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Atman

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2. I agree. But...

Reply to NCDem777 (Original post)

Tue Dec 12, 2017, 08:09 PM

Dec 2017

The argument from Dems is that "then we become just like them."

Well...yeah. How has it worked out for us by being just like US? We get our ass kicked every time. The bully in the school yard always takes your lunch until you stand up and fight back. That doesn't mean you're just like the bully, it shows the other bullies that you will stand your ground and are prepared to take them on.

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Dems in blue states [View all] NCDem777 Dec 2017 OP

For the most part,you are right on. Wellstone ruled Dec 2017 #1

I agree. But... Atman Dec 2017 #2

Excellent post, and I agree with you 100%! LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #6

Hear, Hear! smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #7

I already don't give a flying fuck about the red states. BigDemVoter Dec 2017 #3

We in CA play fair. We have citizens draw wasupaloopa Dec 2017 #4

I'm not saying gerrymander NCDem777 Dec 2017 #5