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Mon Nov-23-09 11:32 AM
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| 56. Nance, I don't read your columns often, but maybe I should--cause this one |
| -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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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