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Tue Oct-20-09 02:21 PM
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| 98. But see Disney World is in Florida and Disney is a relatively gay friendly company |
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Plus, what about Gay Days at Disney World? Then we'd have to all miss out on that  |
| -Don't spend your dollars in gay-hating states |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 09:03 PM |
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Add Utah to that list... |
Neecy |
Oct-19-09 09:05 PM |
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Thanks |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 09:15 PM |
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Utah is a beautiful state |
XemaSab |
Oct-19-09 11:28 PM |
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Me neither |
mitchtv |
Oct-20-09 10:51 PM |
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Add California to the list too! nt |
WolverineDG |
Oct-19-09 09:07 PM |
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You are aware that most of the funding for Prop (h)8 came from out of state right? |
Initech |
Oct-19-09 11:33 PM |
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i am aware that the votes came from within the state... |
1 |
Oct-19-09 11:38 PM |
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Yeah, but most of the voters came from within the state. |
XemaSab |
Oct-19-09 11:40 PM |
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But the majority of Californians voted for it nt |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 08:27 AM |
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It doesn't matter - Most of the votes came from within the state |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:01 AM |
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If you add California, you'd have to add all of the country but the Northeast |
Unvanguard |
Oct-20-09 08:11 AM |
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San Francisco is so Gay hating!!!!!!!! |
thatsrightimirish |
Oct-20-09 01:31 PM |
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Glad to hear you got Prop 8 defeated |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 03:00 PM |
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quite a statement |
thatsrightimirish |
Oct-20-09 05:16 PM |
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Glad you appreciate the $ & time I spent to defeat |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 07:00 PM |
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Come to Iowa! |
CoffeeCat |
Oct-19-09 09:50 PM |
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Actually, we've been thinking about it |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 09:59 PM |
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You could visit River City. |
wolfgangmo |
Oct-20-09 01:33 PM |
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There's Good People in Florida Too |
iamjoy |
Oct-19-09 10:06 PM |
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Sorry, but no. And it's not unfair, it's practical. |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 10:28 PM |
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What has been happening in Virginia? |
Nikki Stone1 |
Oct-19-09 10:53 PM |
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Hi Nikki |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 11:13 PM |
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Wait...isn't this the same party that supports corporations doing what they want to do? |
Nikki Stone1 |
Oct-20-09 03:07 PM |
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It Is Unfair |
iamjoy |
Oct-20-09 06:58 AM |
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That's your opinion (that it's unfair) and I disagree with you |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 08:10 AM |
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Well, the Florida orange juice boycott worked to get Anita Bryant fired. |
closeupready |
Oct-20-09 08:56 AM |
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That Was One Campaign |
iamjoy |
Oct-20-09 08:10 PM |
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It's not practical at all. Fight against the politicians, not the people |
Lorien |
Oct-20-09 10:03 AM |
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A battle can be fought on many fronts. |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:41 AM |
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I agree |
wolfgangmo |
Oct-20-09 01:35 PM |
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I would be truly curious about what percent of Florida tourism is dominated by |
XemaSab |
Oct-19-09 11:31 PM |
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Maybe |
iamjoy |
Oct-20-09 06:52 AM |
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Hardly. |
Tommy_Carcetti |
Oct-20-09 09:41 AM |
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I've seen Sanibel and the Everglades |
XemaSab |
Oct-20-09 12:24 PM |
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Okay I got you on the larger point. |
Tommy_Carcetti |
Oct-20-09 12:31 PM |
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I Live In Florida |
iamjoy |
Oct-20-09 08:02 PM |
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Key West is VERY gay friendly |
cwydro |
Oct-20-09 03:32 PM |
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I live in MA, so I'm all set. |
Arkana |
Oct-19-09 10:14 PM |
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I think Florida should be split in half just north of Orlando. Would that make people happier? |
Selatius |
Oct-19-09 10:34 PM |
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There are liberal oases in every state |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 10:49 PM |
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But the Civil Rights Movement changed the law at the federal level, not the state level. |
Selatius |
Oct-20-09 12:06 AM |
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Part of the problem is putting a face to the movement |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 04:25 AM |
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Not exactly. |
Tommy_Carcetti |
Oct-20-09 09:28 AM |
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Well actually, there is no reason to visit VA |
mitchtv |
Oct-19-09 11:13 PM |
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You bring up an interesting point |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 11:28 PM |
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Case in point right here |
KamaAina |
Oct-20-09 03:39 PM |
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Sorry, I can't live without occasionally visiting the New River State Park |
taterguy |
Oct-20-09 03:31 PM |
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Come to Colorado! We have Balloons! |
Touchdown |
Oct-19-09 11:42 PM |
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Gee, thanks for your input |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 11:48 PM |
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Oh' pull the stick out. We never get in the news unless... |
Touchdown |
Oct-19-09 11:52 PM |
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The pisser is that almost every state has a gay-friendly town |
XemaSab |
Oct-19-09 11:54 PM |
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This is a life and death matter for my family |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 11:56 PM |
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Ok. I guess I'm supposed to know that, but I don't. |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 12:10 AM |
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Surprisingly, Colorado Springs isn't so bad, either. |
MissMarple |
Oct-20-09 03:37 PM |
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Simpleminded broad-brushing nt |
Dreamer Tatum |
Oct-19-09 11:53 PM |
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Don't let my rights get in the way of your convenience |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-19-09 11:58 PM |
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I'm openly gay, a gay rights activist who has performed (for free) at several pride events, BUT |
musicblind |
Oct-20-09 02:24 PM |
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yup, way to win the states over to your way of thinking, |
vadawg |
Oct-20-09 07:13 AM |
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At this point... |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 08:02 AM |
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well its your choice, but ill continue to contribute to my home state regardless |
vadawg |
Oct-20-09 08:18 AM |
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Don't forget California |
CBGLuthier |
Oct-20-09 07:08 AM |
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Dry up |
mitchtv |
Oct-20-09 10:47 PM |
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I can't see what difference such boycotts would make. |
Unvanguard |
Oct-20-09 08:19 AM |
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As I say upthread, boycotting FL orange juice led to the cancellation of Anita Bryant's sponsorship |
closeupready |
Oct-20-09 08:59 AM |
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...Right, when targeted at particular businesses. That's what I said, isn't it? |
Unvanguard |
Oct-20-09 09:46 AM |
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To answer your question.... |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 09:07 AM |
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It hasn't done what you (or I) want it to do |
Unvanguard |
Oct-20-09 09:48 AM |
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2010, 2012, 2014, 2016... |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:20 AM |
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Can we spend money at gay-friendly locales in those states? |
Proud Liberal Dem |
Oct-20-09 08:20 AM |
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Your tourist money also stuffs the state coffers |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 08:38 AM |
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NJ is a gay friendly state |
tabbycat31 |
Oct-20-09 08:50 AM |
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amen to that, sister! |
closeupready |
Oct-20-09 08:53 AM |
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Unrec because California desperately needs all the money we can get |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:02 AM |
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Yeah, too bad this wasn't another balloon boy thread |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 09:13 AM |
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It belongs in the cellar because it's a broad-brush attack on everyone in certain states |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:15 AM |
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Don't be ridiculous |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 09:27 AM |
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Withholding tourist money from states hurts all the people in the state |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:32 AM |
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Would you choose to vacation in a state that was segregated? |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 09:46 AM |
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Please name the state and I'll tell you |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:57 AM |
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you make a good point |
liberal_at_heart |
Oct-20-09 09:59 AM |
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Exactly. Thank you. |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:09 AM |
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That JP's (he's not a judge) actions were ILLEGAL and not representative of the state's policy |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 12:36 PM |
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No, your post attacks the people in those states |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 10:03 AM |
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Bullcrap! |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:17 AM |
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Check your response to this poster |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 10:19 AM |
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You mean this scathing response? |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:23 AM |
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Someone pointed out to you that there are those in red states who are fighting hard |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 10:47 AM |
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Good for you and good for them |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 10:59 AM |
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your state has been targeted |
liberal_at_heart |
Oct-20-09 09:43 AM |
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That is not the fault of the good people who live here |
slackmaster |
Oct-20-09 09:58 AM |
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Ref 71 |
liberal_at_heart |
Oct-20-09 09:32 AM |
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if ref71 doesn't pass |
liberal_at_heart |
Oct-20-09 10:26 AM |
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I lived in South Florida most of my life and had many |
RebelOne |
Oct-20-09 09:50 AM |
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Are you aware of the laws in FLA regarding the rights of LGBTs? |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 09:53 AM |
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Then fight the politicians and the corporations who fund them |
Lorien |
Oct-20-09 10:05 AM |
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It's hard to boycott entire states. |
Orsino |
Oct-20-09 09:50 AM |
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Come to Maine before November. |
WonderGrunion |
Oct-20-09 10:50 AM |
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Wonderful |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 11:00 AM |
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We were the first state to have a governor sign an equal marriage law |
WonderGrunion |
Oct-20-09 11:04 AM |
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OK, Massachusetts... |
pipi_k |
Oct-20-09 10:57 AM |
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I do as much as I can and when at all possible |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 11:10 AM |
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After reading all your indignant responses, including to me, I have come to... |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 11:03 AM |
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Yes by golly, I AM indignant |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 11:31 AM |
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Oh' I see. You've made a bullshit assumption that I'm straight. |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 02:00 PM |
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I assume nothing about you |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 02:09 PM |
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I am well past the point. I just know of a different tactic. |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 02:35 PM |
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Great post, Touchdown! |
Ishoutandscream2 |
Oct-20-09 02:53 PM |
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So aside from Maine and Iowa, which states are gay-friendly? |
XemaSab |
Oct-20-09 01:29 PM |
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To different extents.... |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 01:46 PM |
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Washington and Oregon! Please! |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 02:07 PM |
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I understand the eastern parts are ultra-conservative |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 02:13 PM |
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Now you're getting close. |
Touchdown |
Oct-20-09 02:41 PM |
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Unrecc'd. There are gays and lesbians in EVERY FUCKING STATE OF THE UNION. |
cherokeeprogressive |
Oct-20-09 02:09 PM |
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I take it you disagree with economic boycotts as a manner of protest |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 02:22 PM |
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Isn't that the end result of boycotting a state like California? |
cherokeeprogressive |
Oct-20-09 02:24 PM |
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All gays, everywhere, are suffering NOW |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 03:26 PM |
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But see Disney World is in Florida and Disney is a relatively gay friendly company |
musicblind |
Oct-20-09 02:21 PM |
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You know, sometimes it's hard for me to respond... |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 02:26 PM |
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I'm openly gay, a gay rights activist who has performed (for free) at several pride events, BUT |
musicblind |
Oct-20-09 03:01 PM |
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Well, that's one theory |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 03:46 PM |
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Don't forget California! |
cwydro |
Oct-20-09 03:30 PM |
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oh and I forgot to say |
cwydro |
Oct-20-09 03:35 PM |
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Gotcha |
theHandpuppet |
Oct-20-09 03:47 PM |
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Umm gay people actually live in Florida you know... |
ddeclue |
Oct-20-09 05:17 PM |
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because it's easier to whine & bash |
WolverineDG |
Oct-20-09 09:03 PM |
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I think another approach should be... |
ChickenHawk |
Oct-20-09 08:43 PM |
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You live in West Virginia |
blue_onyx |
Oct-20-09 10:33 PM |
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How about boycotting any state that has |
mitchtv |
Oct-20-09 10:50 PM |
#127 |
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