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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:51 AM Original message |
The Repubs are very angry at Obama this morning because... |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
1. Grinning. |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. I hope he looked pointedly at them when he said "Not as long as I'm President" |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:59 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. They were definitely put on the defensive. |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. tax increases FOR THE WEALTHY |
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MatthewStLouis (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:52 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Good point! |
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Omnibus (676 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:12 PM Response to Reply #15 |
71. It's a very good point. Every Democrat should repeat this for the next 19 months: |
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HillbillyBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:40 PM Response to Reply #71 |
79. We have seen a 75% reduction in income since 1998, 40% since |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
73. But notice that he didn't really use the term "tax increase" |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:58 AM Response to Original message |
3. I think its nice he politely invited them to their ass kicking. |
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AllTooEasy (540 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:16 PM Response to Reply #3 |
49. Yes! |
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Beartracks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
67. They thought they got tix to an Obama grovel-fest. n/t |
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DianaForRussFeingold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
5. Obama was brilliant! |
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deacon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
6. Now he has to stay out in front of them and use the bully pulpit. n/t |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
7. The Republicans thought they Obama cornered and he was |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
8. It was terrific |
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reformist2 (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:22 AM Response to Original message |
9. We need to continue to highlight the absurdity of GOPs opposition to tax increases. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:32 PM Response to Reply #9 |
75. "Absurdity" is a damn good word to use, too. nt |
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gordianot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. What I loved the most is when Obama made himself a target as a potential benefit for tax cut. |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:08 AM Response to Reply #10 |
29. kicks the money changers from the temple......I use that analogy all the time to Repukes. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 01:23 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. Be like Jesus......... |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:28 PM Response to Reply #38 |
69. Hahahaaa... yup, He took a bull-whip to the moneychangers. |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 04:40 AM Response to Reply #38 |
89. It's true. |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
47. Yep, Clinton did that back in, like, '02 when Dimson first hoisted the idea ... |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:10 PM Response to Reply #10 |
53. Bill Clinton did the same thing when he raised taxes. n/t |
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Cresent City Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:37 PM Response to Reply #10 |
78. Bill Clinton took a similar approach at the 2004 convention |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
12. I'd give anything to see a video of Ryan's face and body language during the speech. |
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young but wise (760 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:51 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Me too. |
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liberalla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:53 AM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Ooh, Me too! That would be delicious.... |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:39 AM Response to Reply #12 |
32. I would too, but I'm betting Ryan and his supporters are too stupid/dogmatic to understand. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
57. Me too! |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:24 PM Response to Reply #12 |
68. Ryan's face and body |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
13. K & R. n/t |
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CanonRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:53 AM Response to Original message |
16. Like they weren't angry at him before? |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:34 AM Response to Reply #16 |
25. um |
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CanonRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 11:25 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. OK, got me there |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 04:42 AM Response to Reply #16 |
90. Any names are old and stale, lol. |
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reformist2 (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
18. The GOP still thinks it's 1980, and their "solutions" haven't changed since then. |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
74. Yes... |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
19. i like it...ryan needs his ass kicked....fuck him |
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Moostache (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:18 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. No...Ryan needs to KEEP HAVING HIS ASS KICKED!!! |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:28 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Obama caved... Obama caved... Obama caved... Obama caved... Obama caved... |
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leeroysphitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:28 PM Response to Reply #22 |
60. Your a few repetitions short... n/t |
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sarge43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
21. The man is a master of political judo. n/t |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
23. They thought they had him trained. |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:21 PM Response to Reply #23 |
41. Trained. |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
24. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
26. Because it's part of the bad cop, good cop routine? Is this a quiz? |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
27. Because he surprised the hell out of them by standing up for Democratic principles and values. |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:34 PM Response to Reply #27 |
77. And more importantly... |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
28. As JoePhilly (Hey neighbor!) already said in this thread: "He invited them to their own ass-kicking" |
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Kber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:20 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. I had no idea Ryan was such a sensitive flower. |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:40 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. but....but.... |
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flamingdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. He's "Abs Rand" nt |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:16 PM Response to Reply #42 |
63. I liked the Daily Show's take on Rand... |
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MaeScott (295 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
31. K and R. nt |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
34. I love the smell of napalm in the morning... |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
35. I love it. Beautifully done. They didn't like what they saw in the mirror. |
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Duppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
37. PayBack for calling Obama a liar to his face!! |
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Blue Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
39. Please let this be the first of several smackdowns |
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flamingdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
40. Ryan is an ass clown who deserved a whupping from Pres O nt |
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Thunderstruck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
43. No wonder they were so damned pissed and came out for their response in sputtering outrage. |
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Jester Messiah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
44. Nice to finally see some fire from him. |
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99th_Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
45. I am finally starting to feel good about my support/vote for Obama, and loving it. ~nt |
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hifiguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
46. Now THAT is the guy I voted for. |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
48. Knocked them right off their dumb ass pins |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
50. I'm okay with that. Normally, I want respect & decorum. But, come on.... |
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AllTooEasy (540 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
51. Here's your ass, Mr. Ryan. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:21 PM Response to Reply #51 |
58. Here, let me help you with that... |
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AllTooEasy (540 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 03:04 PM Response to Reply #58 |
94. I love this cartoon. |
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SkyDaddy7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
52. Nice to see this made it to the Greatest Thread Page! nt. |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
54. That was a thing of BEAUTY. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:13 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Yup, the GOPers think its only them that play hardball.....well, it was Obamas TURN at Bat |
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shellgame26 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
56. Balls of steel |
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snot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
59. Didn't he do this to the Supremes, too? |
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ProgressiveEconomist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
61. Maybe now Ryan will get some serious media questioning or rebuttal. I'm AMAZED |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
62. He he he. In Seinfeld fashion - 'that's a shame' |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
64. Kentuck...It seems Obama's "Coming Back" It's a GOOD THING...Good to See...isn't it.. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
65. deleted for dupe post by OP |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
66. 85% of the debt is because of W, he pointed it out, and their media is surprised |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
70. Bwa....haw.....haw. |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
72. i'm glad he called them out |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
76. Before you people get to backslapping ... |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:41 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. Uh no. |
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Cresent City Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:51 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. I understand the sentiment |
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humbled_opinion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
81. It is good that Obama is actually calling them out |
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Jack Rabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
83. . . . he's black and he's a Democrat and he whipped thei asses in '08 |
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Eatacig (38 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
84. He's Back!! |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
85. Hardball goes 2 ways...it was Obamas turn at bat.... |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
86. Where can I see all of this? |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 06:54 AM Response to Reply #86 |
93. Here's link to transcript: |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-14-11 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
87. What I'm wondering.... did the ass kicking wake them up, as far as their values |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 04:38 AM Response to Original message |
88. No problem for the Republicans |
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secondwind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 06:27 AM Response to Original message |
91. I love this! He is becoming more like LBJ every day. go Pres. Obama! |
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ewagner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
92. basketball analogy |
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