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rhett o rick

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102. I do admire your certainty. Certain that you know what's going to happen. I didn't mention
Mon May 11, 2015, 01:45 PM
May 2015

Civil War. Our Founders revolted against the Tyranny of the Oligarchy of the East India Company and their puppet government.

We may have to again revolt against the tyranny of the Oligarchs. But some are afraid of that and want whistle-blowers, journalists, and protestors silenced so as not to anger the Oligarch gods. They long to continue the status quo, ignoring the facts that more and more of our children live in poverty.

Well Said! Sherman A1 May 2015 #1
Thank you very much. MineralMan May 2015 #2
Fairness is important, some don't appear to get that. Agschmid May 2015 #3
Absolutely. MineralMan May 2015 #4
When I see a cat stalking a song bird, I make a lot of noise. NYC_SKP May 2015 #5
+1, he won't be happy until the canary stops annoying him with all that chirping. whereisjustice May 2015 #22
. Rex May 2015 #47
"Incremental" change - code for scraps tossed the people by corporate reps. polichick May 2015 #6
It is not code for anything. MineralMan May 2015 #7
Fools refuse to see the con. polichick May 2015 #8
I disagree completely with that. MineralMan May 2015 #9
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Major Hogwash May 2015 #13
For too many years Dems have refused to see how their party has... polichick May 2015 #15
" . . . and the planet destroyed." Major Hogwash May 2015 #20
...are you kidding? F4lconF16 May 2015 #35
This+1,000 Liberalynn May 2015 #40
It's not just CO2, either Art_from_Ark May 2015 #74
It's unbelievable how much we have set into motion. F4lconF16 May 2015 #80
"Are you a climate change denier?" Major Hogwash May 2015 #75
I simply cannot believe that you guys still exist in the Democratic Party. F4lconF16 May 2015 #81
Here, go read this --- Major Hogwash May 2015 #82
Not gonna play. Bye. nt F4lconF16 May 2015 #83
Yup all this is a joke to you nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #98
What confirmation? Major Hogwash May 2015 #110
That it is a joke to you nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #113
See post #5. Major Hogwash May 2015 #131
Yes and it is as sad as it gets. Mojorabbit May 2015 #129
Yeah... F4lconF16 May 2015 #130
Your rebuttal is sorely lacking. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #166
This post would be an example of national mythology BainsBane May 2015 #66
+1,000 ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2015 #85
Perhaps the country, as settled by white invaders, has always been soulless... polichick May 2015 #93
Crackpots see "the con" in everything. Bobbie Jo May 2015 #84
"everything" - nope, just the bullshit, lies, manipulations, secrets... polichick May 2015 #95
Right. Bobbie Jo May 2015 #99
Ad hominem treestar May 2015 #87
Obviously, it was a response to the poster's claims about "cynics." polichick May 2015 #94
I rec'd this OP because I do appreciate your optimism. I do have a couple of comments for what they rhett o rick May 2015 #10
I do not see any path to drastic change that will not create MineralMan May 2015 #11
Our founders were faced with the same dilema. No one wants war because it will add misery. rhett o rick May 2015 #14
To paraphrase Jack Nicholson in "As Good as It Gets" . . . . Major Hogwash May 2015 #25
You! sheshe2 May 2015 #30
I haven't seen that one before. Major Hogwash May 2015 #79
TBH~ sheshe2 May 2015 #97
Nice giggle, Madame Ambassador! MineralMan May 2015 #118
Grand Lady, wasn't she MineralMan. sheshe2 May 2015 #120
My sister had one, too. MineralMan May 2015 #123
Those "Newly Moral 2015" are profiting from the genocide of perhaps 50 million Native Americans jtuck004 May 2015 #67
What are you talking about? Major Hogwash May 2015 #76
Nice rant but I never mentioned "fathers". Your post had nothing to do with what I posted. rhett o rick May 2015 #101
We're not going to have a Civil War again. treestar May 2015 #88
I do admire your certainty. Certain that you know what's going to happen. I didn't mention rhett o rick May 2015 #102
What other form could it take? treestar May 2015 #105
I don't want violence and hope we can straighten things out peacefully but that's rhett o rick May 2015 #106
I just don't agree treestar May 2015 #107
Why don't YOU tell us what you see in our future? You disagree with me, fine, but what do you rhett o rick May 2015 #108
So, are you ready to take up arms? MineralMan May 2015 #117
I am disappointed in your attempts to misrepresent what I said. But I understand your frustration. rhett o rick May 2015 #125
So you have no plan at all? MineralMan May 2015 #126
This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick May 2015 #133
What's wrong with his plan now? Major Hogwash May 2015 #134
There are two factions here and the conservative faction has no plans. They have no stands on rhett o rick May 2015 #135
Oh, I support President Obama. Major Hogwash May 2015 #136
I hope you are justly rewarded for your blind loyalty. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #137
I'm not blinded by loyalty, rhett. Major Hogwash May 2015 #138
Funny that you think it's necessary to state "I'm just smarter than you are. " rhett o rick May 2015 #143
"Vote for HRC and let the country slide right into fascism" zappaman May 2015 #145
Are you afraid to fight for your freedoms and liberties? Are you fine with the rhett o rick May 2015 #149
Electing HRC will slide the US into fascism zappaman May 2015 #150
We will certainly continue in that direction. But I'm guessing you would embrace the comfort rhett o rick May 2015 #155
"Vote for HRC and let the country slide right into fascism" zappaman May 2015 #158
You ridicule my argument in lieu of addressing it. If you look up the 10 steps to rhett o rick May 2015 #164
You don't have an argument, my friend. zappaman May 2015 #174
Once again you prove that you have nothing but ridicule. What is sad is that you must rhett o rick May 2015 #179
Would you say people that vote for HRC are fascists? zappaman May 2015 #187
Do you not have anything substantive to say? nm rhett o rick May 2015 #188
Do you? zappaman May 2015 #190
If you use my words, then I will stand behind them. Changing my words to try to harass me rhett o rick May 2015 #192
You are correct actually but not precisely for the reasons you think nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #157
I notice that there is a certain group that use that emoticon as their signature line. rhett o rick May 2015 #159
Maybe you can photoshop Clinton as Hitler to REALLY make your wonderful point! zappaman May 2015 #161
I notice that you seem to be afraid to commit yourself on actual issues. Just use rhett o rick May 2015 #163
The third way boogeywoman is coming to get you. hrmjustin May 2015 #173
I guess you want fascism in this country! zappaman May 2015 #175
You have found me out and you must pay! hrmjustin May 2015 #176
The single silliest thing I've ever read on DU! zappaman May 2015 #177
Maybe the rapture will get us first. hrmjustin May 2015 #178
... William769 Nov 2015 #193
Bravo William. sheshe2 Nov 2015 #194
A new New Deal MannyGoldstein May 2015 #19
Disagree. F4lconF16 May 2015 #36
Unemployment halved and GDP grew 8%+ yearly MannyGoldstein May 2015 #69
Mmmm but the fundamental issues with the system were still there, no? F4lconF16 May 2015 #70
It's often not obvious whether any given change is going to be positive or negative Fumesucker May 2015 #12
My work? You mean how I make my living? MineralMan May 2015 #119
That's nice. F4lconF16 May 2015 #16
some folks are confusing bitterness and cynicism with anger nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #23
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Phlem May 2015 #32
Word. And when the pitchforks and torches come out, they'll say there must be a Barbecue Party! NYC_SKP May 2015 #71
What is your sauce on that? Do you have any links to back that up? Major Hogwash May 2015 #77
Freedom Fries! NYC_SKP May 2015 #156
They will hide, afraid to anger the Oligarch-Gods. They fear change and are afraid to fight rhett o rick May 2015 #151
I fear that they just don't know lines of bullshit when they hear them. NYC_SKP May 2015 #162
I think it's worse than not recognizing the bullcrap. They have attached themselves rhett o rick May 2015 #165
Your post brought me to tears. malokvale77 May 2015 #38
I am glad my words touched you. F4lconF16 May 2015 #49
You spoke for me. Thanks. 840high May 2015 #64
Yes…. MrMickeysMom May 2015 #68
+1000 I think you speak for many all around the world. nt. polly7 May 2015 #73
I couldn't agree more and well said. sufrommich May 2015 #17
Do not confuse "bitter" with those pushing for larger steps. jeff47 May 2015 #18
TPP isn't a incremental positive change. It is several orders of magnitude of "fuck the workers". whereisjustice May 2015 #21
+1 DJ13 May 2015 #181
"quest for perfection" Martin Eden May 2015 #24
Third Way Blase. woo me with science May 2015 #26
"Fellating....bleating" lol, yeah no bitterness there. HA bettyellen May 2015 #31
Americans have a right to be angry at the looting of our democracy by corporatists, woo me with science May 2015 #37
Politics has always been corrupted and favored the wealthy, bettyellen May 2015 #56
Some people can't let go. Phlem May 2015 #34
I would repeat what a lot of folks here nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #27
Beautifully said nadin (nt) malokvale77 May 2015 #41
Thank you for getting it. F4lconF16 May 2015 #50
You welcome nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #52
"We are quickly reaching the point of no return." Major Hogwash May 2015 #78
Go over to the Intergovernmental Committee nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #96
"The sky is falling, the sky is falling." Major Hogwash May 2015 #111
Thanks nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #112
Not one word. Major Hogwash May 2015 #114
You do realize that you are talking apples TTP, versus oranges, climate change nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #115
I'm glad you're amused. Major Hogwash May 2015 #132
I noticed you did not address the statement from the WH on Climate Change nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #139
Not my job. Major Hogwash May 2015 #140
We are talking about the President of the United States nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #142
Poster has been saying that for at least 10 years. zappaman May 2015 #146
Turn that frown upside down! Vote Bernie! think May 2015 #28
You've got a friend... Agschmid May 2015 #29
I want positive changes too JonLP24 May 2015 #33
Don't be depressed. F4lconF16 May 2015 #45
It is the world as the reason as why it depresses me JonLP24 May 2015 #51
Spreading awareness is activism! F4lconF16 May 2015 #55
it's facts that make me bitter (or mad) MisterP May 2015 #39
Vote for big change, be happy with incremental change Bonobo May 2015 #42
FIGHT for big change, and DO NOT ACCEPT incremental change. F4lconF16 May 2015 #48
Yes, but I hope you see my point. Bonobo May 2015 #53
Mmm... F4lconF16 May 2015 #58
Speaking about Baltimore nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #54
Hmmm... F4lconF16 May 2015 #59
Former medic, don't worry about it nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #60
I'm going to stand with the Buddhist saying: The journey of 10,000 miles starts with one step libdem4life May 2015 #43
Sometimes Leith May 2015 #44
We CAN change the world, though! F4lconF16 May 2015 #46
What's interesting is that I said what I would and wouldn't do. MineralMan May 2015 #89
I refuse to let bitterness make me cynical. nt Bonobo May 2015 #57
I *STRIVE* to let go Aerows May 2015 #61
Thanks, I needed that! mountain grammy May 2015 #62
Is that other OP about you? BainsBane May 2015 #63
Probably. Doesn't matter, though. MineralMan May 2015 #86
"I'm not bitter, I'm just consumed by a gnawing hate that's eating away at my gut... Comrade Grumpy May 2015 #65
I am cynical and bitter completely now, but will always fight for better. mmonk May 2015 #72
your optimism is a function of your privilege TheSarcastinator May 2015 #90
You are incorrect. nt MineralMan May 2015 #91
Good post. Cynicism is a powerful tool to prevent people from taking action to help themselves. greatlaurel May 2015 #92
Thank you for your thoughtful reply! MineralMan May 2015 #103
"illegitimati non carburundum" --very bad latin for "don't let the bastards grind you down" niyad May 2015 #100
And I recognize that incremental positive changes TBF May 2015 #104
I agree. Jamaal510 May 2015 #109
Being apathetic means leaving important things to others. MineralMan May 2015 #116
What prompted this? nt Logical May 2015 #121
Thinking, as usual. MineralMan May 2015 #122
LOL, ok, I will alert the media. nt Logical May 2015 #127
You take the east coast...NY Times, Wapo. zappaman May 2015 #148
I'm Happy For You... Must Be Nice... I Wonder What That's Like... WillyT May 2015 #124
+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2015 #128
It is revealing steve2470 May 2015 #144
Thanks man. I'd tattoo that on my forehead backwards mahina May 2015 #141
Centrist is *happy* with the status quo! Romulox May 2015 #147
Odd. That's not what I said at all. MineralMan May 2015 #152
It's essentially what every one of your posts say, blah blah blah notwithstanding. nt Romulox May 2015 #153
You are incorrect. MineralMan May 2015 #154
Spam deleted by MIR Team citrine bliss May 2015 #160
How about skepticism? It's not cynicism to not trust the uncontrolled NSA/CIA Black State. rhett o rick May 2015 #167
Skepticism is always a good idea. MineralMan May 2015 #168
I learned that a vote for Clinton is a vote for fascism! zappaman May 2015 #169
Uff da! MineralMan May 2015 #170
And I learned that those that support the status quo have no substantiative arguments. rhett o rick May 2015 #171
Ad Hominem??? zappaman May 2015 #172
Do you ever post anything but ad hominem attacks? Anything substantial? rhett o rick May 2015 #180
It's the signature of absurd lack of understanding... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #183
You keep having to be reminded of what common logical fallacies is... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #182
Thank you for that. You can say it better than I. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #184
Oh, Rick...don't sell yourself short. You were very clear. zappaman May 2015 #186
Your attempts to mock me are laughable. Keep trying. I guess for you rhett o rick May 2015 #189
LOL! zappaman May 2015 #185
Here's your argument in replacement of any logic... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #191
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