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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:18 PM Original message |
My Two Cents - For What It's Worth |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. Wow. You are so right. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. Repeated "yes" responses for each paragraph and several |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
3. Nance, your posts are always worth alot more than two cents |
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youngharry (231 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:36 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Pastor Rick complicit |
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PurpleChez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 10:15 AM Response to Reply #9 |
63. I'm sorry, but that would be a meaningless act.... |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
4. My dear Nance... |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
5. I was wondering where my new girlfriend, Nance, has been..... |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Feh, ya know there WAS a time ... |
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Oldtimeralso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. Proud to have been #5 |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:42 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Yes, I think he could memorize what was necessary ... |
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americanstranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
7. The upside, Nance, is this. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. Excellent observation! |
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americanstranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:49 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Thank you! |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 02:33 AM Response to Reply #18 |
51. But the question is...will they make sure he gets the debate questions in advance, too? |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
8. I think Keith Olbermann had it about right when he told McBush to "GROW UP." |
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Tigress DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. McBush?! Ah ha ha ha! So many ways to express the disdain. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
10. Another STELLAR one, Nance! |
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PurpleChez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #10 |
64. It always boggled my fragile little mind that Saint Ronnie |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:04 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. Do you recall Robin Williams on SNL, playing Reagan |
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PurpleChez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #67 |
72. Didn't see that, but I wish I did. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 07:31 PM Response to Reply #72 |
76. It was hysterically funny..and made more so by the possiblity of its being true!!! |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 08:34 PM Response to Reply #67 |
77. There was another SNL skit that had Reagan rehearsing to be befuddled and airheaded. |
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PurpleChez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:13 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. A few years back I heard a piece on public radio |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
11. I was thinking along those lines myself. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
12. I have been thinking that too, regardless of the "cone of silence"..... |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. "....he's a Reagan without the charm." |
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Tigress DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:46 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Patty Hearst without the initial innocence. |
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americanstranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:50 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. George W. Bush without the alcohol. n/t |
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Tigress DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Cheney without the forceful personality and trigger finger! n/t |
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americanstranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:07 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Well, we really don't know about the 'trigger finger' part. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #12 |
23. "Reagan without the charm." |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
34. That's assuming they WILL ask him follow-up questions. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
13. Where the "He said/She said" part comes in is showing another |
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youngharry (231 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #13 |
26. Pastor Rick complicit |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:13 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. You know it. |
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ladym55 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
15. This makes good sense |
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KakistocracyHater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
21. 1st debate Kerry vs Bush SHOCKED |
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barack the house (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
24. We should let this one go and just make sure Obama is well reahearsed next time with an abundance of |
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barack the house (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Even if McCain has done this we note it, we learn and come back twice as smart and rehearsed. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
29. The reason that the MSM media has actually looked into this is not because |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:21 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. So true. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
32. Rick even fielded easy questions for McCrash...allowing hin to pontificate his stumps |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
35. I agree--I said this morning that he was all hopped up like he was on a game show |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Wow! |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:47 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. LOL! He's gonna need that Turtle Wax, too. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Okay, all right, I hear ya ... |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #41 |
65. Except that game shows have real security... |
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Skwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
36. I think the whole "cone of silence" is just a distraction for the |
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Another Joe (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:55 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. NO - THE DISTRACTION IS WHEN MCCAIN WAS PREPPED |
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Another Joe (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-18-08 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
39. SOME GOOD POINTS, BUT |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:06 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. We don't disagree ... |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 05:37 AM Response to Reply #39 |
55. Hey, Another Joe! |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
42. That two cents is probably worth a few billion yuan |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:16 AM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Is that enough yuan to buy back the Chrysler Building? |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:20 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. We could make a counter-offer. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:28 AM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Well, that's just sad ... |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:33 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. We might have to settle for something shorter. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:39 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Well, that just ruined my night. |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:50 AM Response to Reply #48 |
49. It needs some work |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 01:00 AM Response to Original message |
50. A penny for your thoughts = McCain didn't even need the questions in advance... |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:51 PM Response to Reply #50 |
71. If you say to Nance "a penny for your thoughts" and she offers her "two cents"..... |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-20-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #71 |
80. "When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America... |
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puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 02:41 AM Response to Original message |
52. K&R I wish I could have given John McCain a hug at Saddleback ...... |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 05:04 AM Response to Original message |
53. It also helps... |
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skepticscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 05:37 AM Response to Original message |
54. Warren has admitted giving both candidates advance notice |
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bklyncowgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 05:46 AM Response to Original message |
56. Both candidates knew the tricky personal questions in advance--and the general tone of the rest. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
57. Nance, I'd take your two cents over anyone else's dollar any day |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
58. Kick. |
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mlevans (642 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
59. Bingo! n/t |
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Iodine99 (23 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
60. My Two Cents Worth -- LISTEN to CSPAN - McCann |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
61. I knew, too, within the first few minutes. When has McCain *ever* answered questions without |
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PurpleChez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
62. I wasn't aware of the "cone of silence" controversey... |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
66. Now THIS, Ms. Greggs, is a good column. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
68. Yet another great post....Thanks so much. |
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Willo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
69. Excellent Nance |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
70. They used religion to craft a lie----that McCain could answer questions he had never heard before. |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
73. I'll match your two cents and raise you a quarter. I felt the same thing. |
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Maineman (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
74. I definitely agree. The whole thing must have been a setup. |
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indepat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
75. Being a tad senior to the venerable senator, I can vouch to having a senior moment every now |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
78. This makes sense. And come the debates, they will be rehearsing him like crazy. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-19-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
79. Kick. |
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Irishonly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
82. Your two cents are just fine by me |
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