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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:32 PM
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Let's Make A DU BABY!
ok.

we all know that the freepers are reproducing like rabid wolverines, soooooooooo..... I propose we make the PERFECT DU baby. collectively, we can use ALL of the great traits of our beloved DUers to create the PERFECT LIBERAL generation.

let's make one, then 'tweak' our genetic choices and make some more. from there, THEY can reproduce and walla! we gots ourselves a WHOLE NATION of PERFECT DU peoples!

so, since i have done the "leg work" :P , it is up to YOU to decide what DUer traits should go into our new "bundle of joy".

we also need volunteers to carry our little 'experiment' to term so LINE UP! (be prepared because there may be a TON of work to 'endure' :P )

no easy feat i realize but LET'S MAKE THE NEXT GENERATION!! :D

volunteers? :bounce:
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salin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:34 PM
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1. the du babe needs extreme breadth of knowledge (and history of)
a broad range of issues, and the way the rightwing works (organizing, use of propoganda, etc.)... I suggest the memory and analytical skills of NSMA.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:54 PM
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9. MMM not sure what level you are working on here, but
I hope that reasonable and kind people have kids and teach them well and then the kids will hopefully have the tools to make the best choices. Unfortunately being kind and reasonable are not a condition of child bearing. I did at one point joke to some of my friends who had postponed childbearing until late in life, that those of us with liberal views probably should have kids so that the world would not just be filled with the children of the right wing. But how you are raised doesn't necessarily determine how your politics will be.

Kids are their own creatures and can and should! surprise you with their independence. I was raised by a Dem who voted Repub at times and a Repub who voted Dem most of the time, and one side of the family was active in Repub and one in Dem ward politics. Always made me laugh. My Grandmother hated FDR ( why I have no idea and I also remember watching the 68 or 72 Repub convention with her and her declaiming on this topic.) I was too young at the time to really ask her or understand why.

And I became very "liberal" more because my parents were open- minded and taught me to ask questions.
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salin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:00 PM
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14. While what you say is correct...
I think matcom is doing the wishful thinking sort of things... ala... what characteristics would come together to make the 'perfect' president (as if there will ever be such a thing.) More light hearted rather than philosophical.

But on the real front - nurturing the skills and disposition for thirst for knowledge, desire to question and analyze that information and enjoyment of discourse on those ideas (the way to expand perspectives and consider aspects that might not initially come to mind) is a good way to nurture thoughtful, independent thinkers.
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UrbScotty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:40 PM
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2. The teenage smarts of Kleeb and/or Goobergunch and/or Youngred
Edited on Sun Dec-07-03 06:41 PM by ih8thegop
Plus:

The political smarts of Jiacinto
The political savvy of AWD, Maine Mary, God_Bush_n_Cheney, Charlie Crystle, and Vince Whitacre
The kindness of UGRR and NewYawker99
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jpgray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:06 PM
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19. Second that (nt)
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:16 PM
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20. youngred is a great dude but hes not really a teen
:shrug: one thing to call one a kid another to call a guy a teen who gets to drink the bottle legally very soon. Zack :) lucky bastard he is.
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SiobhanClancy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:40 PM
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3. Unlike Freepers....
a DU baby would be blessed with a wicked sense of humor,and the ability to laugh at him/herself.
Many DU'ers have that trait..not going to single out anybody. It wouldn't hurt to add a touch of Irish ancestry to the mix,either:)
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camero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:56 PM
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12. Oh, doh
I have Irish ancestry. English and French also.
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:42 PM
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4. Let's not and say we did. n/t
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Cheswick2.0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:44 PM
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5. must be fearless in action and outspoken
I think the verbal skills of Al Sharpton would be a good idea.
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Cheswick2.0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:48 PM
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6. must have the love for humanity of Tinoire or
many of the other DUers I can think of.
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:52 PM
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7. WHO is going to carry this DU baby to term?
and, subsequently, WHO is going to "receive" ALL of the DUer traits?

:D
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:53 PM
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8. Good spelling and grammar?
A small request, perhaps, but one vital to effective communications.
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corarose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:19 PM
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27. Why is it that they don't have spelling or grammar tests on IQ tests?
:kick:
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:25 PM
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30. Too many people would have their feelings hurt.
:bounce:
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camero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:55 PM
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10. Also must be able to carry the weight of the world
on thier shoulders. Many DUers here with that characteristic.
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populistmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:55 PM
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11. Not right now, Matcom!
Edited on Sun Dec-07-03 06:56 PM by populistmom
I have a headache.

Seriously, I already have 4 brainy, funny, outspoken, astute little people. I consider myself a mini-Rose Kennedy, doing my duty for the common good.
I'd even let John Kleeb can my daughter if he can hold out another 4 or 5 years. She's smart, pretty, and loves Kucinich (but she's two months shy of 12 at this point).
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 06:59 PM
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13. You can set her up with my little brother
hes like 13.
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Lars39 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:01 PM
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15. The irreplacable wisdom that comes with the years that our older
DUers have. :)
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:02 PM
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16. Well can we make me a date then
:evilgrin:
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:04 PM
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17. ABSOLUTELY!!
just remember though...

when you take "her" out, WE are ALL a part of her! :D

i like white wine btw :D
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:17 PM
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23. Thats a little disturbing
:)
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goobergunch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:18 PM
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I'll say (n/t)
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:22 PM
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28. to say the least
Keep in mind, I was yearning for my girl when I said what I said, sigh where is she? ahh shes probably somewhere and we're gonna meet at college. Seriously anyone ever wonder.
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A-Schwarzenegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:06 PM
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18. It ought to have buttocks that are powerful, admirable, and wise.
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:16 PM
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21. well, might i nominate my OWN then?
after all, they have been stair-climbing for over 2 years now :D

if my buttocks make it into the new DU Baby, i would be COMPLETELY grateful :D
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A-Schwarzenegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:44 PM
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31. I second the nomination, although
I don't know about YELLOW buttocks.
Do yellow buttocks tan?
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 08:25 PM
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32. they are "in" this year
and when they tan... they look "golden" :D
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:17 PM
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22. Are you going to be the one who endures labor pains?
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goobergunch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:17 PM
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24. Wow.
Just...wow. :wow:
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:18 PM
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26. Personally I would want your organizational skills
May need em if I run for young dems pres next year. Yep you heard it and I dont mean to hijack but I have made the decision to do that and btw I have no experience :D
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Blade Donating Member (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:18 PM
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25. I can volunteer to procreate...
give me the woman, I can make a nice baby...wait....this is for fun, right? Oh, my bad.....
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-03 07:22 PM
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29. sorry I was overthinking the concept
Have been in a very philosophical mood of late... :)
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