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Kurt_and_Hunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 11:54 AM
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You people need to reach across the aisle, not walk down it.
That's my entry in the DU in 25 words or less contest.

What's yours?

First prize is a copy of The Purpose Driven Life. Second prize is two copies. (rimshot)
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 11:56 AM
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1. ..
:popcorn:
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southern_dem Donating Member (587 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 11:58 AM
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2. Reach across the aisle and
pull them over to our side. Co-opting seems to be the Obama MO; I can get behind that.
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tabatha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 11:58 AM
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3. yep.
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Clio the Leo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 12:00 PM
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5. YANK 'EM!!! Drag them KICKING AND SCREAMING!!!!
But the trick is, not let them realize that's what you're doing. Create a firestorm on the other side of the room and maybe the other siders will come running to see what the fuss is. ;)
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Heidi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 11:59 AM
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4. Here's my purpose-driven JPG answer to those who would throw the GLBT community under the bus:
Edited on Fri Dec-19-08 12:00 PM by Heidi
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 12:06 PM
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6. Rome wasn't built in a day.
The Majority voting on rights of a minorities is wrong.
However, since it is the rule,
than persuading enough of a majority is the task.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-19-08 12:06 PM
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7. We need to reach across the aisle of serious minded conservatives, we don't need stupid.
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