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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:21 PM Original message |
Once we have a nominee, are we going to be able to get behind that candidate? |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. Pick a good candidate |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. Because the Rethug candidate would be taking us on a fast ride to hell. |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 01:29 AM Response to Reply #32 |
64. Not exactly. |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. I know I will be able to. |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. Do not fear, It will happen |
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SoFlaJet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. we're guaranteed |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
5. Nice. |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Why do Hillary lovers swear at those who are not like minded? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:40 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Oh, they don't always swear... sometimes it's derisive laughter... |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:43 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. I feel your pain! n/t |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
6. Here's the problem we are facing. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:39 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Ding, Ding, Ding!! And In This State... Votes Don't Necessarily Count |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:16 AM Response to Reply #6 |
59. Well said. I'll still vote for her but it will be like voting for the |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
7. We get behind our "guy" every 4 years. Except that time with Nader. But |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
8. It is going to be ugly once the nominee is chosen. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. "Kerry people who ate shit from Deaniacs were merciless" |
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rinsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:03 PM Response to Reply #17 |
28. C'mon MF while I generalizined a bit you can't deny the level of acrimony |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. Not because of Kerry |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #8 |
78. That's not true - Most Kerry and Dean people worked well together after the primaries. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
9. Let's try nominating a Democrat |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:45 PM Response to Reply #9 |
36. Every candidate is a Democrat. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #36 |
49. Hokay, if you say so |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:26 PM Response to Reply #49 |
56. What a crock! Obama, Edwards, Biden, Richardson, Dodd and Clinton ALL |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:39 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. And your methods and sources supporting your statements would be...?? |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:16 AM Response to Reply #57 |
60. I gave you my source and it clearly explains its methods and |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:45 AM Response to Reply #60 |
61. I meant your source that voting records are the best indicator of political philosophy |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:53 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. That's ridiculous, |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 01:20 AM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Of course it seems ridiculous, because you haven't thought about it very deeply |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 03:08 PM Response to Reply #63 |
71. You're just spewing out propoganda |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 05:56 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize we'd abandoned the fact-based portion of our program. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:17 PM Response to Reply #72 |
74. You were the one who abandoned it when you decided that subjective |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:48 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. And still you don't address a single substantive argument |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. There's no logical way to argue with someone who is promoting subjectivity.n/t |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Of course, your belief that voting records are the best metric isn't subjective at all |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
10. It would be nice if we could 'pick' our candidate |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #10 |
38. Our leading candidates disagree completely with the current regime |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 03:01 PM Response to Reply #38 |
70. All 'major ' Dem Candidates will keep troops in Iraq and |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
11. I understand voting for whomever you might feel would do the best for |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Gore and Kerry won remember! |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. I know, but I'm thinking that if they had more votes (including mine in the |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 08:05 PM Response to Reply #29 |
46. I know how you feel. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:55 PM Response to Reply #11 |
39. That's how I feel, too. Every vote will be critical. n/t |
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superkia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
16. Our focus shouldnt be on what happens when? We need more... |
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antigop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 08:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
47. Exactly, superkia. n/t |
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flpoljunkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
19. It would perhaps help if we had these kind of discussions AFTER we have a nominee. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
40. I think it's better now. It might make people think twice |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
20. I think most everyone can get behind any of the candidates but, Clinton |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. And that speaks volumes. NT |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:41 PM Response to Reply #20 |
33. I can't understand that kind of thinking. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. Stuff it. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:02 PM Response to Reply #20 |
41. How would you be reacting if I said the same thing about Obama? |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
43. Well I think Jasmine Guy might dissagree. |
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jcrew2001 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
21. Only if its "Sure Thing" John Edwards according to Rassmussen |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:57 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Actually both Edwards and Obama. but, I can easily live with Edwards as nominee |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:58 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. maybe he could run with Obama. make a good ticket. |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
54. Get ready to live "uneasily" for the next eight years because Obama/Edwards ain't happening. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Could you provide a link for that, please? nt |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Don't hold your breath. NT |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. Deleted message |
William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:29 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. To begin with I like Edwards also. |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:45 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. Stop accusing others of being paid to post here, |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 06:01 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Nevermind, I found one... But I'm not seeing what you're seeing. |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
42. I will support the Democratic nominee. |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
44. My vote for President will go to whomever: |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 07:44 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Are you saying you'll sit out the election or vote 3rd party |
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Township75 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
48. Yes. Let some of the losers feel important for a while.... |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:17 PM Response to Reply #48 |
55. I've had it with the snot noses that don't give a shit about the Dem Party, or SCOTUS |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
50. Here are a couple of my suggestions: |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:56 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. So we're not supposed to vote for Clinton or Obama because their |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:53 AM Response to Reply #52 |
68. That's your spin, not mine, lol. |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
51. How to avoid that? Instantly and very publicly tombstone them on the first offense. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:57 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Just wanted to mention |
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NaturalHigh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
58. Depends on who wins the nomination. |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 02:18 AM Response to Original message |
65. exactly . . . there are candidates who I cannot and will not support . . . |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
66. Depends |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 02:22 AM Response to Original message |
67. My snarky response is |
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Alamom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 07:02 AM Response to Original message |
69. One thought.......ABAR. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
73. Are you talking about DLCers who supported Lieberman (I-3rd Party)? |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
79. I think so. The dust will settle as the 2% that post |
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