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k8conant

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May 22, 2016

I'm tired of being bombarded with Clintonian Exceptionalism...

the idea that Bill and Hillary Clinton are "'exceptional' (i.e., unusual or extraordinary) in some way and thus [do] not need to conform to normal rules or principles." --Wikipedia

This has been going on since 1991 and it was old then and is still old. It is how they skate by on the far side through controversy after controversy while Hillary proclaims "We are not Denmark".

May 12, 2016

A Song for Hillary:

"...
Pick me up on your way down
When you're blue and all alone
When the glamor starts to bore you
Come on back where you belong

You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
And they'll take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down

Yes, they'll take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down"

SONGWRITERS
ALLISON, JOE/ALLISON, AUDREY /


May 2, 2016

CV question: Why did Hillary Clinton resign as Secretary of State? ...

What work has she been doing since then? (speaking only or what)?

April 23, 2016

Looking forward to Holy Week and Pascha (Orthodox - May 1)

I have a long week of services ahead starting tomorrow morning with Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of Lazarus. Then all week morning and evening. The Greek Orthodox Church I attend is 27 miles away and usually in the evenings I take a friend who lives 10 miles away. I love the services but sometimes, I admit, my mind wanders and it gets a bit tedious.

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

(I'm really going to enjoy meat and cheese on Pascha)

April 22, 2016

Just got a phone call from DSCC

and I told the man that I would choose individually which candidates for Senate to support during the primary season.

He was quite pleasant and still asked for a contribution (I have donated before) but I said only after the primaries.

He verified that the DSCC only picks one Democratic candidate during a primary and I told him that is why I won't donate to DSCC during a primary.

April 22, 2016

Lord, have mercy! While I was talking to my parish priest:

I got my 1st ever hide for stating my opinion. No personal attack whatsoever.

On Fri Apr 22, 2016, 10:09 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

Nor you mine:

Hillary is misandrist.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1808706

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

This is pathetic and inappropriate.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Fri Apr 22, 2016, 10:16 AM, and voted 4-3 to HIDE IT.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Disagreeing with policy is one thing. This is purely an insult and is inappropriate.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It all seems to be prefaced as an opinion. Both posters are just expressing their p.o.v.
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I agree this post is idiotic. I agree the poster is an ass. I do not think this rises to the level of an alert.
Let the poster defend their statement if it can be defended.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: If you're going to play in the cesspool, take it like an adult. I will not hide unless it meets one of the criteria for a hide. This is far from that. No personal insults, or OTT.

CONSEQUENCES OF THIS DECISION

You will no longer be able to participate in this discussion thread, and you will not be able to start a new discussion thread in this forum until 11:16 AM. This hidden post has been added to your <a href="/?com=profile&uid=159427&sub=trans">Transparency page</a>.

IMPORTANT: Hidden posts remain on your Transparency Page for 90 days. If at any time your Transparency Page contains five or more hidden posts, your Transparency Page will be displayed and can be read by any logged-in member
April 20, 2016

Is Hillary staying in pending indictment

just to keep Bernie from getting the nomination?

If so, why?

April 20, 2016

The Hill Shills are raging about Jeff Weaver:

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your alert
Mail Message
On Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:45 PM you sent an alert on the following post:

He is a fucking nut case.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1785551

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

YOUR COMMENTS

obscene and uncalled for.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:49 PM, and voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT ALONE.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: He is a nutcase. I've heard worse words describing people less deserving.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Still the primary right?
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you.

April 18, 2016

Chris Matthews: "I think Sanders is going to overtake Hillary in the national numbers,

unless he takes a crushing defeat in New York tomorrow. If he has a competitive race tomorrow in New York, I think he'll continue to be in the passing lane and be ahead of her by next week. That's my hunch."
MSNBC 4:20 pm 4/18/16


To think that Tweety is saying this!

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