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Major Hogwash

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79. We had Harry's comment come back on us like a wildfire here in Idaho in 2010.

Sun Mar 29, 2015, 05:20 PM

Mar 2015

We finally got one of them so-called "Democrats" elected to be a Representative for Idaho in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008.
Problem was, he disagreed with many of the Democratic party's goals.
So, even though he was elected as a Democrat, he was acting more like a Republican than as a Democrat while he was in Washington on all of the important issues.

Not a surprise to many people here in Boise, because we knew him quite well.
As a former Republican who had worked in Nixon's White House!!
He switched parties sometime around 2004 in order to be elected to national office.
He was still a Republican deep down, though.
He simply talked like a Democrat in order to win his race in 2008.

He only lasted 1 term in the House!
2 short years!
Thank the gods!
Because he voted against the ACA!!!

Check it out, here is a short bio --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Minnick

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I find it incredible that "politically liberal" posters can't figure that out. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #90

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You're persona nongrada.... revmclaren Mar 2015 #46

Do you perhaps mean persona non grata? ripcord Mar 2015 #48

Persona non grata... revmclaren Mar 2015 #49

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If it means the end of Clintonism... n/t Chan790 Mar 2015 #99

We got change!! lobodons Mar 2015 #22

Sorry but we have 22% of American children living in poverty and 45% living in rhett o rick Mar 2015 #39

When they promised us change... Chan790 Mar 2015 #100

At least until the primaries are over. n/t whopis01 Mar 2015 #31

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #33

Please direct me to their position. I have repeatedly asked. rhett o rick Mar 2015 #41

I think you can find the Pro-HRC's reason for supporting her candidacy ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #52

I have only been there once and they banned me. I didn't even say anything bad. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #54

They blocked you from their group? Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #55

I think anyone with an open mind is concidered dangerous to those that rhett o rick Mar 2015 #91

I'll keep that in mind. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #108

I have absolutely no problem with groups like the BOG and HRC. I do think it's a bit childish rhett o rick Mar 2015 #109

I'm a BOG host, Rhett. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #152

I would expect nothing less from you sheshe2. Forgive my generalizations. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #153

Thank you, Rhett. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #161

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #58

You defended our president from the accusation he was a cipher and a dilettante. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #63

And ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #67

Sir, you should wear your ban like The Medal Of Freedom/NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #68

I just found out, I wasn't banned; just, Blocked ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #70

What's the difference? /NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #74

I guess if I ask proper and promise to mind my ways, the Host will re-bless me. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #78

Bwaaahahahaha! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #163

You weren't banned, you were blocked. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #66

Oh ... Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #69

There is a difference. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #80

Thank you. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #85

Maybe for posts like this, " and reading, with one's mouth closed can do wonders for rhett o rick Mar 2015 #92

That's a really nasty thing to say. n/t tammywammy Mar 2015 #96

I meant reading and knowing ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #103

You're in good company... Chan790 Mar 2015 #105

LOL. Nothing lost. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #107

You are crazy there thousands of Reasons to Support Hillary: You need do some reading!!! lewebley3 Mar 2015 #62

I think you hit the nail right on the head, bro. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #64

I'm not "pro-Clinton", I'm pro-Democrat. cheapdate Mar 2015 #93

"...in 2008 Clinton didn't win because she was too conservative" Sheepshank Mar 2015 #164

Is there data to refute the statement? rhett o rick Mar 2015 #171

OMFG...really? Sheepshank Mar 2015 #172

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To hard-core Hillarites: gregcrawford Mar 2015 #17

Hello! lark Mar 2015 #29

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Yep it is not about us it is about them. zeemike Mar 2015 #26

We had Harry's comment come back on us like a wildfire here in Idaho in 2010. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #79

Exactly. n/t zentrum Mar 2015 #156

two words....nose plugs. (nt) paleotn Mar 2015 #27

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K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2015 #132

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K & R L0oniX Mar 2015 #2

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voter participation is a problem drray23 Mar 2015 #10

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2008 and 2012 ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #35

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^Post of the Day^ Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #61

Thank you treestar Mar 2015 #7

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K&R..... daleanime Mar 2015 #11

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B Calm, imthevicar Apr 2015 #183

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... William769 Mar 2015 #40

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woowoo. stonecutter357 Mar 2015 #134

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? stonecutter357 Mar 2015 #174

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really..... quickesst Mar 2015 #116

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This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Mar 2015 #118

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Primary Elections 99th_Monkey Mar 2015 #179

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Snort DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #143

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That's it. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #145

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DUrec! "We know now that Govt by organized money is just as dangerous as Govt by organized mob." RiverLover Mar 2015 #147

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UNREC JCMach1 Mar 2015 #149

Thanks for your concern. n/t Lil Missy Mar 2015 #169

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