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46. Then, we need another name for what's going on, other than using the
Sat Apr 4, 2015, 10:47 AM
Apr 2015

term "American." Because, let's face it, Constitutionally speaking, this country has strayed from its original blueprint.

That's a common pattern in Republican areas. They really do not adhere to the law. It's like a tribe that has learned to come in and pilfer a community by taking over the leadership roles and undermining the foundation to the ground. All the while, they expect you to view them as pillars of the community.

One thing this American does not plan to do, is yield to the crazies.

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Today's republicans are more dangerous to democracy than any foreign foe liberal N proud Apr 2015 #1
+1000 Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #3
They do in fact represent the american principles Cosmocat Apr 2015 #20
Accountability Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #22
I think the point is that it is now American principle that we don't hold criminals accountable. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #36
Then, we need another name for what's going on, other than using the Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #46
Our politics is not the cause, it is the symptom Cosmocat Apr 2015 #68
Totally agreed. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #72
We did not hold the banksters and the bush administration accountable. I don't even know if their jwirr Apr 2015 #47
Correct Cosmocat Apr 2015 #67
yes!!! and I just don't understand why they are not on trial for treason... movonne Apr 2015 #18
They really are going full throttle...they can't handle it. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #2
I think it's acting out. Throwing public tantrums. As your OP points out - these bad guys calimary Apr 2015 #4
When foreigners refer to "the ugly American," forest444 Apr 2015 #5
That's why it's important to elect a Democrat after Obama Renew Deal Apr 2015 #6
They are losing their minds! And I am LOVING IT! Rex Apr 2015 #7
HAHAHAHAHA!!! AngryDem001 Apr 2015 #8
Who's got the last laugh now! forest444 Apr 2015 #9
"We're not scientists but..." moondust Apr 2015 #10
Idiots. Mr.Bill Apr 2015 #11
lol Cosmocat Apr 2015 #21
While I have no arguement with the basic content of your post Mr.Bill Apr 2015 #24
I would hope they would Cosmocat Apr 2015 #69
I think they should take a turbinetree Apr 2015 #12
I may agree with what you said, MoonRiver Apr 2015 #27
I forgot turbinetree Apr 2015 #37
What the fuck are these idiots doing! ? marym625 Apr 2015 #13
It's almost as if they're rooting for America to fail gratuitous Apr 2015 #14
I have to believe that is exactly what they are doing marym625 Apr 2015 #15
The press? Surely, you jest. Frank Cannon Apr 2015 #43
One irony is that the GOP base wants the US out of the UN, yet their leaders write to the UN pampango Apr 2015 #16
Ha! That didn't occur to me. That is too funny! C Moon Apr 2015 #48
Republicans should prepare a form letter for this: tclambert Apr 2015 #17
+ 1000 red dog 1 Apr 2015 #29
Perfect! Chemisse Apr 2015 #71
Here's a thought ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #19
Excellent idea! red dog 1 Apr 2015 #30
So these blowholes hate the U.N., yet ask it to ignore Obama? Eleanors38 Apr 2015 #23
The 47 traitors strike again. Bartlet Apr 2015 #25
Nixon sabotaged LBJ's peace, Regan sabotaged Carter on hostages..."when we gain presidency" stuffmatters Apr 2015 #26
Left out: GOP-SCOTUS sabotaged Gore's presidency Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #33
I sure as hell hope... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #28
America, We Must Vote, and Regularly! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #31
I see. 99Forever Apr 2015 #45
No I'm not squarely blaming the voters. Come 2016 we have got to get out the vote. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #56
Blame whomever you please. 99Forever Apr 2015 #57
Yes, agreed! The Dem does a crappy job of GOTV during mid-terms. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #58
I say that they "deserve to lose" for a specific reason. 99Forever Apr 2015 #59
Put in that frame, I agree. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #60
Exactly! 99Forever Apr 2015 #61
K&R...Thanks for posting, Triana red dog 1 Apr 2015 #32
It really is time to start bringing some charges against these assholes. Jester Messiah Apr 2015 #34
Very scary authoritarian attitude. tritsofme Apr 2015 #35
There comes a time to put one's foot down. Jester Messiah Apr 2015 #41
Yes, sometimes the only way to get our opponents to see the light is to jail them tritsofme Apr 2015 #49
I don't give a shit if they "see the light" or not. Jester Messiah Apr 2015 #52
Climate Traitors Yallow Apr 2015 #38
GOP = ISIS blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #39
Yeah, they don't stop digging bc they know the US corp media whores will cover for them..here's Cha Apr 2015 #40
Traitors B Calm Apr 2015 #42
And what has the Obama Administration done to counter this? 99Forever Apr 2015 #44
Source is questionable angrychair Apr 2015 #50
The source is solid - Reuters, as the OP says, and as AddictinInfo supplies the link to muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #51
no the source is not 'solid' angrychair Apr 2015 #62
It's a press release. muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #64
not the point angrychair Apr 2015 #65
You did sound condescending muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #66
So when does this crap become treason? n/t malaise Apr 2015 #53
Actually, it already is SEDITION. maddiemom Apr 2015 #54
Is there any historical precedent for this? I can't think of any. Arkansas Granny Apr 2015 #55
the black man in the white house has driven the right to the point of insanity. spanone Apr 2015 #63
I would support any group or individual that would put these treasonous pieces of sub human geretogo Apr 2015 #70
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