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Tue Dec-16-08 08:09 AM
Response to Reply #131 |
| 132. Just like I'm stunned by the justification of nepotism on here |
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Edited on Tue Dec-16-08 08:10 AM by galaxy21
funny that.
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| -Do You Support Caroline Kennedy's Bid To Replace Senator Clinton? |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Dec-15-08 01:11 PM |
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I don't NOT support it, and I do think it's funny to hear people claim she isn't qualified |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:15 PM |
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don't not = do, you've sure got a funny way of saying 'do'. |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:18 PM |
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I do believe I have a stalker named "Billy Shears." Or maybe a chihuahua nipping at my ankles |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:22 PM |
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Perhaps Billy knows you from a previous existence? |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 01:26 PM |
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I wonder who he was in a previous DU life? He seems to have an ax to grind with me |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:32 PM |
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What was that name of that guy that sounded like Calteacher |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 01:46 PM |
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hmm... he lived in his mom's basement... |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:47 PM |
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it doesn't take long to notice old unending allegiances |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:33 PM |
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ah, he gives ANOTHER clue he's been here longer than his post count and join date indicates |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:35 PM |
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That's quite a skill, Billy. I admire your ability to peg posters on a weeks notice (snicker) |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 01:40 PM |
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I've pegged you right. Haven't I? |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:45 PM |
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No you haven't. I supported Obama enthusiasticly from the second he beat Hillary |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 01:47 PM |
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very good point! One can't search on DU without being a donor... |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:49 PM |
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try google. It's a really impressive piece of software |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:51 PM |
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"Do you think we elected the best candidate as our President?" |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 01:56 PM |
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I guess google missed that one |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:02 PM |
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Well, according to Billy, if you have google, you don't need a star to search DUers posts |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 02:07 PM |
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I did stumble upon this gem.... |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:17 PM |
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you're proof of how effective his posts like that were... sucker! LOL! |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:23 PM |
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sure thing... |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:27 PM |
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glad you're being such a good sport about being played by that post! |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:30 PM |
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no responses allowed in Wyldlc's 'Zone of Lamity' |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:37 PM |
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people who get played often post irrelevant replies like you just did. |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:43 PM |
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haha, glad you enjoyed that, Billy! |
mtnsnake |
Dec-15-08 02:25 PM |
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Bring out your dead! |
ieoeja |
Dec-15-08 03:47 PM |
#77 |
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now thats over the top |
swampg8r |
Dec-15-08 11:20 PM |
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get over yourself. you have to actually be liked to be stalked. |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:31 PM |
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you obviously like me a whole bunch. Do you need a doggie treat, pepe? |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:34 PM |
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Does that make you Sgt Pepper? |
karynnj |
Dec-15-08 01:33 PM |
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maybe in Billy Boy's mind. He read the news today, oh, boy! |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:36 PM |
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but I just had to laugh, at his DLC Golden Calf.... |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:40 PM |
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there's that chihuahua again... yip yip yip yip! |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:46 PM |
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lame ad hominem attacks = getting under Wyldlc's skin |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:56 PM |
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lol. an attacker whines/whimpers about being attacked... |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 01:58 PM |
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I never whine when given the chance to call out a bullshitter |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:10 PM |
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you have quite the imagination, too! you abandoned actual discussion with your first post |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:11 PM |
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the discussion is 'should Caroline be appointed to the Senate?' |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:21 PM |
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yeah, your post #3 was just a friendly innocent comment... (snicker) |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:24 PM |
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no, yo comprendo perfecto. |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 02:35 PM |
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charm, wit, and a mindreader, too! no, actually, you're clueless. Better luck next time |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 02:44 PM |
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he blew his mind out in car... |
wyldwolf |
Dec-16-08 09:21 AM |
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OFFS |
BlueDogDemocratNH |
Dec-15-08 02:34 PM |
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I Don't NOT Support It and Do Think People Who Said Clinton Rode Bill's Coattails |
Crisco |
Dec-15-08 01:22 PM |
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Bill is Clinton. |
Billy Shears |
Dec-15-08 01:49 PM |
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I imagine she always has... |
wyldwolf |
Dec-15-08 06:47 PM |
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It's not my state so it's not my business. |
last1standing |
Dec-15-08 01:17 PM |
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A Senator's Vote Affects Everyone In Our Constitutional Scheme |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Dec-15-08 01:19 PM |
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Worry about your own Senator. |
Bleachers7 |
Dec-15-08 01:19 PM |
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True, but I didn't set up the system, I just vote in it. |
last1standing |
Dec-15-08 01:22 PM |
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I don't think it's his decision to make other than to appoint a placeholder. |
MookieWilson |
Dec-15-08 01:47 PM |
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I agree with that 100% |
last1standing |
Dec-15-08 01:55 PM |
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There are several downsides to appointing a "placeholder" |
onenote |
Dec-15-08 05:06 PM |
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True, but Paterson himself is kind of a second-string governor. |
MookieWilson |
Dec-15-08 05:59 PM |
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He's perceived to be, yes. But not for long. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 12:03 AM |
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You should add a line "I don't live in NY so I will STFU" |
Bleachers7 |
Dec-15-08 01:18 PM |
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See Five |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Dec-15-08 01:20 PM |
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I agree |
ellacott |
Dec-15-08 01:34 PM |
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thatd matter if this were an election |
iamthebandfanman |
Dec-16-08 10:51 AM |
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You mean everyone in NY is entitled to their opinion. |
Bleachers7 |
Dec-16-08 11:09 AM |
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I do support it, and I'll tell you why |
LisaM |
Dec-15-08 01:23 PM |
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That's an excellent point I |
zidzi |
Dec-15-08 05:29 PM |
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As soon as she becomes a Senator, |
verges |
Dec-16-08 11:14 AM |
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I believe that there are New York State Assembly and Senate members who have a more clearly... |
GodlessBiker |
Dec-15-08 01:25 PM |
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I think it would be a great appointment because Caroline can hold the seat in 2010. |
AtomicKitten |
Dec-15-08 01:27 PM |
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why do you think she would hold the seat? |
paulk |
Dec-15-08 02:32 PM |
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name recognition and the ability to raise money -- not unlike Clinton in 2000 |
AtomicKitten |
Dec-15-08 02:38 PM |
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agreed |
onenote |
Dec-15-08 05:00 PM |
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I'm not convinced she would be a shoo-in |
paulk |
Dec-15-08 06:12 PM |
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You don't think NY can handle a liberal Senator? |
dkf |
Dec-16-08 08:06 AM |
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well, since both Clinton and Schumer are considered liberals |
paulk |
Dec-16-08 10:44 AM |
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She would definitely hold the seat in 2010. |
brianna69 |
Dec-15-08 05:35 PM |
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If only she wasn't tattooed |
panader0 |
Dec-15-08 01:37 PM |
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I'm pretty indifferent, she might be a great senator and she might not be |
Hippo_Tron |
Dec-15-08 01:38 PM |
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I think it's interesting that the M$M is saying Hillary is opposed to Caroline - since she supported |
TahitiNut |
Dec-15-08 01:41 PM |
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You never miss a chance to believe MSM bullshit about the Clintons. |
MookieWilson |
Dec-15-08 01:48 PM |
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True, but not be the margins ancipated |
karynnj |
Dec-15-08 01:57 PM |
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Isn't your ax sharp enough yet? |
TahitiNut |
Dec-15-08 02:00 PM |
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I'll be seeing Hillary in a little more than two hours. |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 03:19 PM |
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they also claimed the clintons killed dozens of people. do you think obama would want a killer |
lionesspriyanka |
Dec-15-08 02:41 PM |
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The M$M did? Really? Gee, I must've missed that. |
TahitiNut |
Dec-15-08 05:27 PM |
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you dont remember the implications during the clinton years following white water? |
lionesspriyanka |
Dec-15-08 09:16 PM |
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I support it and I supported HRC getting the nomination in 2000 |
onenote |
Dec-15-08 01:47 PM |
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I really don't give a damn, but... |
TreasonousBastard |
Dec-15-08 01:52 PM |
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In 1948 NY and Nat'l Dems begged Eleanor R to run for the seat... |
MookieWilson |
Dec-15-08 02:18 PM |
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No I do not support her bid |
sabbat hunter |
Dec-15-08 01:54 PM |
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I would rather see someone from upstate |
paulk |
Dec-15-08 02:07 PM |
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Honestly - I don't care one way or the other... |
S_E_Fudd |
Dec-15-08 02:40 PM |
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I don't know |
Bryan |
Dec-15-08 02:48 PM |
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I'll support whatever Democrat New York chooses. |
Iggo |
Dec-15-08 02:59 PM |
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Ahhhh, but therein lies the problem. |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 03:17 PM |
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Perhaps one should think of her as an "Interim" Senator. |
qwlauren35 |
Dec-15-08 04:50 PM |
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You know what? |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 11:20 PM |
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I'd consider her trustworthy and with good judgement |
Whisp |
Dec-15-08 11:35 PM |
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A liar? |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 11:42 PM |
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how long should this special election campaign last? |
onenote |
Dec-15-08 04:58 PM |
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The governor should appoint an interim replacement |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 11:25 PM |
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a six month interim senator would be a waste |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 09:14 AM |
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So the appointed governor is appointing a senator? |
Iggo |
Dec-15-08 05:56 PM |
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he's not an "appointed" governor |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 09:15 AM |
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Got it. |
Iggo |
Dec-16-08 09:31 AM |
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Yes of course. |
nothingtoofear |
Dec-15-08 03:01 PM |
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No, I don't. |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 03:11 PM |
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You do realize that all these posts are refighting the primaries. |
faygokid |
Dec-15-08 05:38 PM |
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I don't think the NY senate seat should be doled out like a party gift |
Beacool |
Dec-15-08 11:14 PM |
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someone is going to be appointed. |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 09:36 AM |
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Well said. |
faygokid |
Dec-16-08 05:59 PM |
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only for those too weak of mind |
paulk |
Dec-15-08 11:37 PM |
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If she's smart and commpetent then HELL YES. |
uponit7771 |
Dec-15-08 03:14 PM |
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the "ayes" have it - n/t |
happychatter |
Dec-15-08 03:25 PM |
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Yes, and I supported Hillary Clinton when she ran for the Senate, too. |
Alexander |
Dec-15-08 03:48 PM |
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Yeah, but it is up to the voters of New York |
TheKentuckian |
Dec-15-08 04:21 PM |
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Are there no capable, deserving candidates from within... |
Flash Bazbo |
Dec-15-08 04:44 PM |
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there may be capable, deserving candidates, but are they the strongest candidate? |
onenote |
Dec-15-08 04:55 PM |
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"strongest candidate" = "breeding" = "right class" |
ShortnFiery |
Dec-15-08 11:52 PM |
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No, "family name" trumps "working your way up through the ranks." |
ShortnFiery |
Dec-15-08 11:28 PM |
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Your poll forgot the option, "Not Presidential Politics" n/t |
FormerRushFan |
Dec-15-08 04:53 PM |
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I do. Go Caroline! |
brianna69 |
Dec-15-08 05:33 PM |
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Hell yeah. She's awesome. |
mwei924 |
Dec-15-08 06:01 PM |
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You know... The fallout over her as a potential pick has made me a supporter |
Truth Hurts A Lot |
Dec-15-08 06:02 PM |
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me too.. |
stillcool47 |
Dec-15-08 06:46 PM |
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Yes 165 No 38 ... says it all! |
TexasObserver |
Dec-15-08 09:18 PM |
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I wonder if the question about Jeb Bush being SELECTED for Senate in Florida would get as much ZEAL? |
ShortnFiery |
Dec-15-08 11:25 PM |
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Irrelevant. You're wrongly equating Caroline Kennedy with Jeb Bush. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-15-08 11:35 PM |
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Nope. If "we the people" are so easily duped by "dynasties" then we deserve to be SCREWED. |
ShortnFiery |
Dec-15-08 11:50 PM |
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Again, it's a reality that only exists in your perception. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-15-08 11:54 PM |
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Sweet Caroline |
Jersey Devil |
Dec-15-08 09:24 PM |
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Will honor Gov. Paterson's decision but strongly favor CKS. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-15-08 09:27 PM |
#102 |
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the vapid twistings |
swampg8r |
Dec-15-08 11:17 PM |
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All senate seats should be the choice of THE PEOPLE. |
Veganistan |
Dec-15-08 11:23 PM |
#107 |
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State constitutions are drawn up in opposition to your plan, though. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-15-08 11:28 PM |
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It is up to the people of New York what kind of poison they choose to drink |
IndianaGreen |
Dec-15-08 11:23 PM |
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At 1:00 a.m. Eastern, Tues., 8 in 10 of us think CK would be just dandy |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 12:00 AM |
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I'm supportive |
mvd |
Dec-16-08 12:08 AM |
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New York could do - and has done - a lot worse than Caroline Kennedy... |
TankLV |
Dec-16-08 12:28 AM |
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I don't support it but I also don't care if she gets it. |
MrSlayer |
Dec-16-08 03:16 AM |
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Wholeheartedly |
Marrah_G |
Dec-16-08 07:41 AM |
#125 |
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This is like Palin all over again |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 07:49 AM |
#126 |
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Wow. As way-the-hell-off analogies go, this one is a contender for top prize. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:02 AM |
#128 |
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Would you care to counter the 3 or 4 reasons I gave? |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 08:06 AM |
#129 |
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No, I'm too stunned to index anything. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:07 AM |
#131 |
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Just like I'm stunned by the justification of nepotism on here |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 08:09 AM |
#132 |
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It's not a convincing argument when the potential appointment is |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:11 AM |
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"demonstrably accomplished. " |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 08:13 AM |
#134 |
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I disagree. One may serve in many different ways. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:14 AM |
#135 |
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"One may serve in many different ways. " |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 08:18 AM |
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I'm happy to give them a chance if one of them is Paterson's pick. |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:22 AM |
#137 |
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My response |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 08:30 AM |
#138 |
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Well, we'll have to part company on the potential appointment, even as |
Old Crusoe |
Dec-16-08 08:35 AM |
#140 |
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But....she has superior night vision!!!! |
AndrewP |
Dec-16-08 09:11 AM |
#142 |
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You seem to love the 29 state senators. |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 09:39 AM |
#148 |
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Well, okay then, 28 senators to choose from |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 10:57 AM |
#155 |
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are you willing or even able to explain how each one would be superior to Caroline? |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 12:56 PM |
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"are you willing or even able to explain how each one would be superior to Caroline?" |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 01:01 PM |
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so having run for office and havingt vast political experience is all it takes |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 01:25 PM |
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which of the following senators/congressmen would you wish had never been elected |
onenote |
Dec-16-08 10:10 AM |
#150 |
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They ran campaigns, though didn't they? They didn't have it handed to them |
galaxy21 |
Dec-16-08 10:56 AM |
#154 |
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I respect the right of ANY eligible person to throw their hat in. |
Kristi1696 |
Dec-16-08 07:59 AM |
#127 |
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i dont really care if shes qualified or not. I like her |
mkultra |
Dec-16-08 08:33 AM |
#139 |
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I don't live in New York State. |
terrya |
Dec-16-08 08:36 AM |
#141 |
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I'm a New Yorker, don't I get extra points for my opinion? |
hedgehog |
Dec-16-08 09:44 AM |
#149 |
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remind me to speak in a language DUers can understand from now on |
iamthebandfanman |
Dec-16-08 10:48 AM |
#152 |
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Damn right! She'll get a lot more done in less time than it took Hillary. |
InAbLuEsTaTe |
Dec-16-08 11:35 AM |
#158 |
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I vote NO; Yet I am being ripped apart on another thread. |
oviedodem |
Dec-16-08 11:39 AM |
#159 |
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I'm not getting this whole brouhaha. She's certainly more qualified |
Vinca |
Dec-16-08 12:04 PM |
#160 |
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Me Neither |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Dec-16-08 04:05 PM |
#164 |
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Yes, I think Caroline Kennedy would be an excellent choice. |
invictus |
Dec-16-08 04:25 PM |
#165 |
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Sure, she's a Kennedy. But that name means many things |
Taverner |
Dec-16-08 06:03 PM |
#167 |
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