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This thread will sink [View all] uppityperson Jan 2014 OP
It may sink, mine usuallly do but this is worth saying, thank you uppityperson...what a name :-) redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #1
Selective Outrage- snooper2 Jan 2014 #2
"because it is boring" NoOneMan Jan 2014 #3
I would say B is due to A. redqueen Jan 2014 #4
k&r NoOneMan Jan 2014 #9
Christie is unhealthy, morbidly obese. There is no question about it. closeupready Jan 2014 #5
Many see it as a lack of self discipline, a characteristic they would want in a leader. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #11
Did you mean, 'wouldn't want in a leader'? closeupready Jan 2014 #14
He, to many, lacks the characteristic of self-discipline and it is self-discipline that they want in arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #18
but going after Bill Clinton because of HIS lack of self control ProdigalJunkMail Jan 2014 #16
I agree, Bill Clinton did lack self-discipline but he got away with it because he could "hide" it. arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #20
It would have been more reprehensible... Blanks Jan 2014 #67
I think that's an awful oversimplification to say fat = no self control Bradical79 Jan 2014 #46
Oh I agree, I was only pointing out how some people feel. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #47
That is how some see it, not how I see it! nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #68
If Christie doesn't have self-control when it comes to his diet, Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #13
Show me proof of causation. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #37
Look at his waistline. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #38
Wow. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #40
It must be lonely up on that high horse. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #41
I don't think I've ever seen a thoughtful post from you so I'm not the one on my high horse. nt laundry_queen Jan 2014 #42
Likewise. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #43
LOL, I don't doubt it laundry_queen Jan 2014 #45
What president do you like, did you like? Or other politician. Thanks. uppityperson Jan 2014 #52
I'm not quite sure what this has to do with anything. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #53
JFK had no self control as far as having sex with random women. uppityperson Jan 2014 #54
Having sex with random women has nothing to do with self-control. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #55
You are JFK? Wow, I thought he'd been shot. And your comments on Christie are very false. uppityperson Jan 2014 #56
Good for him. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #57
Of course he is a jerk. nt uppityperson Jan 2014 #58
Because someone overeats they would be more likely to nuke someone? Major Nikon Jan 2014 #39
Yea, funny how it's only fat people's supposed lack of self control that gets transferred to the laundry_queen Jan 2014 #44
What I was trying to point out is that some people actually use that criteria to make their arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #50
Yes. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #60
Another donut or nuke NK... Major Nikon Jan 2014 #61
Since he HAS lost a lot of weight, you might rethink that. uppityperson Jan 2014 #63
Nope. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #64
Presented with facts that disprove what you said and your response is "nope"? Oh. Well, thanks for uppityperson Jan 2014 #66
Well, if you "hate" someone for their views, it's much easier--not necessarily better, but easier-- MADem Jan 2014 #6
For those not ruled by the most salient, I agree with you! nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #24
This thread will sink? randome Jan 2014 #7
They don't pick on Christie BECAUSE he's fat. Martin Eden Jan 2014 #8
Exactly! Some people have issues with the president on the NSA, Drones, "77 dimension chess" and hughee99 Jan 2014 #12
"Are all of his (Obama's) personal attributes ridiculed here?" Martin Eden Jan 2014 #34
You made the argument that if someone is unlikable, all attributes are "on the table". hughee99 Jan 2014 #36
No, you are mistaken in your interpretation of my posts. Martin Eden Jan 2014 #48
Ah, okay. I clearly misunderstood. hughee99 Jan 2014 #49
Lazy minds usually attach to the most salient feature of another, it requires the least amount arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #10
Rather like referring to people as ... GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #30
I guess, if the shoe fits…they can wear it. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #31
It enhances the Two Minute Hate. Maedhros Jan 2014 #15
It's easier to justify saying something crass when you dislike the person in question. herding cats Jan 2014 #17
It is not at all unusual for various species of animals to ostracize unusual specimens jberryhill Jan 2014 #19
Yeah, well, various species of animals eat their young and their poop too. nolabear Jan 2014 #21
"Rising above isn't a bad idea" jberryhill Jan 2014 #25
Human nature; a reminder of how imperfect we all are (for lack of a better term).... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2014 #22
Physical trait? You refer to the anal sphincter three times. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2014 #23
I noticed that too. Someone complaining, rightfully so, that people are calling other people names. A Simple Game Jan 2014 #33
i will give this a kick. picking on appearance is bullying behavior Liberal_in_LA Jan 2014 #26
It's not boring. Sissyk Jan 2014 #27
Distractions Lower Our IQs from Sciemtifc American: freshwest Jan 2014 #28
Indeed ... GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #32
i was called "skinny" during my grade school days madrchsod Jan 2014 #29
Christie is a grandstanding oaf secondvariety Jan 2014 #35
Anti-sink reply... Jamastiene Jan 2014 #51
... cyberswede Jan 2014 #59
"I am sure this will sink as it is boring." NealK Jan 2014 #62
you want I should kick your boring, sinking ass, uppityperson? Skittles Jan 2014 #65
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #69
your disgusting! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #70
she luvs me uppityperson Jan 2014 #71
Yeah she not a fan of me either. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #72
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #73
She keeps kicking your thread, though! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #74
Wish she'd quit spamming her selfies though. uppityperson Jan 2014 #75
Yeah. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #76
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #78
would you stop! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #79
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