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ckramer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:26 PM Original message |
Americans frustrated by influence wielded by Iowa, New Hampshire |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yep--frustrating is the word. Should be regional and take turns. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. Why should they all take turns? |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Here's my answer. National Primary Day (preferably on a weekend) |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:44 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. First off I suggest you look at all the facts |
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joeglow3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #36 |
141. That and... |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #141 |
148. Good point. Few minorities -- that will tend to skew things quite a bit. |
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Popol Vuh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:40 AM Response to Reply #36 |
175. All the facts? |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:12 PM Response to Reply #34 |
140. I guess if you'll brave the snow, you're a serious candidate? |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 02:34 AM Response to Reply #26 |
83. It should not always be the same states. |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. If it is close at all, they will stay in until March madness |
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Siyahamba (890 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:24 PM Response to Reply #2 |
44. February Madness, now |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:14 PM Response to Reply #44 |
149. Oh they will wait until Ohio votes |
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Purveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
3. It is a 'piss-poor' way to choose the nominees, indeed! eom |
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maxanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. one thing |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. Always The Same Excuse |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:46 PM Response to Reply #27 |
37. Try looking at reality |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:30 PM Response to Reply #37 |
47. I Didn't Vote On This |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:51 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. I dont know where you get the idea |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:31 PM Response to Reply #53 |
72. It's Called Collective Punishment |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:47 AM Response to Reply #72 |
101. What are you talking about? |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #101 |
127. Collective Punishment |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #127 |
133. Oh Please |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:38 PM Response to Reply #133 |
150. Not At All |
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joeglow3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #150 |
159. I would just drop it |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #27 |
61. There are groups with way too much say in who the nominees |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
28. Thats the exact issue |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:45 AM Response to Reply #28 |
85. Oh please. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:49 AM Response to Reply #85 |
102. EXCEPT SOMEONE IS ALWAYS FIRST |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #102 |
130. Why so? |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #130 |
135. What do you mean |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:00 AM Response to Reply #4 |
115. And as it stands now |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #4 |
169. That's an argument in favor of campaign finance reform, not keeping the current junk in place. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'm actually thankful that Iowa's first since their caucus system isn't "Dieboldable"! |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
6. I can't speak for NH, but this Iowan sez: |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. And this Washingtonian says we're sick of this attitude. |
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StClone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. I am sure if Washington were first you'd get manured. |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:05 PM Response to Reply #17 |
40. Washington doesn't have to be first. I'm just sick of Iowa and NH deciding before anyone else. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. What attitude? |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
65. And this Arizonan agrees with the holier than thou shit from Iowa |
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DU9598 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:38 PM Response to Reply #65 |
73. Complaining does nothing |
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iburl (18 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:23 AM Response to Reply #73 |
80. Hard Work and Infrasctructure? |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:50 AM Response to Reply #65 |
91. This "born an Iowan" says don't be too sweeping with your categorization of the people of Iowa |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:11 AM Response to Reply #65 |
95. Have you ever been to Iowa? |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #95 |
124. Yes, I have been to Iowa many times - I grew up in Illinois |
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DU9598 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #95 |
139. Check out the website |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:50 AM Response to Reply #65 |
103. I challenge you |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #103 |
125. There are none. But that is not the point |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #125 |
136. Are you serious? |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #136 |
153. I didn't switch it - you are not comprehending. |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #65 |
145. This NY transplant to AZ agrees |
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StClone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Can't say anything bad about the South |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:02 PM Response to Reply #6 |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. Who won your primary? |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #30 |
51. My State Didn't Really Have A Say |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:54 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. BULL |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:29 PM Response to Reply #56 |
70. Not Exactly |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:52 AM Response to Reply #70 |
104. except if you are a registered Dem |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #104 |
128. No, I Didn't |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:49 PM Response to Reply #128 |
137. Yes you did |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:52 PM Response to Reply #137 |
151. Point of Order |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:48 PM Response to Reply #151 |
171. It's not equitable, is the point. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #24 |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:19 AM Response to Reply #6 |
156. I suppose this Californian would simply say something about shit, but leave off the |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #156 |
157. LOL LOL |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 10:20 AM Response to Reply #156 |
162. Uh, what orifice did you pull those stats out of? |
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theEmpireNeverEnded (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:26 AM Response to Reply #156 |
164. What's really unfair to California |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #6 |
170. Keep up that attitude and people will elect somebody else instead of what Iowans chose. n/t |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. Then tough shit for Iowa. |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #172 |
174. Yeeaaah, sure. I'll believe that when you bet your house on that statement. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #174 |
176. Well if people here can generalize about Iowans, |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
7. How about everone vote the same day, same time... |
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ccinamon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. I agree with you! |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. now that's crazy talk! |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:56 AM Response to Reply #7 |
86. Yeah, I had the same thought. |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:54 AM Response to Reply #7 |
92. Seems to me to be the only fair way |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:04 AM Response to Reply #7 |
116. What a concept! |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #7 |
143. But, but... |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #7 |
166. Now there's a radical idea! |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. K&R. nt |
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gmudem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. A rotating primary would be the best idea. |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #9 |
54. I agree |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
10. I agree |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:07 AM Response to Reply #10 |
117. THIS year we have a say. |
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pingzing58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
11. I don't f*ing care about anyone from f*ing Iowa or NH. My vote in TX hasn't counted for years and |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
13. Kicked. Recommended. And heartily agree. I'm thoroughly disgusted Iowa & NH have a monopoly. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:13 PM Response to Reply #31 |
66. fuck iowa and new hampshire. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:18 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Well gee with a witty rejoinder like that |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:09 AM Response to Reply #68 |
118. You mean like this? |
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leftcoastie (84 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
16. How about we |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
18. Good, now maybe there'll be a groundswell for a National Primary Day .. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #18 |
35. See my response upthread. I've been talking about NPD since the early 1970s. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
20. it absolutely disgusts me |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #20 |
38. Do you actually think |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. that's not the point |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:30 PM Response to Reply #41 |
46. If its not the point |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:32 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. you don't get it, do you? |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:55 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. I get it just fine |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #57 |
74. you don't get it |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:53 AM Response to Reply #74 |
105. Well dealing with mewling children like you |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:05 PM Response to Reply #49 |
154. I'm With You, Texas! |
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harmonicon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
21. "frustrated" is putting it mildly |
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99th_Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
23. Is it time for ONE uniform National Primary date yet? .. YES IMHO n/t |
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postulater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. It's only because elections are winner take all that |
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humbled_opinion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
33. Why do they get to have all the fun... |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
39. I for one am pissed |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
42. The sticks = Iowa n/t |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:31 PM Response to Reply #42 |
48. Where are you from tough guy? |
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Dr_Orpheus (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
43. As much as I desire... |
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Maryland Liberal (168 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
45. My plan 4 Primaries |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:32 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. Then you have |
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Sentath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
58. AND every hardcore republican state |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. My point is simple |
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Sentath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. Yes, and I think the opposing point |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:09 AM Response to Reply #63 |
88. Your point isn't true |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:54 AM Response to Reply #88 |
106. Except they will NEVER all go at the same time |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #106 |
129. Except that I've never heard anybody bitch about general election that way. |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. Your Idea Has Merit |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
55. It is very frustrating. Why do they get to decide for us?? |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:00 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. OK lets hear your idea |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:19 AM Response to Reply #55 |
96. We only decide for Iowa |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
60. how did this bitchfest get recommended so high? |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. Unfortunately I think thats the point |
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dropkickpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #64 |
167. You are 100% wrong |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:15 AM Response to Reply #60 |
89. You know? |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #89 |
120. thanks |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
62. Shouldn't this read "Mainstream media frustrated by influence of Iowa and NH"? |
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SlowDownFast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
67. Well at least most of you get a choice. |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:48 AM Response to Reply #67 |
99. Yep, and I'll be there bright and early |
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DemKR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
71. national primary day is waht we need n/t |
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syberlion (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
75. no one's talking about the dead rotting body in the room... |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #75 |
119. You lost me at: |
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syberlion (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:33 PM Response to Reply #119 |
132. it was late and I didn't specify |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #75 |
146. Preach. |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
76. The Games have to start somewhere |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #76 |
131. If the only thing that counts is the convention |
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4dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
77. I'm going fucking nuts in Iowa |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:44 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. One the other hand, your state is the recipient of millions of dollars in ad and tourism dollars. |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:29 AM Response to Reply #77 |
90. I agree with the crybabies, |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #90 |
107. Again thats another no win situation |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:23 AM Response to Reply #77 |
97. And the phone never stops ringing |
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4dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #97 |
123. Go wireless!! |
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nachoproblem (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #123 |
134. I've had campaign calls on my cell. |
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Bettie (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #77 |
121. Not to mention |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:07 AM Response to Reply #121 |
158. Yea, like here in Kansas |
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brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 05:56 PM Response to Reply #77 |
152. The thing is, you wouldn't have to worry about all the phone calls and ads |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
78. Iowa is always picking LOSERs |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:56 AM Response to Reply #78 |
93. Seriously? you're from Indiana and slamming on Iowa |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:58 AM Response to Reply #78 |
108. Oh please someone from INDIANA talking smack? |
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4dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:56 AM Response to Reply #78 |
114. You sound like rightie |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:47 AM Response to Original message |
79. I agree this is part of the Democracy sham |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
82. Those who don't like it can go back to what we had before, when the Party picked the nominee. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:06 AM Response to Reply #82 |
87. I would rather have all primaries on the same day like the general election |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:01 AM Response to Reply #82 |
110. Except then |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 02:57 AM Response to Original message |
84. O boo fucking hoo |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:03 AM Response to Original message |
94. I never gave this thought until now... |
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sasquatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
98. If the Iowans send us another surrender in advance, pink tutu dem like Kerry |
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mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:05 AM Response to Original message |
100. It bothers me that Iowa and NH are such atypical states. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 07:59 AM Response to Reply #100 |
109. Put up or shut up |
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mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:42 AM Response to Reply #109 |
113. Well, you're right. |
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taylor egv420106 (185 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #113 |
138. Despite the protestations |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #138 |
161. You should really go back and read |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #100 |
126. That's the understatement of the year! |
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Highway61 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
111. It is blatantly apparent |
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fmlymninral (42 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
112. it should be a national primary day |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:43 AM Response to Reply #112 |
122. I'd make the elections a weekend event... |
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CANDO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
142. I'm frustrated as hell being from Pennsylvania. |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
147. I think it is absurd Florida has any voice in choosing a president |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #147 |
160. Florida's OK now, after their latest ballot box upgrade |
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susanna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
155. Michigan tried to move their place up... |
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dropkickpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
163. Here in PA we don't really get a choice |
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boricua79 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
165. why not have a National Primary day |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #165 |
168. Not really, no |
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demo dutch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
173. The American system is the most absurd sysem I've ever seen! |
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qwlauren35 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
177. I've never understood... |
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marlakay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
178. I agree with NPD |
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