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DeepModem Mom
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:09 AM Original message |
For Edwards and Kerry, a Relationship That Never Quite Fit |
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Cameron27
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
1. I'd like to know the legal basis that Edwards' would have |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:20 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I would like to know that, too |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
17. Let's check the credentials of the author of this article |
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beachmom
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:53 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. So pointing out the Swift Boat LIES is what you consider pro-Kerry???? |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
48. What is wrong is a journalist who is clearly (even if rightfully) pro-Kerry |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:33 AM Response to Reply #48 |
65. No - you are reading it with the knowledge that Kerry was right |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:08 AM Response to Reply #65 |
73. The author notes that the American people supported Kerry, I believe. |
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karynnj
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Fri Nov-23-07 02:15 AM Response to Reply #73 |
88. As I said reread the article |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. The FACTS reswifts ARE ProKerry. Issue of Iraq withdrawal timetable bill is ProKerry. |
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NewYorkerfromMass
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Wed Nov-21-07 03:17 PM Response to Reply #22 |
39. The Times expose of the SwiftLiars of Agust '04 was excellent |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 03:29 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Exactly - Edwards should be BEHIND what they did in 2004 as WINNERS instead |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:16 PM Response to Reply #22 |
47. The point is not that the author is wrong but that she |
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MethuenProgressive
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
35. If Kerry had picked a strong running mate like Wes Clark, we would've won. |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 03:54 PM Response to Reply #35 |
43. Clark WAS Kerry's spokesperson on swifts - Clark and Cleland led that counter |
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THUNDER HANDS
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
2. I love lawyers |
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Alexander
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
3. Now that Edwards has no job, it's easy to portray himself as a liberal. |
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mtnsnake
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:40 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. "Students of his Senate career know better" |
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Alexander
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:49 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I never liked how he was running for President right out of the gate. |
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info being
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Wed Nov-21-07 03:46 PM Response to Reply #11 |
41. Because that's his only choice, isn't it. |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
5. Interesting division here |
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Cameron27
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:27 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Edwards wanted to show conviction |
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Alexander
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:28 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. The same conviction he's not showing now |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:45 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Sad, though |
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Tom Rinaldo
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:09 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. The race was extremely close. I think it would have made a difference |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:19 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. And Kerry spoke out against the occupation very, very early on |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:04 PM Response to Reply #23 |
32. That wasn't the problem - the DNC's failure to secure election process allowed the RNC |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. I think it was part of the problem |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:19 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. You mean RNC would've had to steal 6 or 7 million votes instead of 5 million? |
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BootinUp
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:44 PM Response to Reply #32 |
54. Nonsense. n/t |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Did you say that to RFK? Dan Rather? |
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BootinUp
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:08 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. In order to control or prevent |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:14 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. There must be strong and alert party infrastructure at every level where the votes are allowed |
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BootinUp
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Wed Nov-21-07 09:50 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Have you read this report |
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blm
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:46 PM Response to Reply #62 |
81. Did you read RFK's report? Bill Clinton's view on RFK report? Dan Rather's report? |
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sundancekid
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:45 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. ding ding ding - we have a facts-based winner ... kudos |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:43 AM Response to Reply #21 |
67. In August - he was following Clinton's, Shrum's and other |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:39 AM Response to Reply #12 |
66. The point is - he did |
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Adelante
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Fri Nov-23-07 10:13 AM Response to Reply #66 |
89. Yes, I do know that |
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beachmom
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
8. This is old news, and there is nothing new in the article. |
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cali
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:36 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. why not? It's new article and gives new info |
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beachmom
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:37 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Honestly, I have read most of what was in that article before. |
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Cameron27
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I think it's pretty interesting myself, |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
14. So, Kerry did not have the leadership ability even to lead his |
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Adelante
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Kerry refused to comment on the article |
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. I agree Kerry should not have conceded to pick Edwards as a running mate |
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FrenchieCat
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:26 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. If I recall, the media pressure was intense as to whom Kerry should select........ |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:58 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. Carville and Begala were pushing Edwards. |
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madmunchie
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:07 PM Response to Reply #26 |
56. I thought from way back then that Kerry did not choose JE, but |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:55 AM Response to Reply #26 |
64. Kerry is a great speaker and a wonderful person, but he does not |
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blm
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #64 |
82. BALONEY - You think IranContra, BCCI happened because DC powerstructure |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Nov-22-07 06:28 PM Response to Reply #64 |
85. Having strength requires conveying a sense of strength. |
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MethuenProgressive
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #16 |
36. Absolutely. The Edwards pick was a disappointment at first, a disaster by the end. |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:41 PM Response to Reply #16 |
52. Who do you think Kerry should have chosen? |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:58 AM Response to Reply #52 |
69. Gary Hart |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:06 AM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Gary Hart, unfortunately, made a stupid mistake many years ago. |
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karynnj
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Fri Nov-23-07 02:10 AM Response to Reply #70 |
87. That was in 1984 |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:22 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. Baloney. Edwards generated this article and obviously believes Kerry-Edwards did NOT win |
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mtnsnake
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:54 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. "Kerry has more bravery and integrity than TEN of Edwards" |
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MethuenProgressive
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:30 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. Absolutely true. Man v mouse. |
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Wed Nov-21-07 03:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. Are you a Progressive? |
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MethuenProgressive
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Wed Nov-21-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Edwards is a fauxgressive. Poll driven positions, as are his, aren't progressive... |
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BootinUp
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:43 PM Response to Reply #45 |
53. Oh come on |
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ClarkUSA
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:10 AM Response to Reply #45 |
74. It's Hillaryous hearing a Clinton supporter complain about poll-driven positions. |
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ClarkUSA
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #42 |
72. Hillaryworlders hate Edwards because of his recent strong criticism of their Queen. |
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mtnsnake
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Thu Nov-22-07 08:49 AM Response to Reply #72 |
77. Are you here for any other reason than to bash Hillary supporters? |
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ClarkUSA
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Thu Nov-22-07 11:28 AM Response to Reply #77 |
78. I was merely answering the question. |
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Jai4WKC08
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:39 PM Response to Reply #78 |
79. What nonsense |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
51. Your theory is just to wierd to earn a response. |
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blm
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:19 PM Response to Reply #51 |
60. Baloney - And I know FIRSTHAND from NC political reporters that Edwards |
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sandnsea
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
27. Total distortion of the article |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #27 |
50. How could Edwards have rebutted the Swiftboaters. |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #50 |
71. Please re-read the 2006 article |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Nov-22-07 06:27 PM Response to Reply #71 |
84. The problem for Kerry was that he really was not forceful enough. |
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karynnj
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Fri Nov-23-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. Compare 2004 Kerry with 2004 Edwards |
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JDPriestly
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Fri Nov-23-07 11:09 AM Response to Reply #86 |
90. Where does the assumption that the VP takes the harder attacks come from? |
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karynnj
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Sat Nov-24-07 11:40 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Ok - It is MAKING the attacks NOT TAKING the Attacks. |
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Inuca
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Wed Nov-21-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #14 |
46. Your "contributions" to this discussion |
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JDPriestly
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Wed Nov-21-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. I don't resent Kerry. I like Edwards. |
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Inuca
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Wed Nov-21-07 06:18 PM Response to Reply #49 |
59. Thank you for the reply |
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creeksneakers2
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Wed Nov-21-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #49 |
61. The article was well balanced. |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:12 AM Response to Reply #49 |
75. Kerry has taken responsibility repeatedly |
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karynnj
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
68. Except that it is a normal assumption that the VP will follow |
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Thu Nov-22-07 07:54 AM Response to Reply #14 |
76. Kerry not presidential material? |
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
83. The NYTimes is not exactly a newspaper that likes Kerry, so there is no surprise that |
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Wed Nov-21-07 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
18. "Mr. Edwards and others believed he had done surprisingly well in the primaries |
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FrenchieCat
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Wed Nov-21-07 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
25. ! |
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mzmolly
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
31. What a shame. Ego's and blame. |
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Wed Nov-21-07 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
38. Edwards: “conviction” and “bold ideas” |
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Wed Nov-21-07 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
44. “the same person I’ve always been.” |
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paynebs
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Wed Nov-21-07 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
63. not the same |
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Mass
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #63 |
80. Is there anything new here? If not, why does the NYT need to write this article. |
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Sun Nov-25-07 12:37 AM Response to Original message |
92. Kerry did what he had to do |
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