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ucrdem

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18. People believe the darndest things.

Reply to Number23 (Reply #17)

Wed May 22, 2013, 10:28 PM

May 2013

Then again one evening of CNN would be enough to send any gullible viewer into Upsidedownland. And then there's the ratpack, with their tweeds and trophies, making sure that even the few seeking more substantial information never make it off the island.

But at least they're here, so there's a slim chance that maybe we can help them . . .

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Nate Silver: Why the scandals aren�t hurting Obama ucrdem May 2013 #1

Tease. I thought you were the Powerball winner. n/t winter is coming May 2013 #2

Hey this is better. ucrdem May 2013 #4

Uh huh. I"m sure the "win" will be trickling down at any moment. n/t winter is coming May 2013 #5

It will. ucrdem May 2013 #6

Some Marine stole my umbrella! n/t winter is coming May 2013 #7

Buy a new one. ucrdem May 2013 #8

It will stimulate the economy! winter is coming May 2013 #10

Maybe he wants you to call him ucrdem May 2013 #12

WaPo: Obama�s rating steady in face of controversies, likely buoyed by rising economic hopes ucrdem May 2013 #3

Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here Warren DeMontague May 2013 #9

Hey I remember the Clinton years. ucrdem May 2013 #11

Even though they're a newbie, I get the impression they've got GD figured out pretty well Number23 May 2013 #17

People believe the darndest things. ucrdem May 2013 #18

Top o' the world, Ma! pinboy3niner May 2013 #13

Everyone will be wanting to celebrate I imagine ucrdem May 2013 #14

K&R. Although, I admit, I am cautiously optimistic. There's still the EU. Tarheel_Dem May 2013 #15

Good point. ucrdem May 2013 #16