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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:45 PM Original message |
Krugman: there’s an almost compulsive aspect to the WH’s alienation of supporters |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. There's an almost compulsive aspect to certain progressives... |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. A refreshingly original sentiment |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. just like the OP |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Do you still "love Krugman"? |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:56 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. yep |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. You're a consistent man then! |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:27 AM Response to Reply #12 |
249. YES. |
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creon (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:57 PM Response to Reply #12 |
362. I like him |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. dupe |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:41 PM Response to Reply #3 |
314. Notice how the poster dropped the bomb and ran. nm |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Apparently that's the best you got... |
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Raster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:34 AM Response to Reply #9 |
229. Yes, but that's what passes for centrist commentary on DU these days. |
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earthside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. There's an almost compulsive aspect to certain Democratic ... |
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bluethruandthru (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:36 AM Response to Reply #13 |
186. Well said! +100 n/t |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:59 AM Response to Reply #13 |
212. +1000 |
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Just-plain-Kathy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #212 |
352. 1000 + 1 |
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Land Shark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:40 PM Response to Reply #352 |
353. Let's do the math: 1000 + 2! |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #353 |
354. And 1000 + 3 |
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Raster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:34 AM Response to Reply #13 |
231. Thank you! |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:48 AM Response to Reply #13 |
238. +999 |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:09 PM Response to Reply #238 |
323. I can'r even guess |
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Joe Fields (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:37 AM Response to Reply #13 |
253. Thank you! +1 |
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stranger81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:10 PM Response to Reply #13 |
273. Yup -- talk is cheap and easy. Walking the walk, not so much. [n/t] |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #273 |
349. It's hard work! |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:57 PM Response to Reply #13 |
321. You mean the Rick Warren "get-go"? nm |
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lark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:49 PM Response to Reply #13 |
328. snark warning |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
37. Actually, the Obama administration seems hellbent on alienating us |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:38 AM Response to Reply #37 |
254. Actually, the Obama administration seems hellbent on alienating us |
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humbled_opinion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:05 PM Response to Reply #254 |
348. Yeah thats the ticket... |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:38 PM Response to Reply #254 |
391. You say you don't feel alienated |
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wuvuj (874 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
53. Yea...I was on Obama's website... |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
57. There's an almost compulsive aspect to certain DUers |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
59. You must have proof of that piece of hyperbole or surely you would not |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:45 AM Response to Reply #59 |
143. +1000 nt |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 08:45 PM Response to Reply #1 |
62. How dare anyone.. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
87. The best way to prove what a cool independent thinking progressive you are |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:37 AM Response to Reply #87 |
167. once again with your baseless assertion that.... |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:17 AM Response to Reply #87 |
205. You are a |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:51 AM Response to Reply #205 |
239. lol |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:59 PM Response to Reply #205 |
334. Many issues. |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 08:17 AM Response to Reply #334 |
394. Okay, just wondering...nt |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:17 PM Response to Reply #205 |
350. Oh, man... |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:47 PM Response to Reply #350 |
358. if there is ONE thing I could change about DU... |
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QC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:09 PM Response to Reply #358 |
372. At least the Che avatar is gone. |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:47 PM Response to Reply #372 |
387. True |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:51 PM Response to Reply #358 |
388. Me too |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:09 AM Response to Reply #87 |
221. Would be nice to see Obama dumping the corporates ... that would be refreshing ....!! |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:30 AM Response to Reply #221 |
250. Nah. A poll just came out saying Business feels unloved. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:50 PM Response to Reply #250 |
319. Evidently, that shocked the corporate-DLC/Rahm who thought "business should be grateful" to Obama!! |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:51 PM Response to Reply #221 |
329. Didn't we attack Bush for surrounding himself with like-minded yes-men? |
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stranger81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:12 PM Response to Reply #87 |
276. it's even better calling yourself Radical Activist |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:47 PM Response to Reply #276 |
327. The failure to hate Obama doesn't make one a centrist. |
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stranger81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:56 PM Response to Reply #327 |
330. Agreed. It's staking out centrist positions on every conceivable issue |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:05 PM Response to Reply #330 |
336. Like my post yesterday |
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lark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:56 PM Response to Reply #327 |
331. Sad that some people think that blind fawning is required |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:08 PM Response to Reply #331 |
337. Being gullible about believing any claim a pundit or blogger makes |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:39 PM Response to Reply #87 |
325. Another reader of minds except everyone knows |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
127. Imagine that - progressives that actually want real change when promised |
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liberation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:37 AM Response to Reply #1 |
168. I think your post tells us more about your own compulsions to erect strawmen... |
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dotymed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
177. The premise of your response |
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molly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:18 AM Response to Reply #1 |
180. Why would progressives come out against the obama |
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Cherchez la Femme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:01 PM Response to Reply #180 |
382. I especially mark what |
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molly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:23 AM Response to Reply #1 |
181. If I recall at the get go |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:54 PM Response to Reply #181 |
360. Hmmm. You've got something there. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:42 AM Response to Reply #1 |
191. In Many Ways |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:08 AM Response to Reply #1 |
199. How absurd. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:05 AM Response to Reply #1 |
220. Obama's turning government over to Republicans and pro-corporates is what |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:58 PM Response to Reply #220 |
332. +1000 |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:17 AM Response to Reply #1 |
226. What.the.hell.ever - don't blame the progressives for any of this |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:03 PM Response to Reply #226 |
335. +++++++++1000 |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
270. That is completely false |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
301. You might find life a little easier if you would recognize some Truths |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
311. I am not sure what your motive is in this post but it makes no sense. |
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creon (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 07:50 AM Response to Reply #1 |
393. tough times |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
2. The left is mostly in the pocket- MSM says he is on the left- so he is running to the middle |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
4. The DFHs are not Obama's base |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. It is an ironic term |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. its an insulting term |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:09 PM Response to Reply #10 |
23. THAT LoGo Is Simply DISGUSTING To Me!! I Saw It Recently & Someone |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:13 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. swallow your disgust for the logo and vote Dem in Nov. |
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liberation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:43 AM Response to Reply #25 |
170. Add that to the long list of things to swallow I guess... |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:08 AM Response to Reply #25 |
198. I have been swallowing for 40 years, How long have you swallowed? |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:53 AM Response to Reply #198 |
241. Not Quite As Many Years! But Close! As A Democrat All I Can Say Is |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:04 PM Response to Reply #241 |
366. My gag reflex is precluding swallowing a lot of this BS |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:19 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. I, too, really hate that logo. |
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JTFrog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. zOMG!!! elventyshfiftyfive!!!!11111!!! |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:12 AM Response to Reply #30 |
245. D For Forward, R For Backward... STILL Doesn't Make The LOGO Any |
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freebrew (478 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:33 PM Response to Reply #30 |
285. NOTHING? |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:03 AM Response to Reply #23 |
158. Its going to be a windy vote, with gusts blowing every which way... |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:12 AM Response to Reply #23 |
201. I find that logo repulsive as well..it reminds me of propaganda ..like the Obama logo looked like |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:39 AM Response to Reply #4 |
169. ok, what is dfh? |
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Raster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:40 AM Response to Reply #169 |
234. Dirty Fucking Hippies |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
196. hmm his administration has attacked Unions and women, and oh by the way, many women are in unions! |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:23 AM Response to Reply #196 |
248. You Betcha... Beer Bong Games Are What's Happening With Them These Days! |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:25 PM Response to Reply #196 |
307. Or putting up Ron Paul stickers... (n/t) |
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Lilith Velkor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #196 |
351. DFH is not a generation. It's a state of mind. |
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RobinA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:41 AM Response to Reply #4 |
256. Well, This DFH, |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:59 PM Response to Reply #256 |
333. .... |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:55 PM Response to Reply #256 |
389. Haven't even read through the rest of the posts yet but have to K and R yours! nt |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
305. After the house burns down |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
7. HUGE K & R !!! |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
11. Krugman! |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:53 PM Original message |
Saw him in the movie - "Get Him To The Greek" the other day |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:24 AM Response to Original message |
163. :-) "My dad loves your shit." |
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sheldon (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
299. Yeah, that was cool. |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:15 PM Response to Reply #299 |
381. Aww I thought it was pretty hilarious |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
15. I find it sadly ironic that some here easily dismiss Obama's slights to the left |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:18 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. You know what's really important |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:40 AM Response to Reply #27 |
141. No. It's because Feingold is being targeted by the Republicans. |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:13 AM Response to Reply #141 |
203. + 1 million!! I just read about it !!..great Job Obama and team Obama! not! eom |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:14 AM Response to Reply #141 |
224. .. and probably by the DLC corporates ... !! |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:46 AM Response to Reply #141 |
262. The Republicans know exactly what they're doing. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:01 PM Response to Reply #262 |
296. Precisely. n/t |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:15 AM Response to Reply #27 |
204. You would be the first person I would come to about nonsense! You are king of it! eom |
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Joe Fields (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
324. Feingold is just collateral damage, due to the ire of many dems |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
16. As a person who voted for him, |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. Note that the OP is the quintessence of Constructive Criticism: |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:13 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. He's right, but it might be time to get a NEW ball. This one seems to bounce to the right a lot. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. You forgot the this point |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:24 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. You will note that I put it in bold in the OP |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:54 AM Response to Reply #29 |
267. Health insurance reform is a real tweak, not a real change. |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:09 PM Response to Reply #17 |
46. I agree with both those premises. |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. Krugman is assuming that the apathetic portion of Obama's "base" knows who Jack Lew is. |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:07 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Can't win elections without those people. |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:22 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. I think the people you are talking about fit into my first category. |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:20 AM Response to Reply #22 |
153. Winning elections depends on whether your base gets the vote out. |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
55. It works like this. If the DLC corporatists currently in the drivers seat is attacking the base then |
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suzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:06 AM Response to Reply #55 |
176. When I read the constant allegations on DU that the "Left" is the group that does the work |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:24 AM Response to Reply #176 |
206. I have lived in 9 states and have worked on campaigns for 40 years..the Left has always been the |
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suzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:24 PM Response to Reply #206 |
306. I've in 8 states and worked on campaigns for 40 years. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:15 PM Response to Reply #176 |
277. Believe me, if "the left" did NOT show up, you'd notice. |
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suzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:38 PM Response to Reply #277 |
312. Perhaps I didn't clarify enough. I said "the Left that is spoken about" meaning those |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:49 PM Response to Reply #312 |
318. Well, here's a clue - |
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suzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 07:35 AM Response to Reply #318 |
392. Guess there are some things that haven't changed in 40 years--males telling females that |
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zipplewrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:29 AM Response to Reply #18 |
183. It is a current example |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:15 AM Response to Reply #18 |
225. Right ... did the article repeat it? Think Lew is an ex-CITICORP EXEC--??? |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:10 PM Response to Reply #18 |
274. Lew, the head of Citigroup's Alternative Investments? |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
20. K&R |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
21. "Obama has brought real change — above all, health reform" |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:18 AM Response to Reply #21 |
227. Obama ridiculing the new for universal health care is pathetic ... not a slight ... |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:38 AM Response to Reply #21 |
255. Ya Know What? My Son's Insurance Company Just Raised His Premiums To |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
24. Funny, I don't feel alienated. So how many national elections has Krugman won? Oh, none. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:28 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. "Funny, I don't feel alienated." |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:33 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Thanks for the vote of confidence. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:40 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Anytime. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:57 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Just thought I'd get it out there that I and my OFA group don't feel a bit "alienated". |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. I'm sure you had time to consult with them. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Don't have to. I GOTV with them regularly, unlike some people. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #43 |
48. You got to be kidding. |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 08:52 PM Response to Reply #48 |
64. You should probably put down the reefer. n/t |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:08 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. LOL...even you can do better than that. |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:10 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Given the "competition," the bar for me "having to do better" is pretty low. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:12 PM Response to Reply #68 |
69. Yeah, no shit! |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:02 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Did you note the OP about the DUer whose dog had died? |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:05 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. LOL....that's just bad fiction!!!! |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. I couldn't find that emoticon.. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:17 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Well, he believed my post, so there's hope for yours. |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:05 AM Response to Reply #36 |
175. +1 |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:04 AM Response to Reply #36 |
197. I'm in a WEALTH CYCLE! |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:12 AM Response to Reply #33 |
223. If I thought they actually believed this crap, I'd worry that much about the lack of |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 06:32 PM Response to Reply #24 |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:07 PM Response to Reply #24 |
44. it is not funny that you don't feel alienated |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 08:50 PM Response to Reply #44 |
63. lol! "downright PATHETIC" = 24/7 attacks that are aimed at Pres. Obama & his supporters |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:09 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. Well, it's in bold, so I'm a believer. |
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liberation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:48 AM Response to Reply #67 |
171. I am not convinced yet, I need to see more circular self referring blue links... |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:16 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Why would you think the OP doesn't support Dems? n/t |
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carolinayellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:42 PM Response to Reply #45 |
54. There's a compulsive aspect to this kind of traitor accusation |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:59 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. Yeah, ol' DU has changed alright! |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 08:41 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. +1 |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:24 PM Response to Reply #60 |
73. I'm going to keep posting right here. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:28 AM Response to Reply #60 |
182. Wow! |
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carolinayellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:12 AM Response to Reply #182 |
214. I was here for the lovefest, not the hatefest-- and it's OVER, GONE |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 08:57 PM Response to Reply #54 |
65. Yep. Ironically, the would-be enforcers hurt the Party more than critics. |
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carolinayellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:16 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. There are real haters here, and they're obvious |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:34 PM Response to Reply #65 |
74. Actually, 24/7 "critics" hurt the Party more than its supporters, especially now before the midterms |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:44 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. Sorry, but that's wrong. "Boots on the ground doesn't mean "boots on Democrats' necks." |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:50 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. Throwing out red herrings and making strawman arguments doesn't obscure my salient points. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:52 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Boy, that was generic. Do you, or do you not, get that yelling at Democrats to shut up NEVER works? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:55 PM Response to Reply #77 |
79. No, "that" was true. And who's the one "yelling" here? I'm not the one using large caps. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:02 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. Just trying to help you understand the rather simple concept that attacking (as you've done again) |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:12 PM Response to Reply #80 |
85. Another red herring. More strawman arguments. How predictable. |
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liberation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:55 AM Response to Reply #85 |
172. I don't think either of those terms mean what you think they do. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:34 AM Response to Reply #172 |
230. You'd be wrong. Why don't you tell me what you "don't think" I "think"? |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:47 PM Response to Reply #76 |
291. You seem incapable of getting it - we ARE the Democratic party. |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:53 PM Original message |
+10000 nt |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:39 AM Response to Reply #54 |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
51. Interesting that rather than take Krugman's observation to heart |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
52. Someone had to say it. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
56. Another example today. The WH is considering a prominent corporate CEO to replace Summers. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:20 PM Response to Reply #56 |
72. Uh huh. I suppose Elizabeth Warren's appointment to the WH inner circle is just a fluke? |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:53 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Actually, that's a good thing. Other things aren't so good. Can you agree with this principle? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:03 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. Yes. Prime rib is "a good thing. Other things" such as chicken liver "aren't so good." |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:04 PM Response to Reply #81 |
82. Nice dodge. Do you think *any* criticism is fair, or not? Examples? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:14 PM Response to Reply #82 |
86. Tsk, tsk. Something as important as "principle" cannot suddenly be a "nice dodge". |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:25 PM Response to Reply #86 |
89. So, you can't acknowledge a single valid criticism. Speaks volumes. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:00 PM Response to Reply #89 |
103. Well, I'm outraged that Pres. Obama doesn't make more jokes about the idiots who criticize him 24/7. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:00 AM Response to Reply #103 |
173. Deleted message |
DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:43 AM Response to Reply #173 |
236. That's what I always thought as well. Dems leave partisan hackery to the RW. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:06 PM Response to Reply #72 |
83. Actually it remains to be seen how much (if any) real power that she'll have |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:07 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. A valid concern. Just trying to give the benefit of the doubt. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:44 PM Response to Reply #83 |
94. Your rhetoric is baseless speculation that is contradicted by Elizabeth Warren and Pres. Obama. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:49 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. It's not rhetoric nor is it speculation- only time (and actions) will tell |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:06 PM Response to Reply #97 |
108. Sure it is. The facts already contradict your baseless rhetoric, as I've already proven. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:31 PM Response to Reply #108 |
120. That's just a bizarre response and no, you haven't "proven" anything |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:52 AM Response to Reply #120 |
146. lol! Keep spinning. I linked to credible news sources which you promptly ignored. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:12 AM Response to Reply #146 |
162. "Why do you spend so much time on a site that supports Democrats?" |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:10 AM Response to Reply #162 |
243. You seem to dislike all of the Democratic legislative efforts under this Democratic president. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:47 AM Response to Reply #162 |
264. McCall & Morse = Republicans. Jeff Merkley has never called Pres. Obama "politically pathological". |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:10 PM Response to Reply #264 |
384. That belies so much misunderstanding that one is hard pressed to know how to respond |
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Art_from_Ark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:38 PM Response to Reply #83 |
122. She'll be a "special adviser" |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:45 AM Response to Reply #122 |
193. I hope it's not being the one who serves the coffee and doughnuts... |
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Art_from_Ark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 08:59 PM Response to Reply #193 |
399. It does seem a bit odd |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:46 PM Response to Reply #72 |
95. I'm glad Warren got some position where she may be allowed some power. It does remain to be seen. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #95 |
112. No, it's already been "seen" what she can do. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:08 AM Response to Reply #112 |
135. It does remain to be seen what changes to policy will result. I'm glad she has a role. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:52 AM Response to Reply #135 |
266. Did you read any of the facts I keep giving you on what she's doing now? |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:00 PM Response to Reply #266 |
295. You do understand how "tackling an issue" and "accomplishing" something |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:07 PM Response to Reply #72 |
322. I support the president's appointment of Warren. Do you? nm |
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highplainsdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
71. K&R |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
88. Actually, he does to dog whistle politics. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:27 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. What do you think of the piece? Are the jabs at "the professional left" constructive? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:31 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. There were pundits who deserved to be called out for their bullshit. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:52 PM Response to Reply #91 |
99. But they do generally speak for liberals. Was it wise to glibly generalize and dismiss them? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:55 PM Response to Reply #99 |
100. No, they really don't speak for liberals. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:39 AM Response to Reply #100 |
187. Since when do you speak for |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:07 PM Response to Reply #187 |
297. Obviously, despite all evidence, he calls himself a 'liberal'. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:46 AM Response to Reply #100 |
194. So..where are your polling statistics about who liberals are and who and what they support? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:56 AM Response to Reply #194 |
242. Every poll on the topic has the same result. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:40 AM Response to Reply #100 |
217. Isn't that a false dichotomy? Don't "supporters "criticize? Isn't the "small minority" the |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:19 AM Response to Reply #217 |
228. ^ ^ ^ This is an Excellent Post |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:38 AM Response to Reply #217 |
232. "who acknowledge no legitimate criticisms" |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:32 AM Response to Reply #232 |
252. Can you give an example of critique you find "legitimate?" |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:42 AM Response to Reply #252 |
257. Anything based in fact rather than exaggeration, speculation and hyperbole. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:45 AM Response to Reply #257 |
260. Can you name a specific critique you accept? If not, do you see where you appear absolutist? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:52 AM Response to Reply #217 |
240. swarm |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:30 AM Response to Reply #240 |
251. No, passing laws is the job of our leaders, who work for US. And isn't calling out other DUers |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:44 AM Response to Reply #251 |
258. It's no more |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:46 AM Response to Reply #258 |
261. I'm an Obama supporter. I criticized absolutist attacks. You called out names. No dice. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:54 AM Response to Reply #261 |
268. Grief and swarm strikes again. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:55 AM Response to Reply #268 |
269. I'm trying to converse. You're making accusations. Can you not simply name a "legit" critique? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:23 PM Response to Reply #268 |
279. Yup. That's their MO, alright. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:25 PM Response to Reply #279 |
280. Can't name a "legitimate" critique either? Can you see how that looks unreasonable? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:20 PM Response to Reply #280 |
303. Is that a buzzing sound I hear? |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:41 PM Response to Reply #303 |
344. Truly, a convincing Emoticon. Have you thought of the Obama critique you approve of yet? |
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creon (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:03 PM Response to Reply #261 |
365. I am as well. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:35 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. Unlike Krugman, I can distinguish between Obama's progressive base |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:50 AM Response to Reply #92 |
195. Got a PHD? Any creds? You a professional pollster? A position in Dem Party? |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:48 PM Response to Reply #88 |
96. Sure, I heard the signal he was on my side when he appointed a guy who believes deregulation didn't |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:49 PM Response to Reply #96 |
98. Krugman says the guy was right. Do you hate Krugman now? |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:59 PM Response to Reply #98 |
102. I don't hate anybody. I agree or disagree with their policies and I hate the effect some of them... |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #102 |
113. There's a point |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:26 PM Response to Reply #113 |
118. I don't recall asking you a lot of questions. And I don't recall attacking politicians. I do oppose |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:37 PM Response to Reply #118 |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:53 PM Response to Reply #121 |
131. I didn't say I didn't respond to you. I said I don't recall asking you a lot of questions. nt |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:42 AM Response to Reply #113 |
209. To quote a famous Republican |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:19 AM Response to Reply #209 |
216. What a brilliant man! |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:00 PM Response to Reply #98 |
104. That's not what he said |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:02 PM Response to Reply #104 |
106. "I think he may technically be right" |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:18 PM Response to Reply #106 |
116. Read the whole statement |
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displacedvermoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:41 PM Response to Reply #98 |
345. Not really, Krugman said the guy was right in that deregulation |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:15 AM Response to Reply #96 |
215. The economic crisis was a |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:11 AM Response to Reply #88 |
200. He's got the wrong frequency then. |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:40 AM Response to Reply #88 |
208. Most of us preferred to evaluate his actions in regard to BP |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:09 PM Response to Reply #208 |
272. Right, Obama is attacked for not using the bully pulpit |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
93. "All you’re doing is undermining the enthusiasm of people you need." |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 10:58 PM Response to Reply #93 |
101. Actually, he's warned several times before about insulting supporters and key constituencies |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:01 PM Response to Reply #101 |
105. Krugman is confusing himself with all progressives. |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #105 |
110. now |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #105 |
111. Perhaps. He is a little to the center of many of us. But he's a lot more progressive than Obama's... |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:18 PM Response to Reply #111 |
115. How so? Please give specific examples and include Elizabeth Warren into the Treasury mix. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:46 PM Response to Reply #115 |
126. Elizabeth Warren is a champion of the people who has been appointed to a position and it remains... |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:42 AM Response to Reply #126 |
235. No, it doesn't "remain to be seen". Warren moved to simplifly mortgage disclosures yesterday. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:22 PM Response to Reply #235 |
304. Actually, she started the process of taking action to simplify mortgage |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:50 PM Response to Reply #304 |
320. And? Funny how the same people who championed her are now her biggest doubters, as if she's a dupe |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:28 PM Response to Reply #320 |
340. No, it's simply too soon to know if she has full autonomy in running things |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:25 PM Response to Reply #340 |
355. CAW CAW |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 11:05 AM Response to Reply #355 |
397. ?? |
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displacedvermoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #235 |
347. He wanted to appoint the toad Gregg to be Sec of Commerce |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:29 PM Response to Reply #347 |
356. Don't you realize that Gregg would've had to follow Pres. Obama's orders, not the other way around? |
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displacedvermoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 10:02 AM Response to Reply #356 |
396. Why did he want to appoint such a POS in the 1st place? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:16 PM Response to Reply #105 |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:25 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. Do you have any evidence that backs up any your ugly rhetoric? Don't hide behind Krugman, either. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:45 PM Response to Reply #117 |
124. Deleted message |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:11 AM Response to Reply #128 |
136. So the Obamas' fundraising and campaigning is all a sham designed to bring about a GOP majority, eh? |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:26 AM Response to Reply #136 |
138. I don't know. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:00 AM Response to Reply #124 |
134. Deleted sub-thread |
Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:28 PM Response to Reply #114 |
119. Predictable dynamic |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:41 PM Response to Reply #119 |
123. The Democratic leadership has done it to themselves |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:51 PM Response to Reply #123 |
129. And you've done your best to make 1994 come about |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:29 AM Response to Reply #129 |
139. LOL- blame and insult the observer & messenger! |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:45 AM Response to Reply #139 |
142. Why does Sirota bother writing if he has no influence on anybody? |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:02 AM Response to Reply #142 |
147. The logic fail is all yours- i.e. you create a false analogy |
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carolinayellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:12 AM Response to Reply #147 |
222. the logic fail is also a false dichotomy |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:48 AM Response to Reply #139 |
145. I blame the spin and distortion. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:34 AM Response to Reply #123 |
185. That's an interesting read....in many ways. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:02 PM Response to Reply #101 |
107. Heck, I told them a year ago July that insulting & demoralizing the left would suppress... |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:39 AM Response to Reply #107 |
140. Yep- you were among the many of us who did |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:13 AM Response to Reply #107 |
149. You're wrong. A huge majority of self-described liberals strongly support this President. |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:16 AM Response to Reply #149 |
151. well then you can shut up about liberal angst contributing to Democratic losses |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:05 AM Response to Reply #151 |
156. Um, when did I ever say that? Quote? nt |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:30 AM Response to Reply #149 |
155. Another reason you want to keep all your constituencies on board for midterms if you're the party in |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:10 AM Response to Reply #155 |
157. You're making another false claim. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:05 AM Response to Reply #157 |
159. Labor Day isn't that far in the past. I've been speaking of a problem with messaging for over a year |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:06 PM Response to Reply #159 |
271. The present is much more relevant since we're talking about the midterms, doncha think? |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:53 PM Response to Reply #271 |
390. I believe I've indicated I am happy with his current efforts to keep the House. I do wish he'd |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:33 PM Response to Reply #149 |
309. "Self described liberals" are not necessarily liberal |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:55 AM Response to Reply #107 |
210. And every time we were answered |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:50 AM Response to Reply #107 |
265. Isn't it clear by now that dismissing the left is exactly where the "enthusiasm gap" comes from? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:12 PM Response to Reply #265 |
275. Because you say so? lol! Funny how recent polls show the gap narrowing... |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:28 PM Response to Reply #275 |
281. I see. You demand strict proof, but offer none to show critique hurts the party? Convenient. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:35 PM Response to Reply #281 |
286. I never said that. You have a never ending supply of strawman arguments, doncha? Convenient. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:37 PM Response to Reply #286 |
287. Then simply prove that the critique you're attacking hurts the party. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:54 PM Response to Reply #287 |
292. Why should I? That's your bailiwick, not mine. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:57 PM Response to Reply #292 |
294. Proof is not your "bailiwick?" Then I assume you'll stop demanding it from others. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:14 PM Response to Reply #294 |
300. Again w/the strawman argument. Stop huffing all because I proved your false meme wrong, Dirk Gently |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:18 PM Response to Reply #300 |
302. So, the enthusiasm gap is closing because you refuse to acknowledge any valid critique of Obama? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:37 PM Response to Reply #302 |
310. That's your fourth strawman argument in this subthread alone. Just sayin'. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:29 PM Response to Reply #310 |
341. Just asking questions. Did you ever think of a critique of the President you find "legitimate?" |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:00 PM Response to Reply #341 |
363. lol! Giving up on the strawman strategy now that I exposed it? I shot down your false meme, too. |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:47 PM Response to Reply #363 |
368. i don't think "strawman" means what you think it means |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:03 PM Response to Reply #368 |
371. Really? Then why don't you tell me what you "think" I "think" it means? |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:10 PM Response to Reply #371 |
373. I'm concerned you may think it's a way to not name an Obama critique you agree with. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:19 PM Response to Reply #373 |
375. I wasn't replying to you. Are you stalking me? You're a bit of a broken record. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:49 PM Response to Reply #363 |
369. Well you're certainly doing well. In celebration, can you discuss an Obama critique you agree with? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:17 PM Response to Reply #369 |
374. Couldn't have done it w/o you. False memes & litmus tests disguised as "questions" are no-brainers. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:44 PM Response to Reply #374 |
377. The devastating Emoticons are your real secret. And not naming an Obama critique you'd agree with. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:51 PM Response to Reply #377 |
379. lol! False memes, strawman arguments, purity litmus tests... it's all so predictable. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:07 PM Response to Reply #379 |
383. Sure, one of those must excuse you from answering an honest question. Or making an argument. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 09:52 AM Response to Reply #383 |
395. Au contraire. I need no "excuse" to eschew serious dialogue with anyone who embraces perfidy. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:52 PM Response to Reply #93 |
130. +1 |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:54 PM Response to Reply #130 |
133. We all defer to your knowledge on how to get out the vote. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:54 PM Response to Reply #93 |
132. Was anybody here doing the same? |
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unkachuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
109. K&R....n/t |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-21-10 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
125. Everybody knows that donkeys don't respond to dog whistles. |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
137. As has been said by others & now Krugman, Obama was elected as a leader of a lib MOVEMENT |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
144. It's not like no one has tried to convey this to the Obama White House. |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
148. How many more columns like this before Krugman attains Hamsher status on DU? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:19 AM Response to Reply #148 |
152. Please don't insult Krugman like that. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:10 AM Response to Reply #148 |
161. Oh, Krugman has been under the bus a few times. Kind of depends on the day & what he's saying. nt |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:44 AM Response to Reply #161 |
259. Kinda like KO and Maddow. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:30 PM Response to Reply #161 |
283. Who's not on the Enemies List at this point? Silent Bob, perhaps? |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
150. There is an almost compulsive aspect to the way the MSM plays divide and conquer with Dems. |
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Ramulux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
154. Krugman is right as usual |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:06 AM Response to Reply #154 |
160. he is only refreshing when he leaks a truth now and again.....but a steady dose isn't expected. |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:34 AM Response to Original message |
164. that's exactly how it feels |
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FlyByNight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 04:04 AM Response to Original message |
165. K & R |
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vssmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:24 AM Response to Original message |
166. All I ask of Obama is to welcome their hatred, as did FDR |
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peace frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:11 AM Response to Reply #166 |
178. Never happen |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
174. yes....true..n/t |
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Panaconda (672 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
179. Time to stand up and face the facts |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
184. So I've learned something new . . . I'm a DFH. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:41 AM Response to Reply #184 |
190. Shout out to a fellow DFH |
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sammyscout (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
188. ALthough it seems that President Obama is chinging |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
189. recommend |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
192. Do dog whistles work for the left? |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:41 PM Response to Reply #192 |
315. The difference is, rhe REAL left, the REAL liberals are convinced only |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
202. K&R! What a wonderful article! |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
211. K&R n/t |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:45 AM Response to Reply #213 |
218. Do you |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:18 PM Response to Reply #218 |
278. Yes, Krugman thinks HCR is "real change". Funny how his fans here keep ignoring that part. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
219. Neither did Bush take on a "team" of Michael Moore's, Robert Redford's ...or other liberal/ |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:40 AM Response to Reply #219 |
233. Yep. He not only appears to have contempt for his base |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:16 AM Response to Reply #233 |
246. Great points . . . . !!! |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
237. "Professional left" was directed at people equating Democrats and Republicans |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:19 AM Response to Reply #237 |
247. What's "disingenuous" is a Democratic president putting Repugs in charge of government .... |
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Techn0Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:01 PM Response to Reply #247 |
364. Very well said ..... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:14 PM Response to Reply #364 |
385. Don't know what you're thinking about November . . . |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 06:09 PM Response to Reply #247 |
367. Could not agree more n/t |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 09:15 PM Response to Reply #367 |
386. Don't know what you're thinking about November, either ..... |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:45 PM Response to Reply #237 |
290. If some critics were wrong, first acknowledge those who are right, eh? Came off weak and defensive. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:46 PM Response to Reply #237 |
317. Funny, when Democrats ACT like Republicans, I think it is incumbent |
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Hestia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
244. Rahm...nothing else to say |
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budkin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
263. Could not agree more here... tired of being taken for granted by this administration |
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guruoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
282. Conclusion: Needs more dog whistle. |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
284. This all stems from the Obama Whitehouse not being able to admit to some DFHs |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
288. It's great to see so many recs for Krugman since he states that HCR is indeed "real change" |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:56 PM Response to Reply #288 |
293. Some people have nuanced opinions and don't "pick a side." We call that "good faith." |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:40 PM Response to Reply #293 |
313. Why are you putting "pick a side" in parentheses when I didn't say that? Strawman argument again? |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:36 PM Response to Reply #313 |
343. Those are quotation marks. They imply Krugman's praise for Obama doesn't undermine his critique. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:42 PM Response to Reply #343 |
357. No, "they" don't; "quotation marks... imply" the previous poster said the phrase. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:00 PM Response to Reply #357 |
370. Trust me. In this post, they meant Krugman's previous praise doesn't invalidate his criticism. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:32 PM Response to Reply #370 |
376. "Trust me." Ah, therein lies the rub. |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 07:46 PM Response to Reply #376 |
378. Fiendishly irrelevant. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 08:10 PM Response to Reply #378 |
380. Yes, the OP is. Because most self-described liberals have always strongly approved of Pres. Obama. |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
289. K & R n/t |
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placton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
298. picks up ball, goes home |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:25 PM Response to Reply #298 |
308. Stay. Fight. Send partisan hackery home. It's your Party, not theirs. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
316. There was a great line on "West Wing" |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
326. sad but sadly true |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
338. Deleted message |
ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:48 PM Response to Reply #338 |
359. Yeah, sure. |
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hulka38 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
339. At this point we know the respect wouldn't be genuine |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
342. yes, it's an OCD-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder of alienation |
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DirkGently (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 03:43 PM Response to Reply #342 |
346. I never believed the Republicans prospered by admitting no wrong. Someone's advising Obama otherwise |
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creon (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
361. not enough |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
398. Krugman is confusing those that "held their nose" for supporters. nt |
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