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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:35 PM Original message |
I'm a former Republican. I joined the Dem party in 06. Obama is the first candidate |
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maximusveritas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
1. Who knows? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. I'm okay with Edwards and |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
2. Your presence is most certainly welcome. |
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SharonAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
65. You are very welcome! I "came over" in 1982. I was "moderate republican" |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #2 |
69. Welcome mat is out in full force for you |
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Supersedeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
71. Yes, it is -- so you may want to explain why you feel differently |
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Lurking Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
3. There is nothing wrong with that! |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
4. I have never understood that either |
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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
5. I didn't know you are unwelcome |
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BringBigDogBack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
6. Of course you're welcome |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:39 PM Original message |
You are welcome here. The more the merrier. |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sorry you feel your presence is not welcome..... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
8. Here's the real irony |
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NavyDavy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. you sure like to make generalizations about the people here at |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:01 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. You missed Howard Dean's run? |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:30 PM Response to Reply #31 |
49. You totally missed 2003-2004 primaries |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. The same people bitching about Republicans now |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. who is it then? progressives? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Huh? |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
54. Yeah, a middle class movement would be real mundane. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:50 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. You support Obama then? |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
9. Nothing. All candidates and opinions are welcome. |
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Capn Sunshine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
10. You are VERY welcome |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
11. There's nothing wrong with that. |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
12. Didn't you read my welcome the other day? |
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THUNDER HANDS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
13. you're okay with me |
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FredScuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
14. No less welcome than any new Democrats who support other candidates |
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avrdream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
15. You have been very reasonable in your support for Obama. |
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stimbox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
16. You are welcome as long as you leave your repuke ways behind. n/t |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
17. Nothing's wrong with it...and I've |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
18. who said you weren't welcome? |
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chascarrillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #18 |
27. vvv Look out below vvv |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. um what? |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
19. I suspect that Obama appeals to MANY former Republicans. As a life-long Democrat, he leaves me cold. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. That's a joke if you support hillary.. |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
38. I don't support Hillary, but I don't find Obama any more progressive than Hillary. I'm an exKucinich |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
63. Sorry, I must of |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. heh. I'm a life long dem. |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. Jim Hightower? Lloyd Doggett? Barbara Jordan? Sam Rayburn? LBJ? |
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Lurking Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. I worked on one |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. That's the problem. All of your good dems (or most of them) |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. "Shouldn't you be preaching at me for voting for Jeffords?" Was Jeffords running in an election |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
30. I'm a Dem and he appeals to me. What's your point, he only appeals to repubs? nt |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #30 |
45. My point: (1) Donnie McClurkin, (2) opposition to universal health care, (3) voting to build a wall |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Whichever candidate you decide on who has a snowball's chance in |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. As a life-long Democrat, he inspires me. If he wins Iowa, it will reverberate around the world. |
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TeamJordan23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #19 |
39. As a life-long Democrat, did you like your candidate pushed for Bush's Iraq War? nm |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #39 |
47. That one of the reason why I originally supported Kucinich. |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
20. Don't confuse DU with the Democratic Party. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
32. DU is a Democratic viper pit. |
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Lurking Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:01 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Sweathogs |
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iconoclastic cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. Ignore the haters. I welcome you! nt |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
25. A lot of people don't trust so called former republicans. |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. That's my question too. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. Maybe he's been getting pms from some meanies around here. |
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melody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
26. Why do you think you're not welcome? The Democratic tent is big enough for everyone |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
36. Your presence is absolutely welcomed, Katz! Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. |
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chimpymustgo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
40. Wow, Katz. Did you vote for Bush? Twice? |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
44. how old are you, Katz? I suspect not older than 25. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
50. And BTW, missy, you |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
51. So are you coming back to the thread? |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:36 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. must be waiting for the welcome basket from the democratic party. |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
53. I voted for W in 2000, repented around 2002 |
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loveangelc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
55. anyone who thinks its wrong for republicans to back obama shouldnt be taken seriously |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
59. nothing but suspicions abound. |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
61. I'm sorry you don't feel welcome in the party |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
62. ??? Who's not welcoming you?? Were you expecting a gift basket? nt |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
64. Glad you have joined. |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
66. See...that's the problem. He requires us to *imagine* he's great... |
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DemOkie (36 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
67. I'm sorta with you on this |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
68. I think our party welcomes most Americans, and certainly those interested in the party... |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
70. Who said you weren't welcome? |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
72. Try to tone down your disrespect for gay people. That might help. |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #72 |
75. Are you serious? When have I said anything disrespectful about gay people? |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. No, I'm not confusing you with another poster. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #72 |
79. I agree 100% |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
73. who said its wrong? this aint lockstep repub party, this is the "herding cats" party |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
74. Welcome to the party, bring others...and you raise an important point |
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LordJFT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
76. welcome to the party! |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
78. Your presence is VERY MUCH welcome. The Democratic party |
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Bread and Circus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
80. You are welcome but a few things first... |
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Faryn Balyncd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
81. You represent the millions of Americans that voted us into Congressional majorities in 2006 . . . . |
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