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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 08:57 PM Original message |
Edwards promises to name republicans to his cabinet |
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
1. the strongest, most capable, most independent-minded people |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I didn't like Clinton's suggestion that she'd use |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
2. Whoa . . . this is INSANITY --- what the hell is Edwards thinking --- ????? |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
20. I think he may be going against this 'yes man' mentality in the WH now. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
47. Our problem isn't as simple as "yes" men . . . it's crime and corruption run rampant!!!! |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 04:04 AM Response to Reply #2 |
64. One of our presidents appointed his opponent .. was that Washington? |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 04:15 AM Response to Reply #64 |
67. John Adams got the next highest vote and therefore was Washington's VP. |
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DangerDave921 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:38 AM Response to Reply #2 |
80. Appease |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:44 PM Response to Reply #2 |
91. Who? |
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KingFlorez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
3. No thanks |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
5. Tells you his Iowa internals show people think he's gotten too divisive |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:16 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. I think you're right. |
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liskddksil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:39 AM Response to Reply #5 |
56. he was saying this since the summer |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:27 AM Response to Reply #56 |
78. I know, but he's bringing it up again now for a reason |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 03:53 AM Response to Reply #5 |
63. I concur with your analysis |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 04:05 AM Response to Reply #5 |
65. I think that's Hillary .. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. Why do they insist on appeasing pukes. |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
7. He's said this a few times nt |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:10 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. First I've heard of it |
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GreenArrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. here's one |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
8. I'm guessing it's a strategy toward the general election? |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
10. I like the title. |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
11. Secretary of floor sweeping |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:26 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. If only. |
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Yukari Yakumo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 05:04 AM Response to Reply #16 |
68. He could be on "To Catch a Predator" (and not be the host) |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
14. We have enough respected people in our |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
15. No, just no. |
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NCarolinawoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
17. Recently I told a Republican relative of mine that the |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
18. I'd say it depends on the Republican and the position |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. name one. |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Richard Lugar |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:48 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. LOL!! |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:51 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I said some positions on some issues |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:08 PM Response to Reply #31 |
44. Trent Lott? Leading the fight? |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. I knowe he stinks on most things |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 03:21 AM Response to Reply #46 |
60. That's cause he got stinged by the media......if you will recall...... |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:16 AM Response to Reply #29 |
75. John John John... that worked well in the distant past. but no more |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:05 PM Response to Reply #27 |
41. Haven't you heard? Chafee is no longer a Republican....... |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:16 PM Response to Reply #41 |
49. Well Kudos to him |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:10 AM Response to Reply #21 |
55. I like Senator Snowe...but I don't know tons about her |
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1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 01:22 AM Response to Reply #21 |
58. Bill Clinton had a Republican in his cabinet. This is a bipartisan tradition. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 03:38 AM Response to Reply #58 |
62. the times have changed. and repukes aren't what they |
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1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:25 AM Response to Reply #62 |
76. Amo Houghton? |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 10:07 AM Response to Reply #58 |
84. And that Republican tried to ruin the 34-career of a Democratic |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
19. He's looking ahead to New Hampshire...because independents |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:38 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Independents can participate in Iowa caucuses, too. |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
22. "Because I'm not perfect, I'm capable of making mistakes." |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 06:07 AM Response to Reply #22 |
70. I have to second your post |
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Gloria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
24. Smasrt politics, it seems to me....softens the "angry" charge against him... |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Mineta, I believe. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
25. much as might not like this, |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:52 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. You're drummed out |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:55 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. I'm the narrow-minded liberal Carlos warned you about. |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:56 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Go back to Nader you scum |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:01 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. and yet how close by, |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:03 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Deja vu all over again |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:09 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. it wouldn't be DU otherwise. |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:15 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Only the names have been changed... |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
28. Didn't Bill Clinton appoint Republican Sen. William Cohen as Sec. of Defense? |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:49 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. That was many a moon ago when there were still |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. Lincolns cabinet was full of people that didn't agree with him. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:54 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. In case you haven't noticed, |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:58 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. In my personal, and business life |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 10:25 AM Response to Reply #38 |
87. Hey, I voted for a repub for years but |
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sampsonblk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:07 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. Dissent, yes. But Lincoln didn't pick any Confederates |
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foo_bar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
50. I think you meant "dissension", given the context, although distention works too |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 11:33 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. I stand corrected. |
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sam sarrha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
34. that would be diane fienstine [spl].??? |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
43. I don't get too worked up about stuff like this |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
52. there was once a time where you could find a good repuke or two to give a job to... |
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Peregrine Took (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
53. That absolutely seals the deal for me. No thanks, if I wanted rethugs around |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-04-07 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
54. If those Republicans were anything like Abe Lincoln or Teddy Roosevelt... |
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liskddksil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
57. I trust him to pick a diverse cabinet |
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Quixote1818 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
59. I think this is a good thing. It will prevent group think |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 03:36 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. nonsense. Democrats don't all adhere to the same page |
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Kucinich4America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 04:14 AM Response to Original message |
66. Fuck you John |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
69. Betcha any one of them will |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 06:44 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. maybe, but do you hear repukes |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 06:32 AM Response to Original message |
71. Now I'm REALLY glad Obama won't get the nomination. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
73. I'd really like to applaud this idea - so magnanimous and open-minded |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
74. He'll need Republicans after attacking his own party so much and so often. |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
77. I have less of a problem with this than you, cali |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:35 AM Response to Reply #77 |
79. I don't think these promises by dem candidates to include repukes |
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DangerDave921 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
81. JOE LIEBERMAN!!! EOM |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
82. Cali, is it OK for me to say "I told you so" to Edwards' supporters, now? |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
83. I think this is meant as a healing move |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 10:19 AM Response to Reply #83 |
85. Edwards just bit the big one with this statement... |
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zalinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:31 PM Response to Reply #85 |
89. So, if there are 1 or 2 repubs in the cabinet |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 10:22 AM Response to Reply #83 |
86. hardly. Extraordinary to see Edwards' supporters as apologists |
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waiting for hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 11:33 AM Response to Reply #83 |
88. Thanks zalinda - |
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bunnies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
90. This will go over very well in NH. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-05-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. exactly, ty n/t |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:36 PM Response to Reply #90 |
93. That's why it can only be seen as "pandering".......cause that is what it is..... |
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coco77 (966 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
94. The only problem with that is... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:05 PM Response to Reply #94 |
95. I'm not even sure why he feels the need to "Promise" this....... |
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