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mindwalker_i (836 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:21 AM Original message |
Regarding Sheehan and blind support for Democrats |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. well said-- rec'd.... |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
2. Whether you disagree or not |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
3. I agree with you. I wish more people would pay attention to their |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:45 AM Response to Reply #3 |
39. are progessives who support progressive Dems in primaries but then do their best to support whoever |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
4. I don't think anyone's trying stifle your ability to debate.... |
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seriousstan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
5. WTF do you think the " DEMOCRATIC" in DU means. |
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Captain Angry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:49 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Perhaps... |
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Beelzebud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:20 AM Response to Reply #5 |
52. What do you think the "U" stands for? |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:37 PM Response to Reply #52 |
64. Good question. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:51 PM Response to Reply #5 |
65. Apparently, you think it means... |
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mindwalker_i (836 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
7. Re: WTF do you think the " DEMOCRATIC" in DU means. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:55 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. And, Cindy should "direct the course" of the Party from within, like Paul Wellstone did. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:06 AM Response to Reply #9 |
13. These dust ups may be good for the party in the long term. |
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DeSwiss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:56 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. sfexpat2000 in a word, you've got it n/t |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:11 AM Response to Reply #13 |
19. It's not an honest primary challenge. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:15 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Okay. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:59 PM Response to Reply #19 |
60. I didn't really get your point last night. But, I do this morning. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:20 AM Response to Reply #13 |
51. Gotcha Sfexpat. I just wish she would run as a Dem so I could fully |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:49 AM Response to Reply #9 |
42. Wellstone had a proven track record as a great legislator.. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:19 AM Response to Reply #42 |
50. I agree. My point was that Paul Wellstone remained a Democrat. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 11:46 AM Response to Reply #50 |
56. And a good point it was... |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:04 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. ... with open arms. |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:03 PM Response to Reply #42 |
57. well said! |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-11-07 01:28 PM Response to Reply #42 |
75. I think part of CIndy's problem is that she doesn't have any handlers |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 06:05 AM Response to Reply #7 |
70. Agreed. The minute we start being released talking points memos |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:54 AM Response to Original message |
8. That "blind support" comment works both ways. I don't consider it blind to support |
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Usrename (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:02 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Not the first time I've heard someone here say that. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:01 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Who supports criminal conduct? |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:21 AM Response to Reply #11 |
53. And beyond that sound bite, what "criminal conduct" has Pelosi been involved in? |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 08:12 AM Response to Reply #8 |
47. Ending the war is a progressive cause |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:21 AM Response to Reply #47 |
54. Of course it is. It's the most important progressive cause IMHO. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:38 PM Response to Reply #47 |
59. I doubt you will find many Democrats who support an indefinite.. |
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LibertyorDeath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
10. Well said ! |
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Disturbed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:10 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. I don't see most Duers "blindly" supporting Dems. |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
12. My support for Pelosi is not "blind". (nt) |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
15. Nobody is saying you can't support Sheehan |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
17. Regarding Democrats and Blind Support for Cindy Sheehan |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:02 AM Response to Reply #17 |
30. Discussion of third party candidates is allowed, advocacy is not |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:14 AM Response to Original message |
20. Its real f'in simple |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
22. I agree in part, but... |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:51 AM Response to Reply #22 |
44. well said |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 08:03 AM Response to Reply #22 |
45. Party stalwarts are the PROBLEM, not the solution! |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 11:29 AM Response to Reply #45 |
55. They certainly are the problem |
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MessiahRp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 08:28 AM Response to Reply #22 |
49. I agree with you in the House where we have a larger majority |
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puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 11:15 PM Response to Reply #22 |
67. I understand your point of view, but there are a lot of "if's" involved. |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:40 AM Response to Original message |
23. blind support for Dems is better than promoting Cindy Sheehan to godlike status, like many have done |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:14 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Great post! |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:46 AM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Instead of using the term 'blind support,' |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:51 AM Response to Reply #28 |
43. Thank You for you post! Get Progressive Dems on the local ballots & fight like hell |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #28 |
74. Amen! |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 12:52 AM Response to Reply #23 |
68. Cindy is a visionary - she is the American twenty first century |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 01:45 AM Response to Reply #68 |
69. wow, a true believer. And a Gandhi comparison. Damn... |
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GreenTea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-11-07 01:43 PM Response to Reply #68 |
78. There are over 3,600 mothers most QUIETLY practicing "the ideals of pacifism" |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
24. Regardless, it would be hypocritical considering how Lieberman supporters were treated |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 08:21 AM Response to Reply #24 |
48. Lieberman supports the war, Cindy wants it ended. She is a true progressive |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 11:34 AM Response to Reply #48 |
73. They'll never stop equivocating |
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diva77 (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:07 AM Response to Original message |
25. The lines have been blurred with regard to "Democratic" officeholders these |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:32 AM Response to Original message |
27. You can support who you want |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:51 AM Response to Original message |
29. Prefer she run as a Dem |
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radfringe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:05 AM Response to Original message |
31. Kool-aid comes in more than one flavor |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:09 AM Response to Original message |
32. It's pretty simple actually |
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Dragonbreathp9d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
33. I agree, it should be progressive ideals, not party affiliation |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:44 AM Response to Reply #33 |
38. Valid point, but it's not the purpose of this board.. |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
34. Qui tacet consentire videtur |
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DancingBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:39 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Tish, that' s French... |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:48 AM Response to Reply #35 |
41. lol! |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
36. What makes you think the support is "blind"... |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
37. There are progressive DEMOCRATS who could run in primaries, you know. It isn't blind support |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 07:47 AM Response to Original message |
40. K & R - very well said and much appreciated n/t |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
46. Well said & recommended. If her constituents choose to give |
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Vinnie From Indy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
61. This is a silly post |
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creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
62. Results are most important/ Look what's at stake |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
63. Deleted message |
puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
66. K&R Superbly said! |
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pberq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
71. Great post, mwalker! |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-10-07 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
72. We've been chained to "politics as usual" for far too long. K&R |
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churchofreality (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-11-07 01:36 PM Response to Reply #72 |
77. We've been chained to LOSING for too long. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-11-07 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
76. Anyone Encouraging The Election Of Cindy As An Indy Needs To Take It Off DU. Deal With It. |
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