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93. It's not bullshit. I encounter it all the time. nt

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Thu May 14, 2015, 10:58 AM

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I'm glad for you... rbnyc May 2015 #9

My son's premium Ms. Yertle May 2015 #13

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We live in Michigan Ms. Yertle May 2015 #33

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Here's the scam my new insurer is trying to pull. staggerleem May 2015 #102

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Excuse me?? All he did was SIGN it! staggerleem May 2015 #108

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^^^this^^^ L0oniX May 2015 #44

Wealthiest times in HUMAN HISTORY. Octafish May 2015 #52

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Such disingenuous bullshit Bobbie Jo May 2015 #113

By Reagan's policies that Obama claims he's still devoted to? MannyGoldstein May 2015 #118

ffs bigtree May 2015 #3

Except when it isn't Android3.14 May 2015 #56

then say THAT bigtree May 2015 #75

Obamacare would allow said 1st born to be sewn back up Dem2 May 2015 #4

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How could any thinking person agree with Obama on the TPP? JDPriestly May 2015 #49

Some people still believe the Globalization theory will work. ieoeja May 2015 #65

And true believers are often rigid thinkers who can't flow with reality. JDPriestly May 2015 #69

Did those same people agree with Bush when he tried, in 2007 to Fast Track sabrina 1 May 2015 #89

Some can't admit it's a global world, Will MannyGoldstein May 2015 #6

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You forgot to add "nuff said". R B Garr May 2015 #11

So over-the-top post that it is ridiclous OKNancy May 2015 #12

And if President Obama said that kittens are cute... SidDithers May 2015 #14

+1 leftofcool May 2015 #27

+10000000000 Hoyt May 2015 #40

Actually, I don't think he would ever say that. Jamastiene May 2015 #90

+ a googol nt steve2470 May 2015 #106

That's beneath you, WilliamPitt. (nt) Paladin May 2015 #15

It used to be, but not anymore. blue neen May 2015 #17

+1...nt SidDithers May 2015 #39

It should be, but obviously it isn't. mythology May 2015 #103

Nah, he's down to claiming people hacked Intuit jeff47 May 2015 #104

...... sufrommich May 2015 #16

If some star QB got caught cheating..... GusBob May 2015 #18

Nothing like whacking the hornets nest first thing in the morning! Fuddnik May 2015 #19

Lol rbnyc May 2015 #22

Rec'd ibewlu606 May 2015 #20

Overpopulation is a serious issue. JaneyVee May 2015 #21

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I was joking....just taking the bait. JaneyVee May 2015 #26

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All the tut-tutting and the "for shame, WilliamPitt" is fascinating. Ed Suspicious May 2015 #23

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With Democrats like you Brainstormy May 2015 #24

Yup. 99Forever May 2015 #28

The drone, man. "Put them to the... Whiskeytide May 2015 #30

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I hate the TPP as much as anybody... NaturalHigh May 2015 #34

Only Republican first born? nt HelenWheels May 2015 #35

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Well, if the Republicans declared firstborns and secondborns be put to the sword then of course. Broward May 2015 #36

Guess it's back to the lounge for me. a kennedy May 2015 #37

I sympathize DFW May 2015 #46

I think Montagnards vs. Girondists is perhaps the best analogy... renegade000 May 2015 #116

I had to sign in to respond to this hyperbole! Peacetrain May 2015 #38

Over the top, and then some. MineralMan May 2015 #42

If only Obama were the Patriots' QB... NuclearDem May 2015 #43

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A proper metaphor to describe how much you have jumped the shark here would require stevenleser May 2015 #47

Obama is Pharaoh and Bernie Sanders is Moses. KittyWampus May 2015 #83

Too ridiculous countingbluecars May 2015 #48

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+1 nt steve2470 May 2015 #100

I've personally observed it from many people here. BKH70041 May 2015 #53

Oh, come on. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2015 #54

He'd never do that treestar May 2015 #55

you seem concerned stonecutter357 May 2015 #58

Followers are ALWAYS Followers TheSarcastinator May 2015 #59

This is shit stirring hyperbole. I think folks here know how strongly I oppose the TPP cali May 2015 #60

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heh. KG May 2015 #63

You could say the same thing about Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders George II May 2015 #70

More so with both IMHO. Any mild criticism of either is met with extreme outrage. Even non stevenleser May 2015 #71

That's bullshit and you know it. Cleita May 2015 #91

It's not bullshit. I encounter it all the time. nt stevenleser May 2015 #93

I gave you an example. Now you give me one to prove your statement. eom Cleita May 2015 #97

No you couldn't. Their Senate records prove otherwise and both have Cleita May 2015 #73

Will's "point" is not about records its about supporter reaction to records/criticism, etc. nt stevenleser May 2015 #85

That's uncalled for, Will. madamesilverspurs May 2015 #76

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You still don't know what a straw man is? Cleita May 2015 #81

Oh bullshit. JTFrog May 2015 #84

It's a straw man... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #87

It's actually a pretty classic case of a strawman. He is intentionally altering Obama supporters stevenleser May 2015 #92

William Pitt was an English teacher. If he says it is, then I'll acquiesce. eom Cleita May 2015 #96

Defending one logical fallacy by using another logical fallacy? stevenleser May 2015 #98

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Where did you get than titbit Red State dot Com. ? Cryptoad May 2015 #79

I would be that some would go ahead and do it themselves... Jamastiene May 2015 #80

Being a firstborn, I'd hope it's not retroactive. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2015 #86

He to this point is the best hope we have....why not support him, in everything. ileus May 2015 #88

the definition... quickesst May 2015 #94

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Lord Acton would be unhappy with Bernie and his DU acolytes. (nt) Paladin May 2015 #111

We may find out if Bernie votes for or supports the TPP. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2015 #115

ott and so wrong nt steve2470 May 2015 #101

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Some Meta OPs are more equal than others. nt sufrommich May 2015 #110

No, they wouldn't SCantiGOP May 2015 #109

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