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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:24 PM Original message |
Al Giordano's response to Naomi Klein's 'A Lexicon of Disappointment' article |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. Heh. If you just *define* a "true progressive" as somebody who voted for and now hates Obama.... |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. You beat me to it I was about to post this! |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. LOL! (Left a message for you on the original thread) |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #4 |
20. huh? What in this article, precisely, is racist, bigoted, misinformed |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:10 PM Response to Reply #20 |
48. You haven't read it, then |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:29 PM Response to Reply #48 |
64. I read every word of it. And it is not racist, bigoted or elitest. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:33 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. it's in the other thread Cali and that's the last time I'll try to get you to join those syllables |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #69 |
78. Did Al Giordano come to DU and rewrite his post in the other thread? |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:13 PM Response to Reply #4 |
53. I'm sorry, friend, but I honestly think you're really misreading Al Giordano. |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:17 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. "I think Naomi Klein made some good points badly" |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #55 |
68. Good point and if we are to work together, it's helpful not to reinforce damaging stereotypes and |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:37 PM Response to Reply #68 |
74. This is also true. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:47 PM Response to Reply #74 |
81. "less than artful" -- that's the prollem! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #55 |
73. I have been advocating for YEARS that if there is to be a true progressive movement in this country, |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #73 |
82. Using "their" ideas to bludgeon each other doesn't channel that energy into something enduring or |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:52 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Especially because both agree on the CORE of the issue. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:53 PM Response to Reply #83 |
85. Well there it is. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:44 PM Response to Reply #82 |
166. And that's exactly why we on the left haven't been getting anywhere since the 70s. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:38 PM Response to Reply #73 |
165. That's why Obama stated that it's about "us" not him. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:30 PM Response to Reply #53 |
65. Thank you scarletwoman. Unfortunately, he is reinforcing divisive stereotypes in order to put Klein |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:02 PM Response to Reply #65 |
87. I honestly don't see that. He's advocating for community organizing, for really getting down among |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:13 PM Response to Reply #87 |
89. "Revealing a bizarre contempt and college-educated condescension toward a vast multi-racial swathe" |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:26 PM Response to Reply #89 |
92. Well, I think Naomi's language WAS condescending. At the very least it was unhelpful. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:31 PM Response to Reply #92 |
94. then you may not be among those being sideswiped in the opener............. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:54 PM Response to Reply #94 |
96. I clearly don't see what you're seeing in the Giordano piece. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #96 |
97. his divisive pronouncements stand and reinforced cliches poison perceptions/discussion |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #53 |
67. Well Said, My Friend! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:43 PM Response to Reply #67 |
79. Dear Magistrate! It's WONDERFUL to "see" you again!!!! |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:53 PM Response to Reply #79 |
84. The Feeling Is Mutual, Ma'am |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:18 PM Response to Reply #84 |
90. These days, I'm inclined more toward lurking as well. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:19 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Hence all the banking threads that were "critical" of Obama |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:31 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. Eyes on the prize, comrades, eyes on the prize. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 09:02 PM Response to Reply #84 |
106. "people should remain on solid foundation, and recognize that a turn has begun: |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:49 PM Response to Reply #106 |
170. Same here! |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #84 |
107. Ah Jesus - The Magistrate? I want your babies. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #67 |
169. Magistrate!!! Where the Hell have you been all this time!?! |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 11:03 PM Response to Reply #4 |
114. There IS no common ground to be found in writings that include "fan" in them. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. "progressive supporters and sympathizers of Obama and his movement" What "movement"? |
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NYCGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. Al Giordano is a treasure. His blog, The Field, was a must-read during the |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:41 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. and apparently a racist and elitist using Republicon talking points. You people are fallin for this? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:45 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Apparently not. n/t |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #8 |
21. what are the racist and elitest talking points? |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:50 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. The ones that don't bash Obama. n/t |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:51 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. see the thread this TOXIC OP came from, please. |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. "Toxic"? Are you saying Giordano should be censored? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #34 |
44. By transferring this from the other thread, you have proven that people don't read for themselves |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Ah, so you DO want it censored? Okay. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:11 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Deleted message |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #27 |
141. anything that doesn't bash obama is "divisive" and "toxic" to you. you're transparent as glass... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #141 |
146. nonsense |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:47 AM Response to Reply #8 |
122. I don't get the point of your repeating those claims? "Racist & elitist?".. |
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Pirate Smile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. more |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. ain't divisiveness a hoot? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:47 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Naomi Klein |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:48 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Look don't drink the Kool Aid, please. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #19 |
66. oh fucking please. disagreeing with you or Klein is not de facto |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:54 PM Response to Reply #66 |
86. saying she is "big on that divisive crap" is |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #19 |
76. As you're drowning in it.. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:24 AM Response to Reply #19 |
134. And now with the Kool-Aid insult. I call utter bullshit on you. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. and the name calling Klein did in such an elitest manner is just dandy? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:52 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. apparently you haven't read my take on it. see the thread this TOXIC OP came from |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 11:51 PM Response to Reply #29 |
117. you are the only one here being divisive. |
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SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
60. Physician, heal thyself |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:35 PM Response to Reply #60 |
70. see the other thread, Beavis. Duh. May be the last time I try that sort of thing here. |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. whew chile that last paragraph is the TRUTH! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Want some cheese to go with that . . . . ? n/t |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. Thank you Beavis, I'll pass. |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:57 PM Response to Reply #22 |
37. I have that person on ignore LOL so I was spared from teh stupid |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I gave it a little leeway to see if there |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. LOL! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. your friend is lying b/c was just in the thread OP'd this BS came from. Which you didn't read. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:56 PM Response to Reply #17 |
36. all YOU are doing in this thead is throwing out accusations or right wing and bigot |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:59 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Cali. Get a grip. SEE THE OP THAT THIS TOXIC DIVISIVE RACIST "ELITIST" CRAP OP CAME FROM |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:25 PM Response to Reply #40 |
61. ok, you really are loosing it. you aren't even making sense here. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:47 AM Response to Reply #7 |
137. I love Al. nt |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #7 |
172. The "intellectual masturbation" remark is right on target. |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
10. An Excellent Article, Ma'am: Thank You For Sharing It |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:50 PM Response to Reply #10 |
25. How do you justify the racist and elitist and RW Talking Point aspects, Dear Magistrate? |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:52 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Please explain which RW talking points you mean? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:53 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Have you read the piece? |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:58 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. Yes. I don't see RW talking points. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
50. oh holy shit. if this is as good as it gets, no wonder we fight all the time. Thank you SCQ |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
46. None Stood Out To Me, Sir |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:14 PM Response to Reply #46 |
54. thank you, worthy of a reply and then the stupid snark at the end about Berkeley |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:18 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. There Is Nothing Racist or Elitist In The Article, Sir |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:25 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. Wrong. |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:27 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Hard To Refute Such A Detailed And Well-Developed Rebuttal, Sir.... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #63 |
72. You lost me at Berkeley, Ma'am |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #72 |
75. Took A Wrong Turn At Albequerque, Myself, Sir.... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
11. I have Al Giordano and |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
33. So that's how you see "white progressives" including your fellow DUers? |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
12. This is what I took away from Klein's article... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:55 PM Response to Reply #12 |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
15. Rec'd...thanks! n/t |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
18. Thank you for posting this. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. Minorities who favor Barack Obama anywhere from 70 to 90% |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:51 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. yep...that's the only reason we voted for him. I wonder why I didn't |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 05:57 PM Response to Reply #23 |
38. The worst part of this level of willful ignorance is all the diligent, insightful work Ms. Klein has |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. What racism? You keep saying that with nothing to back it up. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:17 PM Response to Reply #43 |
56. read the thread this TOXIC BS was imported from. and by all means, think for yourself. |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. I've read it and I always think for myself. I think you're having |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:40 PM Response to Reply #59 |
77. If you read it you wouldn't have asked #46 |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:03 AM Response to Reply #43 |
123. It's imaginary. This poster has been called upon, numerous times, to |
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October (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #123 |
178. Yeah...lots of condescension but no detailed replies |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:35 PM Response to Reply #38 |
71. that's fucking it. how dare you? how fucking dare you accuse |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 06:46 PM Response to Reply #71 |
80. I don't use the term "reverse racism" another RW talking point. There must be a better term. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:03 PM Response to Reply #38 |
88. your uncritical adulation of Ms. Klein, is just sad. n/t |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 07:44 PM Response to Reply #88 |
95. and you're misinterpretations are stunning. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #23 |
138. And I guess I voted for him out of |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
99. Excellent article ... |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #103 |
104. Speak of the Devil.....how's the birth cert search going? |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
105. Damn, who rocks harder today? |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
108. #23 again, Jackeens. This whole thread is just a great big bowl of Epic WIN! |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
109. #23 yet again, Jackeens. You wouldn't by chance have saved any of those |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
110. Thanks for posting. Good stuff. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 10:01 PM Response to Reply #110 |
111. good thing it was prepackaged and no one here had to rebutt it themselves. |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 10:11 PM Response to Reply #111 |
112. I was curious about the defensive posture of your post until I looked through this thread... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 11:21 PM Response to Reply #112 |
115. Well the post saying "Naomi can fuck off from now" shows where the holes (in common sense) are |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 11:02 PM Response to Reply #110 |
113. Naomi can fuck off from now on, as far as I'm concerned. nt |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-18-09 11:39 PM Response to Reply #113 |
116. DevonRex! I missed my buddy! I should have known you would |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:43 AM Response to Reply #116 |
136. Hey firedupdem! Oh, but apparently I have a logic problem, lol!!! |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
118. I love this excerpt. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:30 AM Response to Reply #118 |
120. yeah, that's really great total divisive bullshit |
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Realtalk (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
119. Whew! |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:38 AM Response to Reply #119 |
121. It made me cry.....just a bit. |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:08 AM Response to Original message |
124. Smackdown of the Century? I resent being labeled a "superfan" simply... |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:55 AM Response to Reply #124 |
139. I do too. It was also intentionally insulting. For that, she'll get |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 12:49 PM Response to Reply #139 |
142. And contempt is precisely what is called for here. I don't envy her |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 04:36 PM Response to Reply #142 |
176. Let's hope so, eh? And your post was very well written, by the way. |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
125. She stands united for president Obama. |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:15 AM Response to Original message |
126. OMFG!!! Some people are to the *left* of Obama! |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:16 AM Response to Reply #126 |
127. hardly germane to the discussion. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 10:08 AM Response to Reply #126 |
130. you have cali's permission |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
128. The Naomi Kleins are the types of liberals that have caused liberals to be the minority for way too |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 10:11 AM Response to Reply #128 |
131. "She is a poster child for clueless entitled elitist." |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:26 AM Response to Reply #131 |
135. I wouldn't argue that Klein is a doubled edged sword or even a loose cannon |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:30 PM Response to Reply #135 |
145. Let's not drive the wedge ourselves. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
129. Very hard hitting rebuttal to the Klein article... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 10:16 AM Response to Reply #129 |
132. "Hard hitting" like a blunt force trauma. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 10:23 AM Response to Reply #132 |
133. I disagree n/t |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:21 PM Response to Reply #132 |
143. But he has the numbers to back him up |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #143 |
148. She didn't say that "Obama is turning off progressives" |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #132 |
150. Omega, the big mistake you made here is |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #150 |
153. Actually this thread is a continuation of Omega's OP. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #153 |
155. no, it's not. this thread is simply the posting of an article. |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #153 |
156. No, it isn't. |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #156 |
158. Why is there a link to the other thread in the OP? |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:22 PM Response to Reply #158 |
160. Because it's giving credit to the person that found the article, not calling the OP out. |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #160 |
163. . |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:25 PM Response to Reply #156 |
161. which referenced and linked to the other thread and was supported with the worst DU tactics possible |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:27 PM Response to Reply #161 |
162. The person who mentioned the other thread more than any other was *you*. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:45 PM Response to Reply #162 |
167. I did NOT "choose one of the most inflammatory pieces of the article for your headline" |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #167 |
171. You had no idea that the word "superfan" would be radioactive on DU? Really? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 07:27 PM Response to Reply #171 |
183. you can't take my post at face value b/c you would have to question your own assumptions |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 03:23 PM Response to Reply #167 |
174. wow. you need to take a deep breath and quit with the martyred drama queen |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 07:11 PM Response to Reply #174 |
182. It's so funny how all your accusations sound like you're talking about yourself |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #150 |
159. We are talking about opportunities to drop defensive and divisive attitudes or perpetuate them |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 11:58 AM Response to Reply #129 |
140. I agree. Since I was angry myself at Naomi's condescending attitude |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #140 |
144. It still seemed possible to look |
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namahage (678 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:59 PM Response to Reply #144 |
154. If finding common ground is what you seek |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:13 PM Response to Reply #154 |
157. That is a perfectly reasonable and peaceful statement and I am VERY SORRY if you can't see that. |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:35 PM Response to Reply #157 |
164. Are racist comments on DU perfectly reasonable and peaceful too? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #164 |
168. Apparently the despicable tactics you used yesterday are mysteriously okay for you to inflict on DU |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 03:17 PM Response to Reply #168 |
173. Deleted message |
Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #173 |
181. Deleted message |
Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:01 PM Response to Reply #168 |
184. As my Granny used to say, "drink's a curse". Liars too. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:06 PM Response to Reply #184 |
185. Keep it up, maybe you'll manage to get banned. |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #185 |
186. 4008 views for the article you wanted censored.....no wonder you're enraged, omega minimo. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #186 |
187. Nice try. You're on your own. You can spin your web and get caught in it without help. |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #187 |
188. 4052. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:24 PM Response to Reply #188 |
189. 4053 |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:25 PM Response to Reply #189 |
190. Wrong: 4062. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:30 PM Response to Reply #190 |
191. have a nice wank. |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 08:31 PM Response to Reply #191 |
192. 4078. |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
147. Klein made several valid points in her essay but was needlessly insulting. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #147 |
149. Well he succeeded in setting himself & HiS fans outside - & hardened the shell of - "her bubble" |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:48 PM Response to Reply #149 |
152. 88% approval among Democrats. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 01:41 PM Response to Reply #147 |
151. Naomi Klein is not only insulting ..she's |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 04:08 PM Response to Reply #151 |
175. Actually I find her essay completely self indulgent |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 04:39 PM Response to Reply #175 |
177. and that's spot on. |
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Grinchie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
179. I like Obama, I don't like his crew. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-19-09 05:34 PM Response to Reply #179 |
180. actually, he did campaign to the middle |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-20-09 12:33 AM Response to Reply #180 |
194. you realize you're replying to a parody, right? |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-20-09 12:07 AM Response to Reply #179 |
193. Then perhaps Naomi should have climbed down from her ivory tower... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-20-09 12:50 AM Response to Reply #193 |
195. i could read that carefully boxed "quote" that seemed entirely ludicrous |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-22-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
196. Kick n/t |
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