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| 132. As a straight, black woman, I am ashamed! Ashamed of what's happening in this country. |
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In D.C., the city council is trying to get gay marriage passed, but it's the black churches and clergy actively trying to stop it here...in this supposedly *progressive* city. So sad.
I stand with you. I stand with you Maine governor, who has been incredibly brave throughout this entire process. I cry for you. But I am hopeful. I believe with all my heart than in our lifetime, we will witness a sea-change on this issue.
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| -To our GBLT friends: I'm sorry. |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 01:47 AM |
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Recommended. |
Heidi |
Nov-04-09 01:48 AM |
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Thank you |
NMMNG |
Nov-04-09 01:48 AM |
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your welcome |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 01:49 AM |
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Again the religious freak-a-zoids shove their tired old dogma down our throats. |
Raster |
Nov-04-09 01:51 AM |
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Yes - focus on the ones who are spending $ against GLBT people |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-04-09 01:59 AM |
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Amen! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-04-09 11:07 AM |
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I'm sorry too. |
CitizenLeft |
Nov-04-09 01:51 AM |
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It's incredibly fucked up |
tishaLA |
Nov-04-09 01:51 AM |
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that is the word for it pathetic. |
bdamomma |
Nov-04-09 11:54 AM |
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Here in California we still feel bad |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-04-09 01:51 AM |
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exactly how I feel! |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-04-09 01:56 AM |
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I really thought it was a go and frankly I was surprised |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-04-09 02:22 AM |
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and... |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-04-09 02:36 AM |
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Always and forever |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-04-09 02:43 AM |
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Yes we do, in fact I am beyond sad and |
Kajsa |
Nov-04-09 09:48 AM |
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I believe the open-minded religious types made a difference this time & will continue to do so! |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-04-09 01:54 AM |
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Don't be sorry. |
Pab Sungenis |
Nov-04-09 02:01 AM |
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MAD comes after feeling sad |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-04-09 02:27 AM |
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I'm sorry too. |
ezgoingrl |
Nov-04-09 02:11 AM |
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. |
FlyingSquirrel |
Nov-04-09 02:17 AM |
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Me too. Even HAVING this on a ballot for the populace to decide is wrong. |
uppityperson |
Nov-04-09 02:20 AM |
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Absolutely -- Our Constitution should simply be in play in every case ... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-04-09 01:41 PM |
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K&R, it's the long haul |
G_j |
Nov-04-09 02:34 AM |
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Recommend |
TexasObserver |
Nov-04-09 03:12 AM |
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+1 |
malaise |
Nov-04-09 03:43 AM |
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Indeed. A nation that got its start from men from the Enlightenment |
mmonk |
Nov-04-09 03:53 AM |
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I am sorry too - and for all of us, gay or straight |
Chemisse |
Nov-04-09 04:11 AM |
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K&R. nt |
lostnfound |
Nov-04-09 05:37 AM |
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Standing proudly with Maine-ah. |
peacefreak |
Nov-04-09 05:46 AM |
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Recommend. |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-04-09 05:51 AM |
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ditto |
barbtries |
Nov-04-09 06:11 AM |
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You made an awesome effort. Don't stop trying. You're going to win soon. |
Joanne98 |
Nov-04-09 06:12 AM |
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I'm sorry, too, and... |
ChicagoSuz219 |
Nov-04-09 06:17 AM |
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the bastards are down to arguing about a word |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 08:37 AM |
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You can't say you're sorry. |
donco6 |
Nov-04-09 08:40 AM |
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K&R |
myrna minx |
Nov-04-09 08:40 AM |
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"I'm pissed as hell that religion/churches/ religious groups |
Ishoutandscream2 |
Nov-04-09 08:47 AM |
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Bigots have no rigght to vote away the rights of others! |
Odin2005 |
Nov-04-09 08:55 AM |
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I just hope DU takes it easier on the people of Maine... |
Iggo |
Nov-04-09 09:00 AM |
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Thank you Maine-ah |
TommyO |
Nov-04-09 09:05 AM |
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. |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 09:11 AM |
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+99999999999 |
eShirl |
Nov-04-09 09:12 AM |
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Heartbreaking |
sonias |
Nov-04-09 09:21 AM |
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GOOD NEWS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON! |
mimitabby |
Nov-04-09 09:23 AM |
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Indeed it is. nt |
Robb |
Nov-04-09 09:38 AM |
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Yes it is! |
Kajsa |
Nov-04-09 09:43 AM |
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I Know I should be feeling good about this but |
Balderdash |
Nov-04-09 10:51 AM |
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Yea that part grabbed my gut too |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-04-09 11:00 AM |
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YAY!!!!! SEPARATE BUT EQUAL. |
FedUp_Queer |
Nov-04-09 01:08 PM |
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This brings tears to my eyes - to think the tide may be turning |
Politicub |
Nov-04-09 10:56 AM |
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K&R |
Vidar |
Nov-04-09 09:30 AM |
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K & R! |
lonestarnot |
Nov-04-09 09:37 AM |
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I have Catholic friends here in Maine- the told me they were strongly urged |
BREMPRO |
Nov-04-09 09:41 AM |
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I read the Catholic effort was intenste |
CatholicEdHead |
Nov-04-09 09:45 AM |
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Not only the Catholics. I know of Protestant churches (or church members) that were |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-04-09 11:08 AM |
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If Obama had guts... |
NotNarrow |
Nov-04-09 11:16 AM |
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Agree...and we should remember the right wing and Churches never quit . . . |
defendandprotect |
Nov-04-09 01:50 PM |
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Why? |
skepticscott |
Nov-04-09 04:59 PM |
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churches tax exempt status prohibits them from advocating for or against candidates and limits their |
BREMPRO |
Nov-05-09 12:29 AM |
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K&R |
demmiblue |
Nov-04-09 09:45 AM |
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its the religiously insane that has ruined our country - US mullahs |
ensho |
Nov-04-09 09:45 AM |
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they are a small minority why do they have to dictate or shove |
bdamomma |
Nov-04-09 12:03 PM |
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Not your fault, but thanks for saying it |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-04-09 09:47 AM |
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. |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 09:51 AM |
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I am sorry I did nothing this year to GOTV |
Taverner |
Nov-04-09 10:00 AM |
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sorry and embarassed. |
grantcart |
Nov-04-09 10:01 AM |
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More apologies from Maine |
druidqueen |
Nov-04-09 10:02 AM |
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great letter! |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 10:29 AM |
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Thank you |
druidqueen |
Nov-04-09 10:51 AM |
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Outstanding letter |
Neecy |
Nov-04-09 10:45 AM |
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good letter, |
bdamomma |
Nov-04-09 12:09 PM |
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Keep fighting |
euphoria12leo |
Nov-04-09 10:08 AM |
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Not from Maine but I'm sorry |
d_r |
Nov-04-09 10:24 AM |
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I cannot believe that almost thirty thousand Mainers believe that their fellow citizens should have |
beac |
Nov-04-09 10:27 AM |
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Thank you for your post |
Politicub |
Nov-04-09 10:55 AM |
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Some thoughts about this |
alp227 |
Nov-04-09 10:58 AM |
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sweet! I just posted that on my FB |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 11:08 AM |
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+1,000,000 |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-04-09 11:10 AM |
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GLBT...not GBLT.. isn't BLT a bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich? |
ddeclue |
Nov-04-09 10:59 AM |
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well...I had just finished practicing for Maine's medical mar juana law |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 11:16 AM |
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I'm not gay but I've never seen it rearranged to be GBLT before. |
ddeclue |
Nov-04-09 12:03 PM |
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I don't think the order technically matters in any way. |
AtheistCrusader |
Nov-04-09 08:18 PM |
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Me too. I am so ashamed of half the people in my state! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-04-09 11:06 AM |
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I would like to thank all my fellow Mainers for their efforts! |
jonnyblitz |
Nov-04-09 11:10 AM |
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I thought for sure that people had evolved into more compassionate |
cry baby |
Nov-04-09 11:12 AM |
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I am pissed as well. I had high hopes that Maine would come through |
mainer |
Nov-04-09 11:14 AM |
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We made a little progress for you over here in Washington. |
AtheistCrusader |
Nov-04-09 11:17 AM |
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With maine being so close to canada, you'd think the state legislature would try to be a little more |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-04-09 11:19 AM |
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the state had passed it... |
Maine-ah |
Nov-04-09 11:21 AM |
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The state legislature DID pass gay marriage. This was a referendum. |
mainer |
Nov-04-09 11:27 AM |
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Right but they did allow this to become a referendum so thx for nothin. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-04-09 12:04 PM |
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They have no ability to stop a referendum. It's in our state law. |
mainer |
Nov-04-09 01:10 PM |
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THIS is what HATE looks like.... pay attention DUers |
fascisthunter |
Nov-04-09 11:22 AM |
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............................ |
bdamomma |
Nov-04-09 12:14 PM |
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I agree with you completely, but It won't happen. |
caseymoz |
Nov-05-09 12:12 AM |
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i am sorry too. thanks for the post. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-04-09 11:22 AM |
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A shameful day in the USA for sure. |
jtrockville |
Nov-04-09 11:31 AM |
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Can someone in Maine provide scans of anti-gay literature or links to ads. |
philly_bob |
Nov-04-09 11:37 AM |
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here is the website of the anti-marriage equality group link |
Shallah Kali |
Nov-04-09 11:29 PM |
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Thanks for links, Shallah. RWers want no accommodation at all for gays. n/t |
philly_bob |
Nov-05-09 09:17 AM |
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When I heard the arch diocese poured |
Highway61 |
Nov-04-09 11:44 AM |
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Religion is incompatible with Equality and Democracy |
radhika |
Nov-04-09 11:50 AM |
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I need a geography lesson, I guess |
NotNarrow |
Nov-04-09 12:31 PM |
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The problem is... |
2QT2BSTR8 |
Nov-04-09 12:48 PM |
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Thank you to Maine-ah for your post! |
2QT2BSTR8 |
Nov-04-09 12:48 PM |
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K&R |
theFrankFactor |
Nov-04-09 01:10 PM |
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This sucks. WTF is wrong with people? |
SpookyCat |
Nov-04-09 01:23 PM |
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Goddamned Neanderthal Throwback Dickheads. May they pass from us. |
byronius |
Nov-04-09 01:23 PM |
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I'm sorry too |
HughMoran |
Nov-04-09 01:27 PM |
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We have to wake up to how the Mormon and RCC churches have been controlling |
defendandprotect |
Nov-04-09 01:39 PM |
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It's good to know there are decent people in Maine! Thank you! |
aint that a blip |
Nov-04-09 01:49 PM |
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I'll keep fighting for gay rights........... |
CrownPrinceBandar |
Nov-04-09 01:50 PM |
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K & R.... |
winyanstaz |
Nov-04-09 02:20 PM |
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seriously what ARE they so afraid of |
la_chupa |
Nov-04-09 02:23 PM |
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joy n/t |
kaehele |
Nov-04-09 06:23 PM |
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k and r |
SalviaBlue |
Nov-04-09 02:28 PM |
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K&R |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-04-09 04:21 PM |
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Putting these on the ballot is simply an end-around the legal system. |
alarimer |
Nov-04-09 05:03 PM |
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Don't apologize on behalf of the state...I know there are plenty of decent people there |
TK421 |
Nov-04-09 05:05 PM |
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I always think of Maine as being a gay tourist destination. Seems like |
valerief |
Nov-04-09 06:19 PM |
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Provincetown vs. Ogunquit |
AllieB |
Nov-04-09 08:01 PM |
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Prop 8 pissed me off, but it was impersonal. Pure political rage and annoyance. This has made me |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Nov-04-09 06:49 PM |
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hell yeah!! |
Maine-ah |
Nov-05-09 12:34 AM |
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K&R! |
Omaha Steve |
Nov-04-09 06:55 PM |
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Goddamn bigots. |
mrbarber |
Nov-04-09 07:27 PM |
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my nephew |
undergroundnomore |
Nov-04-09 07:51 PM |
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"I hope that Obama will come out and say something" |
mrbarber |
Nov-04-09 07:52 PM |
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I know. I know |
undergroundnomore |
Nov-04-09 07:56 PM |
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Whatever state I live in |
Texasgal |
Nov-04-09 07:51 PM |
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Now you know how we felt last year in Cali |
nadinbrzezinski |
Nov-04-09 07:57 PM |
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Why are so many quick to label? |
chadmak09 |
Nov-04-09 07:58 PM |
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Oh bullshit! |
Texasgal |
Nov-04-09 08:06 PM |
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dictionary can help |
chadmak09 |
Nov-04-09 08:17 PM |
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Belief? |
Texasgal |
Nov-04-09 08:19 PM |
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Name removed |
Nov-04-09 10:32 PM |
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God you're an idiot. |
Spryboy |
Nov-05-09 12:26 AM |
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Since you're so understanding and tolerant of others' beliefs... |
Sapphocrat |
Nov-05-09 02:17 AM |
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If all civil rights were still on the ballot |
nadinbrzezinski |
Nov-04-09 11:46 PM |
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Sorry, but you're full of shit |
Spryboy |
Nov-05-09 12:17 AM |
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Say that when your rights are up for a vote. |
Jamastiene |
Nov-05-09 12:34 AM |
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Tell you what |
NMMNG |
Nov-05-09 02:12 AM |
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Human rights are not to be VOTED ON. Bigot is accurate. |
piratefish08 |
Nov-05-09 09:23 AM |
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>>This was a good process. At least in america we have a choice to vote for these type of issues. |
tbyg52 |
Nov-05-09 05:23 PM |
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Yeah I'm sick of this shit too. |
Initech |
Nov-04-09 08:05 PM |
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K&R |
me b zola |
Nov-04-09 08:19 PM |
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As a straight, black woman, I am ashamed! Ashamed of what's happening in this country. |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Nov-04-09 08:37 PM |
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I'll second that. nt |
caseymoz |
Nov-04-09 11:42 PM |
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From a RW website: no marriage, no domestic partnership, no nothing! |
philly_bob |
Nov-05-09 09:21 AM |
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