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nomorenomore08

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37. But in the case of Bush and Cheney, the insults are probably well deserved.

Reply to tavalon (Reply #35)

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 04:28 AM

Nov 2013

I can understand wanting to take the high road, but the invective spewed at those two, here and elsewhere, mostly doesn't compare at all to the right wing's rabid hatred of Obama, much of which is driven by arbitrary (his skin color) or irrational (his supposed religion and birthplace, despite clear evidence to the contrary) factors.

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My amazing daughter's response to someone who called Obama "Osama Obama"... [View all] cynatnite Oct 2013 OP

Was she defending Obama or Osama? ZombieHorde Oct 2013 #1

Interesting point, even if meant in jest RVN VET Oct 2013 #31

Great kid! redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #2

Kick! Heidi Oct 2013 #3

Don't you just love these moments when you realize what a positive influence u were in her life? okaawhatever Oct 2013 #4

Hope you're bursting with pride leftynyc Oct 2013 #5

Excellent parenting B Calm Oct 2013 #6

One time on the local Atlanta radio station before Obama RebelOne Oct 2013 #7

That you do, sir! A child with intelligence. PDJane Oct 2013 #8

These people are being conditioned and reinforced to hate other people RDANGELO Oct 2013 #9

Does that apply to everyone that calls people names unnecessarily? The2ndWheel Oct 2013 #10

Why wouldn't it? ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #11

I don't know The2ndWheel Oct 2013 #14

It's not something I. or a good many of us do. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #17

It's a valid point you have tavalon Oct 2013 #35

But in the case of Bush and Cheney, the insults are probably well deserved. nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #37

Cheney is a dick IronLionZion Oct 2013 #30

In truth The Wizard Nov 2013 #41

but, but heaven05 Oct 2013 #12

Whoever? RVN VET Oct 2013 #32

"Hitler" comparisons on either side of the aisle need to be stopped in their tracks... Rhythm Oct 2013 #34

Good point. His own name is good enough as an expletive by now (e.g. "Go Cheney yourself!"). nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #38

Wow! That was wonderful!Teabaggers need lessons in adult behavior! The Wielding Truth Oct 2013 #13

Good on her! MineralMan Oct 2013 #15

She is very impressive! :) arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #16

I wish she was with me today when I went to meet a carpenter at his house for a big job graywarrior Oct 2013 #18

He was just plain dumb. Customers look at things like tsuki Oct 2013 #21

When I notice something like that The Wizard Nov 2013 #42

Great kid! Scurrilous Oct 2013 #19

Chickenhawk Republicons are still embarrassed that they empowered bin Laden to attack America Berlum Oct 2013 #20

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They called themselves teabaggers originally. arcane1 Oct 2013 #25

I edited the title. n/t cynatnite Oct 2013 #26

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #28

Interesting that you would do the same thing. OnlinePoker Oct 2013 #23

Title edited. n/t cynatnite Oct 2013 #27

I think it was a loony looking old lady wearing teabags on her hat RVN VET Oct 2013 #33

Exactly. It's not something the "left" made up out of whole cloth. nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #39

And then whined about being victimized once they realized their mistake nxylas Nov 2013 #43

Yes. You've got a great kid. JDPriestly Oct 2013 #24

excellent gopiscrap Oct 2013 #29

Yes you do! daleanime Nov 2013 #36

If Osama Obama killed Osama bin Laden, that's like god killing Jesus. He's The One! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2013 #40

And I'm Jennifer, nice to meet you! mimi85 Nov 2013 #44