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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:52 AM Original message |
OK, Obama fans, sell me -- I'm serious |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
1. DId you bother to watch his speech? |
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bigscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Ronald Reagan gave inspiring speeches too |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Obama ain't Reagan....... |
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bigscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. never said BHO would suck did I?? |
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JTFrog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. If you knew anything about the legislative process in Illinois, you would |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #7 |
17. But did you listen to his speech. |
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bigscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
28. yes i listened to his speech |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Struck me as mostly fluff, sound and no fury, signifying not much |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #9 |
20. what rousing speech on economic justice? |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:58 AM Response to Reply #20 |
31. None of the caucus-night speeches were exactly position papers |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:35 PM Response to Reply #20 |
69. Once again, Edwards at least can demonstrate awareness of the problems |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. I'm not an Obama supporter, but |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:10 AM Response to Reply #2 |
36. Speaking of preconceived notions... |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
5. I'm not even vaguely interested in selling Obama to you |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #5 |
14. A big believer in Obama's spirit of unity, eh? |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #14 |
23. You're not going to get anywhere with her |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:47 PM Response to Reply #23 |
66. Edwards supporters are almost all class acts. I hope I can be the same for Obama. |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:16 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Thanks, David |
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TheWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 02:48 AM Response to Reply #5 |
71. Such useless drivel. |
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TheWebHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
6. it's the turnout factor... that's what's being missed |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I agree..... |
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bigscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:04 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. i agree it is the turnout |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:14 AM Original message |
Again, I'm not asking about "electability" |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
32. Your hatred for Obama is so deep iwcon that you'll never have a |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:08 AM Response to Reply #32 |
35. I don't hate Obama, not even close |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
60. Can't anyone make an objection about Obama without the hatred card being tossed. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
62. He had the judgment to oppose the Iraq War. |
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elizm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
8. Obama talks about uniting the country... |
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bigscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. but what makes you think it would happen again |
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elizm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. 06 was a start, but still not enough to get the majority we need... |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #8 |
25. But do you expect the *elected GOP* to join in that "unity"? |
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elizm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Then you should go ahead and vote for a candidate who will contine to divide us.... |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:44 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Please do elaborate |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:10 PM Response to Reply #27 |
46. So it's the Democrats who are responsible for the division? |
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bcoylepa (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
12. it's simple |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. wow i did`t know she was on board.... |
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bcoylepa (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:20 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. she really is extraordinary |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:03 AM Response to Reply #24 |
34. i have a good feeling that we will never see another rwanda |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #12 |
37. Power (no "s") is an interesting personality |
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anniebelle (701 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
15. Obama's stand on universal health care doesn't get it. n/t |
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elizm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. And if the Republicans win in 08 you think your healthcare will get better?? |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Nope, not at this point |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #26 |
38. BTW, the "nope" isn't re: healthcare |
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anniebelle (701 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #22 |
43. I think Edwards' health care plan is the answer. |
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anniebelle (701 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #22 |
44. BTW, last I checked, Edwards is a Democrat! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
21. FYI - the primary season doesn't end after Iowa |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
30. When you get thirsty enough lwcon, you'll come off your high horse |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 10:03 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. You, know I'm telling you that I'm going to be thirsty if he gets the nod |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
39. Whether we like it or not, people are tired of percieved partisanship |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I agree |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:28 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. That is a risk I'm willing to take |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:14 PM Response to Reply #39 |
47. Deliver what, though? That's what I don't get. Is Fox News going to suddenly be nice? |
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Scriptor Ignotus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
40. why did you post links to what you don't like about Obama |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:07 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. I'm being completely transparent |
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Scriptor Ignotus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #45 |
51. party unity? |
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gorbal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
48. I personally want to like him |
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killbotfactory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
49. Read these articles |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #49 |
52. Thanks, I'll check it out n/t |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
50. I second your emotion |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
53. I read every post in this thread... |
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NastyRiffraff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. Agreed, Steely_Dan |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Thanks... |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:48 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Thank you, SD |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
57. Obama's emoticon. |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
58. Barack Obama on the issues |
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Yuugal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. Thanks for the pointer |
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lwcon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Wow, substance! |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:38 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. Thank You |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
63. I can't sell you on Obama. |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
65. lwcon. The thing that kept coming back to me was this: Obama opposed the War in Iraq. |
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Clanfear (260 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
68. You will never stop worrying. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
70. "How do I learn to stop worrying and love the Obama" |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
72. This Chicago Reader Article From 1995 |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 03:01 AM Response to Original message |
73. Because he's the only real option. |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 03:22 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. I agree with your reasoning but |
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alteredstate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 07:20 AM Response to Original message |
75. How about this: |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 07:23 AM Response to Reply #75 |
76. Yea, that's a good link. It's the first positive post I've EVER SEEN by an Obama supporter! |
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