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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:47 PM Original message |
I feel nothing but sympathy for the victims of this Rapture con-man. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. This is a compassionate post. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Thanks |
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lame54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. Obama is less than he represented himself as... |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
45. He was depending on more support from the other side of the aisle. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
3. I do too--and I also recognize that vulnerable people make easy targets |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
55. I had a good friend of mine in high school whose dad was involved in a massive ponzi scheme |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. Absolutely! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. Agreed |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
8. Good point. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. I don't waste sympathy on complete fools. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:37 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Ugh, your utter lack of empathy is noted. |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. And a true fool doesn't realize it. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:12 PM Response to Reply #28 |
52. Are you suggesting that I am the true fool here, for calling this what it is? |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:18 AM Response to Reply #52 |
57. I'm an Atheist, but I can also walk in other people's shoes. |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 01:34 AM Response to Reply #52 |
62. Yes. If you think this phenomenon boils down to stupidity or irrationality, you're missing the boat. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:54 AM Response to Reply #62 |
75. This particular point does boil down to gullibility and irrationality. |
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edhopper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
48. No |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
50. You caught me. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:25 AM Response to Reply #50 |
58. Many in our culture have a hard time admitting their own non-rationality... |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:35 AM Response to Reply #58 |
68. Give me an example of a carefully-reasoned argument that is ultimately |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:41 AM Response to Reply #68 |
70. Kant's ethical philosophy. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:50 AM Response to Reply #70 |
74. That's awfully vague. |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:44 PM Response to Reply #9 |
23. +1 |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
33. Also, Obama head-faked us by speaking out publicly against |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:34 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. "Maybe because I wanted so badly to be duped." Yup. I was one of those that WANTED TO BELIEVE. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
10. We all have our strengths, weaknesses and blind spots. thanks for pointing it out. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:39 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. Thanks, Bobbie! |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
11. I never thought Obama was a miracle worker.... |
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Zen Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
12. I don't think he's fixed everything, but I do think he's changing everything. |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
13. I feel sorry for their families |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. I wonder how many of these people are seniors with no families. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:58 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. I've had the same thoughts. Lonely people would be ripe targets for creeps like Camping--as well |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
14. I have been in politics for a long time. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:40 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. America had been through multiple traumas in the preceding years. |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. I don't. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
20. Thank you for speaking up for compassion. |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:09 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. Thank you for reposting your comment SW...I agree completely. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:22 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Thanks. I find the "they deserved it" attitudes disgusting. |
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Leftist Agitator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:53 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. If they treated autists the way they treat homosexuals, you'd be singing a different tune. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:08 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. No, I wouldn't. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. Thanks, DR. Nothing is gained by adding to the sum total of hate & misery in this world. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:55 PM Response to Reply #20 |
54. I wish I had something to add |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:30 AM Response to Reply #54 |
60. Thanks! |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
21. I would have more empathy if they had not unquestioninly bought into Mr. Camping's homophobic |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
22. Like I said earlier - it's proselytized thievery. |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
24. Or people gulled into bigotry and homophobia |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
25. They embraced a hate filled cult |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Homophobia comes from fear, fear of the quickening pace of social change. |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:04 PM Response to Reply #25 |
77. True. But they are so pitiable that I can't help but feel sorry for them |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
26. As long as they learn from it. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
31. I find your comparison between preachers and politicians to be thought-provoking |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:15 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. IMO for many people politics has become a psychological replacement for religion. |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
35. I can't say I really feel sympathy |
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Downtown Hound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
38. You believing Obama was going to be better than he is |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:52 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Psychologically it is the same. |
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Downtown Hound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. No, it's not. |
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steve2470 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
41. + 10000000000000000000000 nt |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Thanks! |
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JoeyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
46. K&R |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
47. I do and I don't equating their belief with voting for Obama does not make sense |
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greenbird (432 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
49. Agreed. |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
51. I agree. While it is hilarious patently on its face and great fodder for jokes, |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:46 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Yup. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:39 AM Response to Reply #51 |
69. Are you referring just to end-timers or ALL religious beliefs? |
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Tuvok Obama (380 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
56. I feel bad for some of them too, but I don't think the comparison is equal |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:30 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. His charismatic rhetoric deluded me into thinking he was an uber-Progressive. |
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Dystopian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:34 AM Response to Original message |
61. KandR |
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minavasht (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
63. Uh, intelligent |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 02:09 AM Response to Reply #63 |
64. It's been my experience that there are a lot of different forms of intelligence.. |
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minavasht (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 03:08 AM Response to Reply #64 |
66. I don't know enough about taxes and jobs |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 03:36 AM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Taxes on the wealthy are lower than they have been in well over fifty years.. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:46 AM Response to Reply #63 |
72. So people with a high IQ that do dumb things are not intelligent? |
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minavasht (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 11:57 AM Response to Reply #72 |
76. They do dumb things |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:11 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. So I guess all us nerds are morons, then. |
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minavasht (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #78 |
79. Did you cash out your 401K |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
65. I guess most people are looking for someone who can save them |
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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
71. First off, your premise is based on a false analogy... |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 10:48 AM Response to Reply #71 |
73. Nobody deserves to be defrauded and bamboozed, that's my point. |
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