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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:20 PM Original message |
So how do I explain to my kid all this "Edwards is done" stuff? |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
1. It's baloney. Edwards is not done. |
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CountAllVotes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. yes you are right |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I agree with both of you, but I'm not sure my kids will buy it when presented like that. |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. He doesn't have the numbers, money, or organization in the other states |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:27 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. But does any one person have all of that at this point...? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. 32 offices in 17 states |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. He spent two years in Iowa, put all his eggs in one basket |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
7. You can let him know that sometimes people don't know |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Explain it mathematically... |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:23 PM Response to Reply #10 |
36. This brain washing is a good explanation. The math is a bit |
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ncliberal (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
9. He's not done. |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. Simple math. There are 50 states. One state voted. 49 are left. |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
26. Seems like a logical explanation to me. (n/t) |
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CarbonDate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:23 PM Response to Reply #11 |
35. Dodd and Biden seem to disagree with you. |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. Like this: "hey guys, you know all that silly dumb stuff kids do at recess? It never changes." |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
13. Edwards is not done..please make sure your child understands that!! Edwards not done!! |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
14. You should listen to Thom Hartmann's show today. The three of them |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
28. I didn't say I was switching, if the boldfaced question is directed at me...I said |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #28 |
50. the bold more to those who read the thread. for not voting for the Clintons, |
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VenusRising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
15. You could also explain about the anti-corporate message. |
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Tejanocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
16. I'd tell your son the truth: that many people -- particularly Edwards' opponents but not only them - |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #16 |
30. Interesting points, thanks for the response (n/t) |
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Clanfear (260 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
17. Perhaps, tell him the truth? |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. Maybe I won't tell him that. But thanks. (n/t) |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:16 PM Response to Reply #17 |
34. little over the top there? |
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Mike03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
18. Why is Edwards done? I don't believe it either. |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
19. It's pretty simple: Edwards campaigned only in Iowa for two years. |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Our three leaders are probably going on past super Tuesday... |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Well actually...California is part of Super Duper Tuesday. |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Edwards is not over! Not in my book...I won't vote for anyone else, sorry. |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #19 |
32. First of all it is a bunch of crap that Edwards |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. Good heavens! He came in second! He beat out HRC, if only closely. |
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Yukari Yakumo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
24. He is getting his butt kicked in almost every other state. |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #24 |
46. Ain't no fucking way I'm in denial |
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tired_old_fireman (323 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
25. I want to know why it's all Edwards is done. What about Richardson? |
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smalll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
44. Richardson is also done. /nt |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
27. You have to be strong |
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dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
31. The same way you tell them there is no Easter bunny. |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:15 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Will you people stop spreading that lie |
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CarbonDate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:49 PM Response to Reply #33 |
40. You realize that he campaigned there for the '04 nomination too, right? |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 09:00 AM Response to Reply #40 |
47. Of course I know that, but with that reasoning |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:29 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Interesting approach, but I doubt I will tell them any of that. But thanks. (n/t) |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
37. Thats a tough one |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:29 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. Incidentally they are prepared for the next step, I fear.... |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Thats cool |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #42 |
48. Good story... |
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CarbonDate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:56 PM Response to Reply #38 |
45. That's good. |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
41. Tell them that Edwards isn't "done" |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
43. You just tell him |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
49. I worked my ass off for Edwards in 2004. |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 07:52 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. Thanks for the response Jen. |
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vanbean (957 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
52. Edwards is not done yet! |
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SunDrop23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. Gotta agree...now more than ever us Dems MUST stick together. (n/t) |
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