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In reply to the discussion: Obama Sticks To His Guns [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)38. yes you compared two things
the age old figure of speech "sticking to one's guns"
and racist black man/monkey allusions from tea baggers.
it needs work, to say the least. and yours wasn't a metaphore, it was a simile (regardless of its quality.)
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Yes. It is an old boy's club. These press conferences are just for our entainment.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#42
sure is, because we need a vote to see how they are voting, then hold them accountable for it.
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#3
It is TPM's headline on their front page. Not Obama's word choice or the OP's. nt
DevonRex
Dec 2012
#22
I don't think we'll see the real list until after Boehner is re-elected Speaker on Jan 3.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#21