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PlanetBev
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Sat Dec-18-04 08:59 PM Original message |
My 83 year old dad is scared to death about the rise of Fascism in US |
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NMDemDist2
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. my inlaws have thrown up their hands and given up |
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Pachamama
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Sun Dec-19-04 03:35 AM Response to Reply #1 |
94. Sorry to hear that...my Inlaws refuse to give up...in fact, even after we |
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NMDemDist2
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Sun Dec-19-04 06:54 AM Response to Reply #94 |
100. and try we did weekend after weekend, night after night |
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HysteryDiagnosis
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
2. O'really pulls a sex stunt and avoids impeachment (figuratively speaking) |
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MADem
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
3. I have heard the same concerns from a number of that generation |
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Gloria
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
4. My 82 year old mother thinks it's WONDERFUL!! She is |
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PlanetBev
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. My dad calls Hannity a "Fascist Fucker" |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:32 PM Response to Reply #6 |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:50 AM Response to Reply #6 |
79. that's extremely funny, your father has a real way with words. Your |
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mikh
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:18 PM Response to Reply #79 |
103. ...is that an example |
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:09 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. The event of Fascism. |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:14 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. ...for Fascism |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:25 AM Response to Reply #12 |
89. And now it is happening through TV mostly. I am fascinated how many |
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Sara Beverley
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:28 PM Response to Reply #4 |
22. Maybe we should organize a "Senior March on Washington" |
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JohnOneillsMemory
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
48. That's what I was thinking: WWII Vets For Truth! Amazing story to tell!! |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:33 AM Response to Reply #48 |
70. Sadly it probably |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:54 AM Response to Reply #4 |
80. this is exactly how every single person I know in that age group |
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gristy
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
5. My dad is 80 and he is very concerned |
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n2mark
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. I'm retired and am also concerned |
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GetTheRightVote
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:07 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. My mother is real concern and wishes * would disappear, not good to elders |
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DebJ
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
9. Oh noo....I missed the show!! Are there any links on the net? |
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PlanetBev
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Deb, go to PBS.org |
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BrklynLiberal
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. It usually repeats on Sunday night. |
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Skink
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. That's becuase... |
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TexasChick
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
11. Not to veterans or veteran moms and dads, but just to anybody who will |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:35 AM Response to Reply #11 |
71. The same things are |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:59 AM Response to Reply #11 |
81. I think most people are apolitical and therefore don't pay much |
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Tace
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
13. My Parents -- Early 70's -- Drank The KoolAid Long Ago |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
16. ...I sure have... |
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China_cat
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
18. My mother-in-law died Thursday |
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Disturbed
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. The People's History of the United States. |
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SillyGoose
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Sun Dec-19-04 02:02 AM Response to Reply #18 |
92. I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and your family. |
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babylonsister
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Sun Dec-19-04 06:20 PM Response to Reply #18 |
109. China Cat, I'm sorry for your loss, |
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Just Me
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
19. I've been having conversations with their survivors. |
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scarletwoman
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
20. My 78 year old WWII vet father is furious! |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:05 PM Response to Reply #20 |
28. ...as an old hippie... |
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annabanana
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:36 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. YOU may have been self indulgent... |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:28 PM Response to Reply #35 |
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scarletwoman
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:56 PM Response to Reply #28 |
40. Not sure how to answer your question... |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:26 PM Response to Reply #40 |
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scarletwoman
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:31 AM Response to Reply #43 |
67. Set in my ways? |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:37 AM Response to Reply #20 |
72. It's sad that |
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pattyloutwo
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
23. my parents too |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:41 AM Response to Reply #23 |
74. My grandparents |
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wellstone dem
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
24. My 86 yar old Dad too. |
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GreatAuntK
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:53 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. I've never broken thru to Dad on *. |
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rwenos
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
25. My 83 Year Old Dad is Pissed Too |
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shockra
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Sun Dec-19-04 08:59 AM Response to Reply #25 |
101. MS Drugs |
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
27. My dad 77, Korean war vet concerned... |
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Sparkly
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
29. I had a friend who was in his 80's in the 1980's... |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. ..yes... |
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Sparkly
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:14 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. I think he was trying to tell me how easy it'd be to subvert it |
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:25 PM Response to Reply #31 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:44 PM Response to Reply #33 |
51. Valyooz... SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!................. |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:48 PM Response to Reply #51 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:49 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. muito bem |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:55 PM Response to Reply #55 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:00 AM Response to Reply #57 |
60. danke |
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Pachamama
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Sun Dec-19-04 03:40 AM Response to Reply #60 |
95. Wow! That's the best image of Bush yet Swamp Rodent! Hey, where did the |
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Nordic
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
32. My 70 year old veteran Dad is a RW neo-con koolaid drinker |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. ...maybe he does... |
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:40 PM Response to Reply #34 |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:30 PM Response to Reply #36 |
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Nordic
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:42 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. he despises Michael Moore and won't even look at anything |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:45 AM Response to Reply #32 |
77. I think the thing with |
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Digit
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
38. My mother would be livid |
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riverwalker
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
39. my Dad is 86 and former POW |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:46 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. Islamofascists? |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:52 PM Response to Reply #53 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:56 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. "mikh Truth Hates Delay?" |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:59 PM Response to Reply #58 |
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Swamp Rat
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:01 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Ahh, a watcher. |
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Pachamama
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Sun Dec-19-04 03:49 AM Response to Reply #53 |
96. Strange...I think I know this "Mikh" character...his style of writing, his |
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mikh
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:25 PM Response to Reply #96 |
104. Rocco lives! |
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RandomKoolzip
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:45 PM Response to Reply #104 |
105. McCartyite stereotyping with no corporate/state power behind it |
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mikh
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:36 AM Response to Reply #105 |
110. ...sorry |
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RandomKoolzip
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Mon Dec-20-04 01:09 AM Response to Reply #110 |
111. Yeah? Then taking you seriously is going to be hard. |
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Swamp Rat
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:41 AM Response to Reply #111 |
112. LOL! |
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Royal Observer
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
41. Just a question |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
42. Remind Him That 49% (At Least) Oppose The Policies of the Iron Heel |
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mikh
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:46 PM Response to Reply #42 |
52. ...too right mate... |
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SillyGoose
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:27 PM Response to Original message |
44. Yep. My 76 y/o Dad is a WW2 vet (Navy SeaBee) |
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:09 AM Response to Reply #44 |
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Nordic
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:30 AM Response to Reply #62 |
66. you can't help yourself, can you? |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:49 AM Response to Reply #44 |
78. Great for your dad! |
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SillyGoose
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:07 AM Response to Reply #78 |
83. Thanks for the info...I will check them out. He will love them. |
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Sat Dec-18-04 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
46. My Dad's 83 as well |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:44 AM Response to Reply #46 |
76. my father was a WW2 vet and in for 4.5 years and he hated |
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SillyGoose
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:44 AM Response to Reply #46 |
90. Your dad is an absolute a pisser! God bless Him! |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
63. Actually an 85 yr. old vet I know sees nothing wrong with Bush |
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:24 AM Response to Reply #63 |
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Nordic
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:32 AM Response to Reply #65 |
69. enjoy your stay |
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Nordic
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:38 AM Response to Reply #69 |
73. ah, how delightful! Thanks, mods! |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:41 AM Response to Reply #73 |
75. may I ask what the deleted person wrote? I missed it. I hope it |
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Nordic
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:09 AM Response to Reply #75 |
84. it was just a really incompetent disruptor |
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barb162
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:15 AM Response to Reply #84 |
85. thank you Nordic!!!! |
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Swamp Rat
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Sun Dec-19-04 06:38 AM Response to Reply #84 |
99. That was too easy... thanks for cleanin' up. |
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mikh
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:54 PM Response to Reply #99 |
102. Actually mate... |
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Swamp Rat
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Sun Dec-19-04 04:52 PM Response to Reply #102 |
108. Touché |
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Sun Dec-19-04 06:36 AM Response to Reply #75 |
98. Doesn't matter... |
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
64. My Dad is 84. He has always voted republican. We don't talk politics much, |
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UTDemocrat8204
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Sun Dec-19-04 12:32 AM Response to Original message |
68. I definietly agree |
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Liberty Belle
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
82. My dad lost his grandparents, aunts & uncles in concentration camps. |
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
86. Not only your 83 year old dad |
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
87. Before he died in late 2002 |
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:52 AM Response to Reply #87 |
91. Just before my grandfather (life-long republican) died in 2003 |
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DavidFL
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Sun Dec-19-04 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
88. Yes... |
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Sun Dec-19-04 02:06 AM Response to Original message |
93. Oh yes. My mother and many of her friends who were children during WWII |
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Sun Dec-19-04 04:30 AM Response to Original message |
97. Hoover shot the vets. |
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Sun Dec-19-04 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
106. My parents both drank the Kool-aid |
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Sun Dec-19-04 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
107. My dad |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:44 AM Response to Reply #107 |
113. Fascism is alive and well... |
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Mon Dec-20-04 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
114. my folks are in their late 70s -- experienced WWII internment |
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