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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:32 PM Original message |
'I'm your biggest fan": Lady Gaga pays $35,800 to attend Obama fundraiser |
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Tarheel_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
1. K & R |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 01:28 PM Response to Reply #1 |
63. why is that donkey feller kicking joe biden? what is the meaning of that? does he like fightin'? |
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lillypaddle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
2. Kick & Rec nt |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
3. Elitist circle jerk? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. "elitist" is a RW slur for liberals who are highly educated and/or wealthy. Why are you using it? |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. A slur? LOL |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:09 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Yes, it was used against Al Gore & John Kerry. Now the GOP are using it against Elizabeth Warren. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:15 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Lady Gaga runs the world? Who knew? |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. she has a control device in her Electric Chapel |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:24 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Meanwhile George Clooney is hypnotizing global womenfolk into doing his bidding with his eyes... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:29 PM Response to Reply #12 |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:31 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. "Obama is." You're now dusting off a RW talking point from 2008. |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:33 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. I read your definition. I do know what it means. Thank you for that. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. What evidence do you have that Pres. Obama, Lady Gaga, George Clooney etc. are "elitist"? |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:56 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. So you are saying Obama doesn't want the best person to run things? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. Those are strawman fallacies. I've repeatedly asked you for evidence for your claims. |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:24 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. How many truck driver were there? How about teachers? Construction workers? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:38 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. You have no proof for your ridiculous claims and you can't admit it. |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:10 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. People with wealth, fame, etc...are elitest...SO WHAT!!! |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 01:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
60. Reality DOES have a Liberal bias. Trouble is, you're not being a Liberal. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 08:30 PM Response to Reply #18 |
42. Why should we feel bad about that? |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:41 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. ^ Not the best definition ^ |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:49 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. Arctic Dave also called Pres. Obama an "elitist". That is particularly a right wing meme from 2008. |
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musicblind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 10:04 PM Response to Reply #26 |
46. Lady Gaga is actually very intelligent and very well informed. |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 10:20 PM Response to Reply #9 |
48. Not that I care either way but at least lets use a reputable definition... |
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GSLevel9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. you're reaching. |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. You and Arctic Dave have no clue what the definition of "elitist" is. |
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Ter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 11:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
51. You're right |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 09:10 PM Response to Reply #3 |
43. Oh, a call for infighting? I think I'll pass. |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 01:28 PM Response to Reply #3 |
64. i take it you you're offended by obama raising money for his campaign. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. I love Lady GaGa - glad she's on our side. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Forgot to add I hope she gets all her Little Monsters to vote. |
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YellowCosmicSun (383 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 03:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. That is true power right there. She can organize like no campaign could. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:28 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. Yes, I believe she is a powerful source and she has millions of |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 08:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
41. I agree. I hope she will help Democrats get out the vote come November somehow. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:29 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. Again, I forgot to add Welcome to DU (it's an age thing - ha) |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
15. Saw news that Obama should make $8 million in the next 4 days. |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:23 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. At least he thinks he should pay taxes on that money. |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 05:42 PM Response to Reply #16 |
27. Political campaigns do not pay taxes on contributions, do they? n/t |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 06:15 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. The person I responded to suggests that Obama "made" $8 million. |
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ChadwickHenryWard (692 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. The money doesn't go in Obama's wallet. |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 02:37 PM Response to Reply #29 |
55. "Made" as in raised for his campaign, not "made" personal income. nt |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 04:16 PM Response to Reply #16 |
57. facepalm nt |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
20. God...I just can't get past my dislike of these celebrities. n/t |
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ChadwickHenryWard (692 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
30. This raises serious questions about money in politics. |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
36. Isn't that Something...I wonder when Madonna and Paul McCartney will get on Board... |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:54 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Well, considering some people are so "disappointed" in Pres. Obama they refuse to donate a dime... |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
37. AND...I can't wait for Bob Dylan to chip in! How much you think he and Brittany Spears are worth? |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 08:03 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Obama will never raise as much Hollywood $$$ as Bill Clinton did in the bad ol' days of soft money. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 08:11 PM Response to Reply #39 |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 05:54 PM Response to Reply #39 |
58. That's mean and unnecessary, Clark |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 01:15 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Not at all. You're conflating what I said into a false narrative, Mimosa. |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:08 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. 'Shaping narratives' is what PROFESSIONAL PR politicos do. |
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blue neen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 10:03 PM Response to Reply #37 |
45. Is there a specific reason the people you mention can't support the candidate of their choice? |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
44. I really appreciate Lady Gaga...... |
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blue neen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 10:05 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. IMHO, people who stick up for the victims of bullies are not "elitest" in any way. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 11:06 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. I don't what it is with this labeling. How does this get anything done? |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-26-11 11:21 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. +1 n/t |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 01:14 PM Response to Reply #47 |
61. Sure they are. They are elite humanists and elite empathizers. Elite and elitist are not necessarily |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
52. David Hyde Pierce? This is my favorite because |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 04:22 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. you might be thinking of Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce did work with Maureen Reagan |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 02:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. I did think that because of his relationship to Kelsey. Like I said |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-27-11 02:39 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Actually, I was surprised to see him simply because he hasn't been that active lately. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
59. Dangit. Too late to rec. How the heck did I miss this??? |
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