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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:17 PM
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Funny how few "NO SENATOR WILL STAND UP" threads there are today!!
Just sayin'... :shrug:


:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

I feel good - and not the scary nervous forced optimism good of the last couple days, but really really fucking good!!!!
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:18 PM
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IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:20 PM
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5. SHOW US THE MONEY - by that I mean THE PRESS RELEASE !! (nt)
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:23 PM
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7. I doubt there will be one, they'll wait till tomorrow at the big event
and there will be no time for criticism and defamation before the fact.
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:27 PM
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8. Do you really know that?
If so, please elaborate on who you are and how you know because I would RREEEAAALLLYYY like to know !!!
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politicaholic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:19 PM
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2. If no senator stands there will be a real problem with the democratic base
I think the party realizes that and will not allow themselves to be trampled again.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:20 PM
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3. yes, but
the freepers that disguise themselves as Dems are out in full force, and I am sure they'll be popping up real soon. :))
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:21 PM
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6. Well, the optimism I spew at them will come easy!
I feel a change in the mood here today, it is WONDERFUL!

:party:

Oh, how I wish I was going to DC tomorrow :(
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janx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:50 PM
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11. They're already here. n/t
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 03:00 PM
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14. They are already here
...give us a hand and hit alert when you spot one so we can send them back to Freepville.

Thanks.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:24 PM
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17. I always hit alert-----I wish I could
pepper spray them. :nuke:
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roenyc Donating Member (824 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:28 PM
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18. oh the freepers? they are busy
finding out how to contest Pa. i say bring it on. i know kerry won that state by way more then the actual count. just look at the exit polls.

cant wait. i think its an excellent idea. they are talking tough but i think they are shaking.
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alvis Donating Member (665 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:20 PM
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4. I couldn't get Lautenberg's position on it
I called his office and asked whoever answered if he would take a stand, but the person didn't know if he would or not. I then said that I hope that he supports Rep. Conyers.

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Chimpanzee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:27 PM
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9. I hope some people eat a huge load of crow tomorrow!
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:31 PM
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10. i've never said no Senator will stand
and I can't recall any threads started that claimed that (though I certainly could be wrong on that). I've argued that I believe a Senator refusing to certify could be deleterious to the cause of electoral reform. I still believe it's a dicey endeavor. I hope I'm wrong, and I hope that if Senator Boxer and others join with Rep Conyers, it will start us on the road to much needed reform.
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:51 PM
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12. Hey, I just meant in general
And in fact, there were two very specific ones that had almost those exact words in the thread titles. One of which was deleted ( :shrug: - there were at least 2 deleted threads yesterday that I posted in, it's kinda wierd - one of them is the one you and I chatted in yesterday.) because when I go through 'my posts' to find it it says 'Missing Topic'. The other one I didn't post in.

I am generally not a negative person - I like logic and optimism. Earlier this week, I had to force the optimism because I felt bombarded NOT with realism, but with pessimism. There is a difference, even when reality looks bad I am not pessimistic. Today, I finally feel that the optimism on this board is winning out. I am happy about that. That's all. It's not about anyone in particular.
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Walt Starr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:37 PM
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21. I still don't believe a Senator will stand
but if they do, I predict dire consequences.

If the Democrats go with the nuclear option on the certification of electors, expect the nuclear option on the filibustering of judicial nominees.
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insane_cratic_gal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 02:54 PM
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13. LOL maybe it's the DLC
who have invaded us and not the freepers..

:tinfoilhat:


have a lot of very conservatives Dem's claiming Nothing to see here.. move along.. no fraud happened.. move along. Becoming quite a trend the closer we get to the 6th. The more they seem to try and discourage protests, and phone calls, and convince the masses there is nothing to see.

hmmmmmm makes you wonder doesn't it?

Discouragement comes in how many varieties?
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sparky_in_ma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 03:23 PM
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15. It's not surprising,
I remember,"sigh", the anti-war movement in the 60's and 70's. It started soooo small, and everyone just knew that it wouldn't ever amount to anything. That's why we're still at war with north vietnam.

The battle to have every vote count, and be counted, does not end tomorrow, or the 20th. One brick at a time we will build our case for fair, honest elections. I believe. :)
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:12 PM
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16. I agree
and having a Senator stand up tomorrow would add a really big brick, IMHO. I think it will be a powerful statement and will increase awareness and coverage in a major way.

I was at the rally in Columbus in early December, and the symposium afterward with Arnebeck & Fitrakis etc, and that was the feeling I had - that it was really small, and really really important, and I was grateful to be a part of it at its beginning.
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:29 PM
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19. Conyers on Randi
said he's sure there'll be one.

Don't let the fr get you down. This is historical and beautiful and -- I gotta say -- we had a boatload to do with it! Go DU! Not bad for a bunch of conspiracy theorists wearing TFHs? Yes!

:you rock:
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:51 PM
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22. Yup! I heard the tail end of that interview
when Randi kinda mumbled gleefully - 'He's got someone'

Ooohh, it sounded good!

:bounce:
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sparky_in_ma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 04:33 PM
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20. It is important
People at the rally in Columbus, the Conyer's hearings, and in DC this week, are putting together the framework for a future that frightens many people.

Thank you for standing up for your beliefs, and our country.:)
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