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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:48 PM Original message |
Sarah Palin may be more of a threat to Obama than Democrats are recognizing. |
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ananda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. I disagree. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. So, since neither of you is psychic, why not hope for the best but plan for the worst? |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. That's usually the best plan, especially in politics. |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Complacency is deadly. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:55 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. "Getting elected" may be stretching it. More like "taking office." |
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democrat2thecore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
27. Bingo! Anybody saying "it's in the bag" is ignorant of history -nt |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
64. b*s* stole office in 2000 - this is a fact - and probably stole in 2004. |
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Tresalisa (537 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. We here at DU know that she's a horrible choice for a running mate. |
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democrat2thecore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. Hey -- peek in on non-political related forums |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:21 PM Response to Reply #40 |
48. I too am seeing a lot of excitement over it. |
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Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #40 |
55. The non-political sites are flooded with pro-Palin threads |
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phillysuse (683 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
50. I was phone banking in Philadelphia today - there |
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progressiveforever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
69. Both of your points are well taken. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. Volunteer and donate. NOW. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:55 PM Response to Reply #2 |
12. INDEED! |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
46. The Obama Campaign... |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. You are right- if Americans were logical, we wouldn't have Bush in two terms. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. That's the thing...we think too logically here on DU, the rest of America does not. |
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DesertFlower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. i agree. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. Agree....nothing turns out the way that one plans it unless one works very hard |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Amen. |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
7. My mom thought McCain was in the election this cycle to try and make |
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maseman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
14. This is exactly what has been bothering me |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. I don't know. We'll have to watch and see if McCain points that out, saying he's the one to |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. I see shitloads of posts like this one telling us we're DOOOOOMED! |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. We're definitely not doomed. This post never says that. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:57 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. This one's telling me "we must start fighting now." Right there in pixelated black & white. |
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DesertFlower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. we can work our asses off. |
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Franks Wild Years (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
29. Yep! And it doesn't take into account people who will be... |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
18. I'm ready to go off the grid. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 08:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. I'm out of this country. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Belize, Costa Rica - |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:04 PM Original message |
Ooooh, Belize. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
35. I want to stay OFF the grid...I love the jungle..... |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 01:54 AM Response to Reply #23 |
77. I've heard Panama's a popular expat destination these days |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
21. Palin will give us the election. |
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democrat2thecore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:03 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. Hey - I love 'ya - but that attitude could COST US this election -nt |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:04 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. Exactly. |
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MikeNearMcChord (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
24. Push economic issues, the kitchen table trumps the bedroom. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. And let's talk oil prices. And the fact that hubby works for a foreign oil company... |
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muffin1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:09 PM Response to Reply #24 |
42. For once, |
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MarjorieG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
25. There are many who think her likable, and also don't know her as fundie. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
36. Low information voters should be our target. |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
26. We should not take this election for granted, run like your 10 points behind. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #26 |
37. Anything less and it's easily stolen. Again. |
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seasat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
28. I think it depends on the events that drive the emotional reactions |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:07 PM Response to Reply #28 |
39. Oh, there's definitely a way to create that emotional bond for Dems this time. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
31. Sometimes things are exactly as they seem: Palin is a bad VP choice for McCain. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
41. The key is that we must "work hard" as you said. |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
38. Bush became president. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:10 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Exactly. How many times over the last eight years have you found yourself |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:14 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. My reaction to this pick was one of deep depression. |
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DarthDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. Reassurance . . . |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Don't let it get you down too long. Transfer that emotion and energy into working for Obama. |
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Sugarcoated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #38 |
68. Bush had that religeous "folksy" mojo (gag) |
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DarthDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
44. As Freud Might Say |
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gravity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
51. I'm not scared |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
52. The Queen's Gambit (declined) |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
53. "...appearance, charisma, personality and likeability matter." |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:08 PM Response to Reply #53 |
58. Are you comparing the Hockey Mom with 20 months' experience to Obama? |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:17 PM Response to Reply #53 |
63. EXACTLY...and the OP referenced Kennedy-Nixon... |
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eshfemme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 03:07 AM Response to Reply #53 |
79. LOL. Touche. |
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elkston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
54. Your lack of faith is disturbing |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:12 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. My lack of faith?? |
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Kokonoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
56. I think McCain is trying to still run against Hillary. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
57. I think you're absolutely wrong... she's being rejected already, AND... |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:14 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. I've been looking at blogs and op-eds, more at the local levels, and the results are the opposite. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. Ah no... it's definitely not won... |
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FVZA_Colonel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
59. We have to be careful because of the lies being thrown about on Obama's stand on abortion, |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
62. It's not as dangerous as you think. |
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Sugarcoated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #62 |
70. Imagine the questions she'll get in the debate |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
66. she had a choice and chose life.....well everyone should have a choice |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
67. Great post. |
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ladjf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 11:23 PM Response to Original message |
71. The question just boils down to one thing, is America dumb enough |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. After Bush, I don't know what is and isn't possible anymore. |
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ladjf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. At this point Gov. Palin most definitely is not a arch criminal. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #74 |
75. She would have the best teachers, after all. |
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Emit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-30-08 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
72. My experience today proves that people certainly are not employing reason nor logic to the Palin |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
76. Do you feel any need to rethink this concern yet? |
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smoochpooch (688 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-31-08 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
78. More important than her lack of experience is her lack of experience on the campaign trail. |
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