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78. If it didn't perturb you

Reply to last1standing (Reply #77)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 03:10 PM

Jul 2013

you wouldn't have posted.

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First they called them the Loony Left... [View all] last1standing Jul 2013 OP

You've forgotten a few names there MannyGoldstein Jul 2013 #1

I'm sure I've forgotten several. last1standing Jul 2013 #2

I had that happen in the morning nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #16

Yes, that one has appeared a lot around DU lately. Did the actual user of the epithet suffer any sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #28

#1 Go Vols Jul 2013 #3

LOL! I love Juror #5's comment. last1standing Jul 2013 #4

Except that isn't what Emanuel called liberals. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #6

"Rahm Apologizes for Privately Calling Liberal Activists 'Retarded'" last1standing Jul 2013 #8

A politcially forced apology for something he didn't say. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #10

We apparently have different views on what he meant. last1standing Jul 2013 #12

We have different views because you are seeing one thing, and I don't. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #15

I've had nearly five years to change my opinion of his insult and haven't yet. last1standing Jul 2013 #18

I am not trying to change your opinion. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #23

It's all good. last1standing Jul 2013 #26

I think what he said, whether directed at someone or not, was disgusting. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #30

We absolutely agree that the comment was disgusting. last1standing Jul 2013 #33

Exactly! The Warren thing is an excellent analogy! Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #35

Ah! I had no idea you were talking about my response to the juror post. last1standing Jul 2013 #37

But wasn't this fun!? Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #44

It was fun. last1standing Jul 2013 #52

As did anyone that wasn't as "fucking retarded" as he would paint us. Dragonfli Jul 2013 #22

Your post is stupid. n/t ronnie624 Jul 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #31

Did you even read the article that you posted? jazzimov Jul 2013 #87

^^^^^^THIS, FOLKS!!!^^^^^^ The TRUTH! Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #89

>>>>>>>>>>READ THE POST I REPLIED TO<<<<<<<<<< Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #90

We've discussed your point in great detail elsewhere in this thread. last1standing Jul 2013 #96

"On the left" whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #27

Funny to see how easily they let it slip out RandiFan1290 Jul 2013 #70

What Emmanuel actually said was even worse, imo, because it showed what the leadership of the party sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #32

But you are actually using the source correctly. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #34

Yes, you are correct regarding 'liberals' being the target of his remark. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #36

We're welcome in the party. last1standing Jul 2013 #39

Only at election time. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #48

Exactly. last1standing Jul 2013 #50

Because the centrists have taken over. It really is that simple! Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #42

Yes, that is true. The only way is to focus completely on getting good progressive dems elected sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #51

It ALWAYS comes down to money! Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #53

"The problem is some that are trying to redirect it are too far to the left..." Maedhros Jul 2013 #55

Actually, what I think may eventually happen is a break in both parties. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #56

"too far to the left" truebluegreen Jul 2013 #104

ALL of the greatest accomplishment in social advancement for over a 1,000 years Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #100

I see the movement to disenfranchise the left as a deliberate move rhett o rick Jul 2013 #102

Really. People "on the left" are dishonest? woo me with science Jul 2013 #59

People on the left can't be dishonest? Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #60

I haven't seen it as a major problem, no. woo me with science Jul 2013 #61

Because it has been people on the left who misrepresented the quote. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #62

No, you wrote a very short post accusing "many" on the left woo me with science Jul 2013 #65

No, that isn't what I wrote. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #66

The inevitable squirming and parsing of words. woo me with science Jul 2013 #67

No true Scotsman...predicatble. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #68

Also, I'm not really going anywhere. I just wanted to point out basic exclusionary tactics. last1standing Jul 2013 #5

O for christs sake, everyone knows the context, some Rahm admirer doesn't like the fucking truth Dragonfli Jul 2013 #11

Nicely rephrased. Can't believe some Center-Right asshole alerted on that. leveymg Jul 2013 #7

. Dragonfli Jul 2013 #9

.. last1standing Jul 2013 #13

I hope they do stick with the "Greenwald left" meme quinnox Jul 2013 #14

I'd definitely prefer to be a Greenwald leftie than a Cheney Democrat. last1standing Jul 2013 #24

I like the "Cheney Democrats" thing, it is catchy quinnox Jul 2013 #46

I figure if we're linked with various people because of one similar viewpoint they should be as well last1standing Jul 2013 #49

indeed quinnox Jul 2013 #54

Me too, I wonder why they even thought that would be an insult? I guess the Third Way sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #38

for sure, they don't understand a thing about what progressives/liberals think about quinnox Jul 2013 #43

Sabrina, you being called "a Republican fan-girl" made me spit up my tea when I read that Dragonfli Jul 2013 #45

"Then they called them Fucking Retards.." Scurrilous Jul 2013 #17

You're a day late and a dollar short. last1standing Jul 2013 #20

and three cents shy of a wooden nickel /nt Dragonfli Jul 2013 #47

No, we aren't planning to send you to concentration camps. We WILL warn you that you are marching struggle4progress Jul 2013 #19

Glad you appreciated my little poem. last1standing Jul 2013 #21

Perhaps if your 3rd-way faith had ever been proven right, or even not disastrously Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #75

Nope, still not sendin ya to a concentration camp, no matter how much you troll struggle4progress Jul 2013 #79

It was your bleating that prompted the response in the first place. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #85

I will never back down even when it means going against the democratic party. I am a liberal. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #40

I'm with you there. last1standing Jul 2013 #41

K&R NealK Jul 2013 #57

Awwww... SidDithers Jul 2013 #58

Thanks for the kick, Sid! last1standing Jul 2013 #64

The New Deal is still one of the defining moments of Liberal Democratic thinking. Ford_Prefect Jul 2013 #63

Jesus called NoPasaran Jul 2013 #69

What's the matter? last1standing Jul 2013 #72

Oh Did Jezus Get Tired Of Loaning It To You? n/t HangOnKids Jul 2013 #83

Excellent! Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #71

I wish there were some JoeyT Jul 2013 #73

You can't break "Godwin's Law". MNBrewer Jul 2013 #74

Why be ashamed of who you are railsback Jul 2013 #76

Did I mention shame? I don't think I did. Maybe you are projecting a bit? last1standing Jul 2013 #77

If it didn't perturb you railsback Jul 2013 #78

That has nothing to do with your first comment. last1standing Jul 2013 #81

Like I said... railsback Jul 2013 #84

LOL! That's the point. It's nothing like you said... last1standing Jul 2013 #86

Honestly, if you're comfortable with who you are railsback Jul 2013 #91

Then we're both guilty of that, aren't we? last1standing Jul 2013 #93

No they called you the ones who could dish it but not take it treestar Jul 2013 #80

I can't take it but you have to come in here and complain. last1standing Jul 2013 #82

DLC Democrats is another one people attack Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #88

Nothing wrong but the name, they used to be called republicans. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #92

I think there is a lot of meaningful policy difference separating DLC and Republicans Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #94

Oh yes, dozens of bad republican ideas that they abandoned when they became the Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #97

so that's all you've got? When did Republicans as a party champion gay rights? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #98

You've pointed out the theater of the whole clusterfuck right here. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #99

+1000 Cleita Jul 2013 #101

I have no problem with DLC Democrats but you might get an argument from others. last1standing Jul 2013 #95

that is nice to hear. Niceguy1 Jul 2013 #103

I DO have a problem with DLC "Democrats, bvar22 Jul 2013 #105

As I said, I'm very much against many DLC policies including the ones you mentioned. last1standing Jul 2013 #106