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In reply to the discussion: Here are my concerns about a Martin O'Malley candidacy ... [View all]Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)65. I remember the story about the beer!
Your screenplay sounds great! I'm intrigued.
Yeah, I realize my impression of O'Malley was based on fiction and Simon's blending of several people. Pretty much all the politicians in that series were portrayed as hopeless, corrupt or stuck in a compromised system. It was great at critiquing, but didn't really hold out many avenues of reform.
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I wish people paid more attention to his peaches against and about Wall Street.
Raine1967
Jun 2015
#27
Same here. O'Malley isn't just talk, he's accomplished many of the things he discusses.
FSogol
Jun 2015
#14
I recommend you wait till the first debate happens...When you see the passion in him
snooper2
Jun 2015
#7
I did grow up poor, but aside from that, you and I — I feel everything you said.
Raine1967
Jun 2015
#70
I'd like to honestly point you and others towards the Mo'M group to learn more BUT...
Raine1967
Jun 2015
#19
THis thread, question and the one you did on Bernie and will do on Hillary, is what DU
randys1
Jun 2015
#29
But for posting these, I flat out, and literally, got called a liar ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jun 2015
#37
I like O'Malley and would have no problem voting for him but I have the same concerns.
octoberlib
Jun 2015
#36
Actions speak louder than words but just as words tend to do, actions can be caused by what
AuntPatsy
Jun 2015
#51