BushOut06
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Tue Jan-23-07 06:24 PM
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| 7. You can still do that in a civilized manner |
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There's a difference between saying "I disagree with so-and-so's stand on issue B" and saying "So-and-so is a fake and a liar".
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| -Will you take the pledge? I will not engage in mud-slinging against our Democratic candidates |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:18 PM |
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I'm taking this pledge... thanks for bringing it up. K&R... |
Radio_Lady |
Jan-23-07 06:20 PM |
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Awesome, I'm onboard eom |
spoony |
Jan-23-07 06:21 PM |
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Nope. I'll cuss out anyone of 'em on a whim and like it. - n/t |
porphyrian |
Jan-23-07 06:21 PM |
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Yeah, what you said. n/t |
5X |
Jan-23-07 07:19 PM |
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Well, I would take the pledge...but.... |
The Straight Story |
Jan-23-07 06:22 PM |
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I will bash them when they deserved to be bashed. n/t |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:22 PM |
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You can still do that in a civilized manner |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:24 PM |
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What if they actually are a liar? |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:30 PM |
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Well how about this - |
kineta |
Jan-23-07 06:34 PM |
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Sounds fine to me. |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:37 PM |
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heh - no kidding on that. |
kineta |
Jan-23-07 06:42 PM |
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Yep, I feel like a regular Don Quixote |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:48 PM |
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Agreed. Comparing platforms: good; personal attacks: bad. |
jelly |
Jan-23-07 06:30 PM |
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There is a difference between bashing and criticism |
Warpy |
Jan-23-07 06:51 PM |
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I would submit that "bash" and criticize are used somewhat interchangeably |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:53 PM |
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Subject line changed - I changed "bash" to "mud-slinging" |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:55 PM |
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I think it will. n/t |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:58 PM |
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happily. |
lionesspriyanka |
Jan-23-07 06:23 PM |
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I will not... |
Stu DeBeouf |
Jan-23-07 06:26 PM |
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No, hell no. |
3121guitarist |
Jan-23-07 06:27 PM |
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What fascist shit are you talking about? |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:31 PM |
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If you aint voting Democratic... |
LoZoccolo |
Jan-23-07 10:46 PM |
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I'm a Democrat, not a robot |
Downtown Hound |
Jan-23-07 06:29 PM |
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GODDAMNED IT! |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:33 PM |
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YOU said not to bash a Democratic candidate |
Downtown Hound |
Jan-23-07 06:35 PM |
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What does the word "bash" mean to you? |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:41 PM |
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Well, then shouldn't you have asked for a pledge not to attack personally? |
Mojambo |
Jan-23-07 06:50 PM |
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I thought that's what was inferred |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 06:52 PM |
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This is politics, and politics is hardball. |
Downtown Hound |
Jan-23-07 07:02 PM |
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You really shouldn't tell people not to criticize the candidates. What if they deserve it? |
porphyrian |
Jan-23-07 06:50 PM |
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I'm game! |
mentalsolstice |
Jan-23-07 06:37 PM |
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Don't make a pledge you know you can't keep... |
derby378 |
Jan-23-07 06:39 PM |
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I DO! |
xultar |
Jan-23-07 06:40 PM |
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No problem here... |
cynatnite |
Jan-23-07 06:49 PM |
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I'll second that. It's okay to RESPECTUFLLY disagree with a candidate's |
OregonBlue |
Jan-23-07 06:52 PM |
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Yes, I will gladly take that pledge |
AnnInLa |
Jan-23-07 06:54 PM |
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fuck no |
natrat |
Jan-23-07 06:59 PM |
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Nobody is stifling dissent here |
BushOut06 |
Jan-23-07 07:01 PM |
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we are not filthy to start with, like they were |
AnnInLa |
Jan-23-07 07:03 PM |
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This is the nature of politics and discussion boards. One man's bashing |
MrsGrumpy |
Jan-23-07 06:57 PM |
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That's fair, and |
babylonsister |
Jan-23-07 07:24 PM |
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No |
Lord Byron |
Jan-23-07 06:58 PM |
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Nope! I won't drink the kool aid and you can;'t make me! |
Wizard777 |
Jan-23-07 06:58 PM |
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In memory of Kephra, I try my hardest not to sling mud at Dems. |
cryingshame |
Jan-23-07 07:02 PM |
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An easy pledge to keep |
Zodiak Ironfist |
Jan-23-07 07:03 PM |
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The use of the term "pledge" in this regard is cause for concern |
Jcrowley |
Jan-23-07 07:08 PM |
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I won't sling mud but will provide rebuttal links if/when they're warranted. nt |
babylonsister |
Jan-23-07 07:08 PM |
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Nothing wrong with that |
Zodiak Ironfist |
Jan-23-07 07:19 PM |
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I have my favorite and voice my opinion, but try not to bash anyone. |
babylonsister |
Jan-23-07 07:26 PM |
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I am totally in agreement n/t |
Zodiak Ironfist |
Jan-23-07 08:00 PM |
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and there is nothing wrong with getting bad info out |
antifaschits |
Jan-23-07 07:28 PM |
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I'm against the mudslinging. |
Telly Savalas |
Jan-23-07 08:18 PM |
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Awwww gosh, real democracy can be loud and angry and belligerent. |
FredStembottom |
Jan-23-07 10:37 PM |
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Absolutely! |
WakeMeUp |
Jan-23-07 10:42 PM |
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I agree, I've decided to leave the mud-slinging up to Hillary.... |
Imagevision |
Jan-23-07 10:45 PM |
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Politics isn't a game for children |
NobleCynic |
Jan-24-07 05:56 PM |
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