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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:44 PM Original message |
More Slack on that Rope, Boys! |
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mloutre (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah! What Nance said!! |
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Oceansaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. TOUCHE !!..n/t |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. Perfect, Nance! |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:14 PM Response to Reply #3 |
20. Isn't this great? A total 180 degree |
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bjobotts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:55 AM Response to Reply #20 |
51. Obama's fight is not with McCain, who is substance free and self destructive... |
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bjobotts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:06 AM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Obama's war is with the media who await anything negative they can jump on |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 01:02 AM Response to Reply #52 |
89. I have been watching the corporate closely. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
74. I hope so, too (one of those being myself). Maybe I'm just sort of down-on-the-chin |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. K&R. I feel the same exact way... |
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islandmkl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
5. you are WAY too astute for the general discourse around here... |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
6. My dear Nance! |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. More slack makes the end of the drop much more final. |
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ms liberty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. I predict we may find out in the first debate, if he continues at this pace... |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
8. golden words, Nance. I especially like this line: |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
9. Great post. |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
10. Very good. |
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ben_meyers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
11. I don't think Obama got to the top of Chicago politics |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #11 |
85. He also didn't have beltway consutants advising him in Chicago |
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JackORoses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
12. exactly right |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
13. NanceGreggs: The hardest working woman in show business. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
14. I think that McCain's positive rating numbers are going to be dropping |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #14 |
73. I think McCain's 'postive numbers' are a fabrication ... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. Verklempt! |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
16. Well, I'm concerned. |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
17. Great article. I've been hoping the same... |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
18. Again, you've hit the nail on the head, and eloquently. |
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central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
19. Rope-a-Dope. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. That's the way I've been looking at it. A few good punches here and there, but mostly let |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. That's exactly what I was thinkinig... |
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ellenfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
21. another excellent piece, nance. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
22. Great post! |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
23. yes barack and crew have done an excellent job |
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MrModerate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
27. I am soooo looking forward to the debates . . . |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
28. Don't worry - |
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gblady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
29. right on point.... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
30. Agree. Obama can hit back hard if he wants to or needs to later but |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. That shade tree must be on McCain's lawn... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:06 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Yep. It's kinda fun watching McCain become the poster boy for |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 06:17 PM Response to Reply #33 |
81. Thank heavens he doesn't go to Iraq more frequently. They've got enough IEDs |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:08 AM Response to Reply #32 |
43. Invoice in the mail, sweetie ... |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:40 AM Response to Reply #43 |
54. For all the great stuff you provide here, I'll be PROUD spot you a new one! |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:52 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Thanks, but ... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:09 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. So true, my friend! |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Nance, you got it -- the debates should be REAL instructive |
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GoesTo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
31. Not just rope. Rope-a-dope |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
34. Best post I've read in a long time - recommended |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:20 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. Thanks, Jersey Devil ... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #38 |
48. Sun-Tzu, in The Art of War, wrote... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
37. Pfft. You're so naive, with you head in the sand for the messiah candidate.... |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. "Is that all you got?" lol. Yeesh, Bloo, I was actually cheering up reading this thread. nt |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:28 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. I do understand the pent-up anger ... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:15 AM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Heh - it's hard for me to *forget* how smart he is. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:23 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Ah, that's okay ... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. And I'm ok with that. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
41. I would rather walk into the future with my head high and proud... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-01-08 11:47 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Once again, my friend ... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:17 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Well Nance...I'm actually a pretty humble guy when it comes |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
49. Nance... will you marry me? |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 12:54 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Ah, that's what they ALL say ... |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
53. Duriing the primaries, Obama supporters were everywhere. |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 07:24 AM Response to Reply #53 |
60. Well, take some initiative... I don't have to wait for Obama people to |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 12:10 PM Response to Reply #60 |
90. All these young people were so enthusiastic about Obama. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:49 AM Response to Original message |
55. As you already know we agree - I thought your title was a reference to Ali's rope a dope |
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concerned canadian (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 02:12 AM Response to Original message |
57. K and R |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
58. Well said, Nance - eleanor Clift agrees |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
59. Perfect and True. nt |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
61. It's a little early, but Obama will take off the gloves soon enough. |
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CaptJasHook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
62. Integrity. For me it is about Integrity. |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
63. I can see the argument for both "ways". |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
64. I'm so offended! You diminunized me! (poutrages intensely) |
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Jack Rabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
65. Obama is much better at understatement than either Gore or Kerry |
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iamahaingttta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
66. John McCain will NOT be... |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 07:33 PM Response to Reply #66 |
94. do tell |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
67. Perfect response to the |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
68. He's Doing Fine Nance.... I Agree |
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solara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
69. You are a treasure, Nance.. an uplifting treasure..thank you for saying so eloquently what |
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comrade snarky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
70. I hope you are right |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. That is precisely what's wrong with their 'strategy' ... |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
72. Beautifully put, thanks! |
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lynettebro440 (950 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
75. Exactly Nance |
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GoForTheJugular (22 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
76. thinking like this is why we'll lose.... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. You don't come out of nowhere ... |
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GoForTheJugular (22 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 09:42 PM Response to Reply #82 |
84. While I don't sleep on Obama's political skills.... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:45 PM Response to Reply #84 |
88. Firstly, I have to take exception to the idea that ... |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 07:26 PM Response to Reply #76 |
93. . |
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Dubiosus (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
77. see nancy |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
78. Dismissing ignorance ... |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
79. I'll believe it's working when I see that reflected in the polls, Nance. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. I put as much faith in the polls right now ... |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
83. Yes, yes yes. |
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FKA MNChimpH8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
86. The longer I think about it, the more convinced |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-02-08 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
87. Brilliant, as always! However, Obama cannot fight by himself! |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
91. kick |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-03-08 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
92. I agree! nt |
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