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Mon Aug-25-08 11:56 AM
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| 88. hmm.... i was going to vote for the old white RICH guy who can't remember how many houses he owns!!! |
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OLD DOESN'T MEAN STOOPID..... (it happens to be so for MCCAIN).... BUT that doesn't mean other old people can't figure it out!!!!!
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| -I was a fly on the wall listening to a group of conservative seniors |
Honu one |
Aug-24-08 09:01 PM |
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Well good for Grampa! |
FrenchieCat |
Aug-24-08 09:03 PM |
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Don't get your hopes up, they are doing everything they can to steal the election. |
bjobotts |
Aug-25-08 02:50 AM |
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Rther than stuffing the ballot boxers they are fixing the machines |
bjobotts |
Aug-25-08 02:52 AM |
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But they are still turning away minority voters just like they used to do |
bjobotts |
Aug-25-08 02:52 AM |
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Monitor the polls closely and perhaps they will be afraid to try this time |
bjobotts |
Aug-25-08 02:54 AM |
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fixing the machines, purging the voter rolls, challenging eligable voters to intimidate them... |
Triana |
Aug-25-08 02:15 PM |
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Agreed |
Sherman A1 |
Aug-25-08 02:53 AM |
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As always. |
NOLALady |
Aug-25-08 08:16 AM |
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...again. |
alllyingwhores |
Aug-25-08 11:21 AM |
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And I'll have to move to Canada afterwards.... |
danagsk8 |
Aug-25-08 11:39 AM |
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And I'll be right behind you with my two sons.... |
JerseyGirlDem |
Aug-25-08 12:35 PM |
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That why we need to elect veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate! |
DailyGrind51 |
Aug-25-08 03:14 PM |
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Good show! |
rucognizant |
Aug-25-08 07:31 AM |
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There are more than a few pissed off conservatives. |
NYC_SKP |
Aug-24-08 09:05 PM |
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Every single thing the Republicans claimed to believe in has been trashed by Bushco. |
yardwork |
Aug-25-08 10:46 AM |
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$$$$$ |
NYC_SKP |
Aug-25-08 11:44 AM |
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thanks for sharing! k&r |
quantass |
Aug-24-08 09:07 PM |
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I don't know where you live, but it's a feeling I hope is everywhere. |
napi21 |
Aug-24-08 09:08 PM |
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They loved the criminal because he lied to them and they beleived him. |
Amonester |
Aug-25-08 09:08 AM |
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yell, hell, i'da kissed the guy. |
mopinko |
Aug-24-08 09:10 PM |
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That's so heartening to hear. |
LonelyLRLiberal |
Aug-24-08 09:10 PM |
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Puts it all in perspective, doesn't it? |
Arnold Judas Rimmer |
Aug-24-08 09:13 PM |
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take any route you want to the truth |
undeterred |
Aug-24-08 09:13 PM |
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That should be on a t-shirt. |
DesertedRose |
Aug-24-08 09:15 PM |
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Is this true? No offense, but that last thing about the man sounds |
Laura PackYourBags |
Aug-24-08 09:13 PM |
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Yeah, I made it all up just to waste your time and mine |
Honu one |
Aug-24-08 09:34 PM |
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What the hell is your problem? |
skypuddle |
Aug-24-08 11:25 PM |
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"No offense"!?!?!?! Calling someone a liar constitutes offensive |
Divernan |
Aug-25-08 07:40 AM |
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no offence, but since you weren't there, you don't know Jack! However, |
ray of light |
Aug-25-08 11:43 AM |
#85 |
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Awesome post! Thx! |
ChimpersMcSmirkers |
Aug-24-08 09:16 PM |
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"I'm voting for the black kid....." |
mzmolly |
Aug-24-08 09:17 PM |
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Makes you start to wonder if using agism against McCain is that bad a thing |
HughMoran |
Aug-24-08 09:30 PM |
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It is if it's blatant IMHO. We don't want to alienate voters |
mzmolly |
Aug-24-08 09:33 PM |
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Just making a point actually |
HughMoran |
Aug-24-08 09:40 PM |
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Ahh gotcha. |
mzmolly |
Aug-24-08 09:47 PM |
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Then don't make it ageism. |
verges |
Aug-25-08 09:09 AM |
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Bigotry was more socially acceptable when they were young. |
yardwork |
Aug-25-08 10:50 AM |
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most of seniors i know have not been to shy about saying they |
damndude |
Aug-24-08 09:17 PM |
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they know themselves how much of their memory |
marlakay |
Aug-25-08 12:29 PM |
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I was talking to a friend |
MadrasT |
Aug-25-08 02:15 PM |
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This has been my theory all along. Once you lose people's trust, it's nearly impossible to regain. |
jazzjunkysue |
Aug-24-08 09:17 PM |
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"They have screwed us and this country." That's all you have to know. |
geckosfeet |
Aug-24-08 09:19 PM |
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My 96 yr old |
nevergiveup |
Aug-24-08 09:26 PM |
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She was undoubtedly brought up |
FloridaJudy |
Aug-24-08 09:36 PM |
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I would love to hear more about this. |
blonndee |
Aug-24-08 09:42 PM |
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I don't think Obama and Michelle are going to mind |
undeterred |
Aug-24-08 09:51 PM |
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"Colored" |
NOLALady |
Aug-25-08 08:14 AM |
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My 88-year-old grandmother is the same way. |
Withywindle |
Aug-24-08 10:09 PM |
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When I was a child, "colored" was considered to be the polite term. |
JDPriestly |
Aug-25-08 01:54 AM |
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Too long ago! Americans can't remember *2003*! |
mwb970 |
Aug-25-08 06:45 AM |
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The film "Stupidity" is a must see. Stupid about politic is in the interests |
L. Coyote |
Aug-25-08 09:40 AM |
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It's called the "dumbing down of america". Thats why our education system |
eagertolearn |
Aug-25-08 09:43 AM |
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Gore Vidal calls it, "The United States of Amnesia"... |
Robeson |
Aug-25-08 10:27 AM |
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A pat on the back for the old man to stand up and tell the truth |
MadMaddie |
Aug-24-08 09:27 PM |
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Go Grandpa !!! |
C_U_L8R |
Aug-24-08 09:34 PM |
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A huge round of hugs for |
Undercurrent |
Aug-24-08 09:34 PM |
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The Bush Republicans who are saying they will vote for McCain are not solid... |
Blackhatjack |
Aug-24-08 09:40 PM |
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Ditto with my Dad. He chaffed against my anti-Bush talk for years, but now, |
jazzjunkysue |
Aug-24-08 09:40 PM |
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All those polls people have been worrying about show that most McCain supporters are NOT |
Motown_Johnny |
Aug-24-08 09:41 PM |
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Whoa, awesome! GO GRANDPA! :D |
DangerousRhythm |
Aug-24-08 09:53 PM |
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Give 'em hell GraMPs. |
FogerRox |
Aug-24-08 10:00 PM |
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Yabba Dabba DooooOOO! |
Gregorian |
Aug-24-08 10:11 PM |
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You know the truth is... this election isn't about Obama or any other hot button item... |
glowing |
Aug-25-08 12:39 AM |
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! |
qwlauren35 |
Aug-25-08 12:55 AM |
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Oh lordy, you made my day with this, fiesty & smart grandpa! nt |
flamingdem |
Aug-25-08 01:04 AM |
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This is a great story! |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Aug-25-08 01:06 AM |
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What happens when you clone a guy like that? |
DFW |
Aug-25-08 01:11 AM |
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Welcome to DU! |
calimary |
Aug-25-08 01:13 AM |
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people need to start voting their interest, at the very least. these cats need to get over themselvs |
goletian |
Aug-25-08 01:15 AM |
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Let's hope this demo counters the women voting for McGramps to spite Obama... |
RoadRage |
Aug-25-08 01:18 AM |
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How can Hillary's suporters betray their country by voting for mccain? |
mwb970 |
Aug-25-08 06:50 AM |
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It isn't even close, Obama is way ahead of McCain, |
tavalon |
Aug-25-08 12:33 PM |
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Maybe now the Republicans understand |
swimmernsecretsea |
Aug-25-08 02:56 AM |
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I'm glad to hear |
amyrose2712 |
Aug-25-08 06:23 AM |
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"OH NO he is going to enslave the white race! " |
NOLALady |
Aug-25-08 08:29 AM |
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You know what? |
murbley40 |
Aug-25-08 11:55 AM |
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It's great |
pecwae |
Aug-25-08 06:58 AM |
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Jump up and say, "Me, too! You convinced me!" And thanks. |
No Elephants |
Aug-25-08 07:00 AM |
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"I'm voting for the black kid" can I get THAT on a bumper sticker? |
Heather MC |
Aug-25-08 07:45 AM |
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Beautiful story, but |
DeeDeeNY |
Aug-25-08 08:19 AM |
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The woman who heads up a nursing agency here in Lake County, CA |
truedelphi |
Aug-25-08 08:37 AM |
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Too bad more people haven't seen that movie |
DeeDeeNY |
Aug-25-08 11:20 AM |
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I don't understand why so many people don't like him |
marlakay |
Aug-25-08 12:33 PM |
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The selection of Biden debunked nearly all of their smear if you think of it. Not speratist not --> |
barack the house |
Aug-25-08 08:19 AM |
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What a great story! This is why I love old people sometimes. |
eshfemme |
Aug-25-08 08:43 AM |
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The polls can't be right if this is what older folks are saying. |
L0oniX |
Aug-25-08 08:43 AM |
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Let me second that |
indepat |
Aug-25-08 09:03 AM |
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Pardon me |
TheCoxwain |
Aug-25-08 09:33 AM |
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Brought a tear to my eye. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Aug-25-08 09:37 AM |
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I was at an event promoting Obama the other night and I met this |
eagertolearn |
Aug-25-08 09:40 AM |
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The only thing I would have said.... |
Neecy |
Aug-25-08 09:46 AM |
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I'm deep in the heart of Red Country and I hear similar things (minus the sentiment to vote Obama) |
Ian_rd |
Aug-25-08 10:37 AM |
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Very cool story. Thanks for sharing. |
Shine |
Aug-25-08 10:40 AM |
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Warms My Heart. n/t |
sandyj999 |
Aug-25-08 11:09 AM |
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hmm.... i was going to vote for the old white RICH guy who can't remember how many houses he owns!!! |
happygoluckytoyou |
Aug-25-08 11:56 AM |
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Thanks, we need to hear that middle america is no as stupid even if they |
AuntPatsy |
Aug-25-08 12:31 PM |
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I would have applauded him. |
kestrel91316 |
Aug-25-08 01:04 PM |
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I only hope more Americans will have this sort of attitude. |
alyce douglas |
Aug-25-08 01:57 PM |
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This is where I'm coming from~ |
pjt7 |
Aug-25-08 02:12 PM |
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The Message |
BaronChocula |
Aug-25-08 02:16 PM |
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Welcome to DU! |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Aug-25-08 02:49 PM |
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Woo Hoo, Grampa!!!!!! Woo Hoo to You!!!!! He's way ahead of his time! nt |
indie_ana_500 |
Aug-25-08 05:36 PM |
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cool! Hope lots of folks are thinking that! |
tigereye |
Aug-25-08 05:39 PM |
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I am 60 and our time is over |
HockeyMom |
Aug-25-08 05:58 PM |
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Well then I'll say it: GO GRAMPA! |
JerseygirlCT |
Aug-25-08 08:21 PM |
#105 |
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