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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:15 AM Original message |
A question for the straight members of DU. |
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blonndee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
1. K & R Midlo... |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
2. Excellent questions, all |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
3. well, I've been completely behind gay marriage since before it was a campaign wedge issue. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
4. May I speak frankly, or do I get booted off DU for my honesty? |
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kansasblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:45 AM Original message |
I was watching for your comments, Backlash... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
35. Well, yes, now that I've got your attention... |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. What in Gawd's name are you talking about? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:19 AM Response to Reply #36 |
53. How can you not see it? |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:56 AM Response to Reply #53 |
66. Backlash against heterosexual males stepping over the line????? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:18 PM Response to Reply #66 |
116. I think the rules that apply to heterosexuals, should also apply to |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:23 PM Response to Reply #116 |
119. I agree. Tell that to all the heterosexual men who come on to me |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:47 PM Response to Reply #119 |
123. You know, you may have a point that might help you steer through this. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #123 |
127. Their "comfort zones" are their problem. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:01 PM Response to Reply #127 |
129. No. Their comfort zones, are your problem. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:05 PM Response to Reply #129 |
130. First of all, I'm straight, if you're implying I'm gay. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:09 PM Response to Reply #130 |
131. I think we need a modern day Leticia Baldwin. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:10 PM Response to Reply #131 |
132. What? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:17 PM Response to Reply #132 |
195. Rules of etiquette. Unless, of course, it's now an American tradition |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:27 PM Response to Reply #195 |
205. Rules of etiquette? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:33 PM Response to Reply #205 |
216. Well, you can try shoving it down their throats, if you like. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:34 PM Response to Reply #216 |
218. Wow, a homophobic allusion to illustrate your lack of a point. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:38 PM Response to Reply #218 |
224. The point is, you have no argument that carries water for anyone, anymore. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:39 PM Response to Reply #224 |
225. BWAHAHAHAH! |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:41 PM Response to Reply #225 |
227. You're being silly. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:44 PM Response to Reply #227 |
233. Oh, man, this is rich. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:48 PM Response to Reply #233 |
238. Go back to my earlier posts, and please, please show me |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:57 PM Response to Reply #238 |
244. You predicated your "support" with this extremely hyperbolic strawman: |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #244 |
268. The answers to the test are in the back of the book: |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:30 AM Response to Reply #268 |
366. ... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #224 |
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Laha (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:45 AM Response to Reply #195 |
377. Your comfort zone can kiss my lily white ass, thank you very much |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:20 AM Response to Reply #377 |
390. Remember, you can get cured now. |
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Laha (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:54 PM Response to Reply #390 |
420. Maybe of my foul mouth, eventually |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #131 |
209. Ahem...Letitia Baldridge (love her books) n/t |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:36 PM Response to Reply #209 |
219. LOL! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:19 PM Response to Reply #129 |
135. Nope. Like SA said, if someone is that offended, their comfort zones |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:23 PM Response to Reply #135 |
198. Just like a robot, you said it. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #198 |
213. You misunderstood what I posted. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:34 PM Response to Reply #213 |
217. I understood you exactly. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:36 PM Response to Reply #217 |
221. Are you upset when a person of a different race hits on you? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:39 PM Response to Reply #221 |
226. I think I made it very clear that I feel the same rules should apply. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:43 PM Response to Reply #226 |
231. Well, that made no sense. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:52 PM Response to Reply #231 |
240. Same, generally means, same. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:07 PM Response to Reply #240 |
349. Hey, the same could be said for slavery. |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #221 |
421. Exactly. You nailed it. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:55 PM Response to Reply #198 |
361. There is no need to talk about anyone dragging a trout out here. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:42 PM Response to Reply #129 |
147. Their comfort zones are their responsibility and their problem. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #147 |
199. Apparently not. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:04 PM Response to Reply #199 |
314. Really? So then you think they shouldn't expect courtesy from us either. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:02 PM Response to Reply #199 |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:40 PM Response to Reply #123 |
146. So, you think I'm responsible for gay people who act the way you describe? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:25 PM Response to Reply #146 |
201. I say, take a cue from rules of etiquette. Update them if you must. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #201 |
215. But homophobia is alive and well. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:46 PM Response to Reply #215 |
236. Imagine the power you would have, if you managed to establish |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:02 PM Response to Reply #236 |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:04 PM Response to Reply #236 |
424. That is completely nonsensical. |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:10 PM Response to Reply #201 |
281. "Rules of etiquette" |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:32 PM Response to Reply #281 |
287. Where you're confused... |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:23 PM Response to Reply #201 |
323. Huh? What does etiquette have to do with me being responsible for others' actions? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:58 AM Response to Reply #201 |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:19 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Of course no one should make unwarranted advances, but I |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:27 AM Response to Reply #37 |
56. Not so with me. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #35 |
45. I get unwanted advances from straight men and even straight women all the time. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:16 AM Response to Reply #45 |
51. I don't think you're seeing it. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #51 |
64. WTF? Seeing what? Fail at what? What are you TALKING about? |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #64 |
77. What backlash cometh is talking about is the unspoken fear among a |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:16 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. I understand what you are saying, but I have to say that I think |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:40 PM Response to Reply #78 |
93. Of course. But the fear is different than reality. (As it often is in sales) And it has to |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:37 PM Response to Reply #77 |
91. How do we deal with that fear other than talking about it, which we are? |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #91 |
104. I would suggest addressing the fear not out of obligation but rather self interest. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:11 PM Response to Reply #104 |
113. But we do address that fear, every day. Just by existing openly. |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:16 PM Response to Reply #113 |
134. The ads could be done tastefully, some humerus, a couple poignant, |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #134 |
255. To me, the whole thing is a non sequitur. |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:05 AM Response to Reply #255 |
399. Why do you think that a significant portion of the population are opposed to |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:23 PM Response to Reply #399 |
406. Why do you think that a significant portion of the population is racist? |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:56 PM Response to Reply #406 |
408. There are ads just like you depict. Ads that challenge fears can work well. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 02:29 PM Response to Reply #408 |
409. And there are also already ads encouraging kids to not discriminate based on sexual orientation. |
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Silver Gaia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 06:36 AM Response to Reply #134 |
383. JQC... ACT UP came up in some research I was doing for |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 09:51 AM Response to Reply #383 |
398. thanks, Joolz. n/t |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:22 PM Response to Reply #77 |
118. That's absolutely correct. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #118 |
164. "It's best just to say, yes, that does happen..." |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:27 PM Response to Reply #164 |
203. So, you're saying that homosexual can never behave in an offensive |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #203 |
210. Any person can be offensive, but what does that have to do with GLBT marriage? |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #203 |
212. Well, of course it happens. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:55 PM Response to Reply #212 |
241. I thought you were concerned about the backlash that would come |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:02 PM Response to Reply #241 |
249. I'm not at all concerned about the backlash. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #249 |
270. We all need to find some way to help them to accept the next step. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:04 PM Response to Reply #270 |
275. Why? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:06 PM Response to Reply #275 |
278. You can do whatever you like. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:09 PM Response to Reply #278 |
280. So, for fear of a negative reaction, I should content myself |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #280 |
290. I don't think you should wait. |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:37 PM Response to Reply #203 |
261. No she isn't saying that at all! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:37 PM Response to Reply #203 |
262. Oh yeah, that is soooooooooooo what I said |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:24 PM Response to Reply #262 |
303. Why don't you set the drama aside, and |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #77 |
211. What's to fear from being "hit on"? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:56 PM Response to Reply #211 |
243. I perceive something very different with the term, "hit on." |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #243 |
246. Well, how about a definition then? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:55 PM Response to Reply #246 |
267. How about establishing a platonic relationship first, before jumping |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:02 PM Response to Reply #267 |
273. Oooh-kay. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:17 PM Response to Reply #273 |
283. Lots of assumptions there. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:23 PM Response to Reply #283 |
285. Not having been in a women's bathroom, I cannot say. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:36 PM Response to Reply #285 |
291. Thank you, very much. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:11 PM Response to Reply #291 |
316. The condescension in your posts in this thread is stifling. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:50 PM Response to Reply #316 |
331. Do you even see the point I'm making? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #285 |
325. It doesn't happen, trust me |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:29 PM Response to Reply #283 |
351. My cousin met his wife on a train. |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 02:53 AM Response to Reply #211 |
374. Exactly... |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #51 |
256. And the reason you fail is simple. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:39 PM Response to Reply #256 |
293. I shall ask you a question, and let's see if you can be honest about the |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:18 PM Response to Reply #293 |
301. ROFLMAO |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:34 PM Response to Reply #301 |
306. That's not an honest answer. |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:49 PM Response to Reply #306 |
312. Yes... |
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Jonathan50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #306 |
335. I'm a not unattractive fifty six year old heterosexual male. |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:36 PM Response to Reply #306 |
355. I've never been propositioned by a strange woman in a rest room |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:15 PM Response to Reply #293 |
320. Why don't you just ask, Do straight men pursue anonymous sex more than straight women? |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:30 PM Response to Reply #293 |
352. Are you kidding me? |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:46 PM Response to Reply #256 |
296. Look out!!! |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:19 AM Response to Reply #296 |
402. "They're out to get you..." |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:35 PM Response to Reply #51 |
416. Maybe I speak only for myself... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:05 PM Response to Reply #416 |
425. Bingo. And to state it any clearer runs the risk |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:25 PM Response to Reply #425 |
430. Then I guess I'm running a risk by stating it clearly... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:33 PM Response to Reply #430 |
432. I don't think you will be flamed. |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:19 AM Response to Reply #35 |
52. So you always say "yes" to the men who proposition you? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:21 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Excuse me, but in no way could you possibly have gathered that |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:32 AM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Sure I can. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #57 |
115. How is it different? LOL! |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:19 PM Response to Reply #115 |
117. In your "liberal days?" You make liberal sound like a bad word. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #117 |
120. LOL! |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:13 PM Response to Reply #120 |
133. I sort of understand. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #133 |
214. Some of us found out the hard way that |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:49 PM Response to Reply #120 |
149. Re. warnings about AIDS, I suppose that now is the time for straights to lack common sense. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #149 |
230. A good point. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:16 PM Response to Reply #230 |
321. Wow... you really are a snotty thing, aren't you? |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:53 PM Response to Reply #149 |
266. I am too! |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:29 PM Response to Reply #266 |
286. If I may intrude, |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:06 PM Response to Reply #286 |
297. Your post is insulting on so many levels... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:20 PM Response to Reply #297 |
302. Thank you for your sincerity. |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:31 PM Response to Reply #302 |
304. How about you try being sincere! |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:40 PM Response to Reply #304 |
308. Unload if it makes you feel better. |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:45 PM Response to Reply #308 |
311. Keep digging. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:36 PM Response to Reply #311 |
326. Believe it or not, |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:31 PM Response to Reply #326 |
340. Yes... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:51 AM Response to Reply #340 |
394. I am sorry you had those bad experiences. |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:15 AM Response to Reply #394 |
401. WTF??? |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:06 PM Response to Reply #304 |
315. ... |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:02 PM Response to Reply #302 |
313. They are not "life choices"... how many times do people have to hear that? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:39 PM Response to Reply #313 |
329. As many times as you have to correct them (us)... |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #329 |
347. It's also considered good manners to pay attention. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:37 AM Response to Reply #347 |
393. Yes, I know. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 09:03 AM Response to Reply #329 |
396. So, since I'm gay, it's my lot in life to have to teach etiquette. LOL |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #396 |
433. Do you want to borrow my copy of Emily Post? |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:32 PM Response to Reply #266 |
288. ... |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:33 PM Response to Reply #288 |
305. Thank you! n/t |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:40 PM Original message |
"she decided she preferred women" - she didn't decide, she realized. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
245. She must have been afraid of you as well, |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:53 PM Response to Reply #35 |
74. Huh? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:21 PM Response to Reply #35 |
80. WTF are you talking about? |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:00 PM Response to Reply #80 |
269. Hey LVA... |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:15 PM Response to Reply #269 |
282. Can I come, too? |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #282 |
284. Of course you can! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:38 PM Response to Reply #269 |
327. Can we go to mall dunnies? PLEASE??? |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:24 PM Response to Reply #327 |
339. Of course we can! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #339 |
403. OOOH -- the big posh mall! |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:05 AM Response to Reply #80 |
362. Oh yes, we gays are on the rampage just knocking down |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:32 PM Response to Reply #35 |
87. gay marriage won't affect someone making an unwanted pass at you |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:52 PM Response to Reply #87 |
124. Perhaps I was looking beyond preaching to the choir. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:57 PM Response to Reply #124 |
154. You've known a few gay people 18 years ago, and watched a film about bathhouses in the 80s... |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:26 PM Response to Reply #124 |
202. you mean like not wearing assless leather chaps on TV? |
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belladonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:52 PM Response to Reply #35 |
103. I just have to know WTF you mean by #2 |
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belladonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #103 |
111. Nevermind, someone else explained it to me |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #111 |
126. WTF? |
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belladonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:30 PM Response to Reply #126 |
144. And I was thinking of the Boy Scouts, etc |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:01 PM Response to Reply #126 |
158. Except that the demographics for AIDS have shifted and now |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #35 |
108. Have you spoken with a trained therapist about these unwarranted |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:00 PM Response to Reply #108 |
128. Grumpy ole puss. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:21 PM Response to Reply #128 |
137. Not that hard. Just ask my son. |
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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:31 PM Response to Reply #128 |
162. Grumpy ole puss? You remind of that Grumpy old man |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:32 PM Response to Reply #162 |
163. Dagnabbit! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:36 PM Response to Reply #128 |
220. I don't know, when I "came of age" in 1984, it wasn't so very different. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #128 |
229. I think you get more confusing with every post. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:08 PM Response to Reply #229 |
426. Oh, NO! I had lunch with Haruka and LostinVa on Sunday! |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:05 PM Response to Reply #108 |
276. MrsG |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:42 PM Response to Reply #276 |
294. ... |
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foreigncorrespondent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:12 PM Response to Reply #294 |
298. ... |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:22 PM Response to Reply #35 |
138. So I guess that Nirvana song with the line "Everyone is gay" in it should be banned? |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:27 PM Response to Reply #35 |
206. How would I know an advance was undesired? |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:27 PM Response to Reply #35 |
257. Surely 'undesired physical and verbal advances' have nothing to do with marriage rights? |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
295. The current science tells us |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:15 PM Response to Reply #35 |
299. Whaaaaaat? |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:46 PM Response to Reply #35 |
360. wtf? |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:46 AM Response to Reply #4 |
17. no, just pounced on my the oversensitive crowd |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:46 PM Response to Reply #17 |
148. Thank heavens for the subthread above. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:37 PM Response to Reply #148 |
165. I know, and it's so very, very rational |
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Caution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 07:53 AM Response to Reply #4 |
388. So basically you don't like being hit on |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
5. I'm not standing in your way. I think we should all be treated equally by law. - n/t |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
6. It won't cost me anything other than my efforts to make sure it happens and in return, I GAIN with |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:26 PM Response to Reply #6 |
81. Thanks -- I ALWAYS appreciate your comments! |
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Laurab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:26 PM Response to Reply #6 |
141. What she said! n/t |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
7. Wish I could remember which political figure |
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izzybeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
8. Won't it cause your marriage to break up? I mean if we allow "it" |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
9. Zip. Zero. Nada. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
10. True justice will be cost free. |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
11. I am behind you |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:42 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Um, chill out... |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:45 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Yep. Especially about topics that have been discussed ad nauseum... |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:52 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Can you point out the accusations in the OP? |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:53 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Because there aren't any. Thank you. That was a nice comment. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:27 PM Response to Reply #23 |
82. Exactly |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:54 AM Response to Reply #16 |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:29 AM Response to Reply #16 |
41. How about all the DUers who are NOT "fine with gays" ? |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:30 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. If she had read the OP in its entirety, she wouldn't be |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:42 AM Response to Reply #43 |
46. Good point. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:28 PM Response to Reply #43 |
83. Exactly what I was thinking, Midlo |
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swimboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:34 AM Response to Reply #16 |
44. Oops. My bad. You were deadly fucking earnest. |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:45 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. wow |
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blonndee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:48 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. Wow, STFU? That's even worse than "sit down and be quiet." |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
85. Know what? |
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swimboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:26 AM Response to Reply #12 |
40. Oops. You should have used the sarcasm thingie to make clear you are kidding. |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
15. All people are born equals, they know how to suckle and learn the art of crying early on |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
18. Doesn't bother me in the least |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
20. Full marriage rights for Gay and Lesbians |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
21. As a straight, middle-aged (ugh) woman, I WANT |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
24. But but but--- |
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Ex Lion Tamer (445 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
25. It costs me when GLBT do NOT HAVE equal rights. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
27. Big R! |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
28. I'm on board. |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
29. I'm all for it, friend. |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
30. As a single woman, I'm afraid that the gay guys are going to snap up all the straight men. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
31. I have no problem with it... I believe EVERYONE should be able |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
32. it cost as more as a society to deny equal rights. |
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file83 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
33. I'm right there with ya - I believe all Americans should have equal marriage rights. |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
34. I've had a lot of gay & lesbian friends over the years |
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terip64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
38. It will cost me nothing... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:29 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. What gets lost in that whole mess is that there were an equal number |
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terip64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:23 PM Response to Reply #42 |
197. I don't think that it had anything to do with sexual orientation. Gays were just an easy target... |
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terip64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 07:55 AM Response to Reply #197 |
389. ...and I shall be healed, it's be longer than I thought!! |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
39. Nice post, thanks. |
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ncrainbowgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
47. K& R, my friend. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
48. Amen to that. |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
49. Abso-frickin-lutely |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
50. I think the hidden agenda behind it all is preventing benefit rights, not marriage rights. |
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marshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:51 AM Response to Reply #50 |
395. Domestic partnerships for anybody |
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gratefultobelib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
54. Just want to say--since joining DU, I have become a strong supporter for |
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MamaBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
58. I can't think of anything to add to your OP. |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
59. There is a problem |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:46 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. But even those who opt for a civil ceremony in lieu of a |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:10 AM Response to Reply #61 |
364. Are you making a comment on what I wrote? |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #59 |
184. Utterly false - or do you think there are no atheist/agnostic married couples? |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
60. Sorry everyone.... bad morning. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:49 PM Response to Reply #60 |
100. I, for one, appreciate your apology. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:50 PM Response to Reply #60 |
102. I appreciate your apology as well. |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #102 |
114. Sorry for being an ass Midlodemocrat |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:45 PM Response to Reply #114 |
122. No worries. We all have those days. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
62. An Unfortunate "Well, Duh!" |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
63. Gee, I don't know. Maybe with two sons (one gay) we'll end up |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
65. Gay marriage is a threat to straight marriage. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #65 |
67. Did You Forget The Sarcasm Thingie? |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:41 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. No. It's not sarcastic. |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. WHAT? |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. I don't think so either. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #71 |
96. Then, It's Still Sardonic! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:00 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. Ridiculous. |
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InvisibleTouch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
69. I'm sure I've said this before, but... |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
70. Nice post, Midlo. nt |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
72. Nothing whatsoever |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
76. It will make the lives of my gay friends and family better |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
79. An excellent OP, Midlo |
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itsmesgd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
84. my marriage lasted less than two years, if GLBT people wanna get married, go for it |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:31 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. "I must caution that it will have an adverse effect on their sex lives." |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:37 PM Response to Reply #86 |
90. When I talk about gay marriage in class, I tell my students it's the best way to curb gay sex |
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itsmesgd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:42 PM Response to Reply #86 |
95. if you want to stop sex (of any kind) make them marry |
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Martin Eden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
88. Letter from a Vermont mother |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:46 PM Response to Reply #88 |
97. God. That brings me to tears. My daughter has a friend who just came out |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
89. You have to convince righties being gay isn't contagious. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:48 PM Response to Reply #89 |
99. Let's ask them why would gay be contagious when straight isn't? |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #99 |
110. I say that too. If sexuality was contagious, there would be no gays since they are surrounded by |
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Cabcere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
92. Right on! |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
94. Nothing is the answer. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
98. Nazis riding dinosaurs will conquer the earth |
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mentalsolstice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
101. K&R |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
105. What will it cost me? |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
106. What a terrible thing it would be for this culture if we supported |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
107. You know what I'm tired of? |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #107 |
109. ... |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
112. It's a no-brainer. Until gays and lesbians enjoy the full benefits of citizenship... |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
121. It won't cost me anything. More power to you, my friend. |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
125. Won't effect me what-so-ever |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
136. Civil Rights for all. Equality for all. Marriage Rights for all. |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
139. Well, I want the government out of the marriage business |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:27 PM Response to Reply #139 |
143. You and I have had this conversation before. |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:38 PM Response to Reply #143 |
145. ??? You must be thinking of someone else. nt |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:50 PM Response to Reply #145 |
151. Aren't you the poster who just finished his dissertation? |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:52 PM Response to Reply #151 |
152. Nope! Cheers Midlo! nt |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:57 PM Response to Reply #152 |
156. Sorry! |
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Sapere aude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
140. It costs more to deny people equal rights. It makes for wedge issues and we don't debate what |
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ninkasi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
142. Wonderful post |
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ArbustoBuster (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
150. Anybody who doesn't believe that GLBT people should have equal rights... |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
153. I am |
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liberalEd (213 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
155. Nope, no cost to me in any way |
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More Than A Feeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
157. You're right that you can be an extremely conservative Democrat and still support gay marriage. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:02 PM Response to Reply #157 |
159. Thank you. To me, the key word is "Democrat". |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
160. I don't see any costs. Only benefits. |
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B3Nut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
161. Mrs. Nut and I are totally on board |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:40 PM Response to Reply #161 |
417. You betcha, cousin! |
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kwolf68 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
166. I don't care what Gays and Lesbians |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
167. To be honest, I support the GL part but not the T |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:40 PM Response to Reply #167 |
169. What? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #167 |
170. Deleted message |
bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #170 |
171. Bingo |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #170 |
185. No it isn't |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:05 PM Response to Reply #185 |
191. Actually, it is a spot on analogy. |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:11 PM Response to Reply #191 |
192. No it isn't |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:23 PM Response to Reply #192 |
196. You're asuming sexuality is a social absolute |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:38 PM Response to Reply #196 |
223. Wow |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #223 |
228. And you continue to not answer our questions on why you don't support |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:45 PM Response to Reply #228 |
235. I told you upfront I wouldn't |
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239. Deleted message |
cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #239 |
247. Ad hominem will get you nowhere |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:04 PM Response to Reply #247 |
250. Deleted message |
cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:17 PM Response to Reply #250 |
252. I respectfully disagree |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:39 PM Response to Reply #252 |
328. Since you won't elaborate |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:41 PM Response to Reply #328 |
345. No, it's not transphobia |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:40 PM Response to Reply #345 |
357. There's no comparison. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:12 PM Response to Reply #223 |
317. No, I presented an analogy you said was false |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:34 PM Response to Reply #317 |
341. Your analogy was false |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:43 AM Response to Reply #341 |
369. Transgendered people would beg to differ, as would most experts. |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #369 |
414. The DSM IV tr reflects the opinion of most experts |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:13 PM Response to Reply #185 |
193. I'm swayed by your well thought out argument. |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:15 PM Response to Reply #193 |
194. B people are not an issue with marriage |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:27 PM Response to Reply #194 |
204. That's not the question. |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:44 PM Response to Reply #204 |
232. The original question |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:44 PM Response to Reply #232 |
263. Ok, first of all... |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:36 PM Response to Reply #263 |
342. Why is plural marriage wrong?! |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:38 PM Response to Reply #342 |
344. No, I'm dead f'n serious... |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:46 PM Response to Reply #344 |
346. Okay |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:31 PM Response to Reply #346 |
353. How so? Details... |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 11:35 AM Response to Reply #346 |
405. oi vey |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:59 PM Response to Reply #405 |
410. So you're also defending plural marriage? |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:03 PM Response to Reply #410 |
412. I think you're confusing polygamy with what we're talking about |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:12 PM Response to Reply #412 |
413. Deleted sub-thread |
bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #167 |
172. Oh, please, expound on that, would you? |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:57 PM Response to Reply #172 |
182. Sure, I'll expound |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:00 PM Response to Reply #182 |
187. Shouldn't transgendered people also enjoy that right? |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:28 PM Response to Reply #187 |
258. Which ones? |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:46 PM Response to Reply #258 |
359. I'm specifically referencing the ones whose land we took from them. |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:36 AM Response to Reply #359 |
382. So the second ones? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #167 |
173. Deleted message |
Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:52 PM Original message |
Oh, dear God! What a horrific thing to say. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #173 |
178. Speaking as a rape survivor |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:57 PM Response to Reply #178 |
183. LM. I'm so sorry. I didn't know. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #183 |
208. It's not something I bring up a lot. |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #167 |
175. Looks like you might have to say more about it. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #167 |
176. I can't understand that, frankly. Your post troubles me. |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #176 |
180. Hey Midlo |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:56 PM Response to Reply #180 |
181. I just read an update on her in People. She was the professional |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #181 |
186. self-delete |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:02 PM Response to Reply #186 |
189. D'oh. Yes. Thanks, I'll edit. |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:03 PM Response to Reply #189 |
190. . |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:31 PM Response to Reply #167 |
324. Just when I thought this thread couldn't get any worse. |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:53 AM Response to Reply #167 |
372. So you're only a partial bigot then? |
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kdpeters (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-02-07 05:56 PM Response to Reply #167 |
436. If you want to go around making assertions you don't want to support .. you're in the wrong place. |
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The Count (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
168. IT COSTS ME IF THEY DO NOT GET COMPLETE &TOTAL EQUAL RIGHTS |
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k_jerome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
174. this post is in exactly the right place targeting exactly the right people.... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:50 PM Response to Reply #174 |
177. Well then the posters who agree with me will have to work that |
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k_jerome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #177 |
179. sorry, but from my perspective, posters can agree yet still cause harm.... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:01 PM Response to Reply #179 |
188. I don't necessarily think it is delusion. |
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k_jerome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:37 PM Response to Reply #188 |
222. i see the same delusion here as i have seen in past threads.... |
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Cobalt Violet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
200. As an unmarried asexual Massachusetts resident, ever since gays could marry... |
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davhill (854 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:47 PM Response to Reply #200 |
237. A marriage licence is just a piece of paper |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
207. Sarah Silverman has the right idea: the gay guys on her show are plaed by dumpy, nerdy asexuals |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
234. actually |
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smalll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
242. I support you 100%, but I will go no further - |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
248. Well, speaking as a straight Canadian, I can affirm that |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
251. K & R n/t |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
253. Right-Wingers fear there will be small groups of happily married gays |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
254. Deleted sub-thread |
karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:38 PM Response to Reply #254 |
292. How nice for you. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
259. Marriage is a definition of a religious institution. |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:48 PM Response to Reply #259 |
265. Marriage is a legal institution. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:02 PM Response to Reply #265 |
272. Yeah, don't hold your breath, Harvey |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #259 |
271. Marriage is a legal institution -- it's not the least bit religious |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:05 PM Response to Reply #259 |
277. I'm married and not religious at all |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #259 |
350. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
260. Well put. Happy to give the 38th recommendation! |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
264. Near as I can figure, the anti-glbt laws are to keep hetero's straight. |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #264 |
274. I think they're afraid |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
279. It will not affect me in the least...I will still be straight, I wills till be |
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VOX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
289. I want my gay brother to be able to marry his partner! |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:01 AM Response to Reply #289 |
376. What an awesome guy you are. |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
300. Everytime I read these threads, a little bit of my soul dies |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:00 AM Response to Reply #300 |
375. I love your soul. |
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jmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
307. I'd like to think of it as more than a coincidence that |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 06:56 AM Response to Reply #307 |
384. Yup. Something to think about, isn't it? |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
309. Wouldn't cost me anything; in fact, it would *add* to my life |
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LifeDuringWartime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
310. DU? |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #310 |
330. Appalling large amounts, yeah |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
318. I can't help but wonder, sadly, whether those who would deny |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
319. It would affect me by letting couples get the rights they deserve |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
322. Basic human rights. |
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Prophet 451 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
332. Not straight |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
333. I'm straight, but I'm behind you all the way. |
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StrictlyRockers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
334. K&R well said |
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aaronbees (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
336. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said .... |
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otherlander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
337. $19.75 |
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snot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
338. Agreed -- |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
343. where are those gutless "back of the bus (just for now) with your gay rights" DUers showed up... |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
348. I'm all for GLBT rights |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
354. Deleted message |
Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 06:57 AM Response to Reply #354 |
385. Dude. That is just flat out offensive. |
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buzzard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
356. It won't affect me at all I am sick of hearing how it denigrates those in the "straight community" |
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ananda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-27-07 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
358. nothing |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
363. It Will Cost Me Plenty |
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Dastard Stepchild (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
365. I've felt the effects of not being able to marry... |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
367. It;'s all about the legal stuff |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
368. You mean Nazis won't start riding on dinosaurs? |
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newsdude (134 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
370. I'm afraid to say it, but gay marriage and adoption rights |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 11:05 AM Response to Reply #370 |
404. Yup, because the NJ ruling really cost us the 2006 Election |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:38 PM Response to Reply #404 |
407. "Rights delayed are rights denied!" -- MLK, Jr. |
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Tigress DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
371. Equal Rights, YES! Prosecute Hate Crimes, YES! |
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The Traveler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
373. Insofar as I can determine |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:06 AM Response to Original message |
379. it is the denial of equal rights to anyone, for any reason |
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TheBaldyMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:20 AM Response to Original message |
380. I think I can shed more light than most on this matter as a UK resident |
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Jasper Kent (7 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:57 AM Response to Original message |
381. We ALL must work together |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
386. Kicked, recommended, and bravo. |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
387. Wow, what a headache... |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
391. I think it will cost our society MORE if we DON'T |
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Thor_MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
392. Time. That's the only thing that is really going to change anything, |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
397. UK-er here |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
400. It wouldn't change my life at all. |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
411. Midlodemocrat, you're the greatest. |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
415. There is no personal cost to straights. That's the most infuriating part of it |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
419. Midlodemocrat is so cool! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:11 PM Response to Reply #419 |
427. Aw, thank you. Very nice of you. |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:13 PM Response to Reply #419 |
428. I tried.... |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #428 |
431. You did not fail! |
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Hosnon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
429. Count me in. The area is not exactly one in which I am extremely active |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
434. I agree It shouldn't even be an issue. k&r |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-28-07 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
435. I'm with you on this (straight male here) |
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