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232. I cannot believe Paul is letting Romney skate for demonstrating

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Sat Jan 7, 2012, 11:37 PM

Jan 2012

in favor of the draft during the Vietnam War while being personally exempt from its requirements.

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Prediction: The Collapse of Rick Santorum oberliner Jan 2012 #2

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I wouldn't get my hopes up... brooklynite Jan 2012 #60

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I can't help but think that the word pyrrhic went right over his base's heads. n/t Bonhomme Richard Jan 2012 #8

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"Mittmentum!" ABC is commenting now = "Will Newt go crazy" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #9

These people are idiots oberliner Jan 2012 #10

lot's of words no substance. had to mute them think Jan 2012 #13

One good thing is George Stephalumpalus jillan Jan 2012 #12

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fanTAStic!. . .n/t annabanana Jan 2012 #47

Santorum: "There are no classes in America." Perry: "Then what were all those things I didn't go to L. Coyote Jan 2012 #243

"If you rip open Ron Paul's suit, you will find one of Romney's sons" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #247

It's starting. joshcryer Jan 2012 #15

Hi, y'all! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #16

Can you say "Let the debate begin"? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #18

I already feel sick jillan Jan 2012 #19

Iran is the most pressing issue of the day? oberliner Jan 2012 #20

Let's go Bomb IRAN - wooo hooo... jillan Jan 2012 #21

Insane-torum "Iran is greatest threat" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #22

Mitt "My experience is in leadership" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #23

Oh, oh Snootie's getting nasty about LBOs! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #24

Romney is grating oberliner Jan 2012 #26

Mittens sounds nervous.... jillan Jan 2012 #27

it's funny to watch them all try to sound like democrats think Jan 2012 #29

Mittens was in the Olympics of corporate raiders sfpcjock Jan 2012 #31

Yep it was soooo painful for you Mitt oh08dem Jan 2012 #28

Who is that guy? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #30

Paul's mic is messing up, made an echo, "It caught you not telling the truth Ron." joshcryer Jan 2012 #32

What's with the sound on Ron's mic? oberliner Jan 2012 #33

Conspircy. He was sabatoged. Probably Hunstman's campaign. joshcryer Jan 2012 #38

Mayhem and feedback when Ron Paul starts talking. Dirty tricks? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #34

According to free-enterprise principals oh08dem Jan 2012 #35

Yep. He should've ensured the mic was built by a trusted manufacturer. joshcryer Jan 2012 #40

should have had union labor. roguevalley Jan 2012 #202

The chip in his head interferes cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #51

DUZY!! nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #183

"If you haven't been sued by CREW, you are not a conservative." Insane-torments L. Coyote Jan 2012 #36

Sanitarium: "CREW just sues conservatives." sfpcjock Jan 2012 #37

Insanitarium! L. Coyote Jan 2012 #42

That Soros-type organization!! jillan Jan 2012 #44

what is crew? demtenjeep Jan 2012 #52

Here's a link to their Facebook page karynnj Jan 2012 #101

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #117

this is the GOP's OWS debate Enrique Jan 2012 #39

A spendometer? oberliner Jan 2012 #43

O.K., who is that guy? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #45

Rickroll got in the race because "nothing hat'nin' at tha N-head Ranch!" sfpcjock Jan 2012 #46

Ron Paul is channeling the spirit of John Gault again oh08dem Jan 2012 #48

Fight! Fight! lollll jillan Jan 2012 #49

If Paul was a bit sharper, he could make his points more strongly oberliner Jan 2012 #50

"Entitlement reform is where the real problem is" Insanitarium. L. Coyote Jan 2012 #53

Ron Paul seems to be slurring his words a bit. Snarkoleptic Jan 2012 #54

If he keeps that up the MSM will say he's leading, imo. joshcryer Jan 2012 #58

Sanitarium: "when Govt. runs up a tab, it's always the D@mn Republicans!" sfpcjock Jan 2012 #55

Paul just got schooled by Perry and Santorum, total gangup job there. joshcryer Jan 2012 #56

They are all duds oberliner Jan 2012 #57

Unknown guy "Everyone knows Congress needs term limits" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #59

+1 think Jan 2012 #62

Romney very keen on spinning everything to an attack on Obama oberliner Jan 2012 #61

Does anyone now question whether Romney will attack Iran? joshcryer Jan 2012 #63

Oh Mittens - Which President killed OBL? One mistake after another??? jillan Jan 2012 #64

Now Romney wants to kiss ass since he's in the lead. n/t oh08dem Jan 2012 #65

What a softball question for Perry oberliner Jan 2012 #66

Mittens, "will endorse the nominee." Oh, H@ll yeah! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #67

Willard: Obama is a failure because he hasn't nuked Iran yet. tridim Jan 2012 #68

mittens protested the protest of the Viet Nam War. What a guy. roguevalley Jan 2012 #210

Perry thinks he was commander of 20,000 trooops in multiple "theaters" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #69

What's with this audience? Not a peep. nolabear Jan 2012 #70

tomorrow morning on 'meet the press' they will regurgitate this same bullshit spanone Jan 2012 #71

Shut up Newt! Chickenhawk! chrisa Jan 2012 #72

Being an Army Brat is a qualification for Commander-in-Chief = ROFLMAO L. Coyote Jan 2012 #77

he's sounding indignant Enrique Jan 2012 #78

OFFS....Perry says America's freedom is at risk becuase Obama is reducing military spending Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #73

That's the new RW wacko talking point. Just turn on faux any time of the day. jillan Jan 2012 #95

Rickroll: "America must be free to raise the Defense budge 89% in the next decade, too." sfpcjock Jan 2012 #74

Ron Paul is in whiny mode oberliner Jan 2012 #75

Disagree, he's being passionate. It won't sell of course. joshcryer Jan 2012 #80

Good going Paul. joshcryer Jan 2012 #76

Ron Paul: The Broken Clock chrisa Jan 2012 #79

Newt just accused him of casting asparagus. tridim Jan 2012 #85

LOL Newt just got owned. chrisa Jan 2012 #81

Boy that shot from Ron Paul stung! Zorro Jan 2012 #86

I can't stand Paul, but he just proved Newt's hypocrisy chrisa Jan 2012 #90

I was half hoping that Paul or Perry would deliver a coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #230

WOW, Newt calls Paul a LIAR! L. Coyote Jan 2012 #82

Respect Paul for that, "During the draft I was married, had two children, I went." joshcryer Jan 2012 #83

That was a great response to fluffernutter. jillan Jan 2012 #91

Points! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #93

Huntsman ...he's the one that is an actual threat. FarPoint Jan 2012 #84

Ron Paul at the moment: Blub blub blub chrisa Jan 2012 #87

Ron Paul: Free Mumia! Enrique Jan 2012 #88

Silence in that room as Ron Paul talks about the drug war. joshcryer Jan 2012 #89

Not a big selling point for their side of the aisle oberliner Jan 2012 #94

Neither party is interested in discussing WOD or WOT idiocy. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #99

Break. Talking heads filling in "The idea here is to win" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #92

I blame it on the lack of a vest oberliner Jan 2012 #97

What's the difference between a talking head and an air head? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #103

ABC stream punditry = Romney being left alone, they're attacking one another. joshcryer Jan 2012 #96

There is always a sinister look On Romney's face as he enjoys watching mfcorey1 Jan 2012 #106

They forgot the dog strapped to the top of the car. nt woo me with science Jan 2012 #98

I cannot believe Paul is letting Romney skate for demonstrating coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #232

ABC: 'I just transferred an Rx to CVS because they bought Longs!' sfpcjock Jan 2012 #100

Ad for NY Times Digital subscription high density Jan 2012 #102

What will happen to Santorum with the Gay marriage questions? oberliner Jan 2012 #104

ABC stream pundit on Ron Paul "forget the substance for a moment..." joshcryer Jan 2012 #105

Romney filibusters on contaceptives. mfcorey1 Jan 2012 #107

Nope he just came around high density Jan 2012 #112

"Do states have a right to ban contraception?" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #108

Mittens Contraception sfpcjock Jan 2012 #115

romney actually said something smart.... think Jan 2012 #109

"I don't know" ?? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #114

I consider stammering before answering a question normal for Republicans think Jan 2012 #123

Oh Mitt. Just answer the question... chrisa Jan 2012 #110

Mississippi Romney, MISSISSIPPI oh08dem Jan 2012 #111

They should be asked if any of them can SPELL Mississippi rocktivity Jan 2012 #216

Romney claimed not to know about the CT decision Enrique Jan 2012 #113

Gee Mitt, I can answer a lot of constitutional hypotheticals cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #116

OMG! Paul defending the commerce clause??? cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #118

It's in the constitution and he believes in nation states. He loves it. joshcryer Jan 2012 #126

He is reading it as a free-trade clause (which is valid) cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #140

They are all uniting against George Stephano oberliner Jan 2012 #119

Santorum: "What's the question?" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #120

People getting more rights-- how terrible! high density Jan 2012 #124

Seems like they are freezing Rick Perry out of this oberliner Jan 2012 #121

My TV is just making a long fart noise at the moment chrisa Jan 2012 #122

Rolling on the floor that Fluffy is speaking out on the strength of marriage. jillan Jan 2012 #125

What does the Bible say about adultery I wonder.... oberliner Jan 2012 #127

Exactly - I cannot stand their hypocrisy. jillan Jan 2012 #141

Huntsman: "I support" civil unions "are fair" "bring dignity" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #128

that was the least vomit-inducing answer fizzgig Jan 2012 #150

Gingrich thinks the government bestows sacraments? Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #129

Marriage is so sacred to Snootie that he did it 3 Times! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #130

Marriage "a foundational institution of our country" inSantorium L. Coyote Jan 2012 #131

Mitt wants Contractional Relationships high density Jan 2012 #132

Mittens doesn't sound sincere powergirl Jan 2012 #133

He's NOT sincere! He's a fake, pompous asshole! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #258

Hate filled loons. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #134

Ann Romney really looks trashy 2nite sfpcjock Jan 2012 #135

Newt: Waaaahhhhh!!! chrisa Jan 2012 #136

applause line! Enrique Jan 2012 #137

Opposition to gay marriage uniting all these candidates oberliner Jan 2012 #138

Newt Gingrich and the Christian Right have done more damage oh08dem Jan 2012 #139

I also find it hilarious how they claim that Christians are the victims. chrisa Jan 2012 #145

When was the last time Rick Perry made a comment? oberliner Jan 2012 #142

Ron Paul: Cut "a trillion dollars" from the military budget right off. L. Coyote Jan 2012 #143

The questions are VERY stupid oberliner Jan 2012 #144

They ask Perry if he thinks anyone should run as a third party, it was definitely stupid. joshcryer Jan 2012 #148

War on Religion - get your crosses and your menorahs - let's fight ;) jillan Jan 2012 #146

Rickroll: opposition to DOMA is a "war on religion". sfpcjock Jan 2012 #153

It's a war on religion because government doesn't dole out free money to bigots? high density Jan 2012 #147

Rick Perry -- Christian warrior Zorro Jan 2012 #152

It's now a contest to see who can pander to the religious right. Snarkoleptic Jan 2012 #149

Pandering for sure. Next step, a Tebow? JohnnyLib2 Jan 2012 #151

Huntsman doesn't suck as much as the rest of them, it's no wonder why he can't get any traction. jillan Jan 2012 #154

Huntsman would give Obama a serious run for his money, so I'm very coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #241

So now they are ok with giving a timetable of bringing troops homes? rainbow4321 Jan 2012 #155

A lot of Shellacked Hair goin' on powergirl Jan 2012 #156

Snootie has on a neon tie tonight sfpcjock Jan 2012 #157

Look - it's Newt ----> jillan Jan 2012 #158

Don't dis' the Abominable Snowman! powergirl Jan 2012 #173

god this criticism of Obama's middle east policy is the weakest, most asinine crap... joshcryer Jan 2012 #159

These are the biggest bunch of miswits to ever grace the political scene. Romney never has an mfcorey1 Jan 2012 #160

PERRY: SEND TROOPS BACK TO IRAQ!!!!!!!!!!! joshcryer Jan 2012 #161

Did Perry just say he powergirl Jan 2012 #162

Wow, Perry wants back in Iraq high density Jan 2012 #163

Perry: I will send troops back into Iraq Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #164

GWB all over again. JohnnyLib2 Jan 2012 #171

AUMF NEEDS TO BE REPEALLED NOW! joshcryer Jan 2012 #172

How exactly does he plan to do that? Renew Deal Jan 2012 #250

Sanitarium just used the "Sanitized" word about Obama's DOD sfpcjock Jan 2012 #165

Perry: Send troops back into Iraq L. Coyote Jan 2012 #166

Perry actually said Iran was "literally moving at the coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #244

Perry wants to send troops back in to Iraq? oberliner Jan 2012 #167

Ummmm Rick - the reason we left Iraq has nothing to do with the liberal base.... jillan Jan 2012 #168

Perry: Iranians will move "literally" at the speed of light Enrique Jan 2012 #169

We need a neutrino army to stay a step ahead cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #180

Iran's gonna move in to Iraq "at the speed of light" Zorro Jan 2012 #170

Someone please interpret Romney's el toro poo poo. nt mfcorey1 Jan 2012 #174

Romney: Obama puts troops in harms way, he did it in Libya. joshcryer Jan 2012 #175

Paul waffling on foreign policy. "I don't want Iran to have nuclear, I voted to get Bin Laden." joshcryer Jan 2012 #176

Paul should mention that KING George W. Bush powergirl Jan 2012 #177

Uh, Perry...pretty sure young US men AND WOMEN have lost their lives in Iraq rainbow4321 Jan 2012 #178

These people are terrifying when it comes to foreign power. tabatha Jan 2012 #179

A strange field. Paul makes the point that Congress should declare war. Not a president. Gregorian Jan 2012 #181

Mittens is worried that Obama "does Not have troops in harm's way in Libya". WTF? sfpcjock Jan 2012 #182

Chickenhawk Romney: "Very few families paying the price of freedom" pinboy3niner Jan 2012 #184

I so wanted Paul or Perry (the two vets) to deliver a verbal uppercut coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #245

Santorum wants to go to war in Iran too? powergirl Jan 2012 #185

Looks like they all chickened out on attacking Robot Romney. n/t jenmito Jan 2012 #186

Obama "obviously a Chicago politician" inSanatorium L. Coyote Jan 2012 #187

Here we go again, Part III = on Jobs and ideas for creating more American jobs L. Coyote Jan 2012 #190

Santorum: The President should not discount people protesting in the streets. woo me with science Jan 2012 #188

Sanitarium: "Obama needs to be a million-dollar lobbyist like him,not a Chicago community organizer" sfpcjock Jan 2012 #189

The ads on the football game are less irritating. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #191

Mother-fucker!!! GDP per capita in the US vs. Europe... cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #192

Mittens: "trade policies FORCED him to export jobs." sfpcjock Jan 2012 #193

Santorum wants people to get deductions for having more children. Gregorian Jan 2012 #194

Haha, end corporate tax = everyone becomes a corporation. joshcryer Jan 2012 #195

Sanbor'em just regurgitated the "highest-in-world corporate tax" canard. sfpcjock Jan 2012 #196

Romney: Lower taxes and more military spending L. Coyote Jan 2012 #197

Mitt wants to give tax cuts to the middle class that they can't use!!!! JoePhilly Jan 2012 #198

Mitt says "Obama economy" when he really means "Bush's economy". And taxes are not too high. War. Gregorian Jan 2012 #199

Mitt- we've got 300 years of energy! Drill baby drill! Gregorian Jan 2012 #200

Gossip time - see those red spots on the sides of Perry face? Juvederm baby... jillan Jan 2012 #201

Perry: Right to work "will make NH a powerful magnet" for jobs L. Coyote Jan 2012 #203

More to the point, he is running for president cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #213

Mittens is sickly in need of a bottle of Cleareyes sfpcjock Jan 2012 #204

Romney now babbling incoherently. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #205

So Romney just gets to make his stump speech instead of answering the questions? oberliner Jan 2012 #206

Mitt sounds desperate... one_voice Jan 2012 #207

Romney just can't stop blaming Obama. Gregorian Jan 2012 #208

well it's working GusFring Jan 2012 #215

Only because Obama isn't there to defend himself. Gregorian Jan 2012 #224

When is someone going to mention their great leader, George W. Bush? L. Coyote Jan 2012 #209

I can not fucking wait until Obama gets to defend himself against Willard in the debates. tridim Jan 2012 #211

Ditto! jillan Jan 2012 #214

I can't wait until he gets to ATTACK Mittens in the debates. And WE get to attack to him on the RBInMaine Jan 2012 #261

Newt: Obama trying to create a radical EU style socialist model. joshcryer Jan 2012 #212

"If Obama wasn't so busy paying off capitalist Hedge Funds and mega Banksters... sfpcjock Jan 2012 #221

"We are a country that don't allow for classes" inSanitorium L. Coyote Jan 2012 #217

I love watching them pretend that the last GOP President was Reagan ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #218

It really is obvious how they shirk their failures while their failing policies are defended. L. Coyote Jan 2012 #223

Exactly JoePhilly Jan 2012 #236

Dicky Santorum... one_voice Jan 2012 #219

Romney is lying his ass off - How can he say that Obama has not opened up exports? jillan Jan 2012 #220

Willard conveniently forgot about the recent Free Trade Agreements Zorro Jan 2012 #227

He knows is audience is too stupid to know that. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #239

I tuned in. Now I need aspirin. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #222

Paul and Huntsman are at least likeable. The rest are assholes. GusFring Jan 2012 #225

Romney won't let China kill any American jobs that he hasn't sent there Personally! sfpcjock Jan 2012 #226

Yea, don't ya just love that comment! "I would tell China that they must stop stealing our jobs napi21 Jan 2012 #237

American manufacturers GAVE China our jobs. tridim Jan 2012 #242

Huntsman just slapped Romney silly!!!! L. Coyote Jan 2012 #228

From a liberal perspective, yes. The crowd liked Mitt's more GusFring Jan 2012 #233

These moderators are pushovers oberliner Jan 2012 #229

Huntsman is an idiot for running. He should just become a Blue Dog. GusFring Jan 2012 #231

Here come the conclusion of this debate, Diane is "grateful for this debate" L. Coyote Jan 2012 #234

It made my brain hurt so I had to bail. Snarkoleptic Jan 2012 #235

Huntsman had the best wrapup response Zorro Jan 2012 #238

Ummm.. the BCS title game isn't till Monday morans oh08dem Jan 2012 #240

The GOP is having a debate? I'd rather watch my Detroit Lions get steamrolled by New Orleans. muntrv Jan 2012 #246

Did you hear Mitt talk about being home watching the Championship game? Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #248

The "basketball championship" quip will be worth watching over. L. Coyote Jan 2012 #249

Hmm... I thought they were talking football Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #251

Newt screwed up oberliner Jan 2012 #253

Too busy having affairs to know about sports L. Coyote Jan 2012 #255

no wonder I was confused Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #256

Another interception oberliner Jan 2012 #252

As a Saints fan, if the shoe was on the other foot I'd say the same Hippo_Tron Jan 2012 #257

Ron Paul wins the Tweets, Romney second L. Coyote Jan 2012 #254

They're calling it the worst debate ever, but I'm not disappointed. A lot of great ScottLand Jan 2012 #259

So bad JJW Jan 2012 #260

guess that was so they could yak about it even though at every commercial Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2012 #262