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Fri Aug-31-07 08:14 PM
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| 97. Edwards is fine. Because Elizabeth speaks her mind is refreshing not attacking. |
| -Why isn't Edwards man enough to attack other Dems himself? |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:39 PM |
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Perhaps she makes her own decisions. |
LisaM |
Aug-31-07 06:41 PM |
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How convenient. nt |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:42 PM |
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Talk about Demeaning |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 06:43 PM |
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How convenient for him. nt |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:43 PM |
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Too Bad that's the Best You Can Come Up With |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 06:58 PM |
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convenient that he chose to marry a woman with a brain and a spine? |
orangepeel68 |
Aug-31-07 08:04 PM |
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Because he isn't man enough. |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 06:44 PM |
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Agreed. nt |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:45 PM |
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He's Done More to Take on the Powers that Be including Corporate America |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 07:00 PM |
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Aug-31-07 07:05 PM |
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Good Grief |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 07:06 PM |
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Talk about elevating the discourse... |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 07:06 PM |
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Aug-31-07 07:12 PM |
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So you're done attacking and insulting working class people? |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 07:16 PM |
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Edwards, multimillionaire son of a mill manager is "working class"? |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:19 PM |
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No, but the people he has represented. You know, the ones you call hillbilllies with 6 toes. |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 07:21 PM |
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How much did Edwards take them for? 50% of the million dollar settlement? |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:27 PM |
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He took the least amount possible and charged the lowest percentage. of any of the law firms in NC. |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:38 PM |
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"Only 30%"? |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:40 PM |
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I'm changing the topic? Do you stand by your comments about hillbilly rubes? |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 07:56 PM |
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That has to be one of the most disgusting comments I have ever read on DU |
MN Against Bush |
Aug-31-07 07:30 PM |
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That's an ELIZABETH EDWARDS quote. And I agree with your disgust. |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:32 PM |
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No, I was referring to your quote... |
MN Against Bush |
Aug-31-07 07:34 PM |
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I'm fine with that. |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:39 PM |
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I don't seek offense... |
MN Against Bush |
Aug-31-07 07:42 PM |
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And as Elizabeth is a DUer isn't it against DU rules to be calling her out? |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:47 PM |
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I thought that too, but it's actually not against the rules. |
seasonedblue |
Aug-31-07 08:13 PM |
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Yeah. That public figure thing get them all the time! LOL! |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 09:17 PM |
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Who are you supporting? A republican? |
Hieronymus |
Aug-31-07 07:11 PM |
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Nope, no smarmy fakes ever get my support. |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:18 PM |
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Are you sure you are on the right site? This is an absolutely disgraceful comment. |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:26 PM |
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Smarmy lawyers gaining obscene wealth off the suffering of others |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:31 PM |
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His clients are actually working on his campaign and Johns reputation for honesty |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:36 PM |
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"slamming them with lies and RW talking points is NOT acceptable" |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:37 PM |
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I really hope you forgot to use the sarcasm smilie here. |
Island Blue |
Aug-31-07 07:29 PM |
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Class bigotry is *so* progressive! |
QC |
Aug-31-07 07:44 PM |
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When insulting entire regions of the country, please be sure to include |
Old Crusoe |
Aug-31-07 09:50 PM |
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Are you guys ditto heads? |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 07:15 PM |
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Thank You.Well said! |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:27 PM |
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Agree. |
emilyg |
Aug-31-07 07:46 PM |
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Basically you're either saying he's kind of girlie... |
Forkboy |
Aug-31-07 06:45 PM |
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Nope, not pretty at all. |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:47 PM |
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Good to see the important issues are on your radar. |
Forkboy |
Aug-31-07 06:50 PM |
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Nice edit |
Forkboy |
Aug-31-07 06:54 PM |
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You are Not Very Pretty |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 07:04 PM |
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I very much admire |
nevergiveup |
Aug-31-07 06:46 PM |
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The same reason Hillary uses media hacks like Carville? |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 06:50 PM |
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You're exactly right. |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 07:03 PM |
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It's all very calculated; they use her sainthood to protect his likeability |
BeyondGeography |
Aug-31-07 06:51 PM |
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What Do You Mean |
iamjoy |
Aug-31-07 06:53 PM |
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Maybe his wife has a mind of her own |
tkmorris |
Aug-31-07 06:53 PM |
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How convenient for Edwards and his supporters. |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 06:56 PM |
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How Convenient for You |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 06:59 PM |
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Well, I tried |
tkmorris |
Aug-31-07 07:12 PM |
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He specifically called out Obama and Clinton |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 06:58 PM |
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That is a pretty strong question |
2rth2pwr |
Aug-31-07 06:58 PM |
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Well, if he was a woman I suppose I would say, "Why isn't she woman enough?" |
calteacherguy |
Aug-31-07 07:00 PM |
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Right.........because Obama is such a Man he needs to use his wife |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 07:01 PM |
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The comment was obviously NOT directed at the Clintons. |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:05 PM |
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Of Course It Wasn't Obama Supporter |
fightthegoodfightnow |
Aug-31-07 07:06 PM |
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It was a quote taken out of context by a stupid reporter. |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:09 PM |
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Nonsense. The inference was quite clear. |
MethuenProgressive |
Aug-31-07 07:08 PM |
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Who was it directed at? nt |
2rth2pwr |
Aug-31-07 07:12 PM |
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Read the WHOLE quote here and decide who is this directed to. |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:15 PM |
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I am asking the question |
2rth2pwr |
Aug-31-07 07:19 PM |
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Family Values is what the GOP runs on. It's a jab at the hypocrisy of |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:20 PM |
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Got it. Thanks. |
2rth2pwr |
Aug-31-07 07:22 PM |
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Thanks for posting the whole quote. |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 07:30 PM |
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But Katz, what would it matter if it was? Michelle has the right to think whatever she wants. |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:17 PM |
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But it wasn't, and the media tried to make a huge fuzz about nothing. |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:18 PM |
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I agree with you, I am just saying that Michelle and Elizabeth have the right to |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:22 PM |
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and Hillary did in 1992 ... |
ronnykmarshall |
Aug-31-07 07:55 PM |
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And Hillary had every right to speak out as well! She was an incredible surrogate! |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 08:24 PM |
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I can see if you want |
2rth2pwr |
Aug-31-07 07:09 PM |
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It's just smart politics, as long as he can get away with it |
maximusveritas |
Aug-31-07 07:09 PM |
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That's how I see it too. |
seasonedblue |
Aug-31-07 07:18 PM |
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Do you ever have anything to do other than attack Edwards? |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:16 PM |
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It's not misogyny- it's that Edwards is not the poster's candidate of choice... |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:18 PM |
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But he is disrespecting Elizabeth with his "attack". |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:23 PM |
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I don't think he does. |
Catchawave |
Aug-31-07 07:19 PM |
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Why not just come right out and call him a faggot? |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 07:18 PM |
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There's plenty of time left in this primary race. I'm sure he doesn't want to "pop" so soon. n/t |
Mojambo |
Aug-31-07 07:20 PM |
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Touche! |
PurityOfEssence |
Aug-31-07 09:11 PM |
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I think the OP is going to have his wife call Edwards a faggot |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 07:24 PM |
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Lol! Ha! ha! ha! |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:29 PM |
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Nicely played |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 07:40 PM |
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Oh, is this like, "When did you stop beating your wife?", but more pathetic? |
MrMickeysMom |
Aug-31-07 09:24 PM |
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Oh god .... I'm scared. |
ronnykmarshall |
Aug-31-07 07:56 PM |
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Careful now... |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 08:01 PM |
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His goal isn't to attack other Dems, but to attack the problem of corporatist influence itself! |
calipendence |
Aug-31-07 07:20 PM |
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And by the way, when Bill ran in '92, it was Hillary who did all the attacking |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 07:20 PM |
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And she was great at it! |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 08:23 PM |
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Yeah, the lies she told about Jerry Brown were breathtaking |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 08:39 PM |
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why are you implying with this "man enough" bullshit? Scared to say it right out? |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-07 07:22 PM |
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Are you really Anne Coulter? If not ,why do you use her arguments against a Democrat? |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:30 PM |
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I can't believe this thread had six recommends |
tired_old_fireman |
Aug-31-07 07:47 PM |
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Probably by those who felt the sting of Elizabeth's comments... |
Katzenkavalier |
Aug-31-07 07:48 PM |
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I don't really think so, Katz.There is a real personal viciousness here. |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:51 PM |
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There are probably 6 exceptionally sick vicious trolls. |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 07:49 PM |
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Aargh. |
CTyankee |
Aug-31-07 07:48 PM |
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Oh god .... |
ronnykmarshall |
Aug-31-07 07:51 PM |
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Thank you..... |
Jade Fox |
Aug-31-07 07:55 PM |
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Hahaha! Edwards is up in the polls! |
HughMoran |
Aug-31-07 07:55 PM |
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That was my first thought! Could this be because Edwards is up in the polls? |
saracat |
Aug-31-07 08:25 PM |
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This thread and some of the responses in it do your cause no justice. |
jsamuel |
Aug-31-07 08:06 PM |
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Why aren't you man enough to say that without the little dancing hamster? |
jgraz |
Aug-31-07 08:41 PM |
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Edwards is fine. Because Elizabeth speaks her mind is refreshing not attacking. |
illinoisprogressive |
Aug-31-07 08:14 PM |
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the candidates' spouses are entitled to speak (nt) |
AtomicKitten |
Aug-31-07 09:35 PM |
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Put the tape measure away and do some thinking for a change. |
Old Crusoe |
Aug-31-07 09:46 PM |
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Plant. |
Old Crusoe |
Aug-31-07 09:53 PM |
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You need some consciousness raising, friend |
WesDem |
Aug-31-07 10:03 PM |
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I'm locking this thread |
proud patriot |
Aug-31-07 10:04 PM |
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