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BainsBane

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17. The media, not DU, made an issue of it

Reply to Floyd_Gondolli (Reply #16)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 02:32 PM

Apr 2013

The controversy only came to DU after being on cable for days. The woman was the attorney general of California.

That, however, does not explain what is so funny about complimenting Margaret Thatcher on her appearance.

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Obama on Thatcher: "the best looking [View all] Bennyboy Apr 2013 OP

Why would it be funny? BainsBane Apr 2013 #1

Wow. Just wow! HERVEPA Apr 2013 #4

Apparently I'm not the only slow witted one here BainsBane Apr 2013 #5

Obama complimented a woman on her appearance last week Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #16

The media, not DU, made an issue of it BainsBane Apr 2013 #17

It seems to me... Orrex Apr 2013 #7

well, to me, a bit of both, with the extra measure of Thatcher HERVEPA Apr 2013 #8

her policies BainsBane Apr 2013 #10

Why? liberal N proud Apr 2013 #2

She was the only female pm. HappyMe Apr 2013 #3

Any such comment reminds me of this KurtNYC Apr 2013 #6

Colder than a ........ HERVEPA Apr 2013 #9

More policy jokes BainsBane Apr 2013 #11

Sorry I am unable to conform to your desired level of conformity HERVEPA Apr 2013 #12

I thought you wanted laughs? BainsBane Apr 2013 #13

The sarcasm thingy removed any attempted humor. HERVEPA Apr 2013 #15

I wasn't trying to be funny BainsBane Apr 2013 #18

You're way too confusing for me. I give. HERVEPA Apr 2013 #19

and I entered this thread seeking clarification BainsBane Apr 2013 #20

yes, but don't specify female Enrique Apr 2013 #14