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mirrera (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:26 AM Original message |
Can someone explain the Michigan and Florida "punishment" to me? |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
1. I would also appreciate some explanation on this. |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
2. You could always try over on General Discussion - Politics |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. LOL! Smart isn't the adjective I'd use. Petty and vindictive come to mind |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
3. The State Democratic Parties of FL and MI |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
4. The state Democratic party in MI & FL moved their primary dates forward changing an already agreed |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
5. I can recommend an excellent journal which might help with the Florida issue |
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patch1234 (109 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
7. anybody who stands up to the Iowa and NH mafia ... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
8. the Party, which decides it's own nominating system |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. In someone realizing that a staggered primary system sucks? |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:48 AM Response to Reply #11 |
14. got a better idea? |
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sunonmars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. I have an idea |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:59 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. But, but, but... that would cost so much money and how in the world... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. so you want the media to have more influence? |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 10:45 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. True, because we certainly don't want to forget the 3 electoral votes... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. clearly |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 11:04 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. There are a couple of intriguing suggestions here. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. the major problem is |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #14 |
19. What a shame we don't have mass communications and national media. |
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sunonmars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. I personally think |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:42 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. The problem is with the primary system as a whole. |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
9. OK Here goes |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. But.... Fla and Mich are not trying to be first - that already happened. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 11:45 AM Response to Reply #15 |
26. Yes, there are strong political reasons. |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
10. Definitely check out the journal LoneStar is recommending. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
16. I view it as civil disobedience on the states' part |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-15-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
17. Is your husband a Democrat? |
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