LostinVA
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Thu Nov-06-08 08:12 AM
Response to Reply #50 |
| 55. It drives me crazy that people don't, and instead just start pointing fingers |
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IT NEEDS TO BE DISCUSSED. Poeple need to realize it's the GOP's new vesrion of their "Southern Startegy." Divide and conquer.
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| -Black and Latino voters critical to same-sex marriage ban's success |
JI7 |
Nov-06-08 12:12 AM |
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From what I've read, No on prop 8 didn't get across to minorities |
SemperEadem |
Nov-06-08 01:15 AM |
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Careful |
gaspee |
Nov-06-08 04:37 AM |
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Most of the people who voted for this POS were white closed minded assholes. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 06:35 AM |
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You've always had such a way w/words... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 06:37 AM |
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This story is being pushed pretty hard. It looks like we're all supposed to |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 06:39 AM |
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Of course I remember.... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 06:54 AM |
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The common denominator is religion |
Marrah_G |
Nov-06-08 06:43 AM |
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But my point it, why is there a rash of articles fingering blacks and Latinos |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 06:48 AM |
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Me too. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:17 AM |
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That's interesting. Let me know what you find. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 07:21 AM |
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Here is what I think happened |
Marrah_G |
Nov-06-08 07:30 AM |
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That makes sense to me as a possible scenario. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 07:39 AM |
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Great point. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:49 AM |
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There is also another little bit to add |
Marrah_G |
Nov-06-08 07:55 AM |
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So true. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 08:22 AM |
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wow |
Marrah_G |
Nov-06-08 08:24 AM |
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thank you. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 08:31 AM |
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That's a very good point. Lot of first time voters this round. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 01:46 PM |
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That's a sound theory... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:47 AM |
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It's a "divide and conquer" technique |
gollygee |
Nov-06-08 07:49 AM |
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Totally agree. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:58 AM |
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That' what it feels like to me although I am not Miss Cleo. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 01:15 PM |
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Because being white means never having to explain why you voted the way you did. |
JVS |
Nov-06-08 01:30 PM |
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Our outrage is gyroscopic. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 02:10 PM |
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omg--I want that on a shirt... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:00 PM |
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I think what people are saying, including myself, |
Le Taz Hot |
Nov-06-08 07:00 AM |
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yes, the low turnout in the bay area was another problem |
JI7 |
Nov-06-08 07:05 AM |
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I'm interested in what you said... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:09 AM |
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There was a lack of EVERYTHING |
Le Taz Hot |
Nov-06-08 08:15 AM |
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Right. And this time, it would be good to not step into the propaganda |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 07:15 AM |
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And next time, how about not implying racism |
Le Taz Hot |
Nov-06-08 07:57 AM |
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You just reminded me of an interesting documentary... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 09:00 AM |
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Really? There were "leaks" about those voters? That's interesting.. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 01:29 PM |
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to die, but that's not going to happen. |
SemperEadem |
Nov-06-08 01:24 PM |
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Well, no. It's not a knee jerk reaction. Objecting to homophobia |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 02:29 PM |
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That's it, scapegoat racial minorities. |
Kickin_Donkey |
Nov-06-08 06:16 AM |
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that's what this article is about , how the mormons and others targeted minority |
JI7 |
Nov-06-08 06:43 AM |
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How refreshing.... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 06:45 AM |
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"Something New" |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 08:03 AM |
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Noooooo.... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 08:47 AM |
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We have Lifetime AND Lifetime Movie Channel |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 11:14 AM |
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The problem is, the numbers aren't there to bear out this narrative. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 06:32 AM |
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those white voters are Republicans and didn't vote for Obama |
JI7 |
Nov-06-08 06:53 AM |
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This is the inherent problem w/polls. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:06 AM |
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Well, it's interesting. H8 got more yes votes from whites than |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 07:07 AM |
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When we had a similar proposal in Michigan, I knew plenty of Dems who |
gollygee |
Nov-06-08 07:12 AM |
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Good point. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:24 AM |
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What percentage of minorities attend church regularly compared to white voters? |
gollygee |
Nov-06-08 06:42 AM |
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I am Black... |
slor |
Nov-06-08 06:57 AM |
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Thank you for your no vote. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:10 AM |
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A question for you, Bliss (great seeing you, btw!) |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 07:23 AM |
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What are you doing up at this hour? |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:26 AM |
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I just mentioned you to Haruka the other day -- she's back on DU btw |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 07:55 AM |
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omg--haruka's back.....?!?! |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 08:27 AM |
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Probably Canceled Out By My Sister's Vote, I'm Afraid. |
wellst0nev0ter |
Nov-06-08 07:22 AM |
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I wish this would be discussed on here, instead of people shying away from it |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 07:22 AM |
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Religion doesn't excuse it |
gollygee |
Nov-06-08 07:27 AM |
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How cool you guys found a Catholic priest. |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 07:32 AM |
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I think it's a very real issue that the GOP takes advantage of |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 07:59 AM |
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Nov-06-08 08:40 AM |
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Blame the people that caused this |
Lurking_Argyle |
Nov-06-08 07:47 AM |
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I am blaming those who voted against it -- you just proved my point |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 07:56 AM |
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Are you including LDS and the Catholic church |
Lurking_Argyle |
Nov-06-08 07:59 AM |
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WTF is your problem?" |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 08:02 AM |
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Everyone doesn't always vote in everyone's best interests |
Lurking_Argyle |
Nov-06-08 08:28 AM |
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no fair argyle... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 09:04 AM |
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OMG! You've seen them, too? |
Lurking_Argyle |
Nov-06-08 09:07 AM |
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Good point--no one ever criticizes Mormons and RC's here. |
QC |
Nov-06-08 08:08 AM |
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hahahaha -- there was a violenty anti-RC thread in LBN just yesterday |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 08:11 AM |
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I wonder the same thing |
Lurking_Argyle |
Nov-06-08 08:33 AM |
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It has been a long-standing Rovian trick |
RedLetterRev |
Nov-06-08 07:46 AM |
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What a great post... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-06-08 08:06 AM |
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It drives me crazy that people don't, and instead just start pointing fingers |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 08:12 AM |
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The Republicans have been talking for years about how they can use The Evil Homos |
QC |
Nov-06-08 08:16 AM |
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Thanks! I sees what I sees |
RedLetterRev |
Nov-06-08 08:43 AM |
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Exactly. And if the rightwingery can get us as upset as possible |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 01:45 PM |
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Shhhh!!! You're not supposed to talk about this!!! |
QC |
Nov-06-08 08:05 AM |
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Look upthread |
LostinVA |
Nov-06-08 08:09 AM |
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Like I said, politely avert your gaze and change the subject. |
QC |
Nov-06-08 08:11 AM |
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You are correct. And the homophobia needs to be discussed. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Nov-06-08 09:18 AM |
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This is going to be an uphill battle. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Nov-06-08 09:16 AM |
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The vote for Prop Hate most closely tracked religion |
nichomachus |
Nov-06-08 09:28 AM |
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it is TRUE. might be ugly, but the numbers dont lie |
lies and propaganda |
Nov-06-08 10:22 AM |
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Minorities are a red herring. This is a religion issue. It's what the YES votes have in common. |
Evoman |
Nov-06-08 11:46 AM |
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anyone know how Asian Americans voted on this? nt. |
IndianaJones |
Nov-06-08 02:15 PM |
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Yes, they voted like white voters. 49/ 51 or so. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 03:50 PM |
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I'm supremely disappointed in that. nt. |
IndianaJones |
Nov-06-08 04:08 PM |
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I know. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-06-08 04:11 PM |
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