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Liberal_Stalwart71

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26. You made a good point. My post was not about EVERYONE! Just the attitudes of some who we all know

Reply to totodeinhere (Reply #25)

Fri May 4, 2012, 10:50 PM

May 2012

have never been big fans of this president, and who are trying to find anything to justify their dislike for him.

That's what I mean. And yes, we have a long way to go. There's no doubt, but just pay attention to the *tone* of some of the posters.

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It's clear that some people in this thread are rooting for failure. So transparent and sad! Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #24

Is it really rooting for failure. Or is it merely telling the truth? totodeinhere May 2012 #25

You made a good point. My post was not about EVERYONE! Just the attitudes of some who we all know Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #26

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