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41. Despite teh hyperbole and hysteria

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:08 AM

Jun 2013

the arguments we've been having have been illuminating. there's a lot of wisdom around here, and apart from the odd troll or congenital shit disturber, we're all on the same side. Crowds bring out the worst in people. don't take it to heart.

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Kick this thread if you can think for yourself. [View all] ProSense Jun 2013 OP

I used to be able to. sibelian Jun 2013 #1

At least you're honest. n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #2

Actually, I was lying that time... sibelian Jun 2013 #60

Also I am fond of Ice Cream nt el_bryanto Jun 2013 #3

Kick for a factual gas pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #4

Why use facts when you can move the goal posts with learn-as-you-go debate tactics? BenzoDia Jun 2013 #5

Kicking for free will and critical thinking, we need both siligut Jun 2013 #6

Heh, normally I hate roaches and are allergic to them but... undergroundpanther Jun 2013 #17

I thought that was a sandwich flamingdem Jun 2013 #86

Maybe new glasses would help? siligut Jun 2013 #94

Sorry, I'm an Obamabot. My mind is controlled by the Dark Lord. Embrace the horde. Serve the state. freshwest Jun 2013 #7

I'm part of the problem ProSense Jun 2013 #12

...but "whitehouse.gov" ? bvar22 Jun 2013 #83

I'm into data to make informed choices. If it's good, or factual, that's one facet there. freshwest Jun 2013 #95

No you don't. Cha Jun 2013 #84

If I kick this thread I'm letting you think for me. Kablooie Jun 2013 #8

But but .. ananda Jun 2013 #9

Can't because I don't take orders from you. sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #10

+1 jimlup Jun 2013 #11

It wasn't an "order" it was a request. ProSense Jun 2013 #13

You're... pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #14

life is unfair..so I just stare...at the stain on the wall AsahinaKimi Jun 2013 #30

:) pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #36

what does it take warrprayer Jun 2013 #90

I can't think for myself. kentauros Jun 2013 #15

Addendum: kentauros Jun 2013 #19

That's all true. But I'm ready for ya, Doc. freshwest Jun 2013 #85

This would be me...most of the time... Tikki Jun 2013 #16

The problem is, threads like this are like asking atheists to weigh in on a religious matter. randome Jun 2013 #18

I agree. HappyMe Jun 2013 #22

Hong Kong Eddie!... SidDithers Jun 2013 #24

Yes. "Hong Kong Eddie"! Good one! randome Jun 2013 #26

LOL @ Hong Kong Eddie... greatauntoftriplets Jun 2013 #72

I weigh in on such matters undergroundpanther Jun 2013 #29

I think of it similarly. randome Jun 2013 #35

LOL pmorlan1 Jun 2013 #20

exactly my thought. cali Jun 2013 #21

you had one. Whisp Jun 2013 #45

ooh, honey, you are just so clever. I'm awed by your repartee. stunned by your cali Jun 2013 #46

ah, cupcake, so you admit to being stunned. Whisp Jun 2013 #47

mine was stupidicus Jun 2013 #69

I also like 90-percent Jun 2013 #23

Oh the irony.... truebrit71 Jun 2013 #25

it's intentional... Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #56

Mam, Yes, Mam! Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #27

Whoa, whoa, whoa! ProSense is female? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #57

Uhm. Now you're making me unsure. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #58

My way of judging gender is pretty flawed: Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #62

Neither have I. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #68

Wouldn't kicking this thread mean that you cannot think for yourself? Renew Deal Jun 2013 #28

You made my head hurt graywarrior Jun 2013 #39

I need more coffee after that one mimi85 Jun 2013 #48

. libodem Jun 2013 #31

The fact that nineteen50 Jun 2013 #32

"Education is teaching things that are true; OnyxCollie Jun 2013 #33

Kicked and Recommending! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #34

Kick because I don't need help from CATO. ucrdem Jun 2013 #37

That's the wrong CATO. Now this is CATO: freshwest Jun 2013 #98

?!?!?! Fuddnik Jun 2013 #38

Lost. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #87

I prefer facts, but I come here for frenzied reporting and hyperbole nt FarCenter Jun 2013 #40

Despite teh hyperbole and hysteria pscot Jun 2013 #41

Not sure. The Fox News Channel has never told me if I can think for myself or not. ieoeja Jun 2013 #42

Kick because Ayn Rand and her little brother Rand Paul can go fuck themselves. n/t Whisp Jun 2013 #43

gooble gobble frylock Jun 2013 #44

Kick. And it gets really silly CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #49

huge K&R nt! nt limpyhobbler Jun 2013 #50

You're not going to tell ME to think for myself!! I'm going to...um, never mind. randome Jun 2013 #51

Not only can I think for myself... Wait Wut Jun 2013 #52

Spread the joy. randome Jun 2013 #61

K & R MoreGOPoop Jun 2013 #53

I don't know, I can't decide. nt clarice Jun 2013 #54

I'm not sure if I should kick this or not. Little help, please? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #55

Here you go. randome Jun 2013 #63

Excellent. In language I can understand. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #65

for people who can think for themselves Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #59

Where's the "kick button"? jorno67 Jun 2013 #64

here here!!! HeroInAHalfShell Jun 2013 #66

Mrs. grantcart gave me permission to answer yes. grantcart Jun 2013 #67

Is this another of your Obama apology threads? bowens43 Jun 2013 #70

What an ironic post... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #71

It's a masterpiece. sibelian Jun 2013 #74

I think therefore I oppose mass surveillance on citizens. liberal_at_heart Jun 2013 #73

So do I. DevonRex Jun 2013 #75

I don't know what "frenzied reporting" means or is. And how do you know what is "hyperbole"? Maybe WinkyDink Jun 2013 #76

+1 graham4anything Jun 2013 #77

The herd is stampeding! The herd is stampeding! moondust Jun 2013 #78

Kick. GoCubsGo Jun 2013 #79

some specifics would make this thread useful blackspade Jun 2013 #80

Kick applegrove Jun 2013 #81

There are DUzy awards, are there also LondonReign2 Jun 2013 #82

Oh, the irony. flvegan Jun 2013 #88

Hey, I was going to post that. progressoid Jun 2013 #96

Alas, too often people who are capable of independent thought choose not to exercise that power. Nimajneb Nilknarf Jun 2013 #89

Two things are in shorter supply than one would think. CBHagman Jun 2013 #91

Kick nt One of the 99 Jun 2013 #92

O.o Hydra Jun 2013 #93

LOL, coming from you who has 10 links per post trying to get everyone... Logical Jun 2013 #97

Even this is a controversial topic on the DU rucky Jun 2013 #99