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Fri Dec-10-10 07:02 PM
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| 23. It's an argument I might make though. K&R! |
| -Memo to the left: Hands off President Obama |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 06:50 PM |
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Memo to DLC: *expletive deleted* |
Individualist |
Dec-10-10 06:51 PM |
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Yeah. Their "what options do you have?" attitude has passed it's shelf date |
Matariki |
Dec-10-10 06:53 PM |
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Nope. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 06:59 PM |
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In that case, you need to start naming an option. |
MineralMan |
Dec-10-10 07:03 PM |
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It easier to complain than it is to come up with solutions. |
bluestate10 |
Dec-10-10 07:31 PM |
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I don't support a primary challenge because I think there is a challenger that can win... |
Chan790 |
Dec-10-10 09:21 PM |
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That BS meme began stinking long ago. |
Individualist |
Dec-10-10 07:04 PM |
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Meme's don't have an aroma. They can be true or false though. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:06 PM |
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So, are you brave enough then to admit the very real |
liberalhistorian |
Dec-10-10 09:46 PM |
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I'm not sure there were any consequences because Lieberman lost the primary. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-12-10 04:27 PM |
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I wonder what options they think they have? |
True_Blue |
Dec-10-10 10:05 PM |
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Hear hear! |
Ruby the Liberal |
Dec-10-10 06:55 PM |
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Colbert I. King is not with the DLC nt |
JamesA1102 |
Dec-10-10 07:24 PM |
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+1 nt |
TBF |
Dec-10-10 07:51 PM |
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LOL He sounds like the swingset bully. n/t |
EFerrari |
Dec-10-10 06:53 PM |
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heh |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 06:54 PM |
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"will take note of his treatment by the left" |
AlabamaLibrul |
Dec-10-10 06:53 PM |
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this is so... NOT helfpul... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 06:54 PM |
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The 15% liberals live on such threats; back at them. n/t |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:00 PM |
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Calling out a segment of DUers is against the rules, LoZoccolo |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:09 PM |
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He's not calling out DU -- he's calling out the 15% of liberals who oppose Obama nationwide. |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:12 PM |
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... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:13 PM |
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Um, do you really think he meant the 15% of liberals on DU who oppose Obama? Wouldn't you say that |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:18 PM |
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Sort of splitting hairs, don't you think? |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:24 PM |
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I'm talking about his approval rating, not support of a particular issue. n/t |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:25 PM |
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Huh? I see a HUGE number of people on DU who want him primaried, or vote 3rd party, etc. |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:26 PM |
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I see a huge number of progressives, a tiny number of those wanting |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:29 PM |
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this place is smelling similar to '68 and 72...loading the gun to shoot ourselves in the foot. Again |
demosincebirth |
Dec-10-10 09:13 PM |
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Theoretically, I am not calling out any DUers. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:17 PM |
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why don't you be specific... you can't just say "liberals" or progressives |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:27 PM |
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wow i am scared, i capitulate. |
Warren Stupidity |
Dec-10-10 06:54 PM |
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"Sabotage the nation's first black president "- This would be called |
Poboy |
Dec-10-10 06:54 PM |
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and the fact that it's being pulled out is a sure sign of desperation |
Donnachaidh |
Dec-10-10 07:05 PM |
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Work and fight for the American people - to hell with right or left labels |
stray cat |
Dec-10-10 06:57 PM |
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I don't think he'll have any significant primary challengers |
TNLib |
Dec-10-10 06:57 PM |
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Preemptively blaming 'teh left". |
myrna minx |
Dec-10-10 06:58 PM |
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Um, the Democratic Party is supposed to be the Left. |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 06:58 PM |
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Seems to be three parts to the party anymore, |
Autumn |
Dec-10-10 07:04 PM |
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The democratic party is broad based. |
bluestate10 |
Dec-10-10 07:15 PM |
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Left wing politics=support for workers, oppressed, the poor. |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 07:18 PM |
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I am a moderate democrat. I support every item that you listed. |
bluestate10 |
Dec-10-10 07:46 PM |
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Then you are on the left of the political spectrum. why do you seem to want to reject |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 09:24 PM |
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Interesting all these comments about committing suicide |
DireStrike |
Dec-10-10 09:17 PM |
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Goodbye. Don't be preaching "you gotta support the nominee" shit when folks tell Obama to sit and |
TheKentuckian |
Dec-10-10 09:42 PM |
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The Democratic Party is Dead |
highprincipleswork |
Dec-10-10 07:00 PM |
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I wouldn't say the democratic party's dead but it's no longer a united one. |
PFunk |
Dec-10-10 07:11 PM |
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Read Will Roger's quote from decades ago. |
bluestate10 |
Dec-10-10 07:19 PM |
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"for most Americans" -- you mean the tiny percentage of liberals who don't support Obama? |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:28 PM |
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The latest poll puts that "tiny percentage" at 31%. |
Tesha |
Dec-10-10 09:21 PM |
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"Purist" - Well, at least it shows Dems can be good at crafting soundbytes |
Hello_Kitty |
Dec-10-10 07:00 PM |
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It's DLC that crafts those BS soundbytes. |
Individualist |
Dec-10-10 07:02 PM |
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Obama is costing himself his presidency |
JVS |
Dec-10-10 07:00 PM |
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nothing but a fraud from the word go |
democracy1st |
Dec-10-10 09:35 PM |
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If the Democratic Party wants support from the Left... |
Goldstein1984 |
Dec-10-10 07:01 PM |
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Memo: rank and file around the country |
Autumn |
Dec-10-10 07:01 PM |
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this will go down on your permanent record.............. n/t |
grasswire |
Dec-10-10 07:02 PM |
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It's an argument I might make though. K&R! |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:02 PM |
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where would minority Democratic voters go? |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 07:07 PM |
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Maybe the same place these "progressives" have been threating to go: home. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:11 PM |
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(sigh) and the scare tactics have started in trying to head off a possible primary challenge |
PFunk |
Dec-10-10 07:04 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Dec-10-10 07:07 PM |
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Actually he hasn't. Black approval of Obama has been steady at around 85-95% nationwide. Nice try. |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:14 PM |
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"Purists" my ass |
whatchamacallit |
Dec-10-10 07:04 PM |
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And does King think |
xxqqqzme |
Dec-10-10 07:04 PM |
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right. you have the Black Caucus actively opposing the President this week on his tax compromise |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 07:08 PM |
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Who cares? Obama has shown us once and for all how futile electoral politics are |
bread_and_roses |
Dec-10-10 07:08 PM |
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the big lie: repubs would have the dem left to thank. it aint the left running the white house nt |
msongs |
Dec-10-10 07:08 PM |
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That's not what the article is saying. They would thank what you would call "the real left" |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:10 PM |
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Let's remember, Al Gore WON the election in 2000. So don't tell me a liberal can't win. |
robinlynne |
Dec-10-10 07:08 PM |
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Say that over and over again. One day, maybe history will revert back to |
bluestate10 |
Dec-10-10 08:57 PM |
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King points out that splinterist progressives (not all progressives) are institutionally racist. |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:08 PM |
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As well it should... It is desicable and unfounded. |
hlthe2b |
Dec-10-10 07:18 PM |
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He's not the only one; the CBC confronted Nader on this in 2004. n/t |
LoZoccolo |
Dec-10-10 07:19 PM |
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And presently they are against the tax deal |
Union Scribe |
Dec-10-10 11:50 PM |
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I think you're confused |
ecstatic |
Dec-11-10 07:13 AM |
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Merely because the argument is unfounded and idiotic. |
Chan790 |
Dec-10-10 09:44 PM |
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White people in general are institutionally racist. |
Hello_Kitty |
Dec-10-10 09:46 PM |
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"Splinterist progressives" "purist progressives" LOL! |
True_Blue |
Dec-10-10 11:14 PM |
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The left IS the election, something the author should remember. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-10-10 07:09 PM |
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Not really. |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:19 PM |
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Yes, Really. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-10-10 07:53 PM |
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Accountability: Obama has failed time after time, not the left. |
MrTriumph |
Dec-10-10 07:11 PM |
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Dec-10-10 07:15 PM |
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Dec-10-10 09:49 PM |
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I'm so glad that someone is telling me how will vote. |
Chisox08 |
Dec-10-10 07:12 PM |
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What's wrong with explaining the truth? No one is telling you personally how to vote. |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:17 PM |
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I'm from the South side of Chicago |
Chisox08 |
Dec-10-10 09:58 PM |
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"The 2 million more blacks who voted in 2008 than in 2004 because of Barack Obama? Say bye-bye..." |
scarletwoman |
Dec-10-10 07:19 PM |
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I think the "unmitigated bullshit" you claim is more from your post than the OP |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 07:25 PM |
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The unmitigated bullshit is that it is/will be the fault of the "left" if Obama isn't re-elected. |
scarletwoman |
Dec-10-10 07:38 PM |
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Just because they haven't YET abandoned the Democratic party does not mean they won't abandon the |
BzaDem |
Dec-10-10 08:17 PM |
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Why wouldn't they show up to support Obama in a primary contest? |
scarletwoman |
Dec-10-10 08:32 PM |
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+10000000 |
nashville_brook |
Dec-10-10 09:01 PM |
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I'm not sure what his point is. If this is about a primary challenge I don't think Obama need worry |
Hello_Kitty |
Dec-10-10 09:43 PM |
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lol, your highness |
fascisthunter |
Dec-10-10 07:21 PM |
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Okay, so where was everybody last month? |
calimary |
Dec-10-10 07:27 PM |
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So Obama supporters are not left? |
Jakes Progress |
Dec-10-10 07:29 PM |
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As far as I can telll |
sendero |
Dec-10-10 07:29 PM |
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Why will working class Black people stick with Obama who believe he has turned his back on them? |
Better Believe It |
Dec-10-10 07:30 PM |
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Sabotage? |
walldude |
Dec-10-10 07:38 PM |
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who? |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 07:40 PM |
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Did you write the OP? Then it's not you is it. |
walldude |
Dec-10-10 08:13 PM |
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he's a little confused |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 08:34 PM |
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Very, very simple answer ... |
TeaBagsAreForCups |
Dec-10-10 07:39 PM |
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Sounds almost as if they are begging us to start a third party |
Taverner |
Dec-10-10 07:41 PM |
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Bruce "end welfare as we know it" Reed et al - |
TBF |
Dec-10-10 07:55 PM |
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Reap what you sow baby! |
soryang |
Dec-10-10 07:45 PM |
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Somebody should remind this guy that the way to get votes is to appeal to the voters. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Dec-10-10 07:47 PM |
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Memo to the DLC: If Obama wont listen to me the Democratic replacement I elect in 2012 WILL! |
ddeclue |
Dec-10-10 07:51 PM |
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The point is that folks here are looking for a leader to vote for that is not Obama...... |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 08:02 PM |
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But as of now there's no real primary challenge to President Obama. |
Hello_Kitty |
Dec-10-10 11:46 PM |
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Iowa. |
hulka38 |
Dec-10-10 08:04 PM |
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Yep. White People of Iowa Unite! |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 08:25 PM |
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Yep. The very white state of Iowa gave Obama his breakthrough victory. |
hulka38 |
Dec-10-10 08:48 PM |
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And if they made him, they can break him.....cause ain't not Black folks there! Yeah! |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 09:13 PM |
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Now you're assuming that I'm from there |
hulka38 |
Dec-10-10 09:27 PM |
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I like what |
hulka38 |
Dec-10-10 09:56 PM |
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I find this column & post |
Caretha |
Dec-10-10 08:07 PM |
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Dec-10-10 08:22 PM |
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Whoa there Nellie |
Caretha |
Dec-10-10 08:57 PM |
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You implied that if Black folks are saying this what you called bullshit, which they are.... |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 09:18 PM |
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Self delete |
Caretha |
Dec-10-10 09:31 PM |
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As I said earlier |
Caretha |
Dec-10-10 09:38 PM |
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Colbert King |
bigtree |
Dec-10-10 09:19 PM |
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As a person of color I too found the column to be offensive, not to mention ridiculous |
Exultant Democracy |
Dec-10-10 09:41 PM |
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Pathetic defense of an indefensible Presidency...Obama has to fear his base?! |
beforeyoureyes |
Dec-10-10 08:21 PM |
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indefensible Presidency in your eyes. |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 08:23 PM |
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The opinions of cheerleaders tend towards vapidness. |
Chan790 |
Dec-10-10 09:56 PM |
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Pathetic defense of an indefensible Presidency...Obama has to fear his base?! |
beforeyoureyes |
Dec-10-10 08:21 PM |
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If Obama wins the primary, he'll be too weak to beat the Republicans? |
Capitalocracy |
Dec-10-10 08:37 PM |
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He'll probably capitulate during the race too. "I'm sorry let's be friends". |
L0oniX |
Dec-10-10 09:29 PM |
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you make a valid point. No matter what, Obama is the lesser of two evils. |
Jeffersons Ghost |
Dec-10-10 08:39 PM |
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I don't take threats well |
Scruffy1 |
Dec-10-10 08:52 PM |
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I believe that feeling is the one found accross the spectrum..... |
FrenchieCat |
Dec-10-10 09:15 PM |
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Yeah, yeah, I hear ya - we have no choice but to keep paying off the rich. |
Waiting For Everyman |
Dec-10-10 08:58 PM |
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+1000000000000 |
L0oniX |
Dec-10-10 09:18 PM |
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Okay. (I had no intention of ever having anything to do with Obama again anyway.) |
Tesha |
Dec-10-10 09:17 PM |
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He might as well run with them. Who needs 2 parties anymore? |
L0oniX |
Dec-10-10 09:22 PM |
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GO TO HELL COLBERT! |
democracy1st |
Dec-10-10 09:34 PM |
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I'm not understanding what his threat is. |
Hello_Kitty |
Dec-10-10 09:38 PM |
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This idiot wrote the same column in January |
charlie |
Dec-10-10 09:54 PM |
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i keep thinkng he is not going to seek a second term |
shugah |
Dec-10-10 10:14 PM |
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Before I only used to here the one term idea here. |
EFerrari |
Dec-10-10 11:53 PM |
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It's not really up to them. |
mmonk |
Dec-10-10 11:56 PM |
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I agree with the way he is thinking |
The Second Stone |
Dec-11-10 12:18 AM |
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Just a day or so ago some said there wasn't enough of us lefties |
Raine |
Dec-11-10 02:44 AM |
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Sticks, stones. Still not getting my vote. Never again for Obama. n/t |
Catherina |
Dec-11-10 04:47 AM |
#145 |
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LOL, hilarious shit. |
inna |
Dec-11-10 07:20 AM |
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