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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:06 AM Original message |
I have a confession to make.....20 of them in fact! |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
1. I did not support Obama in the primary, but I am rooting for him to do well too. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:18 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I remember MADem...... |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:49 AM Response to Reply #1 |
18. Same here. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
2. It took less than 68 days.... |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
3. I have some pretty serious pom poms over here for the Prez, too.... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:21 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. We are supposed to be shunned and discounted |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:24 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. I'm not very nice to them these days. |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:00 AM Response to Reply #7 |
37. I have his back but I also have his feet to the fire |
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Hellataz (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:03 AM Response to Reply #7 |
39. Here Here, I wont ever be ashamed for supporting this president or giving him the benefit of the |
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rufus dog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
5. Cheerleader, POM POM Girl |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
6. As much as I want him to succeed, I cannot get behind the cult of personality |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:25 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I'm not sure where I stated that I am cheering him due to his personality..... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:44 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. The line between cheering and cult is very narrow indeed |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:02 AM Response to Reply #16 |
25. lol, well what *I* learned while earning my MA in history ... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:06 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. I agree with you, it is one of those moments |
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Hellataz (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:04 AM Response to Reply #25 |
40. I really think Obama will be judge far greater then we can imagine by history. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 07:37 AM Response to Reply #40 |
51. Don Lemon was missing you last night.... |
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Hellataz (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #51 |
74. Haha I know, it was funny. If only his show wasn't on so late during the week. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:40 AM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Cult of personality is only dangerous when it's in the wrong hands. ;-) NT |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:43 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. It is dangerous in any hand |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:51 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. ehh .... if I thought Barack Obama was capable of abusing his power... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:59 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. As i said the line is very narrow indeed |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:15 AM Response to Reply #22 |
34. Exactly and THIS leader simply isn't going to go there. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #19 |
56. Do you have Habeas Corpus rights? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:57 AM Response to Reply #6 |
21. So is a cult of chronic malcontents |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
26. As I said above, using common sense is important |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:27 AM Response to Reply #26 |
35. Actually, the criticizers are really the cult |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #35 |
58. If you are talking about the right, mirror image |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Criticism is necessary... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:37 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. And why I said that those who blindly follow are just as bad |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 07:15 AM Response to Reply #26 |
50. I support your point but remember this; |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:49 PM Response to Reply #50 |
59. And I reserve the right to be critical of ANY who worships any leader |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:28 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. I have known a freeper for 15 years now |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. That is a football game and I will not participate in a football game |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:21 PM Response to Reply #71 |
80. And that is what separates us from them |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:01 AM Response to Reply #6 |
23. I don't feel like it's a cult of personality. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:08 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. It is not him that will get freaked. Hell, unless I go out of my way |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:11 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I have written so many letters through whitehouse.gov that I have lost count..... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:12 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Good, I use the USPS... |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:34 PM Response to Reply #31 |
93. That is wise, Frenchie. Do you ever get notice they are received? nt |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #6 |
70. Here Here |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:24 AM Response to Original message |
8. Sign me up. He's not perfect, but I will take him and want him, without |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
11. You back your cheerleading up with facts and analysis and I always get a lot out of your posts. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:52 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. If I could rec a reply.... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:09 AM Response to Reply #11 |
30. I'm glad that I can provide useful information...... |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
12. We have something in common. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:12 AM Response to Reply #12 |
33. How did you like it? And what part did you go to? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:14 AM Response to Reply #33 |
52. We went all over. Started with two weeks in Paris. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #52 |
65. Sounds like a wonderful vacation...... |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
14. #18: "I want the Democratic President to have a strong hand"... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
17. You go, girl! |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
24. Hugs from the frozen Midwest Obama posse |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:05 AM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Thanks a lot! |
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akbacchus_BC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
36. Frenchie, did you read my mind? You are so articulate, it is mind-boggling, |
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Kaleko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
38. A lot of what people like to call "critical thinking" here on DU |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:13 AM Response to Reply #38 |
46. Half don't even click on the link one bothers to post. |
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Hellataz (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:08 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'm glad your posts get so well received and it puts you in a position to change people's minds |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:13 AM Response to Original message |
42. His choice of SoS has made me extremely proud lately |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:14 AM Response to Reply #42 |
43. She is doing most excellently! |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:18 AM Response to Reply #43 |
44. I love that you can tell that they are a team. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:26 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. and we will need that team..... |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:23 AM Response to Original message |
47. You Pom-Pom Girl You... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:39 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Hey, I liked it! |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
49. K&R! |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
53. "I am self employed and have seen my business go down by a healthy 30%." |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:29 AM Response to Reply #53 |
54. I have staff, which gives me the time that I wish for..... |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
55. I want him to succeed at what I want him doing. |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
57. We don't have to agree with everything Obama does, but your basic premise is correct |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
60. BRAVO! |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
61. I hear ya Frenchie! n/t |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
62. hear hear! n/m |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
64. At my age, |
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GaYellowDawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
66. Very nice post, and congratulations to your daughters! |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:47 PM Response to Reply #66 |
94. Thank you! I will certainly mention it...a few times! :) |
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Still Sensible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
68. Now that we are in power, democrats seem to be |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:51 PM Response to Reply #68 |
81. Well reasoned post, and yes, I see the forest...... |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
72. 12. My President is Biracial/Black just like me......for once. -- |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 04:08 PM Response to Reply #72 |
76. I wish I could rec your response. Excellent and true. n/t |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:19 PM Response to Reply #76 |
79. Thanks! |
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chieftain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
73. As always, Frenchie Cat, you make damn good sense. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. Most of those are good reasons, K&R. Now, as for the insults we get to throw at you... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:45 PM Response to Reply #75 |
87. Naw....I'm ducking! LOL! |
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Terri S (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
77. Right there with you Frenchie |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
78. You're my hero, Frenchie. |
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jonestonesusa (630 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
82. I appreciate your point of view but there's too much fear of criticism |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
83. Grats to the daughter!!! |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:44 PM Response to Reply #83 |
86. Thanks! To the Stimulus! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
84. Clearly you "give a shit" |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. About the future...... |
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MzShellG (835 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
88. Amen FrenchieCat. You get a standing O. Kicked/rec'd/bookmarked. nt |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
89. Hows a K&R? |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
90. Great post! |
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Richd506 (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
91. I'm still pulling for Obama too |
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napoleon_in_rags (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
92. You have worked your ass off supporting him since the beginning. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:50 PM Response to Reply #92 |
95. Thank you. |
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Mithreal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
96. Sometimes irritating, but often thought provoking or refreshing, K&R |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
97. Yeah, I have |
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