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is loss of control, coming out badly for the manipulators. There must be an unreal approach to a loser campaign like this. The catch is that the risks are all well planned but the responses and the ability of the McCain team to capitalize are not.
The very next step, rather than escalating more risks, must naturally be for these despicable people to look to saving their own skins, making private deals. This is good because it may spiral down the lies and vote fraud and bring justice if not clarity to the landslide outcome approaching.
Still, panic moves and inertial drive of these people will persist in either the madness of arrogantly trying to power ahead or seeking ways out. This is dangerous for all, the cornered beast, the chaos. There have been losing campaigns before but this has spectacular, frightening potential which the media and others are breaking apart off script under the pressure and faltering of control.
Those who believe in the evil masterminds would rightly see this as another shock replacement to a losing campaign, which would lead to the WH supporting the move(apparently it isn't because painfully conflicted in its last dictatorial gasps) to canceling the Palin/Biden debates for the same reason, to using the next great shock to cancel/postpone/martial law the election or some other heretofore tinfoil extreme. They just blew the moves in Pakistan, the assassination of Chavez, the bailout panic, the primping of Palin, the marshalling of the MSM among many, many others- all made with their pants down and bungling.
I would rather have the election degenerate into a fatal circus for the GOP than have the fraud that the GOP is offering a fair choice(gag) persist to an undeservedly close election ritual wrecking the real mandate for change(rarely clarified in its brutal, alarming reality and necessity). They deserve it and so does the fake system and I hope progressive reform can capitalize on it to build a new America(as my stunning determined and progressive NY-29 candidate Eric Massa rolled out as a stunning hope in the midst of certain upheavals facing us in the next several years).
The election could have been falsely close and people could have been wooed instead of intimidated and enraged. The WH never ever chose otherwise. McCain simply can't stray from that closely guarded herd of cronies. The HOPE of not getting a terror hit or something as bad in the next month increases as the lie unravels with each reversal. Now a risk is just a risk and they are just cowards.
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Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 06:37 PM |
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The fact that McCain pulled his ads tells me something weird is up. |
phantom power |
Sep-24-08 06:39 PM |
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Yes, if anything, you'd have to have your ads do the work for you |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 06:47 PM |
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If he hadn't made that ridiculous announcement yesterday |
Midlodemocrat |
Sep-25-08 10:40 AM |
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Yeah, it's grandstanding. |
offog |
Sep-25-08 03:48 PM |
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Nah, the ads make sense. |
ContinentalOp |
Sep-24-08 07:40 PM |
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He hasn't pulled his ads in PA, I'm still seeing them |
ShadowLiberal |
Sep-24-08 10:23 PM |
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McCain's campaign has money problems... |
Claire Beth |
Sep-25-08 10:48 AM |
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And it makes a false assumption |
The Wizard |
Sep-25-08 02:57 PM |
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Exactly! n/t |
Claire Beth |
Sep-25-08 10:01 PM |
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I think he's trying to look like he's "above the fray" - it could be a trick. |
kerry-is-my-prez |
Sep-25-08 01:33 PM |
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They are changing their ticket. Palin had that affair. It's probably true. |
JDPriestly |
Sep-25-08 03:22 PM |
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All of the above together are major. |
blossomstar |
Sep-24-08 06:39 PM |
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All good points - recommended. As for the base... |
anigbrowl |
Sep-24-08 06:40 PM |
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Palin debate Obama? |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 06:50 PM |
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good one! |
sunnybrook |
Sep-24-08 08:59 PM |
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Love it! |
volstork |
Sep-25-08 11:25 AM |
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Rated: "MUST READ", nt |
NYC_SKP |
Sep-24-08 06:41 PM |
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you are right, and isn't that great ? |
crazy_vanilla |
Sep-24-08 06:42 PM |
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I think we're all pretty clear on the huge problems with McPOW and his campaign. |
BlooInBloo |
Sep-24-08 06:43 PM |
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Oh, ok. |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 06:48 PM |
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It's ok. Nothing wrong with a summary recap. |
BlooInBloo |
Sep-24-08 06:49 PM |
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WTF with that response? |
krkaufman |
Sep-25-08 12:35 AM |
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I always like to see them all laid out with a nice bow on top! |
ChimpersMcSmirkers |
Sep-24-08 07:37 PM |
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Nothing wrong with that, as I said. It's just tedious listening to people say... |
BlooInBloo |
Sep-24-08 10:14 PM |
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DRIVE- BY SNARK ATTACK!!! |
dgibby |
Sep-25-08 12:28 AM |
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I didn't sense that. Not at all. Just the opposite. n/t |
dmr |
Sep-25-08 03:52 AM |
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99% of DU is exactly what you just said |
nini |
Sep-25-08 11:11 AM |
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I didn't think I gave the impression that I knew something |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-25-08 02:38 PM |
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mccain has no financial troubles. |
Barack08 |
Sep-24-08 06:43 PM |
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What makes you say he's well-funded? |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 06:48 PM |
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he is getting tons of free air-time due to this announcement. |
Barack08 |
Sep-25-08 10:48 AM |
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Yeah, but how much is he spending? |
lurky |
Sep-24-08 06:48 PM |
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But he has the GOP |
quakerboy |
Sep-25-08 12:53 AM |
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that is true. |
Barack08 |
Sep-25-08 10:51 AM |
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and rick davis scandal |
CitizenPatriot |
Sep-24-08 06:44 PM |
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Rachel had a segment on this last night |
FKA MNChimpH8R |
Sep-24-08 06:56 PM |
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Wow, really? |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 07:23 PM |
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NYT did an article on this and blew it out of the water |
CitizenPatriot |
Sep-24-08 10:18 PM |
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Palin had an affair with a Married Man |
704wipes |
Sep-24-08 07:26 PM |
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National Enquirer, that bastion of investiagtive journalism |
CitizenPatriot |
Sep-24-08 10:15 PM |
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Well that's to be expected. What I am waiting for is the video of her with a moose. |
L0oniX |
Sep-25-08 11:10 AM |
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Moose have more taste then that n/t |
Mopar151 |
Sep-25-08 03:06 PM |
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The Globe has big headlines that Cindy McCain is a drug addict |
Mabus |
Sep-25-08 03:53 PM |
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This actually made our local newscast here in Los Angeles |
Bluestar |
Sep-24-08 08:55 PM |
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Are you kidding? I used to watch that in stunned silence it was so bad nt |
CitizenPatriot |
Sep-24-08 10:12 PM |
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THIS IS THE BIG STORY... indeed. Total campaign meltdown... |
Essene |
Sep-25-08 02:57 PM |
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Rachel Maddow digs in... (video) |
Essene |
Sep-25-08 02:58 PM |
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Katie Couric catches Sarah Palin offguard on this issue... (video) |
Essene |
Sep-25-08 02:58 PM |
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If true, the affair would constitute adultery according to the Bible. |
JDPriestly |
Sep-25-08 03:26 PM |
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Recommended. Excellent post. |
lamp_shade |
Sep-24-08 06:52 PM |
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Add attempting to cancel the VP Debate |
WIllo |
Sep-24-08 06:54 PM |
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No way. Are they now trying to do that, too? |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-24-08 07:24 PM |
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Apparently someone |
zuzu98 |
Sep-24-08 07:29 PM |
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Brian Williams reported this Wednesday night |
Tallison |
Sep-25-08 01:16 PM |
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I was suspicious when I heard this. |
CTyankee |
Sep-25-08 03:24 PM |
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Postponing that debate is what his campaign is ALL about right now |
Tallison |
Sep-25-08 04:07 PM |
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Yes. |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-25-08 05:06 PM |
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On Huff... |
WIllo |
Sep-24-08 08:12 PM |
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I am inclined to think |
pointblank |
Sep-24-08 06:55 PM |
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Campaign shenanigans |
voteearlyvoteoften |
Sep-24-08 06:59 PM |
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Number 2 - The man's face is FALLING OFF on his left side /nt |
jberryhill |
Sep-24-08 07:20 PM |
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I noticed that, too. It looks very painful nt |
quiet.american |
Sep-25-08 05:37 AM |
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Is he saving money for a Rev. Wright media blow-out? |
TheDonkey |
Sep-24-08 07:26 PM |
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Not to mention Rick Davis ey? |
mzmolly |
Sep-24-08 07:27 PM |
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the risk of risk |
PATRICK |
Sep-24-08 07:51 PM |
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you can say that again |
swampg8r |
Sep-24-08 10:27 PM |
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"you can say that again" .... chuckle. n/t |
krkaufman |
Sep-25-08 12:39 AM |
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its a compulsion |
swampg8r |
Sep-25-08 12:41 AM |
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the risk of risk |
PATRICK |
Sep-24-08 07:51 PM |
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you can say that again |
swampg8r |
Sep-24-08 10:28 PM |
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The risk of risk |
PATRICK |
Sep-24-08 07:52 PM |
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well said! |
swampg8r |
Sep-24-08 10:28 PM |
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Argh!!! |
PATRICK |
Sep-26-08 01:06 PM |
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2. Media is turning on McCain is the big one. They are pissed they are not |
harun |
Sep-24-08 09:24 PM |
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And to think, these are the people McClueless |
dgibby |
Sep-25-08 12:23 AM |
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I really think this is a panic move to shield McCoward from declining poll numbers... |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Sep-24-08 10:28 PM |
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Yep that's certainly another factor. |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-25-08 02:41 PM |
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This is the kind of thoughtful thread that's useful, not crap about Alan Keyes. |
Bernardo de La Paz |
Sep-24-08 10:45 PM |
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Maybe McCain is doing this intentionally... |
LiberadorHugo |
Sep-24-08 10:47 PM |
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I only worry about the Republica manufactured and programmed |
farmboxer |
Sep-25-08 12:30 AM |
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Yup, their hope in Palin has pooped out. |
dmr |
Sep-25-08 04:07 AM |
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I don't think they knew she was so phenomenally, transparently stupid |
Frank Cannon |
Sep-25-08 06:00 AM |
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I think they knew she was stupid |
MaryEllen37 |
Sep-25-08 06:10 AM |
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They would have assumed that anyone |
SheilaT |
Sep-25-08 08:09 AM |
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It is time for all Democrats to press home our advantage and elect Obama |
OakCliffDem |
Sep-25-08 05:11 AM |
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RE; Right on |
cjsmom44 |
Sep-25-08 05:55 AM |
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He's shown, without a doubt, that he's not up to the job mentally. |
greyghost |
Sep-25-08 01:33 PM |
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"Suspending" the campaign is not to help with the crisis. It's to get McCain and Palin up to speed. |
No Elephants |
Sep-25-08 05:57 AM |
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It had to be a bigger problem or set of problems to suspend the |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-25-08 02:43 PM |
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I beleive that the GOP does not WANT to win .. |
Myrina |
Sep-25-08 10:37 AM |
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I agree. They know what crap needs to be cleaned up in the next 4 years. |
BrainStorm |
Sep-25-08 10:41 AM |
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I agree with this: |
workinclasszero |
Sep-25-08 01:03 PM |
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The simple truth is he is panicking! When we were dropping, Obama was "as cool as a cucumber". |
faithfulcitizen |
Sep-25-08 10:45 AM |
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It is one person's opinion, but this reminds me of... |
Stuart G |
Sep-25-08 10:54 AM |
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I expect a couple top advisors to quietly step down this weekend. |
progressoid |
Sep-25-08 11:01 AM |
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I don't understand how pulling his ads "helps him solve the economy" |
K8-EEE |
Sep-25-08 11:10 AM |
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Something is up. |
Sentinel Chicken |
Sep-25-08 11:36 AM |
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Rick Davis liability too! |
felinetta |
Sep-25-08 12:56 PM |
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McCain is like a fly caught in a spider web |
felinetta |
Sep-25-08 12:59 PM |
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Their recent behaviour reeks of desperation. |
D23MIURG23 |
Sep-25-08 01:22 PM |
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I agree with you 100% |
samuraiguppy |
Sep-25-08 01:40 PM |
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Palin replaces her running mate |
blue-kite |
Sep-25-08 02:09 PM |
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The GOP are trying to find a way through - McCain is gambling politically |
bambino |
Sep-25-08 02:11 PM |
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Agree ... and wasn't McCain borrowing from party to keep campaign going -- ??? |
defendandprotect |
Sep-25-08 02:19 PM |
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Name removed |
Sep-25-08 02:27 PM |
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McCains drooping eye during press briefing a health problem? |
leppie |
Sep-25-08 02:39 PM |
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I think you are right |
Marrah_G |
Sep-25-08 02:42 PM |
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McCain IS IN TROUBLE if he put Hank Paulson in charge of his $500 million |
whistle |
Sep-25-08 02:42 PM |
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I don't think that the McCain campaign thought that they would have to fight in 15 swing states |
grantcart |
Sep-25-08 02:47 PM |
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Oh wow. |
Erin Elizabeth |
Sep-25-08 02:58 PM |
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ya, that's a huge factor as well. i think it fits me theory.... |
Essene |
Sep-25-08 04:59 PM |
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Well, yeah, then there's that election thingy going on. |
Major Hogwash |
Sep-25-08 10:09 PM |
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Mark Shields said that a McCain campaign person told him off the record.. |
Virginia Dare |
Sep-25-08 03:03 PM |
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They ran out of Lipstick n/t |
HopeforChange |
Sep-25-08 03:16 PM |
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Excellent analysis... |
Hepburn |
Sep-25-08 03:24 PM |
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You nailed it N/T |
scytherius |
Sep-25-08 03:55 PM |
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Some guy told me today Palin knew more then McCain! How can there be people like that out there? |
1776Forever |
Sep-25-08 04:38 PM |
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I'm crushed.. crushed I tell you! :( |
stuntcat |
Sep-25-08 05:04 PM |
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Right. |
H2O Man |
Sep-25-08 05:06 PM |
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Awesome post!! Right on the money. Or should I say, 'nail meet hammer'? |
Major Hogwash |
Sep-25-08 10:04 PM |
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