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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:22 PM Original message |
Poll question: TIME's Person-of-the-Year should be... |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
1. I know he won it last year... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I do worry about TIME sometimes. They can get it right one minute then |
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Louisiana1976 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 05:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
57. Or even worse, Facebook. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
2. Unemployed Worker: Love the idea! |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Hi, rucky. |
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Peace Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:39 PM Response to Reply #2 |
18. While I was tempted by that one, given what Time magazine is-- |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:05 PM Response to Reply #18 |
32. Sweet Jesus - they're going to pick Sarah Palin, aren't they. |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
5. Well they already did everyone |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. LOL. After TIME named me Person of the Year, I expected a book deal |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:33 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. They probably understand that you're busy |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:34 PM Original message |
LOL. Or downloading videoclips of the balloon boy drama or Orly Taitz' |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
20. Don't forget: |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:45 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. -- -- |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. That just illustrates this joke, the "person of the year" |
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liberalpragmatist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 05:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
58. As a friend said, "Can I put that on my resume?" |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
6. Barack Obama? Really? |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:32 PM Original message |
Again, the cover nod can go to someone whose impact is yet to be |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:32 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Waiter, this person needs a stronger dose in the Kool Aid |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:34 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Kiss my ass. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:44 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. I think the Boy King made it twice. Time seems to like him. nt |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. Most two-term presidents make it twice. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:02 PM Response to Reply #19 |
64. Granted, Obama hasn't been in office long, but if he continues as he's begun, |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 01:22 AM Response to Reply #64 |
77. Yes I see what you are saying. How can anyone be more influencial than one that |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:46 PM Response to Reply #13 |
22. Nice language. |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:58 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. Oh and you're so awesome! |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #28 |
43. Well, since we are being so blunt. |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:45 PM Response to Reply #43 |
74. Too fucking bad. |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Well he did single-handly |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. LOL! |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. I'm suggesting that perhaps |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:00 PM Response to Reply #16 |
31. I don't think you understand this Person of the Year Award. |
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JonQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:11 PM Response to Reply #31 |
38. It may have started out that way |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 10:46 PM Response to Reply #38 |
75. I do agree they've gone PC. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. Ted or the Unemployed Worker |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:33 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Great post, sandnsea. "And it would make freepers' heads explode |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 03:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
51. Those were my top choices, too. |
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phasma ex machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
17. The Unemployed Worker nt |
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Michael_UK2 (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. It's got to be Palin (and I'm not trolling) |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Hi, Michael. Welcome to DU. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 03:35 PM Response to Reply #23 |
52. And anything to help her bid in 2012... |
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RedCappedBandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
24. Should or will? |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:55 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Good point. We're dealing with a mainstream media entity, so we're |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
25. TIME's Person-of-the-Year should be... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 01:59 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Well, we don't have to concur with their editors' pick. |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
33. sarah got 2 votes on d.u. ? woe is me. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. I'm thinking the votes were for her notoriety and not endorsements of her |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
35. Anyone wanna bet it will be Glenn Beck? |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:08 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Hi, Nikki. I don't think it can be ruled out. |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 06:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
59. If I was wagering, I'd put my money on Beck. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
36. It could be someone off the wall like Susan Boyle. I wouldn't count out something like that. nt |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:11 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. The Susan Boyle story works for me because it was an affirmation of |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 11:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
76. Yes, she's got a chance, a great story and an amazing voice. nt |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
40. Other: My mom. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:22 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. -- -- |
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WhaTHellsgoingonhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
42. Barack Obama |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
44. The unemployed worker |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
45. other: Lula... |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:45 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. An interesting choice. I hope TIME would be up for that. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
47. Teddy Kennedy. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. A case could be made indeed. |
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optimal-tomato (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
49. I'd say "Rupert Murdock". |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Murdoch masterminds the apparatus you describe. |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:22 AM Response to Reply #49 |
79. It's true: in a democracy the people decide. We live in a Murdochracy |
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chollybocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
53. Should win: Obama. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
54. Danny Duberstein. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 06:58 PM Response to Reply #54 |
63. And may the world never think it could do without either. |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
55. Sully and Sgt Munley both distinguished themselves this year. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 06:55 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. They have to be placed pretty high on the positive side of the ledger, |
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TicketyBoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
56. With that |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 06:56 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. Obama is a powerfully inspirational figure for people in other countries. |
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nsd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
60. I voted for Palin. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:03 PM Response to Reply #60 |
65. Yes -- my first choice would be for a world in which Palin did not |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
66. The Unemployed Worker should not be on that list. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:28 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. William Faulkner, in his acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize in Literature, |
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Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
67. David Letterman |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:17 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Letterman has had a high-interest year of a lot of personal dynamics |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
70. It would be disagreeable to see a "Reality TV" cover feature with Octomom, |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
71. I think it's safe to rule out Michael Vick and Mark Sanford. |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
72. Should probably be either Ben Bernanke or Glen Beck |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-26-09 07:43 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. A good features writer team could do a handsome job with either |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
78. I'm gonna say the Secretary of State. She's going about quietly doing her job well |
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