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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:13 AM Original message |
Poll question: Should The "White House Crashers" Be Prosecuted? |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:44 AM Response to Original message |
1. TOO SILLY! |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:55 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. A Lot Of People Are Saying Yes |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Not just ANY party.. a White House party given by a president |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:00 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. I Don't Think A Teabagger Has The Grace Or Intelligence To Pull Something Like That Off |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:00 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. I Don't Think A Teabagger Has The Grace Or Intelligence To Pull Something Like That Off |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:36 AM Response to Reply #5 |
43. Don't kid yourself. I know it's comforting to believe they're all rubes |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
37. I didn't think they lied, just followed the crowd. |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:58 AM Response to Reply #37 |
56. No, they had to lie to get in |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:10 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Will see what the later reporting says. |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:35 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. I've read the article |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:53 AM Response to Reply #61 |
64. As I said, I'd like to wait for later reporting. |
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bailylib (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 11:32 AM Response to Reply #3 |
92. Forget the labels this was a crime |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 11:56 AM Response to Reply #92 |
96. But isn't security now better |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
14. Depending on how they got in... |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:27 PM Response to Reply #14 |
33. Were there "No Trespassing " signs posted? |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:33 PM Response to Reply #33 |
39. OK, you go take a stroll around the Rose Garden. |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:27 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. You have apparently never been to the WH |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:43 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. I never claimed there were any signs - or even that there should be. |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:16 AM Response to Reply #44 |
50. Yes there would have to be signs in order to make a charge stick. |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:35 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. So if I come upon a person's house and it DOESN'T have a "No Trespassing" sign, I can just walk in? |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #51 |
71. That denial of permission has to be known. |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 06:51 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. You must be living in a different country. You see, in America it's exactly the opposite. |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #74 |
84. I guess my law school profs didn't know their subject. |
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Supply Side Jesus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #50 |
81. A fenced in area is enough |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 06:14 PM Response to Reply #81 |
85. Fail |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:00 AM Response to Reply #41 |
57. You are an idiot |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #57 |
72. Brilliant comment |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
35. state dinner vs. party? i think it's beyond crashing a party. |
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mamaleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:46 AM Response to Reply #1 |
45. They didn't crash your brothers bar mitzvah. They crashed a WH function. |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
77. yes. it wasn't just any party in case you didn't know. |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
80. it's a hell of a lot more serious than 'crashing a party'. if reality stars can get in... |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
6. Someone in the secret service should be fired |
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jtrockville (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 11:02 AM Response to Reply #6 |
70. +1: Crashing a party is a faux pas. It's not criminal. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
7. This is a serious breach |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:13 PM Response to Reply #7 |
32. The Secret Service should answer for it. It is there duty to secure the areas near the president. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:48 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. I agree with you. |
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Tippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
8. Someone dropped the ball... |
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timtom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
9. No. |
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Octafish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
10. They should be thanked. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:44 AM Response to Reply #10 |
17. You said it Fish! Never forget! |
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meow2u3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:49 AM Response to Reply #10 |
21. That's the only silver lining in this proverbial cloud |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:50 AM Response to Reply #10 |
54. exactly |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:07 AM Response to Reply #10 |
58. Octafish,this strikes me as a threat to the President |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:17 AM Response to Reply #10 |
65. Yes, thanked, and then invite a poor person to the next one. |
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BanzaiBonnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
11. Not yes, but hell yes |
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ipaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
12. We let torturers and bank fraudsters at the top go free. |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
13. just charter a plane to gitmo and forget about 'em. NM |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
15. Michaele should be prosecuted |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
16. Clearly this was a bullshit stunt meant to promote some crappy non-reality show |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:00 AM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Yes.. |
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meow2u3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
18. Who knows if a corporate thug would be sprinkling anthrax all over their clothes and/or purses? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
19. What's the penalty for trespassing in DC? |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:58 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. The Whitehouse is public property. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:34 PM Response to Reply #23 |
34. That, and the party was funded with taxpayer dollars. |
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Supply Side Jesus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:11 PM Response to Reply #23 |
82. So is a prison |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
20. Was the Bravo network there too? |
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FarLeftFist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
22. There's got to be more to this story.... |
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dems_rightnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:32 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. How does one.... |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:56 AM Response to Reply #22 |
47. I agree. They're publicist also told CNN they had full clearance to be there. |
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Poiuyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
26. I think a dangerous precedent would be established if they are not prosecuted |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. They could have been Pakistani agents after the Indian PM and |
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shadesofgray (350 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:23 AM Response to Reply #26 |
40. +!. The SS did NOT do their job. It scares me to think how many other times they haven't done it. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
28. No, of course not. |
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951-Riverside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
29. but they won't be because its a publicity stunt for a TV show |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
30. No. I'd like to say "non-issue" but didn't have that chance. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. Punished |
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Brooklyns_Finest (747 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
38. Yes |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
42. No. A silly prank blown way out of proportion. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
46. Yep. They broke the law. |
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harkadog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #46 |
73. What law? |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
48. No. This seems to be a large misunderstanding |
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mamaleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:37 AM Response to Reply #48 |
53. Misunderstanding? Like they thought they should be invited so they went anyway? |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:29 AM Response to Reply #53 |
66. No as in they though they WERE invited not that they merely should be |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
49. I take the security of ANY president seriously |
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dems_rightnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:35 AM Response to Reply #49 |
67. I'd prefer... |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 12:05 PM Response to Reply #49 |
97. the irony, though is, |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
52. I only wish it'd been Borat |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:58 AM Response to Original message |
55. I will answer your question with another question |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:13 AM Response to Original message |
60. White House crashers named in 16 civil suits |
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tuvor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
62. Why would someone unrec a poll? |
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populistdriven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:50 AM Response to Original message |
63. they are owed a debt of gratitude |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:40 AM Response to Reply #63 |
68. I agree, they exposed a security flaw.. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
69. Should the White House crashers be forced to eat at Olive Garden |
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Sheltiemama (892 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
75. If it will keep them from getting on a reality show, yes. |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 09:10 PM Response to Reply #75 |
89. My thoughts exactly. |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
76. yes they should. |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
78. Naw, leave'em alone they're just happy, smiley, star struck kids with a great dental plan, now... |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
79. Yes |
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hijinx87 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
83. for God's sake, folks |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #83 |
86. And unauthorized access to the president of India. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #83 |
95. As long as there is a statute that provides for this |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
87. When Dick Turk was the King of this sort of think, it was pretty damned funny. |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
88. It was a Democratic function |
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bailylib (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 11:39 AM Response to Reply #88 |
93. Not a party issue |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #93 |
100. well--I agree we need great security for ANY President |
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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
90. At this point I have to say no... |
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Nye Bevan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
91. They did us all a huge favor |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #91 |
98. exactly |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
94. Only if the law provides for it |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-29-09 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
99. they should, but i don't think they will |
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