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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:37 PM Original message |
Obama will display a stunning checkmate in this spectacular game of chess by next week. |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
1. "I shall not seek, nor will I accept the nomination of my party in 2012" |
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BumRushDaShow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. -1 n/t |
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better days ahead (44 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
51. It is the Rope-a-DOPE strategy - Pull a deal out the hat in the 11th hour, over the w/end |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. So he'll channel LBJ? |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:45 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. Some of the younger DU'ers wouldn't recognize the LBJ quote. |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:55 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. I have a copy |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:05 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. I heard that on Armed Forces Radio. |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. I've been friends |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:21 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. I understand what you and Jackpine say...but...remember.. |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:23 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. LBJ provides for |
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tilsammans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:28 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. What you said. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:35 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. He flat-out lied about the Gulf of Tonkin incident, for one thing. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:45 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. He was definitely a "mixed bag." Probably his Texas rural, poor background |
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SwampG8r (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 11:16 PM Response to Reply #43 |
65. jim morrisons dad drove the boat in the gulf of tonkin incident |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:51 PM Response to Reply #39 |
53. Carter brought home the Draftees that flew off to Canada |
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Samantha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
60. Well, he campaigned for re-election saying he would end the Viet-Nam |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 11:39 PM Response to Reply #39 |
66. I actually respect LBJ a lot. |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 12:50 AM Response to Reply #39 |
69. Do not forget... |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 04:56 AM Response to Reply #29 |
74. I remember those transistor radios |
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robdogbucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 10:50 AM Response to Reply #74 |
76. My Apple iPod receives FM signals, think they all do n/t |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:47 PM Response to Reply #3 |
13. I wish he'd channel LBJ. |
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LonePirate (898 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #13 |
26. I wish he would channel some courage to stand his ground instead of caving every single time |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 02:20 AM Response to Reply #13 |
71. And a great arm twister he was. |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Make this an OP and I'll believe that you believe it. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:43 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Deleted message |
Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Deleted message |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 12:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
68. SO mature. |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Well that's good, because we don't know YOU. I'll be giving Obama my vote :) n/t |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. ~lol |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
30. If you play it out, that just may be the best move on the table. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
38. negative 1 gazillion. Why would you post that! |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
5. After which he will perform a quadruple Lutz, change water to wine & self-levitate to Mars. |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
8. the cuts will be cancelled and revenues increased? Really. wOW that would be great nt |
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OmahaBlueDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
10. Hope springs eternal. It's more likely he'll be signing a short-term increase |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
14. This routine reminds me of the old Bugs and Daffy cartoon |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
15. Bookmarked |
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JHB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. +1 |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:45 PM Response to Reply #15 |
47. Me, too. |
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elfin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
16. He has a poker face |
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Demit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Oh, for sure the damages will be limited to the middle & lower income brackets. That's the idea. |
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dennis4868 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:08 PM Response to Reply #16 |
32. +1 |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
17. Next week |
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BOG PERSON (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. what is so spectacular about a chess game that just seems to go on forever |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
19. Well...his admirers will CLAIM a "stunning checkmate" no matter how it turns out. |
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Cool Logic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
20. When your only piece is a King and you have lost all of your pawns, |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
22. OK. What are the goal posts for a stunning checkmate? |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
23. What's going on in DC is not a game. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Word... |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:03 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. But 'strategy' is always a game, and in the end ya either lose or win. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #23 |
33. As an idiotic pissing contest it's a complete wash out. |
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dennis4868 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
31. I agree... |
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Erose999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
34. More like he'll go all in on three deuces. Meanwhile Boehner holds A2345 straight, not suited. |
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deacon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:44 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. Boehner holds no cards. Right now he is biggest asshole in the world. n/t |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
35. Is a shit statement. |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
37. He already gave up the game for us. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
42. Meaning what? |
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deacon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
44. A clean bill or use of the 14th amendment and you will be correct. n/t |
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quiller4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 12:56 AM Response to Reply #44 |
70. A clean bill is by far the most likely outcome now. |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
45. On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not last long. - Emanuel Lasker |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
48. A "stunning checkmate" against whom? n/t |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:53 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. Against his base? |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
49. Is there any evidence that Obama enjoys or is even competent at chess? |
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TK421 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:56 PM Response to Reply #49 |
55. doesn't matter...he was a master chess player in the womb n/t |
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Shandris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:39 PM Response to Reply #49 |
62. Ahhh, a stunning Checkmate! |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
52. Did you divine that with your dowsing stick? |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
56. I will GLADLY pay you Tuesday |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
57. He can improve his standing with me by using the 14th amendment. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
58. And I will become Optimus Prime |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:34 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. The House of Representatives is Vehicle Voltron, and the Senate is Lion Voltron. |
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Islandlife (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
59. Well...nothing to worry about then |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
63. I almost never get your one-liners. |
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hulka38 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-27-11 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
64. Comical |
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Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
67. Not only are you right, but many people posting here won't agree that it is stunning enough! |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 02:27 AM Response to Original message |
72. It's OK to dream, just don't drool on the pillowslip. |
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divvy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 04:36 AM Response to Original message |
73. He gets checkmated, and we get stunned? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-28-11 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
75. If you are unwilling to define "stunning checkmate," then the claim is meaningless. |
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