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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:54 PM Original message |
Swearing has contributed much to the animosity on DU |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
1. Ban swearing? Fuck that shit! |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Watch your fucking language! |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
66. I read the OP as "smearing" and |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. Fuck that. hee, hee - this will be a funny thread |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:58 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. Ya just know this won't go well! |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Yup, but it will be some funny shit. And hell yeah! I need a drink today. |
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timtom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
80. Hasn't been, so far... |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
3. Fuck that noise! |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Let's also ban slang, illiteration and pig latin!!!! |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:59 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. ohnay!! |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
57. I was going the bust you for the word "illiteration", but first I checked the Urban Dictionary. |
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Ron Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. I swear, I think I'll have extra butter on mine. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. Pass the fucking junior mints! (fucking nt) |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. If the rules that exist were enforced, and if more people would alert, it would improve |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. I agree with that too |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. Just like the wider society, there is a sizeable group that enjoys uproar. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. lol |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
47. I'm going to be serious here for a moment.... there is a BIG problem in our society, and |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:01 PM Response to Reply #47 |
54. but what if you know you are right |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:22 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. I knew it would do no good to be serious and reasonable, but I tried. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:30 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. I was being very serious to your reply |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:33 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. I don't play those games, so give it up. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:39 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. dude, |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:42 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. I'm not a dude, nor am I a bigot. So, get back to your original point, or give it up. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:45 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. sorry about that I didn't know you were a woman. |
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spiritual_gunfighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #65 |
75. I think being antagonistic can be as bad as not listening |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #75 |
79. +1 |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #75 |
83. I quit listening when people start with bogus arguments. |
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spiritual_gunfighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 01:34 PM Response to Reply #83 |
89. Then you aren't taking your own advice |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
9. Fuck that shit. |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. Fucking brilliant |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
12. Fuck swearing! |
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Unrepentant Fenian (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. BULLSHIT! |
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Union Yes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. Swearing is a proven pain reliever! |
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kitkat65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
18. I use the f-bomb all the time but only towards those like |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. I don't swear in real life... |
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Mrs. Overall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #22 |
49. I swear like a sailor on DU, but not so much in real life. |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:02 PM Response to Original message |
20. Nice post, Bowdler. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. thanks ) |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:02 PM Response to Original message |
21. I don't think swearing is the problem |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
23. You asked for it! |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Fuckin' A! |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
26. i bloody well think not |
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corpseratemedia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
27. I think you are confusing name-calling and personalizing a difference of opinion |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. The stuff you mentioned |
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corpseratemedia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #30 |
51. I'm not even sure a lot of people intend on becoming nasty. |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
29. Way to douse the fire with a can of gas. Ethanol even. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
31. No, they need to ban ignorance. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
32. As have the rolling eyes icon and the laughter icon are used to insult. nt |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
33. You get a rec from me for the DUzy quality of this thread! |
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Make7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
34. How would this idea affect the 'unrecommend' feature? ( n/t ) |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
35. But then no one could complain about the |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
36. Some motherfuckers just got no class, you know? |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
37. Fuck the shit |
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corkhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
38. where do you draw the line? |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:29 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. good points |
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watrwefitinfor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
39. Oh, shit. Now you've gone and done it. |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
41. LOL....OMFG....who didn't know how this post would end up???? n/t |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
42. If you don't like it then don't participate. |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
43. I avoid viscious name-calling because it leads to sticky situations. nt |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
44. I actually swear less on DU than I do offline. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:53 PM Response to Reply #44 |
52. You and me both... |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:02 PM Response to Reply #44 |
77. Awwww. Flowers? You make the flowers sad. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:40 PM Response to Reply #77 |
86. LOL |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
45. oh fer fuck's sake -- ban swearing? |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:04 PM Response to Reply #45 |
55. there should be a dunce cap and a corner |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
46. I agree with you... |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
48. Why don't you go fuck a goat! |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
50. bwahahahahaaa...you asked for it |
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natrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
53. wtf dude, are you high? |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
56. Swearing is not the same thing as name calling or personal attacks. |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
59. I haven't seen much of what you're describing.... |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
60. I swear alot, but not at DUers. That would be rude. nt |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
64. How's this thread working out for ya? |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
67. What th fuck were you thinking when you posted this shit pile? n/t |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
68. Individuals who swear |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:55 PM Response to Reply #68 |
73. :snort: |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
70. This is true. |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
71. There's just one thing, Dude... |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
72. I've only sworn at a member ONCE on DU |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
74. Oh bullshit. |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
76. ^%$#@*(&^%$# |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. DUzy! |
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lame54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #78 |
97. let me try - $%^#&FUCK*&@# |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
81. Language Is a Tool |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
82. Oh, look. Another fucking wet-behind-the-ears self-appointed forum god. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #82 |
94. Wow, that is quite a list |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. Such lists are becoming more common ... |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
84. There isn't enough swearing in this fucking forum, dammit all to hell. |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
85. mom are you posting and drinking again? |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
87. Fuckity fuckity fuck fuck fuck |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-24-09 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
88. I say this with love: Fuck yer two cents, buddy. |
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Torn_Scorned_Ignored (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
90. heck, I like to swear at times too |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
91. Well I'll swear... |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
92. I look upon politics and politicians about the same way as bubble wrap. |
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Pharlo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
93. Unfortunately, for your argument, the intelligence level of the average DU |
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lame54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
95. Fuck that |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
96. Fuck that |
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chaska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
99. People need to stop and think, and remember that we are on the same team here. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
100. goddam it fuck no! Shit, people get emotional and defensive and swear. |
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