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DanTex

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46. Apparently, since a lot of people here have expressed the intention to abstain from the GE if
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 12:50 PM
Oct 2015

Hillary is the nominee. I wouldn't have imagined, but, yeah, in light of that, it is necessary.

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I wish could could recommend this more than once... prairierose Oct 2015 #1
This is far more important than I can say.. I heard this on Thom Hartmann this week. Stuart G Oct 2015 #3
It's the reason why I am working hard to make sure we get sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #28
Every time you chant "Supreme Court" as if it were a magic incantation, winter is coming Oct 2015 #2
No, that is not it. Not endorsing any here. All of our candidates are better than any of theirs. Stuart G Oct 2015 #4
Yes. This is extremely important. The president can influence the direction of Persondem Oct 2015 #5
To be honest, LWolf Oct 2015 #6
I have thought about this. Here is what I think Stuart G Oct 2015 #7
Continue to post what you believe to be important. oasis Oct 2015 #8
You may not intend it, LWolf Oct 2015 #25
SCOTUS appointments happen with regularity, it's always part of the 'deal' HereSince1628 Oct 2015 #22
Yes. LWolf Oct 2015 #26
Same here, it's as if we are told AGAIN that we only have one choice, when in fact sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #29
+1000. Clarence Thomas will live on as G.W.H. Bush's legacy long after he's gone. Hortensis Oct 2015 #9
Kick oasis Oct 2015 #10
Joe Biden's doing. period. period. reddread Oct 2015 #19
Agree Biden totally failed to hold the line, to severe detriment of our nation. Hortensis Oct 2015 #21
That won't happen when Bernie Sanders is president. One of my reasons for supportiing him. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #30
It won't happen under ANY Democrat Party candidate. That's the point. Hortensis Oct 2015 #38
Then why is this constant 'listen up the SC!!' tactic needed? As you say, it isn't, is it? So when sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #43
this again. trashing thread and putting you on ignore. liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #11
I am sorry. You are correct, I am asking you to vote for a democrat. Stuart G Oct 2015 #12
Maybe if you named the democrats who are running and point out anyone who you think sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #31
Ok, You got it...My position is not to avoid any Democratic Candidate. Stuart G Oct 2015 #34
And now is the time to focus on who should get the nomination. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #40
"scare tactics to vote for the status quo candidate". Yep. I call it the "SCOTUS boogeyman". nt antigop Oct 2015 #39
you might have very sincere concerns about scotus restorefreedom Oct 2015 #13
K&R. This is absolutely correct, and obviously so. DanTex Oct 2015 #14
No remedy for a permanently ultra-conservative Supreme Court. oasis Oct 2015 #17
Do you think it is necessary to 'warn' ANY Democrat over and over again about this? sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #32
Apparently, since a lot of people here have expressed the intention to abstain from the GE if DanTex Oct 2015 #46
I think it is necessary for a very similar reason too..not exactly Stuart G Oct 2015 #47
True. But this time around, teaching the dictatorial big money Dems a lesson may be more important. reformist2 Oct 2015 #15
Then I highly recommend that you make damn sure... 99Forever Oct 2015 #16
How important are votes?..Does it make a difference in an emergency? Well Yes.. Stuart G Oct 2015 #18
So your real intent is to... 99Forever Oct 2015 #20
No, my real intent is NOT to elicit "Loyalty Oaths" Real intent is something else. Stuart G Oct 2015 #23
You asked, I answered with my position. 99Forever Oct 2015 #24
Well, I think it's time to start this, yes very important discussion from a different perspective. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #36
more likely collecting refuseniks reddread Oct 2015 #48
"We the Peoples" candidate might not be the same as YOUR candidate. Just Sayin ' Lil Missy Oct 2015 #51
And you would be wrong. 99Forever Oct 2015 #52
Before Primaries Over, four Words We Must Never Forget, in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #27
Your post should be re-posted as it's own thread. Blus4u Oct 2015 #33
I will remember them both before and after the primaries. 99Forever Oct 2015 #44
Many, many people feel the same way. in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #45
I believe Bernie himself agrees with the OP mucifer Oct 2015 #35
Yes, I think you are correct, Also, I honestly believe if Bernie is the nominee, then Stuart G Oct 2015 #37
Has she said that? Bernie has, but I don't recall her ever saying so. sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #41
Of course Bernie will support Hillary. Too much at stake. oasis Oct 2015 #50
Ruth Bader Ginsburg GummyBearz Oct 2015 #42
The grim reaper may have a say in how many of the present oasis Oct 2015 #49
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