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DonCoquixote

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72. glucose

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 02:32 AM

Jul 2013

it staggers me how much whining gets done when the privileged realize that they might not get a pat on the ass for the hard, hard work of standing around metabolizing glucose.

Well, it was hard to metabolize glucose while we were standing in long lines aimed at keeping us from voting in Florida, or metabolizing when we had to deal with would be Zimmermans threatening us because we had democratic signs on our lawns.

And we are not only on the side of justice, we have been doing the work of getting it done, ask Alan Grayson, ask Bill Nelson, even ask Debbie Wasserman Schulz. And we have been putting pressure from within for the longest time, long before 2000, but that does not fit the narrative of "Yankees Good, Dixie Bad" despite the fact I got called a "spic" just as much in my home state of New Jersey as when my family dragged me down here as a teenager.

and as far as privileged, privileged is being a liberal up north where you know you will not have a dozen eyes hating you for what you are, and knowing they can fuck with you.

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To all those who want to Boycott Florida [View all] DonCoquixote Jul 2013 OP

you can work hard hollysmom Jul 2013 #1

Glad to see someone else is wise RobertEarl Jul 2013 #5

i remember the beating alaska got over palin roguevalley Jul 2013 #34

Obama wouldve won the Presidency without Florida. woolldog Jul 2013 #2

Hey DonCoquixote looky here! A hearty FUCK YOU, FLORIDIANS! cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #16

The important thing is to get the European tourists on board with the boycott. woolldog Jul 2013 #21

Look how effective the Rodney King boycott was. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #47

Or the prop 8 boycott DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #51

You couldn't even begin to count all of the fucked up things that happen in Cali. NCTraveler Jul 2013 #99

You are too obvious sometimes Pisces Jul 2013 #128

I can only speak for myself Sheepshank Jul 2013 #3

Zimmerman's loose, and he has a gun. Bette Noir Jul 2013 #65

He's not pipi_k Jul 2013 #115

I've been boycotting Florida since 2000 anyway.. Punkingal Jul 2013 #4

Ditto. Had an argument with my daughter for taking the kids there. kelliekat44 Jul 2013 #20

Really? Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #38

You are quite correct. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #52

The people of Florida voted for Al Gore Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #69

So you intend to punish the people of Florida Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #91

I said nothing of the sort. Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #92

Sorry - you jumped into the middle of the conversation Ms. Toad Jul 2013 #93

I've boycotted Florida since I was 10 years old. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #53

"White trash"? Really. cordelia Jul 2013 #89

Yes, really. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #104

I agree with your estimation of those 3 states Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #121

Thank you... PsychGrad Jul 2013 #125

Oh, Floridians stop begging people HockeyMom Jul 2013 #6

As a Floridian, I agree. Incitatus Jul 2013 #11

This is just another example of boycotts being made worthless. Archae Jul 2013 #7

Thank you DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #18

Boycotts are rarely effective davidpdx Jul 2013 #19

One of my cousins lived in Florida. Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #35

They aren't as bad as the Jacksonville davidpdx Jul 2013 #36

Tell that to the Arizona TM99 Jul 2013 #103

That might be a rare exception davidpdx Jul 2013 #116

Some may argue that TM99 Jul 2013 #120

personally im boycotting the packers rdking647 Jul 2013 #56

Oh? Archae Jul 2013 #64

no,this is what i mean rdking647 Jul 2013 #67

I would boycott pipi_k Jul 2013 #106

Well, I understand the sentiment - but since my brother and mother live there, NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #8

There's no wanting to it Blackford Jul 2013 #9

at least you offer to help the candidates DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #10

Answers: 99Forever Jul 2013 #12

cheap DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #13

How much did you contribute to Jim Graves campaign? 99Forever Jul 2013 #24

as i said earlier, I am broke DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #26

Like fuck it isn't under assault by Teaturds. 99Forever Jul 2013 #27

we are down here with a bucket and mop DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #28

Democratic candidates, particularly at the state level, will get my money. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #14

I wouldn't sweat it. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #15

My parents live in FL giftedgirl77 Jul 2013 #17

I expect to be in Tampa for a meeting next Spring - I'll be making a determined petronius Jul 2013 #22

you may glady threadjack DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #23

Difference is California elected a governor who wouldn't defend the law woolldog Jul 2013 #25

we can play games like that all day DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #29

Would be tough for me to do woolldog Jul 2013 #33

Funny, so we can assume DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #46

Actually if I thought California woolldog Jul 2013 #59

I sail often over from NOLA. Up until now I ignored the fact Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #55

well, if you want to come diving in CA let me know - you'll want petronius Jul 2013 #61

Very cool, will keep that in mind! Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #66

check out wmnf DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #73

Thanks! I'll make a note of that... (nt) petronius Jul 2013 #119

I make an effort to not spend in any 'bagger-owner or -supporting establishments' whereever I am. whopis01 Jul 2013 #102

You make excellent points! In Florida, NC, Texas and many other places... Anansi1171 Jul 2013 #30

I do DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #31

Keep your money out of Texas. Seriously. sadbear Jul 2013 #39

I really do agree, and I don't visit Texas ever. I only visit Florida on Business and live like... Anansi1171 Jul 2013 #42

Why not boycott donco Jul 2013 #32

I wish people would stop feeding the beast here in Texas. sadbear Jul 2013 #37

OMG, a voice of sanity. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #43

OMG, a voice of capitulation. (nt) Paladin Jul 2013 #94

How so? sadbear Jul 2013 #95

Here's a thought as a person who lives in a blue state Arcanetrance Jul 2013 #40

Answer #1. You've failed for generation after generation. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #41

compating us to dogs, classy DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #45

I didn't, but of course you knew that. That's what I love about your clique here, Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #48

Cheap as usual DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #50

Oh, we've got monsters galore and half of them wear a 'D' after their name. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #62

you mean the plan to be , in your words "you know, effective?" DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #71

Still whining and non-responsive. Alan Grayson is great, that's one out Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #74

non responsive? DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #75

I support liberals in Florida Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #44

Sorry. I visited Florida. It's a sewer. Aristus Jul 2013 #49

Yes, we had to flush twice when you left. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #54

That's how I felt about it at 10. PsychGrad Jul 2013 #57

What about the busdriver who wasn't a racist douche, you ask? Scootaloo Jul 2013 #58

glucose DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #72

Yes yes, them evil yankees Scootaloo Jul 2013 #77

not because don coquxiote lives there DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author Scootaloo Jul 2013 #87

haven't you felt the boycott yet ? olddots Jul 2013 #60

How about boycotting only Seminole County, FL? No Vested Interest Jul 2013 #63

nothing to see there quaker bill Jul 2013 #88

Agreed. All the more reason to No Vested Interest Jul 2013 #98

I live a small handful of miles from Seminole Co. quaker bill Jul 2013 #107

Lets boycott .... jb5150 Jul 2013 #68

Are you asking people to risk getting shot and killed in your state? ecstatic Jul 2013 #70

All the trash from the Northeast and Midwest pgr Jul 2013 #76

As long as my best friend lives in Jacksonville Beach, I'll come back to Florida Hekate Jul 2013 #78

Thanks DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #81

There is a certain contingent here Summer Hathaway Jul 2013 #79

actually, many are DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #82

And many are not Summer Hathaway Jul 2013 #84

point made DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #85

Florida needs a new motto Politicalboi Jul 2013 #83

the best post so far olddots Jul 2013 #111

1. Leave while you can AgingAmerican Jul 2013 #86

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #90

You are already collateral damage. Orsino Jul 2013 #96

work harder DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #112

Harder than that, even... Orsino Jul 2013 #123

well well DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #126

if a black person said they were boycotting NYC because of stop and frisk, i would not take offense La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2013 #97

It doesn't have to be either/or. Why are you making it so? Sheldon Cooper Jul 2013 #100

You can DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #110

What do you think would help? A few more billion in tourism dollars? TheLion Jul 2013 #101

2008 and 2012 is nothing? DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #109

I have family members in Florida and Texas burnodo Jul 2013 #105

People wanted to boycott Alaska for far less... Blue_In_AK Jul 2013 #108

two words for you: Anita Bryant noiretextatique Jul 2013 #113

Question for you taterguy Jul 2013 #114

sarcasm flag I hope DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #118

Do you think Trumad is an asshole? taterguy Jul 2013 #124

"For the record, it's my call! Dump everything you've got left on my pos!" Deuce Jul 2013 #117

Aha! Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #122

1. Yes, you're collateral damage. 2. No we're not stopping the boycott. backscatter712 Jul 2013 #127

Nice to see you speak for the people DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #129

People from solid blue states like mine should be helping good people in Florida change bluestate10 Jul 2013 #130