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paleotn

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24. Some would say, and I agree,...

Reply to cwydro (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 5, 2019, 08:44 AM

Oct 2019

that sticking exclusively to the high ground helped get us in this mess. The days of kumbaya have damn near ruined us. Use to be, the Democratic Party had no qualms about kicking an opponent in the genitals when necessary. I miss that old party. And there's no forgiveness in my heart for those who nearly turned us into a fascist kleptocracy an may yet succeed. They'll get no quarter from me.

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One of The best parts of this is getting to say I told you so. [View all] Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 OP

I love this OP malaise Oct 2019 #1

I'll believe this samplegirl Oct 2019 #2

I hope knowing you were right will be enough. Because the Idiot Horde is dem4decades Oct 2019 #3

they'll never ADMIT it but Skittles Oct 2019 #5

Probably true. But aren't we entitled to at least one I told you so. Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #7

Classy. nt cwydro Oct 2019 #4

Thanks, I think. Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #6

Some would say, and I agree,... paleotn Oct 2019 #24

The irony is that while tRump Scarsdale Oct 2019 #8

And Ivankas sweatshops Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #9

Plus all her Scarsdale Oct 2019 #11

The thing I've always hated most about the Orange Menace... kag Oct 2019 #10

And I don't like feeling angry every day - that's not a good feeling Rhiannon12866 Oct 2019 #12

I know what you mean, Rhiannon kag Oct 2019 #13

Fortunately, most people I know feel the way that we do Rhiannon12866 Oct 2019 #16

Also you can tell them: "Suckers" sharedvalues Oct 2019 #15

I love that. Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #25

Don't be silent! Politics is peoples' lives. sharedvalues Oct 2019 #14

Thank you. narnian60 Oct 2019 #17

They won't learn if you forgive them to fast. Let them sweat a little bit. Oppaloopa Oct 2019 #18

Putin wants America divided against itself Martin Eden Oct 2019 #19

Putin wants the West divided against itself. He's gotta be feeling pretty smug with FailureToCommunicate Oct 2019 #21

It's up to all of us to wipe that smug smile off his face Martin Eden Oct 2019 #22

He could not have been so successful without Fox Propoganda Network n/t Pluvious Oct 2019 #34

I hear you. I get it. paleotn Oct 2019 #26

I will not forgive the con men (and women) who betray America and what it stands for Martin Eden Oct 2019 #29

I'm planning the same party! HAB911 Oct 2019 #20

essentially, they lack discriminating wisdom vlyons Oct 2019 #23

His cult followers won't see it that way. GoCubsGo Oct 2019 #27

Maybe. But the I told you so will be cathartic for Me. Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #28

I have to admit ooky Oct 2019 #30

We DID try to warn them. That's the fact. calimary Oct 2019 #31

They will do the same thing, or worse, when given another opportunity. n/t BluesRunTheGame Oct 2019 #32

Revenge is a dish best served cold...nt Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #33