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Dark n Stormy Knight

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16. Bingo! Though, to be fair, he was locked in the hotel bathroom crying for a good 45 minutes after
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:13 AM
Nov 2012

he trashed the room.

Yeah, McCain was also "gracious". That ended two weeks after the election and look at him now. smorkingapple Nov 2012 #1
Luckily Mitt's not a member of Congress Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #7
Not an elected official at all, so why did President Obama say he'll sit down with him? Why Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #15
No, remember....he's "unemployed" BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #25
Didn't hear about that Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #26
It was in the President's acceptance speech. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #30
I think that the president realizes that the nation is divided and he needs to try and get past politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2012 #39
No doubt that is the president's hope, and I wish him luck, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #43
What's the big deal? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #50
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PBO was just being gracious... nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #51
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Good post about that: NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #57
Thanks for the link. I tend to agree with the replies that say Romney is not interested. Among the Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #59
Think I'll have to stop setting hardball on the DVR. sammytko Nov 2012 #2
He did not look sincere, IMO. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2012 #3
Though, to be fair, he never looks sincere! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #31
He "graciously" made us wait two hours to concede Sedona Nov 2012 #4
Bingo! Though, to be fair, he was locked in the hotel bathroom crying for a good 45 minutes after Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #16
I heard he is retiring. I think that is a good idea. He was helpful during the campaign. Probably demgrrrll Nov 2012 #5
To be clear, I actually like Chris. He is an overemotional, loud, opinionated Irishman, and I can Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #19
It was gracious, which is why it didn't match ANYTHING he did for the past 18 months. NCLefty Nov 2012 #6
Well, to be fair to Mittens, he does beac Nov 2012 #38
I thought he looked sick! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #44
His praise for Ryan nobunnyclue Nov 2012 #8
will that jerk be in congress? goclark Nov 2012 #14
Yes, unfortunately Ryan won his local race. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #34
I noticed that as well. The rally call, as well as the double-edged prayer sword, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #20
Who is this "Mitt Romney" you speak of? reflection Nov 2012 #9
Please folks, let's not turn into republicans here, MrYikes Nov 2012 #10
Whether or not "we" view these shows, and I find many of them quite useful for various reasons, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #23
I was particularly annoyed with Tweety last night when he slathered praise on Romney Grammy23 Nov 2012 #11
I'm with you on all of that. I don't give a single damn if he is a "good family man" (raised a large Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #24
It's like Sarah Palin in the Biden debate DrToast Nov 2012 #12
I know! I'm surprised he didn't start the speech with, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #27
WTF? He acted like a kid forced to apologize by the Principal. Frank Cannon Nov 2012 #13
I didn't hear an apology inside that speech.... Impious Nov 2012 #17
I did not find it at all gracious union_maid Nov 2012 #18
He's spent years and years saying things in ways that manage to fool lots of people. But he doesn't Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #35
He had to be forced into conceding by RNC insiders obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #21
I'll bet he and the Queen were both dragged to the backstage area kicking and screaming. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #29
When even McCain and Plain had more dignity than you... obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #32
His speech was fine, time to move on. MadBadger Nov 2012 #22
Sure, let's just "move on" from RW obstuctionsim and the lie that it's Obama who won't work with the Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #28
We are talking about a concession speech... MadBadger Nov 2012 #36
Exactly! So *concede* sincerely. You, of course, are free to move on. But if you compare these two Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #41
This article supports my impressions... Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #42
What were you expecting to hear from Romney? gravity Nov 2012 #33
As I clearly stated in my OP, it was not more I wanted, but less. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #37
Article from the WaPo: Historian: Romney speech ‘cleared the bar,’ but barely Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #45
Romney said the bare minimum niceties in a very short speech. bushisanidiot Nov 2012 #40
he is an actor who now can amend his 2011 tax return and get more money back Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #46
No reason he hasn't already done that, right? Who would know who would tell us? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #48
simply not true ... here are the figures Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #55
Nope. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #60
thanks -- will double check with another 2 M in donations Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #61
That's Why november3rd Nov 2012 #47
I believe you are correct on both counts: he can't and that's at least one reason he lost. A very Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #49
Creepy! My ex watched Mitt speak for the first time last night.. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #54
Creepy, phony, forced, and weird! Great campaign slogan! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #58
Totally fake! Typical R$. And for him of all people to reference "honesty and integrity" - I damn WestSeattle2 Nov 2012 #56
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