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Mon Nov-23-09 02:33 AM
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| 15. Shunning works for me |
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I'm too old to waste what time I have left engaging bigoted morons. We already know what they're going to say; why should we bother talking to them? It's like pissing into the wind or shoveling shit against the tide.
Shutting down the conversation is easy. Just ask them if they've tried any of the wonderful products made by Fleet. Sorry to get all scatological, but hey, we're talking about people who are, in essence, a dangerous cult.
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| -An Old Fashioned Shunning |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 01:12 AM |
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"Let the shunning begin"!! |
MadMaddie |
Nov-23-09 01:17 AM |
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I started this a little more than a year ago. Just didn't realize it was "shunning". |
SharonAnn |
Nov-23-09 10:18 AM |
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I am with you! They want to argue for the sake of arguing! |
MadMaddie |
Nov-23-09 01:31 PM |
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Amen, my dear Nance. |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Nov-23-09 01:17 AM |
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Cliff Notes................ |
MyOwnPeace |
Nov-23-09 12:24 PM |
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What? |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Nov-23-09 12:29 PM |
#60 |
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Cliff notes......... |
MyOwnPeace |
Nov-23-09 05:01 PM |
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I am so onboard! K&R |
EmeraldCityGrl |
Nov-23-09 01:22 AM |
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Damn right |
Duer 157099 |
Nov-23-09 01:25 AM |
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Yep, there are two thanksgivings in the family this year. |
Naturyl |
Nov-23-09 08:12 AM |
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Yup |
kleec |
Nov-23-09 12:50 PM |
#62 |
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Sometimes |
ckimmy57 |
Nov-23-09 03:25 PM |
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The only one |
PSzymeczek |
Nov-23-09 09:04 PM |
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K&R! n/t |
firedupdem |
Nov-23-09 01:26 AM |
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as Nance knows, I had to shun one away who told me I wasn't supposed to be who I am |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-23-09 01:33 AM |
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"Thank God for those who learn to live together" ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 01:38 AM |
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I would just squeeze hug ya if I could!! |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-23-09 02:55 AM |
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"...those who are restless in their pursuit of the truth... |
Sinistrous |
Nov-23-09 01:38 AM |
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Crap on a cracker. |
aquart |
Nov-23-09 01:42 AM |
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There comes a time ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:01 AM |
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and I |
Guilded Lilly |
Nov-23-09 02:07 AM |
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Glad to be at YOUR side, Guilded Lily ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:16 AM |
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I'll stand behind both of you, |
cognoscere |
Nov-23-09 04:12 PM |
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That's quite different from "shunning," don't you think? |
aquart |
Nov-23-09 02:23 AM |
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You are totally misreading what I've said ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 01:08 PM |
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'stand by my dish' - as you should, and another reason why is this, |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-23-09 03:10 AM |
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". . . there are those who are, will always be, and never will allow any open-minded thought |
bertman |
Nov-23-09 09:41 AM |
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Parts of this nation do indeed "shun", they shunned us for 8+ yeas... |
rasputin1952 |
Nov-23-09 05:55 AM |
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There is shunning in virtually all cultures of one form or another because |
saltpoint |
Nov-23-09 08:15 AM |
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Truth for sure. |
mlevans |
Nov-23-09 09:14 AM |
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Not sure if you intended your reply to go to Nance, but for |
saltpoint |
Nov-23-09 09:19 AM |
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They have proven they won't be reasoned with and they won't compromise |
treestar |
Nov-23-09 10:24 AM |
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Some of us find no good reason to find common ground with evil, |
kestrel91316 |
Nov-23-09 12:52 PM |
#63 |
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Freedom of Speech Doesn't Mean Freedom to Be Heard |
PBS Poll-435 |
Nov-23-09 01:45 AM |
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Shunning works for me |
The Wizard |
Nov-23-09 02:33 AM |
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Fuckin' PERFECT...Fleet!!! |
taggline |
Nov-23-09 09:13 PM |
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Nailed It! |
PJPhreak |
Nov-23-09 02:47 AM |
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Ben E. King n/t |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:56 AM |
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Nance |
Oldtimeralso |
Nov-23-09 01:44 PM |
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I realize there have been many renditions ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:12 PM |
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Written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. |
taggline |
Nov-23-09 09:14 PM |
#96 |
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I stand corrected... |
PJPhreak |
Nov-23-09 10:50 PM |
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Heh indeedy. |
BlooInBloo |
Nov-23-09 03:03 AM |
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Don't forget to tell them that they aren't democrats any more. |
cornermouse |
Nov-23-09 04:17 AM |
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If I still lived in Texas, this would have ached more than you can know |
tavalon |
Nov-23-09 04:43 AM |
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A concept worth embracing Nance. Thank you. |
SalmonChantedEvening |
Nov-23-09 05:47 AM |
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The descriptions are apt, but the "shunning" troubles me. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Nov-23-09 06:55 AM |
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Shunning |
PSzymeczek |
Nov-23-09 09:15 PM |
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Well said, thanks |
santamargarita |
Nov-23-09 06:56 AM |
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"Shunning" is not an option for those of us who serve the public... |
freddie mertz |
Nov-23-09 07:11 AM |
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Agreed. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Nov-23-09 07:28 AM |
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I understand your point -- from this OP, I like the point here: |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-23-09 08:57 AM |
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Depends on who "you" is... |
freddie mertz |
Nov-23-09 10:00 AM |
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you are very correct |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-23-09 11:15 AM |
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K&R. |
Mad_Dem_X |
Nov-23-09 07:13 AM |
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Thanks for this! |
LeftishBrit |
Nov-23-09 07:49 AM |
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Here is the line. |
lunatica |
Nov-23-09 07:54 AM |
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Gotta K&R this. |
Naturyl |
Nov-23-09 08:07 AM |
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Also, I'm stealing a line for my sig if you don't mind |
Naturyl |
Nov-23-09 08:09 AM |
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Community and collaboration have been offered by this new president |
saltpoint |
Nov-23-09 08:13 AM |
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And for the more recalcitrant fundamentalist nutbags out there |
saltpoint |
Nov-23-09 08:32 AM |
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Oh Nance, this should be set to music |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-23-09 08:38 AM |
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There was a time when those of opposing political views could calmly discuss the issues. |
olegramps |
Nov-23-09 08:40 AM |
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So when exactly did you speak to my father? (nt) |
Robyn66 |
Nov-23-09 08:40 AM |
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Damn, Nance!!!! You've nailed it once again!! |
Harry Monroe |
Nov-23-09 08:58 AM |
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K&R-excellent! This should be read in its entirety on every "news" show! n/t |
jenmito |
Nov-23-09 10:16 AM |
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Another very well-written, though somewhat fanciful, piece from you, Nance. |
bertman |
Nov-23-09 10:21 AM |
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Excellent reply! Very well said. |
tilsammans |
Nov-23-09 11:29 AM |
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"you must be the change you wish to see in the world". Very good. Thank you. |
bertman |
Nov-23-09 11:05 PM |
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Useless loud-mouths and their prattle |
treestar |
Nov-23-09 10:23 AM |
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If only we were ALLOWED to disengage from this unthinking mob . . |
annabanana |
Nov-23-09 11:14 AM |
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Right on |
maxpower |
Nov-23-09 11:19 AM |
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Nance, I don't read your columns often, but maybe I should--cause this one |
Arkana |
Nov-23-09 11:32 AM |
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Apparently the answer is yes. |
GreenArrow |
Nov-23-09 11:56 AM |
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If DU ever gets a hall of fame |
DonCoquixote |
Nov-23-09 11:58 AM |
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I called for this exact thing (without the essay) a long time ago here and got |
kestrel91316 |
Nov-23-09 12:49 PM |
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K & R...... |
winyanstaz |
Nov-23-09 01:18 PM |
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BRAVA! |
badgerpup |
Nov-23-09 01:27 PM |
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Thanks Nance |
Hutzpa |
Nov-23-09 01:28 PM |
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What a marvelously awful idea |
Prism |
Nov-23-09 01:53 PM |
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I can't imagine ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:52 PM |
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No, I understood the point quite well |
Prism |
Nov-23-09 03:27 PM |
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We seem to be talking at cross purposes ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 04:14 PM |
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Been "Shunning" for a while |
N_E_1 for Tennis |
Nov-23-09 01:57 PM |
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You are so right that there is a big price to pay ... but, IMO, it has to be done . . .!!! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-23-09 02:27 PM |
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I'm generally in agreement with the sentiments expressed |
pokercat999 |
Nov-23-09 02:27 PM |
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The fault lies with the writer ... |
NanceGreggs |
Nov-23-09 02:43 PM |
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It was pretty damn clear to me what you meant. |
Major Hogwash |
Nov-23-09 04:47 PM |
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Kick,Kick,Kick&Recommended.. |
butterfly77 |
Nov-23-09 04:18 PM |
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I think we need to take it a step further than shunning |
bkozumplik |
Nov-23-09 04:27 PM |
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Spot on as usual, Nance! |
Love Bug |
Nov-23-09 04:29 PM |
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The ultimate victory would be if the media would shun them as well.... |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-23-09 04:38 PM |
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Absolutely right on!!!! |
ellaydubya |
Nov-23-09 06:04 PM |
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YOU are fantastic and spot on once again |
mzmolly |
Nov-23-09 07:05 PM |
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+1000 |
guitar man |
Nov-23-09 07:40 PM |
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Is this a rant against atheists? I don't see atheists as part your The People group. nt |
valerief |
Nov-23-09 08:04 PM |
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Atheists? I don't see that in it all, and I am an atheist |
LeftishBrit |
Nov-24-09 03:06 AM |
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Seems you gotta have a religion to be We The People. (Just pointing out a flaw in great rant.) |
valerief |
Nov-24-09 11:19 AM |
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Here's a kick for anybody with enough sense to read this OP instead |
saltpoint |
Nov-23-09 08:14 PM |
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Amen. (nt) |
ThisThreadIsSatire |
Nov-23-09 08:40 PM |
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Thank you. |
tabasco |
Nov-23-09 09:09 PM |
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Nance, I hope you don't mind, but I just had to share this on Facebook! |
Harry Monroe |
Nov-23-09 09:58 PM |
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I would love to think this to be true, but I am shunned and I am not an evil one at all. I just |
earcandle |
Nov-23-09 10:38 PM |
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BUT I LOVE THIS POST AND AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY, as a member of this community. |
earcandle |
Nov-23-09 11:28 PM |
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This is the only way to change these people. |
gtar100 |
Nov-24-09 12:51 AM |
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Actually we may be left with a single weapon |
grantcart |
Nov-24-09 01:43 AM |
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There can be truth in truisms |
CreekDog |
Nov-24-09 03:23 AM |
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We are The People.....just what they can't grasp. This good ol' |
Saphire |
Nov-24-09 06:32 AM |
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Harvey Milk advocated the opposite |
CreekDog |
Nov-24-09 08:17 AM |
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Dang. "You can only recommend threads started in the last 24 hours.") |
TygrBright |
Nov-24-09 01:09 PM |
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A magnificent post, very motivational. n/t |
ProgressOnTheMove |
Nov-24-09 07:03 PM |
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The content of this original post is useful to us because it seeks an |
saltpoint |
Nov-25-09 07:06 AM |
#112 |
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Beautiful, fuck'n beautiful, I'm crying, but then I cry about most things now. |
BikeWriter |
Nov-30-09 06:49 AM |
#113 |
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