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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:21 AM Original message |
We hear a lot about "CHANGE" from Obama - HOW is he going to CHANGE the way WASHINGTON works? |
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Iwasthere
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
1. It is quite simple |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Now that is a completely substancless response |
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seriousstan
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Such detail underwhelms me, Could you detail his plans? |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #1 |
10. more than that, he is going to take his fund raising model to Washington |
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Benhurst
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
14. Yeah. He'll ignore all the bundled funds brought to his campaign by |
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Tellurian
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #14 |
140. Maybe he means Oprah's "pennies".. |
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madmom
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
189. IF big interest were indeed "so scared" they would have knocked him out like they did Edwards! |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:44 PM Response to Reply #189 |
194. At this point, assuming Obama gets the nod.. |
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madmom
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #1 |
191. deleted..dupe |
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onehandle
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
2. This should be fun. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I figure, it's time to quit talking about bullshit flag pin crap and get into the nitty gritty |
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
3. There is very little he can do but he's too naive to know that. nt |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Isn't he over 30? An adult? A lawyer? He can't be that naiive. |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #3 |
16. I wonder who has more experience, intelligence and education |
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papau
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
5. Simple -his need for GOP LOVE means he is owned by the GOP - and they will love his 4 years |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:29 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Haha |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
7. He will use the power of the people, to create the pressure to change |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #7 |
15. Yeah, and my question remains unanswered. HOW? |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:34 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. It's similar to the model JFK used, you start to hold members of Congress |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:37 AM Response to Reply #22 |
29. That is exactly what EVERY president in office does in order to get Congress to pass legislation. |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:40 AM Response to Reply #29 |
37. Most lack the intelligence, charimsa and leadership ability |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #37 |
74. Sho nuff |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:42 AM Response to Reply #22 |
39. That sounds like business as usual |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:45 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Reagan used those tools to change Washington and the Country for the worse |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #7 |
27. I'm sorry, but what is that supposed to mean? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #27 |
40. True, this represents hope at the least |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #27 |
41. What you have is known as LIMITED thinking |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #41 |
46. So let's read some of your ideas. |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:49 AM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I will once you explain why we should even vote |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:54 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. Oh - so you were ASKING me a question. |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #52 |
58. Yes, shocking isn't it? You are trying to create a false no win scenerio |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:00 AM Response to Reply #58 |
61. Because the question posed in this thread is exactly how that change will happen! |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #61 |
63. I already explained that. Obama will use a hybrid of the Reagan and Kennedy models |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #63 |
69. First of all, it's interesting that you hearken back to the days of Reagan and Kennedy... |
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NJmaverick
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #69 |
80. You seem to be grasping at straws |
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RaleighNCDUer
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #27 |
62. By not buying into the power structure as it is to gain the office |
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Critters2
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #62 |
152. He didn't do this in Springfield. He was completely beholden to |
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onehandle
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #7 |
95. Bush got a lot of individual donations too. How'd that go? |
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NYCGirl
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
11. If you've been watching his campaign and how it's been financed, etc., |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:32 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Washington is still operating the exact same way as far as I can see |
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NYCGirl
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:33 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Dean's started it, and Obama's perfected it. The grassroots are growing. NT |
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hedgehog
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #18 |
109. Dean lost while Obama is winning. Is that a big enough difference for you? nt |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #11 |
71. RIGHT!! |
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Pawel K
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
12. He is not part of the DLC, He was right one the Iraq war, and he doesn't take money from lobbyists |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:34 AM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Sure, but HOW is HE going to CHANGE WASHINGTON??? |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #24 |
72. Do you understand that the money is the root of the reason DC is fucked up? Take the money out & DC |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #72 |
87. Yeah, like Dean did way back when? |
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Pawel K
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #24 |
125. If you refuse to accept my explaination because of your bias that's your problem, not mine. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
17. I'm sure this wont satisfy you, but I trust him like I trusted Dean in 04. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #17 |
28. I understand, and that was an honest answer |
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The Traveler
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
19. Big goals ... long odds ... but right now the best game in town |
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WHEN CRABS ROAR
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
21. Have you been listening ? He has been asking each of us to get |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #21 |
31. Great. That's great... |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #31 |
45. What, AND HOW? HOW? HOW? |
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butterfly77
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:24 AM Response to Reply #45 |
91. I think you are trying to portray him as some dummy.. |
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WHEN CRABS ROAR
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:05 AM Response to Reply #31 |
68. Soo you need someone to hold your hand. for starters just pick |
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here_is_to_hope
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:26 PM Response to Reply #31 |
107. The way you and others should have been involved all along... |
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Lilith Velkor
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #107 |
122. Plenty of us |
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here_is_to_hope
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #122 |
126. I dont follow... |
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mwb970
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
23. You are actually saying that *nobody* can change Washington, right? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #23 |
30. No, you made your own point up and answered it |
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mwb970
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:50 AM Response to Reply #30 |
50. I see your point. Do you see mine? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. I see how you are reminded of that game, but this is not that game |
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mwb970
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. OK, you win. |
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blm
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
25. He is an advocate for open government. Clintons are tools for Closed Government that protects |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. First of all I don't want to hear about the Clintons |
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blm
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:53 AM Response to Reply #36 |
51. Well, closed government is what DEFINES the Clintons. And you side with them against Obama |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:57 AM Response to Reply #51 |
56. Again, I do NOT support the CLINTONS and I will NOT defend them |
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blm
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #56 |
103. Open government v closed government is the key point you ignore. Obama sides with open |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #103 |
105. First of all, you must define "Open govermnment" and "Closed government" |
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Egnever
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #105 |
146. It is the basis of how he creates change |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #146 |
148. Doesn't answer the OP, sorry |
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cali
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
26. bwahaha. YOU? converted? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 07:38 PM Response to Reply #26 |
171. God if you weren't so special I'd respond in kind |
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
32. You fail to understand the power that YOU as an American have. You want |
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
33. This is the funniest thread I have seen in ages! n/t |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #33 |
38. I'm perfectly serious |
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Straight Shooter
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #33 |
81. I think it's one of the most ironic. n/t |
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BlueIdaho
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
34. Absurd |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:44 AM Response to Reply #34 |
42. Once again, no substance and a false dichotomy |
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graycem
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:04 AM Response to Reply #42 |
67. He's doing it now... |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #67 |
77. I agree he's done a lot to bring in new voters and energize people |
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mckeown1128
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
35. Example: |
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Writer
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #35 |
65. So... instead of taxes we're switching to donations? |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:19 AM Response to Reply #65 |
86. Because it proves Washington doesn't need it to win? hunh, do you realize how much money it takes to |
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
44. By actually trying to help the country and not donors. n/t |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. You do know that politicans have been trying to do that for decades, right? |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:24 AM Response to Reply #47 |
90. Trying?! He's the only one I see succeeding!! Come on dude, you have to know the effect of campaign |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #90 |
92. Dude, I wish I could see how raising campaign cash translates into CHANGE |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:43 AM Response to Reply #92 |
96. Ref: My response #94. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #96 |
99. Yup, if I saw Barack Obama demonstrating, standing for something |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:54 AM Response to Reply #99 |
102. Are you, by chance, somewhere between the ages of 28 and 45? n/t |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:00 PM Response to Reply #102 |
104. No, why? |
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #104 |
117. I do a lot of research into generational attitudes as connected to history. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #117 |
121. haha, sure, 49, not that it makes any difference |
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Avalux
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
49. He can't do it alone; we need to do it with his leadership. |
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BzaDem
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
53. I'm really amazed that no one has actually substantively responded. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Based on this thread alone, you have plenty of material to support your assertion |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #57 |
73. Let me level with you: You're not going to get any. |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #73 |
83. The foundation of the Washington structure is money. If the politicians can get more money from... |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:37 AM Response to Reply #83 |
94. There. Now we have it. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #73 |
85. I posted methods in this thread but no one has been able to tell how Obama's going to do it |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #85 |
88. That would assume the DNC isn't part of the problem. To me money is the oil of DC and if you change |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #53 |
78. We already have, he doesn't owe anyone he can raise money from the people and doesnt need the ... |
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graycem
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:15 AM Response to Reply #53 |
82. Those ARE the specifics... |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #82 |
84. Also if politicians can get money from the people vs. the lobbyist etc that too me makes them more |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:25 PM Response to Reply #53 |
128. I'm sure that you've heard him.. |
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NashVegas
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
59. He's Gonna Change the Tone! |
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SeaLyons
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
60. Obama is not going to change anything in Washington.... |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:11 AM Response to Reply #60 |
75. By acting like them? Yeah right, we've already seen the "change" Hillary is trying to bring |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #60 |
89. This thead is not about Hillary |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
64. An honest attempt at an answer |
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ItNerd4life
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #64 |
116. My additions to your thoughts |
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butterfly77
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
66. For one thing he will get the whole country working together... |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
70. By raising money from the little person instead of big donors therebye not oweing anyone. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
76. He has already begun to do so. |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #76 |
79. Yeap, he doesn't need the influence of the rich, lobbyist, DC consultant class etc because he can... |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
93. WE are helping fund his campaign... |
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Jennicut
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
97. Its simple. Hillary believes in working within the current system, Obama envisions a better one. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:50 AM Response to Reply #97 |
100. This thread is not about Hillary |
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zulchzulu
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
98. Let's start right from the top |
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Kablooie
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
101. Actually it depends on how the new Congress breaks down. |
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damonm
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
106. OK, I'll take a swing - he's already started... |
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knixphan
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #106 |
110. perfect. |
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uponit7771
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:33 PM Response to Reply #106 |
123. I too believe if you expose the money you change peoples actions from ground up |
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mopinko
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
108. the same way that harold washington brought change to a racially |
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nichomachus
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
111. He probably can't change it entirely |
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Eurobabe
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
112. C'ya! |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #112 |
124. Thanks for the kick :) |
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VenusRising
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
113. The Obama Organizing Fellowship is one way. |
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Hestia
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
114. Since non of us (that I know of) have ever actually sat in the Oval Office |
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SoCalDem
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Tue Apr-22-08 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
115. Ever hear of the bully-pulpit? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #115 |
136. Well, we know the agenda is CHANGE |
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SoCalDem
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #136 |
149. I DID answer.. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:01 PM Response to Reply #149 |
151. If my mechanic says my car is broken and he's going to change it for the better |
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Laurab
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
118. I can't recommend this thread because |
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GoldieAZ49
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
119. He's gonna HOPE |
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cottonseed
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Tue Apr-22-08 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
120. He'll stop the Clinton family hand-off for one. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #120 |
132. Well, that's a puny reason for voting for Obama |
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timtom
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
127. Lot of fussing on this thread. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:36 PM Response to Reply #127 |
130. Now, if He promised THESE, on the record, I'd be behind him in a heartbeat |
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timtom
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #130 |
138. As a Kucinich supporter |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #138 |
144. Me too |
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timtom
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #144 |
153. Let me say this about JFK |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #153 |
154. I hear ya, but I'm not a fan of faith-based voting |
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #127 |
157. Have you considered running? Cuz I'd vote for you!! nt |
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earth mom
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
129. Obama will do NOTHING to change the status quo. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
131. No one knows. How can it be "change we can believe in" when you don't know what "change" it is? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #131 |
137. I'm really sorry to have to ask the question |
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MethuenProgressive
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
133. It's not surprising that DU's BO followers have been unable to answer the OP's question. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #133 |
139. I have HOPE that this will CHANGE |
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MethuenProgressive
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #139 |
143. "Vote for me and Hope I'll Change!" |
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Guava Jelly
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
134. how is she? |
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ProSense
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #134 |
135. Good question. This is just another Obama is just as bad as Hillary OP. n/t |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #135 |
142. This thread is not about Hillary |
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ProSense
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #142 |
155. That's why candidates have campaign sites: |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #155 |
159. Why does it have to be about someone other than Obama? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #134 |
141. Once more, this thread is about OBAMA |
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Guava Jelly
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #141 |
158. Soon this will all be over and she can go back to the senate |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #158 |
160. Once more, please refrain from posting about Hillary, this thread is about Obama |
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Guava Jelly
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #160 |
162. little by little |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #162 |
165. Your "memory" is faulty |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
145. Well, he won't have the Big Money Monkey on his back due to his 1 million donors. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
147. He said he would run a new kind of campaign, look how that worked out. |
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Tue Apr-22-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #147 |
150. Maybe if he told us HOW he's going to effect this CHANGE it would be uniting |
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Milo_Bloom
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
156. He's actually made it quite clear. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:57 PM Response to Reply #156 |
163. Look, the people have the power of the voting booth |
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Milo_Bloom
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Tue Apr-22-08 05:46 PM Response to Reply #163 |
170. But they don't use it and THAT is the problem. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 07:54 PM Response to Reply #170 |
173. There are no false statements in my post at all |
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Milo_Bloom
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Tue Apr-22-08 09:39 PM Response to Reply #173 |
202. And then you won't admit the false statement. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #202 |
209. "The president does not have any actual POWER" |
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Milo_Bloom
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:35 PM Response to Reply #209 |
210. I love when the run in fear from facts. |
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Doctor_J
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
161. He will start by sending alot of the Bush admin to prison |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 03:59 PM Response to Reply #161 |
164. Great! Where has he said that? |
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Lou Queb
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Tue Apr-22-08 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
166. Ask yourself the same question. How can you sir make things change ? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #166 |
167. I figure we'd get better results working the system than trying to change it |
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Lou Queb
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Tue Apr-22-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #167 |
168. What you are saying here sir ought to make me ponder. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #168 |
175. Ya know, that's a good question |
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BlooInBloo
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Tue Apr-22-08 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
169. None so blind as those who refuse to see. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:00 PM Response to Reply #169 |
176. I was blind but now I see |
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depakid
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Tue Apr-22-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
172. Not going to happen |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:02 PM Response to Reply #172 |
179. Hey, cleaning house at the regulatory agencies would be good |
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RBInMaine
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Tue Apr-22-08 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
174. OK, yeah, just don't even try. Go with STATUS-QUO-HILLARY. Boy, that's somethign to vote for. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #174 |
177. Once again, this thread is NOT about HIllary |
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RBInMaine
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Tue Apr-22-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #177 |
201. Do you need some cheese to go with your WHINE ! How about a hanky and teddy? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:18 PM Response to Reply #201 |
208. haha, thanks for the cheezey flavor there |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
178. First, by not being named Clinton, and second, by not being whored to every special interest in DC |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:03 PM Response to Reply #178 |
180. This thread is not about Hillary |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #180 |
182. This thread is about a junior senator with no record. Hillary is a junior senator with no record. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #182 |
184. Once again, this thread is not about HiIlary |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:35 PM Response to Reply #184 |
187. Once again, I will frame my arguments as I wish. Move along. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:45 PM Response to Reply #187 |
195. haha |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #195 |
196. By not being sold out to the interests that line the Clinton's pockets, he will usher in a new era |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #196 |
199. Yeah, if he was born with that last name, you'd hate HIM too |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:36 PM Response to Reply #199 |
203. It's not the name, but what the Clinton have come to represent. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:13 PM Response to Reply #203 |
206. Everyone lies |
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Sparkly
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
181. How old are you? |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:17 PM Response to Reply #181 |
183. 4, maybe 5, I'm guessing! |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:35 PM Response to Reply #183 |
188. Your powers of observation are poor. TexasObserver |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:38 PM Response to Reply #188 |
190. By not being like Hillary, he will change things in DC. |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:42 PM Response to Reply #190 |
192. Yeah, HOW and WHAT? |
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TexasObserver
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #192 |
197. By not accepting money from the people who have bought Hillary, he'll bring change. |
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Sparkly
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:46 PM Response to Reply #197 |
205. Well in fairness, I have to ask -- how old are you? |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:29 PM Response to Reply #181 |
185. I see you have been around the block too :) |
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Sparkly
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Tue Apr-22-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #185 |
204. "I pine for Dennis." |
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indimuse
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
186. WOW! |
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Cronus Protagonist
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:42 PM Response to Reply #186 |
193. It's not really been a good one, I think, but better than flag pin crap :) |
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KittyWampus
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Tue Apr-22-08 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
198. Another DU'er exhibits their stupidity for all to see. If you paid ANY attention to Obama, |
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Tue Apr-22-08 11:16 PM Response to Reply #198 |
207. You know, it truly is a crying shame |
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Zomby Woof
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Tue Apr-22-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
200. As it states in my sig line |
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Wed Apr-23-08 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
211. kick for more obama supporters to try to answer .... |
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Wed Apr-23-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #211 |
212. Ok...I'll take a swing at this one... |
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