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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:12 PM
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Republican politicians don't have the strength of character to rule.
Edited on Tue Aug-09-05 07:48 PM by Just Me
Republicans are TOO willing to sacrifice this nation for their power.

Republicans FAIL to take a stand against a criminal and deceptive regime.

Republicans are too chicken to demand accountability within their own ranks.

Republicans are too self-centered to be capable of serving the interests of others.

Republicans are too greedy to care for the weak among us.

Republicans are too ambitious to advance democracy.

Republicans are too shallow to value our people and soldiers.

Republicans are too cynical to be honest about their motivations.

Republicans are too rigid to allow innovation (unless profiteering is involved).

Republicans are too controlling to maximize human potential.

Republicans are too loyal to themselves to render justice.

Republicans are too selective to grow a healthy nation.

Edited OP based upon excellent advice!!! :7
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atommom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:14 PM
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1. Good framing! This is how we need to address our differences,
because, sadly, most voters just aren't interested in nuance.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:17 PM
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17. This isn't "framing",...it's reality.
Please, do not characterize my expression of "reality" as mere "framing".

Please, don't condemn my observation and perception as some,...empty rhetoric or semantics.
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atommom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:29 PM
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19. That's not what I meant to do.
My intention was to compliment you for boiling down our differences with the Repubs and stating them in such clear, simple terms.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:58 PM
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21. Thank you.
Edited on Tue Aug-09-05 09:00 PM by Just Me
:hug:

Frankly, we're not AGAINST all those Americans who identify with the Republican party,...they are our fellow Americans.

They are being exploited, too,...shamefully.

I wouldn't turn a one down at my door. This profiteering regime will set up a friggin' "WALL" against those who don't "serve" their interests.

Disgusting.
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politicaholic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:29 PM
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2. Why do you think they appeal to extreme?
They're too square about everything.

That's why there are no funny republican comedians...and no...Jeff Foxworthy is not funny.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:56 PM
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12. The "extremists" are the easiest to control.
They are the easiest to be "spent". They are the most gullible to being manipulated as "objects".

What can I say?
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samsingh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:30 PM
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3. i totally agree with you
Republications don't have the intelligence, work ethic, or decency to do the right things.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:24 PM
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18. Well, their sense of powerlessness, tied entirely to their party,...
,...is being manipulated in PRECISELY the same way that "H" utilized to CONTROL people. It's just so sad and disgusting. I live among Republicans,...and they certainly do NOT deserve to have their loyalty abused and betrayed in such ways.
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samsingh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-10-05 01:56 AM
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31. agreed
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Son of California Donating Member (467 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:36 PM
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4. Here, let me try a slightly different angle......
Republican Politicians put their party first before their country.

Republican Politicians are too proud to admit when they are wrong.

Republican Politicians protect their own -even from the law.

Republican Politicians will believe anything -so long as it was said by another Republican.

Republican Politicians are afraid to stand up to the real bullies.

Republican Politicians talk about patriotic things to get elected.

Republican Politicians care more about winning than doing the right thing.

Republican Politicians can't think for themselves -that's why they all repeat the same stupid catch-phrases over and over again.

Republican Politicians don't care about protecting the weak from the strong.

Republican Politicians don't really care about abortion or gays -they use it to manipulate your emotions so you will vote for them.

Republican Politicians have country boy accents -when they are in front of the camera.

Republican Politician's kids aren't fighting in the war -your's are.

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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:45 PM
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8. You're right!!!! Those Republican politicians also treat their people,...
,...like they are "objects" to be spent.

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Son of California Donating Member (467 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:47 PM
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10. Republican Politicians take Republican voters for granted.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:51 PM
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11. I edited my OP topic based upon your observation.
:hug:

Those who lodge themselves as "Republicans" are not fairly represented by their representatives. I'm sure they know that and are terribly frustrated.
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izzie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:44 PM
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5. They seem to 'rule' from the top down
Not what we were sit up to do. I am sure it is the whole noblesse oblige thing
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 09:44 PM
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24. "Democracy" doesn't work that way.
Right? :shrug:
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dchill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:44 PM
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6. Republicans are too immature...
and emotionally stunted to see themselves in your excellent post. They are also too conservative to be compassionate.

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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:45 PM
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7. I cannot believe how the repubicans refuse to stand up to shrub
and company...no matter how screwed up things are. They are all afraid to speak up...party before country!!
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:03 PM
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14. They should be BOOed everytime they "pledge allegiance",...
,...'cause they are PROVING their allegiance AGAINST our flag, our country, our people.

SHAME ON THEM!!!!
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:46 PM
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9. AMEN and nominated.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 07:59 PM
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13. Thanks.
:hug:

A Republican-dominated country has delivered suffering here and around the world. THEY JUST CAN'T HANDLE POWER WITHOUT ABUSING IT!!!!
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wtmusic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:06 PM
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15. Unfortunately it doesn't take strength of character to rule nt
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:11 PM
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16. Which explains why these corporacultists have supported dictators,...
Edited on Tue Aug-09-05 08:12 PM by Just Me
,...who PLAY and PROFIT the U.S. multinational corporations which buy and sell human beings, including American human beings, until those dictators fail to turn over the profit.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 08:29 PM
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20. No support against this opposition?
:shrug: I don't understand.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 09:05 PM
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22. Huh?
Man I'm blonde tonight. I don't get it....
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 09:36 PM
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23. Which part,...I'll help to the best of my ability.
:hug:
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 09:57 PM
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25. I'm here to reach understanding. Where did you go?
:shrug:
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 10:00 PM
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26. Sorry; got distracted in the Lounge.
what exactly do you mean support against what opposition?I'm a lost blond woman....
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 10:15 PM
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27. Did you read the OP?
And, please, don't demean yourself as a "lost blond
READ the OP,...then, contribute your informed opinion. Yes? }(
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 10:20 PM
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28. OK
Read the op three times now. Think it's quite a good frame, since they framed us the same way. I mean, I'm all for not labeling, but we ARE talking politics. Its about time this party took some hard lines like this. It's not like we aren't backed up by facts. The difference is stating it and then acting,not just pushing the statements over and over. Unfortunately, if Kerry had taken some of this kind of hard line (maybe phrases a bit differently? No, maybe not) they would have had a harder time pegging him as wishy-washy.
Eh?
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 10:45 PM
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29. Now where did YOU go?? n/t
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WMliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-09-05 11:19 PM
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30. kick and nominated
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