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Tue Feb-26-08 03:42 PM
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What is the best way to respond to Republicans who deliberately call Obama 'Osama'? |
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Rush Limbaugh the Hutt routinely calls Obama 'Osama'. Many lesser right wing radio hosts have been doing the same, as have right wingers I have encountered- It is so bloody childish. I'm usually left speechless by people who call Obama 'osama'. What's the best rebuttal to give a right winger for such infantile behavior?
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:43 PM
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:44 PM
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2. Call George Bush "John McCain"--repeatedly ... nt |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:44 PM
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3. Hit tem square between the eyes with a length of 2x4. That should get their attention. |
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Just one knuckle-dragger to another.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:46 PM
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12. I was thinking that too, I'd get arrested for A&B for what I'm thinking..n/t |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:45 PM
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4. That's nothing to be proud of |
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That's the exact behavior Michelle was talking about when she said she wasn't proud of the politics of this country.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:45 PM
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5. Well since I don't listen to "right wing radio hosts", I could care |
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less what they say. But thanks for the "concern".
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:48 PM
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15. It's "I COULDN'T care less" |
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and I have had repuke colleagues at work say this "Osama Obama" crap to me. Of course, they only say it ONCE because I embarrass the hell out of them - LOUDLY. It goes like this: "If you don't know the difference between an American senator and the guy who murdered 3000 people while your beloved bush sat on his ass reading a kiddie book, you truly do have your head up your ass. Hey, by the way, where IS Osama?" That shuts them the f*** up.
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Tue Feb-26-08 05:05 PM
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45. That will work - I like it! Thanks - |
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They can't tell the difference between a US Senator and Osama, who killed 3000 people while Bush sat reading a kiddie book!! Love it!!
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Tue Feb-26-08 05:10 PM
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46. "By the way, where IS Osama?!" is really good. |
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I've used that before, when morans start chattering about how they believe it's a good thing to "go after the people who attacked America."
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Tue Feb-26-08 07:39 PM
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you effing rock!!!!!
:yourock: :thumbsup:
If they don't shut up I KNOW you can kick their ass!!!!
Great post.
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Tue Feb-26-08 07:46 PM
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I have heard it all - what's funny is they always keep trying - I think it's a dittohead thing - but I shoot 'em down EVERY TIME - with the FACTS. I swear it is my fate in life to torment conservatives. :D
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Tue Feb-26-08 07:47 PM
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59. All my family is in Texas |
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all Dems, Plano/Allen area...THANK YOU on their behalf.
You are one of my DU treasures!
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Tue Feb-26-08 08:24 PM
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61. "Hey, by the way, where IS Osama? |
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That shuts them the f*** up."
:rofl:
Nice one ;)
I don't have to deal with this "Obama/Osama" crap where I live and work, but if you don't mind, I think I'll share this kickass retort with some friends who aren't so lucky :P
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Tue Feb-26-08 09:17 PM
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63. Oh HAVE AT IT - now check THIS out |
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the meme here on Texas rightwing wackjob radio is "Barrack Hussein Obama vs John Wayne McCain" - this was repeated to me today by a dittohead - so I asked him, WHAT IS McCAIN'S MIDDLE NAME? His answer - "ER, uh, WAYNE?". NO YOU STUPID FUCK I said, IT IS SIDNEY!!! NOW PLEASE TRY TO PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS!!!!!
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Wed Feb-27-08 08:40 AM
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72. On behalf of my friends and family stranded in 'conservative' southern cali |
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I thank you...
"NO YOU STUPID FUCK... IT IS SIDNEY!!!"
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
My sig... it may well be changing soon :P
Seriously, it's either laugh or commit grievous bodily harm with this brand of idiot. I see you've perfected humor as a weapon of self (sanity) defense. ;)
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Wed Feb-27-08 12:43 PM
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82. unfortunately that's the ONLY kind of news/talk on the radio here |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:45 PM
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6. Ask them if they have a speech impediment |
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Then slowly say, "Oh --- BAM --- ah" and nod your head encouragingly and smile.
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Tue Feb-26-08 05:10 PM
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47. Awesome! We could even suggest speech therapy. |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:46 PM
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9. Step away from the wingnuts |
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Really, there is nothing to be gained from engaging with them. They are doing this to get your goat. If you step away and ignore them they will go away. Or even if they don't, they will just whip themselves up into a frenzy and melt.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:46 PM
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10. I'd ask if they believe hatred is an American value. |
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They fall pretty hard for nationalism. lol
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:46 PM
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I have found that "Blow me" works rather well when responding to a right wing male.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:49 PM
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16. By the time this campaign is over.. |
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Obama will be the original perpetrator of 9/11. They can't stoop low enough.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:47 PM
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13. "Yeah... funny thing about Osama. You Still Haven't Caught Him..." |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:55 PM
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"Oh, do you mean the guy Bush never caught? No? The guy running for President is O-Bah-Ma. Repeat after me: O-Bah-Ma. I knew you could!"
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:47 PM
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14. ask them if they're calling |
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him osama because hillary told them to. you know the rw always does what the clintons say. :rofl:
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:50 PM
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17. I would just correct them ... over and over and over again |
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:53 PM
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18. If his name is John, call him Jahn (jane). If it's Bob, call him Boob. When they try to correct you, |
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just say you thought they were playing a game of calling everybody by an incorrect name.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:54 PM
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19. I've been using this comeback |
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Are you referring to our future president Barack OBAMA?
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:55 PM
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21. Ask them why they hate America. |
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Tell them if they don't like this country and our next president, they should leave.
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:58 PM
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22. Name "calling" is just the beginning of the Republican.... |
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...attempt to undermine Obama if he indeed becomes the Democratic nominee. A couple of relatively polite quotes come to mind that might be useful.
1. Adlai E. Stevenson put this sort of tactic in the proper framework when he said "He who slings mud generally loses ground."
2. Plato spoke more forcefully when he said, "Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something."
Actually, It's my view that Plato's thinking may be more effective with the Rs.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:11 PM
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33. Another Stevenson quote that I like... |
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"I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them."
Welcome to DU!
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Tue Feb-26-08 03:59 PM
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:00 PM
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24. I roll my eyes, raise my eyebrows, tilt my head and look at them with derision |
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slightly/slowly shaking my head as to say, "wow, aren't you the enlightened one".
Sighing is good too.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:00 PM
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25. get ready to be doing this alot-RW will be merciless w/this use |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:00 PM
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26. Kick him in the nuts. |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:01 PM
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27. "Pardon me, Sir. Your |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:04 PM
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28. Though it may be tempting |
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slapping probably won't work.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:04 PM
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29. I think you have to ignore it. |
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We call various Righties all kinds of names too and I guess they have the right to call us what they want even though our political nick names are more clever and thought out than theres are. It's just that we are so damn much more intelligent than they are. Remember chimps throw shit, it doesn't mean you have to throw it back.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:05 PM
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30. look at them and say, "you are a perfect example of why there should be an |
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intelligence test given and passed before one is allowed to exercise the franchise"
and walk away as they are scratching their balls, or whatever.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:09 PM
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31. Praise them for their boundless wit and originality. |
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or call John McCain a doodoohead
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:10 PM
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32. Warm smile, laugh. It's just childish ignorance. |
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Don't be afraid of it. I think such people will be swept away by the surge.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:16 PM
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34. Maybe they make an honest mistake like Ted Kennedy did. |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:54 PM
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40. Honest mistake and republican don't really go together. |
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Besides, my dipsh1t coworker refers to him as 'Osama-Obama-Mama'. Of course he also refers to Joe as 'brain dead Biden', and Ted as 'swim instructor Kennedy". I just personally think he has contracted *'s nickname disease.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:32 PM
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35. A left jab, followed by an uppercut? nt |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:34 PM
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36. You should mention McCain's role as one of the Keating 5... |
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and how he helped the funding of terrorism through traitorous S&L deals. See Octafish's S&L thread and look for the post mentioning BCCI.
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:44 PM
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37. Laughter is a good response, imho. |
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:49 PM
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38. I always refer to John McCain as the Manchurian candidate. |
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Tue Feb-26-08 05:45 PM
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48. In our office we refer to him as |
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Bob Dole 2 -- pisses off the repukes :evilgrin:
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Tue Feb-26-08 04:49 PM
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39. Remember Eddy Murphy in 48 Hours |
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The scene in the bar when the bartender asked him if he wanted a Black Russian?
Overreact as if it is the funniest, most kneeslapping joke you've ever heard, then stop cold and use a short straight line like "He's going to make a hell of President, isn't he?" and walk away.
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Fan-fucking-tastic response!
You da MAN!
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--p!
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Wed Feb-27-08 12:42 PM
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81. I like this strategy kristopher |
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People should read your post. It's kind of like leading the RWers down a flight of steps where there is no bottom step.
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Maybe we could start a revolution where people who are ignorant and uneducated (often by CHOICE) feel ridiculous or embarrassed as opposed to being proud of their ignorance.
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Tue Feb-26-08 05:02 PM
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43. respond with mclame. nt |
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Then, if they continued the charade, politely tell them that the Illinois Senator/Presidential Candidate they speak of is named OBAMA. Maybe even give them a little of the "Come on, say it with me... say it again" bit.
All with a smile and maybe even a giggle that says "I'm smarter than you, you piece of shit".
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50. Dude, you be messing up you' BS so bad, you stink dude! |
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Tue Feb-26-08 06:04 PM
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51. there's nothing to say |
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to such *people*. childish insults is all they have left after almost 30 years of failed policy. The people that choose to keep drinking from those toilets obviously have a taste for shit....
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Tue Feb-26-08 06:17 PM
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52. I second "laugh at them", and add... |
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Tell them it's all true and, in addtion, Obama: -Let the Dogs Out -Sank my Battleship -Shot J.R. -Refuses to leave Britney alone AND, worst of ALL his outrages: He put the "bomp" in the bomp-a-bomp-a-bomp, as well as the "ram" in the rama-lama-ding-dong!
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Tue Feb-26-08 06:49 PM
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53. Make fun of their name in front of a woman or a man they like. |
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and then point at them and laugh.
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Tue Feb-26-08 07:01 PM
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54. Point to their crotch and laugh |
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55. "I know you are, but what am I?" |
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Tue Feb-26-08 07:07 PM
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56. The first time I ever heard someone say Osama Obama was |
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when Ted Kennedy blurted it out. I guess it's ok for him to say it but not anyone else.
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Tue Feb-26-08 08:13 PM
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60. Politely dismiss them as immature - grownups don't intentionally |
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misstate someone's name - repeatedly. Most people spot that at around 13.
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Tue Feb-26-08 08:33 PM
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62. Put them on "ignore". |
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Tue Feb-26-08 11:20 PM
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64. the first time call them pigs after that just republicans n/t |
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Wed Feb-27-08 12:48 AM
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69. I didn't know there was a difference. I doubt they do either. |
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83. they may get that feeling that a republican is worst than a pig |
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Tue Feb-26-08 11:22 PM
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65. Call them 'ASSHOLE'..... |
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67. I generally laugh and say "Is that the best you got?" |
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68. Tell them they should swallow before they speak and they'll be able to pronounce |
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71. a punch in the mouth. |
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Wed Feb-27-08 10:27 AM
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73. Please, go back and finish 3rd grade. |
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Wed Feb-27-08 11:31 AM
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74. Treat them exactly as you would a 5-year-old who said a silly thing. |
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A knowing smile and a little headshake. Plus anything else you would do if you were with a small child (which you are).
By the way, why are you talking or listening to these people in the first place? Do you expect something better or different from right-wing hannity-addled wackos? Why?
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Wed Feb-27-08 11:33 AM
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75. Don't say a word. Just fart and look around. |
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Wed Feb-27-08 11:33 AM
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76. Ask them who dresses them in the morning, or how they manage to eat & breathe. . . n/t |
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Wed Feb-27-08 11:34 AM
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77. Avoid and ignore them n/t |
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Wed Feb-27-08 11:37 AM
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79. Just call Bush "Adolf" |
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"Bush = Hitler" is a lot closer to the truth than "Obama = Osama."
I was gonna say to call Bush "Marinus van der Lubbe," the guy who burned the Reichstag, but freepers wouldn't know who that was.
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Wed Feb-27-08 12:39 PM
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80. Barack Obama can defuse the namecalling by appealing to the battle against terrorists |
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He ought to start an "Obama vs. Osama" campaign, effectively making the conservos look like the bigoted idiots they are.
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