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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:32 AM Original message |
I'm worried about debates. Bush is undefeated. He's cunning |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
1. Welcome to 1984 ..twenty years |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:42 AM Response to Reply #1 |
7. do you mean my version of NewSpeak or the Reagan landslide? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:49 AM Response to Reply #7 |
18. Your "NewSpeak"! |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:37 AM Response to Original message |
2. I agree... we need to be VERY worried. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:50 AM Response to Reply #2 |
20. Yeah, the media sure called that one. |
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mac56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:34 PM Response to Reply #20 |
74. They lowered the bar for Bush. |
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physioex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
3. I don't think Regan Carter was fair... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:42 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. How can they lower his expectation- the media told us he "won" last time.. |
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physioex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:12 AM Response to Reply #8 |
49. Amazing the garbage the media tries to shove..... |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:47 AM Response to Reply #3 |
14. they CAN'T lower expectations. Cat is out of the bag. jig is up. |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:48 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. excellent analysis. |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:00 AM Response to Reply #14 |
27. You must be joking |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 05:18 AM Response to Reply #14 |
52. We know his modus operandi |
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Davis_X_Machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
4. He is most certainly *not* undefeated. |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:48 AM Response to Reply #4 |
16. Good point |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:51 AM Response to Reply #4 |
21. but don't you get it? That counts as a Bush win. just like 5-4 ruling. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:53 AM Response to Reply #4 |
23. Well, there ya go! Our media does |
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Julien Sorel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:06 AM Response to Reply #4 |
30. Then we need to fucking BOMBARD the media with |
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BurtWorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:42 AM Response to Reply #4 |
63. Thank you! |
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Claire Beth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:37 PM Response to Reply #4 |
76. In my opinion.... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
5. Yeah me too (wink wink) I'm REAL worried...(nudge nudge)... |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:46 AM Response to Reply #5 |
64. Arrogance leads to downfall, my friend .... |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
6. Your right |
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speedoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:46 AM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Dumbya has a record to defend now. |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:52 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. Good point |
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speedoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:34 AM Response to Reply #22 |
35. I expect Kerry to be very well prepared. |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:37 AM Response to Reply #13 |
37. so what? He had a record to defend in Texas too. GOre flopped. |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:10 AM Response to Reply #37 |
43. You have a great point |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
9. Think Deer in the Headlights, Stammering, Mispronouncing |
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physioex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
50. Steph.... |
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NewYorkerfromMass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 06:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
54. you do have a point- Kerry is significantly taller than Bush |
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bobbyboucher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:43 PM Response to Reply #54 |
79. Do you think they'll try to fix that? |
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mumon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 11:57 AM Response to Reply #9 |
68. "My Pet Goat" |
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Morning Dew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
10. Bush is possibly the best debater I've ever seen |
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Guaranteed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:16 AM Response to Reply #10 |
45. LOL that's right |
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CBHagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:13 AM Response to Reply #10 |
60. Dear, you must get out more. |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
73. Exactly!! Start raising expectations for Bush NOW. |
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Morning Dew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:07 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Raise the bar for * |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:35 PM Response to Reply #10 |
75. HE WIPED THE FLOOR BECAUSE THEY GAVE HIM THE QUESTIONS |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
11. History has it that Kerry is a crackerjack debater. |
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nosmokes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
12. i might have agreed with you a couple of weeks ago, |
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Scorpious_Maximus (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
15. Worried? Why? |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. yep...GOP talking points are out: Kerry is silver tongued devil |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
19. If Kerry doesn't sigh, wear too much blusher, or get right up in |
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Supersedeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:09 PM Response to Reply #19 |
69. Yep, easy on the blush and sighes, and Kerry'll be fine. (eom) |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
24. But he's no Linguist! |
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Nordic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
26. the big question: will they take Bush off his meds for the debates? |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:04 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. that is meat to set the trap. just like his latest faux pas |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
29. Rereading this thread, everyone is right. |
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Scorpious_Maximus (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:12 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I can't believe what I am reading here... |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:20 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. What is it we are ready for? |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:24 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. you, sir, nailed it. only lead edge of a new Bush scandal |
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Scorpious_Maximus (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:27 AM Response to Reply #32 |
34. We knew this was going to be ugly |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:42 AM Response to Reply #31 |
62. I have confidence as well |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
36. Kerry vs Bush needs to mirror the fictional Bartlett vs Ritchie |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:49 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. but with a smile. Compassionate Kickass-ism |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:02 AM Response to Reply #36 |
42. I kinda agree- |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
38. The outcome of the debates |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:55 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Bush is masterful and convincing in debates |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 01:58 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. eggzactly. the man has a grasp of what's important to a viewer |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:14 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Gawd, I love it. |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:44 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. (blushing). thanks |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 02:17 AM Response to Reply #41 |
46. Every speaking opportunity yields a sound bite |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:05 AM Response to Reply #46 |
48. He's a natural con man. |
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VOX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:29 PM Response to Reply #41 |
71. But to date, the media keeps giving * free passes... |
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Piperay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:37 AM Response to Original message |
51. Yeah, chimp is going to win |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 05:29 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Don't forget all the media too |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 06:57 AM Response to Original message |
55. He's undefeated, cunning and "a good ol' boy from Texas" |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:38 AM Response to Reply #55 |
61. agreed |
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rullery (328 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
56. Landslide for Kerry? |
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treepig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
57. the atlantic monthly agrees with you |
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MichDem10 (644 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 08:54 AM Response to Reply #57 |
58. Softball... |
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CBHagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
59. Kerry needs to get Bush mad. |
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bringbackfdr (196 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 09:52 AM Response to Reply #59 |
65. Learn from the original JFK |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 11:20 AM Response to Reply #65 |
66. I believe that is the key. You are right. |
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mumon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
67. "the problem is the solution" |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:25 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. I agree the Daily Show appearance was good..but..... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
72. Bush is 'undefeated' because he forced Gore to do the debates... |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 03:32 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Record |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-25-04 05:02 PM Response to Reply #78 |
80. so what? record schmecord. they are spinning tales. |
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