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galaxy21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:16 PM Original message |
11 year old from KY sells his bike and gives money to Clinton campaign |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
1. Got a link? |
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galaxy21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. here you go |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Thanks! |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
2. Oh just enjoy that someone wanted to do a kind gesture for someone. |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. Nice article- |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
4. It's a wonderful story. |
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MikeDJohn (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Not at 11 years old. |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:21 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. since when? Care to cite the statute? |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:24 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. Well I'll pay his bail. |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:27 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. he sold more than a bike...since when could a kid not sell something? |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 09:10 AM Response to Reply #10 |
102. Huh? |
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GarbagemanLB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
5. He just paid for a few dozen more donuts for Mark Penn. |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Hey that was uncalled for |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
88. Petty low-minded Obama fan making fun of an 11 year old. SHAME ON YOU. |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:35 PM Original message |
Hillary's got a second calling - televangelist |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 07:21 AM Response to Reply #5 |
100. I'm sure Obama has young supporters too ? |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
6. What bloody nerve. Now Hillary is evil for taking donations?????? |
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MikeDJohn (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:21 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. UM check out the legal age for financial transactions before you |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Cite the statute. |
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MikeDJohn (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:29 PM Response to Reply #15 |
30. Which statute? There's dozens, in state and federal law! |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. the burden of proof is on you. You stated what he did was illegal. |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:36 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. We Must Conduct a Sting @ Chuckee Cheese's Pizza Parlor |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:42 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. *laughs* |
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dansolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #32 |
63. How about Hillary's own website |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:21 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. oh no, I was not asking for a cite regarding the kid donating but the fact |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #30 |
68. None of those apply here. |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
57. I am for Obama and find this to be a promising gesture |
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galaxy21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
18. Of course not....I think it depends on what premise she's taking donations |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. I am sure if he is that politically aware he would know that she is probably not going to |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
55. Does it bother you that taking a campaign donation from someone under the age of 16 is illegal? n/t |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #55 |
87. It's not really that big of a deal... the parents could broker it. |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
67. He's kinda young to be selling his soul to the devil. n/t |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #6 |
85. Yes, all "Obama's people" are calling her evil over this. |
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DarienComp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sweet kid. |
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Pirate Smile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #7 |
20. I hope someone does. I love the fact that he cares so much. |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #7 |
49. I'm Sure Someone Will |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. Cute. |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
16. Nice to see some passion at that age |
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IDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. kudos to the youngster for believing strongly enough to do something like this |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #17 |
80. There's the correct answer. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 04:40 AM Response to Reply #80 |
97. They are not taking it. The kid is offering it. |
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woolldog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
19. does he know the Clintons' are multi-millionaires? |
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MikeDJohn (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #19 |
33. $400 to him equals millions! |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
21. I hope Bill didn't accept it. |
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breakaleg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. I agree. This poor kid is out a bike so his money can pay off her debt. |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
23. Different spin on this AP version... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:29 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Lucky Blue Collar Hard working Kid, there! $440.00 sounds like enough |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. Bill Clinton accepted the check personally... |
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HousePainter (90 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
26. $440 worth of secondhand stuff ? |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:27 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Ugggghhhh |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
31. it's obviously something the kid wanted to do |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 04:42 AM Response to Reply #31 |
98. Spot on! |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
35. it could have happened in any state, so apologies to kentucky when I say... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
36. As the mother of an 11 yr old, I'm impressed with his generosity |
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OhioBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
37. It is a nice story. |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
38. Learning to lose early builds character. |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
40. It's so inspriring to see kids taking an interest in the political campaigns. n/t |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
41. As an Obama supporter--congratulations to this kid for having the courage of his convictions. |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:39 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Very well said, beginning to end. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:46 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. I learned this many years ago when I delivered flowers on a Mother's Day. |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Thank you for sharing that. :) n/t |
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Terri S (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
42. Bless his heart |
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Avalon6 (206 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
45. I thought minors were not allowed to donate to political campaigns |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:45 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. No, it isn't illegal. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Ummmm, yes it is illegal. Contributions from Minors (revised 2000): |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. Others could learn from you. Thank you for the cite. |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #53 |
62. Jury isn't out yet n/t |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:21 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. Hey, at least you provided one citation, still waiting for the one regarding |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #64 |
70. Yeah, that was rather silly n/t |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #64 |
71. Bill pointing crooked finger in court: "I did not take money from that kid..." n/t |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:12 PM Response to Reply #50 |
58. According to this, "minor" donations are a commonly used legal loophole... |
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NewHampshireDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:18 PM Response to Reply #50 |
60. Still trying to track down a difinitive answer ... |
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my3boyz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
51. Another Hillary supporter article |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:31 PM Original message |
I loved that story. Thanks |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #51 |
79. Thanks, nice article |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
52. Poor kid wasted his money. |
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peoli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #52 |
61. Penn wipes his ass with $440 toilet paper. |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #61 |
72. Less painful that wiping it on a bike. lol n/t |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
54. Very sweet. |
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Gore1FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
56. That is freaking awesome |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
59. It's nice that someone that young is interested |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #66 |
94. You are one sick Obama poster!! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
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dorktv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #69 |
73. Your hate filled post shows how little you know about manners. |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:31 PM Response to Reply #69 |
75. Picture the kid walking home and Bill's limo drives by and splashes mud on him. n/t |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:33 PM Response to Reply #69 |
76. Agreed. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
74. Nice story, thanks for sharing .... |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
77. Hm, I think he should have kept his bike. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
78. Haha. All those 'hardworking whites' are going to vote for her too. |
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Downtown Hound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
81. Touching story |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
82. It's a nice story. Anyone who says otherwise is missing the point... |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
83. Echhhh. |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
84. Well -- at least he didn't give it to McCain, so kudos to the kid. nt |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
86. I find this so sweet and touching.... |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
89. This is why 11-year-olds are not allowed to sign contracts. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
90. Just my take, but I think Bill Clinton was genuinely moved by this. |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
91. **OBAMA FANS MAKING FUN OF 11 YEARS OLD!! BIG SHOTS AREN'T YOU!!*** |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
92. Poor kid. Hopefully Obama will invite him to the White House to meet with him. |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
93. Aw, that's sweet. And good for him |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
95. That's heartbreaking. |
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KaptBunnyPants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-11-08 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
96. Poor kid. |
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shaniqua6392 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 04:45 AM Response to Original message |
99. What a sweet kid!! |
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mikekohr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
101. From an Obama Supporter: If more young people were as involved and passionate about the political |
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libbygurl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
103. Nice post, till you ended it on a subtle snark. Couldn't you just post the |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-12-08 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
104. How pathetic. |
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