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Pretzel_Warrior (8,361 posts)

16. what does that even mean?

you think moderation is a horrible concept? You refuse to click on my link? or what?

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"#!$%#@*^$% moderates!" Column in USA Today (Sept 2013) [View all]	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	OP
#!$%#@*^$% the 1%	delrem	Nov 2013	#1
no comment on the commentary I linked?	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#2
#!$%#@*^$% the 1%, and the hacks that promote that the status quo is "moderate". OK?	delrem	Nov 2013	#3
I don't think that was what the column was saying	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#4
Well, I don't like the 100% flexible word "moderate", which stands for whatever status quo.	delrem	Nov 2013	#5
why would you say I don't want change? That's ludicrous!	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#6
Because you 100% consistently use the term 'moderate' to defend the status quo.	delrem	Nov 2013	#7
That's flat out not the case. Look for links where I said it. Here's the deal	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#9
bwahahaha. more like you have a fit at so much as a HINT of criticism of any kind	cali	Nov 2013	#11
Well, for it being "flat out not the case" you sure are a case study of the opposite.	delrem	Nov 2013	#12
I think she's full of crap?!	Chan790	Nov 2013	#17
that's not really what moderates are. Most have pretty clear position on taxes, immigration	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#20
Diana Medved: NOT A MODERATE, preaching false equivalency	cali	Nov 2013	#22
We've all heard those positions from many of the "moderates" here of late.	Chan790	Nov 2013	#23
too often "moderates" is a rallying cry to destroy liberals. that's what's wrong with it.	cali	Nov 2013	#32
So which group do you think we should compromise with?	JoeyT	Nov 2013	#8
we should work with moderate Republicans on immigration reform	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#10
name those moderate repubs	cali	Nov 2013	#13
Mccain and Graham come to mind for immigration though I loathe much of their policy mindset.	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#15
No.	Chan790	Nov 2013	#18
and the author of the piece that the op has so lovingly posted	cali	Nov 2013	#25
Yeah...no, fuck that.	Gravitycollapse	Nov 2013	#14
what does that even mean?	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#16
I think moderation is a horrible concept. n/t	Chan790	Nov 2013	#19
wow. what a steaming pile that article is	cali	Nov 2013	#21
hey, gentle thread readers: This is a hit piece on dems using false equvialency	cali	Nov 2013	#24
I'm far to the left on the spectrum, but	Jamaal510	Nov 2013	#26
Pretzel, for you: More about the rightwinger you so deeply agree with:	cali	Nov 2013	#27
Much of Congress is unable to do that	Warpy	Nov 2013	#28
The author absolutely implies Tom Harkin is an extremist	cali	Nov 2013	#29
Hosted Rush Lindbaum show	Ichingcarpenter	Nov 2013	#30
she's a repulsive creature as well	cali	Nov 2013	#31
Moderate Republicans	Ichingcarpenter	Nov 2013	#35
taking advice from a right wing piggy who hates the poor, homeless and LGBT folks	cali	Nov 2013	#33
thanks for the kick.	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#34
People fool themselves with this label	kydo	Nov 2013	#36
Looks like you are a person of our times	Pretzel_Warrior	Nov 2013	#37
No I didn't say that	kydo	Nov 2013	#40
Stubbornness in politics is a virtue.	lumberjack_jeff	Nov 2013	#38
"moderate" = spineless.	99Forever	Nov 2013	#39
Does that go for the "extremists" who founded the country?	Tierra_y_Libertad	Nov 2013	#41

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