"Ass Hole or Whore.... - Democratic Underground

WCGreen

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Mon Aug-31-09 11:57 AM
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"Ass Hole or Whore....

Edited on Mon Aug-31-09 11:59 AM by WCGreen

which one are you?" a grizzled old political operative asked me point blank when I first started getting seriously involved politics.

Pick one cause eventually you're gonna do something that makes you an ass hole or you will just sell yourself out to the highest bidder.

He said it was better to pick which one you wanted to be right from the start so you could at least be consistent.

Words of wisdom...

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Common Sense Party

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Mon Aug-31-09 11:59 AM
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1. highest bidder

which might make one bitter, I suppose

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MercutioATC

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Mon Aug-31-09 11:59 AM
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2. I'm an asshole.

...and, even though I'm not a political figure, I think many here would agree.

:evilgrin:

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WCGreen

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:01 PM
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3. But you are committed so in the eyes of my dear departed friend...

you are being consistent...

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MercutioATC

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:06 PM
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5. It's easier to consistently be an asshole than it is to consistently be a whore.

All I have to do is continue to be true to my nature. :)

...and we really do have to get together for coffee soon. It's silly that we live so close and talk so infrequently.

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The Straight Story

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:02 PM
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4. Well the folks in the dungeon might agree

but I wouldn't. Except when I am awake :rofl: (just kidding!)

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MercutioATC

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:12 PM
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7. In the context of the OP, I consider you an "asshole".

You have convictions (which, though we may disagree at times, I consider to be both honest and informed) and you don't moderate those convictions, even knowing that they're going to piss some people off.

If the only alternative is "whore", you're definitely an "asshole"...

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The Straight Story

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:21 PM
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9. Thanks for the compliment

And I am sure many here consider me an asshole, such is life, not gonna bend how I believe to please others (but am open to changing how I think about something if someone can show me where I am wrong, part of growing and learning).

Now I just need a shirt that says "Be the Ass" :)

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MercutioATC

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:31 PM
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10. De nada.

Edited on Mon Aug-31-09 12:31 PM by MercutioATC

Actually, I'd like to thank you for being an "asshole".

As I said, I don't always agree with your take on things, but I always read your posts because they're generally provocative...and that's the best catalyst for conversation.

:fistbump:

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:09 PM
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6. Well, that's saying it like it is!

I'd hate to see you as either...

But for sure you are no whore. You would never sell yourself out to the highest bidder.

Asshole? Well...;)

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seabeyond

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:15 PM
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8. i chose asshole. never could be a whore. goes against everything

Edited on Mon Aug-31-09 12:15 PM by seabeyond

but asshole.... been there done that.

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Taitertots

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:34 PM
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11. Neither, which is probably why I'm not a politician

It is also why I think politicians should have to take a vow of poverty.

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Laelth

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:39 PM
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12. That is very wise, if also extremely reductive.

I'd have to choose asshole.

:dem:

-Laelth

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johnaries

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Mon Aug-31-09 12:48 PM
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13. Proud asshole, here. nt

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