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Warpy

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129. No, but a lot of people here are

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 10:23 PM

Aug 2012

and anybody posting ageist hogwash is going to get spanked.

There are plenty of valid criticisms to level against Reid, starting with his timidity in changing the filibuster rule so that Republicans can no longer abuse it. However, his age is not a valid criticism nor are his looks.

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I'm sorry, but I'm so tired of Harry Reid [View all] Pizz Aug 2012 OP

Yawn. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #1

skooch over...<<<<YAWN>>>>> nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #155

lol. Marr Aug 2012 #2

Totally wrong on all counts madokie Aug 2012 #3

Is everyone over 60 on this site? Pizz Aug 2012 #30

I'm 61 and I've been a DU member since 2001 DainBramaged Aug 2012 #47

Excellent point, Sir. whathehell Aug 2012 #180

Wow Pizz. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #74

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #96

We have had a few 'concern troll' swarms here. yewberry Aug 2012 #116

Don't come on here and immediately start insulting DUers, kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #124

what do you hate most about republicans? arely staircase Aug 2012 #143

Ready? Pizz Aug 2012 #185

You're making quite a splash. UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #183

I am. I do not lie. Pizz Aug 2012 #186

I have to agree 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #196

Interesting discussion karynnj Aug 2012 #219

well..... 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #223

You are new and one of your first posts... NCTraveler Aug 2012 #206

I'm 31 Terra Alta Aug 2012 #125

No, but a lot of people here are Warpy Aug 2012 #129

Ageism or Career Politicians? DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #168

I can see where one could dovetail nicely with the other. whathehell Aug 2012 #179

awesome du handle. is it a prediction arely staircase Aug 2012 #139

Hardly. Chan790 Aug 2012 #165

I'm 31, and wondering why you suddenly objected to Reid when he grew a backbone. LeftyMom Aug 2012 #171

65, but far from being a geezer. n/t Blue_In_AK Aug 2012 #187

Oops - DU hiccup Blue_In_AK Aug 2012 #188

How is that information germane to this discussion? n/t sarge43 Aug 2012 #203

Ageism is so condescending. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #208

I am - and I totally disagree on Harry Reid karynnj Aug 2012 #218

Well i confess I am over 60 zeemike Aug 2012 #68

Well said. tblue Aug 2012 #127

How many Presidents took office at around 50 years old.. OR YOUNGER? DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #170

Did you mean to address me? zeemike Aug 2012 #201

Silly premis on your part Sheepshank Aug 2012 #216

re: "Obama counts on Reid to know HOW to manipulate the entire Senate" DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #225

you have no clue KurtNYC Aug 2012 #4

yawn2 veganlush Aug 2012 #5

Perhaps Eminem can be interested in the position cthulu2016 Aug 2012 #6

your concern is noted. notadmblnd Aug 2012 #7

Now you're making me tired. MineralMan Aug 2012 #8

Then go take a nap! Pizz Aug 2012 #32

Sure. What does that matter to you? MineralMan Aug 2012 #42

How old are you? FarPoint Aug 2012 #60

This is almost worthy of an alert. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #75

I am inclined to agree Sherman A1 Aug 2012 #81

It was left 3-3. Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #132

you know you come across as an idiot. Yes I'm younger than 50 and so are many others WI_DEM Aug 2012 #158

I think Reid is doing a terrific job. He is taking it quietly to the republicans. He has backed southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #9

Unrec panader0 Aug 2012 #10

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #11

Here, Will, you forgot one. HA! Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #61

Harry Reid is OK. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #12

bwhahahahahahahaaa.. you so funny. spanone Aug 2012 #13

cool RandiFan1290 Aug 2012 #14

Hey KKKarl, is that you? Raster Aug 2012 #15

Joke's on you buddy nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #16

Yawn 3 & 4 newfie11 Aug 2012 #17

I'm loving it..... keep fighting Harry Reid... nenagh Aug 2012 #18

Your concern is duly noted Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #19

Hey Jon is that you? part man all 86 Aug 2012 #20

ageism firehorse Aug 2012 #21

Representing your fear? Iggo Aug 2012 #22

Wanted the red bus, they must've gotten on the blue bus by mistake ... n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #34

Yea, Fear of the 1% Pizz Aug 2012 #99

What are you talking about? Walk away Aug 2012 #107

Nah, it's right in line. Iggo Aug 2012 #141

I haven't always been a fan of Harry Reid aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #23

all I have to say is.... riverwalker Aug 2012 #24

. ProSense Aug 2012 #28

why does it take so long for obvious trolls to be banned JI7 Aug 2012 #25

There you go again! Pizz Aug 2012 #38

not really sneaky... DemocratsForProgress Aug 2012 #51

Maybe I'm Naive, Pizz Aug 2012 #100

true dat! DemocratsForProgress Aug 2012 #181

Nice Reagan Quote! MineralMan Aug 2012 #85

Well you are insulting a lot of people with your ageist comments. Cobalt Violet Aug 2012 #205

Hey Harry, you old frogmarch Aug 2012 #26

... CatWoman Aug 2012 #27

I'm Sorry You're So Tired... Take A Nap, And Get Back To Us When You Feel Better WillyT Aug 2012 #29

Romney will be on his knees begging when Dirty Harry gets done. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #31

Looks like you Pizz-ed yourself. Ineeda Aug 2012 #33

Lol whathehell Aug 2012 #182

Harry is kickin' ass and leaving Romney tongue tied and confused. Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #35

In answer, Good Sir, I will quote a long-time DU'er who has researched this matter like no other. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #36

Nice finish! Iggo Aug 2012 #146

Yeah, we need our own "Young Guns", just like the Republicans! alstephenson Aug 2012 #37

No........ Pizz Aug 2012 #43

Then these 'young guns' need to get involved. unapatriciated Aug 2012 #91

Kind Of Like Him, Sir: This Is The Best Thing He Has Done In Years The Magistrate Aug 2012 #39

I don't like Harry, but I wouldn't cross him... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #40

I'm sorry, but what 'lying thing' are you referring to? yewberry Aug 2012 #41

Romney lying about his taxes, which I feel is true. However, Pizz Aug 2012 #90

We're sure you know well what's been mentioned here before. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #101

+++++ Champion Jack Aug 2012 #204

I don't really see the downside. yewberry Aug 2012 #106

I think he may be hiding a felony or two in there 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #195

Whatever n/t malaise Aug 2012 #44

Not happy? Why don't you run for office yourself? Do you even help with campaigns? RBInMaine Aug 2012 #45

you picked the wrong time to pizz on Reid Whisp Aug 2012 #46

I thought I was preaching to the Choir here. Pizz Aug 2012 #57

have a nice stay. I put a mint on your pillow. Whisp Aug 2012 #76

Preaching to the choir? brush Aug 2012 #104

Meh. Score 1.673. Unoriginal, poor form and weak verbiage. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #48

Excellent analysis! tallahasseedem Aug 2012 #82

Thank you for your concern. Enjoy your stay. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #49

Hmmmmm Horse with no Name Aug 2012 #50

Seriously? blaze Aug 2012 #52

Nice try! I'm so not sick of him I'd give him a massage, flowers flamingdem Aug 2012 #53

Hey BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #54

I think he's a weak Senate Majority Leader, but the Romney stuff is good DJ13 Aug 2012 #55

Oh, Bullpucky... handmade34 Aug 2012 #56

The Messenger with the message is the ticket! Pizz Aug 2012 #62

Thank you for your concern. nt Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #58

Thank you for your concern. I'm tired of Lovin' Guns threads. nt valerief Aug 2012 #59

Your concern is noted. Pisces Aug 2012 #63

pizz off! yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2012 #64

Almost a DUZY! I may nominate it - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #190

Thank you for your deep and thoughtful insight ornotna Aug 2012 #65

Back in the day..... DainBramaged Aug 2012 #66

He;s not so fond of you either NoPasaran Aug 2012 #67

In terms of the Occupation Movement..... JohnnyLib2 Aug 2012 #69

I know many people are tired of Reid. Incitatus Aug 2012 #70

Much as I don't want to kick this thread... Chorophyll Aug 2012 #71

What Harry is doing is perfect. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #72

Dirty Harry says ErikJ Aug 2012 #73

I'll bite since nobody else will. DevonRex Aug 2012 #77

+1 Historic NY Aug 2012 #131

Actually, you're just sorry. HERVEPA Aug 2012 #78

BIG fail now Pizz Off, you've exposed yourself. nt Raine Aug 2012 #79

hey Mitt Enrique Aug 2012 #80

Also lordsummerisle Aug 2012 #83

My, aren't we clever. drm604 Aug 2012 #84

I know everyone here looks at your post count and wonders. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #86

Wow, did Romney really do that with his kids and bathroom privileges? aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #94

YES. Vanity Fair (February 2012) and it was his sons who were interviewed Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #114

Let's all step back in time and review Harry Reid's track record... DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #133

God, I never expected this response! Pizz Aug 2012 #98

No worries. Harry's a big boy. How would that unfold, anyway? Say they Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #117

what do you mean 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #217

Your "concern" is noted. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #87

Don't know much about politics, do you? Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #88

Oh, Boy! I'm hoping you're right. Pizz Aug 2012 #103

That is funny, cuz I was just getting to like Dirty Harry R. 99th_Monkey Aug 2012 #89

Reid is the man! StrictlyRockers Aug 2012 #92

If you are tired try taking a nap NNN0LHI Aug 2012 #93

If you're tired take a nap Matariki Aug 2012 #95

He has more sense in his little finger than . . . brush Aug 2012 #97

Thank you for your concern. aquart Aug 2012 #102

Zzzzzzzzzz. nt nc4bo Aug 2012 #105

Then you, my friend, are in the wrong place. mfcorey1 Aug 2012 #108

Well then take your binky and take a nap. cr8tvlde Aug 2012 #109

Wait, you don't like him because he's old? Wow. IndyJones Aug 2012 #110

Nobody does "sly old fox" and "political manipulation" like the old codgers Sheepshank Aug 2012 #111

re: "Young 'uns would get chewed up and spat out by the veterans on the Hill." DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #118

The OP keeps insulting older folks. Read the entire thread. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #126

The average age of the Democratic leadership is 70 DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #148

Thank you for revealing your willingness to support the troll kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #163

lol.. I am a Progressive, sorry you missed that! Are Progressives now trolls on DU? DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #164

They sally forth from the Gungeon to support their fellow travelers in bashing Democrats. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #169

I'm well over 50 and didn't take the OP in the same manner so many did. Sheepshank Aug 2012 #214

So go and fawn over Sister Sarah ... she looks like a auto repair pinup that would appeal to you... cr8tvlde Aug 2012 #112

Hey...Eric Cantor is a young, hip, exciting guy! DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2012 #113

I agree with Pizz DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #115

Hey, we'll take "Give em Hell Harry" whenever we can get it! Any questions? ErikJ Aug 2012 #119

you are right....we put him down a lot....but in this case, he's golden. I have often Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #121

What's wrong with Pelosi? whathehell Aug 2012 #184

'We' have them because they are chosen by their peers for those leadership jobs. MADem Aug 2012 #194

Read this Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #123

Trashing this thread. Harry is standing up!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #120

Pizzzzz AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #122

Don't knock Harry - mercymechap Aug 2012 #128

Pizz, Pizz, Pizz... You'll Get The Hang Of It... WillyT Aug 2012 #130

There are some seriously F'ed up cliques on DU. Phlem Aug 2012 #134

I have to disagree with you. I wish he found this backbone a long time ago. Justice wanted Aug 2012 #135

Exactly the point Phlem Aug 2012 #138

agree.. people forget the Harry Reid of the last decade... DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #140

In some ways I agree that Reid has lacked leadership in some areas HeiressofBickworth Aug 2012 #136

I agree with you goclark Aug 2012 #199

Every word, every breath, the Rmoney campaign & his surrogates... Historic NY Aug 2012 #137

Looks like they are taking care of you here. lonestarnot Aug 2012 #142

If it were not true romney would have released his tax returns still_one Aug 2012 #144

i'm sorry you're sorry ibegurpard Aug 2012 #145

You are a funny guy. 99Forever Aug 2012 #147

Nice Try (again) Pizz off!!! winstars Aug 2012 #149

Your claim that Harry Reid is deliberately lying is offensive bullshit and an insult to everyone who Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #150

I "second" that notion cheezmaka Aug 2012 #160

I say Aye. calimary Aug 2012 #172

The OP DIDN'T SAY Harry Reid is deliberately lying! DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #166

Well I don't consider Harry Reid a WEAK LEADER! Your opinion is just that-your opinion... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #174

so you agree with me and have "many differences" AND YOUR respect for the Dem caucus has declined.. DontTreadOnMe Aug 2012 #175

No I don't agree with you...IF Harry Reid runs for senate again and IF he is elected Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #213

Oh, bare it all. Tell us what a witch Nancy Pelosi is too, while you're at it. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #151

oh deer! H2O Man Aug 2012 #152

oh yes! unapatriciated Aug 2012 #193

Speaking of bull pucky, something smells a bit over ripe bluerum Aug 2012 #153

I am hopeful mzmolly Aug 2012 #154

I'm sorry you are so tired... kentuck Aug 2012 #156

'lying thing'??? how do you know he's lying? WI_DEM Aug 2012 #157

Go Harry Go! cheezmaka Aug 2012 #159

Translation: "Leave poor little Romney alone1!11" emulatorloo Aug 2012 #161

How can you say, "he looks like my grandfather sitting on the front porch yelling ..."? AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #162

You know who else is tired of Harry Reid? Kalidurga Aug 2012 #167

We could take a clue from the GOP and get ourselves a turtle for a leader. Quantess Aug 2012 #173

Harry Reid is a seasoned politician YOHABLO Aug 2012 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Aug 2012 #177

Harry's long history is why he's being taken so seriously. pnwmom Aug 2012 #178

Wow. Harry Reid has almost single-handedly emasculated coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #189

HARRY REID IS MORMON Betty Jo Aug 2012 #191

And you're NOT sick of Romney??? canEHdian Aug 2012 #192

Tell you what ... Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #197

thanks for your concern.... enjoy your stay.... yada yada scheming daemons Aug 2012 #198

Did you sign up to DU just to trash Democrats? lunatica Aug 2012 #200

I live for the day that a Dem represenative or Senator can say Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #202

obvious troll is obvious scheming daemons Aug 2012 #207

I am amazed this thread is still here. In my case Grandpa was correct. gordianot Aug 2012 #209

Thank you for your concern gollygee Aug 2012 #210

Welcome to DU slackmaster Aug 2012 #211

Plenty of reasons to criticize Harry Reid but being old is not one or them, imo. yellowcanine Aug 2012 #212

You're Late, Junior. Paladin Aug 2012 #215

Now that he's had posting priviliges revoked, perhaps poor Pizz can get some much needed rest.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #220

LOL maddezmom Aug 2012 #221

Piss on Pizz WI_DEM Aug 2012 #222

Apparently MIRT did just that.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #224