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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:21 PM Original message |
Fear and Loathing in this Democrat's home tonight. (a rant) |
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texpatriot2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. Viva Chavez! :-) you made some good points in your rant. nm |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
2. well, Bill Clinton did say exactly what you want Dems to say |
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partylessinOhio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:38 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Clinton hasn't been the same since his quack docs stopped his heart. |
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European Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
3. Fear and loathing here too, but no surprise--Dem's caving in for years now |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:37 PM Original message |
That may be but I refuse to accept it...if the Democratic Leadership... |
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LibertyorDeath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
4. Brilliant post... |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. Right ON! |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:12 PM Original message |
I genuinely don't know. I mean, I can't honestly say they're.. |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
37. When we grow our own candidates & fire the Dems in charge |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:23 PM Response to Reply #5 |
90. When they are voted out and replaced by a Ned Lamont |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. I'll leave you with this quote |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:46 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Ok do you got any good ideas, or should we just start screaming |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. Seems to be more than what's been going on out there |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:18 PM Response to Reply #6 |
27. You're right, and I don't expect a savior, per se. But if today is... |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
7. Bravo PB, Bravo! There are so few |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. What should we expect when every single elected official is compromised? |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:59 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. You gotta understand Tom, there's a world of difference between... |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I will get back to you after the break.. |
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Union Thug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
10. The dems are looking pretty damned pathetic all of the sudden... |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:57 PM Response to Reply #10 |
18. Message to Rangel: The UN is international territory. |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:24 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. You know, that bit about the UN isn't just some unimportant factoid... |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
11. Did the 'devil' not |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:37 PM Response to Reply #11 |
31. Yes, good point! I was glad to see a fair number of people pointing.... |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:33 PM Response to Reply #31 |
41. What the hell did Chavez say that most |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. That's a good point, because Chavez said it jokingly, mugged a bit, got... |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
12. I'm ranting with you |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
13. Best rant I have seen in a long |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
15. I believe the excuse is that we don't have the majority of Congress. |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
16. You've said it all. K&R. nt |
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pat_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
17. Silenced by a system of irrational beliefs -- Beliefs we must CHALLENGE |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:30 PM Response to Reply #17 |
30. Are WE so far outside the mainstream? |
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pat_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
38. A tiny fraction populates the insular beltway society. They are the ones |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:43 AM Response to Reply #38 |
62. What a great response to this OP... |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:55 AM Response to Reply #38 |
68. Thank you for such a well thought out reply. nt |
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dharmabum65 (20 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
20. Its just pathetic |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:04 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. I sure as hell am not giving up on them yet because if I do... |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:07 AM Response to Reply #24 |
44. How long are you willing to wait? |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:27 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Thanks, and I have no idea. What the question really boils... |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 01:08 AM Response to Reply #47 |
53. I haven't given up hope on that yet |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:44 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. You know, thank you for promulgating those things. I realize it's not... |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:53 AM Response to Reply #53 |
67. I second the request for your post to have it's own thread... |
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thinks4herself (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:25 PM Response to Reply #20 |
86. Clinton may appear to be a sellout, but he's not... |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
21. Chavez may have gone overboard in his rhetoric |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 03:13 AM Response to Reply #21 |
60. Well-said! n/t |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:44 AM Response to Reply #60 |
63. Thanks, and well said yourself, also! n/t |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
25. That was wonderful and for tomorrow call, call, call and ask |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. It should be obvious. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:38 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Yes, I have a question. Have you sent this to Rangel and Pelosi? nt |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:51 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Nope. Ms. Pelosi's web site blocks messages from non-constituents. |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:26 AM Response to Reply #35 |
46. WTF? I thought she was the democratic |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:53 AM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Well, I could lie and give my old California address, but it still wouldn' |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 01:00 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Would you say we are in trouble? |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:44 AM Response to Reply #35 |
82. Write it up... |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
29. That's what....gives me The Fear. |
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Broken Top (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
33. Fear & Loathing in This Democrat's Home |
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Oilwellian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
34. Best rant of the day |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
36. An almost similar post on this subject... |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:15 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. And he's got a damned good point- this sort of behavior by.... |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
40. And what a beautiful rant it is! |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-21-06 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
43. The Apotheosis of Bush...coming to a Capitol rotunda near YOU! |
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Rainscents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
45. MR. Rangel... |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 01:01 AM Response to Reply #45 |
52. Something else occurred to me, and it gets to the heart of the matter: |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
48. Where is DEAN in all of this?...without a Commander the Army is lost |
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vanboggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
49. Outstanding Rant |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:01 AM Response to Reply #49 |
54. I don't follow Pelosi as closely as you do and have no broader... |
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vanboggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 03:27 PM Response to Reply #54 |
91. Agreed this country needs it |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
55. Viva Chavez |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:55 AM Response to Original message |
57. Great Rant! eom |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 03:07 AM Response to Original message |
58. Hey, if they didn't want to be caught dead agreeing with Chavez-- |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 03:12 AM Response to Reply #58 |
59. I'm eerily reminded of Franklin quotes involving "remove all doubt." |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 07:50 AM Response to Original message |
61. LET'S SLAM FREE SPEECH on the same day we make Torture LEGAL! |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
64. I suggest you take a |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:09 AM Response to Reply #64 |
75. I cant find his comments. Can you point the way? |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:52 AM Response to Reply #64 |
83. Do you really expect the OP to say 'never mind?" |
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emald (718 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
65. there is no hope |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
66. Why is this NOT on the front page??? nt |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 09:12 AM Response to Reply #66 |
69. Don't know, but it would be wise. |
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oc2002 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 09:21 AM Response to Reply #66 |
70. ITs not on the front page because this board is too DLCish. to do it. |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
71. Right.... the correct response is, no, Bush is not the Devil - he just |
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oc2002 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #71 |
72. no no, he is EL DIABLO! EL DIABLO! |
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MamaBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
73. They're Keeping their Powder Dry |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:01 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Boy, it sure seems as though you are right. |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
76. That's the Invisible Hand that's gotcha, friend. |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
77. Just think of all the free speech Bush has squelched |
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wiggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
78. Not only an articulate post, but important... |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
79. Amen, brother! |
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Tigermoose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
80. K & R for the people! |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
81. this is the type of anger and committment that sustains a movement |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
84. k&r |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
85. 69 votes and NO front page |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:01 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. If you have't had a taste...you should, if only briefly, check out THESE: |
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laundry_queen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
87. Most excellent rant, AND thread. K&R'ed!!!! n/t |
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eppur_se_muova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
89. WTF?? Rangel said that? Or his alien pod "duplicate" ? |
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Justice Is Comin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
92. Kudos to you patriot. |
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DemInDistress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
93. Chavez was too soft on that idiot king,,a devil was just too polite |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. I agree, but after all, the extent of his commentary on President Douche.. |
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JRob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
95. They'll stand up when the GOP stands down... Uh, just a sec., oh yeah |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
96. Excuse me, Charlie, but Chavez came to the United Nations which |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-22-06 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
97. Well stated, pb. I think that too many people are waiting for "our" |
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