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moobu2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:46 PM
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Seriously, just today, I decided to vote for Obama

It was just something I finally resolved to do while I was at work daydreaming today. But, after seeing these vile unwarranted irrational attacks on Hillary, I’m right back where I started. I just cant be part of this insanity, sorry.
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slinkerwink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:47 PM
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1. how are the condemnations on her using RFK's assassination as a reason to stay in wrong?
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Joe the Revelator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:47 PM
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2. You'd rather be part of a lady who thinks her best strategy for winning...
is praying for the death of her opponent.
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mod mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:51 PM
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17. you gotta call BS on this rationale or the BS behind the post.
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anonymous171 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:47 PM
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3. lol Listen to the man, not his supporters. You're voting for Obama, not his fanbase.
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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4. Why in the world would you let some rude remarks
by a few asshats on an Internet message board affect your vote?
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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5. where are you that deciding to vote is an option today?
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democrattotheend Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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6. Judge Obama on Obama, not his supporters
But are you really ok with what Hillary said today? I am not a Hillary hater and I really am trying to rationalize what she said, but when I look at the actual quote I just can't. If she had said "my husband and RFK did not wrap it up until June", that would be one thing, but she used the word "assassinated". I just can't figure out what she could have been thinking.
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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7. Enough with the whining! If you held Hillary as accountable as you do DUers
you wouldn't have ANY problem voting for Obama. Your values are seriously messed up!
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Higher Standard Donating Member (499 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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8. Then don't make irrational attacks on Hillary
But what does that have to do with supporting Obama for president?
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TimesNY Donating Member (25 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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9. get a clue, Obama is NOT posting here, little peons like YOU are!
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cliffordu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:48 PM
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10. Kinda rediculous to base your vote FOR someone on the negative
stuff people rant on the innertubes, don't you think??

Whatever, it is your vote.
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Generator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:49 PM
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11. South Dakota, Montana or Puerto Rico?
Gotcha. Another McCain voter for Hillary pretending to be a Dem. Unless your primary is still due.
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mcctatas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:49 PM
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12. If I based my decision on who to support on the ravings of
well meaning, passionate and severely undermedicated DU'ers, I'd be voting for Nader...
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:50 PM
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13. You're not voting for Obama's DU supporters.
Support the candidate him/herself -

We're not the ones who will be in the WH in January.

And for the record, Obama's campaign has been very gracious in its response to this.


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Hutzpa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:50 PM
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14. Fine, you can go
sit in your World where gas is 20cents per gallon, maybe you probably don't even
notice the difference with the economy because you're part of the elite that
actually enjoy financial freedom.
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HCE SuiGeneris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:51 PM
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15. You forget the sarcasm tag.
Didn't you?
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:51 PM
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16. Yeah... Right... And I Just Decided To Be A Concert Pianist Today...
Until I remembered I can't read music and have no musical talent.

:wtf:
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HCE SuiGeneris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:52 PM
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20. You'll have to ad lib.
Congratulations Willy!
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Pirate Smile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:52 PM
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18. OK, this is what I don't get. People don't like Hillary because of things Hillary says but I've
seen so many Hillary supporters claim they wont support Obama because of things nameless, faceless people unconnected with the campaign or candidate say online. Make your decision based on what he says and she says not on what people blabbing online say.

Really, if you decided he was ok earlier today, he certainly hasn't done anything to deserve your change of mind. Focus on him, not the rest of it. Please.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:52 PM
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19. OMG! Right on time: Playing the "victim card." This shit is getting OLD. eom
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apocalypsehow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:53 PM
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21. "Mommy! Mommy! They're being mean to Hillary on an anonymous website so I can't vote for Obama!"
:cry: :cry: :cry:

:nopity: :eyes:
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CaptJasHook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:53 PM
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22. I didn't start with Obama. But I am totally for him now.
He is too conservative for my tastes, but I suppose palatable to the Centrists that we need.

My biggest reason for supporting him is the effect he will have on down-ticket races with turnout and on our international image. I don't see much difference between his and Hillary's domestic agendas. I see a big difference between their diplomatic styles. We don't need another belicose president Male or Female.

I entreat you to vote Obama. If his supporters offend you, just know that you don't have to take them all to breakfast or invite them over as house guests.
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ErinBerin84 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:53 PM
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23. If I based my perspective on Hillary supporters on the internet,
I would never support her if she became the GE candidate. David Axlerod says that he gives Hillary the benefit of the doubt. I doubt that Howard Wolfson would be so kind if Obama ever said anything similar in nature. But you are entitled to your opinion and I urge you to support whoever your conscience ultimately tells you to vote for.
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:54 PM
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24. It's ok to vote for Obama and also think his supporters on DU largely are hysterical idiots
there's many of us out here who share your sentiments. Don't let the mirror image Freepers sway your vote.
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99th_Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:55 PM
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25. Too Funny!! I thought you were going to say ... "after seeing this vile unwarrented comment ...
by Hillary -- a candidate I had seriously considered supporting -- I was so glad I had just made
my decision for Obama in my daydream before I even knew what Hillary had said. Call it a premonition."
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Pisces Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:57 PM
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26. If that was true that you would have felt vindicated in your decision after todays gaffe.
quit lying to make a post on DU rebuking well founded outrage for heinous comments.
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:58 PM
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27. Mercer welcomes you back to the camp with the only real candidate
Mercer forgives you..........
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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 09:59 PM
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28. Then you forgot to change your profile comment from "Comment Not an Obamaniac"
:eyes:
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BklnDem75 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 10:00 PM
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29. But you were fine when Obama was on the receiving end?
Where were you with Wright? Ayers? Bittergate? Fingergate?

Nothing gained, nothing lost.
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Upton Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 10:02 PM
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30. Your profile gives you away
Edited on Fri May-23-08 10:05 PM by Upton
who do you think your kidding with that story?
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livingmadness Donating Member (347 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 10:08 PM
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31. I love the internet for reading interesting political discussions,
points of view, and yes, heated debate. But nothing, NOTHING, I read here or on other sites could

1. Sway me from supporting my candidate (only his actions/words could do that).
2. Convince me to act in a way that would result in a McCain GE win, even if Clinton were to become the nominee, and yes - even after today.

If your support is so ephemeral and easily influenced, I suggest you step away from the computer. But then, considering you've done a post-and-run on this thread, I guess you already have.
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tranche Donating Member (913 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 10:10 PM
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32. Oh boy!
Not another one. "GD : P is mean to Hillary because she thinks Obama's assassination is her path to victory. How can these people on the Internet be so mean. I won't vote for him now."
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