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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:26 PM Original message |
I love John Kerry but goddamit - he supported the Iraq War. |
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killerbush (822 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
1. Watch how many people give Kerry a free pass, and |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. May be because the Connecticut senator still thinks that we were |
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killerbush (822 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. Why give Kerry a free pass, and not Lieberman?? |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:57 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. No free pass. I think he was wrong, but Lieberman is STILL wrong,. |
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killerbush (822 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:11 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. I see no difference in How both Kerry and Lieberman voted |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:14 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. I prefer that he flip-flopped and took the right position. Too bad |
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killerbush (822 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:05 PM Response to Reply #46 |
96. That's bullshit |
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neoblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:40 PM Response to Reply #42 |
61. There are times... |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. There Is A Little More To It Than That, Sir |
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killerbush (822 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:07 PM Response to Reply #16 |
115. H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E-S |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. wrong and wrong again ... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
105. Lieberman led the damned charge |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
2. He supported giving the President a bargaining tool. Bush, at |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Not too many people seem to remember the context, do they? |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. BS - Many dems voted against it (see list) - why couldn't Kerry? Huh? |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:57 PM Response to Reply #17 |
35. Some Senators, Ma'am |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #35 |
48. He made the wrong decision then - i wish he had the insight of Russ F. |
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Blaukraut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:24 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. you mean the same Feingold who voted to confirm |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:51 PM Response to Reply #53 |
90. Touche` |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 04:39 PM Response to Reply #53 |
152. yES THAT Russ Feingold - the one who tends to vote strictly on logic and |
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Blaukraut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:50 PM Response to Reply #152 |
170. sorry, his logic escapes me |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:32 PM Response to Reply #17 |
59. Because, as a candidate who would be running for President himself, |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:28 PM Response to Reply #6 |
55. Exactly--PLUS--Gore couldn't exactly vote for against the IWR, could he? |
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DesertRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 12:29 AM Response to Reply #2 |
125. Kerry stood by his "yes" vote |
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USA_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. Will the Dems Platform Finally Say ... |
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TayTay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
104. Unlikely, the Dems have not really formed a concensus on Iraq |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
4. Irritating how many did support it. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. He supported a reasonable resolution that Bush VIOLATED. When Bush went |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
39. in Kerry's own words ... |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:29 PM Response to Reply #5 |
56. And exactly what is Congress' recourse.. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:34 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Right you are--the Dems have so much power in Congress now. |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 10:12 AM Response to Reply #5 |
136. Bush did not violate the IWR |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. Kerry repented, as did Edwards |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
8. That Seems To Me An Over-Statement, Ma'am |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:46 PM Response to Reply #8 |
25. It's really not all that close to accurate (n/t) |
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MrBenchley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:32 PM Response to Reply #8 |
58. You might recall more than 70% of America did, too |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 10:28 AM Response to Reply #58 |
137. It's not 2003 anymore |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-06-06 10:47 AM Response to Reply #137 |
185. We have no majority - now what? |
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salvorhardin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
9. Too bad |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
10. What makes you think Kerry didn't speak out? |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
11. What bothers me more |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:20 PM Response to Reply #11 |
71. That's a great point. It's also best to look at history for guidance. |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
12. Gore 08 and you emphasize the war? |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:44 PM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Um sorry - he did that this morning with George Stephanopolis. eom |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. No he did NOT. He said he was against a deadline and that |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:14 PM Response to Reply #34 |
45. that works for me - i don't give a shit about deadlines as long as they |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:17 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. a shit about deadlines? |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:20 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. ...as long as....if your gunna quote me, quote me. |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:31 PM Response to Reply #51 |
57. i think you've been "drawn and quoted" ... n/t |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:37 PM Response to Reply #57 |
77. *spit take* |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:52 PM Response to Reply #45 |
92. You have GOT to be joking..... |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:14 PM Response to Reply #34 |
47. thanks, Mass !! |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:19 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. I agree totally with Gore - with official deadlines more Iraqis will die, |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:28 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. that's not at issue here ... |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:42 PM Response to Reply #54 |
62. Here's what he said and I agree... |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:57 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. then Gore is wrong on Iraq ... |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:09 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Gore thinks Bush is doing the right thing in Iraq! Is that what your |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:19 PM Response to Reply #66 |
70. no, that's not what i'm saying ... |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:30 PM Response to Reply #50 |
74. Um, that's *'s talking point, just so you know |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
44. Um OK ... do you have a link or quote or anything? |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
13. It was a resolution to go to war if options fail. The inspectors |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. No one voted to go to war. No one. Period. |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:45 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. which is why I said "supported".... |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. He did NOT support it. He said again and again he was against thisw |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:12 PM Response to Reply #33 |
43. he supported taking out saddam - said it was the "right decision" |
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Kerry fan (351 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:35 PM Response to Reply #43 |
76. Kerry said what was in his heart. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:35 PM Response to Reply #43 |
111. He specificly said that the IWR was not for regime change |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
19. Here's a way to support the call for full withdrawal |
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heartofthesiskiyou (335 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
21. My biggest two problems |
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Kerry fan (351 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
67. Heart, what does this quote of yours mean? |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
23. Well, at least Kerry is asking for pulling the troops out of Iraq |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:26 PM Response to Reply #23 |
72. I supported Kerry in 04 and I'm glad he's speaking out....yesterday |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:34 PM Response to Reply #72 |
75. Well, then it's easy for you with that litmus test |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:30 PM Response to Reply #75 |
161. Right, He opposes the war. After he voted for the war. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:35 PM Response to Reply #23 |
163. He damned well ought to |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
24. No they didn't. |
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Old and In the Way (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
26. I guess it must be a slow news day here today...... |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:37 PM Response to Reply #26 |
164. If a nobody pastor in rural Iowa could see what Bush was up to |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
27. Another Dem bashing thread |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:54 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. There seems to be an epidemy today. I wonder why? |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Yep, I wonder why too n/t |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:57 PM Response to Reply #27 |
36. Kerry voted for the resolution because he was scared of appearing |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:58 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. So yearn for authenticity without attacking other people. |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. no - I'm pissed...or is that not allowed now. eom |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:08 PM Response to Reply #36 |
116. If you believe what you say, Kerry may end up the best viable candidate |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
154. Exactly!! A president needs a functioning spine!! n/t |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. In the dem primary debate Kerry said it was the right decision... |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 05:53 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Which one - do you have a link? and what was the right decision? |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:07 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. found a bunch of links.... |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #28 |
82. In his debate with Bush, Gore PLEDGED to get tougher on Iraq as president. |
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Lefty-Taylor (310 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
52. Yes he supported the war like so many political cowards. Feingold, on the |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:47 PM Response to Reply #52 |
63. you got it lefty - that's kind of my point. I think he gave in to fear of |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 06:49 PM Response to Reply #52 |
64. Who did you vote for in 2004? n/t |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:17 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. who me? Kerry. why do you ask? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #69 |
80. My post isn't a response to yours, is it? n/t |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:39 PM Response to Reply #52 |
79. Why don't you read both Feingold and Kerry's IWR speeches and analyze |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:17 PM Response to Reply #52 |
155. Nor Durbin, nor others |
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Kerry fan (351 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
68. Lieberman is George Bush's favorite democratic senator... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:06 PM Response to Reply #68 |
97. Deleted message |
ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:08 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. RW BS promotion! n/t |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:12 PM Response to Reply #97 |
118. He's actually one of the more consistent Senators |
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DesertRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
73. I agree with you |
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beachmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 07:39 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. That's great. But Gore wasn't up for any election. |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:26 PM Response to Reply #78 |
83. "WAS A CENTRIST" |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 10:11 AM Response to Reply #83 |
135. Most DEms DID OPPOSE THE WAR from the get-go - the resolution didn't |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 01:59 PM Response to Reply #135 |
140. and you let a certain Senator off the hook for voting "yes" on the IWR |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:03 PM Response to Reply #140 |
144. He was FOR weapons inspectors getting back in and had been since 1998 - |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:11 PM Response to Reply #144 |
146. too bad he was "for" the IWR |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:30 PM Response to Reply #146 |
148. I disagree - the IWR was WORKING - that's why Bush had to violate it. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:39 PM Response to Reply #146 |
149. That's such BS |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 04:21 PM Response to Reply #149 |
151. He voted "yes" on the IWR - that's the truth, not BS |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:10 PM Response to Reply #151 |
153. "abdication of war-declaring powers to him" is nonsense! |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:18 PM Response to Reply #153 |
156. It's a fact, Jack. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:30 PM Response to Reply #156 |
159. It's not a fact! It's your spin! n/t |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:40 PM Response to Reply #159 |
165. if it makes you feel better |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:30 PM Response to Reply #156 |
160. It's not a fact! It's your spin! n/t |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:22 PM Response to Reply #73 |
81. How do you know Gore wouldn't have voted for it as a senator? He PLEDGED |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:38 PM Response to Reply #81 |
87. let's do the math |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:49 PM Response to Reply #87 |
89. I didn't - I said had Gore not left DC and was in the same SENATE role |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:52 PM Response to Reply #89 |
93. Perhaps what you might want to consider facing |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:05 PM Response to Reply #93 |
95. No - it's an answer for when people say with certainty that had Gore voted |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #95 |
103. Considering Gore opposed the war from the start, |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:30 PM Response to Reply #103 |
119. I think it would be wrong to say that Gore would vote for it |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:09 PM Response to Reply #93 |
99. The fact is that this thread is exactly the same thing. The OP finds |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:24 PM Response to Reply #99 |
107. the OP would have been better served to oppose ALL |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #73 |
84. me neither |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
85. I AGREE WITH YOU |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
86. Kerry didn't directly vote for the war- he didn't start it Bush did. |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:40 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. A convenient rationalization. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #88 |
102. It does more than just work, it is the truth and is very sincere. |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:26 PM Response to Reply #102 |
109. It would help if you were paying attention. |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 08:51 PM Response to Reply #86 |
91. in Kerry's own words ... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:04 PM Response to Reply #91 |
94. An acknowledgement last weekend |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:18 PM Response to Reply #94 |
101. Kerry acknowledged that he "went to war" ... |
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TayTay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:31 PM Response to Reply #101 |
110. I think Kerry finds Iraq to be a giant clusterfuck |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:36 PM Response to Reply #110 |
112. just to be clear ... |
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TayTay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:45 PM Response to Reply #112 |
114. Okay. I don't think so either. I don't many besides Bush did. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:52 PM Response to Reply #110 |
171. He screwed up, |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:39 PM Response to Reply #101 |
120. I don't read that as clearly as you do |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:22 PM Response to Reply #94 |
106. Kerry is adult enough to recognize the consequences of his vote. |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:24 PM Response to Reply #106 |
108. well said ... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:36 PM Response to Reply #106 |
113. Bush going to war is not a consequence of the vote. |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:33 AM Response to Reply #113 |
130. what language in IWR did Bush violate |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 10:33 AM Response to Reply #130 |
138. You're even being disingenuous about this! |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:41 PM Response to Reply #138 |
166. how does that prove I'm disingenuous |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:15 PM Response to Reply #166 |
178. No it always was, but you've seen it before: |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 07:27 PM Response to Reply #178 |
182. where's this "last resort" language |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #106 |
177. He can have my congratulations, but not my primary vote n/t |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:30 AM Response to Reply #86 |
129. Congress only has the power to start a war |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 07:23 PM Response to Reply #129 |
181. WWII was the last declared war (before Afghanistan ) |
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Fabio (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
100. Post is so transparent |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:10 PM Response to Reply #100 |
117. You are the first 'Fabio' I ever wanted to kiss! |
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demdiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #117 |
122. babylonsister & Fabio sitting in a tree .... |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:49 PM Response to Reply #122 |
123. Tis so cute someone caught that, demdiva! Gracias! nt |
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demdiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 11:00 PM Response to Reply #123 |
124. I try :) |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-04-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #100 |
121. transparent was voting aye for the resolution for political reasons.... |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 12:52 AM Response to Reply #121 |
127. Good Lord, Ma'am! |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:36 AM Response to Reply #127 |
131. 2000+ of our soldiers dead becuase of this political calculation |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:31 PM Response to Reply #131 |
162. That Is A Considerable Over-Statement, Sir |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:44 PM Response to Reply #162 |
168. So by that logic |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #168 |
173. Again, Sir, An Overstatement |
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CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:00 PM Response to Reply #173 |
175. Look in the US constitution |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:03 PM Response to Reply #175 |
176. We Both Know What The Constitution Says, Sir |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #176 |
179. Or as Bush himself once said, |
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Fabio (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:51 AM Response to Reply #121 |
128. I am not seeing how i denied that. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 07:06 AM Response to Reply #121 |
133. Wrong! You don't know what you're talking about and have no clue |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 04:19 PM Response to Reply #133 |
150. rationalization, equivocation, self-deceit |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:22 PM Response to Reply #133 |
157. Iraq. War. Resolution. |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
126. So you pick someone who didn't have to make the choice |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 06:54 AM Response to Original message |
132. So much energy, in so many threads.... |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 08:36 AM Response to Reply #132 |
134. Thank you.... |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 10:46 AM Response to Reply #132 |
139. Nah, it's fun tearing down democrats n/t |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
141. I would disagree that Kerry supported the war in Iraq |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 02:54 PM Response to Reply #141 |
143. Huh?? He voted for the resolution thinking GWB wouldn't use force? |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:21 PM Response to Reply #143 |
147. Isn't it shocking: American's elected a dishonest president! Twice! n/t |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:26 PM Response to Reply #143 |
158. Exactly! I never understand this argument.... |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:42 PM Response to Reply #158 |
167. But you did vote for Kerry! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:48 PM Response to Reply #167 |
169. I was given no better choice |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #169 |
172. No one forces you to vote for a candidate, that's your decision! n/t |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 05:58 PM Response to Reply #172 |
174. Yes it is |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 07:17 PM Response to Reply #169 |
180. Kerry didn't paint Dean as a leftish extremist |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-06-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #180 |
183. IWR was support of the war |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
142. I see three possible reasons for Democrats supporting the IWAR |
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musical_soul (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-05-06 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
145. Welcome to my world. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-06-06 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
184. So did John Murtha - hate him |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-06-06 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
186. Remember Colbert about Bush's convictions? |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-06-06 11:12 AM Response to Reply #186 |
187. I care about Darfur, and give to groups working there |
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