 PM |
#137 |
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Talk about handing the government over on a silver platter! I say NO! n/ |
MsConduct |
Nov-29-04 04:30 PM |
#139 |
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Some would say that the Democratic leadership has already... |
Q |
Nov-29-04 07:41 PM |
#140 |
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Great points! I know that 'we the people' and the dems have no power... |
MsConduct |
Nov-29-04 09:46 PM |
#141 |
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I understand what you're saying... |
Q |
Nov-30-04 07:17 AM |
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Now I understand what you are saying. You are right. I guess.... |
MsConduct |
Nov-30-04 08:22 PM |
#147 |
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most def |
bunny planet |
Nov-30-04 07:49 AM |
#143 |
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umm... 4 years too damn late |
Truth Hurts A Lot |
Nov-30-04 08:02 AM |
#144 |
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