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RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)

6. George believed in sharing

Reply to G_j (Original post)

Mon Oct 22, 2012, 12:56 PM

Oct 2012

Two thirds of this country believes they built this city and they are kings and queens. When in reality they are all puny micro-organisms that have barely evolved.

Harsh, yes? But if they were evolved, why would they spend so much time making war? Why the passion for killing?

Had we voted for George and made him president, we would have evolved somewhat. As it is, we are stuck in the mud.

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George McGovern: "When people tell me they don't like liberals..." [View all] G_j Oct 2012 OP

How true. I can't think of a Republican who has wanted to do something to help people. sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #1

TR, Ike, Javitz... Cooley Hurd Oct 2012 #4

Yes, I thought of TR and Ike but they are dead. There were decent Republicans sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #14

What It Means to Be a Democrat G_j Oct 2012 #7

Thank you, I have not read that but I will definitely buy it. I read his book about sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #16

Now if the Conservative sheeplets responded to logic... joycejnr Oct 2012 #2

Words to stand by liberal N proud Oct 2012 #3

. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #5

George believed in sharing RobertEarl Oct 2012 #6

My first and my most cherished vote wilt the stilt Oct 2012 #8

hard to believe liberals ever mattered in our party, but we did once upon a time nt msongs Oct 2012 #9

not a good quote, sorry hfojvt Oct 2012 #10

So you are calculating what you put into SS ONLY from YOUR own sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #12

the point is that if it is a bad deal for ME hfojvt Oct 2012 #17

I voted for McGovern. I really thought that he might win. schmice Oct 2012 #11

Me too - in first grade. cyberswede Oct 2012 #13

July 19 is our wedding anniversary madokie Oct 2012 #15

Rec #65 kick, n/t bobthedrummer Oct 2012 #18