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jpgray
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:07 PM Original message |
I'm starting to think many progressives who claim to support human rights, don't. Not really. |
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LostinVA
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
1. K&R -- very nice post -- thanks |
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Sarah Ibarruri
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
2. I think what happened was that right wingers took over everything in the U.S. around 1980.... |
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readmoreoften
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
3. Very thoughtful post, thanks. |
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Sebastian Doyle
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
4. Being "uncomfortable" and being for equal rights shouldn't have anything to do with each other. |
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Fumesucker
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Sat Dec-20-08 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
5. You get exactly the same reaction when you talk about ending the drug war.. |
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Oak2004
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:51 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. It's as if people have forgotten how change comes about |
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NJmaverick
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Sat Dec-20-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yes you are missing the point (to answer your question) |
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Toasterlad
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. You In No Way, Shape, Or Form Answered the OP's Question. |
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NJmaverick
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Sun Dec-21-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. The questions- Does that sound about right? Or am I missing the point? |
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Toasterlad
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Sun Dec-21-08 10:42 PM Response to Reply #15 |
30. No, In Point of Fact, You Did Not. |
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Fumesucker
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:42 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. The best way to unite the country is to thoroughly dis your strongest supporters |
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NJmaverick
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Sun Dec-21-08 09:18 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. You don't speak for his "strongest supporters" as I am one of them |
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muriel_volestrangler
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Sun Dec-21-08 10:06 AM Response to Reply #6 |
18. SO what you're saying is that gay rights can be pushed aside for political reasons? |
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NJmaverick
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Hearing what you want to hear, instead of what is said |
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muriel_volestrangler
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Sun Dec-21-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. I used your words |
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sundog
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Sat Dec-20-08 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
7. yeap |
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anonymous171
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
8. I support destroying the Republican party by whatever means necessary |
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terrya
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
9. I agree 100%. Superb post. Thank you |
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enigmatic
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Sat Dec-20-08 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. You're my favorite poster here, man |
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Deja Q
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Sun Dec-21-08 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
16. The next time I donate, I'll get a receipt, scan it, and post it here. Will people then be happy? |
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Deja Q
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Sun Dec-21-08 09:27 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. (post it on DU, that is, not this exact thread per se...) |
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Zuiderelle
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Why would anyone care what Elton John thinks about gay marriage? |
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mondo joe
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Do you think the liklihood that no one would ever marry you has jaundiced your perspective |
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Zuiderelle
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
20. Recommended! Great post. |
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JustAnotherGen
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
22. This is an excellent post |
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SammyWinstonJack
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
23. K&R! |
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mondo joe
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Sun Dec-21-08 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
25. For many - maybe most - active DUers, civil rights is now considered a bonus rather than a core |
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PurityOfEssence
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Sun Dec-21-08 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
27. Religion is the enemy of the mind |
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DeSwiss
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Sun Dec-21-08 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. Excellent points!!! |
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Greyhound
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Sun Dec-21-08 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
29. ERA? I agree with your subject, but doubt your assurance that |
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Mari333
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Sun Dec-21-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
31. they already have their civil rights, why worry about someone elses? |
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EstimatedProphet
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Mon Dec-22-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
32. Unless all of us are equal, none of us are equal. |
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