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The Doctor.

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126. Yeah, asking people to be honest and open is certainly a form of censorship.
Wed Dec 21, 2011, 12:05 AM
Dec 2011


Quite a few people reject those notions around here.
Ooooo....A "Pledge".....how , how republican ! comipinko Dec 2011 #1
So a thoughtful pledge to be reasonable is 'Republican'? The Doctor. Dec 2011 #3
"pledges" only deter actual thought. Yup, very republican. comipinko Dec 2011 #7
I just tried to tell my wife that the pledges we made when we got married ... JoePhilly Dec 2011 #101
MRS. JoePhilly IS MY KIND OF GAL Skittles Dec 2011 #166
NEVER, NEVER ... mess with Mrs. JoePhily ... trust me. JoePhilly Dec 2011 #176
You're lucky she didn't put any grits in there for you Hutzpa Dec 2011 #181
Pledges stiffle? Is that because of the pledge or because the pledgee took viagra? nt stevenleser Dec 2011 #104
Post removed Post removed Dec 2011 #105
It also occurs to me that you must believe all physicians are 'Republican'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #9
Your silly pledge can not be compared as you have done. comipinko Dec 2011 #11
How disappointing. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #14
Now you resort to personal attacks?? comipinko Dec 2011 #23
What personal attack? The Doctor. Dec 2011 #26
Typical. comipinko Dec 2011 #33
This really is amusing. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #43
While I fully support your pledge Aerows Dec 2011 #69
I am laughing because i_sometimes Dec 2011 #49
That was hardly a personal attack. emcguffie Dec 2011 #112
I took a pledge to my cat snooper2 Dec 2011 #59
So you think you can speak for all "good Democrats"? pnwmom Dec 2011 #86
I will join you in that pledge. polmaven Dec 2011 #2
You'd think it wouldn't be necessary. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #4
Post removed Post removed Dec 2011 #12
Wow. I could not have asked for a better example of thoughtless belligerence. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #16
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning! comipinko Dec 2011 #20
Yep. That's the stuff. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #25
Again, it breaks it's own pledge. comipinko Dec 2011 #29
Again, "How?" The Doctor. Dec 2011 #44
Where is a pledge weak minded? Sheepshank Dec 2011 #109
You are calling a poster "thoughtlessly belligerent"? Is that within community rhett o rick Dec 2011 #106
I am NOT overly critical of President Obama Dorian Gray Dec 2011 #31
you noticed that , too? comipinko Dec 2011 #35
Post the pertinent excerpt. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #39
"Those like you." Dorian Gray Dec 2011 #89
So what you're saying is that it's wrong to point out when someone is lying. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #93
Okay... Dorian Gray Dec 2011 #164
Do you honestly not see that -- emcguffie Dec 2011 #114
My thoughts exactly. Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #151
No, I saw that Dorian Gray Dec 2011 #165
Pass Sherman A1 Dec 2011 #5
Applause. Major Cheers. n/t Yo_Mama Dec 2011 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Dec 2011 #8
And when it is, it should be pointed out. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #10
Have you read "Catch 22"?? Lately? comipinko Dec 2011 #13
+1 It feels like bullying to me. tblue Dec 2011 #97
I pledge to speak freely. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #15
+1 pintobean Dec 2011 #17
Now THERE is a pledge !! LOL comipinko Dec 2011 #21
+1 andlor Dec 2011 #162
a pledge? piratefish08 Dec 2011 #18
Take the damn pledge. comipinko Dec 2011 #22
K&R quinnox Dec 2011 #19
It's very interesting to see The Doctor. Dec 2011 #24
Civil discourse? pintobean Dec 2011 #27
Post removed Post removed Dec 2011 #30
CRASH goes the "pledge" comipinko Dec 2011 #37
Reading comprehension fail. pintobean Dec 2011 #38
Given that it's the same set of readers The Doctor. Dec 2011 #51
What? Seriously? emcguffie Dec 2011 #116
i pledge to not commit to civil discourse regarding the taking of pledges. piratefish08 Dec 2011 #178
He can't answer you pintobean Dec 2011 #179
Ahh....so nice to see you again...massive wall of text... tjwash Dec 2011 #28
Keep smokin'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #32
Again with the personal attacks. comipinko Dec 2011 #40
So, you are suggesting the post to which he was responding is...? emcguffie Dec 2011 #118
Wow. Bluenorthwest May 2012 #184
Nope, because I'm not an Obama supporter...third party... joeybee12 Dec 2011 #34
.... i_sometimes Dec 2011 #36
Post it. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #41
Stop it. You're killing me. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #45
Amazing. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #47
Lol... i_sometimes Dec 2011 #48
Pick one. Post it. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #50
Huh? i_sometimes Dec 2011 #62
The request was in English. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #63
Nope... i_sometimes Dec 2011 #64
Bwhaahahahahaaaaa! The 'copycat game'??!? The Doctor. Dec 2011 #67
Try harder. i_sometimes Dec 2011 #70
I think I know why you found DU 'toxic'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #76
Ah, no. i_sometimes Dec 2011 #91
Whatever excuse you need to avoid any kind of substantive discussion. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #94
So true. Union Scribe Dec 2011 #128
But you've said plenty, in your short little post. emcguffie Dec 2011 #120
Nope. Union Scribe Dec 2011 #129
I judge Obama on his actions, not on what he says in "black and white" print. Laelth Dec 2011 #42
Again I have to encourage someone to read for meaning: The Doctor. Dec 2011 #46
Sigh. I suspected you were asking for careful, literal readings. Laelth Dec 2011 #52
If that's too much to ask, then I am most certainly disappointed. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #56
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar? Fearless Dec 2011 #135
Mwen pral pran angajman an UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #53
so anyone who criticizes obama is dishonest. aletier_v Dec 2011 #54
Illiterate liars suffering from paranoid schizophrenia pintobean Dec 2011 #57
You're being too hard on them. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #61
Another one who simply 'makes shit up'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #58
Thanks you - and I agree bhikkhu Dec 2011 #55
Yes, and just look at all the examples in this thread. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #60
Yes, you are whining about DU. nt EFerrari Dec 2011 #65
By that standard, so is every post The Doctor. Dec 2011 #66
Whine: "To utter a plaintive, high-pitched, protracted sound... Fearless Dec 2011 #138
K & R Aerows Dec 2011 #68
Please read post 60 and reconsider that rec. Union Scribe Dec 2011 #72
It's just an interesting side effect. Not really much of a 'motive'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #74
So, you've taken a pledge to insult the hell out of people. Union Scribe Dec 2011 #71
If you would bother to read it, you'll see that's not the point. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #73
Your OP and this entire conversation pscot Dec 2011 #78
What you're saying would have validity if I called anyone an 'idiot'. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #81
It was your 1st sentence pscot Dec 2011 #113
Jesus...that's a really fancy way to start a loyalty oath DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2011 #75
Wow, another one who doesn't bother to read or understand an OP. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #77
Just to watch the hypocrisy spew from your keyboard, in direct contradiction to your OP. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2011 #80
Yet you can point to no such hypocrisy or contradictions. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #82
Run along. I believe we've concluded any useful discourse. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2011 #83
It never began. But at least I tried. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #87
Yes, and you got all the material you were trolling for DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2011 #88
You mean the proof that so many The Doctor. Dec 2011 #90
Here are a couple of your posts that I believe push the community standards envelope. rhett o rick Dec 2011 #108
Good post, I appreciate it. I would like to emulatorloo Dec 2011 #79
What are we a Republican primary? TheKentuckian Dec 2011 #84
If DU is about seeing Democrats and getting Democrats elected, it can't be one big steady Obama or deacon Dec 2011 #85
Good point ... Getting Dems elected is the 2nd section of the DU ... JoePhilly Dec 2011 #99
Definetly. And that really defines the problem, a site identity crisis. n/t deacon Dec 2011 #139
I Pledge to remember to not be as full of myself A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #92
Now you done it. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #95
Good for you. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #96
Yeesh. It's really getting weird around here Doctor_J Dec 2011 #98
What "Loyalty Oath"? The Doctor. Dec 2011 #102
Dear The Doctor, tblue Dec 2011 #100
K&R because of your good intentions. Zalatix Dec 2011 #103
Thanks Tblue and Zalatix. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #107
having read this entire thread eyewall Dec 2011 #110
Yet nothing specific to point to. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #125
Why are you right? Fearless Dec 2011 #136
Asking others to take take your solomn pledge sad sally Dec 2011 #111
Yeah, asking people to be honest and open is certainly a form of censorship. The Doctor. Dec 2011 #126
God you're an ass eyewall Dec 2011 #143
Does that mean you're not taking the pledge? A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #144
Pledges? We don need no stinking pledges. eyewall Dec 2011 #147
Muy bueno. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #148
sounds reasonable - count me in, although I try to do those things all the time. nt cry baby Dec 2011 #115
No thank you. Texasgal Dec 2011 #117
Hey Doc... I take this pledge. vaberella Dec 2011 #119
Making an open committment to be *honest* and open The Doctor. Dec 2011 #127
Can you quote a specific instance where there has been... Fearless Dec 2011 #137
Grammar police here - "...affect change" not "...effect change" jimlup Dec 2011 #121
Actually, no. ChadwickHenryWard Dec 2011 #122
I didnt even know effect could be a verb. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #123
It can. I have an article on my grammar & usage site tblue37 Dec 2011 #134
Hey, thanks. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #141
You're welcome. nt tblue37 Dec 2011 #142
Gimmie the gist... Taverner Dec 2011 #124
Well this paragraph is very well said and I'd like to Maraya1969 Dec 2011 #130
I think democratic party has decided that the a-hole "independent" who voted for McCain scentopine Dec 2011 #131
A big +1 UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #149
Let me put it more succinctly BanTheGOP Dec 2011 #132
You left something out. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #152
Maybe I just want my pony but... Fearless Dec 2011 #133
Wonderful. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #154
Funny stuff, but I'll decline. (nt) (nr) T S Justly Dec 2011 #140
Damn! jbpdx Dec 2011 #145
Nice idea but pass. ObaMania Dec 2011 #146
I have a suggestion MFrohike Dec 2011 #150
I pledge to never use the word "strawman" eyewall Dec 2011 #153
Well, UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #155
My understanding MFrohike Dec 2011 #156
I see what you're saying. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2011 #159
Actually, you're right MFrohike Dec 2011 #180
Nice try Doc. Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #157
I am not an Obama supporter Martin Eden Dec 2011 #158
Mission Impossible tatfreak79 Dec 2011 #160
Damn, I miss the "unrec" feature. Jokerman Dec 2011 #161
Grover . . .is that you? Vinca Dec 2011 #163
I PLEDGE TO SAY IT LIKE IT IS Skittles Dec 2011 #167
Sorry I missed this one yesterday. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #168
Are you saying the voices in my head are telling me you think I'm a liar? hootinholler Dec 2011 #169
Don't sweat it, hoot. I got the key. pintobean Dec 2011 #171
I was wondering how the OP could hear my voices. n/t hootinholler Dec 2011 #173
. pintobean Dec 2011 #174
They don't like eavesdroppers hootinholler Dec 2011 #175
Only read the first few responses of clusterfuck replies JNelson6563 Dec 2011 #170
I think he got the reaction he was looking for. pintobean Dec 2011 #172
Yes, especially coming from i_sometimes Dec 2011 #177
That presupposes the OP is correct. Fearless Dec 2011 #182
Bumpsky UnrepentantLiberal May 2012 #183
You're a very silly man. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #185
Pledges are either for holding or breaking liberal N proud Dec 2012 #186
This message was self-deleted by its author intaglio Dec 2012 #187
I wish I had so much time on my hands obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #188
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