| 114. I agree, Sarah is pretty... John is not. |
| -Man the Lifeboats - She's Goin' Down |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-30-08 11:16 PM |
#0 |
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Nail, meet hammer. |
JeffR |
Aug-30-08 11:21 PM |
#1 |
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Nail meet hammer & thumb! |
rucognizant |
Aug-31-08 06:47 AM |
#69 |
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I do believe she's brought hope to the hopeless, temporarily. |
ginnyinWI |
Aug-31-08 10:46 AM |
#99 |
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Republicans run good campaigns. It's about all they do well. Obama has shown that |
John Q. Citizen |
Aug-31-08 11:52 AM |
#132 |
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Agree with you completely. |
AllyCat |
Aug-31-08 02:07 PM |
#153 |
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Very thought-provoking post. We should not take this woman lightly. |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 07:41 PM |
#174 |
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equine art? |
hay rick |
Aug-31-08 09:45 PM |
#186 |
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I love your optimism, but I remember a VP that could not spell. |
Neshanic |
Aug-30-08 11:22 PM |
#2 |
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And I remember when a video game called "Pong" ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-30-08 11:34 PM |
#9 |
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Pong still rules. |
Political Heretic |
Aug-31-08 05:16 AM |
#62 |
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We have a Preesident that can't spell |
Chisox08 |
Aug-31-08 02:18 AM |
#43 |
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Pretty much says it all, yup, yup, yup. Was it Lindsay Graham's great advice |
bjobotts |
Aug-31-08 02:33 AM |
#45 |
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And then Black says she'll learn from the master who will live at least 4 more years |
bjobotts |
Aug-31-08 02:34 AM |
#46 |
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Proving the campaign of ignorance is also stupid..a bunch of "whinners" |
bjobotts |
Aug-31-08 02:35 AM |
#47 |
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I think it is always good to be proactive - |
ksimons |
Aug-31-08 04:58 AM |
#61 |
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never mind that she had to procure her first ever passport |
barbtries |
Aug-31-08 03:41 PM |
#160 |
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Its about judgment, and the nerves of having a motto "country first"...... |
FrenchieCat |
Aug-30-08 11:25 PM |
#3 |
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Her motto is "Jesus First" |
FatDave |
Aug-31-08 11:18 AM |
#112 |
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True Dat. |
Solomon |
Aug-31-08 11:29 AM |
#123 |
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Amen! |
Plucketeer |
Aug-31-08 07:12 PM |
#173 |
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Sanest post in the last 36 hours |
Abacus |
Aug-30-08 11:26 PM |
#4 |
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At the time of the last presidential election, John Edwards was popular... |
Eric J in MN |
Aug-30-08 11:28 PM |
#5 |
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Obama & Biden |
Sugarcoated |
Aug-31-08 12:00 AM |
#19 |
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Well said, Nance |
frogcycle |
Aug-30-08 11:28 PM |
#6 |
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or could be a chance to take McCain away from the podium, which he sucks at... |
ksimons |
Aug-31-08 05:55 AM |
#66 |
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You are presenting a scary and very possible |
SheilaT |
Aug-31-08 08:57 PM |
#183 |
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Impressive and right on the mark, as usual. |
cliffordu |
Aug-30-08 11:29 PM |
#7 |
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what you said, nance, what you said. |
roguevalley |
Aug-30-08 11:34 PM |
#8 |
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Nancy, Nancy, Nancy. You are brilliant!! |
Phx_Dem |
Aug-30-08 11:42 PM |
#10 |
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Thanks for posting that link ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-30-08 11:46 PM |
#13 |
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After reading the comments to the linked article. . . . . . |
Tansy_Gold |
Aug-31-08 08:25 AM |
#75 |
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Oh get over it !!!! |
BearSquirrel2 |
Aug-31-08 09:21 AM |
#82 |
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Look, I'm not "pining" for anyone |
Tansy_Gold |
Aug-31-08 11:15 AM |
#109 |
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I disagree with some of your suppostions, however, |
CaptJasHook |
Aug-31-08 11:20 AM |
#113 |
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You can't be serious. |
Beregond2 |
Aug-31-08 01:23 PM |
#146 |
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Nope. |
stevietheman |
Aug-31-08 02:20 PM |
#154 |
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Also, most of the comments were dominated by one poster... not exactly... |
stevietheman |
Aug-31-08 02:26 PM |
#155 |
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Unfortunately, I stopped to read this thread while taking a break from Lakoff's |
Jackpine Radical |
Aug-31-08 09:17 AM |
#80 |
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Jackpine...as much as I enjoy reading Nance's posts |
truth2power |
Aug-31-08 10:31 AM |
#94 |
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Yes, I think she's very dangerous. |
Jackpine Radical |
Aug-31-08 10:51 AM |
#101 |
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I also think she's dangerous. Repubs turn faults into virtues by creative framing. |
Straight Shooter |
Aug-31-08 01:51 PM |
#150 |
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How do you summarize the narrative frame of Obama/Biden? |
CaptJasHook |
Aug-31-08 11:17 AM |
#111 |
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I think Obama has a natural genius for framing. |
Jackpine Radical |
Aug-31-08 11:34 AM |
#125 |
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The strict father archtype is the heart of the repuke/fundie narrative. |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 08:07 PM |
#178 |
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Don't our candidates have their own narratives? |
FatDave |
Aug-31-08 11:23 AM |
#117 |
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I think Obama has a |
Mz Pip |
Aug-31-08 11:52 AM |
#133 |
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Lakoff shoud be like a god to the Dems. He has so much to teach about reframing |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 06:17 PM |
#171 |
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good questions in that article |
barbtries |
Aug-31-08 03:49 PM |
#161 |
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Nance, you have well and truly outdone yourself this time. Touche. |
kestrel91316 |
Aug-30-08 11:44 PM |
#11 |
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Spot On. |
earthside |
Aug-30-08 11:46 PM |
#12 |
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A withering assault |
GrizzlyMan |
Aug-30-08 11:47 PM |
#14 |
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Thank you. |
tallahasseedem |
Aug-30-08 11:49 PM |
#15 |
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Thanks, Nance, for zeroing in on mccain's and the cmw's |
zidzi |
Aug-30-08 11:51 PM |
#16 |
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Excellent |
Tumbulu |
Aug-30-08 11:53 PM |
#17 |
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I'm sure I speak for many when I say... |
TwilightZone |
Aug-30-08 11:57 PM |
#18 |
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Great captivating read... |
agentwilliam |
Aug-31-08 12:03 AM |
#20 |
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It's a hail mary |
Sugarcoated |
Aug-31-08 12:05 AM |
#21 |
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I can understand the reasoning behind a "Hail Mary" ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-31-08 12:33 AM |
#28 |
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You need to get an agent and syndicate |
grantcart |
Aug-31-08 12:19 AM |
#22 |
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Especially since Bob Novak retired!!! Liberal punditry in my newspaper would be a novel idea! |
Major Hogwash |
Aug-31-08 01:16 AM |
#34 |
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I was looking for the link to the major news outlet. Why aren't you a professional? |
jazzjunkysue |
Aug-31-08 09:17 AM |
#81 |
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I agree and have said so before. |
FatDave |
Aug-31-08 11:28 AM |
#122 |
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Damn, I need that! K and R |
ClayZ |
Aug-31-08 12:27 AM |
#23 |
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So, what happened to "Senator McCain"? You know, the one Senator Kerry ... |
understandinglife |
Aug-31-08 12:28 AM |
#24 |
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Early dementia - period. Being played like a fiddle. -nt |
democrat2thecore |
Aug-31-08 12:29 AM |
#26 |
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Maybe. But, likely not. The clinical signs are more consistent with prolonged ... |
understandinglife |
Aug-31-08 12:39 AM |
#30 |
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Only one problem with an otherwise excellent analysis |
cameozalaznick |
Aug-31-08 12:29 AM |
#25 |
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Well, yes ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-31-08 12:36 AM |
#29 |
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These are the people McCain is pandering to ... |
BearSquirrel2 |
Aug-31-08 09:29 AM |
#85 |
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Spot-on analysis. |
AzDar |
Aug-31-08 12:33 AM |
#27 |
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My dear Nance! |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Aug-31-08 01:01 AM |
#31 |
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Good stuff, Nance. But...... |
democrat2thecore |
Aug-31-08 01:08 AM |
#32 |
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first let me say that I really didn't care if it was hillary or obama. |
okieinpain |
Aug-31-08 01:14 AM |
#33 |
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Should have picked Hillary |
akangel2008 |
Aug-31-08 01:17 AM |
#35 |
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Nuh uh |
JeffR |
Aug-31-08 03:19 AM |
#53 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Aug-31-08 04:09 AM |
#55 |
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either way would have been fine for me. no favorites here |
okieinpain |
Aug-31-08 10:54 AM |
#102 |
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Cut the crap. She went out |
sallyseven |
Aug-31-08 03:54 PM |
#162 |
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Wrong on so many levels! |
Breeze54 |
Aug-31-08 01:21 AM |
#36 |
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if you say so. but it's going to be a problem if the hottest governor |
okieinpain |
Aug-31-08 10:55 AM |
#103 |
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Yes, It destresses me too that |
Virginian |
Aug-31-08 02:31 PM |
#156 |
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I'm getting sick of reading about this "assumption of wide racism" |
stevietheman |
Aug-31-08 02:43 PM |
#157 |
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yeah till the shit happens to you. like it or not that's life in this time. |
okieinpain |
Sep-01-08 03:27 AM |
#190 |
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It is about us and I don't think... |
cameozalaznick |
Aug-31-08 01:23 AM |
#38 |
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I'll have to give you that... |
akangel2008 |
Aug-31-08 01:39 AM |
#40 |
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shit bill and hillary both pissed me off, with that "if you don't |
okieinpain |
Aug-31-08 10:59 AM |
#105 |
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Is this your reply to the OP ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-31-08 02:48 AM |
#49 |
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no just my general opinion on this subject. sorry for the confusion. |
okieinpain |
Aug-31-08 11:01 AM |
#106 |
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Excellent post. |
1corona4u |
Aug-31-08 01:21 AM |
#37 |
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Not only are women voters not going to automatically vote for just any woman... |
jmondine |
Aug-31-08 01:36 AM |
#39 |
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I'm already hearing that in a huge way from my friends |
Patiod |
Aug-31-08 09:37 AM |
#86 |
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Well, McCain has fired his campaign manager 3 times in the last year. So, obviously, he isn't |
Major Hogwash |
Aug-31-08 01:46 AM |
#41 |
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Excellent post! |
Undercurrent |
Aug-31-08 01:59 AM |
#42 |
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EXCELLENT and on the money as usual |
opihimoimoi |
Aug-31-08 02:30 AM |
#44 |
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Heres the answer, from now on refer to her as "Grandma Palin" |
symbolman |
Aug-31-08 02:42 AM |
#48 |
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Hammer meet final nail in coffin. Well done Nance, well done! |
greyghost |
Aug-31-08 03:01 AM |
#50 |
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I was heckled for saying this yesterday.... |
OwnedByFerrets |
Aug-31-08 03:05 AM |
#51 |
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I may actually watch the Sunday morning shows to see what story they have come up with |
underpants |
Aug-31-08 03:17 AM |
#52 |
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I think you're right. She will be the straw that killed the golden calf ... or ... something. |
Kablooie |
Aug-31-08 04:09 AM |
#54 |
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Republicans are all from Lego-land..where evrything is interchangeable |
SoCalDem |
Aug-31-08 04:12 AM |
#56 |
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I been a-lookin' and a-waitin' for yer spot-on evaluatin of Ol' Geezer's nominatin' of Ms. Palin! |
1Hippiechick |
Aug-31-08 04:31 AM |
#57 |
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Question: your post is only a few hours old, but yet it is flamin' |
1Hippiechick |
Aug-31-08 04:35 AM |
#58 |
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Harriet Miers! Yes, I knew this reminded me of something! |
dotcosm |
Aug-31-08 04:51 AM |
#59 |
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The promise to overturn Roe v. Wade is about the only promise to the religious right that Bush |
No Elephants |
Aug-31-08 04:54 AM |
#60 |
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Terrific piece, NG......but I don`t know whether to laugh or cry. |
democrank |
Aug-31-08 05:35 AM |
#63 |
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Come on January 20, 2009! You sweet day! |
lonestarnot |
Aug-31-08 05:43 AM |
#64 |
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Nice, Nance! |
Enthusiast |
Aug-31-08 05:48 AM |
#65 |
| -
Not over yet ....................... |
resnah |
Aug-31-08 06:23 AM |
#67 |
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Major U.S. political columnists go days and weeks without a |
Old Crusoe |
Aug-31-08 06:33 AM |
#68 |
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NG |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-31-08 06:49 AM |
#70 |
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Here's hoping you're right, Nance. nt |
bklyncowgirl |
Aug-31-08 06:57 AM |
#71 |
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I Do Hope You Are Right |
lilyannerose |
Aug-31-08 07:14 AM |
#72 |
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Who would have thought he'd pick his grand-daughter......... |
Historic NY |
Aug-31-08 07:30 AM |
#73 |
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I see her as the new fanatsy for |
The Wizard |
Aug-31-08 04:47 PM |
#164 |
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Spot on!! |
NM Independent |
Aug-31-08 07:36 AM |
#74 |
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What I always LOVE about you Nance, are the dead-on, lovely metaphors! You Rock! |
DrZeeLit |
Aug-31-08 08:28 AM |
#76 |
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Excellent post! The Harriet Miers of VP's. What a connection. |
20score |
Aug-31-08 08:53 AM |
#77 |
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Oh, and I second what grantcart said. |
20score |
Aug-31-08 08:58 AM |
#78 |
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Great piece, Nance. |
WIllo |
Aug-31-08 09:12 AM |
#79 |
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BEST. SLAPDOWN. EVER. !!! |
Demeter |
Aug-31-08 09:25 AM |
#83 |
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Excellent! |
Kadie |
Aug-31-08 09:29 AM |
#84 |
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I was waiting for your post on this. Good one, Nance! |
mnhtnbb |
Aug-31-08 09:42 AM |
#87 |
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Elegantly nailed. |
madamesilverspurs |
Aug-31-08 10:17 AM |
#88 |
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Amen |
Irishonly |
Aug-31-08 10:26 AM |
#89 |
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Kick & R-WOW! Thanks for the post! |
bronxiteforever |
Aug-31-08 10:27 AM |
#90 |
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I have no choice but to agree |
nevergiveup |
Aug-31-08 10:28 AM |
#91 |
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SO wise Nance, so prescient: "as an answer to a Trivial Pursuit question ... |
FraDon |
Aug-31-08 10:29 AM |
#92 |
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Oops, CNN just reported the Vice President will not be attending either. n/t |
FraDon |
Aug-31-08 10:39 AM |
#95 |
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What the hell is a dominionist? |
Buttercup McToots |
Aug-31-08 10:30 AM |
#93 |
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Dominionism, but were afraid to ask. |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 08:18 PM |
#180 |
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I consider it a low-blow to bring the "rearing of her children" into the conversation. |
PeaceNikki |
Aug-31-08 10:39 AM |
#96 |
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I don't think Nance would disagree with you, |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 10:46 AM |
#98 |
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it's comparable to Repub's being favorable racism at work against Obama... except unlike Nance- |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-08 11:16 AM |
#110 |
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And those that "get it" are accused of being freepers and "protecting" Palin. |
PeaceNikki |
Aug-31-08 11:22 AM |
#115 |
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The more I hear, |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 11:25 AM |
#118 |
| -
What about a father of 5? |
PeaceNikki |
Aug-31-08 11:26 AM |
#120 |
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Ok |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 11:31 AM |
#124 |
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it is simply that the quality of her family life shouldn;t be held up for MORE INTENSE SCRUTINY |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-08 12:15 PM |
#139 |
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Fair enough, but |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 08:10 PM |
#179 |
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it's a very personal thing- and much too dangerous for any of us to sit in judgement of |
bettyellen |
Sep-01-08 01:31 PM |
#191 |
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Cheers n/t |
ejbr |
Sep-01-08 01:40 PM |
#192 |
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just not curious about the dad though- and just not getting it at all. |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-08 12:10 PM |
#138 |
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You're right... |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 11:23 AM |
#116 |
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It is not how she mothers her family that is the question. It is the hypocrisy that |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 09:04 PM |
#184 |
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Not only should we question McCain's judgment, |
ejbr |
Aug-31-08 10:41 AM |
#97 |
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Goin' Down On Who, That Is The Question |
Dinger |
Aug-31-08 10:47 AM |
#100 |
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i'm telling you now, I'm stealing your line here: |
skypuddle |
Aug-31-08 10:56 AM |
#104 |
| -
Giggity |
BlueDogDemocratNH |
Aug-31-08 11:03 AM |
#107 |
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Nance, I enjoyed reading your piece and was especially struck by these words: |
hisownpetard |
Aug-31-08 11:12 AM |
#108 |
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I agree, Sarah is pretty... John is not. |
Imagevision |
Aug-31-08 11:20 AM |
#114 |
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My meme: MCCAIN +PALIN= MORE OF THE SAME |
everything-bolt-up |
Aug-31-08 11:26 AM |
#119 |
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Sarah has an anger problem too. If she was in control of her emotions |
alfredo |
Aug-31-08 11:27 AM |
#121 |
| -
Low blows are of little concern in a fight for your life. |
TheKentuckian |
Aug-31-08 12:01 PM |
#137 |
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It's about temperament. Will she act in a vindictive manner like McCain? |
alfredo |
Aug-31-08 12:34 PM |
#142 |
| -
Stunning ....Nance...! |
KoKo01 |
Aug-31-08 11:35 AM |
#126 |
| -
K&R |
BumRushDaShow |
Aug-31-08 11:36 AM |
#127 |
| -
I found it amusing that the worst campaign I've ever seen, could actually |
rasputin1952 |
Aug-31-08 11:42 AM |
#128 |
| -
But... |
Baby Snooks |
Aug-31-08 11:48 AM |
#129 |
| -
Where have I seen this before??? |
nichomachus |
Aug-31-08 11:48 AM |
#130 |
| -
McLame just assured that the GOP will have 20 years in the political wilderness. n/t. |
Odin2005 |
Aug-31-08 11:50 AM |
#131 |
| -
The very few people I know who were 'on the fence' |
debbierlus |
Aug-31-08 11:53 AM |
#134 |
| -
She IS dreadful... |
Baby Snooks |
Aug-31-08 12:25 PM |
#140 |
| -
I wouldn't get too optimistic. |
caseymoz |
Aug-31-08 11:54 AM |
#135 |
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Nance, I saved my 1000th post in hopes of using it to reply to another of your excellent OPs |
beac |
Aug-31-08 11:55 AM |
#136 |
| -
What Repugs do trying to pander to women |
tbyg52 |
Aug-31-08 12:33 PM |
#141 |
| -
yes- but do we want to join in on the sexism? some here seee no harm in that. |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-08 12:38 PM |
#143 |
| -
No, we sure don't. |
tbyg52 |
Aug-31-08 01:09 PM |
#145 |
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me neither, thank you! |
bettyellen |
Aug-31-08 04:20 PM |
#163 |
| -
Great post, but what about this possibility? |
MaineMike |
Aug-31-08 12:43 PM |
#144 |
| -
That all important wimmins vote. Spot on Nance. |
midnight |
Aug-31-08 01:26 PM |
#147 |
| -
Thanks Nance, You've topped yourself. imho n/t |
anitar1 |
Aug-31-08 01:35 PM |
#148 |
| -
They are also accomplishing quite a bit while everyone is diverted. |
glitch |
Aug-31-08 01:40 PM |
#149 |
| -
I'm not so sure this is the end of his campaign. |
JackDragna |
Aug-31-08 01:52 PM |
#151 |
| -
I hope you're right. |
gratefultobelib |
Aug-31-08 02:03 PM |
#152 |
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As always, you say what we all think and are unable to articulate as well. thanks. rec'd |
williesgirl |
Aug-31-08 03:14 PM |
#158 |
| -
Well, Nance, thanks for calling it like it is. Only now there's two |
trickyguy |
Aug-31-08 03:24 PM |
#159 |
| -
Sorry but I disagree entirely with the OP |
newtothegame |
Aug-31-08 04:55 PM |
#165 |
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You are mistaking confidence for complacency ... |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-31-08 05:16 PM |
#166 |
| -
in 3 wks you know that Nance is a hugely respected DUer? |
themartyred |
Aug-31-08 05:25 PM |
#169 |
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well written, my friend |
themartyred |
Aug-31-08 05:21 PM |
#167 |
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Sadly, it could still win them an election-- please never forget the fact that they cheat. BIG TIME |
KaryninMiami |
Aug-31-08 05:22 PM |
#168 |
| -
Never disappointed by your posts.... Thank you so much,. |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-31-08 06:14 PM |
#170 |
| -
Well, I guess they won't be wearing "purple heart bandaids" at this year's GOP convention. |
Major Hogwash |
Aug-31-08 06:28 PM |
#172 |
| -
Great post! I am so sick of coming on to DU to find out how |
treestar |
Aug-31-08 07:44 PM |
#175 |
| -
Thank you so much for writing this. |
graywarrior |
Aug-31-08 07:48 PM |
#176 |
| -
K&R |
invictus |
Aug-31-08 07:48 PM |
#177 |
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Sqaush them like the rotten fruit they are now, this is all Rove engineered. |
Historic NY |
Aug-31-08 08:20 PM |
#181 |
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huge kick! |
FLDem5 |
Aug-31-08 08:54 PM |
#182 |
| -
Plenty of nonsense |
Awsi Dooger |
Aug-31-08 09:35 PM |
#185 |
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i do know this |
madrchsod |
Aug-31-08 10:26 PM |
#187 |
| -
Plain Jane |
quidam56 |
Aug-31-08 10:27 PM |
#188 |
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Wikipedia: Thomas Eagleton |
judasdisney |
Aug-31-08 10:28 PM |
#189 |
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