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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:14 PM Original message |
This vetting process reminds me of the McCarthy hearings. It's purpose is suspect, and not for any |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. yes, yes. Obama is the second coming of Joe McCarthy. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. The McCarthy hearings weren't Opt-in. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
3. You nailed it. One and the same. We've been so disillusioned, thanks |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
4. It's nothing like the McCarthy hearings. Good lord! |
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SurfingAtWork (788 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
5. If you'd like to believe there is a vindictiveness about it, well then thats your right |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. Really? Nobody in the vetting process risks their life or career. |
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Metric System (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I don't agree with the OP's post however many commentators have stated that if you want a future in |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
7. It's no different than the leaks or vetting of any other administration |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
8. I swear to God this place has REALLY gone insane. Now Obama is McCarthy. |
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Lucky 13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. Yeah, Palin showed us all that vetting is completely unnecessary. |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:28 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Ben Franklen would never have been selected either. n/t. |
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Lucky 13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:33 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. First, it's Franklin, not Franklen. Second... why do you say that? |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Let's say Ben had quite a reputation in his day. n/t |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:35 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. ridiculous statement. Ben Franklin was an 18th century man |
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Bicoastal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Maybe, but we never would have had Aaron Burr either. |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:49 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Hamilton would probably agree. n/t |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
11. Exactly. And why shouldn't our country negotiate favorable treaties... |
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Cosmic Charlie (684 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
12. no vetting, no position |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Another no pee in a bottle, no job argument. n/t |
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Cosmic Charlie (684 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. I don't know about you, but I would like to know if the person I'm hiring is a Crackhead |
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Bicoastal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:05 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Or worse, a untrustworthy toe-sucking backstabber, e.g. Dick Morris. nt |
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Cosmic Charlie (684 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. ewwwww, I feel like I need to shower after thinking about Dick sucking toes |
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4themind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
14. Hmm |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
18. GDP has gone insane |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. What the hell has happened here in the last few days? |
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Lucky 13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. PUMA sites are shutting down. nt |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
21. ummm |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
25. Right because Obama is targeting political opponents under the guise of vetting... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
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abumbyanyothername (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Well the haters aren't much better. |
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rvablue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. I'm a Clinton supporter and I think you and the OP are pathetic |
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