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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:05 PM Original message |
Whose Side Are You On, Anyways? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
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daleanime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. It's sad ... |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:10 PM Response to Reply #2 |
56. Note first subthread. |
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daleanime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:53 PM Response to Reply #56 |
83. I guess I missed it.... |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:13 PM Response to Reply #83 |
88. Oh, I missed it too. |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 06:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
71. I think we would have better perspective, |
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daleanime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 11:19 PM Response to Reply #71 |
103. Nicely put! |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 05:55 PM Response to Reply #103 |
107. especially effort |
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Tailormyst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. This is a really great post ! |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 06:25 PM Response to Reply #3 |
69. Agree with your sentiment. However, people are under increasingly enormous stress. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
4. Too many DLC trolls. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:13 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. There have always been DLC proponents at DU. There's even an avatar for them. |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Some of us have tried... for months |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. That's why its time to reach out a hand. |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:33 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Lots of us have been doing that, and continue |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:42 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. If anyone knows that some of the best posters are no longer here, I do. |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
82. One more attempt? There will never be only one more fight. |
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newtothegame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:56 PM Response to Reply #11 |
22. We've been using those tactics for years. |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:38 AM Response to Reply #22 |
46. um, no, not always. There ARE racists and sexists out there |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:19 AM Response to Reply #11 |
33. +1 |
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branders seine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
64. and they stalk and orchestrate flamewars with DUers who call them on their facts, |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:17 PM Response to Reply #11 |
80. havocmom, I am on your side, but may I suggest that you need |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 11:57 PM Response to Reply #80 |
104. Thanks, but it is not that I am sensitive. It is that bullies try to silence people |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
66. You nailed it! |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
47. Amen. This is not the DU I joined in 2001. |
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QC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:19 PM Response to Reply #47 |
57. That DU was a whole other world, wasn't it? n/t |
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Kermitt Gribble (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:23 PM Response to Reply #47 |
98. This statement says it all: |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 03:12 PM Response to Reply #4 |
49. Yes indeed! I seem to draw a lot of comments from them these days... |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #4 |
54. That's a false dichotomy |
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SanchoPanza (410 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
99. To the OP: |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
6. Excellent post - every DU'er should read this. K&R. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. They weren't perfect, but they were pretty Damned good. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sorry. It was easier to fantasize that things would be different if only bush* wasn't president. |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:21 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. +1 |
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Kalun D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. In a nutshell |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:36 AM Response to Reply #7 |
25. It's fine to clash, its not fine to insult and bully each other in the hopes of pushing people away. |
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Edweird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
8. Great post. There are people plotting attacks? Seriously? |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
9. A-fuckin-min |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:17 PM Original message |
I am on the side of the AMERICAN PEOPLE |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
20. +1 |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
61. Same here. |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
79. +1 |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
10. And the first post is a deleted subthread. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:28 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. I'm not sure why that happened. It wasn't that bad. |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
18. K&R & Thanks for your voice of reason |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:14 AM Response to Reply #18 |
24. It won't be a passing phase unless we make it one. |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-25-10 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. Thank you - Well Said!!!! |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:13 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I don't think DU's true purpose has been lost. I think its hiding. |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:55 AM Response to Reply #23 |
34. Yes they will. |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
26. Voting for the demcratic party cadidate/s doesn't mean |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 01:04 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. I think 'big-picture' we are all on the same side. |
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rudy23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:52 PM Response to Reply #28 |
65. I wish, but look at the shots the DLC is firing. In many cases they are directly opposing progress |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
27. It might be easier to reach-across-the-aisle than within our own party |
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TomCADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
29. K&R! I Start To Wonder When You See Folks Pushing For The Loss of Democrats... |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 01:09 AM Response to Original message |
30. K&R |
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Ildem09 (472 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 01:39 AM Response to Original message |
31. a to the men |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:10 AM Response to Original message |
32. Thank you, this is really nice. KnR |
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greenbird (432 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
35. Thank you for this. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
36. The reason is because no matter who wins elections, |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
37. here's how i see the problem |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
38. Good post. |
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DisgustedInMN (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
39. K & R |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
40. wait a minute.... you call people or insinuate people are "cultists". FAIL |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:48 AM Response to Reply #40 |
42. I did say I was guilty as well. |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:57 AM Response to Reply #42 |
43. fair enough. |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
41. Winning is the Worst Thing that can Happen to an Underground Movement |
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Leopolds Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
44. I have only one thing to say in reply: WELCOME TO THE INTERNET, MON! savvy? |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
45. "Isn't it time for us to work together again? " K and Yes! |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
48. I'm on the side of humanity and the rest of life on earth. I oppose those who cause |
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SlingBlade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
50. ConservaDems ... Does it get any more disgusting than this ? |
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Roland99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
51. Too bad the President and the Democrats in Congress don't share your Progressive views. |
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alberg (324 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
52. I agree with your list of wants. I think part of the conflict comes from the deep feeling of Hope |
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mochajava666 (771 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:01 PM Response to Reply #52 |
87. I totally agree with those assertions, except I would add |
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Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
53. I've spent a lot less time here reading and posting |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
55. Here's the Problem: There Is No Excuse For Obama and the Democratic Party. |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:21 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. Well stated! |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:21 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. This is why I can no longer get emotionally involved with a politician. |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
60. I only disagree with the 90% were against. Remember how Viet-Nam was so unpopular? |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
62. I'm always on the side... |
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rudy23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
63. I believe many of the DLC posters are here to ruin this site. They aren't arguing in good faith. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
67. Pro gay marriage Pro choice Pro protectionism Anti death penalty Anti war Anti police state |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:31 PM Response to Reply #67 |
100. Tell it, TO. |
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matt819 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
68. Lots of reasons |
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undergroundnomore (248 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
70. I want my President to succeed |
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Atticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
72. Thanks for a great post. Everyone has a bad day now and then and "goes off" on |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
73. Hey there |
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BeatleBoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
74. I am a card carrying member of the Democratic Party |
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the jungle (6 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
75. Do it |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
76. k&r. I lurked for years before I joined DU and we have |
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cheapdate (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:29 PM Response to Reply #76 |
90. There are still many great voices at DU... |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:42 PM Response to Reply #90 |
102. Yes, you are right there are still many great voices at DU. But |
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cheapdate (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 11:33 AM Response to Reply #102 |
105. Truly they are missed. n/t |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
77. I agree |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
78. You have written a very .... |
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hay rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
81. DU circa 2010. |
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igfoth (77 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
84. Blue Dogs are the Big Problem with the Dems |
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FourScore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
85. Well said. k/r |
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DeadEyeDyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
86. DU ain't what is used to be |
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Slit Skirt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
89. DU is just a symptom of the real problem |
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Neoconstipated (18 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
91. Fighting amongst ourselves... |
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Slit Skirt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:47 PM Response to Reply #91 |
92. read above.... we need to stay tight |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
93. I'm on OUR side :) |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
94. I remember the DU table at the illegal inauguration protest in SF. |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
95. I agree, except for the part that this is new, DU has always been like this imo |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
96. Looks to me like ALL of DU understands we need to move to the LEFT . .. . |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
97. We lack a common enemy |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-26-10 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
101. It says it all |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
106. co-sign |
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