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BurtWorm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 06:02 AM
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Poll question: It was a mistake to object yesterday
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theorist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 06:07 AM
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1. Strongly Disagree.
It could only be a mistake if the rules were broken, in my opinion. Then again, I don't watch TV or listen to RW radio, so my perspective is less distorted compared to those who do. And I think that, sadly, a lot of people do.
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Norquist Nemesis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 11:00 AM
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10. Strongly Agree!
...with what you posted. :)
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thanatonautos Donating Member (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 06:08 AM
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2. It was essential to object yesterday. eom
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reprehensor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 06:53 AM
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3. No. No it wasn't.
I think that there's a whole bunch of Democrats who might as well drop the facade and hang a Republican shingle on their door.

It's just embarrassing.
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Orsino Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 07:31 AM
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4. Useless, Perhaps...
Edited on Fri Jan-07-05 07:33 AM by Orsino
...if the fight doesn't continue to an end result of verifiable voting, but no, not a mistake. The main accomplishment was to identify the vast majority of "elected" representatives who chose not to stand with us. Those of us so inclined will know who never to trust, ever again.
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OneBlueSky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 08:00 AM
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5. it was a mistake only because . . .
the Democrats, undisciplined as they are, did not have their ducks all lined up in a way that would make an impact . . . instead, they very likely weakened the case for electoral reform by demonstrating just how little support there is for it . . .
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mattclearing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 08:31 AM
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6. It was a mistake to Post this Poll.
Strongly agree.

:puke:
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Oversea Visitor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 08:33 AM
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7. I disagree
Read my articles
You guys got the most powerful weapon
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 11:01 AM
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11. link to articles?
Please

Oh, and the stupid poll - STRONGLY DISAGREE!

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BurtWorm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 10:40 AM
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8. Would anyone who strongly agrees with the statement explain why you
feel that way?
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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 10:58 AM
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9. The mistake was not to follow through by voting against
Edited on Fri Jan-07-05 11:11 AM by Vidar
certification. "74-1" left a horrid impression of how weak/cowardly the democratic senators are. Speaking for election reform and then voting for certification confirms the charge always leveled at Kerry--flip-flopping, not to mention blatant hypocrisy.

Highest praise to Boxer, Conyers, tubbs-Jones & the 33 House Democrats that had the courage of their convictions. If the other "senators" had half their courage, this could have been a magnificent show of defiance, courage and determination.
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txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-07-05 11:01 AM
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12. Strongly disagree, to put it mildly
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