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Wed Nov-28-07 01:53 PM
Response to Reply #112 |
| 118. Heck the phrase "might as well" probably constitutes consent. |
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But I should mention IANAL.
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| -Why Edwards is the logical choice |
zalinda |
Nov-27-07 05:34 PM |
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Good point... |
polichick |
Nov-27-07 05:36 PM |
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A good money manager too!! |
pauldg0 |
Nov-27-07 11:30 PM |
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Agree 100%! |
mother earth |
Nov-27-07 05:37 PM |
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Because -- |
maddiejoan |
Nov-27-07 05:37 PM |
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not a career politician? |
ccpup |
Nov-27-07 05:38 PM |
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Edwards was a one-term senator |
frogmarch |
Nov-27-07 05:41 PM |
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Over a third of his career -- |
maddiejoan |
Nov-27-07 05:52 PM |
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Wrong. He was a one-term Senator from 1998-2004. He hasn't held office since. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 02:00 AM |
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now add on running for VPOTUS and running for POTUS |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 07:23 AM |
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running for political office is not serving as or being a politician. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 10:25 AM |
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Yes. |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 10:35 AM |
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Even though I never served a day in any office as a politician that makes me a career poitician? |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 01:02 PM |
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wow just wow yourself. |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 01:25 PM |
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So.....any thing substantive to say? |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 01:48 PM |
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I'm just correcting the notion -- |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 01:50 PM |
#116 |
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We....agree? |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 02:01 PM |
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Yup. |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 02:22 PM |
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You're playing a very dishonest game. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 02:07 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Nov-28-07 02:18 PM |
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You know perfectly well he did. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 02:14 PM |
#124 |
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Yes. |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 02:25 PM |
#127 |
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sure he did. |
GreenArrow |
Nov-28-07 06:43 PM |
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You blew it by |
zidzi |
Nov-28-07 03:54 PM |
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Only because he didn't win! |
IA_Seth |
Nov-28-07 12:41 PM |
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Your hypo is defective. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 01:05 PM |
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Fine |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 01:26 PM |
#108 |
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So running for President isn't politics? |
IA_Seth |
Nov-28-07 01:32 PM |
#111 |
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You're playing the same dishonest game as maddijoan. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-28-07 02:10 PM |
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How many years was Obama a politician? |
question everything |
Nov-28-07 11:42 AM |
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The bulk of his career was as a plaintiff's Attorney and he was considered the best in the nation. N... |
saracat |
Nov-27-07 05:45 PM |
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Super post, saracat! n/t |
frogmarch |
Nov-27-07 06:50 PM |
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Thanks. Great Post Saracat |
JDPriestly |
Nov-27-07 11:20 PM |
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you are an articulate one, saracat! |
cynthia |
Nov-27-07 11:21 PM |
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nice post saracat |
themartyred |
Nov-28-07 02:46 AM |
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Thank you for the reality check. |
Radical Activist |
Nov-28-07 03:09 AM |
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Wonderfully put Zalinda. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-27-07 05:44 PM |
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K & R |
OwnedByFerrets |
Nov-27-07 05:52 PM |
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He's a career losing candidate for the White House. n/t |
creeksneakers2 |
Nov-27-07 06:18 PM |
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Kettle and Pot |
Munch |
Nov-27-07 06:51 PM |
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Welcome to DU, Andrea |
creeksneakers2 |
Nov-27-07 08:26 PM |
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Well... |
Munch |
Nov-28-07 12:39 AM |
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I'll agree with Post N. 10 - and I don't have a candidate for you |
Clark2008 |
Nov-28-07 11:51 AM |
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Someone.... |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 01:56 PM |
#119 |
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Lust for more power? |
JDPriestly |
Nov-27-07 11:24 PM |
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Lust for power? |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 10:31 AM |
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You can disagree with my observation but I don't see it as |
creeksneakers2 |
Nov-28-07 07:17 PM |
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Useless definitions |
mrbluto |
Nov-29-07 05:31 PM |
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Here's a list |
creeksneakers2 |
Nov-29-07 08:50 PM |
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Nice List; Not convincing. |
mrbluto |
Dec-01-07 02:15 AM |
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What's his career then? Ambulance chaser? |
XemaSab |
Nov-27-07 06:33 PM |
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Here's a good article from 2001 |
Catchawave |
Nov-27-07 07:04 PM |
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It says Gore almost chose Edwards (instead of Lieberman)... |
polichick |
Nov-27-07 07:09 PM |
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Would REALLY be nice if Gore would endorse Edwards |
eowyn_of_rohan |
Nov-28-07 08:44 AM |
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That would be awesome! |
zazzle |
Nov-28-07 09:09 PM |
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Have you ever needed a lawyer? |
asdjrocky |
Nov-27-07 07:36 PM |
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Is it true that Edwards handled that awful case involving... |
polichick |
Nov-27-07 07:39 PM |
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Yes, he did ... all of the cases |
waiting for hope |
Nov-27-07 07:56 PM |
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Again, |
asdjrocky |
Nov-27-07 08:02 PM |
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I'd want him in my corner - |
waiting for hope |
Nov-27-07 08:48 PM |
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This could be a great tag line for an ad! |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 11:01 AM |
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That's GREAT! The Campaign should use that line! |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 10:57 AM |
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Lawyers are paid to argue for their clients. |
XemaSab |
Nov-27-07 08:44 PM |
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I'm sorry you had a bad |
waiting for hope |
Nov-27-07 09:00 PM |
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Please read the article I posted to you earlier.... |
Catchawave |
Nov-27-07 09:23 PM |
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I wish I had your superpowers. |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 11:08 AM |
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Here are some examples of his lawsuits: |
JDPriestly |
Nov-27-07 11:25 PM |
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Useful dialog. |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 10:49 AM |
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What constitutes a rational response? |
XemaSab |
Nov-28-07 10:55 AM |
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Perhaps you'd agree with that "first, kill all the lawyers" quote. |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 11:18 AM |
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Um, |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 01:34 PM |
#112 |
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Heck the phrase "might as well" probably constitutes consent. |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 01:53 PM |
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lol |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 02:03 PM |
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Im surprised that you are using GOP smear tactics |
LSK |
Nov-28-07 12:02 PM |
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I bet ALL of the Edwards bashers are Hillary supporters. NT. |
JMDEM |
Nov-28-07 01:12 PM |
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no, a lot is coming from DK supporters |
LSK |
Nov-28-07 01:17 PM |
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Then you would lose. |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 01:30 PM |
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Coming from a guy that doesn't back up what he's saying... |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 01:37 PM |
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What "guy"? |
maddiejoan |
Nov-28-07 01:52 PM |
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Excellent point! |
balantz |
Nov-27-07 07:01 PM |
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That does seem to be a lifelong theme... |
polichick |
Nov-27-07 07:03 PM |
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I think you all know where I stand. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-27-07 07:04 PM |
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there's nothing wrong with being a carrer politician... |
tomp |
Nov-27-07 10:44 PM |
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"Average citizen"? |
Auntie Bush |
Nov-27-07 11:04 PM |
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really, who? |
asdjrocky |
Nov-27-07 11:49 PM |
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According to the OP...Edwards was an average citizen. |
Auntie Bush |
Nov-28-07 05:56 PM |
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I've heard this claim made on DU |
last_texas_dem |
Dec-01-07 06:17 AM |
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Edwards '08 n/t |
deacon |
Nov-27-07 11:40 PM |
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He's headed up a poverty center, helped organize unions, |
Liberty Belle |
Nov-28-07 12:10 AM |
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and recently worked for a hedge fund for a large amount |
cali |
Nov-28-07 03:47 AM |
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not for me. |
cali |
Nov-28-07 01:24 AM |
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If you have been a good politician and demonstrated good judgment, it should not matter |
Think82 |
Nov-28-07 03:19 AM |
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I'll join you on that. I really like Biden |
cali |
Nov-28-07 03:39 AM |
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Not the 'corporate' candidate! |
dmosh42 |
Nov-28-07 04:57 AM |
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I'm liking Edwards more and more... |
Stump |
Nov-28-07 05:19 AM |
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Me too! |
zazzle |
Nov-28-07 09:10 PM |
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Edwards Is The ONLY Choice! |
remember2000forever |
Nov-28-07 06:30 AM |
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bullshit. he's hardly the ONLY choice |
cali |
Nov-28-07 06:54 AM |
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Repeat After Me: Elect-ability ....... |
remember2000forever |
Nov-28-07 07:20 AM |
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It is your opinion and I for one totally agree with it |
harun |
Nov-28-07 09:09 AM |
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Exact;u/ |
cali |
Nov-28-07 10:37 AM |
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Important factor, but..... |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 11:25 AM |
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Biggest? Based on what? Numbers, give me numbers! |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 12:51 PM |
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We need a President who has had practical, real life experience, fighting, debating, listening |
Ninga |
Nov-28-07 06:49 AM |
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We can't have government without politicians. To say they're bad is an unhealthy prejudice. |
Perry Logan |
Nov-28-07 06:58 AM |
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I'm not saying they are bad |
zalinda |
Nov-28-07 07:44 AM |
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Edwards is an "average citizen"? |
mtnsnake |
Nov-28-07 07:41 AM |
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Edwards makes the most sense to me. But anyone that makes sense |
0007 |
Nov-28-07 07:49 AM |
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Seems making sense threatens the status quo too much. nt |
polichick |
Nov-28-07 10:22 AM |
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"He is well respected in this field, a total success." |
AlertLurker |
Nov-28-07 07:51 AM |
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Can you back up what you're saying? |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 12:37 PM |
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Of course. |
AlertLurker |
Nov-28-07 06:52 PM |
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John Edwards is that kook that talks to dead folks, right? |
DUlover2909 |
Nov-28-07 08:29 AM |
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He is going to win |
surfermaw |
Nov-28-07 03:15 PM |
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Don't laugh about the name. There are no doubt morons out |
LibDemAlways |
Dec-01-07 02:24 AM |
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He would landslide for us. |
onehandle |
Nov-28-07 09:23 AM |
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I wouldn't mind voting for Edwards. |
redqueen |
Nov-28-07 09:27 AM |
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What's Not to Like . . . |
katadin706 |
Nov-28-07 09:28 AM |
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I ask you then, |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 10:21 AM |
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he wasnt in the Senate when the Bankruptcy bill passed |
LSK |
Nov-28-07 12:10 PM |
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From Talking Point Memo, Guest Blogger, John Edwards . . . |
katadin706 |
Nov-28-07 01:40 PM |
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I like alot of John Edwards ads that he has out there. |
focusfan |
Nov-28-07 09:57 AM |
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He's our best hope.... |
AzDar |
Nov-28-07 10:19 AM |
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Great post Zalinda |
MissDeeds |
Nov-28-07 10:24 AM |
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Thanks for keeping it positive. |
Stop Cornyn |
Nov-28-07 10:38 AM |
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And let's not forget his beautiful wife, Elizabeth |
meowomon |
Nov-28-07 10:55 AM |
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. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 10:59 AM |
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Have to say... |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 11:30 AM |
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Support your candidate...I'll support mine |
zulchzulu |
Nov-28-07 11:02 AM |
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Thank you! |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 11:39 AM |
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There's something about him that I just don't trust |
IronLionZion |
Nov-28-07 11:04 AM |
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well...guess I don't want to argue with your gut. |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 12:41 PM |
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His presidential platform is so different from his Senate career |
IronLionZion |
Nov-28-07 12:53 PM |
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I met him once |
IronLionZion |
Nov-28-07 01:01 PM |
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What can I say? |
mrbluto |
Nov-28-07 01:31 PM |
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Biden is pretty upfront |
PATRICK |
Nov-28-07 12:55 PM |
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I agree wholeheartedly (eom) |
mmcghenn |
Nov-28-07 11:48 AM |
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THIS!!! |
Plucketeer |
Nov-28-07 12:12 PM |
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I met him at a campaign event in S.C. - |
Hanging On |
Nov-28-07 12:24 PM |
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My feelings too. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 12:55 PM |
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Edwards has been my 3rd choice... |
RiverStone |
Nov-28-07 12:58 PM |
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Since Gore has announced his new job... |
polichick |
Nov-28-07 04:00 PM |
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K for Edwards |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 03:01 PM |
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If Dennis keeps talking shit re the Nazi, I'm throwing my vote to John. |
lonestarnot |
Nov-28-07 03:51 PM |
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imo Kucinich needs to address this... |
polichick |
Nov-28-07 03:58 PM |
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k for Edwards |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 04:01 PM |
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He has, there's a post on it now. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 04:29 PM |
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I really wonder if that whole thing was more DK saying that he'd... |
polichick |
Nov-28-07 04:46 PM |
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Here's the audio. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 04:55 PM |
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Thanks - now that I've heard the whole statement... |
polichick |
Nov-28-07 05:07 PM |
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My sole opposition to Edwards is the IWR. |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 05:11 PM |
#139 |
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There are more important things |
ihavenobias |
Nov-28-07 05:48 PM |
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nothing more important than holding those that voted capriciously for war accountable |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 05:50 PM |
#142 |
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But again |
ihavenobias |
Nov-28-07 06:24 PM |
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Or, |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 06:29 PM |
#145 |
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"decided to be" |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 07:55 PM |
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no free pass |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 07:44 PM |
#152 |
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I disagree |
ihavenobias |
Nov-28-07 08:56 PM |
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And on that point, we disagree and that is why we choose different candidates. |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 09:52 PM |
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Funny, beacuse Obama is my # 2 |
ihavenobias |
Nov-28-07 10:30 PM |
#161 |
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I respect your position....but |
Catchawave |
Nov-28-07 06:54 PM |
#149 |
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I consider it sound and reasonable criteria for my primary vote. |
AtomicKitten |
Nov-28-07 08:03 PM |
#155 |
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ABH - (Anybody But Hillary) |
Maryland Liberal |
Nov-28-07 05:45 PM |
#140 |
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Thank you...welcome...and Kick! |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 06:53 PM |
#148 |
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I Agree With You... It's Simply Ridiculous That The Media Only Hypes |
ChiciB1 |
Nov-28-07 07:00 PM |
#150 |
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Keeping it real. |
asdjrocky |
Nov-28-07 07:58 PM |
#154 |
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If he's your choice vote for him. |
bellasgrams |
Nov-28-07 08:39 PM |
#156 |
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