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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 07:13 PM Original message |
The mistakes that we as straights are making |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
1. You should try to get this published as an OP -- k&r |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. Seriously, type this up and submit it as an Op-Ed to your local paper. |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
3. Another great post Two Americas, once again you hit the nail on the head. |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
4. Hopefully, people will have enough self-honesty to read your post and take it to heart. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. thanks |
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yowzayowzayowza (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:39 AM Response to Reply #9 |
18. Ok, you asked for it.... |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #18 |
59. your points are well taken |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:44 AM Response to Reply #18 |
150. Again, I only see you emphasising that . . . |
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yowzayowzayowza (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:21 AM Response to Reply #150 |
154. Yes and no. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:39 AM Response to Reply #154 |
155. First, politics is personal . . . |
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yowzayowzayowza (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:57 AM Response to Reply #155 |
156. On your conclusion on gradualism and general principles we are in agreement. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 02:15 AM Response to Reply #156 |
157. Again, the response to Warren came from the world at large . . . |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #9 |
42. Deleted sub-thread |
ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #9 |
86. Okay, I'll bite ... |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #86 |
93. that is a great point |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 06:01 PM Response to Reply #93 |
124. "do we cave in to fear, or do we go ahead in spite of our fears?" |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:55 PM Response to Reply #86 |
173. But, is everyone being accused of saying "get over it" really saying that? |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
5. A truly terrific post! |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
6. Two Americas |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
7. What a Breath of Fresh Air! |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. I don't think I've read a better argument for gay marriage anywhere, ever. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 11:30 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. hey thanks PelosiFan |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:43 PM Response to Reply #11 |
170. Actually, there is a problem with the accusation of "get over it" where it should NOT be applied. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:57 PM Response to Reply #170 |
174. I agree |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #174 |
182. Thanks. You know, it works more than it doesn't, at least I've found it to be the case. |
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sundog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
10. great read |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:38 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. here is what is odd |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:28 AM Response to Reply #14 |
21. exactly. another K&R here (n/t) |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
117. Precisely ! |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-30-08 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
12. Beautiful. |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
13. K&R 1,000 times |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
15. very thought-provoking, about how people frame arguments themselves. excellent. nt |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
16. Well done. |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:42 AM Response to Original message |
17. K&R, excellent post! |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:43 AM Response to Original message |
19. This is merely the beginning, of being told to let go of issues. |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
20. K&R - you mentioned the point that too many miss |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:54 AM Response to Reply #20 |
41. I agree with you. This is an important point. Why should anyone tell someone else to calm down? |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
22. You want to know the REAL mistake YOU are making |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:41 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. LOL. That's all you got? |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. You can't build on a foundation of quicksand |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Deleted message |
crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #25 |
40. It's idealism. I live in the real world. |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #40 |
48. We live in a real world, but we should be guided by ideals |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #48 |
58. I'm not advocating labels. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #22 |
29. Deleted message |
asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Nomads by definition don't have a place of their own to shit. |
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sundog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. ha! |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:10 AM Response to Reply #30 |
35. So.... they just shit any and everywhere, huh? |
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asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Evidently. |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #38 |
108. You want to see shitting by people thinking they are shitting rainbows |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #108 |
119. This seems like a bit of Rovian projection on your part, no? |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:08 PM Response to Reply #119 |
131. You see what you want to see, rather than what is |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:17 PM Response to Reply #131 |
160. Projection. See also... |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:34 AM Response to Reply #30 |
45. We should call him Johnny Crappleseed. |
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asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #45 |
51. !!! |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #45 |
98. .... |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:20 PM Response to Reply #29 |
106. Yeah you should go visit that thread |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:15 AM Response to Reply #22 |
37. That's truly one of the most idiotic responses I have ever seen on DU |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #37 |
88. Deleted message |
bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #22 |
46. We're a happy family, we're a happy family, |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
57. thanks |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:26 PM Response to Reply #57 |
82. I would take that statement at face value. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #82 |
111. now that is interesting |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:06 PM Response to Reply #111 |
114. I've wondered about that a lot, too. As you know, the U.S. government funded psychological studies |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:30 PM Response to Reply #22 |
70. Easy to say that, annit, when you're a straight guy? |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #22 |
74. Assuming someone might be straight is worse than 10 Gearge Bushes? |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #22 |
81. LOL! |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
104. That damned Barak Obama! He's trying to destoy us all with unimportant |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #104 |
110. Thank you, I only wish you could have posted that in his other thread before it was locked. |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
23. k & r -- very well done! |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
26. Well said |
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asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
28. Recommended, bookmarked and kicked. |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
32. Another vote for K&R 1000 times |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
33. K&R does not do this justice. |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
64. Solidarity is the only way |
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Raster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
34. Kicked and highly recommended! Thank you, Two Americas! Excellent post! |
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ChickMagic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
36. K&R |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
39. Very thoughtful, but I mostly disagree with you. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #39 |
55. thanks |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #39 |
85. I have a dog in your fight because you're a human being, and you have one in "mine" |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:08 AM Response to Reply #85 |
146. Agreed. By not having a "dog in this fight" I meant the controversy here on DU. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:27 AM Response to Reply #146 |
148. Happy New Year to you, Waiting For Everyman |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:45 AM Response to Reply #148 |
151. Thanks back to you, TA. :) |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:04 AM Response to Reply #146 |
193. I feel strongly that this is a general civil rights, human rights, issue. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:16 PM Response to Reply #85 |
177. Yup |
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Barbarien (6 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
101. Chewing Gum and Walking |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:12 PM Response to Reply #101 |
115. Not only that, gay folks work on a variety of other social issues, including veterans rights. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #115 |
116. yes.. |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #39 |
121. I have called Obama 'religiously bigoted'.... |
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thefourthwall (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #121 |
168. Bigoted? |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:53 PM Response to Reply #168 |
172. Welcome to DU, and I very much appreciate you engaging this dialog... |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:03 PM Response to Reply #39 |
129. I support the OP, but you also have good points. nm |
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NWHarkness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:43 PM Response to Reply #39 |
137. And there we see it yet again |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:29 AM Response to Reply #137 |
149. Ok... |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
43. I would suggest being more specific about who is making these mistakes. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:34 PM Response to Reply #43 |
72. I have been |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #72 |
92. I am not sure what you have said. But I feel that talking about gay rights outside |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:00 PM Response to Reply #92 |
100. I hope that I am not doing that |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
44. Now THAT, sir, is going to leave a mark! K&R! |
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stillwaiting (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
47. Very nice post. The outrage over Warren is |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
49. TwoAmericas, you are one heck of a |
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elaineb (273 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
50. Brilliantly considered and beautifully expressed. |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
52. Well Said |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
53. My favorite part of your OP ... |
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GinaMaria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
54. Thank you. You have expressed what so many have been feeling |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
56. A masterpiece. Thank you. |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
60. Two Americas thank you for a well thought out and provoking |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
61. Excellent. As always. K&R. n/t |
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racaulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
62. Fantastic post!!! Bravo!!! |
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mentalslavery (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
63. Very Accurate Analysis of Discource and Some of the Problems. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. yes |
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Orwellian_Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
65. Ding-ding |
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Spryboy (77 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
66. Brilliant post |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #66 |
73. I agree -- that paragraph jumped off the page for me too. |
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ImOnlySleeping (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #66 |
118. and how small of steps |
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Time for change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
67. This post is excellent on many counts |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. good point |
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Time for change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #69 |
102. That's what it sounded to me like |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:23 PM Response to Reply #102 |
109. it can be both |
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Time for change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #109 |
113. Yes, it can be either or both |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:51 PM Response to Reply #102 |
143. Meta-understanding is called for... |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
71. I agree 100%. |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
75. Individual Rights are an inherent liberty, not awarded by human power. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #75 |
90. yes |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 06:00 PM Response to Reply #90 |
123. Being for civil rights but opposing tactics is a kind of irony. |
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Mike Nelson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
76. Very Well Stated |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
77. Brilliant post |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
78. it's partly the other way around |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #78 |
96. good points there, thanks |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
79. LABELEVATION: the act of elevating name-calling as highest offense. |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
80. i love this -- and you should submit it -- but please, please remember |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #80 |
83. Not sure what you mean by this - I think that human rights are everyone's struggle. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
84. I recommend this to the DU Admins. It explains everything that is happening here. |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
87. Somehow, it seems appropriate |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #87 |
89. I agree that this is the post of the year. I think it's the single best post I've ever seen. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:57 PM Response to Reply #87 |
99. Mickey Mantle |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #99 |
112. The last time he hit against McLain, yeah |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #112 |
138. I think that is the first time |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:07 PM Response to Reply #138 |
139. lol |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:13 PM Response to Reply #139 |
140. Hee. You bet. |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 10:54 PM Response to Reply #138 |
145. Softball? |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #145 |
186. LOL |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
91. K&R |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
94. k & r! |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
95. What a wonderful, thoughtful essay TA. Thank you for this and all your posts! |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
97. K & R. Either everyone is free and has equal rights or none of us are |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:15 PM Response to Reply #97 |
105. we shouldn't forget |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:21 PM Response to Reply #105 |
107. Right on! |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:07 AM Response to Reply #105 |
152. IMO . . . |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
103. I think this post deserves two thumbs up! |
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Riverman (759 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
120. Well stated! Thank you, What is Sad is that Obama's decision |
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scubadude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
122. Obama did it, on purpose. He's gonna hurt all sides working towards the center. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:16 PM Response to Reply #122 |
134. I'll believe that Obama is sincere about this when he honors a prominent white supremacist. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
125. You make a nice overall case but |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #125 |
127. response |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
126. K&R - simple, well thought, reasoned plea to realize we must speak up - always! eom |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
128. K&R Excellent, excellent post. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
130. K & Rec 100. Good post. nm |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
132. Posts like this are why DU remains such a great resource. |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
133. This has to be one of the best things I've read on DU. |
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liberalhistorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
135. I agree with most of your very well-put points, |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #135 |
141. thanks |
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liberalhistorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
136. Delete, double |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
142. GLBTQ??? |
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jonmiller74 (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #142 |
164. Queer |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 03:08 AM Response to Reply #164 |
189. i guess i'm not following... |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:08 AM Response to Reply #189 |
194. Some gay people prefer the term "queer" as it is all-inclusive. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-09 01:19 AM Response to Reply #194 |
196. ... |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-31-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
144. What a great post |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
147. It's hard to believe that you could have ever been even a bit on the wrong side . . . |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:44 PM Response to Reply #147 |
171. tv |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #171 |
180. So true, Two Americas... |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:28 PM Response to Reply #171 |
181. yes, very difficult to even discuss things outside the tv-imposed frame. |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 05:40 PM Response to Reply #181 |
184. "why do you think they call it Programming" |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:00 AM Response to Reply #171 |
192. Me, too -- haven't watched "news" in decades . . . |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:12 AM Response to Original message |
153. LATE K&R . . . |
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baby_mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
158. Excellent writing. Bookmarking. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:36 PM Response to Reply #158 |
161. absolutely |
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DeanDem10 (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
159. An outstanding post. Thank you n/t |
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jonmiller74 (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
162. Thank you. K&R |
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catrose (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
163. I realized when Scalia told us to get over Florida |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 03:27 PM Response to Reply #163 |
169. "get over it" |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
165. Bravo - thank you very much |
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Iwillnevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
166. Very thoughtful post - especially about the lying |
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Iwillnevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
167. Well, at least a kick |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
175. K&R n/t |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
176. Too late to recommend, but I wish I could |
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quaker bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
178. I beg to differ slightly |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 04:19 PM Response to Reply #178 |
179. I agree with you on that |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 05:11 PM Response to Reply #178 |
183. yes |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #183 |
185. I also think there is a subtle difference between... |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-01-09 07:25 PM Response to Reply #185 |
187. big difference I think |
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curt_b (62 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 11:00 AM Response to Reply #183 |
190. Another Thumbs up! |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 08:01 PM Response to Reply #190 |
191. exactly right |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:15 AM Response to Reply #178 |
195. Remember, though, that there is no such thing as "gay leadership." |
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Hassin Bin Sober (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 12:32 AM Response to Original message |
188. Kick and I wish I could rec. |
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