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| 72. Maybe we're the stupid ones. Like putting up anti-Obama thread all over the place and rec-ing |
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them up to the top spots on this board like they are as important as if a rethug got caught killing soemone. It sure looks like we don't like Democrats and don't support the President of the United States. You don't see this kind of shit with the teabaggers. If we are going to win elections we need to frame our complaints as policy complaints and not personal complaints. Most people do not spend the kind of time that we do reading and learning about what is going on in this country's political realm. I am still so pissed off at http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph... and how it is wayyyy up there like people think our president is about the same as bush. |
| -I'm not a fan of calling American voters stupid...but Jesus effing Christ... |
WilliamPitt |
Apr-12-11 11:10 AM |
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I'm a big fan of the truth. American voters are largely idiots |
cali |
Apr-12-11 11:11 AM |
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+1 |
Deep13 |
Apr-12-11 11:13 AM |
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So you're volunteering to be counted as another "stupid American", huh? |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 08:05 PM |
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I don't think anyone is claiming that every American voter is stupid... |
Deep13 |
Apr-13-11 07:40 AM |
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Then they should say that. Instead they are |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 08:50 AM |
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Your name is apt. |
intheflow |
Apr-13-11 09:13 AM |
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My name can be interpreted in any number of ways....That you would translate it negatively |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 09:25 AM |
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I read it as "what he hell", because that's what it includes. nt. |
harmonicon |
Apr-13-11 10:08 AM |
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I have no idea what "what he hell" means... |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 11:36 AM |
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Neither do I, but it's your screen name. nt. |
harmonicon |
Apr-13-11 03:57 PM |
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That's what "thinking" is for. |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 10:47 AM |
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Really?....I thought that's what having a vocabulary and being able to use it was for. |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 11:37 AM |
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I agree, and so many more don't even bother to vote. |
krabigirl |
Apr-12-11 11:30 AM |
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Easily manipulated and prone to propaganda. |
Poboy |
Apr-12-11 11:38 AM |
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Not easily at all until Reagan did away with the Fairness Doctrine, which, with our "free speech" |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 07:52 PM |
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Key point....nt |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 06:34 AM |
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Yes it is. |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 08:52 AM |
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We need to say it every chance we get. |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 09:19 AM |
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because they stand back while education gets cut. if Americans are stupid it is our own fault |
Snoutport |
Apr-12-11 11:48 AM |
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Again...speak for yourself. |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 05:03 PM |
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Speak for yourself. |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 05:02 PM |
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Having a bad day? |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 10:50 AM |
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Apr-12-11 07:46 PM |
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I hate to say it, but once again I find I agree with you. Did the earth shift on its axis? nm |
rhett o rick |
Apr-12-11 10:59 PM |
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be nice |
livefreest |
Apr-13-11 12:22 AM |
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They "largely" voted for Obama in '08...Were they (and you) idiots then?..Duh. |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 09:00 AM |
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+2 |
peace frog |
Apr-13-11 10:54 AM |
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I agree with this. |
Liberalynn |
Apr-13-11 05:01 PM |
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Buyers' remorse has set in really fast. |
sinkingfeeling |
Apr-12-11 11:11 AM |
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That's what happens when we let a lunatic fringe news network do our thinking for us. |
Initech |
Apr-12-11 11:47 AM |
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Accidentally unrecced |
Renew Deal |
Apr-12-11 11:12 AM |
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Well I cancelled out your vote with MY rec, but really, I think we need |
forty6 |
Apr-12-11 04:33 PM |
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Obama is doing what he needs to do to keep this country moving. |
Renew Deal |
Apr-12-11 04:39 PM |
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Does anybody remember |
Proud Liberal Dem |
Apr-12-11 11:14 AM |
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I dunno, but The Fortress of Fascist Govs isn't helping the GOP out any. |
HughBeaumont |
Apr-12-11 11:17 AM |
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I've never understood how or why anyone who paid attention could identify themselves as an |
Brickbat |
Apr-12-11 11:14 AM |
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Many of them are just ashamed to admit they're repukes |
KamaAina |
Apr-12-11 11:15 AM |
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Around here Independent Voter = Republican. n/t |
RKP5637 |
Apr-12-11 11:18 AM |
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"Independent voters are the stupidest people |
hifiguy |
Apr-12-11 11:23 AM |
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Oh come one now |
border_town |
Apr-12-11 11:40 AM |
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Just making a joke |
hifiguy |
Apr-12-11 11:44 AM |
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Independant doesn't mean they don't have beliefs. |
Shiver |
Apr-12-11 11:52 AM |
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dead wrong. I study Independents for a living. |
provis99 |
Apr-12-11 09:04 PM |
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Yeah, I probably am. |
Shiver |
Apr-12-11 09:25 PM |
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Really ? Studies in the 1950's also said that blacks shouldn't |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 10:56 AM |
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It would help, of course, if we had a party and a president who actually "took stands" |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 05:00 PM |
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Thanks, I'll add that to my collection of quotes.. |
disillusioned73 |
Apr-13-11 07:00 AM |
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I've been an 'independent' (or 'unaffiliated') voter |
enlightenment |
Apr-12-11 01:00 PM |
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Excellent post |
davidthegnome |
Apr-12-11 04:10 PM |
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I agree. |
Pacifist Patriot |
Apr-13-11 06:43 AM |
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Excellent synopsis. I've been a Democrat longer than some posters |
mmonk |
Apr-13-11 04:02 AM |
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I'm 68. I have never seen such an wasted opportunity . |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 11:02 AM |
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that's one way to look at it |
barbtries |
Apr-13-11 10:42 AM |
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My mom is registered independent |
leftynyc |
Apr-12-11 01:45 PM |
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Fickle yes, but at least they appear to be "educable" |
hlthe2b |
Apr-12-11 11:18 AM |
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This is one reason why it is SO important for Dems. to put out a clear message. |
spooky3 |
Apr-12-11 11:21 AM |
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They don't know what their message is. |
FiveGoodMen |
Apr-12-11 04:46 PM |
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the republicans get the platform |
barbtries |
Apr-13-11 10:46 AM |
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Time for Democrats to get on board and surf this wave to victory |
randr |
Apr-12-11 11:18 AM |
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It's become a comedy |
Loge23 |
Apr-12-11 11:18 AM |
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Yep, each day is like a SNL skit, anymore. n/t |
RKP5637 |
Apr-12-11 11:20 AM |
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Will, there was a very interesting article on Yahoo today. It seems there's been research |
juajen |
Apr-12-11 11:20 AM |
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Yep, I've read this before and IMO it makes sense. It also validates IMO why |
RKP5637 |
Apr-12-11 11:23 AM |
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And also validates why the next time Dems control both houses and the White House |
cui bono |
Apr-13-11 03:18 AM |
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Was that real? I saw a thread about it on here earlier but assumed it was a joke. n/t |
cui bono |
Apr-13-11 03:16 AM |
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Politically we are a very stupid nation. |
aSpeckofDust |
Apr-12-11 11:21 AM |
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Much of this is caused by people who are never happy |
liberal N proud |
Apr-12-11 11:22 AM |
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I agree with you. |
Greybnk48 |
Apr-12-11 11:26 AM |
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If it isn't one thing, it's another |
liberal N proud |
Apr-12-11 11:33 AM |
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nevermind |
cui bono |
Apr-13-11 03:21 AM |
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And there are as many single-issue voters on this side as the other. |
Ikonoklast |
Apr-13-11 07:09 AM |
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maybe they are never happy but they also never learn |
Iris |
Apr-13-11 12:24 AM |
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Yes, but I would bet most of that group is liberal, not those middle of the road indies. |
cui bono |
Apr-13-11 03:20 AM |
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If you want to speak to a large number of idiots in a short |
Greybnk48 |
Apr-12-11 11:23 AM |
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the stupid is strong on the so called "news" |
JitterbugPerfume |
Apr-12-11 11:30 AM |
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"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." |
Spider Jerusalem |
Apr-12-11 11:30 AM |
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I hate to agree. |
Wait Wut |
Apr-12-11 11:41 AM |
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Really stupid are Democratic voters who choose not to vote, surrendering the election |
elocs |
Apr-12-11 11:42 AM |
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Apr-12-11 07:37 PM |
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elocs..nailed it. stupid f'ing dems who don't vote. |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 11:08 AM |
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Yeah it's depressing, but.... |
Tom Rinaldo |
Apr-12-11 11:43 AM |
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voters with NO good choices tend to oscillate between bad ones.... |
mike_c |
Apr-12-11 11:48 AM |
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+1 |
BillyJack |
Apr-12-11 11:56 AM |
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+1 |
leftstreet |
Apr-12-11 01:02 PM |
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Well said! |
smokey nj |
Apr-12-11 01:06 PM |
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Yup |
JVS |
Apr-12-11 01:11 PM |
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yes, very sound reasoning. |
Poboy |
Apr-12-11 01:22 PM |
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Well said. |
WilliamPitt |
Apr-12-11 02:20 PM |
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+1 n/t |
tammywammy |
Apr-12-11 05:08 PM |
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And they'll change their minds again when gas gets to $4.50/gal |
progressoid |
Apr-12-11 12:12 PM |
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Expecting voters to look smart in our political system is like expecting you to drive well.. |
JVS |
Apr-12-11 01:10 PM |
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The fact that republicans continue to be elected, and now teabaggers |
Brewman_Jax |
Apr-12-11 01:11 PM |
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Thank you |
FlyByNight |
Apr-12-11 01:14 PM |
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His tactics of going after "centrist" voters won't help him because there are no "centrist" voters. |
w4rma |
Apr-12-11 01:50 PM |
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During The '08 Election, I Heard A Good Description Of "Undecided" Voters |
ChoppinBroccoli |
Apr-12-11 01:20 PM |
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"touching the hot stove over and over"- reminds me of Homer Simpson. |
KittyWampus |
Apr-12-11 04:12 PM |
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As soon as you realize that independent voters are just uninformed voters, it all makes sense. |
w4rma |
Apr-12-11 01:47 PM |
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At the way politics are going in America... |
AsahinaKimi |
Apr-12-11 01:47 PM |
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Wrong! |
zorahopkins |
Apr-12-11 01:50 PM |
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I voted for the Republicans Just to See What Would Happen |
Dread Pirate Roberts |
Apr-12-11 01:54 PM |
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You nailed it--- Independent = Blithering Idiot |
MattBaggins |
Apr-12-11 01:56 PM |
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Without verifiable voting systems, don't expect voters' preferences to match election "results" ... |
Fly by night |
Apr-12-11 02:33 PM |
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LOL. That would be the 4th election in a row they voted for the party 'out' of power |
Juche |
Apr-12-11 04:05 PM |
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.Instead of insulting ourselves, shouldn't we just be glad that opinions are changing in our favor? |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 05:06 PM |
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How much of this is fallout the Gop's state union busting?...Something they did NOT campaign on? |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 05:15 PM |
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Apr-12-11 05:18 PM |
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I wish you'd take a class on making up titles for posts |
undeterred |
Apr-12-11 07:30 PM |
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Apr-12-11 07:41 PM |
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Then don't |
WilliamPitt |
Apr-12-11 08:41 PM |
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Sorry, many of them ARE stupid. |
Zoeisright |
Apr-12-11 07:30 PM |
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Sorry, but that's a stupid, absolute statement....What is your experience in other countries? |
whathehell |
Apr-12-11 08:01 PM |
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American voters are complete idiots. |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Apr-12-11 07:35 PM |
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I doubt you've got more than a green card...Beyond that, I'm glad you're good with icons |
whathehell |
Apr-13-11 09:35 AM |
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Why are you such an asshole? |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Apr-13-11 04:57 PM |
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Maybe we're the stupid ones. Like putting up anti-Obama thread all over the place and rec-ing |
Maraya1969 |
Apr-12-11 07:38 PM |
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you left out the sis-boom-bah n.t |
TK421 |
Apr-12-11 08:18 PM |
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Apr-12-11 08:30 PM |
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Apr-12-11 07:38 PM |
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I blame mass communication and mass consumerism. |
Rex |
Apr-12-11 07:42 PM |
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And if your not stupid there's always the "Diebold" antics... |
Imagevision |
Apr-12-11 07:55 PM |
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Apr-12-11 08:26 PM |
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Let me show you the intelligence of ONE Texas County |
w8liftinglady |
Apr-12-11 08:54 PM |
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I just hope it fucking equates to the douches losing the house on the next cycle. n/t |
cynatnite |
Apr-12-11 09:05 PM |
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"...a 28 point reversal in a span of just five months." |
unkachuck |
Apr-12-11 09:20 PM |
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Maybe true but how do we repair the elections to true and accurate? |
glinda |
Apr-13-11 12:50 AM |
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Not stupid, but woefully, and in a lot of cases, willingly ignorant |
MilesColtrane |
Apr-13-11 12:58 AM |
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Hey, Truth is Truth |
Keith Bee |
Apr-13-11 01:20 AM |
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It's the Faux "News" on the Tee Vee |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-13-11 02:24 AM |
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Most Americans seem willfully stupid and out of touch to me. |
mwb970 |
Apr-13-11 05:42 AM |
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Taft was just as bad |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 06:49 AM |
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What I don't understand |
Time for change |
Apr-13-11 06:51 AM |
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This country is beyond stupid... |
disillusioned73 |
Apr-13-11 06:58 AM |
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Apr-13-11 08:54 AM |
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William, let's not forget... |
krispos42 |
Apr-13-11 06:58 AM |
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Many Republicans and "Independent" Tea Party people... |
Imajika |
Apr-13-11 07:02 AM |
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Independent |
CanonRay |
Apr-13-11 07:19 AM |
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The Family Guy - undecided votes |
Douglas Carpenter |
Apr-13-11 07:45 AM |
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I want to do something Bold: Is it possible? |
fredamae |
Apr-13-11 08:56 AM |
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I ran for state assembly last year. |
xxqqqzme |
Apr-13-11 10:14 AM |
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I am confident you'll get over it. nm |
rhett o rick |
Apr-13-11 10:16 AM |
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most people do not pay attention |
barbtries |
Apr-13-11 10:32 AM |
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most people are pretty stupid. american or otherwise. nt |
La Lioness Priyanka |
Apr-13-11 10:53 AM |
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What did the "Independent" voters think? |
Swede Atlanta |
Apr-13-11 10:56 AM |
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Giving "credit" where it's due -- |
madamesilverspurs |
Apr-13-11 11:45 AM |
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Frankly, most Americans are stupid. Period. |
Corruption Winz |
Apr-13-11 01:00 PM |
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