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Thu Feb-05-09 05:31 PM
Response to Reply #125 |
| 126. The overwhelming compulsion |
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Edited on Thu Feb-05-09 05:31 PM by Why Syzygy
the irrational NEED to prove something 'wrong', the OBSESSION with allowing only certain information .. these are the things which no one has offered to explain.
We can do better. I'm thinking we will. It takes a lot to discourage me.
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| -HEALTH QUIZ: Do you feel that differing viewpoints are welcome in Health Forum? |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Jan-31-09 06:45 PM |
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If you want real discussion, then say 'yes'. |
Deja Q |
Jan-31-09 06:49 PM |
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I don't think you misread the OP |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 01:31 AM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Jan-31-09 06:52 PM |
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Boy oh boy... |
EvolveOrConvolve |
Jan-31-09 07:27 PM |
#3 |
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IF they are based on medical SCIENCE -- |
xchrom |
Jan-31-09 10:13 PM |
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go democrats |
varkam |
Jan-31-09 10:34 PM |
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Go Democrats!!!...nt |
SidDithers |
Jan-31-09 11:36 PM |
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It's pretty funny... |
varkam |
Feb-01-09 12:08 AM |
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Yup. Pot, kettle, and all that... |
SidDithers |
Feb-01-09 01:51 AM |
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quite a few people don't feel that "differing viewpoints are welcome in this forum." |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 01:30 AM |
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I responded that I do not feel that different viewpoints are welcome in the forum |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-01-09 03:38 AM |
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Different viewpoints are welcome by most. But there are self appointed dungeon masters here ... |
HamdenRice |
Feb-01-09 06:15 AM |
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'Loud, dogmatic and tenacious'? |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-01-09 07:50 AM |
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False dichotomy and fundies are at both ends of the spectrum. |
uppityperson |
Feb-01-09 02:36 PM |
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Actually, some folks are being mis-labeled to try to discredit them |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 07:18 PM |
#36 |
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WYVBC .. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 09:35 PM |
#39 |
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Quick scan reads to me like Drug Policy is mostly illegal drug policy |
uppityperson |
Feb-02-09 12:20 AM |
#43 |
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Where do I find Quick scan? |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 12:30 AM |
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Guess I missed a few words there. A quick scan shows me that... |
uppityperson |
Feb-02-09 12:41 AM |
#48 |
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lol! . |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 01:12 AM |
#49 |
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"welcome" is such a subjective word |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 06:35 AM |
#13 |
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I used the word "welcome" |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 04:12 PM |
#31 |
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We agree that it is toxic. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 09:45 PM |
#40 |
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your post is an example of what this forum could be used for - positive effect |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 12:24 AM |
#44 |
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then again welcome is a good one, because I've been "unwelcomed" to post here by a group of regulars |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 12:37 AM |
#46 |
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PS, the "regulars" who've unwelcomed me: |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 12:38 AM |
#47 |
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I had to put someone on ignore yesterday |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 01:20 AM |
#50 |
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I won't be shoved to the back of the bus |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 01:50 AM |
#52 |
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Obviously if it's about health ... |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 02:01 AM |
#53 |
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The flame throwers in this forum are a minority - more people feel unwelcome here than feel welcome |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 02:41 AM |
#54 |
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Well, there's the impasse. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 03:12 AM |
#55 |
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Perhaps you should set an example and follow your own advice? |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 03:44 AM |
#56 |
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You make some interesting points. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 04:06 AM |
#57 |
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Who's the one who implies her "opponents" aren't Democrats? |
trotsky |
Feb-02-09 10:48 AM |
#60 |
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I was hoping your quest |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 04:57 PM |
#70 |
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That would reward the abusers - the abuse is the problem |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-03-09 01:12 AM |
#82 |
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My premise |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-03-09 02:19 AM |
#83 |
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"Those who are cowed by the abuse may leave, " |
cosmik debris |
Feb-03-09 07:19 AM |
#86 |
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Far more feel unwelcome here than feel welcome. ALL should feel welcome |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 03:31 PM |
#67 |
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They should. One step toward that end would be an absolute ban on anyone accusing those who disagree |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-02-09 06:53 PM |
#73 |
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and prohibit the snide one liners and the deliberate |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 07:49 PM |
#75 |
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You know... |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 07:36 AM |
#89 |
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Im sorry that you feel that way, but I do hope to see all viewpoints |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-04-09 04:56 PM |
#122 |
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Just ignore their posts |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-04-09 05:59 PM |
#123 |
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PS |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 07:52 PM |
#76 |
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How's it feel up there on that cross? |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 08:31 PM |
#79 |
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She is doing a righteous job of hiding from the truth |
cosmik debris |
Feb-02-09 08:47 PM |
#80 |
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And |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 07:36 AM |
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I have posted the same thing over several times since the person wouldn't answer |
uppityperson |
Feb-03-09 04:23 PM |
#101 |
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My take |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-04-09 04:52 AM |
#108 |
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I agree with your personal opinion on big pharm and vaccination |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-06-09 04:27 PM |
#136 |
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oooh.. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-02-09 01:28 AM |
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It is obvious that YOU do not welcome differing view points |
cosmik debris |
Feb-01-09 07:35 AM |
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You are entitled to your opinion, but you’re not entitled to your own facts. |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-01-09 08:38 AM |
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12 people "do NOT feel that differing viewpoints are welcome in this forum" |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 12:04 PM |
#17 |
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For at least one of these 12 people.. |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-01-09 12:14 PM |
#18 |
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I voted NO |
cosmik debris |
Feb-01-09 12:40 PM |
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I almost voted no for the same reason, but "welcome" is such an subjective thing |
uppityperson |
Feb-03-09 04:25 PM |
#102 |
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What's the solution? |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 12:42 PM |
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There is no solution short of tombstones |
HamdenRice |
Feb-01-09 02:24 PM |
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I refuse to go away, in fact, the nastier they get |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 03:57 PM |
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Yeah, well a lot of those tombstones are 1 person who has been banned before. |
uppityperson |
Feb-01-09 05:42 PM |
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Check my reading comprehension. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 08:55 PM |
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You want to have 'fruitful discussions??' Ha. |
Lyric |
Feb-08-09 11:07 AM |
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A separate forum for CTers. Like the 9/11 forum. n/t |
cosmik debris |
Feb-01-09 03:00 PM |
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"CTers"? Please define. nt |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 03:32 PM |
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Conspiracy theory promoters |
cosmik debris |
Feb-01-09 03:55 PM |
#29 |
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Is the "Drug Policy" forum |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 11:29 PM |
#41 |
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Some posters are not welcome in any moderate forum. |
cosmik debris |
Feb-02-09 11:16 AM |
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perhaps |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-01-09 03:54 PM |
#28 |
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Go democrats! |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-01-09 04:17 PM |
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And what about those of us who are in the middle, who want more research and don't trust big pharm? |
uppityperson |
Feb-01-09 05:44 PM |
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The people you describe don't exist. |
trotsky |
Feb-01-09 07:11 PM |
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I'm wondering why |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 09:34 PM |
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The phrase "Drug Policy" has historically referred to illegal drugs. |
trotsky |
Feb-02-09 06:58 AM |
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That is the implied use. eom |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 12:35 PM |
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Yeah for big pharma shills like you, that we know. |
trotsky |
Feb-02-09 12:56 PM |
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I'll have to get Mitch McConnell on the phone to take care of that for me, then. |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 12:58 PM |
#65 |
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False choice. |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-01-09 12:48 PM |
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False choice? |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 01:03 PM |
#22 |
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For example....some people are of the opinion that HIV doesn't cause AIDS. |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-01-09 03:36 PM |
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AFAIK, HIV doesn't ALWAYS lead to AIDS.. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-01-09 11:40 PM |
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There is a tendency among a lot of people to avoid dealing with an issue. |
uppityperson |
Feb-02-09 11:04 AM |
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True, and the flu virus doesn't always lead to pneumonia. |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-02-09 05:57 PM |
#72 |
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Some "differing" viewpoints deserve nothing but ridicule... |
SidDithers |
Feb-02-09 09:10 AM |
#59 |
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18 People "do NOT feel that differing viewpoints are welcome in this forum" |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 03:28 PM |
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As was posted above, several of those 18 have been on the receiving end... |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 04:54 PM |
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I suspect all of the ones who posted that above... |
SidDithers |
Feb-02-09 04:55 PM |
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Problem solved, it would appear. |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 05:02 PM |
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Will you quit accusing anyone who disagrees with you of being shills? |
uppityperson |
Feb-03-09 04:27 PM |
#103 |
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19 people NOT feel that differing viewpoints are welcome in this forum |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 07:25 PM |
#74 |
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we're up to 20 - time to start making all feel welcome here |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-02-09 07:54 PM |
#77 |
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I'm glad to hear that you'll not be calling other posters shills or trolls |
varkam |
Feb-02-09 08:28 PM |
#78 |
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I totally agree with you. |
trotsky |
Feb-03-09 07:35 AM |
#88 |
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And that goes both ways.... |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 07:40 AM |
#91 |
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"Have you found that your threads are spammed with flame war type comments?" You mean like these?: |
beam me up scottie |
Feb-03-09 12:49 AM |
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go democracts |
varkam |
Feb-03-09 04:33 AM |
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That's enough to make 21 people feel unwelcome |
cosmik debris |
Feb-03-09 07:16 AM |
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ZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
trotsky |
Feb-03-09 07:31 AM |
#87 |
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21 do not feel that differing viewpoints are welcome |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-03-09 10:17 AM |
#92 |
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How many of these 21 are people who feel unwelcome because we disagree with YOUR viewpoint? |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-03-09 10:28 AM |
#94 |
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It's simple, LB. |
trotsky |
Feb-03-09 10:35 AM |
#95 |
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I think what you are missing is that there are people |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 01:18 PM |
#96 |
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Fascinating that this thread underscores the rage of Caliban at seeing his own face in the glass. |
Liberal Veteran |
Feb-03-09 05:57 PM |
#106 |
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I almost voted no because of your nasty replies. Seriously. |
uppityperson |
Feb-03-09 04:29 PM |
#104 |
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I find Dorian Gray's and Why Syzygy's posts very interesting and helpful |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-03-09 10:23 AM |
#93 |
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That's the thing |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 01:27 PM |
#97 |
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You know, over the weekend, I was attacked in LBN.. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-03-09 01:48 PM |
#98 |
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I think that is an all too common phenomenon |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-03-09 05:53 PM |
#105 |
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22!! 22 posters now feel unwelcome posting here... |
SidDithers |
Feb-03-09 03:41 PM |
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LMAO |
trotsky |
Feb-03-09 04:03 PM |
#100 |
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Make that 24! |
semillama |
Feb-03-09 06:34 PM |
#107 |
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I do think that there |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-04-09 04:59 AM |
#109 |
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Even that can be tricky. |
trotsky |
Feb-04-09 07:44 AM |
#110 |
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When it comes to something like pain relief |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 08:17 AM |
#111 |
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"That and no harm, of course." |
trotsky |
Feb-04-09 08:40 AM |
#112 |
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Tart cherry juice |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 08:44 AM |
#113 |
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How much of it, though, and in conjunction with what other drugs or treatments? |
trotsky |
Feb-04-09 08:53 AM |
#114 |
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It sure does (grapefruit juice) |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 09:11 AM |
#115 |
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How |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 09:44 AM |
#116 |
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Well that's the problem. |
trotsky |
Feb-04-09 10:27 AM |
#117 |
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The thing about studies.. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 10:50 AM |
#118 |
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Of course. |
trotsky |
Feb-04-09 11:21 AM |
#120 |
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Hey .. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 11:21 AM |
#119 |
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I would always tell my doctors what I am taking |
Dorian Gray |
Feb-04-09 12:54 PM |
#121 |
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One doctor |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-04-09 08:46 PM |
#124 |
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I have found this site to be a profound disappointment |
sister taoist |
Feb-05-09 04:57 PM |
#125 |
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The overwhelming compulsion |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-05-09 05:31 PM |
#126 |
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That's what I mean..."they" swoop in any time someone tries to post something |
sister taoist |
Feb-05-09 05:44 PM |
#127 |
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Thanks, Sister. This happens on ALL of my threads -but I leave their threads alone |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-06-09 04:22 PM |
#135 |
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maybe you leave "their" threads alone because they are all on ignore? |
uppityperson |
Feb-06-09 11:48 PM |
#137 |
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no, Uppity - I put them on ignore after getting fed up their spamming of my threads |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Feb-07-09 04:06 PM |
#142 |
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Delusions of grandeur are funny. |
varkam |
Feb-07-09 06:15 PM |
#143 |
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ROFL! "Myself, I left their threads alone, always have." Oooookay |
cosmik debris |
Feb-07-09 06:39 PM |
#144 |
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That's almost as funny as 0 fer 18... |
SidDithers |
Feb-08-09 12:00 PM |
#147 |
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I have the feeling that words like "dishonesty" and "hypocrisy" |
varkam |
Feb-08-09 12:46 PM |
#148 |
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She's got passive-aggressive down to a science too... |
SidDithers |
Feb-08-09 12:52 PM |
#149 |
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I suspect that I could have found 18 |
cosmik debris |
Feb-08-09 01:05 PM |
#150 |
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LMAO |
trotsky |
Feb-09-09 06:58 AM |
#151 |
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She doesn't welcome differing opinions. n/t |
cosmik debris |
Feb-09-09 11:47 AM |
#152 |
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you're back? no, you're gone again. |
uppityperson |
Feb-06-09 11:49 PM |
#138 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Feb-07-09 12:49 PM |
#141 |
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Mmmm pizza tastes good! |
varkam |
Feb-07-09 12:28 AM |
#139 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Feb-07-09 12:40 PM |
#140 |
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That's a dishonest spin - plus you are agreeing with our old Health troll. |
trotsky |
Feb-05-09 10:05 PM |
#128 |
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Yes, you may. |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-05-09 10:22 PM |
#129 |
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I must apologize. |
trotsky |
Feb-06-09 07:05 AM |
#130 |
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ah. Well the confusion |
Why Syzygy |
Feb-06-09 09:31 AM |
#133 |
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Speak of the devil ! nt |
HamdenRice |
Feb-06-09 08:35 AM |
#131 |
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No kidding - I speak of an old troll, and you rear your head. n/t |
trotsky |
Feb-06-09 08:49 AM |
#132 |
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It's only fitting. After all, he does know all. |
varkam |
Feb-06-09 04:08 PM |
#134 |
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Hell, I got attacked for stating my C-section was necessary for me to live. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Feb-08-09 01:22 AM |
#145 |
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