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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:47 AM
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The most corrupt election in history
I thought this would be the weirdest election ever, but just realized its situation normal being played for highest stakes. This is, and will surely be referred to in past tense discussions as,
the most corrupt election in our history, and its all taking place within the Democratic party primaries. Kind of makes you proud, dont it?
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RUMMYisFROSTED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:50 AM
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1. Hi, wintersoulja!





:hi:
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Angela Shelley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:54 AM
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4. Thaat is a great animation! Thanks!
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midnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:06 AM
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9. I love, love , love this pic. I will have to save this for sharing with
the family.
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suston96 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:50 AM
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2. The worst corruption a democratic republic can endure is ......
...the negligence and injustices in its elections.
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:52 AM
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3. What The Fuck Are You Talking About?
:shrug:

:crazy:
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:58 AM
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5. smart as you are?
come on, dont play innocent.
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chascarrillo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:02 AM
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8. WTF?
:shrug:
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:27 AM
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11. Smart Enough To Know You're A Melodramatic Fool. n/t
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jeffrey_X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:30 AM
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12. I'll play innocent because I have no idea what the fuck you are talking about.
Cut the cryptic bullshit and give us facts or details.

Thanks.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 12:20 PM
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14. yes sir
no sir. you give orders to somebody else.
All the time in the world to discuss this one.
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 10:59 AM
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6. Yes. n/t
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:00 AM
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7. WHY do you say THAT? I haven't seen coruption, and truely haven't
seen any real nastiness on the Dem side. I HAVE seen nastiness on the Pub side, but that's the way they operate. The only reason we haven't seen a lot of Pub infighting in recent elections is because they've always had a "favorite son" candidate and this time they don't!
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Fabio Donating Member (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:11 AM
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10. Agreed. What corruption?
It seems like the first election ever where grassroots fundraising and organizing have occurred nationally.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 12:23 PM
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15. wow
those grassroots have put in the largest bankroll ever, thats some real fertile turf.
Exactly no correlation between money and corruption I guess.

You extend no credit to Dean's baseball bat success last time?
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Fabio Donating Member (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:29 PM
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38. Who says I am extending no credit to Dean?
Governor Dean's campaign most certainly was the first campaign to harness the fundraising power of the internet, among other things. And I think history will always reflect that. Grassroots voices have been made all the stronger because of their new (meaningful financial) place at the table. Corruption IMHO most frequently occurs when money that comes from concentrated sources influences outcomes and policies. Generally. this money is actually paid to public servants -- therein lies the corruption.
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AlertLurker Donating Member (877 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 11:32 AM
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13. After the last two General Elections...
...it's a testament to Democratic optimism that liberals and progressives even bother to vote anymore.

As long as Republican-owned corporations control the counting of votes, there will be a Republican-owned White House.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:07 PM
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19. from optimism to insanity
They removed the liberal and progressive candidates before the primaries were had.
Now the faithful argue over who of the two annointed was annointed properly.
I guess its time to start seeing the humor in it, somehow.
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AlertLurker Donating Member (877 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 03:31 PM
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36. If I couldn't laugh, I would most assuredly cry like a baby...
I am sure I will be in hysterics when this process comes down to "who's bought the most super-delegates."
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 03:37 PM
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37. never mind the missing states
Oh my god, they eliminated ENTIRE, HUGE states from the contest.
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Cleanest election evar!
and Low prices, always.
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 12:33 PM
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16. Most corrupt evar?
So, 2000 and 2004 were what - just some kids stealing candy from the drug store?

If you're implying that our legitimate grassroots movements are as corrupt as republican astro turf groups like the swifties, you are on the wrong board.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 12:43 PM
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17. judge, jury and executioner?
I have to ask, what "legitimate grassroots movements" are you referencing?
Obviously the mass anti-war and health care concerns have been obviated already, so what
grassroot movements are currently legitimate? Insurance and war profiteers for
fill-in-the-blank, every vote a winner?
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:06 PM
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18. Slam poetry is fun
You should really add some bongos.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:08 PM
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20. I wish I had a pair of bongos
Edited on Sun Feb-10-08 01:10 PM by wintersoulja
Bongo Fury!
spelling counts, especially in poetry
nowhere could it be more disastrous to mispell, Im sure.
Thought Id trade you some free and invaluable advice.
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:11 PM
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22. Really?
Then you are no poet, my moody friend. Poetry is all about reconfiguring the language.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:31 PM
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39. ...
:rofl:
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:10 PM
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21. You must be entirely
ignorant of history and politics if you think this is the most corrupt election in history.

I think it's been one of the most decent and above-board in history.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:11 PM
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23. LOL
Its over already? I thought as much.
Your words are golden, I treasure them.
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:36 PM
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24. I said I think it has been...
how do you conclude from that that I think it's over?

Are you smart enough for the internet?
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:43 PM
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25. am i smart enough to overlook your shortcomings?
Hopefully, at least, Im nice enough not to insult you and call it a post.
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:46 PM
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26. But not smart enough
to actually defend your inane position.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:47 PM
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27. rapier wisdom
inanity you say?
The sky is blue. Sometimes.
Youre a sad mouthpiece for Wal-Mart's rapacity, and you demand something/anything from me?
Sorry, wrong number.
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:50 PM
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28. Still can't defend
your idiotic position, eh? Not surprised.

You've been on my special buddy list for a long time.
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 03:10 PM
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35. such a distinguished award
From such a distinguished presenter
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Yukari Yakumo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:36 PM
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41. My God you're such a horse's ass.
I give you a week before you get tombstoned or you simply disappear when you realize nobody likes you.
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 09:16 PM
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44. Didn't make it a day...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=user_profiles&u_id=213156


My buddy list strikes again!
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dansolo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:54 PM
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30. Isn't it obvious?
Kucinich and Edwards dropping out = corruption
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 03:01 PM
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33. money is the corruption
and you claim its uncorrupt?
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Fabio Donating Member (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:33 PM
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40. Do you want more money for the health care system?
For schools?
For disabled vets and elderly?

It's so "corrupting" to spend on the right things.
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BooScout Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:50 PM
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29. Riddle me this......
Are you stoned or just a freeper?
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donheld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 01:59 PM
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31. Maybe a stoned freeper? n/t
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BooScout Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 02:02 PM
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32. Now that's a scary thought
:evilgrin:
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wintersoulja Donating Member (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 03:03 PM
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34. outed by the GDP braintrust
no gettin anything by some sherlocks.
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VolcanoJen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:41 PM
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42. I agree, wintersoulja.
Like those ballot boxes in New Mexico that ended up in the home of a Clinton supporter. Or those Nevada caucuses featuring Bill Clinton and Terry McAuliffe as delegated stalking horses.

http://haussamen.blogspot.com/2008/02/uncounted-rio-arriba-county-ballots.html

This thread is really a shame. :-(
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IrishBloodEngHeart Donating Member (815 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-10-08 07:45 PM
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43. that would be 2000
to compare the 2008 primaries to the theft in 2000 is just isn't credible.
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elixir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 09:36 PM
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45. I think you need to get out more. This has been pale in comparison to past races.
Just consider Al Gore's campaign.
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