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IndyJones

(1,068 posts)
168. How is the OP violating the TOS? Is there some rule saying that valid concerns can't be raised
Sat Sep 22, 2012, 04:29 AM
Sep 2012

during the two months prior to the election? Why not support the discussion and help the OP see your POV and take it as an opportunity to educate or talk through the issues rather than attempt to supress valid concerns from those within your party?

Can you be more specific about what's ticking you off? Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #1
I have discussed this at length Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #26
Thanks Kelvin. I agree with you regarding the list... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #44
I would think the CIA Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #55
My take: A vote for Obama is a huge vote against Citizens United. That's enough for me. nanabugg Sep 2012 #299
Barring a Constitutional amendment Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #342
misguided anger...a President can't do shit without cooperation from congress spanone Sep 2012 #2
so if presidents 'can't do shit', why the focus on presidential elections? HiPointDem Sep 2012 #17
money. Celebrities sell the party brand n/t librechik Sep 2012 #19
It's best if you learn how the US Government works and get taught recent history but you're uponit7771 Sep 2012 #66
that tone is sure to draw many disaffected to your cause HiPointDem Sep 2012 #70
Supreme Court nominations. GaYellowDawg Sep 2012 #77
From your posting history, I'm not sure you ever had "a cause", at least not one that.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #161
i'm a life-long democrat who has never voted republican. i post here to discuss policy issues that HiPointDem Sep 2012 #170
Yeah, and this is the part you forgot. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #171
i posted the entire statement. i forgot nothing. as i said, if you have a problem with me or my HiPointDem Sep 2012 #172
There is electing Democrats period, and there is electing Democrats comma eridani Sep 2012 #452
You don't know this person, clearly. tavalon Sep 2012 #178
Democrat is used as synonymous with "liberal" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #346
Tell it to Jill Stein over at Green Underground. Oh wait...... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #348
I greatly resent being accused of "spouting" any GOP "meme" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #124
It's sad that some self-described Liberals suffer self-defeatism. BlueCaliDem Sep 2012 #304
Face palm! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #347
Well, blue neen Sep 2012 #373
How many different way can I say Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #376
Sworn statement? Strange, since I didn't say that you aren't voting. blue neen Sep 2012 #378
My profound apologies Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #383
No problem! blue neen Sep 2012 #388
re: Bush GaYellowDawg Sep 2012 #75
Bush got a bunch of tax cuts and wars Hippo_Tron Sep 2012 #113
bush got no child left behind with increased spending to close schools, not to mention an entirely HiPointDem Sep 2012 #193
My objections Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #27
I respect your compromise here a lot CitizenPatriot Sep 2012 #112
Thank you for understanding Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #343
You're not misguided tavalon Sep 2012 #179
Then let's stop spending all this money and time on the Presidential election and start focusing on sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #74
Explain it to me tavalon Sep 2012 #182
Exactly Champion Jack Sep 2012 #250
Actually, reality is the converse. Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #530
Thanks, Kelvin. You could also consider it a vote to try to help me gain equal rights. Zorra Sep 2012 #3
Yeah, what you said. Rmoney would be a disaster. Booster Sep 2012 #8
Yes and women too Freddie Sep 2012 #190
I will indeed Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #344
lol ~ Zorra Sep 2012 #420
Put that bottle down. Right now !! russspeakeasy Sep 2012 #4
Remember, we don't elect Kings. sadbear Sep 2012 #5
Once again, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #30
he sets his own ed policy too. and pubs are happy to vote the money to destroy public education. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #35
But you're basis is without merit. sadbear Sep 2012 #47
I keep trying to avoid arguing this issue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #56
President Obama doesn't govern is a vacuum. sadbear Sep 2012 #127
On issues directly under executive authority Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #349
You don't think so? sadbear Sep 2012 #368
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #301
Reading comprehension is hard, huh? tavalon Sep 2012 #183
Short memory, huh? sadbear Sep 2012 #263
And that, in an elegant nutshell, is what the OP did tavalon Sep 2012 #394
Why do you insist on being insulting to everyone, even fellow DU'ers? sadbear Sep 2012 #399
I was wrong and self deleted, I'm sorry CreekDog Sep 2012 #516
They require congressional cooperation and YOU KNOW THAT uponit7771 Sep 2012 #67
Obama kept fighting for DOMA Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #352
Republicans did not choose his cabinet, he did. I hope this time he can find some sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #85
President Obama did run on a somewhat "post-partisan" platform. sadbear Sep 2012 #129
He did NOT run on indefinite detention. He did not run on protecting War Criminals sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #175
I'm with you all the way! tavalon Sep 2012 #186
He's actually going to have to tavalon Sep 2012 #185
Yep, if that slimy skunk or any of his ilk are involved in Obama's second term tavalon Sep 2012 #184
I am glad to see you will cast Obama PowerToThePeople Sep 2012 #6
I'm not so sure Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #57
I will vote for him, despite extreme misgivings... immoderate Sep 2012 #7
I completely understand the pragamatic Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #32
Yeah, had I not already done the mental gymnastics to be okay with this, tavalon Sep 2012 #187
You got to read paragraph8, or is it 9?, so the guy will vote for Obama anyway..ok?? Stuart G Sep 2012 #9
probably better if he just dind't vote than to spread this negative crap JI7 Sep 2012 #18
Really? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #33
Who Needs Voter Disenfranchising otohara Sep 2012 #372
Yeah, I do! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #387
Why? Why are people on a Democratic board advocating that people just 'stfu and vote'? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #80
Thank you for your eloquenrt summation Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #123
I couldn't agree more tavalon Sep 2012 #189
Giving people a reason TO vote is 'negative crap'?? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #318
LOL good thing you aren't working for the campaign Marrah_G Sep 2012 #488
Hah! brush Sep 2012 #10
I have never had an intention, desire or inclination to vote for Romney Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #58
The old 'if you oppose the Iraq War, you love Saddam' logic. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #321
Like I said brush Sep 2012 #330
A vote is a vote. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #335
Unfortunately there are many of us who will be voting with less enthusiasm this time. unapatriciated Oct 2012 #532
How do you know the purged voter would have voted for Obama? leftstreet Sep 2012 #11
The odds are very high that a purged voter would vote for Obama. Zorra Sep 2012 #21
Why weren't they purged in 2008? leftstreet Sep 2012 #24
there have been new attempts to purge more voters JI7 Sep 2012 #25
If you check the link to the RMS Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #34
Have you been in a cave? You do know what happened in the 2010 midterms, right? Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #163
Oh, so you're saying none of us are disillusioned by what Obama promised and chose tavalon Sep 2012 #195
Here's what "Kelvin Mace" did in NC...Worked for Verified Voting! INFO: KoKo Sep 2012 #408
Uneducated tavalon Sep 2012 #194
You're funny tavalon Sep 2012 #192
What's the Obama Admin doing about this suppression issue? leftstreet Sep 2012 #285
Nothing tavalon Sep 2012 #386
So have you decided not to vote? Throwaway vote which means a vote for Romney? Whovian Sep 2012 #12
Please read what I said Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #36
it was not quite plain Whisp Sep 2012 #114
What part of Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #126
your title says something entirely different Whisp Sep 2012 #409
You need to read better RetroLounge Sep 2012 #419
What part of this was not clear? enlightenment Sep 2012 #362
It was very plain to anyone who read the entire post. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #406
Read to the end tavalon Sep 2012 #196
"please be as strident in pressing the President back to doing what is right" = dream on. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #13
*sigh* Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #59
Yes, release your inner Pollyana! It's helped me... SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #121
Obamacare is a significant change IMO treestar Sep 2012 #14
Obamacare is not what was promised: It is a windfall for the insurance compaines panzerfaust Sep 2012 #436
You see things in such a negative way treestar Sep 2012 #440
"I just do not know that I can do it". Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #475
I don't need to read your 'letter'. randome Sep 2012 #15
NO, I am not looking for Utopia Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #38
It's just confusing leftstreet Sep 2012 #41
Same as if I mailed a ballot Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #60
My point is that no one is perfect. randome Sep 2012 #48
Please, point to the part where I say Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #130
"Ship of state is already under the waves". randome Sep 2012 #231
Well if Utopia means simply not killing any more people in foreign countries, or sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #528
What did you want from Obama that he hasn't delivered? Serious question.... scheming daemons Sep 2012 #16
I posted a link above for the people who keep asking me "why" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #39
Kelvin - I Went To Your Link... WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #404
I've always just viewed myself as a liberal Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #442
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #49
A vote is a vote Mz Pip Sep 2012 #20
I will say that their voter suppression efforts pulled me off the sidelines jsmirman Sep 2012 #22
Since I know this guys history, tavalon Sep 2012 #197
I appreciate what you are doing Fresh_Start Sep 2012 #23
Yeah, the closer the election got Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #78
Now, we just need to keep him there tavalon Sep 2012 #198
I think you are a wise and honest person. Hat's off to you!! nt nanabugg Sep 2012 #28
Thank you Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #40
I also appreciate your honesty. I am sick to death of the pretentious, dishonest system sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #90
I will join sabrina MuseRider Sep 2012 #99
I would hope you would vote for Obama, he is the best Thinkingabout Sep 2012 #29
I am a liberal, not a Democrat Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #54
Its a vote...I'll take it. CanonRay Sep 2012 #31
I hear you on being disappointed on MAJOR issues ibegurpard Sep 2012 #37
And I am glad you are happy with your vote Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #79
K&R Kevin. I see what you're doing. trof Sep 2012 #42
Thanks, that is precisely what I am trying to achieve Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #81
whatever you think about Obama - SUPREME COURT SUPREME COURT SUPREME COURT nt MariaM83 Sep 2012 #43
This argument has been brought up many times Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #82
Whoa! Hold on there! longship Sep 2012 #227
The Supreme Court Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #230
In other words, you are suggesting that Republicans will trigger a Constitutional crisis. longship Sep 2012 #241
"In other words, you are suggesting that Republicans will trigger a Constitutional crisis." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #248
Okay. Understand that I still wish to be with you here. longship Sep 2012 #260
The question remains, would the Republicans do that? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #267
That's a tall claim. longship Sep 2012 #270
We have been in crisis Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #333
Hope you are right Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #332
Honestly? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #331
I know three David Allens now. Panasonic Sep 2012 #45
Yes, I am that David Allen Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #83
Did your publishing business fold because of the * years? Panasonic Sep 2012 #106
Two things sank me Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #125
I figured that had something to do with it. tavalon Sep 2012 #199
OMFG! I bow before you hootinholler Sep 2012 #256
Fellow resident of NC--never was enchanted with Obama--but I don't need an excuse mnhtnbb Sep 2012 #46
I intended to vote in all races Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #84
Just like Senator Sanders said this very day (paraphrasing) "Vote for President Obama because Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #50
I was going to post something like this because I heard him too renate Sep 2012 #53
534 clones of Bernie Sanders, please. What the hell happened to us? Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #104
I think that you're very naive Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #51
Damn! Thanks for laying it all out like that! randome Sep 2012 #52
This is one of the best post on DU that I've seen Blue_Roses Sep 2012 #61
Absolutely right. Thanks for summarizing it so succinctly. Tennessee Gal Sep 2012 #62
Wish I could Rec a reply! AWESOME! SunsetDreams Sep 2012 #87
Same here! RiffRandell Sep 2012 #392
Thank you!! Obama will go down as one of the greatest presidents of ALL time!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #95
Actually... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #327
Well, that's good news. I'm glad you're onboard. I haven't been happy with everything, Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #396
If I had your patience. You completely de-constructed bullshit and showed it for what it is. nt bluestate10 Sep 2012 #152
So, unless I vote Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #325
Idealistic was the word you were looking for tavalon Sep 2012 #200
Oh the irony - it burns! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #290
Yeah, you caught that... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #324
A lot of people seem to have that syndrome in this thread Union Scribe Sep 2012 #449
In repsonse Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #323
And your response is fairly inadequate, really Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #374
Again, you got the vote for your guy Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #375
So basically you have just given up on all these issues. You have rationalized everything sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #365
Being realistic doesn't mean "giving up" Spider Jerusalem Sep 2012 #377
But none of this stopped the Republicans when THEY decided to prosecute a US President sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #379
I Understand That... WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #403
I'm a Union Guy louis c Sep 2012 #63
Whatever, take your tripe and faux outrage somewhere else. Pisces Sep 2012 #64
I shall post what I wish, when I wish, and how I wish Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #88
And occassionally you might get away with it due to the jury system Major Nikon Sep 2012 #107
I am not in violation of the TOS Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #131
Please don't piss on my shoes and tell me it's raining Major Nikon Sep 2012 #139
sure thing pal. dionysus Sep 2012 #319
+1000! Walk away Sep 2012 #165
You know what, fuck that response. Union Scribe Sep 2012 #117
I am greatful some folks understand Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #133
Fuck your response too Major Nikon Sep 2012 #141
If it were a violation, I would be gone Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #145
Not sure how you figure that Major Nikon Sep 2012 #150
How is the OP violating the TOS? Is there some rule saying that valid concerns can't be raised IndyJones Sep 2012 #168
Do I need to draw you a picture? Major Nikon Sep 2012 #174
He is doing none of those tavalon Sep 2012 #202
So you want to piss on my other shoe and tell me it's raining also Major Nikon Sep 2012 #210
I've got no interest in your shoes, tavalon Sep 2012 #226
Bravo! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #286
How about the people telling him not to vote for Obama? Union Scribe Sep 2012 #448
I call 'em as I see 'em Major Nikon Sep 2012 #451
I love how some here have been resorting to the old Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #234
I love those who keep trying desperately to make this into something it isn't Major Nikon Sep 2012 #237
There's so much love between you two! randome Sep 2012 #239
Criticism is not bashing. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #242
I'm going to say to you what I said to my friend who tried (like you) to keep me from voting Obama DainBramaged Sep 2012 #65
You'd look smarter if you actually read the entire OP DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2012 #68
You'd look smarter if you minded your own business DainBramaged Sep 2012 #76
Still can't read yet, huh? RetroLounge Sep 2012 #86
Pot shots, still trying aren't ya? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #108
I love when someone obviously did not read the entire OP and then gets offended RetroLounge Sep 2012 #279
I did, I STILL got offended DainBramaged Sep 2012 #356
Thank you for saving me the trouble tavalon Sep 2012 #203
Is this fucking pile on 101, Go Merrry Christmas your tree DainBramaged Sep 2012 #359
I am sorry you feel insulted Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #89
It has NOTING to do with for me/against me holy shit DainBramaged Sep 2012 #109
The SCOTUS is a lost cause for the next 20 years Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #134
Seems like you posted without reading the original post. nt. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #101
Many, many did. tavalon Sep 2012 #204
Perhaps I'm being too simplistic, but it's a 2 party system. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #69
Only by default. It was not originally designed to work this way. GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #73
Black and white choices for a grey world Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #91
That is simplifying it a little maybe. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #103
I've always looked at it that way, too. OnionPatch Sep 2012 #147
No, actually, you've just made a fine argument tavalon Sep 2012 #205
So, you're going to vote for Obama in spite of yourself. MineralMan Sep 2012 #71
I am hardly the only person with problems voting for Obama Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #92
It is in aid of those of us who couldn't, when the chips were down, tavalon Sep 2012 #206
I respect your choice and reasoning. Peace, brother! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #72
Thank you Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #93
Five tavalon Sep 2012 #207
six unapatriciated Oct 2012 #533
I get it. smokey nj Sep 2012 #229
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #94
You live in the USA what do you expect Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2012 #96
No, my choice was still voting Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #135
I hear what you're saying, but I hope you vote for the president. Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #97
well it's mighty big of you- voting for someone else- but... stlsaxman Sep 2012 #98
I was never behind Obama nor Hillary for that matter. I knew he was a conserva-Dem, Cleita Sep 2012 #100
is your right mshasta Sep 2012 #102
How many more like Scalia and Thomas as SCOTUS would you recommend? cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #105
How many more Elena Kagans would YOU recommend? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #238
Terms of Service : when general election season begins, DU members must support Democratic nominees WinkyDink Sep 2012 #110
People don't give a shit, they think it's OK and spew with impunity DainBramaged Sep 2012 #111
Chill out, bud. 99Forever Sep 2012 #120
Apparently, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #146
NO. YOu're supposed to pull your head out of the sand. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #153
Hmmm... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #308
I'm not your bud, chill this DainBramaged Sep 2012 #363
This shit did get alerted on Major Nikon Sep 2012 #155
Or, maybe they aren't all eager to become Union Scribe Sep 2012 #162
I don't have a problem with it Major Nikon Sep 2012 #173
So now those of us who don't like Obama but are supporting him anyway aren't welcome? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #240
I think you're right on your first point but wrong on the others. randome Sep 2012 #244
"The 'disastrous on civil liberties' part especially does not ring true for me." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #247
Legalizing domestic spying Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #309
All things that need to be addressed. randome Sep 2012 #314
Once again you pretend this is something it's not Major Nikon Sep 2012 #245
"You pretend this is something it's not" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #258
Hmmm, calling out a fellow member tavalon Sep 2012 #209
So where does it say that, exactly? Major Nikon Sep 2012 #220
I'm heading to bed in a few minutes so I'm not going to comb through now tavalon Sep 2012 #225
The TOS takes up one page Major Nikon Sep 2012 #233
Considering that I went to bed just a bit after speaking to you tavalon Sep 2012 #395
Provide a link or a quote. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #232
MN, I agree with a lot of what you say, but I think the best reaction to this OP is... stevenleser Sep 2012 #249
If you are ever in my town Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #315
They read it Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #271
Or maybe the Jury actually read the OP and understood that Democrats will need sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #322
The OP is voting for him! Union Scribe Sep 2012 #119
Gosh, and what exactly do you think I am doing? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #143
Actually it's the title of the OP that's the problem. ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #158
If folks are going to judge the entire post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #306
Yes, there is.... ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #320
There is actually a difference between "support" and your now-disingenuous denial of your premise. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #235
My words are plain Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #312
Say what? RandiFan1290 Sep 2012 #201
And he just showed people who might not otherwise be able to, tavalon Sep 2012 #208
Oh, wow. A mentor. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #236
Thank you, sir. 99Forever Sep 2012 #115
Good to hear Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #144
You are entitled to say what you want, it is called free speech! akbacchus_BC Sep 2012 #116
I don't know if you've noticed tavalon Sep 2012 #211
If you see my post as a "rant" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #311
On behalf of the Military in NC who I hope will be saved from deployment SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #118
Yeah, I'm that guy Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #140
1000 times - thank you!! Yes, I remember, I wanted you to be cloned SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #400
Finally, someone else who knows what this David Allen has done! tavalon Sep 2012 #212
Yes, I was watching and learning, and am really appreciative! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #398
Thank you DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #122
I for one am not going to argue with someone who is doing what I want them to do stevenleser Sep 2012 #128
It has never been harder giving people Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #138
OK. It doesn't matter to me why you're voting for Obama. aikoaiko Sep 2012 #132
At this point Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #136
Wtf is this? Politicub Sep 2012 #137
I don't recall requesting your help Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #142
Try your moral and ethical qualms in the shoes of lgbt Americans Politicub Sep 2012 #149
If you have any qualms about the humans being held at Guantanamo, tavalon Sep 2012 #215
"Try your moral and ethical qualms in the shoes of lgbt Americans" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #246
If you want to expedite DOMA repeal and the passage of ENDA Politicub Sep 2012 #253
Not that I've noticed Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #293
I don't hear similar sounding comments from most LGBT folks I know IRL or here on DU stevenleser Sep 2012 #254
"I don't hear similar sounding comments from most LGBT folks...on DU" Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #259
Actually, I want to push him down the left path Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #294
The President's 'evolvement' on LGBT issues happened because people refused sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #423
You see, you say you worked hard to bring about the changes you wanted. randome Sep 2012 #255
"at least recognize reality at the same time." Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #257
I was going to let this go but... randome Sep 2012 #262
I have. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #266
Kudos, then! randome Sep 2012 #269
Agreed. I have expressed my displeasure Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #292
Couple of things... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #289
If you can't have better reading comprehension than that, tavalon Sep 2012 #213
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #148
Thank you, grantcart SIDURI Sep 2012 #164
"those that don't participate in the political process" sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #424
I'm glad the OP has such stout defenders as yourself... SIDURI Sep 2012 #445
I'm glad that there are people like the OP, without whom an awful lot of people sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #471
grantcart, I respect you greatly. tavalon Sep 2012 #216
Let's try it again. grantcart Sep 2012 #313
He is idealistic tavalon Sep 2012 #381
Well since I picked the same column you did Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #300
Column what column? Didn't read it. All I read was that someone was taking themselves out of the grantcart Sep 2012 #310
No! He's keeping himself IN the game and voting for Obama! blaze Sep 2012 #411
Yes, yes brush Sep 2012 #402
If Obama loses, in 8 years your ilk will be running to the next great democratic hope. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #151
Do a little research on his specific ilk. tavalon Sep 2012 #217
My entry comes and goes Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #305
+1..... KoKo Sep 2012 #366
Yeah, I love how I am being lectured on voting Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #384
Damn, the term BBV reminded me of the name of she who shall not be named tavalon Sep 2012 #382
This is what NC DU'ers Kelvin Mace, Joyce McCloy, other DU'ers Did for Verified Voting! KoKo Sep 2012 #407
The person who made herself infamous with the BBV issue is not McCloy. tavalon Sep 2012 #410
What the break off did in NC still stands and it was an achievement KoKo Sep 2012 #413
Oh, I wholly concur tavalon Sep 2012 #432
I have a clue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #302
Who cares? WI_DEM Sep 2012 #154
A number of people do, actually tavalon Sep 2012 #218
look MFM008 Sep 2012 #156
Dismiss him if you want. But his view is valid johnlucas Sep 2012 #157
Well spoken John Lucas tavalon Sep 2012 #219
The problem with all of that is... stevenleser Sep 2012 #252
I don't buy that johnlucas Sep 2012 #336
You are dancing around my main points and asserting things for which you offered no proof stevenleser Sep 2012 #339
The Republicans this & the Republicans that. Sounds scared to me johnlucas Sep 2012 #357
Thank you for your posts in this thread. I have been saying the same things for years. unapatriciated Oct 2012 #534
You're welcome & thank you for the compliments! johnlucas Oct 2012 #536
Great public service announcement. mmonk Sep 2012 #159
White male privilege. donheld Sep 2012 #160
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #169
Boy, you're gonna look kind of silly if Reply #169 gets shut down by jury, huh? tavalon Sep 2012 #221
Why would a jury ever shoot down reply #169? sadbear Sep 2012 #265
It's bigotry tavalon Sep 2012 #391
Do you have a link to the jury results? sadbear Sep 2012 #401
Sure, I don't see your point, but whatever tavalon Sep 2012 #405
So you don't want people to vote for this President? Then what are you doing on DU? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #425
Yep. For the privileged it can be a "lesser evil." For the downtrodden, it is a necessity. joshcryer Sep 2012 #428
Thanks for your post. lovemydog Sep 2012 #166
I don't understand how this thread is continuing. Is this DU or the Brietbart Report? Walk away Sep 2012 #167
Yes, it is DU, where people can think and discuss issues, even more so when elections sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #177
Oh, Please. That OP is what you needed to vote for President Obama... Walk away Sep 2012 #251
And this pisses you off Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #287
Did I say I was pissed off? Is this what is meant by projecting? Walk away Sep 2012 #341
I see you did not read what is right in front of you. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #326
Denial? Walk away Sep 2012 #345
Not everyone is a Democrat. If the election depended only on Democrats sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #350
Walk away tavalon Sep 2012 #222
Again, I ask the question.... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #284
Wow, tavalon Sep 2012 #176
It definitely has helped resolve a troubling decision for me. To vote for someone who sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #181
Despite my misgiving about Obama in 2008 Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #281
You are aware tama Sep 2012 #329
I was proud that America Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #393
Thanks for the tripe Mitt NNN0LHI Sep 2012 #180
Seriously? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #282
Of course you're exhorting others to do what you're doing. cali Sep 2012 #188
did you read the whole post? he's voting for obama. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #191
I read the whole post and my impression is that he left out cali Sep 2012 #214
he said he's voting for obama in the place of those likely to be purged from voting rolls. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #224
Then I respectfully request you read it again Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #280
He's exhorting people to use his way to be able to vote for Obama, if they, like him, tavalon Sep 2012 #223
Why is this so hard for folks to see? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #277
This group does tend to get myopic during election times tavalon Sep 2012 #390
Uh, Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #278
Read SHOWDOWN by David Corn Laurajr Sep 2012 #228
One more time with feeling... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #274
The title is grammatically clear, if not to the OP. Line 2 = "pro-Obama folk," clearly NOT the OP. WinkyDink Sep 2012 #243
Look, we disagree on the "in good conscience" thing because gateley Sep 2012 #261
I appreciate your thoughtful reading of my post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #273
I think you present a solution to those who feel as you do, but are rightly concerned that gateley Sep 2012 #307
It's your vote. You're casting it.... SidDithers Sep 2012 #264
If only some of the other people in this thread Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #272
This is just silly. RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #268
I did the same thing back in 2001, exchanging my vote with someone in Georgia twins.fan Sep 2012 #275
I worked through the same dilemma and came to the same bottom line but with a different rationale. eomer Sep 2012 #276
We both want people to have something to vote FOR Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #295
Well Done! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #283
While I understand your logic (although I disagree), I think it is only one half of the whole story. DrewFlorida Sep 2012 #288
The way I see it Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #297
But if we can slow down the rate of sinking Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #463
SAME; but Supreme Court & hopes of a 4 year "Rope-A-Dope" upi402 Sep 2012 #291
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #296
Gosh, I didn't think Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #298
This message was self-deleted by its author CreekDog Sep 2012 #303
Your interpretation, not mine Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #337
The same people made the same arguments against us speaking out against the sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #426
People keep telling me this is just this complex game of Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #524
No, you're right CreekDog Sep 2012 #521
By all means, apology accepted Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #523
I'm sorry. Embarrassingly, I didn't read your full post before hastily responding... CreekDog Sep 2012 #518
I understand Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #526
A two party system is obviously not going to please TBF Sep 2012 #316
Speaking of Jill Stein....I wouldn't risk voting her her in a battleground state. limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #441
If it's a safe state like NY you can probably feel comfortable making a statement - TBF Sep 2012 #453
But where is the "far end" of the spectrum? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #461
I hear you - TBF Sep 2012 #494
You're attempting to rationalize voting for Obama? MineralMan Sep 2012 #317
You assume I am doing nothing to stop voter suppression Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #338
No, I do not know you. MineralMan Sep 2012 #434
You might try the archives of the election forum Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #444
That's OK. I'll take your word for it. MineralMan Sep 2012 #454
As am I Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #456
You don't know much about the OP, do you? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #415
Rec mvd Sep 2012 #328
Shit stirring brush Sep 2012 #334
You didn't read the post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #340
BULLSHIT we all read it it's bullshit DainBramaged Sep 2012 #361
Never said I was, but apparently Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #385
Ignore this DainBramaged Sep 2012 #389
You obviously didn't UNDERSTAND it after you didn't actually read it RetroLounge Sep 2012 #421
In the end, we agree -no candidate is perfect. randome Sep 2012 #351
Look at the Abu Ghraib Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #353
I don't think anyone is saying that murder isn't upsetting. randome Sep 2012 #355
Kelvin, this is perhaps the most self-aggrandizing, specious, sophistic codswallop I've seen on DU. Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #354
And I love you too... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #360
I understand and respect your position Jake2413 Sep 2012 #358
Chris Floyd said it well also mt1000 Sep 2012 #364
Thank you #354 ... A Legend in His/Her Own Mind. Poppycock. Santa didn't come. Deal with it. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #367
You rock! robinlynne Sep 2012 #369
Thanks Kelvin rucky Sep 2012 #370
K&R DeSwiss Sep 2012 #371
Romney has had his ass beaten into the dirt these last couple weeks Whisp Sep 2012 #380
Amazing brush Sep 2012 #397
what an exhausting outsideworld Sep 2012 #412
I am on Democratic Underground, correct? Alduin Sep 2012 #414
It is an excellent way to foil those who would deprive people of their right to vote. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #416
This OP is not about that. trumad Sep 2012 #433
Nauseating...I'm really sad you're allowed to spread your filth, but it is "Democratic Underground" Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #417
So you too are against encouraging people to vote for Obama? What is going on here? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #427
My reading comprehension is fine-and I understand exactly what the OP is trying to do.... Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #437
get over yourself JI7 Sep 2012 #418
Then it's a good thing YOU'RE not on the ballot RetroLounge Sep 2012 #422
Please stay away from the voters Union Scribe Sep 2012 #447
What office are you running for? I know you can't be Obama because Autumn Sep 2012 #531
"I'll cast my vote for the disenfranchised despite that they're not as enlightened as me." joshcryer Sep 2012 #429
"Promises from Candidate Obama about hope and change"--You sound like a GOP candidate Kolesar Sep 2012 #430
You're a non-reality glass-half-empty purist who doesn't understand the real world. RBInMaine Sep 2012 #431
If we were purists Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #460
President Obama is not enough to the left for you. I get that. Jennicut Sep 2012 #435
The problem with this attitude is Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #459
The country is not shifting to the right. Jennicut Sep 2012 #466
Sorry, but the country has been shifting right for some time Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #474
Is the reason WHY I vote for Obama germane to Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #477
You know what? ElboRuum Sep 2012 #438
Will you marry me? Whisp Sep 2012 #439
And when you do get married Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #472
Thread over. Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #443
Not really... Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #469
If this is the only piece of his Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #476
I have read Elbo's posts Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #480
"Keep your vote." Union Scribe Sep 2012 #446
the poster said nothing about devotion to Obama JI7 Sep 2012 #450
Can you point out where I ask for my "ass to be kissed"? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #467
Really? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #457
Nope. ElboRuum Sep 2012 #520
+ a brazillian. MineralMan Sep 2012 #455
You are agreeing that ElboRuum is correct in telling me Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #468
"Why does it matter WHY I vote for Obama?" sadbear Sep 2012 #470
Uh, yes, my post is for people who had my reservations about voting for Obama, such as myself Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #479
No, I do hope you will vote for Obama. MineralMan Sep 2012 #486
The only reason I chose to explain "why" I was in my post Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #489
You will hold whatever opinion you hold. MineralMan Sep 2012 #490
Comments are one thing Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #493
Let me get this straight. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #458
Seems to be the vibe I am getting from a LOT of people who object to this post. Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #465
No. ElboRuum Sep 2012 #512
Gosh, who appointed you Obama's arbiter of votes? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #464
You posted an open forum. You know what that means? ElboRuum Sep 2012 #508
I don't know your gender, and I don't even care, but if things don't work out with Whisp..... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #511
Your comment "as far as I was concerned, could keep your damn vote" unapatriciated Oct 2012 #535
With all due respect... ElboRuum Oct 2012 #537
Oooh, that's bound to leave a blister. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #509
I'm sorry you are getting jumped all over for this Marrah_G Sep 2012 #462
It is amazing how many people Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #473
That would be "know." And that would be yours truly. And you would still be wrong in your idiom WinkyDink Sep 2012 #482
Thank you for calling my attention to my grammar error Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #485
I like that you have found a way to support the President. peace13 Sep 2012 #478
I am hoping that some of the folk giving me grief Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #484
So let's cut to the chase, dear: hello larry Sep 2012 #481
Are you voting for Obama? Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #498
most complaints about Obama are based on things people think he did... Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #483
I think there are differences between complaints coming from the right Marrah_G Sep 2012 #487
I'm just saying even the criticisms from the left seem to assume... Green_Lantern Sep 2012 #492
In response Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #497
He is currently Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #496
um...OK? Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #491
As you apparently plan to vote for Obama Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #495
I'm just saying this whole thing could have been avoided... Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #499
As the people I was trying to have a discussion with were those Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #500
Please forgive my ignorance darkangel218 Sep 2012 #501
I certainly had no intention of voting for ROmney Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #504
Fortunately for me, I do not have to make this decision. girl gone mad Sep 2012 #502
Who are you voting for, then? nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #505
wow DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #503
Thank you! Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #506
freudian slip DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #514
I was very concerned that Rahmn was going to really screw up the Chicago Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #515
I am concerned about him period DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #527
I knew that the chances of Obama keeping any promises Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #529
!! heaven05 Sep 2012 #507
Once again, I am not a Democrat, I am a liberal Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #522
Justice Ginsberg will likely be retiring in the next couple yrs. You can't in good conscience NOT Thrill Sep 2012 #510
As I keep telling folks who bring up this issue Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #517
Thats nonsense Thrill Sep 2012 #519
No, hard reality Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #525
whoa, this is a monster thread quinnox Sep 2012 #513
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