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In reply to the discussion: Martin O'Malley: 'We Can't Send Children Back to Death' - Says 'Get Them Out Of These Kennels' [View all]bigtree
(85,989 posts)45. I can get behind a candidate who takes stands like this
. . . I hope he's taking notice of the wave of visceral expressions of approval for his blunt, compassionate, and progressive words.
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Martin O'Malley: 'We Can't Send Children Back to Death' - Says 'Get Them Out Of These Kennels' [View all]
bigtree
Jul 2014
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O'Malley: "Let's release these children now and then find any excuse to arrest them later."
Vattel
Jul 2014
#9
well, I am glad that he is saying it. I guess I should give him the benefit of the doubt on motives
Vattel
Jul 2014
#19
I've already decided that O'Malley will be my candidate in the primary if he runs.
phleshdef
Jul 2014
#16
I can, too. Would that President Obama and Hillary were so compassionate.
Louisiana1976
Jul 2014
#52
Governor O'Malley is speaking for me and many more who want these children treated as refugees
mountain grammy
Jul 2014
#18
Good, it's really important and Americans need to understand the difference.
mountain grammy
Jul 2014
#61
No, they wouldn't. There have been refugees from heinous situations you sound well short of reasoned
TheKentuckian
Jul 2014
#28
"The greatest power we have is power of our principles." Obviously he's not a Third Wayer.
Scuba
Jul 2014
#36
you should know that the federal govt. is considering sites in Md. to house the children
bigtree
Jul 2014
#41
Regarding the refugees that are placed in Maryland, what's keeping O'Malley from
Louisiana1976
Jul 2014
#53