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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:23 AM Original message |
The (((buzz))) around Anchorage..... |
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Bread and Circus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
1. Holy fuck on this paragraph... |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:29 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I loved my three years in Alaska as a teenager in the 1970s. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #4 |
53. probably not. were you here when the security boys beat some guy |
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Greg K (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:29 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Such wonderful "executive experience" |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:37 AM Response to Reply #1 |
15. That one floored me too |
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catgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #1 |
41. Kopp held the job for only TWO WEEKS! |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
61. More Dirt on Palin - did you know? |
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trthnd4jstc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. Nice Post |
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liberalhistorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #67 |
83. I don't believe she was thoroughly and |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:05 PM Response to Reply #61 |
75. Please come back and post whatever you can.. and welcome! n/t |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #61 |
79. thanks |
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PumaJ (8 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 07:16 PM Response to Reply #61 |
84. re: More Dirt on Palin |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #84 |
87. His sources are living in the same small town as the gov. |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:32 PM Response to Reply #84 |
90. we have a puma in our midst? |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 04:03 AM Response to Reply #84 |
96. re: more dirt on Palin - response |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 11:38 AM Response to Reply #96 |
103. Palin Baby Daddy - "Don't Want Kids" |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
63. I hope Biden rips her a new one about all this, but people are already |
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Zookeeper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:58 PM Response to Reply #63 |
92. *We* expect her to be treated like an equal, but there are still... |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
74. How much ya wanna bet that "Kopp" is a member of her church? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
2. So a windfall profits tax is good for Alaska, but bad for United States? |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:37 AM Response to Reply #2 |
13. Here's how it works in Alaska..... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:39 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. I know that...I'm just wondering why its ok for Alaska to do that and not the United States. |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:51 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. That I don't know... but one thing I keep thinking is.... |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:55 AM Response to Reply #18 |
24. It's not a "tax", it's royalties paid to the state of Alaska. (nt) |
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POAS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:59 AM Response to Reply #24 |
46. Sort of a user fee which is |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. No, it's more like rent. It's what the oil companies pay to lease the land they drill on. |
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POAS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. It is money |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #48 |
69. When California tried to get royalties from oil companies drilling offshore, |
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liberalaska (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #48 |
91. It's in our constitution... |
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bjobotts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #47 |
65. It's a fucking bribe or will be when the oil cos pillage Alaska. |
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bjobotts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Here's your cut, now shut up and do what you are told. |
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greenman3610 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #47 |
68. ok so we apply a "lease" to federal lands they are drilling on |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 05:47 PM Response to Reply #68 |
102. The oil companies DO pay for leases wherever they drill. The money goes to whoever owns the land. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
54. Alaska had a smart governor then and he knew when the oil ran |
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mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
62. Why do they get it all? |
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2Design (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #18 |
70. alaska is in the united states - calif had a chance to do this and |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:40 AM Response to Reply #13 |
19. I lived there when he did that. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:09 AM Response to Reply #13 |
36. but isn't that kind of like (gasp) socialism? |
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POAS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #36 |
49. Not if a Republican does it! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:52 AM Response to Reply #2 |
23. I think you misunderstood. All Alaska residents receive a yearly "Permanent Fund Dividend" check. |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:57 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Scarlet, you rock! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:02 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Thanks! I lived in Alaska from 1989 to 1995, so I had a personal interest in learning |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:09 PM Response to Reply #23 |
76. Wasn't this what they promised the Iraqis after we blew up their country? n/t |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:44 PM Original message |
You are correct. The person who started the PFD |
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Jokinomx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 12:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
52. My thoughts exactly... but of course they will say that what the |
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Greg K (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
3. Wow. No wonder Alaskans want drilling in ANWR so badly nt |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
55. not all of us. there are many who don't want to drill there. |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 04:41 AM Response to Reply #3 |
97. Why Alaskans want ANWAR - a short overview. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
5. Thanks, |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
7. It takes chutzpah to oppose a move by Dirk Kempthorne on the basis that it was too strong |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
8. Chilkoot Charlies.. what were you doing there? |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:32 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. See my post #4. n/t |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:09 AM Response to Reply #10 |
27. Actually in the 70s they cleaned their act up. |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:20 AM Response to Reply #8 |
29. LOL bahrbearian! |
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Confusious (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #8 |
85. C Charlies |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:31 AM Response to Original message |
9. Excellent information |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
11. Thank you for the info! |
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Skwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:36 AM Response to Original message |
12. She's George Bush in a skirt. All smoke and mirrors. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:10 AM Response to Reply #12 |
37. I thought she was Dick Cheney in a skirt? |
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akangel2008 (114 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:37 AM Response to Original message |
14. Sounds like what I hear too around town nt |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
77. Welcome akangel2008! Happy to see so many new DUers from Alaska! |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
16. larissa, who is this radio host |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:45 AM Response to Reply #16 |
21. OMG.. I recognized his voice right away! |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #21 |
57. didn't they just get into big trouble over some dumb ass thing |
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Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
17. Kicking to find when I am awake |
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eshfemme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:42 AM Response to Original message |
20. Whoa, your town kicks ass with their astute yet cynically funny assessment. |
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curious one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:18 AM Response to Original message |
28. People we need to do everything to get Obama elected. Enough having these corrupted politician. I |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
30. ah, larissa, don't you see we must nobly battle the new RW dragon |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:36 AM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Hey you.... |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:43 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Yet we must talk softly and carry a limp stick |
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moriah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:45 AM Response to Reply #30 |
34. You're pretty amusing, you know that? |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:58 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. I understand.. |
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MH1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:43 AM Response to Reply #35 |
45. Yeah, but didn't have a GPA of at least 2.0? |
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psychmommy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
71. he was home-schooled. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #71 |
86. was NOT homeschooled. |
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adamuu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:30 AM Response to Original message |
31. this is gold. n/t |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:16 AM Response to Original message |
38. Except she sounds remarkably ignorant on oil and energy, as well, ... |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:35 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. At times.. she does.. And another thing people should know about her... |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #40 |
58. andrew hates her. he has a great blog: www.AndrewHalcro.com |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #40 |
93. Remind the editor that we have been given very little time to learn a LOT ... |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
39. Sarah issued a press release approving of Obama's energy plan. It is |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 05:01 AM Response to Reply #39 |
98. You can still find it in google - look in the cached pages |
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Tutonic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
42. This post rocks! |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
43. Your new bear is cute, but not as cute as the old one. As for your OP... |
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tallahasseedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
44. Thank you for the info... |
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rainbow4321 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
50. K&R!!!! |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
51. **SUBMIT to "OFf the Bus" at Huffpo!!! |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
56. Sounds like not only abuse of power RE the Monegan firing, but also |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
59. Love your sig pic... |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
60. I predict Rove will bail on McCain and rigging the election. Jeb in 2012. |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
64. This is great info! |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
72. i appreciate all the inside info from alaskans. |
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LindyHope (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
73. Palin's Hubby = The "Shadow Governor" |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. Wow.. so much good stuff from our new DUers today! Thanks!! |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
80. Did anyone read this comment on Andrew Halcro's blog?? CHilling!! |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
81. Anyone get the feeling that Alaska is Hazzard County on a $6 billion budget? |
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dogindia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
82. OH....O I L |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
88. Very interesting and informative perspective. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
89. YUM!! Meat!! |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
94. best post on Palin yet |
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ironflange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
95. Thank you for not mentioning the pregnancy and/or baby |
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RNdaSilva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 05:04 AM Response to Original message |
99. Knut says "NO" on Palin. Protect my relatives in Alaska. |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 05:36 AM Response to Original message |
100. Palin's take on being vice president altered over time (new news report) |
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democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-01-08 06:16 AM Response to Original message |
101. kick |
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