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Old 08-23-2008, 03:47 PM
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Joe Biden!!! I like it... Not my first choice, but the man has fire...
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Joe Biden!!! I like it... Not my first choice, but the man has fire...
Is this what you meant by "fire"?...

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Is this what you meant by "fire"?...
In some respects. I'll admit he's a gaff machine. Hell, I've said he's one, but he connects to that group that Obama hasn't made much traction in. Biden connects well with lower income, hard working individuals who want straight talk. Something they are no longer getting from McCain (who btw is his own cosmic gaff wheel).
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In some respects. I'll admit he's a gaff machine. Hell, I've said he's one, but he connects to that group that Obama hasn't made much traction in. Biden connects well with lower income, hard working individuals who want straight talk. Something they are no longer getting from McCain (who btw is his own cosmic gaff wheel).
I watched CSpan rerun of Anne Richard' speech at the 1988 convention. Almost made me want to be a Democrat again. (I noticed your quote)
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Wow... I forgot how crazy local politics were. I've not been phonebanking or canvassing since 00. It's amazing the people and responses you run into. I'm shocked at some of the things people say on both sides.

But, I am determined. I believe in the cause. I've prayed for guidance. I've prayed for a win.
You don't get it.

There is a growing divide in this country which can't be really healed, and will only be smoothed over by Democrats, unless and until we arrive at a consensus about Islam.
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You don't get it.

There is a growing divide in this country which can't be really healed, and will only be smoothed over by Democrats, unless and until we arrive at a consensus about Islam.
So the problem is that the fearful right has already decided to be anti Islam. But the fearless left hasn't learned to fear and hate Muslims. When they do we can do a Hitler on the Muslims. And then we will be together again. Sort of like that?
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So the problem is that the fearful right has already decided to be anti Islam. But the fearless left hasn't learned to fear and hate Muslims. When they do we can do a Hitler on the Muslims. And then we will be together again. Sort of like that?
Either you're stringing him along or you're actually believing him...

You know DAMN well the "right" isn't anti-Islam...bhkad is the minority who wants to cure dandruff by decapitation, but most on the right recognize that whether or not Islamic radicalism represent 5% or 25% of the Ummah, it is STILL the biggest threat to the modern world and our freedom...
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Either you're stringing him along or you're actually believing him...

You know DAMN well the "right" isn't anti-Islam...bhkad is the minority who wants to cure dandruff by decapitation, but most on the right recognize that whether or not Islamic radicalism represent 5% or 25% of the Ummah, it is STILL the biggest threat to the modern world and our freedom...
Ha ha you got me on that one.
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You don't get it.

There is a growing divide in this country which can't be really healed, and will only be smoothed over by Democrats, unless and until we arrive at a consensus about Islam.
I get that you are a flippin kook. The cannot and should not be a consensus about Islam. Islam is not the threat. Radicalism is the threat. Believe what you want, it's your actions that are important.
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I get that you are a flippin kook. The cannot and should not be a consensus about Islam. Islam is not the threat. Radicalism is the threat. Believe what you want, it's your actions that are important.
You are unable to see below the surface. You may be a nice person, but until you are able to see below the surface you will always be a political 'lightweight.'

There are dozens, maybe hundreds of different beliefs in this country, about Islam. And that confusion exists by design. Until we have a consensus this country will always be at a disadvantage or will be operating with a handicap.
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