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Reply #214: The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people. [View All]

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214. The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.
Edited on Mon Jun-30-08 03:48 PM by Catherina
The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.
- Frank Kent

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  Those who try to stifle deserved criticism of Obama do our party a disservice. Joe Fields  Jun-29-08 03:05 PM   #0 
   K and rec.  rodeodance   Jun-29-08 03:07 PM   #1 
   Deleted sub-thread  Name removed   Jun-29-08 03:10 PM   #4 
   Uh huh.  thecatburgler   Jun-29-08 03:13 PM   #8 
   Preach it thecatburglar!  hokies4ever   Jun-29-08 05:20 PM   #49 
   How did you get all that from a simple K&R ?  Catchawave   Jun-30-08 11:03 AM   #142 
      Your post was backwards.  newmajority   Jun-30-08 01:28 PM   #186 
         It wasn't sarcastic n/t  Catchawave   Jun-30-08 01:43 PM   #192 
            No, I guess it wasn't.  newmajority   Jun-30-08 04:02 PM   #216 
               Your link didn't work....  Catchawave   Jun-30-08 07:59 PM   #229 
                  You're accusing me of dissing Democrats?? Oh that's a good one....  newmajority   Jun-30-08 10:15 PM   #237 
   if you had ever done anything *except* bash Obama here, you might have a tiny shred of credibility..  dionysus   Jun-30-08 12:41 AM   #89 
   criticism based on fact  youngharry   Jun-30-08 10:55 AM   #139 
   How About We Ger Him Elected First  lligrd   Jun-29-08 03:08 PM   #2 
   What lligrd said. Keep your eyes on the prize, folks. n/t  Diamonique   Jun-29-08 03:09 PM   #3 
   ah, some folks will bitch, moan and groan till Hell freezes over  Shoelace   Jun-30-08 01:19 PM   #181 
      Please tell me what REAL HARM we are doing by saying we don't like Obama's stance.  bertman   Jun-30-08 01:50 PM   #193 
         you have some good points but still, the criticisms provide much fodder for the media  Shoelace   Jun-30-08 02:19 PM   #199 
            No one can disagree with the Party line so the talking heads can't use that against us?  bertman   Jun-30-08 05:51 PM   #224 
   I think we are all capable of farting and chewing gum at the same time  eridani   Jun-29-08 10:12 PM   #56 
   He'll win but then you'll say how about we get him reelcted first or wait until  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:39 PM   #68 
   How about we get him elected by making him stand up for what is right  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:40 PM   #69 
   Apparently You Don't Know Me Very Well nt  lligrd   Jun-29-08 11:59 PM   #83 
   Why not? That's what the Republicans did for Bush.  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 08:25 AM   #104 
   Huh?  NCevilDUer   Jun-30-08 09:59 AM   #126 
   Small words - Just for you.  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 10:46 AM   #136 
      OK, asshole, my turn.  NCevilDUer   Jun-30-08 11:44 AM   #150 
      Well put. Criticizing our nominee will only help his opponent. There are only  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 05:16 PM   #222 
      Diagnostic complete.  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 09:35 PM   #233 
         OMG, priceless!  Joe Fields   Jul-02-08 08:15 PM   #244 
      cruel, the way you twist the knife in that naive fellow  comradebillyboy   Jun-30-08 01:04 PM   #178 
   very perceptive, but out of step with the required  comradebillyboy   Jun-30-08 01:01 PM   #176 
      Yes "fall in line", you see, there are only two lines. So pick one and criticize the other. nm  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 05:19 PM   #223 
      Only nasty because assholes continue to attack the Democratic  NCevilDUer   Jul-01-08 11:22 AM   #240 
         Spoken like a true ostrich.  Joe Fields   Jul-02-08 12:01 AM   #241 
   If you don't hold him accountable now,  LWolf   Jun-30-08 09:53 AM   #124 
   Yeah, cuz that worked so well with Kerry. And Gore. And Clinton. And Dukakis.  jgraz   Jun-30-08 01:22 PM   #182 
   the operative word here is *might*.  Donnachaidh   Jun-30-08 02:45 PM   #206 
   Then Go With McCain Who Won't  lligrd   Jun-30-08 02:51 PM   #208 
   Do you think politicians listen AFTER they're elected?  Papa Boule   Jun-30-08 04:15 PM   #217 
   And what are you doing to speak out against McCain?  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 03:11 PM   #5 
   Point yourself to them.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 03:14 PM   #9 
   I have made a request.....from someone preaching vigilance  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 03:15 PM   #10 
      could you people stop disrupting discussions?  grasswire   Jun-29-08 03:25 PM   #16 
      This is the discussion that poster promoted....  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 03:32 PM   #19 
      "you people" Which people would that be? Care to be more specific?  TBF   Jun-29-08 11:40 PM   #70 
         Deleted sub-thread  Name removed   Jun-30-08 12:03 AM   #85 
      " I'm MORE patriotic than YOU are, so there!!!!!! "  Breeze54   Jun-29-08 04:28 PM   #40 
      I did......which is why there's no there, there. Just silence.  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 04:42 PM   #43 
      The people who isn't on cult of personality worship are all the same, no matter who their candidate  John Q. Citizen   Jun-30-08 08:47 AM   #107 
      Hey . . neither do I have any threads on McCain . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:10 PM   #157 
   He doesn't need to prove anything to you  BlueStater   Jun-29-08 10:16 PM   #57 
   lol  Skittles   Jun-30-08 12:41 AM   #88 
   Yeah he's helping turn us into a police state but look at what that guy  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:43 PM   #71 
   You don't scold a puppy the day after he shits on your carpet.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 03:11 PM   #6 
   So what about the McCain puppy? You know, the one our candidate  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 03:12 PM   #7 
   FrenchieCat you even asked please!!  MadMaddie   Jun-29-08 03:24 PM   #13 
   LMFAO!!!  Breeze54   Jun-29-08 04:29 PM   #41 
   Like I said - Cult of personality. It isn't political support. It's pathetic fixation.It hurts  John Q. Citizen   Jun-30-08 08:54 AM   #108 
   Frenchie Speaks For Me  goclark   Jun-30-08 12:17 PM   #160 
   I'm with you, FrenchieCat. We've seen this before.  faygokid   Jun-29-08 03:24 PM   #14 
   We should focus our energies  chriswallace112   Jun-29-08 03:38 PM   #24 
   There is a difference between trashing and critizising a position on an issue.  Marrah_G   Jun-30-08 09:41 AM   #120 
      not in fascist america...  pollo poco   Jun-30-08 09:49 AM   #122 
         john mccain sucks  pollo poco   Jun-30-08 10:06 AM   #128 
   Here is my husbands "vigilance" against McCain"  unapatriciated   Jun-30-08 01:08 AM   #93 
   Excellent video  DeeDeeNY   Jun-30-08 06:57 AM   #101 
   The number of critiques against McCain  Cherchez la Femme   Jun-30-08 06:49 AM   #100 
   .  jgraz   Jun-30-08 04:48 PM   #219 
   The difference is...  jumptheshadow   Jun-30-08 10:42 AM   #135 
   You don't accuse a puppy of destroying your house when he tracks mud from outdoors either.  JVS   Jun-29-08 03:39 PM   #26 
   No you don't, you lead him to the pile (believe me he'll have a sense of what's coming)...  bridgit   Jun-30-08 04:00 AM   #96 
   And this means what to you . . . ???  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:11 PM   #158 
   Concern noted.  Ikonoklast   Jun-29-08 03:21 PM   #11 
   You don't bash the nominee.  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 11:10 AM   #146 
   Your concern is noted.  BlooInBloo   Jun-29-08 03:22 PM   #12 
   "If he becomes president". Says it all.  wurzel   Jun-29-08 03:24 PM   #15 
   says he is being a realist n/t  Skittles   Jun-30-08 12:05 AM   #86 
   You must make a fortune with that crystal ball  Marrah_G   Jun-30-08 11:04 AM   #143 
   Context is everything.  H2O Man   Jun-29-08 03:28 PM   #17 
   Agreed.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 03:29 PM   #18 
      Really? You agree?  hokies4ever   Jun-29-08 05:25 PM   #50 
         I can't tell you how much I enjoy your reasoned debating skills.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 07:07 PM   #55 
   Those who promulgate unceasing attacks on our candidate are doing a disservice to our party, our...  JVS   Jun-29-08 03:32 PM   #20 
   And if those same folks are silent on McCain, while shouting about Obama.....  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 03:34 PM   #21 
   Yes you are correct. And the only logical conclusion is that they are affiliated with Satan, who...  JVS   Jun-29-08 03:35 PM   #22 
   You assume way too much,. I don't do other people's research.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:04 PM   #30 
   Here's a place for you to start.  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 04:09 PM   #31 
      And here's a place for you to start.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:23 PM   #35 
         I don't have a displeasure. I'm in this to elect a Democratic President  FrenchieCat   Jun-29-08 04:43 PM   #45 
         No displeasure? You're not doing your homework.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:54 PM   #47 
            You didn't answer her question, Mr. Fields. But then I didn't expect you to.  TBF   Jun-29-08 11:44 PM   #72 
         Is that relevant?  NCevilDUer   Jun-30-08 01:00 PM   #175 
   Reading down this thread,  LWolf   Jun-30-08 10:09 AM   #131 
      Good post. Obama is a fine candidate, but he's still a politician.  stubtoe   Jun-30-08 12:34 PM   #168 
         Thanks. I agree. n/t  LWolf   Jun-30-08 01:00 PM   #174 
   Standing up for the rule of law is above party. You can do both  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:44 PM   #73 
   I believe we can do both also.  rodeodance   Jun-30-08 08:44 AM   #106 
   But "Democrats" who destroy the party from within should go uncriticized...???  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:16 PM   #159 
   Still A Lot of Critcism Is Presumptuous - He Is Just A Senator And...  Median Democrat   Jun-29-08 03:38 PM   #23 
   I second that.  chriswallace112   Jun-29-08 03:39 PM   #25 
   I feel you have missed the point of my post.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:11 PM   #32 
   All politicians should be scrutinized and I've seen plenty of anti-McLame on DU  Breeze54   Jun-29-08 04:41 PM   #42 
   In your imagination, DU is giving McCain a free pass . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:19 PM   #161 
   "Deserved" criticism is one thing. The criticism I've been seeing  johnaries   Jun-29-08 03:40 PM   #27 
   I couldn't agree with you more on that point.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:15 PM   #33 
   Are you saying we misunderstand Obama on wiretapping/FISA?  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:21 PM   #162 
   For me personally....  GloriaSmith   Jun-29-08 03:44 PM   #28 
   Doing the Republicans work for them, huh? nt  elizm   Jun-29-08 03:51 PM   #29 
   Don't you think Obama should get elected...  Life Long Dem   Jun-29-08 04:21 PM   #34 
   We seem to have a fundamental point of disagreement there.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:25 PM   #37 
   So we need to tear down our nominee to make him purer so McCain can beat him more easily....  Rowdyboy   Jun-29-08 04:24 PM   #36 
   It would be nice if no important legislation were to come up for vote  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:43 PM   #44 
   Bullshit.McCain couldn't beat a one eyed monkey. Support O but make him do what is right  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:46 PM   #74 
   Stop with the "don't be critical or McCain wins" crap. Tell Obama to stand up for the rule of law.  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:48 PM   #75 
   Enjoy your l;ittle fantasy world....Gerald Fucking Ford got 49% of the vote....  Rowdyboy   Jun-30-08 09:28 AM   #115 
      After this republican disaster no Repub will win the WH. Not Bush III  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:01 PM   #177 
   Do we need to LIE about our nominee in order to make him "purer" ...???  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:23 PM   #163 
   Proud to be the 7th Recommend!! And Thank You for your wise words!!  Breeze54   Jun-29-08 04:25 PM   #38 
   Thank you, Breeze.  Joe Fields   Jun-29-08 04:28 PM   #39 
   100% agree!! If one is a paid employee of the Obama campaign or even a volunteer representing the  Douglas Carpenter   Jun-29-08 04:51 PM   #46 
   WRONG!  butterfly77   Jun-29-08 04:56 PM   #48 
   Yeah, my Obama,right or wrong, even if he says maybe we should torture  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:50 PM   #77 
      Or even attacks Iran, just as long as he gets to be president.  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:50 PM   #78 
      why do you reply to yourself?  dionysus   Jun-30-08 12:42 AM   #90 
         why does he reply to himself?  dionysus   Jun-30-08 12:43 AM   #91 
            dunno he must be antsy...  dionysus   Jun-30-08 12:44 AM   #92 
               I Don't Know but he Made Fine Points  fascisthunter   Jun-30-08 09:53 AM   #125 
                  pressuring obama to do the right thing is fine, but don't confuse talking about it on DU with action  dionysus   Jun-30-08 10:50 AM   #138 
                     Oh... I'm not confused  fascisthunter   Jun-30-08 11:00 AM   #141 
                     I know several reps offices read DU to get ideas of our opinion.  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:26 PM   #185 
      Beautiful . . . !! Thank you!!  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:24 PM   #164 
   "I am simply an American."  hokies4ever   Jun-29-08 05:27 PM   #51 
   Wow..... imho, you're getting very close  Breeze54   Jun-29-08 05:36 PM   #52 
   Hey Breezy !  Marrah_G   Jun-30-08 10:20 AM   #133 
   So constructive criticism equals opposing the Dem nominee?  BlueStater   Jun-29-08 10:23 PM   #59 
   Deleted message  Name removed   Jun-30-08 09:37 AM   #117 
   I completely agree. best post of the day!!  jonnyblitz   Jun-29-08 05:52 PM   #53 
   The 'best post of the day'?  hokies4ever   Jun-29-08 06:09 PM   #54 
   Ditto  Larkspur   Jun-30-08 10:01 AM   #127 
   This concerns me.  sniffa   Jun-29-08 10:18 PM   #58 
   Some seem to think this site is "democraticpolitboro"  kenzee13   Jun-29-08 10:26 PM   #60 
   What kenzee said!!!!!  Bluenorthwest   Jun-29-08 11:16 PM   #61 
   This needs to be an OP, oh my God, a sane response to the insanity!  Solon   Jun-29-08 11:52 PM   #81 
   Excellent post.  janesez   Jun-30-08 09:38 AM   # 
   ABSOLUTELY . .. !!!  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:29 PM   #166 
   Kenzee!  Catherina   Jun-30-08 03:05 PM   #211 
   K&R... Criticism doesn't mean defeat.  djohnson   Jun-29-08 11:29 PM   #62 
   Do you believe Mr. McCain will listen to the public? I don't think he will -  TBF   Jun-29-08 11:50 PM   #76 
      But we must make sure Obama does.You can support hinm and still stand up for your rights  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:52 PM   #80 
      You don't agree with every decision Obama has made,  shagsak   Jun-30-08 10:35 AM   #134 
         Nonsense. I support Obama and campaign for him but trying to make sure  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:24 PM   #183 
      Wow I guess I really have to work on my communication skills...  djohnson   Jun-29-08 11:58 PM   #82 
         I never thought U supported McCain.Yr communication skills just fine  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:28 PM   #187 
   Because crying and whining and bitching will get the job done! U-S-A, U-S-A!  Major Hogwash   Jun-29-08 11:31 PM   #63 
   Obviously you have no understanding if you think rejecting a police state is merely bitching  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:37 PM   #67 
   Sounds familiar...  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 08:33 AM   #105 
   Finally some intelligence beyond blindeyedliberal authoritarian condescension  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:32 PM   #64 
   You can support Obama as bette than McCain and still call him out when he fails  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:35 PM   #65 
      Principles before personalities. He's better than McCain unless he turns into McCain  bjobotts   Jun-29-08 11:36 PM   #66 
   Those who try to stifle those who try to stifle criticism of Obama do our party a disservice.  Duder   Jun-29-08 11:51 PM   #79 
   THANK YOU  Skittles   Jun-30-08 12:02 AM   #84 
   It worked on me. I sure won't post criticism of Dems here anymore.  madfloridian   Jun-30-08 12:07 AM   #87 
   Madfloridian, Skittles, Joe Fields, and others - we so need your clear-eyed intellect. Don't give  chimpymustgo   Jun-30-08 06:14 AM   #98 
   Hey! I'm a clear-eyed intellect too!  mrbluto   Jun-30-08 09:39 PM   #234 
   We need folks willing to stand up to the cult of personality types. They come in many  John Q. Citizen   Jun-30-08 09:04 AM   #111 
   Someone is trying to teach us to "shut up" --- Don't do it . . . !!!  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:32 PM   #167 
   Don't you ever shut up. I come here to learn and talk to people who genuinely care  Catherina   Jun-30-08 03:25 PM   #212 
   k/r  emilyg   Jun-30-08 02:48 AM   #94 
   You're a good man Joe Fields. k*r  autorank   Jun-30-08 03:53 AM   #95 
   I think we should trash and bash until he is simply unelectable  GoPsUx   Jun-30-08 04:07 AM   #97 
   Pointing out FISA support as wrong is not bashing Obama. It's accountability  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:31 PM   #188 
   thanks for this-some of the other posts about this were really creeping me out  natrat   Jun-30-08 06:38 AM   #99 
   Meh...it's kinda like...we should be critical of Obama but...  Elrond HubbardDU Moderator   Jun-30-08 07:39 AM   #102 
   Gee, that sounds reasonable.  JVS   Jun-30-08 10:00 PM   #236 
   Deleted message  Name removed   Jun-30-08 07:57 AM   #103 
   As if the Democratic Party Doesn't Need Self Criticism...  theFrankFactor   Jun-30-08 09:02 AM   #109 
   Everything on FISA has been said though. Dwelling on it only hinders us which isn't why the site was  barack the house   Jun-30-08 09:04 AM   #110 
   Way to go....silence is golden.  madfloridian   Jun-30-08 11:05 AM   #144 
      doesn't appear to be silencing you  Shoelace   Jun-30-08 01:09 PM   #179 
         The senate hasn't passed it yet and many are still fighting it and you say sshhh  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:33 PM   #189 
         not saying sshhh, just not shouting it from the rooftops  Shoelace   Jun-30-08 02:23 PM   #201 
         The posts of mine are before I woke up and realized I had to be silenced.  madfloridian   Jun-30-08 04:40 PM   #218 
   What you said.....If we don't scream loud and long at Barack  midnight   Jun-30-08 09:13 AM   #112 
   K&R - as a candidate or even a president, anyone should have to continually work for support n/t  frickaline   Jun-30-08 09:17 AM   #113 
   K&R  NoFederales   Jun-30-08 09:23 AM   #114 
   Sure . . . when Obama's in office  janet118   Jun-30-08 09:29 AM   #116 
   But then the arguement will be " wait until after he is Re- elected.  Marrah_G   Jun-30-08 09:39 AM   #119 
   Not just our party but our candidate also. Just pretend it's all OK isn't healthy.  John Q. Citizen   Jun-30-08 09:38 AM   #118 
   K and R  fascisthunter   Jun-30-08 09:41 AM   #121 
   Keep talking, Joe.  LWolf   Jun-30-08 09:52 AM   #123 
   How do people expect to get "change" if we don't demand it when it's needed?  ClassWarrior   Jun-30-08 10:07 AM   #129 
   It isn't stifling  sudopod   Jun-30-08 10:09 AM   #130 
   Well done, Joe  mtnsnake   Jun-30-08 10:17 AM   #132 
   Who are you supporting for president mtnsnake? nm  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 11:23 AM   #149 
      If you are sincerely interested in finding out, then read these 2 threads that I started:  mtnsnake   Jun-30-08 11:46 AM   #151 
         mtnsnake supports Obama for president. I appreciate your loyalty and I am sincere.  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 12:47 PM   #171 
         Thank you....  mtnsnake   Jun-30-08 01:36 PM   #190 
         I'll reply, you are democratic to the core and I know you will...  akbacchus_BC   Jun-30-08 07:00 PM   #226 
            Much appreciated, akbacchus_BC  mtnsnake   Jun-30-08 09:41 PM   #235 
   Now look what you've done. The McCarthyites came out of the woodwork saying  Seabiscuit   Jun-30-08 10:49 AM   #137 
   I am disappointed in this manner of argument. Starting off calling those that  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 11:21 AM   #147 
   In case you hadn't noticed,  Seabiscuit   Jun-30-08 01:25 PM   #184 
      Well I hope your "dissent" benefits our candidate.  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 05:12 PM   #221 
   roflmao!!!  Joe Fields   Jun-30-08 02:57 PM   #210 
   K&R.  Catchawave   Jun-30-08 10:58 AM   #140 
   K&R  Gilligan   Jun-30-08 11:07 AM   #145 
   Who are you supporting for president, Joe? nm  rhett o rick   Jun-30-08 11:22 AM   #148 
   Timing is everything.  redqueen   Jun-30-08 11:48 AM   #152 
   Thank you. I see little point in electing another Bush, Republican OR Democrat  katandmoon   Jun-30-08 11:51 AM   #153 
   Totally agree, you do not wait to speak out after the deed is done.  slipslidingaway   Jun-30-08 11:55 AM   #154 
   Agree . . . it's an attempt to shut up criticism . . . which is wrong . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:03 PM   #155 
   And who will want to speak out on the next issue? n/t  slipslidingaway   Jun-30-08 12:05 PM   #156 
   Just suck it up and let's get him elected  MathGuy   Jun-30-08 12:28 PM   #165 
   I'm not playing other people's "games" nor drinking DLC Kool Aid . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 12:36 PM   #169 
      At this point Obama's positions are pretty much irrelevant  MathGuy   Jun-30-08 12:45 PM   #170 
      Irrelevant? Never. Better than McCain hell ya. But we can support him but not his FISA stand  bjobotts   Jun-30-08 01:37 PM   #191 
      Evidently you don't understand that this will cost Obama liberal votes---????  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 02:01 PM   #194 
         Well- maybe "irrelevant" wasn't quite the correct word  MathGuy   Jun-30-08 02:17 PM   #197 
            Try this . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 02:32 PM   #203 
      Actions do speak louder then words... GOBAMA!  Imagevision   Jun-30-08 12:50 PM   #172 
      your alternative is?????????????  LSK   Jun-30-08 02:05 PM   #195 
         Your hysteria???????????????  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 02:17 PM   #198 
   Rec. # 99.....  bvar22   Jun-30-08 12:55 PM   #173 
   I thought I read somewhere once ...  Myrina   Jun-30-08 01:15 PM   #180 
   Evidently, you didn't read the part you didn't like . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 02:15 PM   #196 
      "it will lose liberal votes for him"  MathGuy   Jun-30-08 02:23 PM   #200 
         If you could lose a bit of the . . .  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 02:50 PM   #207 
   Deleted message  Name removed   Jun-30-08 02:24 PM   #202 
   I never get *pissed* by the Obama critics....  Catchawave   Jun-30-08 08:08 PM   #231 
   All guns inward!  Damian the LHP   Jun-30-08 02:34 PM   #204 
   BS. Won't work.  Papa Boule   Jun-30-08 02:55 PM   #209 
      It Would Be Different if this were more Begnign  fascisthunter   Jun-30-08 03:42 PM   #213 
   Damn right I'll K & R this one  Papa Boule   Jun-30-08 02:35 PM   #205 
   The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.  Catherina   Jun-30-08 03:46 PM   #214 
   Well stated. Thank you, Catherina.  Joe Fields   Jun-30-08 08:04 PM   #230 
   Could Not Agree With You More  Steely_Dan   Jun-30-08 03:50 PM   #215 
   Wow, 112 recommendations. That's astounding. It makes me think very highly of DU.  musicblind   Jun-30-08 04:49 PM   #220 
   You may have missed it . ..  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 10:21 PM   #238 
      I never implied that he wouldn't. He will have mine as well. I don't know where you got any other  musicblind   Jul-02-08 12:14 AM   #242 
   That's the kind of talk that costs us elections.  qwlauren35   Jun-30-08 06:22 PM   #225 
   Republicans will turn out in droves to vote against a Dem and it  akbacchus_BC   Jun-30-08 07:10 PM   #227 
   Again . . . Gore won 2000 . . .and Kerry likely won 2004 . . ..  defendandprotect   Jun-30-08 10:28 PM   #239 
      DITTO  avaistheone1   Jul-02-08 12:18 AM   #243 
   Thank you. That was excellent!  Neshanic   Jun-30-08 07:13 PM   #228 
   "Dissent is not an option, nor should it be looked upon with disdain by fellow democrats."  AmyCamus   Jun-30-08 09:06 PM   #232 
 

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