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Damn! Nailed it again, sibelian! beam me up scottie Sep 2015 #1
this is an important statement for many reasons but also because it comes from other roguevalley Sep 2015 #19
Exactly! beam me up scottie Sep 2015 #22
...^ that 840high Sep 2015 #56
We need to reassert the concept of America as a land of bold, new, progressive, liberal, ideas. reformist2 Sep 2015 #85
That's it in a nutshell. artislife Sep 2015 #2
It's disappointing for someone I like to tell me she will let me know her position on something Autumn Sep 2015 #3
I just can;t believe how everyone just accepts it now... not just in the US... sibelian Sep 2015 #7
I wish I could rec this ten million times because this is the articulation of what most of us feel roguevalley Sep 2015 #18
R & R. Great post. Very pleased with Corbyn's win. What's your view of the next election appalachiablue Sep 2015 #42
Have to say I'm really not sure. sibelian Sep 2015 #53
The one sentence that should spring from the page: Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #4
THAT'S what gets to me. sibelian Sep 2015 #5
We are going through a lot of growing pains that would be totally unnecessary Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #13
Britain wasn't actually a *theocracy*--interestingly the Inquisition picked up in viciousness MisterP Sep 2015 #28
As for England: That is not my understanding based on what I've learned from years of Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #36
who're they citing? which kings and churches, even? MisterP Sep 2015 #37
Do a search for England Theocracy. Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #39
actually Kim Davis would see herself much like these people, as a dissident fighting a state MisterP Sep 2015 #40
They used each other when it was convenient mdbl Sep 2015 #78
On what do you base that assertion? chervilant Sep 2015 #57
You really nail it, personally I would change just one word... daleanime Sep 2015 #6
Sometimes... SidDithers Sep 2015 #8
I think that some are quick to scream "hate" to justify their self-righteous retributions. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #59
Some of us are able to recognize hate when we see it... SidDithers Sep 2015 #63
Nailed! L0oniX Sep 2015 #9
Disappointment is more annoying than hatred treestar Sep 2015 #10
You'd rather someone hate you than be disappointed in you? 7962 Sep 2015 #31
It can, but it usually doesn't treestar Sep 2015 #47
And I wouldnt think any Obama or Bernie supporters hated the other. 7962 Sep 2015 #49
"....with no real right to say it..." sarge43 Sep 2015 #11
THANK you, sir. sibelian Sep 2015 #12
Anxious to see how many recs you get! TexasMommaWithAHat Sep 2015 #14
Thank you azurnoir Sep 2015 #15
I think the Democratic Party is about to go through some serious changes. jalan48 Sep 2015 #16
+1 appalachiablue Sep 2015 #43
Excellent post! cheapdate Sep 2015 #17
+1. Dumbing down to the extreme, loss of reading, almost total idot TV programming now unlike appalachiablue Sep 2015 #45
Disappointing as well as discouraging. Duval Sep 2015 #20
Thank you very much. You're right, elleng Sep 2015 #21
I think hope and optimisim and genuine progress are also inevitable, elleng... sibelian Sep 2015 #52
Glad you have a tingly feeling, sibelian. elleng Sep 2015 #65
A lot of money and power has gone into making certain things seem like human nature, merrily Sep 2015 #90
K&R for illuminating the truth!!! dorkzilla Sep 2015 #23
We've certainly got a history of pointing at authority figures and shouting: sibelian Sep 2015 #54
I generally tend to follow in that proud tradition!! nt dorkzilla Sep 2015 #62
It is THAT... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #24
Dear Sibelian, thank you for the compliment to the USA Demeter Sep 2015 #25
That is also my hope, Demeter. sibelian Sep 2015 #98
I can think of some other options. LWolf Sep 2015 #26
K&R SalviaBlue Sep 2015 #27
Nailed it. SixString Sep 2015 #29
An absolutely brilliant post. Although it nails the current situation, it transcends politics. snagglepuss Sep 2015 #30
Oh, it makes me FURIOUS when people play that game. sibelian Sep 2015 #51
On Point And Very Well Said cantbeserious Sep 2015 #32
That is a damned fine OP pscot Sep 2015 #33
Given the way this country MuseRider Sep 2015 #34
Excellent post! in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #35
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #38
Exactly! nt Live and Learn Sep 2015 #41
K&R! Hatchling Sep 2015 #44
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2015 #46
This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! K&R! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #48
K&R CharlotteVale Sep 2015 #50
OH, HELL YEAH, TheJames Sep 2015 #55
Very strong K/R 840high Sep 2015 #58
Well said. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #60
I may never post again MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #61
Oh, please, make it a promise nolabels Sep 2015 #84
Thank you. MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #86
Remember, that the perfect world has always been imagined by an imperfect person nolabels Sep 2015 #87
Don't you DARE stop posting. sibelian Sep 2015 #93
I guess those accents only make you people *sound* smart MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #95
Beaut! Happy to rec and kick. MerryBlooms Sep 2015 #64
Terrific post! hifiguy Sep 2015 #66
I've been disappointed for over twenty years now. Maybe if some people perceive our liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #67
It's more like worry for me. Hollingsworth Sep 2015 #68
Best rant I've heard in forever. reflection Sep 2015 #69
Bravo! or maybe Brava! marym625 Sep 2015 #70
Bravo in my case... sibelian Sep 2015 #71
no, thank you marym625 Sep 2015 #73
K & R!!! Thespian2 Sep 2015 #72
Fucking amazing post. K&R Scootaloo Sep 2015 #74
K & R, thank you for expressing your thoughts so brilliantly mrdmk Sep 2015 #75
DU would be a much better read if everyone who posts read this line before hitting the button GitRDun Sep 2015 #76
Human nature doesn't change with geography RealistComments Sep 2015 #77
Money and propaganda mdbl Sep 2015 #79
You couldn't be more right, Sibelian. Don't judge the country by what you see sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #80
I believe you. sibelian Sep 2015 #97
That brought tears to my eyes... haikugal Sep 2015 #81
... :O sibelian Sep 2015 #96
K & R davidpdx Sep 2015 #82
I haven't, but I'm amazed anyway! sibelian Sep 2015 #91
I agree. n/t Skwmom Sep 2015 #83
We exist in the most reality Wall St investors will allow. raouldukelives Sep 2015 #88
What's that one liner the right wingers always say: d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #89
IT's so AWFUL. It's so twisted and *genuinely* ironic! sibelian Sep 2015 #92
Yup. We're supposed to be proud of our accomplishments d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #94
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