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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:00 PM Original message |
I watched ALL the top tier candidates on CSPAN this weekend. And I |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
1. my first choice as well. |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
2. You speak for me sara. |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
3. Saracat & John speak for me! Great post! k&r |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. I hope you're right |
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monmouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
5. As I was reading I thought it was Joe Biden you were going to support. |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Unfortunately, Biden did not organize a really strong campaign. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
22. true |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:02 AM Response to Reply #22 |
44. I'm happy to see you putting that star to good use. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #22 |
56. well put |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #56 |
82. very strong |
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vssmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:09 AM Response to Reply #5 |
45. How many presidents have had experience in foreign policy? |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:09 AM Response to Reply #45 |
65. Maybe that's a good part of the problem |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:23 PM Response to Reply #45 |
95. nixon |
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vssmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 05:09 AM Response to Reply #95 |
101. That is right--I forgot the Kissinger era |
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stickernation (317 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:53 AM Response to Reply #5 |
69. you are SO DAMN CYNICAL. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
6. I agree with you. Thanks for your OP |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. He's my second choice. |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:14 AM Response to Reply #7 |
40. My Very Thought... |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:32 AM Response to Reply #7 |
61. Biden would be the best choice to handle repigs, repigs we all |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:23 PM Response to Reply #7 |
96. Joe would just eviscerate them n/t |
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corkhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
9. Pukes need a taste of their own medicine before real bipartisanship will work |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:56 AM Response to Reply #9 |
38. I don't want to be spiteful, but there is something to this |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:17 AM Response to Reply #9 |
41. I Fear... |
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alllyingwhores (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #41 |
85. Let's think about that... |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #9 |
78. Except they wont |
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we can do it (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. That's Close To My Thinking |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
11. He's my choice too, for the very same reasons, saracat! (n/t) |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
12. Good luck to you guys and to your candidate! nt |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Thanks gately ! To you too! |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
13. Absolutely! |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
14. You're absolutely right... the Republicans have not negotiated and |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
15. Kick! |
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sandyd921 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
16. My choice as well for the same reason! |
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Gloria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
17. This is my bottom line motivator: |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:18 AM Response to Reply #17 |
42. Ask Joe Biden... |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #42 |
57. yeah, who was it that killed the Bork nomination? |
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frogmarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
18. Great OP, saracat! K&R nt |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
19. Exactly |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
20. Yep - you said it!!! |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
21. For Republicans, "bi-partisan" = "There's a sucker born every minute." |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:27 PM Response to Reply #21 |
80. Exactly correct. nm |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. I couldn't have said it better! |
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ShadesOfGrey (646 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
25. I agree. Every day I become more and more convinced that |
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Ninga (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
26. Very good and thoughtful post saracat. You made your case for John Edwards and you did a good job. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
27. The time comes when the only way to get heard is to SHOUT! |
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NastyRiffraff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. Excellent, saracat! |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
29. Great post (n/t) |
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balantz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
30. I'm with ya! |
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lisainmilo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
31. Nice Post Sara! |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
32. If we don't nominate a candidate who will fight |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:21 AM Response to Reply #32 |
43. Well... |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #43 |
87. Surrender won't get us anywhere either. |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
33. A K&R from- |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:53 AM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Rocky, may the angels smile down on what you're doing and may you |
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monarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:41 AM Response to Reply #33 |
49. Good for you, Rocky! |
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DaLittle Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. Clear, Concise, No Mistaking What John Edwards IS ALL About |
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Greylyn58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
35. Thanks for posting this |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
36. Recommended. I was taken by surprise at three major sources of power and |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
39. Seems more like "bipartisianship" and "negotiation" are now codewords... |
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IsItJustMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #39 |
73. or another code word for status quo. |
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caseycoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:30 AM Response to Original message |
46. Edwards is my second choice... |
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monarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:44 AM Response to Reply #46 |
51. I wish that Kucinich had chosen Edwards |
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kenfrequed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:22 AM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Tactical decision |
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monarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Nice analysis! n/t |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:33 AM Response to Original message |
47. Aye! |
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deacon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
48. Thats where I ended up too, with Edwards. n/t |
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TheDebbieDee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
50. Saracat, you were reading my mind when you wrote this....... |
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Duncan (498 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
53. Right On! |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
54. Agree completely |
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NorthCarolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
58. You State Edwards is the Only Candidate to Offer Change?? |
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keith the dem (587 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
59. Amen!!! |
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Efilroft Sul (827 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
60. Today's the day I decide. I choose Edwards. |
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nradisic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
62. I'm with you.... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
63. Yep. |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
64. You nailed it. |
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GernBlanston (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
66. thanks, Sara |
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windoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
67. Well said-crimes are not partisan issues!!! |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
68. where is your reasoning here? Edwards voted for and even co-sponsored the big Bushco bills.... nt. |
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Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
70. Thanks saracat |
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sandyj999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
71. That Is Exactly the Reason |
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Emillereid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
72. Though my heart belongs to Kucinich I believe my vote is going to Edwards! |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
74. Those are excellent reasons. |
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rms013 (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
75. Bipartisanship |
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natrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
76. i like edwards to and i hope he makes it but the corporate scum may hold him down |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
77. Has it occurred to you |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:36 PM Response to Reply #77 |
90. Oh, please. |
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SlowDownFast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
79. K&R. Go Edwards! |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
81. Yeah! Go Edwards!! |
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CottonBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
83. Edwards was my primary candidate of choice in 2004 and will be in 2008! n/t |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
84. He's my 2nd choice, but loved your OP. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
86. Thanks Sara, I agree! |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
88. Well, if you are in a caucus state, why not go for the straight up and undiluted progressive agenda? |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
89. Exactly! |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
91. Edwards best represents democratic values. |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
92. I Can't Understand Clinton and Obama's Rush to Compromise |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. It's their bullshit way of trying to employ the discredited DLC campaign tactic of triangulation |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 06:43 PM Response to Reply #93 |
100. Triangulation is Not Always Bad |
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Roland99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
94. I'm on-board now! |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
97. I was amused at a Cal Thomas column |
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virgdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
98. This is why Edwards is.. |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
99. I like Edwards. He's my second choice. But I do value bipartisanship.. |
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