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[ - ] Beach day: Spring Lake or Fire Island? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Is anyone watching super nanny? Is that even legal?! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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What happened? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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what's going on ? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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The parents have their 14 and 17 yo daughters watching their three small sons. The girls are supposed to watch them, home school themselves and maintain the home while the parents are gone all day. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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i know - they are homeschooling themselves to provide free daycare [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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And with no guidance from the parents regarding raising the boys. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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thats a rerun. and yes, the parents should be shot. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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It's HORRIBLE! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] how do you pronounce lynyrd skynyrd 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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Lynn-ard, Skin-ard [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Leonard Skinn-ard [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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seriously? i have to ask - how old are you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] If your child was just turning 2, would you expect them to be able to count? To say ABC's? To know colors? Not already 2, but turning 2 within a week. Vote on any or all of them please. Thanks! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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maybe 1-2-3, definitely not abc's, some colors [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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No, no, and no [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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wouldn't expect mastery of any of these skills at age 2. My kids weren't even talking much at age 2. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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no, but if an almost 2 year old can do this stuff it's not a sign of anything. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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NOOO [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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op: Thank ladies. I think some moms were trying to freak me out earlier (irl). Phew. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a section of SF called "East Bay" or something? What is it like? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
San Francisco 06.04.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I'm not from SF, but I think East Bay refers to the Berkely, Oakland area? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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east bay is just that... the east side of the bay... oakland, alameda, berkeley, etc... SF is cool and classic, Noth bay (Marin) is wealthy hippy, and east bay is a bit edgier [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 06:13 AM Flag
[ - ] What was the consensus on the # of open Anderson 1st grade spots? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
NY Schools 06.04.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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I heard 3. did you apply? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] how many flights have you taken in the past 12 months? what about your dh? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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1, 1 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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you guys only went one way and never went back? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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4 (2 trips); DH has taken probably 40 flights or so - for work. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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for me: one round trip to Austin; for dh: at least 10 or so, more than half the time on private planes. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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none. one round trip. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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12 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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4 round trips [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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1 RT - same [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Closing soon on my house (the one I sold). Wanted to leave a nice note and a bottle of wine. Creepy or ok? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Totally ok! We did it too - left a bottle of champagne for the buyers in the fridge. Think it's a nice gesture. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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sounds nice to me. we left our extensive collection of take out menus, and some child proof locks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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that's what their realtor should do [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] So I voted for Hillary and was hoping to again, but that is not the case. So now I'll vote for Obama. It seems like a pretty easy thing to do. My question is, why didn't she bow out last night? That makes me like her less and I'm a big fan. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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I like her too but her stubborn behavior is appalling [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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that is exactly how I feel. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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keep trying you troll crapweasels. You are totally dense. I'm sure you'll figure out a way to get her supporters to vote for him. NOT. Here's a big clue - keep insulting her and he's sure to lose. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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lol - are you the one from the other hillary thread? are you drunk? you're not making any sense. People are allowed to have opinions. OP likes her les b/c she hasn't stepped out yet. Where is the insult? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] favorite daytrip/beach destination from nyc? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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long branch, nj -- so pretty and lots of cute shops, nice beach, good parking... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] SAHM going back to FT work in a few weeks. Need sitter for 2 days at our house. DS is just 2 yrs. Do you think our 15 yo neighbor would be ok?? I would love to have someone come to the house in the AM (convienent for me). DS naps 2-3 hrs a day and DH gets home between 2:30 and 4:40pm. Do you think the neoghbor is old enough to handle it?? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Sounds like a great situation to me. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I used to babysit 2 kids when I was 15. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Doesn't she go to school? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Most freshmen/sophomores have school until 3 and then afterschool stuff, no? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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sure - for the summer I'm guessing - and only if you can scrape together emergency care when she doesn't show because a 15 yo won't realize how imp it is [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:37 PM Flag
[ - ] is this a rolling stone song? hey, you get off of my something? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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get off of my cloud. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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thanks, that's what i thought. it's a rolling stone song? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Dd won't drink milk (but I guess I never did as a kid either). Ped today said she's fine w/yogurt and cheese but also suggested OJ w/calcium if I wanted to. Thoughts? She gets juice very infrequently now. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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No one ever died from drinking juice [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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that's exactly what I give my dd who won't drink milk -- and have since she was 2. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay, let's get things moving. Say something shocking, flameworthy even: 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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people who breastfeed kids who can talk freak me out. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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LOL, me too. Actually, I'm freaked out by women who bf kids with teeth. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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even if they're, say 11 mo or something and have a few teeth? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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eh - my kid got teeth at 4 months. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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me, three [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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people who wean their babies or don't even try to breastfeed creep me out [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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I think less of people who have had a divorce [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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I feel llike either they made a bad choice to begin with or didn't stick it out through the tough times. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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so you think less of people for making bad choices? What if they were young? Do you have exceptions or is it just a blanket thing? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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just in general. THere are exceptions. My SIL got divorced b/c her DH told her he was never really in love with her. Well - he lied. I think less of him, not her. Abuse etc is also an exception (although they still made a poor decision) Just a gut feeling and something I would never say IRL. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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we all have our gut feelings we would never say irl! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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i think the people who are in frequent bad relationships and multiple divorces are doing something wrong. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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I don't think less of everyone I've known that got divorced but I do think many have unrealistic and immature expectations and cop out way too soon. Marriage is hard! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I am a little creeped out by short people. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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how tall are you? by short people, how short is short? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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i laugh at people who limit the number of children they have b/c "the world has a limited number of resources". do you want to look back at the end of your life and say that you are proud you didn't use too many resources? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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LOL!! I know someone that said that to me when I was pg with #2 (and #1 was very very young at the time) she was being so snarky and nasty and glaring at my stomach. She just gave birth again, I had to laugh. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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i hate that too. it is such a sancti attitude [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I get tired of people who whine about things that happened to them years ago and use it as an excuse for bad behavior. At a certain point, get over it and move on. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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what kinds of things? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Like I have a friend whose mom died several years ago. Yes, it's awful, but sometimes it's constant. Like, "Oh, I'm really sad b/c such and such reminded me of my mom." or "I was just bitchy that night b/c I felt sad about my mom." But IRL, I can never just say, good Lord woman, move on! Yes, it's sad, but it doesn't justify your bad moods for the rest of your life. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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i used to feel the way you do. then i suffered a loss and i'm finding it's affecting me more than i would've thought. i hate that it took this for me to learn it, but i'm a lot more sympathetic to other people now. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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It's not that I haven't had losses or bad things happened to me, I just don't feel the need to tell people about it and seek sympathy. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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ok. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I don't think that is flameworthy (and I agree with you) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Losing a mom I could get. My sister is still blaming my mom's divorce on all her problems - and that happened 36 years ago! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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I like Cindy McCain [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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it's the hair isn't it? admit it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I truly believe -with very rare exceptions - that homeschooling is substandard at best and detrimental to a child's development at worst. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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When I drive around my neighborhood I think about stealing lawn ornaments. Or lawn furniture. Or random items in front lawns, like an especially attractive recycling bin. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:55 AM Flag
[ - ] OK Hillary mom - you've been asked to support two of your claims: 1. Obama's campaign said he doesn't need or want Clinton supporters and 2. Obama was less respectful to Hillary than she was to him. So far you've avoided these. Do you have answers? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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don't hold your breath. So far all she has come up with is bias in the media and his supporters being nasty. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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Not Hillary mom, but I would like to know when he said that he isn't interested in her as a running mate. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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MSNBC has been reporting this tonight on all their newscasts/shows. I suppose if it's verifiable it will be in the papers tomorrow. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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op: I'm fine with her not being a running mate. That doesn't mean he's treated her any less respectfully than she treated him. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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I'm a huge Hillary supporter and I am a bit sad she didn't make it, but hey, I am going to be THRILLED to vote for Obama. People who are refusing to vote or are voting for McCain b/c they are bitter are foolish and the reason that our country is in trouble, imo. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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not hilary mom, but I will say I did not like the way he called her "hilary" during the debates instead of "senator clinton." She afforded him the respect of his title. He did not. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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I understand that, but I think it was because that's how she defined herself. It wasn't Clinton 2008, it was Hillary 2008. Just my 2ยข [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:52 AM Flag
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I wasn't on, but here is what I was talking about: First thing this morning the AP (who played some dirty tricks, reporting false news about her conceding to discourage voter turnout) puts out an article called "Handling Hillary", about how Obama needs to be tough with her. The quote: "It has been a hard-fought and sometimes bitter campaign, but Obama is not, one of his senior advisers assured me Tuesday night, going to spend a lot of time in the next few months wooing Clinton supporters whose feelings may be hurting." [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:05 AM Flag
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^and I don't see where Clinton's staff called him a monster, or her supporters have called him anything near a bitch, a whore, or evil. Which is constant from his side. He has done everything he could to drag her name through the mud and question her motives, characterize her as evil. Nobody on our side has done the same to him. We have had much more respect for him. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:08 AM Flag
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Constant from his side by whom? The "monster" thing, I just don't see how anyone could be offended by that. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:54 AM Flag
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and not to get in a destructive pissing match, but it was she herself who said he wasn't a Muslim "as far as I know" and that McCain had passed the commander-in-chief test, but BHO hadn't. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:55 AM Flag
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here's the line for the quote http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10827.html [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:08 AM Flag
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