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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:14 PM Original message |
Reaching my tipping point -- please talk me down |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'll put it this way: |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. you didn't read to the end |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:31 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Don't give up, just yet. |
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Merlot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:31 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. You can still run for the hills no matter who wins if that's how you feel. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
52. I'm trying to make my big life decisions based on |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 09:14 PM Response to Reply #52 |
87. I have certain health needs that require that this nation |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 03:49 PM Response to Reply #52 |
104. no doubts here... hell in a handbasket. NT |
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Kahuna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:32 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. You almost wish that McPalin had won???? You need more than talking down.. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
68. Whatever. If you cannot see that we're better off with |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
36. I would love to see a lot of these people who are doing.. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:03 PM Response to Reply #36 |
72. You're absolutely right. It's all so easy to whine and moan, |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
2. OMG! Michelle Obama isn't a real gardener! |
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likesmountains 52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
23. Double OMG!!! I might have to move to Canada over this last revelation! |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. What's wrong with Canada? Why can't people leave Canada alone? |
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wundermaus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. Nope, Can't talk you down... I'm right there with you... |
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FlyingSquirrel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
4. Hey! I bet this thread will generate lots of great responses |
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Merlot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
5. You lost me at #6 |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. She's brought organic gardening to the mainstream...except |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. Information about yon Monsato exec: |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #19 |
34. I'm not as concerned about irradiation |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
38. During my long life |
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DeschutesRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 10:17 AM Response to Reply #13 |
101. No argument from me on the Monsanto thing, in fact I am pissed beyond the pale about it |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:58 PM Response to Reply #5 |
37. #6, OP can predict Michelle will never lift a hoe or rake again. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:13 PM Response to Reply #37 |
62. how about she is making a symbolic gesture |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:33 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. replied elsewhere, link here |
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empyreanisles (313 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
6. 1, 2, and 3 -- fair criticisms. 4, 5, and 6 -- you have something against Obama. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:46 PM Response to Reply #6 |
30. no grudge whatsoever |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
7. Yep. It's a lot easier for people who didn't idolize him. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:34 PM Response to Reply #7 |
22. Get an intern to suck on Obama like a suicidal emo on a tailpipe. That should be sufficient grounds |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:55 PM Response to Reply #22 |
66. What the hell is a "suicidal emo"? |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:07 PM Response to Reply #66 |
73. What the hell is an 'emo?' |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:13 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. I join you in that inquiry! |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
9. Jump. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:30 PM Response to Reply #9 |
53. which way? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:32 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. One shouldn't use phrases when one doesn't know what they mean. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #53 |
74. Everyone's at a crossroads...all the time. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:06 AM Response to Reply #9 |
90. Bloo does it again! Goes where no one dares to go, but everyone should! |
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Merlot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
10. Response to # 1 -5 |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
18. And why would we even know or care except a big PR deal was made of it. |
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Merlot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:42 PM Response to Reply #18 |
29. No one is blaming anyone for being dissapointed |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:46 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. That is different, got it. n/t |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:03 PM Response to Reply #10 |
42. I agree that hemp and MJ are serious issues |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
11. Per each point: |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
12. Gardening, Puppies? |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
14. What is with 5 and 6 -- especially 6? |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
58. organic gardening isn't elitist |
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GoesTo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
20. Talk you down? Jump! |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
21. *snort* You just wanted to gripe. If you hadn't included #5-6, you might have gotten away with it. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:36 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Don't snort. People have written songs about using cocaine. |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #21 |
45. I hope "hater" and "basher" |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:10 PM Response to Reply #21 |
47. I'm neither a hater nor a basher |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:16 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Re point 6, here is what you wrote. About Michelle. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:46 PM Response to Reply #50 |
59. and your point is? |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. My point is criticize Barack for his choice, not Michelle because she |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 08:38 PM Response to Reply #21 |
86. Devonrex has branded someone a hater/basher. Imagine that. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:11 AM Response to Reply #21 |
91. I know!! rofl It's so obvious!!! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. self-delete, I changed my mind about wanting to post on this thread. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:38 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. kubuki? Is that like bukake? |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
28. I share your concerns. Honestly I do. But I think it would be best if you climb down frome there. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:46 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. Seconded! |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:09 PM Response to Reply #28 |
61. Thank you Richard Steele and Deja Q |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:43 PM Response to Reply #61 |
81. Believe me, I know what you're talking about. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #61 |
83. I'm not going to admonish you or make condescending |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
33. If both 5 and 6 |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:23 PM Response to Reply #33 |
51. no, I'm getting ready to make a decision |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. no, I'm crying because Monsanto may be put in charge of food safety |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:33 PM Response to Reply #44 |
55. Then talk about the FDA and not about Michelle Obama gardening without that expert touch. nt |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:08 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. Says the one who whines 'there is little here but anger' |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
40. You lost me with being okay with increased warmongering based on a LIE. |
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SpartanDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:48 AM Response to Reply #40 |
95. If you believe that |
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tjwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
41. grow up... |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
43. Number 4 |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:12 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. huh? (oh wait, never mind...I remember now) |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
48. The thing |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
56. People who say "talk me down" usually don't want to be talked down, just to vent..... |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:59 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. no, not just venting |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
57. I can't. |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:43 PM Response to Reply #57 |
65. Some good points there, LWolf |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:20 PM Response to Reply #65 |
76. Thanks. |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:41 PM Response to Reply #65 |
80. the "nation building" makes me glad Hillary didn't win |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #57 |
82. The OP wasn't questioning the purchase of a Pedigree. |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
67. In regard to the dog..I thought they were getting a Portugese Water from a Rescue |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:26 PM Response to Reply #67 |
78. per tweetie show this morning, the dog is from a very close friend |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 07:44 AM Response to Reply #78 |
96. Not to nitpick, but when people say "pedigreed" they often just mean "purebred" |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
69. I could care less about #6, but as for the rest, I am with you. nt |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
70. Progressive reform will take our lifetimes |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
71. No. But I will invite you to go ahead and jump. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
77. . |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 07:30 PM Response to Reply #77 |
79. and Mr.Coffee didn't know ragdoll cat |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 08:35 PM Response to Reply #79 |
85. Your point? You been a Jeopardy champ lately? |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
84. It's always your own Party that |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
88. I've stopped believing in him altogether because of the Geithner and other appointments. |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 09:23 AM Response to Reply #88 |
98. Props to you for having the balls to just say it. I feel the same way. |
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Downtown Hound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-05-09 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
89. Big fucking yawn |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
92. I honestly can't tell if you're serious or not |
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kid a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
93. you forgot the sarcasm tag - or, you lost all credibility with #6 |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 09:04 AM Response to Reply #93 |
97. you may be fine with Monsanto running food safety |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
94. i can't believe you put the gardening & the dog on the list. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 11:11 AM Response to Reply #94 |
102. That is what puts this OP in the pure bullshit class. nt |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
99. JUMP! JUMP! JUMP! |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
100. 3, 4, 5, and six are pure unadulterated horseshit. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-06-09 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
103. WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! |
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