| 135. But...but...but...that's not in the Constitution! |
|
If you actually READ the Constitution, it's not in there!  (Freeper Mode = OFF) |
| -Ended a 27-year friendship today. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 06:40 PM |
#0 |
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Over a benign-looking political disagreement? |
Dreamer Tatum |
May-18-11 06:41 PM |
#1 |
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I'm not sure that could be characterized as "benign". |
Liberal Veteran |
May-18-11 06:50 PM |
#8 |
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Personally, I think that a lot of people appear to hold opinions... |
pipi_k |
May-18-11 08:56 PM |
#91 |
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I don't know |
Mojorabbit |
May-19-11 12:24 PM |
#166 |
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Malignant |
chervilant |
May-19-11 01:46 PM |
#178 |
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Benign? This "friend" believes the OP doesn't have a right to health care |
Duer 157099 |
May-18-11 06:51 PM |
#9 |
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Looks like a philosophical difference to me. |
Dreamer Tatum |
May-18-11 07:02 PM |
#21 |
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If you think "friends" are people who would watch you suffer and die for the love of money |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 07:04 PM |
#25 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
May-18-11 07:06 PM |
#26 |
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Asthma kills. This person would clearly watch a person suffer and die for the love of money |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 07:20 PM |
# |
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Asthma does kill. My best friend suffered from asthma all her life |
Raksha |
May-18-11 08:24 PM |
#72 |
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That's why I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would take up for this "friend" |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:26 PM |
#74 |
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as a Republican once told me about kids dying of asthma |
CreekDog |
May-18-11 08:48 PM |
#90 |
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If somebody says that to you |
Ken Burch |
May-19-11 05:32 PM |
#214 |
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The context of the conversation, if you can call it that, made it clear... |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:47 PM |
#53 |
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Then there must have been more than what you posted |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:28 PM |
#77 |
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Yeah, there was. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 09:45 PM |
#105 |
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you know what his karma probably will be? |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 05:55 PM |
#218 |
| -
Can a Randian actually *have* a true friend? |
nxylas |
May-19-11 02:26 PM |
#184 |
| -
Nazi-ism could be characterized as a philosophical disagreement. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:27 PM |
#38 |
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Really? Is your reading comprehension really that bad? nt |
ZombieHorde |
May-18-11 08:12 PM |
#65 |
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If I may speak based on my limited observations. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 11:57 AM |
#157 |
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By "philosophical" do you mean "ability to breathe"? |
Zoeisright |
May-18-11 11:34 PM |
#115 |
| -
Philosophical differences can be pretty crucial |
LeftishBrit |
May-19-11 08:56 AM |
#142 |
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and of course you are qualified |
HankyDubs |
May-19-11 05:40 PM |
#215 |
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Watch this: |
abelenkpe |
May-18-11 07:20 PM |
#35 |
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The Randians say that as long as it doesn't affect them. |
formercia |
May-19-11 07:44 AM |
#131 |
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Yeah and half of the SOB's are on SS |
Carni |
May-19-11 06:07 PM |
#223 |
| -
Wow. I would NEVER defriend my mother. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:02 PM |
#158 |
| -
Sometimes it happens |
atreides1 |
May-19-11 04:27 PM |
#207 |
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when they start acting a fool on FB |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:04 PM |
#222 |
| -
That makes sense. Your approach seems sensible. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-20-11 10:05 AM |
#238 |
| -
sorry for your loss |
SemperEadem |
May-20-11 03:57 PM |
#240 |
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Thanks - and I'm sorry for your loss. N/t |
MedicalAdmin |
May-21-11 06:23 AM |
#241 |
| -
Sounds ike you might agree with the "friend." |
WinkyDink |
May-18-11 08:27 PM |
#76 |
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+1 |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:33 PM |
#81 |
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What a shitty thing for his friend to say... |
demwing |
May-18-11 09:00 PM |
#93 |
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Yeah, it's pretty benign when your friend is okay with you suffocating to death |
Crunchy Frog |
May-18-11 11:39 PM |
#118 |
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He sounds like one of those sanctimonious Christian Repuk hypocrite. Who needs a friend like that? |
olegramps |
May-19-11 08:54 AM |
#140 |
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Maybe they weren't - but this isn't a 'benign disagreement' |
LeftishBrit |
May-19-11 09:15 AM |
#146 |
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If any of my friends said that to me at a bar.... |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:03 PM |
#159 |
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PLUS ONE...............nt |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 02:49 PM |
#188 |
| -
Benign? Casually talking about how a friend w multiple health issues isn't entitled to healtcare? |
stevenleser |
May-19-11 11:03 AM |
#153 |
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Honestly, if my friend had said that it was a smart business move.... |
Corruption Winz |
May-19-11 03:39 PM |
#202 |
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Health care issues are never benign. |
peace13 |
May-19-11 06:59 PM |
#235 |
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That's why you can't be friends with the "Die quickly" crowd. |
TheKentuckian |
May-21-11 07:13 AM |
#243 |
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He sounds like a real tool anyway. nt |
valerief |
May-18-11 06:43 PM |
#2 |
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You know, it sucks you had to end this friendship over a political opinion. |
Shagbark Hickory |
May-18-11 06:44 PM |
#3 |
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It wasn't over a political opinion |
Duer 157099 |
May-18-11 06:49 PM |
#7 |
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It's saddening that a mother would ever think such a thing |
Capitalocracy |
May-18-11 07:51 PM |
#55 |
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IMHO, I believe it is really more simple than just being right-wing |
juajen |
May-19-11 11:00 AM |
#152 |
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A mother who would do that doesn't deserve to get a mothers day card. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:08 PM |
#161 |
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Strange that their ideology is now |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 02:51 PM |
#190 |
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there comes a time in many "friendships" |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:10 PM |
#224 |
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As painful as it is, I think you did the right thing. n/t |
poverlay |
May-18-11 06:46 PM |
#4 |
| -
Rather thin skinned of you |
Egnever |
May-18-11 06:47 PM |
#5 |
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It was friendly of the person to tell the OP he should die if he can't get insurance? |
Fumesucker |
May-18-11 06:57 PM |
#15 |
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Really? |
Egnever |
May-18-11 07:12 PM |
#30 |
| -
Some things you can't get over.. |
Fumesucker |
May-18-11 07:16 PM |
#34 |
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You are misqouting his friend purposefully |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:07 PM |
#61 |
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The intent of the friend is certainly not misrepresented. The "friend" is OK with the OP suffering |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:14 PM |
#66 |
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You are also assigning motives to someones statements that arent clear, |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:21 PM |
#70 |
| -
I have bothered to read the thread. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:39 PM |
#84 |
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Then you know this wasnt really his friend to begin with. |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:40 PM |
#85 |
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He said he was. I take the OP's word over yours. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 09:29 PM |
#97 |
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If you had bothered to read the thread |
Egnever |
May-19-11 12:05 AM |
#120 |
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You have no point and |
Maru Kitteh |
May-19-11 12:31 AM |
#122 |
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+1 |
999998th word |
May-19-11 01:03 AM |
#126 |
| -
Ha! Perfect! |
JuniperLea |
May-19-11 03:26 PM |
#200 |
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that's non sequitur |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:21 PM |
#228 |
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I think you are in the wrong party. |
olegramps |
May-19-11 09:09 AM |
#144 |
| -
FUCK THE HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY! |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 02:59 PM |
#193 |
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Thumbsup |
XanaDUer |
May-19-11 05:10 PM |
#211 |
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good point. n/t |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:09 PM |
#163 |
| -
his friend's comment inferred that |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:20 PM |
#227 |
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you assume that everyone has a right to someone's friendship |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:18 PM |
#226 |
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saying stupid things is one thing |
Skittles |
May-19-11 06:48 PM |
#233 |
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Maybe, but so what? It is what it is. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:29 PM |
#41 |
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Must not have been much of a friend to begin with |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:08 PM |
#62 |
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A person like that would be incapable of real friendship anyways, as doing so requires giving a shit |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:16 PM |
#69 |
| -
Another hyperbole post |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:23 PM |
#71 |
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Another tin-eared personal attack from you. His friend made his intent quite clear. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:32 PM |
#80 |
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not in the quotes in the OP he didnt |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:43 PM |
#88 |
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I bothered to read the thread. The OP said this was a friend and I take his word over yours. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 09:32 PM |
#99 |
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The "friend" doesn't have to directly say "drop dead" for that to be the only plausible outcome |
TheKentuckian |
May-21-11 07:27 AM |
#244 |
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*sitting back* |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:11 PM |
#164 |
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The OP's friend should have been way more sympathetic |
Hippo_Tron |
May-18-11 07:35 PM |
#44 |
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Wasnt a comment on the quality of his friends |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:15 PM |
#67 |
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Then you're DIFFERENT. That doesn't mean the OP is wrong, and you're right. |
Dawgs |
May-19-11 12:24 PM |
#167 |
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My husband has a friend just like yours. |
PassingFair |
May-19-11 12:53 PM |
#171 |
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this isn't about you |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 06:25 PM |
#230 |
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It's not just about someone being a Republican. |
LeftishBrit |
May-20-11 11:51 AM |
#239 |
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People who would hapily watch me suffer and die for the love of money |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 07:41 PM |
#46 |
| -
One hyperbolic post after another I see |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:25 PM |
#73 |
| -
Another tin-eared personal attack from you. His friend made his intent quite clear. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 08:34 PM |
#83 |
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Not in the OP he did not |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:43 PM |
#89 |
| -
I bothered to read the thread. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 09:30 PM |
#98 |
| -
I agree with you, but if I may make a small comment. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 03:00 PM |
#194 |
| -
So? The OP should be JUST LIKE YOU or he's an ass? Hardly. |
OwnedByFerrets |
May-18-11 09:35 PM |
#101 |
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I'd end a friendship with a callous, greedy, selfish person. |
Zoeisright |
May-18-11 11:36 PM |
#116 |
| -
i know you liked him once upon a time |
barbtries |
May-18-11 06:48 PM |
#6 |
| -
Good friends are very hard to come by. |
pintobean |
May-18-11 06:51 PM |
#10 |
| -
Good Friends? |
lolly |
May-18-11 06:57 PM |
#16 |
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I don't have enough information to make that judgment. |
pintobean |
May-18-11 07:13 PM |
#31 |
| -
Right! I think he still needs to understand what the REAL costs of the selfishness... |
cascadiance |
May-18-11 07:29 PM |
#40 |
| -
Ayn Rand was a hypocrite who collected S.S. and medicare |
999998th word |
May-19-11 01:01 AM |
#125 |
| -
WTF? She had private lawyers arrange for SS and medicare? |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 12:14 PM |
#165 |
| -
People die from untreated asthma. This was way more than a "political disagreement" |
riderinthestorm |
May-18-11 07:03 PM |
#24 |
| -
My (and your) lack of value as a human being is one reoccurring disagreement. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:31 PM |
#42 |
| -
I live in fear of an asthma attack (shivers) |
riderinthestorm |
May-18-11 07:40 PM |
#45 |
| -
Mine is usually just an annoyance... |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:51 PM |
#54 |
| -
You don't understand Randian philosophy then. It would be cheaper if you were dead. |
Sirveri |
May-18-11 08:34 PM |
#82 |
| -
. |
riderinthestorm |
May-18-11 10:28 PM |
#109 |
| -
I run a clinic and I am convinced that Randians can't count. |
MedicalAdmin |
May-19-11 01:00 PM |
#174 |
| -
there are so many of my High School friends I see on FB |
wtbymark |
May-18-11 06:52 PM |
#11 |
| -
I had to do the same thing recently. I had unfriendly someone I have known for several years. |
sunwyn |
May-18-11 06:55 PM |
#12 |
| -
Actually, I think your friend is 100% right. |
mysuzuki2 |
May-18-11 06:56 PM |
#13 |
| -
That was my reaction, too. |
Jim Lane |
May-19-11 03:00 PM |
#195 |
| -
Sorry you lost a friend. I hope that this was not a close friend |
Curmudgeoness |
May-18-11 06:56 PM |
#14 |
| -
my guess is that it wasn't this one thing - but it sounds like the final straw |
tomm2thumbs |
May-18-11 06:58 PM |
#17 |
| -
exactly nt |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:42 PM |
#49 |
| -
I ended two friendships over similar political disagreements over their social callousness. |
ClarkUSA |
May-18-11 06:59 PM |
#18 |
| -
"Health care is not a right" |
izquierdista |
May-18-11 07:01 PM |
#19 |
| -
Not a single one |
KeepItReal |
May-18-11 11:10 PM |
#113 |
| -
Even Ayn Rand she collected SS and medicare |
999998th word |
May-19-11 01:26 AM |
#129 |
| -
The type of person who advocates leaving the most vulnerable in our society |
abelenkpe |
May-18-11 07:02 PM |
#20 |
| -
Yeah, tacitly accepting their hate by ignoring it only makes things worse. |
themadstork |
May-18-11 10:43 PM |
#111 |
| -
I've spent lots and lots of time attempting to discuss and shame |
abelenkpe |
May-19-11 08:47 AM |
#138 |
| -
Oops that's what I meant. |
themadstork |
May-19-11 09:54 AM |
#147 |
| -
Health care is a "product" |
lolly |
May-18-11 07:02 PM |
#22 |
| -
If he was diagnosed with a tumor tomorrow.... |
Nye Bevan |
May-18-11 07:03 PM |
#23 |
| -
Oddly enough, maybe not |
lolly |
May-18-11 07:10 PM |
#27 |
| -
Unrec |
Keith Bee |
May-18-11 07:10 PM |
#28 |
| -
The guy told the OP he should die if he gets sick and can't get insurance.. |
Fumesucker |
May-18-11 07:14 PM |
#33 |
| -
To be clear, he wrote in the 3rd person, but the conversation to that point... |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:45 PM |
#51 |
| -
I gathered that he told you that you should not be able to get insurance? |
Fumesucker |
May-18-11 07:54 PM |
#58 |
| -
Right. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 09:43 PM |
#103 |
| -
The "Unrec" guy thinks I'm being judgmental. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:25 PM |
#36 |
| -
I don't blame you. It sounds like you lost all respect for the dude, and |
Arugula Latte |
May-18-11 07:12 PM |
#29 |
| -
I want to start a site called "Glad I Haven't Seen Your Face In Years" |
StarburstClock |
May-18-11 07:14 PM |
#32 |
| -
Brilliant idea !!! |
RagAss |
May-18-11 08:11 PM |
#64 |
| -
tell them |
KT2000 |
May-18-11 07:27 PM |
#37 |
| -
You can always make more friends |
XanaDUer |
May-18-11 07:28 PM |
#39 |
| -
tell him you're certain he'll feel the same way when his kids or grandkids |
onethatcares |
May-18-11 07:32 PM |
#43 |
| -
people's votes have consequences |
KingOfLostSouls |
May-18-11 07:41 PM |
#47 |
| -
EDITING FEATURE EXPIRED WHILE I WAS EDITING |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:42 PM |
#48 |
| -
So it wasnt really a friend. |
Egnever |
May-18-11 08:31 PM |
#79 |
| -
Guess not. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 09:46 PM |
#107 |
| -
I suspect he calls himself a Christian. Jesus didn't charge for healing the sick. nt |
Ilsa |
May-18-11 07:45 PM |
#50 |
| -
Actually, he's a genuine Randian and atheist. nt |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:53 PM |
#57 |
| -
I wonder if he will renounce his Social Security and Medicare benefits when the time comes. |
Arugula Latte |
May-18-11 08:16 PM |
#68 |
| -
No doubt. There's no hypocrisy on the right, you know. nt |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 09:38 PM |
#102 |
| -
"I take his opposition personally" |
FLPanhandle |
May-18-11 07:45 PM |
#52 |
| -
See #48 for more context. nt |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 07:52 PM |
#56 |
| -
Okay, sounds more like the "straw the broke the camels back" kind of thing |
FLPanhandle |
May-18-11 08:01 PM |
#60 |
| -
Yup. Death panels inside insurance companies are good. |
LiberalAndProud |
May-18-11 07:56 PM |
#59 |
| -
Wait until his health fails...and it will...everyone's does. |
RagAss |
May-18-11 08:10 PM |
#63 |
| -
Did HE care about YOUR feelings? No. Then *&^& him. |
WinkyDink |
May-18-11 08:26 PM |
#75 |
| -
Sounds like a guy that has never had a serious illness or accident in his life. |
Ikonoklast |
May-18-11 08:29 PM |
#78 |
| -
There is a trend |
ismnotwasm |
May-18-11 08:41 PM |
#86 |
| -
Doesn't help that so many aspects of our culture actively encourage this kind of thinking. |
themadstork |
May-18-11 10:41 PM |
#110 |
| -
Let him go. There are a lot of people out there |
EFerrari |
May-18-11 08:42 PM |
#87 |
| -
Tell them Romney/Obamacare sucks-we need Medicare for All |
ErikJ |
May-18-11 08:57 PM |
#92 |
| -
Actually, I did. |
Deep13 |
May-18-11 09:49 PM |
#108 |
| -
I find it amazing how many DUers are judgmental about something they know little about |
uppityperson |
May-18-11 09:02 PM |
#94 |
| -
Ah. It actually hurts for me to hear someone say that about pre-existing conditions. I can |
applegrove |
May-18-11 09:05 PM |
#95 |
| -
Health Care IS a right - most of the world agrees. It's friendship that's a privilege. |
demwing |
May-18-11 09:12 PM |
#96 |
| -
I agree with your decision. |
OwnedByFerrets |
May-18-11 09:33 PM |
#100 |
| -
Health care IS a right |
dflprincess |
May-18-11 09:44 PM |
#104 |
| -
I ended a 30 year friendship in 2005 |
MikeH |
May-18-11 09:45 PM |
#106 |
| -
this is probably the most mature |
dana_b |
May-19-11 02:45 PM |
#187 |
| -
Thanks for your nice words |
MikeH |
May-21-11 12:24 PM |
#245 |
| -
Health care is a right, not a commodity for which to compete. |
Rochester |
May-18-11 11:05 PM |
#112 |
| -
To be sure, healthcare is a finite resource, but it is also a right. n/t |
Maru Kitteh |
May-18-11 11:49 PM |
#119 |
| -
Sorry to say I understand |
aj_cd |
May-18-11 11:30 PM |
#114 |
| -
That's very sad but I think that you did the right thing and it might actually help. |
yardwork |
May-19-11 09:54 AM |
#148 |
| -
Welcome to DU. |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 03:20 PM |
#196 |
| -
Guess that's a friendship that wasn't too important. n/t |
cherokeeprogressive |
May-18-11 11:37 PM |
#117 |
| -
I can NOT believe there are people defending this guy. |
Ninjaneer |
May-19-11 12:11 AM |
#121 |
| -
If you look, it's *mostly* one person. One very tiresome person. |
Maru Kitteh |
May-19-11 12:34 AM |
#123 |
| -
Huh...and their underlying theme is "play nice with our wingnut friends" |
Wednesdays |
May-19-11 08:56 AM |
#141 |
| -
Don't confuse friendship with an acquaintance - |
lynne |
May-19-11 12:36 AM |
#124 |
| -
Wow. How did Deep13 make it this far in his life witout the good people of DU to lecture him? |
Maru Kitteh |
May-19-11 01:04 AM |
#127 |
| -
+1000 |
sybylla |
May-19-11 08:43 AM |
#137 |
| -
Some people need to stand on their fucking soapbox no matter what. n/t |
Ninjaneer |
May-19-11 09:01 AM |
#143 |
| -
what is pathi-sad is that people seem to think it ok for friends to not |
La Lioness Priyanka |
May-21-11 12:52 PM |
#248 |
| -
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness |
Norrin Radd |
May-19-11 01:22 AM |
#128 |
| -
But...but...but...that's not in the Constitution! |
Wednesdays |
May-19-11 08:34 AM |
#135 |
| -
Your friend's right... |
Puzzler |
May-19-11 01:27 AM |
#130 |
| -
Correct. |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 03:25 PM |
#198 |
| -
I wouldn't feel too bad if I was you... |
Balbus |
May-19-11 08:14 AM |
#132 |
| -
False pretense from your ex-friend: Health care should NOT be a for-profit business |
ProfessionalLeftist |
May-19-11 08:22 AM |
#133 |
| -
I can't blame you for feeling the way you do. |
OnionPatch |
May-19-11 08:27 AM |
#134 |
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This is a time for the falling away of the things/people |
WhiteTara |
May-19-11 08:41 AM |
#136 |
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"Evolving spiritual dimension"? |
pipi_k |
May-19-11 09:12 AM |
#145 |
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It sounded more like a difference of philosophy to me. |
WhiteTara |
May-19-11 12:40 PM |
#168 |
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Health care is NOT a business |
PatSeg |
May-19-11 08:52 AM |
#139 |
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stop paying people |
orangeapple |
May-19-11 01:31 PM |
#177 |
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No one is talking about not paying |
PatSeg |
May-19-11 01:56 PM |
#179 |
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So your "friend" chose to pick a fight with you rather than support you in your time of need. |
yardwork |
May-19-11 09:56 AM |
#149 |
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They don't mind collecting from healthy customers, though. |
Courtesy Flush |
May-19-11 10:00 AM |
#150 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
May-19-11 10:17 AM |
#151 |
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asshats care about "life" except when it comes to actually being able to live |
Roland99 |
May-19-11 11:21 AM |
#154 |
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That's like saying people who live in flammable homes need to pay more taxes |
dsharp88 |
May-19-11 11:37 AM |
#155 |
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I have Republican friends. |
trud |
May-19-11 11:45 AM |
#156 |
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But these same people don't squawk while 1/4 of their paycheck goes toward military funding. |
Gregorian |
May-19-11 12:04 PM |
#160 |
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And many of those same people cry like babies when it's them or their family who may be in similar |
nc4bo |
May-19-11 03:47 PM |
#203 |
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This is at the core of the beliefs of many on the right |
wysimdnwyg |
May-19-11 12:08 PM |
#162 |
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Good riddance! |
PassingFair |
May-19-11 12:44 PM |
#169 |
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The GOP zombies are all over the place. |
savannah43 |
May-19-11 12:51 PM |
#170 |
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I think the difference in the example you gave ... |
aggiesal |
May-19-11 12:58 PM |
#172 |
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heck I'll defriend someone even if we don't have a back-and-forth |
OKNancy |
May-19-11 01:00 PM |
#173 |
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Health care is a wee different from car insurance, in that everyone must have it, or die. |
DirkGently |
May-19-11 01:22 PM |
#175 |
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you do realize |
orangeapple |
May-19-11 01:29 PM |
#176 |
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See post 129 |
999998th word |
May-19-11 02:42 PM |
#186 |
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Because living in a modern civilized society is about everyone paying some taxes for the welfare of |
LeftishBrit |
May-19-11 02:54 PM |
#191 |
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So then would it be OK to drop people as soon as they get sick? |
rurallib |
May-19-11 03:24 PM |
#197 |
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That is why I closed my FB account. Why get upset. Now if there is a get together I |
southernyankeebelle |
May-19-11 01:57 PM |
#180 |
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so in other words you can drop dead if it means he has to pay |
okieinpain |
May-19-11 02:05 PM |
#181 |
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Brother will kill brother sadly. nt |
The Nexus |
May-19-11 02:05 PM |
#182 |
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Health care IS a right in every caring advanced progressive society on earth except this greedy |
GreenTea |
May-19-11 02:24 PM |
#183 |
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Same thing here. |
Enthusiast |
May-19-11 02:33 PM |
#185 |
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I don't know what I'd do in this situation. |
white_wolf |
May-19-11 02:50 PM |
#189 |
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Your last two sentences are crucial |
LeftishBrit |
May-19-11 02:58 PM |
#192 |
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I guess it's okay to make a profit off human pain and suffering |
JuniperLea |
May-19-11 03:25 PM |
#199 |
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I understand |
Duck |
May-19-11 03:37 PM |
#201 |
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I guess your mom is next. |
deaniac21 |
May-19-11 04:05 PM |
#204 |
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"Health care.....is a business." And there inanutshell is the problem. |
Lionessa |
May-19-11 04:20 PM |
#205 |
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I'm sorry for your losing this friendship. But these people seem very self-involved. |
secondwind |
May-19-11 04:21 PM |
#206 |
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Spot on. |
GoddessOfGuinness |
May-19-11 04:56 PM |
#209 |
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Those "few bucks" add up, see? You are denying rich ppl their chances to buy more yachts and shits! |
Anakin Skywalker |
May-19-11 04:50 PM |
#208 |
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welcome to the Integrity club |
pasto76 |
May-19-11 05:09 PM |
#210 |
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I understand your anger |
davidthegnome |
May-19-11 05:18 PM |
#212 |
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Well, the family issue is highly overrated to me. |
TxVietVet |
May-19-11 05:27 PM |
#213 |
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what a friend... |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 05:46 PM |
#216 |
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If there were any justice in the world |
theaocp |
May-19-11 05:50 PM |
#217 |
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ayn rand is burning in hell |
SemperEadem |
May-19-11 05:57 PM |
#219 |
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It's his argument that supports single payer |
freedom fighter jh |
May-19-11 06:00 PM |
#220 |
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What a TOTAL ASSHOLE! |
Carni |
May-19-11 06:03 PM |
#221 |
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Bottom line |
DreamSmoker |
May-19-11 06:16 PM |
#225 |
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Sorry, but .... |
Pacifist Patriot |
May-19-11 06:24 PM |
#229 |
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I have never ended a friendship over |
emilyg |
May-19-11 06:32 PM |
#231 |
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lol |
Skittles |
May-19-11 06:49 PM |
#234 |
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sometimes the politics is personal. i dont see why its so hard for people to see that |
La Lioness Priyanka |
May-21-11 12:47 PM |
#247 |
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that is a cold-blooded person |
Skittles |
May-19-11 06:46 PM |
#232 |
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I can't believe the things I am reading here! |
aj_cd |
May-19-11 07:16 PM |
#236 |
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+1000000000000 nt |
demodonkey |
May-21-11 06:56 AM |
#242 |
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been thinking on this all day......... |
SleeplessinSoCal |
May-20-11 12:57 AM |
#237 |
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you did the right thing. you have a right to have your concerns validated by your friends |
La Lioness Priyanka |
May-21-11 12:45 PM |
#246 |
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