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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:20 PM Original message |
Why aren't you a Repuglican? |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think a better question is "why are you a Democrat?" |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. That IS the question... |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:29 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. not me |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
2. My Dad told me many years ago that Repos are elitists. He was right. |
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live love laugh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:23 PM Response to Original message |
3. I have a conscience. n/t |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
4. What about us Indies who tend to vote |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:31 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Same question applies... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:37 AM Response to Reply #10 |
40. The real answer |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'm a pretty conservative Dem, so I'm not too far from being a 'Pug. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:46 PM Response to Reply #5 |
46. You think so too? |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
7. For those of us raised in repuke households, the question is a good one. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. I was raised Republican |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:43 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. I'm in the process of entering the lower class as we speak. |
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InkAddict (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:20 AM Response to Reply #7 |
39. A specific group of lying Repuke county commissioners |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
50. I'm sorry to hear that your family is so lost... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
47. Who offered you the golden path, Crim? |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
8. Medication Compliance. |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'm not a republican because 1) I know how to read, & 2) I can think for myself |
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hansberrym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
12. Because I am committed to the proposition that government of the |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:55 PM Response to Reply #12 |
22. I heard Ken Burns (documentary filmmaker) say that when Lincon used that phrase, he emphasized |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #22 |
52. but wait, aren't corporations of the people, by the people, for the people? |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 04:14 PM Response to Reply #52 |
77. Not to me they're not. I don't think that's what Lincoln meant, but I can't ask him so I guess I'll |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #77 |
85. I'm being sarcastic blue... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
13. Many reasons... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
54. Oh... When can you come for a visit?? |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #54 |
79. hehe aww thanks :) |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 08:07 PM Response to Reply #79 |
86. running a business and raising kids are very vacation reducing vocations... |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
16. because I honestly believe that rising tides lifts all boats. the dems are politically |
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GainesT1958 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
17. I kind of like my elected leaders... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-24-07 11:04 AM Response to Reply #17 |
93. whew... that title taken alone could be a bit scary! |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
18. I am not a Republican |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:00 PM Response to Reply #18 |
49. Yes! |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:20 PM Response to Reply #18 |
55. yeah, so, if you aint none of them thangs, what the hell are ya? |
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ithinkmyliverhurts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
19. Because I'm pro-life. |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:55 AM Response to Reply #19 |
37. okay, that's what I was going to say |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:22 PM Response to Reply #19 |
56. Is that the only reason? |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
20. My nasty habit of having EMPATHY. |
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MasterDarkNinja (139 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
21. I used to be a repug, before I could vote |
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aquaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
23. Because I am not an idiot.... |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
24. I'm became a Democrat because |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-22-07 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
25. I am not a Republican because I believe using government to prop up the wealthy is immoral |
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dEMOK (833 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
26. I'm not a Repub for the same reason I'm not a Dem... |
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opiate69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
27. Because I'm not a selfish, misanthropic prick. . |
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OnyxCollie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
28. self-delete |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
29. I care about all living beings |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
30. I have a conscience |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
31. There are good Republicans. |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:50 AM Response to Reply #31 |
35. Excellent post, man. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:20 PM Response to Reply #35 |
66. I'm very happy you decided to post here! |
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lvx35 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
32. I'm not a Republican because I am not afraid. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:21 PM Response to Reply #32 |
67. What are they afraid of that you aren't? |
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lvx35 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 08:18 PM Response to Reply #67 |
87. Everything. |
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whoneedstickets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
33. Because I ALWAYS root for the underdog.... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
68. So when we win the Presidency and both houses in 2008, will you become a Republican? |
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whoneedstickets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 11:32 PM Response to Reply #68 |
90. Societal underdogs, not electoral ones... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-24-07 10:46 AM Response to Reply #90 |
92. Now you're talking! |
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JTG of the PRB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
34. I think it was my upbringing. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:24 PM Response to Reply #34 |
72. Welcome to DU! |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:54 AM Response to Original message |
36. To me, it's more about competency |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
38. Because I'm empathetic, sympathetic, and have a sense of..... |
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Eagle_Eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 05:54 AM Response to Original message |
41. That statement symbolizes the voting habits of Americans |
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wellst0nev0ter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
42. As A Complicated Man Once Said |
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maine_raptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
43. One simple reason, based upon past performance. |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:13 AM Response to Original message |
44. Because I'm a troop hating, tree hugging, pot smoking, fetus ... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #44 |
75. ... |
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Chimichurri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:14 AM Response to Original message |
45. Because I can think for myself. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
48. The Sermon on the Mount. |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
51. Why am I not a Republican? I'm not rich or stupid enough, I guess |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
53. I'm not because I don't expect the world to suck up to me |
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mountains539 (23 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
57. hmmmmm easy answer |
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Cabcere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #57 |
83. Hey, welcome to DU, mountains539! |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
58. Because their economic theory sucks |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
59. Uh, I don't make a quarter of a million dollars a year? |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
60. Cause I have a sense of humor |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
61. I don't pay others to use me and I actually feel compassion. - n/t |
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Beausoleil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
62. Here's why |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:14 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. ooohhhhh yeeeaaahhh! |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
63. Reagan turned me away from the GOP |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:34 PM Response to Reply #63 |
76. Monster presidencies... |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
65. Because the republicans are the worse(t) of two evils. |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
69. Age |
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republicansarewhores (755 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
70. Because I have a brain. |
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ends_dont_justify (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
71. Simple. Democrats listen |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
73. Nixon |
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Zavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
74. I'm a former Repug, actually. Voted for Reagan. However, in 1992 |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
78. My mama and papa raised me right, with good Democratic family values. |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
80. I was raised to be liberal. |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
81. I have a HEART. n/t |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
82. A bad upbringing, I guess |
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Cabcere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
84. Cliche answer, probably, but I think it has a lot to do with my upbringing. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
88. Because |
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MedleyMisty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-23-07 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
89. Because I feel empathy |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-24-07 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
91. raised by grandparents, who were fans of FDR |
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