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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:18 PM Original message |
Merkel warns Obama not to use landmark for 'electioneering' |
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Aviation Pro
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
1. She's right.... |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Yup. |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:27 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Another yup. |
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Bullet1987
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:28 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. No she's not right...she's doing the Bush administrations bidding |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #13 |
31. It's her country. She can do what she wants. |
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Bullet1987
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #31 |
36. It's not her decision tho |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:41 PM Response to Reply #36 |
45. Well it sure as heck is not Obama's. |
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JoFerret
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #13 |
52. Proof is in the pudding. No more GOP |
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
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Bullet1987
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
2. Was it a problem when JFK did it? |
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BridgeTheGap
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. JFK wasn't campaigning. n.t |
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BridgeTheGap
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
3. I guess if he does it, he can write off the German vote! n.t |
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Radio_Lady
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. LOL. |
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blogslut
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
5. meh and bleh |
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AllentownJake
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
6. Merkel |
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LeftyMom
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:27 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Maybe that's her worry. Here we thought she disliked GWB, but maybe she's just playing hard to get. |
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sufrommich
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
8. How does an American presidential candidate |
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Enrique
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
10. the media will blow this into a huge scandal |
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sufrommich
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. It looks like that are laying the groundwork |
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Fovea
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
15. So it is ok for Bushshit to go to old Urup |
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leftynyc
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. How about the chimps speech |
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bunnies
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
16. So when McCain goes abroad its "Presidential" |
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sufrommich
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:53 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Exactly,unfortunately "the media" never get called on |
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bunnies
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. The double standard is SO obvious... |
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depakid
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. This isn't just any place abroad |
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bunnies
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. If they dont want him there, they can not allow it. |
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depakid
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. It's a presumptuous request and it puts the Chacellor in an awkward position |
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bunnies
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #27 |
43. The mayor of Berlin wants him to speak there. |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Here Here, I didn't realize so many here were sensitive to Merkel's "concerns" |
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depakid
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Thu Jul-10-08 12:27 AM Response to Reply #43 |
62. Only a sychophant |
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dbmk
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #27 |
68. Afaik it was not a request from Obama - but from the mayor of Berlin |
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sufrommich
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. You could be right, I really don't know anything about the gate, |
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Ichingcarpenter
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
28. "smacks of arrogance"--- Now where have I heard that sound bite before? |
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depakid
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Well, if the campaign doesn't want to hand ammunition to the Republicans |
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Ichingcarpenter
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. John McCain was invited too...... so that puts that crap reasoning down the toilet |
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depakid
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #35 |
42. Neither one of them should campaign at the gate |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #20 |
33. Sounds so "American". |
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HiFructosePronSyrup
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. Yeah, he's so uppity. |
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anonymous171
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
18. Bush must have threatened to give her a backrub, again. nt |
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vaberella
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
22. WTH?! He was invited to speak. Why pass it up... |
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leftynyc
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. I hadn't read he was invited |
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Ichingcarpenter
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. He was invited and the mayor & Foreign Minister says he'll invite McCain too |
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thewiseguy
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. The foreign minister and the mayor are from the SPD party Merkel is from CDU |
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Ichingcarpenter
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I know German Politics Merkel has to share power with the SPD |
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thewiseguy
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. And the decision in regards to Obama's speech is with the government of Berlin |
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LisaM
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
24. I agree with her on this |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #24 |
49. Maybe Obama shouldn't be allowed to go overseas and say anything then? |
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LisaM
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. No, it's not what I'm suggesting, but thanks for making that leap. |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. But your arguments support is "I know people in Germany who vote here, btw" |
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LisaM
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Wed Jul-09-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. I don't care if he goes there, and I don't care if he initiates relationships |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers
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Wed Jul-09-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Well I just read this... |
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woolldog
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:27 AM Response to Reply #55 |
79. We now know why Merkel is having second thoughts about this: |
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NashVegas
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
26. Shit. He's Gonna Bypass DC and Go Straight to the UN Sec. General's Office |
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LowerManhattanite
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
39. Perhaps he should violate her personal space... |
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HiFructosePronSyrup
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
40. Did Bush ask her to say that? |
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NattPang
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
46. Some posters crack me up. |
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TexasObserver
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
48. Her displeasure is noted, and dismissed. |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:01 PM Response to Reply #48 |
56. Dismissed? |
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TexasObserver
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Yes, dismissed. |
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emilyg
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Wed Jul-09-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. I'm glad I can provide some amusement for you. |
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TexasObserver
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Thu Jul-10-08 06:31 AM Response to Reply #60 |
66. not much longer |
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emilyg
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Thu Jul-10-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #66 |
74. Pissy is a lot better than arrogant. |
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LowerManhattanite
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Thu Jul-10-08 09:10 AM Response to Reply #58 |
73. It is a fucking act, too. And badly. Like a shitty 80's Lifetime courtroom drama. |
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emilyg
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:12 AM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Go wash your mouth out with soap. |
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dbmk
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:52 AM Response to Reply #56 |
69. Chalk one up for ther arrogant Danes too, then |
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JoFerret
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
50. Thank you Merkel |
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npincus
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #50 |
57. I think Obama needs to be careful... |
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JoFerret
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Such vanity and presumption |
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dbmk
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:53 AM Response to Reply #59 |
70. Vanity and presumption... |
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thewiseguy
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Thu Jul-10-08 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
61. I dont think Obama should care much about what Merkel says |
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depakid
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Thu Jul-10-08 12:30 AM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Typical American response |
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dbmk
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:56 AM Response to Reply #63 |
72. And typical Danish too apparently. |
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crimsonblue
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Thu Jul-10-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
64. who gives a shit? |
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MissHoneychurch
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Thu Jul-10-08 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
65. It doesn't matter what she wants |
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onetwo
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:36 AM Response to Reply #65 |
80. That's the perfect solution... I hope he does just that. |
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ElsewheresDaughter
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
67. Merkel needs to rethink the alternative...... |
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demokatgurrl
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
71. We all just read a column about how smart he is |
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SwampG8r
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Thu Jul-10-08 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
75. more "concerns"? |
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emilyg
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Thu Jul-10-08 08:18 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. At my age it's hard to get with anything. LOL |
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barack the house
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
78. I think he should just talk to her first by phone he can charm anyone with enough effort. |
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Levgreee
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:44 AM Response to Original message |
81. I think the reason some people share right-wing concerns is they hang out at forums with r-wingers |
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depakid
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Fri Jul-11-08 02:50 AM Response to Reply #81 |
82. Some people have an international world view |
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