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11. Theres kind of an unspoken rule about not using the L word.

Thu Oct 11, 2012, 02:17 AM

Oct 2012

I don't really like that rule at all. But it is kind of part of the traditional etiquette at least in the higher level campaigns.

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ABC to Obama regarding Romney: Was it a lie? [View all] GusFring Oct 2012 OP

There would be no other headlines for days andf that's a good thing. Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #3

Exactly. nt GusFring Oct 2012 #4

You may be right. elleng Oct 2012 #8

He needs to not dodge the "L" word. gkhouston Oct 2012 #5

That pig Walsh had no problem leftynyc Oct 2012 #14

Transcript? Worthwhile paraphrase? Anything? cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #9

look it up. I saw the clip on tv. GusFring Oct 2012 #18

Diane Sawyer asked Obama if Romney was telling a lie Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #21

For fuck's sake, if this is accurate I can't take it anymore jsmirman Oct 2012 #10

I don't think this is quite accurate jsmirman Oct 2012 #12

Theres kind of an unspoken rule about not using the L word. phleshdef Oct 2012 #11

What would be so wrong with, "It was untrue," as an answer? LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #13

How about fiction vs fact? leftynyc Oct 2012 #15

Are you talking about his interview with Diane Sawyer? City Lights Oct 2012 #19