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stahbrett (855 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:23 PM Original message |
So, once a nominee is picked, do the attacks stop around here? |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. that's the tradition |
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Duke Newcombe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. insert obligatory "you must be new here" response... n/t |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. Pretty much, yeah |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes, because a rule will kick in that will prohibit attacks on our candidate. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #4 |
19. I wasn't here in 2004, but, |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:32 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. After the primarys last time, weren't people allowed to change there names? |
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bbinacan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
5. I doubt it. n/t |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
6. Hopefully, as that was the precedent in 2004 |
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thunder rising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
7. I think the attacks and "blogger vetting" is good. It toughens you right up for the main event. |
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FlyingSquirrel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. So THAT'S why Edwards and Kucinich are out! |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
8. It'll go back to the usual battles -- DLC vs. "the left".....etc. |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. We will see Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief: |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:43 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. You're right about that. |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:46 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I know and I am very hopeful for the same. |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. We're gonna need sharp teeth, strong arms and wicked claws. |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:48 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. The Mods Will Be Going Thought Their Own Stages, LOL !!! |
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FlyingSquirrel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:05 PM Response to Reply #9 |
27. Still haven't reached stage 5 on Edwards. |
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UALRBSofL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
28. cbayer, I can relate to Kubler-Ross |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Yeah, this theory in particular is pretty time-honored and true. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
13. Yes |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
14. A charming custom it is, the attacks stop, life is good, them's the rulez |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
15. The attacks stop |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
16. One can only hope |
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NastyRiffraff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
17. And we get to attack McCain!! |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
20. The 'attackers' dissapear |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. And the supporters of the winning candidate get to gloat and praise their favorite without ... |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Geee, I wonder if you'll be posting... |
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kevsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
22. The attacks on the nominee will stop, mostly. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:35 PM Response to Reply #22 |
30. That's because Gephardt is teh suXXorz! |
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Amimnoch (377 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
23. I sure hope so. It's so discouraging to see every day. |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
24. Yes... because the checks from Hillary's campaign to her hitmen and hitwomen here will stop..... |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
31. Then everyone becomes keyboard campaign experts and scream and holler what the candidate is doing |
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