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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:49 PM Original message |
Obama picked Warren. It was a good move. |
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Windy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. Agreed! however.... |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
29. Move the F over |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Because this poster's opinion isn't yours, you label her stupid? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #4 |
28. I think the person was labeling the OPINION as stupid, not the person. |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. No, it isn't any of those things. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #35 |
56. He's honoring Warren, not putting his intolerance in the spotlight. |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:37 PM Response to Reply #56 |
63. Do you really think Obama is pointing and laughing at gays? Really? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. You need to start off by reading what I write before you respond. |
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apocalypsehow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #67 |
92. Your posts on this matter have zero credibility, since you have been a relentless Obama-basher |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #92 |
104. Now, there's a load of crap if I've ever seen a load of crap. Non-responsive, too. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:00 PM Response to Reply #92 |
122. Ahhh... that explains so, SO much.... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:12 PM Response to Reply #122 |
125. Without evidence, I am accused. Without evidence, I am convicted. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:33 PM Response to Reply #125 |
127. LOL Child, please! Where was your precious "evidence" |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 09:21 PM Response to Reply #127 |
134. OK, now you need to put up or shut up, because that's untrue. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #28 |
58. What makes your opinion any more valid than the OP's? It's not. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. Excuse the fuck out of me. Go back and read for context, why doncha? |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 12:20 PM Response to Reply #66 |
153. those are some funky definitions |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #153 |
158. OK, so let's "tolerate" the Klan--why don't you have them over to Xmas dinner? |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:09 AM Response to Reply #158 |
159. yet I AM supposed to tolerate the hatred on DU |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:29 AM Response to Reply #159 |
163. You don't 'know" what Rick Warren does? He preaches hatred. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 12:08 PM Response to Reply #163 |
168. thanks for the information |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:25 AM Response to Reply #158 |
160. Chamberlain waves a paper with Hitler's signature and says: 'peace for our time... peace with honour |
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4theheart (22 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:29 AM Response to Reply #158 |
161. interesting points |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:33 AM Response to Reply #161 |
165. What that sentence generally is taken to mean is, "INFORMED silence implies consent." |
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4theheart (22 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #165 |
169. Definitely agree that |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
3. Is it still a good move if Warren is a Dominionist? |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Yes. I've given it a lot of thought. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. Biblical literalists taking over the U.S. gov't is consistent with Obama's views?... |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I know all about the Dominionists and their strategy. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #23 |
37. Is Obama planning a speech to let people know what Warren is about? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
33. Yeah, because the best way to make them look like a hypocrite is to give them a place of HONOR at an |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
68. What is bugging me, is that everyone is saying that Warren is being honoured |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #68 |
80. Yes, they are ALL being honored. |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #80 |
85. Yes, he has. And he is rightfully reviled for it |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #85 |
96. I don't think it's a matter of Warren being honored "over" anyone else, |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #96 |
100. That I am afraid I cannot answer, my friend. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #100 |
109. Election fatigue, my left foot. |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:30 AM Response to Reply #109 |
164. It was a shrewd political move for Obama... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #68 |
106. No one IS claiming that Warren "is being honored OVER all these other people." |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #106 |
108. I agree with you, but had Obama given Warren the benediction spot, |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #108 |
110. He shouldn't have given him anything more than a seat that showed him on camera |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 06:26 PM Response to Reply #106 |
120. That is true, most people have not said such a thing |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:06 PM Response to Reply #120 |
124. Given all the attention Rick Warren is getting, though, I think people WILL be paying attention to |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:19 AM Response to Reply #68 |
147. They are both being honored. |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #147 |
148. I know Lowery is being honoured |
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yodermon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #33 |
86. "Don't be worrying about DOMA under my watch!" |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:46 AM Response to Reply #9 |
167. Yeah, because images like this really make it look like Warren is being chastised |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
19. Yes, because then we get to TOTALLY call Dominionism out!! And I, for one, am |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Is Obama calling them out or championing them?? |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
47. It's up to us. And that's the way it should be. We have to work this out amongst ourselves. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:24 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Well, Obama isn't inspiring any trust with this move. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #48 |
60. I urge you: Don't Trust Obama! Ergo, YOU have to figure out the most useful thing to do. nt |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:35 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. imo Obama should do a press conference, and take any and all questions we have. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. I would love that! He needs to make himself clear (and it's not the first time!). nt |
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gblady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:21 PM Response to Reply #19 |
75. were you there... |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. I don't agree that this was a good move |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #11 |
140. I have been saying this for a while. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
6. It's a bid for one of the biggest most committed blocks of support, for the Gay Community, that's |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. P.S. That's why the fight is so big. nt |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. I am not convinced that turning down the rhetoric and scrubbing a website |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. It's too soon to tell. It could be either one. One thing I DO know is |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #21 |
36. Not looking good for Warren actually changing his spots |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. I just saw that. Warren had a choice, this is what he's done. |
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JohnnieGordon (415 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #38 |
143. So Obama choose him to expose his hypocrisy? Weak, very weak |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #36 |
46. I will when I get back from shopping. Thank you for the link. |
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JohnnieGordon (415 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #7 |
142. They're just rewriting the anti-gay stuff, it's going back on the site |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
8. I understand the hurt and anger. But I also see that their MIGHT be |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. It was a bad mistake - nothing about this will change peoples' |
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Saturday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
12. Well written. I agree with you. nt |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
126. I agree and most of my friends do too |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
14. On the issue of civil rights, Warren is on the wrong end of the continuum. |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
15. I must keep missing these posts where Obama is attacked. |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #15 |
74. They're there - you might have to start seaching archives |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #74 |
82. I do have some people on ignore, I admit. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
16. I hope some good will eventually come from it. But I doubt Obama planned it this way. |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #16 |
141. Maybe. Depends on how much you think Obama is a strategic thinker. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:17 AM Response to Reply #141 |
145. I hope you're right. |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 12:21 PM Response to Reply #145 |
154. I think the notion of "inclusion" puts him above the fray. |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
17. LOL... |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. excellent post. thanks. |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
24. The operative word is "think". Many others "think" differently. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. And that's why a lot of us think either could be true. We'll see. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
25. That is some incredibly SICK logic. |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Your post is yelling at me. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #30 |
43. I am not yelling at you. |
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Kitsune (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
26. Yes, I felt great on election night. Then I got kicked in the gut by prop 8. |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
27. "a cultural/religious controversy that can't be easily solved." |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. It's profoundly disappointing. |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
34. "Does everyone remember how they felt election night...?" |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. I could have written your post--and I'm straight. |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Agreed. There are millions of straight people who are |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:25 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. Yes. |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #44 |
52. Which is precisely WHY putting him in the spotlight exposes his bigotry. |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:34 PM Response to Reply #52 |
61. While I totally agree with you... |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:13 PM Response to Reply #52 |
97. Hmm. Perhpas electing McCain would have put stupid RW policies in the spotlight. |
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dbmk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
39. And when Lowery delivers the benediction.. |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #39 |
105. Is Lowery planning on making a pro-gay rights speech? |
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dbmk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #105 |
113. I can't say for obvious reasons |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
41. We are still on a slippery slope with Warren |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #41 |
53. very true. this is not an auspicious beginning for Obama. |
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NJGeek (680 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #41 |
72. Fallacy |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. I don't understand |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
42. The operative word is "think". Many others "think" differently. |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
45. Warren has a side to him that is brilliant. |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:25 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. Lots of sociopaths are brilliant. |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #50 |
77. I like this forum just for this kind of interaction. I will give Warren another look. |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #45 |
55. Brilliant? I wouldn't use that word to describe him in any sense. |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #55 |
76. It is amazing that someone who is brilliant can be an idiot. |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
49. "Browbeating people into accepting gays as equals..." |
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Malikshah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
54. "I understand the hurt feelings by the selection" Yet another stab. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
57. What is all of this AUTHORITARIAN stuff about what OBAMA is supposed to do? |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #57 |
71. Voters have a right to an opinion about the decisions of the elected |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #71 |
79. It may or may not be authoritarian to disagree with an "authority". What I was referring to |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #57 |
81. Go > chess. |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:15 AM Response to Reply #81 |
144. Like those brilliant chess moves that put Roberts up as CJ? |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #144 |
156. You mean whiney lefties voting for Nader? n/t |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
59. The ferocity of the criticism often correlates to whether one opposed Obama all along |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:38 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. And if/when that happens will he offer something and then withdraw a mangled stump instead of a hand |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #59 |
83. I voted for Obama in the CA primary, sent him $, voted for him 11/4. |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #83 |
95. So I guess I wasn't talking about you then |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #95 |
101. Me and most of the other posters who are disappointed in Obama's choice. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
69. Why rush to label it "good" before the prayer even happens? |
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yowzayowzayowza (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
70. "Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight" |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
78. Good post, and |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #78 |
84. Thanks FrenchieCat. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #78 |
87. CA courts will overturn H8. n/t |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #87 |
130. I think you're correct on that. I don't understand why Obama has been silent |
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xiamiam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #78 |
91. its not just about Warren and gays..its warren period...stubborn, unyielding, self righteous..nt |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
88. Seriously flawed argument |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
89. "Mmmm... klop Jabba poo pah." |
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jonnyblitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #89 |
103. LOL |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #89 |
155. ! |
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xiamiam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
90. it wasnt a good move...no one who is so self righteous as Warren should be given kudos.. |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
93. How about instead rewarding those that supported Obama? |
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apocalypsehow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
94. I disagree with the Warren pick for the invocation, and support full marriage rights for the GLBT |
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stopbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:56 PM Response to Reply #94 |
107. Rick Warren doesn't need to use his one-minute prayer as a forum |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
98. Obama is not being "attacked" |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
99. No. It was a stupid move. n/t |
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Neecy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
102. Of course you can think it's a 'good move' |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
111. thank you for your past contributions to DU |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:52 PM Response to Reply #111 |
118. Forgot about Warren's nazi analogy to Michael Schiavo's efforts to allow Terri to die with dignity |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #118 |
132. references here |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
112. Absolutely agree. One side always has to make the first move |
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cooolandrew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
114. A lot of good points there. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
115. No. It was many things, but it was not a good move. nt |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
116. The average American also thought that slaves were 3/5 of a human being |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
117. I think he should replace that Arizona woman with Karl Rove |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
119. It may be, but I don't think that was the intention. It's our anger and outrage and speaking out |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
121. Browbeating worked just fine in Loving vs Virginia |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
123. I have no idea how you can assert that this choice is a good thing. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:38 PM Response to Reply #123 |
128. I am with you, sfexpat2000 |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:17 AM Response to Reply #123 |
146. Oh I have an idea. |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
129. Does everyone remember how you felt when Donnie was just singing one song? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 09:27 PM Response to Reply #129 |
136. Tell me about it! |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #129 |
149. We are now sprouting emapthy for Warren |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:39 AM Response to Reply #149 |
166. I continue to aver that those folks are wielding shovels. |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
131. I agree with all you say except for one thing... |
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ramapo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
133. Thanks |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
135. Your post is very telling of the moderator sensibilities more than you know. |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #135 |
151. As much as I care about the OP, she does _not_ speak for all former DU moderators. |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
137. So do you think Obama had the Rev. Wright thing all planned out in advance too? nt |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
138. This thread was a good move. Not. |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-23-08 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
139. "can't be easily solved"? Wrong. |
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Demi_Babe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
150. agreed |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
152. I moderated with you, I love you and I respect you, but I believe you are wrong on this issue. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 11:17 AM Response to Reply #152 |
172. Well put Heidi. nm |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-24-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
157. one thing I will never understand |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
162. I'm not going to call you anti-gay, I think your particular motives are good ones... |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
170. I just love how everyone panics... |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #170 |
171. Who ever said they think Warren will change Obama? The major objection IMO is that we think |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 01:36 AM Response to Reply #171 |
174. Agreed. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
173. If you make enemies your friends, be careful not to make friends your enemies. Just sayin. nm |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
175. There is NOTHING good about this move |
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