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IkeRepublican

(406 posts)
106. Damn right
Thu Jul 17, 2014, 01:20 AM
Jul 2014

The only way to defeat an aggressor is to know what makes it tick. And you can't find that out by going all hog wild and accusing others of "giving in". That distracts from the issue, causes severe lack of focus and is essentially an aggressor's wet dream.

let's welcome Tod Akin back and give him the biggest platform to speak on samsingh Jul 2014 #1
Tod Akin's well informed views are shared by many Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2014 #78
repugs and the taliban have a lot in common samsingh Jul 2014 #83
Nothing to say but.... Awesome! :) Pholus Jul 2014 #2
+1000, lol. closeupready Jul 2014 #22
"the horror-movie villain immortality of Sarah Palin" - Great comparison. DetlefK Jul 2014 #3
...and the hog-castrating mini-Palin, Joni Ernst Blue Owl Jul 2014 #65
I'm hoping that even some of those gerrymandered districts will flip in disgust. MoonRiver Jul 2014 #4
We'll see. EEO Jul 2014 #5
What you said. eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #10
Yes. MoonchildCA Jul 2014 #24
There's a real disconnect between the Republican party's desire to be mainstream CanonRay Jul 2014 #6
That's what happens when you assemble the bigest pile of marks seen... Salviati Jul 2014 #14
OK, everybody... Now let's figure out a way to get them to come out and vote this November! world wide wally Jul 2014 #7
Republicans suicided their own party. Sunlei Jul 2014 #8
It ain't suicide until they're (electorally) dead... JHB Jul 2014 #32
Those with huge monetary resources trying to drag the Republican Party into LibertarianLand Ikonoklast Jul 2014 #36
They ain't dead, they just smell that way. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #72
The Lesser Undead Always Smell Like That AndyTiedye Jul 2014 #90
LU: Sounds like a derivative offering. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #93
This ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #9
Atrrition. It works, but sucks that it's so slow... AtheistCrusader Jul 2014 #11
It Doesn't Work, as Long as the Mighty Slime Machine Keeps Creating New RWNJs Every Day AndyTiedye Jul 2014 #89
What's the next progressive immigrant population to go mainstream conservative? Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #108
kick samsingh Jul 2014 #12
Social conservatism is dead. Some of them just dont know it yet. nt stevenleser Jul 2014 #13
It only matters if the Democratic Party gets out the vote this fall. Tommymac Jul 2014 #15
Eggzactly. Attitudes matter, but votes count. riqster Jul 2014 #21
K & R L0oniX Jul 2014 #16
And they're not fond of the Dem party either... polichick Jul 2014 #17
As a Millennial in the South (of all places), Hosnon Jul 2014 #18
That's fantastic news lovemydog Jul 2014 #76
They won't, haha. Hosnon Jul 2014 #85
Some will. I'm going to try and do what I can to make sure others lovemydog Jul 2014 #87
They may hate Conservatives, but proReality Jul 2014 #19
Yes yes yes. Rod Beauvex Jul 2014 #67
Ask Them What is Libertarian about Banning Abortion and Birth Control AndyTiedye Jul 2014 #88
:D Rod Beauvex Jul 2014 #99
Now let's get them to the polls this November ! riqster Jul 2014 #20
Remind them at every turn The Wizard Jul 2014 #53
Good point. riqster Jul 2014 #79
Great Article.. abakan Jul 2014 #23
Decay sometimes produces hardened slime that won't come off. randome Jul 2014 #26
What we need is a giant sandblaster.... abakan Jul 2014 #28
That's why the movie 'The Birds' was so effective. randome Jul 2014 #30
That's what is to be expected of miniature tyrannosauruses. nt tblue37 Jul 2014 #71
It doesn't matter! Enthusiast Jul 2014 #25
Of if the TPP Agreement is completed. :( factsarenotfair Jul 2014 #31
I agree. We shouldn't be happy to see our system turn into a one-party system. rhett o rick Jul 2014 #49
I could see this coming years ago so I'm not surprised. deafskeptic Jul 2014 #27
Yes we do. conservaphobe Jul 2014 #29
That's why Democrats need to be very clear on what they stand for and MEAN IT BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #33
To answer your question: 1 move leftward... Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #73
Obama ran on the Left and won both times BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #74
The "leaders" of the Democratic Party want NOTHING Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #77
Hasn't Been Since 1972 AndyTiedye Jul 2014 #109
Pretty much the case. I not only made thousands of McGovern Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #110
Self destruction assured and Texas goes Blue! GOLGO 13 Jul 2014 #34
Yep, we sure hate them sakabatou Jul 2014 #35
You don't have to be a Millennial to hate them. This baby boomer hates them with a passion! calimary Jul 2014 #42
Already have by mail sakabatou Jul 2014 #47
Destruction is not complete until... Z_California Jul 2014 #37
Kids are sick and tired of the Republican's trying to destroy their happy dreams of the future. blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #38
Honey, we MUST get divorced right now!!!! HockeyMom Jul 2014 #39
What Young People Want: perdita9 Jul 2014 #40
Let's nail these fuckers shut once and for damn all. libnnc Jul 2014 #41
Amen!!! calimary Jul 2014 #43
My thoughts exactly. Millennials need to apply their GOP disconnect ffr Jul 2014 #100
How do these millenials fit into the "1/3 of the country wanting to impeach POTUS"? SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2014 #44
Nice to know they finally did something right libodem Jul 2014 #45
So will they put their asses in voting booths? Are they prepared for GOP stunts like all-day lines? Hekate Jul 2014 #46
I always thought it was just a matter of time. lpbk2713 Jul 2014 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author Adam051188 Jul 2014 #50
Encouraging, but... IkeRepublican Jul 2014 #51
Completely agree. 2banon Jul 2014 #56
Okay, okay... you win... IrishAyes Jul 2014 #62
#51 a #56: Vanadium steel-hard truth. The GOPers Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #75
So you also think we're whupped no matter what? Then why fight at all? IrishAyes Jul 2014 #91
Who wants to "lick boots?" Know thine enemy, Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #94
Stand alone comments about the overwhelming power of the GOP tend IrishAyes Jul 2014 #95
Think how you wish, I am not your enemy. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #96
Then why mislead weaker minds in the wrong direction IrishAyes Jul 2014 #97
Damn right IkeRepublican Jul 2014 #106
What we lose track of is the threat looks bigger than it is Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #107
Sounds to me that the poster is saying we will have to fight and oppose to win TheKentuckian Jul 2014 #98
That's a rather convoluted sentence, btw. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #103
Everything is convoluted when one refuses to comprehend. Seems straight forward to me (but I wrote TheKentuckian Jul 2014 #104
I didn't say 'unclear'. I said 'convoluted'. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #105
They Get to Do That Because They Own the Media AndyTiedye Jul 2014 #68
And unfortunately, most millennials don't bother voting bullwinkle428 Jul 2014 #84
It;s not just millennials The Wizard Jul 2014 #52
from your keyboard to gods ears. k&R BootinUp Jul 2014 #54
Let's Hope They Start To Vote En Masse cantbeserious Jul 2014 #55
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #57
The Question is: will they vote? I have my doubts. YOHABLO Jul 2014 #58
I love you Ana Marie.... DeSwiss Jul 2014 #59
Thank goodnesss! I worried that the public temper tantrum that is the RW today was becoming Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2014 #60
thanks for bringing up fiscal conservatism! alp227 Jul 2014 #92
Conservatives have a special way with the young... nikto Jul 2014 #61
Voting advice from The Experts... nikto Jul 2014 #63
Great sig line. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #64
Thanks! nikto Jul 2014 #66
Which won't do us any good unless we give them solid reasons to vote for Democrats n/t eridani Jul 2014 #69
Agreed 100% Fearless Jul 2014 #70
Didn't people say similar things during the late 60s and early 70s? Threedifferentones Jul 2014 #80
If only-- yellowwoodII Jul 2014 #81
WELL THE SOCIALLY TOLERANT MILLENNIALS BETTER..... cynzke Jul 2014 #82
They Also Hate Voting otohara Jul 2014 #86
I suppose we better give them something to vote FOR. bravenak Jul 2014 #101
The GOP is doing a great job of alienating key demographic groups Gothmog Jul 2014 #102
Finally myself seeing this in person Populist_Prole Jul 2014 #111
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