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Mon Sep-07-09 09:10 AM
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| 71. >>Or at least not listen to these morans |
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He picked 'em, so I guess they're who he *wants* to listen to.....
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| -Why are the Democrats such chickenshit cowards? |
NightWatcher |
Sep-06-09 08:48 AM |
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congress is bought and paid for by america's corporate interests...presidents can do only so much |
spanone |
Sep-06-09 08:50 AM |
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I agree. I think its obvious at this point, most of OUR reps don't work fo us. |
glowing |
Sep-06-09 08:52 AM |
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That's sort of true but one thing presidents can do |
tularetom |
Sep-06-09 08:54 AM |
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+1 nt |
SammyWinstonJack |
Sep-06-09 09:10 AM |
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If only |
laughingliberal |
Sep-06-09 01:06 PM |
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>>Or at least not listen to these morans |
tbyg52 |
Sep-07-09 09:10 AM |
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katsy |
Sep-06-09 08:56 AM |
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i have a theory about the unbroken instep voting for ReThugs, ..they invite all the |
sam sarrha |
Sep-06-09 09:05 AM |
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But a President can call out Congress Whores by telling the People... |
Kansas Wyatt |
Sep-06-09 10:00 AM |
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we need to end Campaign Contributions by Corporations.. only a GrassRoots movement can do it.. |
sam sarrha |
Sep-06-09 10:27 AM |
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But a President still has the opportunity and means to pull Corporate Whores... |
Kansas Wyatt |
Sep-06-09 10:44 AM |
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i agree, i just quit saying what you just did about him .. i'm suffering from PTSD and don't have th... |
sam sarrha |
Sep-06-09 11:23 AM |
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If you walked up to Barbara Boxer and called her what you just called |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 08:51 AM |
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The people whose asses she needs to be decking |
Crunchy Frog |
Sep-06-09 09:03 AM |
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But generally speaking the Senate is an amalgam of the public will. Senator |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 09:08 AM |
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No it's not. |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 10:35 AM |
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Yes, it is. The Constitution provides for representation disproportionate |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:45 AM |
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No it's not. The House is meant to be more responsive to the populace |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 10:51 AM |
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Yes, it is. The Legislative branch of government is one of three branches. |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:55 AM |
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I know that the Senate is part of the legislature. You claimed it was an |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 11:28 AM |
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We disagree. Senators are on public-access ballots in general elections |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 11:37 AM |
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Then she'll turn around and help the likes of Joe Lieberman get re-elected. Chicken shit Indeed! nt |
Umbral |
Sep-06-09 09:09 AM |
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As noted above, the Senate involves compromise in order to function. |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 09:14 AM |
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I understand your point but I also note that your list of brave Democrats |
Bluenorthwest |
Sep-06-09 10:20 AM |
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Not ironic. Babies are born; they grow up into adults; they die. Happens |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:21 AM |
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Gee. |
Bluenorthwest |
Sep-06-09 10:27 AM |
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Well, if you just absolutely insist on a lollipop, we will by god GET you one. |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:35 AM |
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Well the personal insults are another sign of weakness |
Bluenorthwest |
Sep-06-09 10:54 AM |
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I wouldn't think so. |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:57 AM |
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Again with the editorial attacks on persons |
Bluenorthwest |
Sep-06-09 11:11 AM |
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I do plan to suggest, whenever pertinent, that those who have gone before |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 11:16 AM |
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I don't know, but I've just about had it with them. |
Crunchy Frog |
Sep-06-09 08:52 AM |
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It's all Nader's fault |
Bandit |
Sep-06-09 08:53 AM |
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They are like battered spouses? Some are under corporate control? |
Jennicut |
Sep-06-09 08:55 AM |
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Because the Democrats don't get the support from their base |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 08:55 AM |
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we bust our asses to donate, volunteer, and elect them then they forget US on their first day |
NightWatcher |
Sep-06-09 08:59 AM |
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Support breeds courage, you can't complain about the one |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 09:32 AM |
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Why should we give support to politicians who don't do shit for us when they get into office. |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 10:40 AM |
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The why should be self evident |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 10:44 AM |
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If they showed any spine there wouldn't be the OP in the first place. |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 10:53 AM |
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You can't expect any spine to be shown |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 12:26 PM |
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Keep making excuses |
Raineyb |
Sep-06-09 12:43 PM |
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Seems to me you are the one making the excuses |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 01:03 PM |
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Absolutely not. You seem to be under the impression that Democrats are |
Raineyb |
Sep-07-09 10:17 AM |
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Probably because the Dem's base is called stupid and told to sit down and shutup. |
GrantDem |
Sep-06-09 09:01 AM |
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yes these dems are representing bs, thanks for the link |
democracy1st |
Sep-06-09 09:07 AM |
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Doesn't matter if you think the lack of support is justified or not |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 09:33 AM |
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Oh, Spare Me. |
Toasterlad |
Sep-06-09 10:49 AM |
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well some sheep are simply closed minded and unwilling to listen to reason |
NJmaverick |
Sep-06-09 12:25 PM |
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The perfect example is Van Jones quitting while Glenn Beck just keeps on |
WeDidIt |
Sep-06-09 08:57 AM |
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Van Jones serves in the public sector and is appointed by the President, |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 09:22 AM |
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Bush didn't fire people |
Juche |
Sep-06-09 11:35 AM |
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That a presidential appointment is answerable to his boss of course |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 11:42 AM |
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chickenshit cowards on the one hand... |
katsy |
Sep-06-09 08:59 AM |
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Oi. THAT said it all |
Triana |
Sep-06-09 09:55 AM |
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A lot of Democrats in Congress are part of the problem. However, that will change if they don't |
still_one |
Sep-06-09 09:05 AM |
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Half dozen Republicans say that Obama isn't an American... |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Sep-06-09 09:06 AM |
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Yes...That will be next...they'll be asking us for Ball Donations !!!! |
RagAss |
Sep-07-09 10:21 AM |
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sad and pitiful. |
bullimiami |
Sep-06-09 09:10 AM |
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Because WE are chickenshits. |
Gman2 |
Sep-06-09 09:53 AM |
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I have to take issue with you |
izquierdista |
Sep-06-09 09:57 AM |
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I think it is of interest that DU posters are prohibited from calling each |
saltpoint |
Sep-06-09 10:01 AM |
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They're not cowardly; they're complicit. |
Individualist |
Sep-06-09 10:25 AM |
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BINGO |
jgraz |
Sep-06-09 10:32 AM |
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Democrats are mostly chicken-shit cowards because they cringe in abject fear of being labeled soft |
indepat |
Sep-06-09 10:28 AM |
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I think we have a good mix of legitimate, cowards, corporatists, and moderates |
TheKentuckian |
Sep-06-09 10:32 AM |
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Oh come now. I see the Democrats bravely standing up for the interests of their corporate donors, |
scarletwoman |
Sep-06-09 10:33 AM |
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Maybe someone made them an offer they couldn't refuse. |
omega minimo |
Sep-06-09 10:42 AM |
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Not in the make up of a Democrat. |
Sheepshank |
Sep-06-09 11:07 AM |
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the pay is better n/t |
dana_b |
Sep-06-09 11:32 AM |
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The Democratic brand implies holding yourself to a higher standard of decency. nt |
LLStarks |
Sep-06-09 11:38 AM |
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Because they do not want to be like the pukes... |
and-justice-for-all |
Sep-06-09 01:00 PM |
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Recommended. It is a puzzlement. nt. |
Strong Atheist |
Sep-06-09 10:22 PM |
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