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Tarheel_Dem

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26. I mean, shouldn't there be some minimum standard of accountability, even at DU?

Tue Feb 14, 2012, 07:04 PM

Feb 2012

Should a broad sweeping declaration be allowed to stand and/or go unchallenged in the face of proof to the contrary? Last poll I saw, showed the president had an 88% approval with liberals. Since there's not a single link or article in the post, why should anyone believe the poster? If the poster in question is an intellectually honest person, and I have no reason to believe otherwise, he/she will provide some backup for such a sweeping statement. And, likewise, if the poster isn't an honest person, they'll pretend not to see my request. It's that simple, doncha think?

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Thomas Friedman to Republicans: This time around you should just take a pass, try in 4 years. [View all] grantcart Feb 2012 OP

The far right needs to be crushed. Dawson Leery Feb 2012 #1

I love that they're spending scads of money which will ultimately be for naught. nt gateley Feb 2012 #2

What makes him think that in four years Loki Feb 2012 #3

They are two years from like a 46 seat swing their way in the House Cosmocat Feb 2012 #15

How can they "rethink" what they don't think about in the first place. It seems NC_Nurse Feb 2012 #4

As a flaming liberal/progressive, I want the rePIGS crushed, powdered ... mazzarro Feb 2012 #5

I vote crush them... Kalidurga Feb 2012 #6

You are being misdirected. The war isnt with the GOP, it's with the oligarchs. And they have a good rhett o rick Feb 2012 #7

+1! snot Feb 2012 #11

Yep. We have become a party of reagan democrats. Jakes Progress Feb 2012 #19

The oligarchs arent so stupid that they didnt figure out they could buy rhett o rick Feb 2012 #20

I think they saw the crazies in their republican party Jakes Progress Feb 2012 #21

The conservatives created their monster which included the wacko's. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #22

Democrats- "free pass for their own magical thinking" Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #8

GC - can you add the link? Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #9

here is the link to political wire sorry grantcart Feb 2012 #10

Thanks! Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Occupy_2012 Feb 2012 #12

with a Libertarian focus. DCBob Feb 2012 #14

Ron Paul is a Republican not an 'independent' Bluenorthwest Feb 2012 #16

I disagree. The Democratic Party is picking up ex-R'cons and independents as rhett o rick Feb 2012 #18

Mind if I call bullshit? Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #24

No, please do. great white snark Feb 2012 #25

I mean, shouldn't there be some minimum standard of accountability, even at DU? Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #26

I dont have proof. But it makes sense to me. If you have proof otherwise, I will be rhett o rick Feb 2012 #27

Doesn't really matter what I "think", because I can only speak for me. You, on the other hand, made Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #29

I did make sweeping claims that I do not have data to back up. But apparently you also rhett o rick Feb 2012 #30

"Tell us some facts on your own." Why? You haven't. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #31

I stated my opinion. If you dont agree, please give us the benefit of your insight. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #33

Who can counter bullshit? I mean you started from a false "made up" premise, and expect.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #34

At least you stated that you do not support OWS. Thanks for being honest. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #35

Same to you? And good luck hanging with Ron Paul and his racist supporters. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #36

And good luck hanging out with the other OWS haters like Hannity and O'Reilly. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #37

Try Harder! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #38

Indifference? or lack of commitment. But if you are indifferent, why do you respond in threads rhett o rick Feb 2012 #39

"But if you are indifferent, why do you respond in threads discussing OWS?" Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #41

I enjoy a good natured discussion. Cant handle the mocking emoticons. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #42

Then I guess there's nothing more to say? Good to know that "emoticons" are your tipping point.... Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #43

Are you being snarky because you are bored? Never mind, i dont care. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #44

Nope. You introduced the snark. I just followed your lead. But I'll say this, you couldn't have.. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2012 #45

I would rather have them find their best and be demolished. LiberalFighter Feb 2012 #17

He's got an interesting point of view davidpdx Feb 2012 #23

I love this, thanks for posting. I would've missed it. n/t K Gardner Feb 2012 #28

As completely and totally crazy as this sounds... Craigtee3030 Feb 2012 #32

What happened Tom? Downtown Hound Feb 2012 #40