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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:39 PM Original message |
"Marriage" and "Civil Unions" - please consider reading at link enclosed |
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stray cat
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. Biden talked about being in favor of civil unions but equality under the law - |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. That sounds different than what's in place. |
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LostinVA
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. No, it's the same thing in some states (NJ) -- and, it's still separate but equal |
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Oregone
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
2. I think this is sort of a moot point |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. There are always ways to solve problems. |
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MH1
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Yes! |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. You really think it's about the semantics |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. i think that #3 is saying that civil unions should be legally redefined |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:12 PM Response to Reply #13 |
40. You understood me correctly and did a better job of explaining. |
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Oregone
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Personally, I think its about right & benefits to start out with. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. Progress: Look at the advances in suppotr of same sex marriage over the |
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tanyev
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Yeah, that seems logical to me. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. What actions are YOU taking to make this happen? |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:49 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. a good place to start is right here, |
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AntiFascist
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
31. Legally that would be nearly impossible.... |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. No, you're incorrect. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Thank you, Harvey. I agree. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
17. Have you noticed the people who say "just call it ALL civil unions" aren't actually |
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LostinVA
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Exactlty -- the ignorance (willful and honest) on DU on this subject is astounding! |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:43 PM Response to Reply #5 |
21. It would also cause huge backlash |
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Oregone
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #5 |
23. Well excuse me... |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Civil Rights remedies are often handled federally. But marriage is not |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #23 |
32. Well, that's partly true in this case |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
43. Does The Constitution forbid the National Civil Union Act |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. "God" isn't in civil marriage. But we gays sure are lucky to have you telling us what |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #45 |
53. Thank you Joe. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:56 PM Response to Reply #53 |
59. I never thought everyone was against me. I still don't. |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:34 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Who ever suggested that churches should be forced to marry anybody? |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #47 |
56. I did misspeak and I apologize. |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. IF everyone had civil unions |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:59 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. But the point is that gays would be included in the initial creation of the legislation. |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:00 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. The simplest way to attack the issue that will accomplish equality |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. One would think, but it doesn't prove to be. |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Really? You have proof that your way would be easier? |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #66 |
71. How many years? |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:52 PM Response to Reply #71 |
90. I observe that you have yet to say what work you will be doing to accomplish |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. There are several reasons that won't work |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. You are remiss in thinking that it would be a downgrade for anyone. |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. I am not remiss in that people would consider it a downgrade |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #64 |
75. Civil Union would be the license from the government. |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. You doubt people care what it's called? |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:58 PM Response to Reply #77 |
82. Because I think all partnerships should be equal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:01 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Everything I said in post #58 still applies |
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ieoeja
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:49 PM Response to Reply #75 |
80. It is a "marriage license" and a "marriage contract". You can have a religious "wedding". |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:06 PM Response to Reply #80 |
84. To your last point. |
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ieoeja
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:28 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. Legal precedence is an extremely powerful concept in US jurisprudence. |
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donco6
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:21 PM Response to Reply #43 |
97. Who's saying we want to force churches to marry us? |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. I don't think it's ever moot to add information to a discussion. |
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Oregone
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. But... |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:44 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. It wasn't. I'm not sure where you got that idea. |
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Oregone
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. Got it. Thanks |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:12 PM Original message |
Yes I think this is important and yes I'm going to kick it myself. n/t |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
11. gay family law lawyers in Maryland? |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Maybe someone in the Maryland forum or in the GLBT forum |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
27. Is it possible to have a CIVIL discussion about this? |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. It's a heated issue. A whole lotta people woke up November 5th |
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Maven
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. The most effective, and simplest, way to support GLBTs on this issue |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #33 |
70. Trust. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. I'll add a little bit to what Harvey advised. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. A note of explanation: |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #35 |
55. ok, i get it now. |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #55 |
62. It's not so much about life experience, as about doing the work. |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #62 |
78. it's a part of the learning process. |
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Zuiderelle
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #27 |
36. There've been a lot of people antagonizing us. I'm glad you though are here to learn. |
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shireen
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:11 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. thank you for the link. |
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Pithlet
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
42. It's difficult. |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #27 |
76. Thank you for this. |
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ieoeja
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:55 PM Response to Reply #27 |
81. A wedding can be religious. A marriage is a legal contract. |
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LeftHander
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
28. Wisconsin denies both. What is the point of talking about civil unions? |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Well, I don't know about others but my reason for posting the OP |
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yardwork
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
37. Florida just outlawed civil unions for gay people by a 63% vote. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. Yep. The other reason we need gay *marriage* and we need it |
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yardwork
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:13 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Thank you for starting this thread. There is a lot of misunderstanding. |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:32 PM Response to Reply #41 |
46. Thank you for your explanation. |
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yardwork
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:39 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Civil unions for gay people are now illegal in many states. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:36 PM Response to Reply #41 |
49. You're welcome. |
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ArrowMan
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
44. Now we are getting somewhere. Thanks for posting this. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:11 PM Response to Reply #44 |
85. See PelosiFan's thread also |
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
48. So, to be perfectly honest..."separate, and not even close to equal"! |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:39 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. That would be correct. "not even close to equal." |
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yardwork
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. "Not even close to equal" and "illegal in most states anyway." |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #52 |
67. :( - "illegal in most states" |
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yardwork
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. It's a red herring. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:21 PM Response to Reply #69 |
73. Yep. Yet another means of division and diversion. |
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jonnyblitz
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Mon Nov-17-08 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
54. glad to give this recommend #5.nt |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:13 PM Response to Reply #54 |
68. Thank you, jonnyblitz. n/t |
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Starry Messenger
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
72. Excellent post. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #72 |
74. Thank, MPK. Much appreciated. |
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Starry Messenger
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:11 PM Original message |
I still remember the first time I ever saw this info. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
96. Yeah. It's an amazing collection. |
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Greyhound
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Mon Nov-17-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
79. Does anything ever change? Must we fight the same battles over and over, forever? |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #79 |
87. I am sorry that you feel that way. |
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FreeState
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:45 PM Response to Reply #87 |
88. Im sorry you have not been involved with the conversation until now |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:48 PM Original message |
Until you have read what I have posted here . |
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FreeState
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
92. I did |
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peace13
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:11 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. Good on you because you didn't understand a thing that I said. n/t |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
94. I *have* read what you have posted here. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:48 PM Response to Reply #88 |
89. Youch! FreeState. Is that what you took from my OP? |
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FreeState
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Mon Nov-17-08 05:53 PM Response to Reply #89 |
91. No it was a general statement under one response that I took offense too |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. Yeah, I see that now. |
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FreeState
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:27 PM Response to Reply #95 |
100. I know.. thanks for the thread... |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:37 PM Response to Reply #100 |
101. I agree and I agree. |
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Greyhound
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #87 |
99. I'm not gay, but I am a student of history and have seen the results of this type of |
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mondo joe
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Mon Nov-17-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #87 |
104. You would be well served to understand the issues by asking those with more expertise, |
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gollygee
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Mon Nov-17-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #87 |
107. I'm not gay |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #79 |
98. And the first reply to your post is all the answer you needed. |
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Starry Messenger
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Mon Nov-17-08 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
102. kick. n/t |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 08:16 PM Response to Reply #102 |
103. MPK, I think I love you. Thank you. This was a nice thing you did. |
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Starry Messenger
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Mon Nov-17-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #103 |
105. Well, I shamelessly kick my own threads. |
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Cerridwen
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Mon Nov-17-08 09:46 PM Response to Reply #105 |
106. LOL I love the boot! |
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