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20. Agreed. We should have shut down over gun control

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Tue Oct 1, 2013, 01:27 AM

Oct 2013

you know, an issue that truly mattered. Fight fire with fire.

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The Joke is on Liberals [View all] Phillyindy Oct 2013 OP

Uh huh. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #1

I second that Uh huh and motion for a Rex Oct 2013 #3

+2 pinboy3niner Oct 2013 #9

+3 LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #116

+4 L0oniX Oct 2013 #159

So, what are YOU going to do? Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2013 #2

Oh I'm sorry, did the liberal kill your pony? Rex Oct 2013 #4

Well, now we know what handle Karl Rove posts under Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #5

haha someone just alerted on your post Hutzpa Oct 2013 #35

Lol, wasn't me. I think these alerts a absurd. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #39

Lol. Thanks for the heads up Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #43

DU drives me crazy with this stuff too Phillyindy Oct 2013 #54

This is why I have never participated in a jury or alerted on anyone. Walk away Oct 2013 #154

Well, a I-5 leave would indicate that it is allowed. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #164

Good point Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #165

Juror #4 nailed this one. Laelth Oct 2013 #110

+1 cyberswede Oct 2013 #142

We may still see another yuiyoshida Oct 2013 #6

Agree Katashi_itto Oct 2013 #104

I Believe That You Are Most Likely Correct. Though I Hope You Are Incorrect. TheMastersNemesis Oct 2013 #7

I Believe RobinA Oct 2013 #115

You forgot about the third (& most important) group of Republicans: the corporate benefactors. pacalo Oct 2013 #8

Nate Silver has recently said... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #10

That was before the current bullshit. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2013 #12

Do I need to run through... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #18

And you don't think it will energize anyone else. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2013 #23

You're fighting, I just... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #29

You forget 2006 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2013 #48

That we agree on... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #55

And even the threat of a default is even worse. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #97

+1. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #112

+1 LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #114

That wasn't all that recent--that was three or four months ago. MADem Oct 2013 #25

If bet what I said happens. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #30

Not sure what you're trying to say, but don't bet the farm. MADem Oct 2013 #84

That the repubs hold congress? Book it. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #86

They don't "have" Congress. They have the House, and that's hardly a dramatic prediction. MADem Oct 2013 #88

Oh, please! The democrats DO have balls. Obama, Reid, etc have NOT caved. Tx4obama Oct 2013 #11

Lol, you must be under 40... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #13

... Rex Oct 2013 #17

You are wrong once again. I am over 50. n/t Tx4obama Oct 2013 #19

Looks like a meltdown, funny just watched another one take place. Rex Oct 2013 #21

Where was the other one? :) Tx4obama Oct 2013 #22

Started off well. Rex Oct 2013 #24

You must be under twenty--remember how well that last foot-stomping government shut down worked MADem Oct 2013 #28

Yup... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #33

..so a friend from high school posts on Facebook OmahaBlueDog Oct 2013 #50

The bubble is impenetrable. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #58

The only one I've encountered today, living in one of those bubbles, is you, I fear. MADem Oct 2013 #68

Did you actually read... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #71

I read it quite carefully. Your content as well as your tone are problematic. MADem Oct 2013 #83

Well we could do this all night... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #85

I don't think you did a very good job of selling your point. MADem Oct 2013 #188

"Your content as well as your tone are problematic." go west young man Oct 2013 #174

Well, a couple of points in response to your attempted put-down of me. MADem Oct 2013 #186

Cool story bro...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #77

This isn't 1960. The Soviet Union is gone and China is liberalizing. pnwmom Oct 2013 #124

Obama is a moderate liberal? Phillyindy Oct 2013 #146

Yes, of course I'm defining it by today's standards. Liberal, moderate, and conservative pnwmom Oct 2013 #152

That's your problem... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #155

I said he was moderate-liberal. pnwmom Oct 2013 #163

This post stinks like three day old fish. MADem Oct 2013 #14

All I can say is... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #26

This is only "truth" if you're a GOP operative, sorry. And we know how "truthy" those assholes are. MADem Oct 2013 #32

Some advice for you in return... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #37

You are wrong about the expression grow a pair of balls. cui bono Oct 2013 #65

I don't see it as much... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #80

Why do you think they started making dolls of different races and ethnicities? cui bono Oct 2013 #92

Does the same apply to the N-word? LanternWaste Oct 2013 #131

Lol...yeah... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #156

I bet youre totally cool with calling someone a pussy too. bunnies Oct 2013 #137

Your acting like a wang.. go west young man Oct 2013 #171

Do tell. bunnies Oct 2013 #172

No, I'm not wrong on this score--you are. You're out of step with the 21st Century and progressive MADem Oct 2013 #70

Lol, wow Phillyindy Oct 2013 #73

"out of step". bunnies Oct 2013 #138

I'm endeavoring to remain restrained. MADem Oct 2013 #153

And youre doing a damn good job. bunnies Oct 2013 #157

Why thank you.... nt MADem Oct 2013 #158

Less truth and more prophecy. LanternWaste Oct 2013 #129

The OP profile is interesting Kennah Oct 2013 #36

Lol, more bizarre paranoia. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #40

Announcements??? There is an Announcements group? Walk away Oct 2013 #162

It was announced Kennah Oct 2013 #169

I missed it...nt Walk away Oct 2013 #184

The joke is on conservatives. Chan790 Oct 2013 #15

+1 Qutzupalotl Oct 2013 #69

By every right, eight years of Geo. W should have neutered the GOP for quite some time 1000words Oct 2013 #16

Agreed, and when Obama... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #27

What world are you in? ProSense Oct 2013 #31

Now now! Don't be a Debbie Downer! Rex Oct 2013 #34

If you think 7%... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #41

Maybe ProSense Oct 2013 #45

Maybe... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #51

You ProSense Oct 2013 #56

McCain... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #59

WTF? n/t ProSense Oct 2013 #61

Wowsers indeed alcibiades_mystery Oct 2013 #106

I'm stuck on this guy thinking JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #177

That IS bizarre... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #182

Then you admit JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #185

Also ProSense Oct 2013 #47

Like I said, laugh at your own risk. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #53

There is absolutely no "risk" in laughing at Ted Cruz ProSense Oct 2013 #57

You are the person I wrote this op for Phillyindy Oct 2013 #60

Don't blame your passion for Sarah and Ted on me. ProSense Oct 2013 #67

Sometimes Egnever Oct 2013 #62

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #100

the world of deep and profound concern. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #76

best post in ths thread noiretextatique Oct 2013 #180

Perhaps some useful information: 1000words Oct 2013 #49

I hear you, although... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #63

Good for you. go west young man Oct 2013 #173

My guess is... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #183

This message was self-deleted by its author truebluegreen Oct 2013 #98

Yep. DireStrike Oct 2013 #181

Agreed. We should have shut down over gun control apples and oranges Oct 2013 #20

Welcome to DU, since 309 of your 359 posts have been in the last 90 days Kennah Oct 2013 #38

Thanks? Phillyindy Oct 2013 #42

He's been busy at Occupy rallies, but not singing Kumbaya. WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #121

He definitely quacks like a ReThug Kennah Oct 2013 #170

I do not agree with you, but DonCoquixote Oct 2013 #44

Demographics suggested they'd retake the Senate in 2012 OmahaBlueDog Oct 2013 #46

grow a set of balls? Skittles Oct 2013 #52

Uggggggg Phillyindy Oct 2013 #66

yeah uggggggg is right Skittles Oct 2013 #91

The projection is strong with this one. Rex Oct 2013 #139

aw I know Skittles Oct 2013 #168

This message was self-deleted by its author WilliamPitt Oct 2013 #64

I know. This could be as big a GOP victory as the last shutdown. Or the Clinton impeachment! Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #72

And how would you say... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #74

Do you remember the last government shutdown? Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #75

. cyberswede Oct 2013 #144

Thank you for your concern. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #78

Makes me long for the days of unrec...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #79

LOL B Calm Oct 2013 #81

Celebrating the absurdity of the teapublicans at the expense of America isn't our shining moment. Tigress DEM Oct 2013 #82

Where do I trash the thread? DocMac Oct 2013 #87

Literally move the OP to the trash can in your own account? Or join in the fracas? Tigress DEM Oct 2013 #89

It's in the OP. I'm going there, first. You'll have to wait. Th1onein Oct 2013 #94

I gave u a rec so I could unrec the thread ;) Flying Squirrel Oct 2013 #90

Phil should go away until next groundhog day Kolesar Oct 2013 #101

As much as I hope you are wrong.. sendero Oct 2013 #93

Even Progressives can be guilty of seeing what they want to see. randome Oct 2013 #95

LOL: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it! FSogol Oct 2013 #96

You are assuming they are paying attention in the first place. Rex Oct 2013 #143

Those people would never vote for Democrats anyway gollygee Oct 2013 #99

but you forget one thing notadmblnd Oct 2013 #102

You had me until the last two paragraphs. Hayabusa Oct 2013 #103

Liberals need to.. Phillyindy Oct 2013 #147

We don't need no stinking liberals! L0oniX Oct 2013 #160

I believe your on the money. go west young man Oct 2013 #175

I live in a red congressional district... TroglodyteScholar Oct 2013 #105

They'll still vote red Phillyindy Oct 2013 #148

I give this a rec Capt. Obvious Oct 2013 #107

Lol, my reputation? Phillyindy Oct 2013 #149

There is NO joke about the current situation. Not at all. BlueMTexpat Oct 2013 #108

Your last sentence... Phillyindy Oct 2013 #150

This OP remind me of Charlie Sheen who kept saying 'I'm winning' as he Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #109

+1 JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #179

Now, where did that UNREC button go? Laelth Oct 2013 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author Liberalynn Oct 2013 #113

As a veteran of the inter-party wars on DU, I'll give you one thing... wyldwolf Oct 2013 #117

Why do you have to do all that when you can sit around and complain on a liberal message board? 6000eliot Oct 2013 #119

there is some truth to what you say but.. wyldwolf Oct 2013 #120

You forgot the tea party nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #122

Actually I mentioned them in my last reply wyldwolf Oct 2013 #123

And dfa was formed by whom? nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #126

I'm not arguing THAT point at all wyldwolf Oct 2013 #127

It takes money, lots of it nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #133

Nadin, when you say "solved" do you mean LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #132

As long as inverted totalitarianism works nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #134

Thank you. I keep thinking this can't go on without an explosion but LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #135

We can't "like" posts anymore? 6000eliot Oct 2013 #125

Whaddaya think DU is - Facebook? :) wyldwolf Oct 2013 #128

LOL L0oniX Oct 2013 #161

Poll Indicates GOP Has Been Deeply Damaged By Shutdown Fight ProSense Oct 2013 #118

+10000000 JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #130

With this kind of political analysis in the face of all evidence otherwise... stevenleser Oct 2013 #136

You and the GOP are trying to tell us their collapsing support is just a flesh wound stevenleser Oct 2013 #140

You are confused Motown_Johnny Oct 2013 #141

Putting a few Bush criminals on trial would do a lot to restore the entire country Corruption Inc Oct 2013 #145

True ann--- Oct 2013 #151

Nothing's going to change unless people get off their ass and vote D in the midterms. -nt CakeGrrl Oct 2013 #166

Pssst!!!! Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #167

the difference is more fundamental Stinky The Clown Oct 2013 #176

Ted Cruz JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #178

A gift for you... SomethingFishy Oct 2013 #187

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #189