You've convinced me..

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Friday June 06, 2008 · 6:07 AM PDT

2008/06/06 · 06:07

For over twenty years, I have identified myself as a Democrat.

For over twenty years, I don't think I've ever voted for anyone who wasn't a Democrat except in primaries after the Dem nominee was selected OR in races where there were no Dems running.

Thank you DailyKos.. you've convinced me that this Democrat... this former Democrat... is an Independent now.

Pumpkinlove

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Thursday June 05, 2008 · 6:17 AM PDT

2008/06/05 · 06:17

There are some here who believe that Hamas is bravely resisting Israel's greed for land and water but that good, gentle, wise Hamas will lay down their arms and pick up flowers when a 'just' peace is settled and the settlements are destroyed.

I think that notion needs to be revisited.

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Hamas...

35 votes Vote Now!

Hamas...

rightfully resisting those evil Zionist pigs.

17 votes

anti-Semitic's who want to remove all Jews from Israel.

18 votes

Losing Lebanon

Pumpkinlove

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Sunday May 11, 2008 · 3:11 PM PDT

2008/05/11 · 15:11

Two years ago, Hezbollah directly challenged the sovereignty of Lebanon by attacking Israel from Lebanon. They fired rockets at Israeli civiilian populations and then used the cover of fire to cross into Israel attacking and kidnapping Israeli soldiers. They did this without provocation and without known reason. Hezbollah never ceased firing at civilian populations throughout the entire conflict. International pressure demanded Israel end the war without Hezbollah disarming; I believed then that this was a mistake and I believe that events this week have shown my analysis to be correct.

Like many groups in the Middle East, Hezbollah combines political participation with arms. Allowing an extrajudicial army within your country is never a good idea but to allow opposition parties to have their own army... that is suicide.

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What should happen to Hezbollah?

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What should happen to Hezbollah?

They should be allowed to do as they wish.. they did get some votes after all.

8 votes

They should be disarmed as long as there is no violence.. if they get violent, we should cave.

0 votes

They should be disarmed. The threat of an extrajudicial army is far too high.

23 votes

The Nothing, the Lebanese government should be disbanded for trying to stop Hezbollah.

5 votes

Ban, Fitna & Palestinian TV

Pumpkinlove

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Monday March 31, 2008 · 5:49 PM PDT

2008/03/31 · 17:49

The UN Secretary General recently condemned the movie Fitna as anti-Islamic.

I condemn, in the strongest terms, the airing of Geert Wilders' offensively anti-Islamic film. There is no justification for hate speech or incitement to violence. The right of free expression is not at stake here. I acknowledge the efforts of the Government of the Netherlands to stop the broadcast of this film and appeal for calm to those understandably offended by it. Freedom must always be accompanied by social responsibility.

The United Nations is the centre of the world's efforts to advance mutual respect, understanding and dialogue. We must also recognize that the real fault line is not between Muslim and Western societies, as some would have us believe, but between small minorities of extremists, on different sides, with a vested interest in stirring hostility and conflict.

Pumpkinlove

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Sunday March 02, 2008 · 3:32 PM PST

2008/03/02 · 15:32

Jimmy Carter teaches Bible Study classes at his hometown church. His lectures have been turned into a series of CDs called Sunday Morning on the Plains. Given the topic, it is not surprising that he frequently discusses Judaism. What is surprising is what our President has to say about Jews and Judaism.

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Do you understand why these comments are offensive?

112 votes Vote Now!

Do you understand why these comments are offensive?

Yes.. it displays a bias against Jews and Judaism.

19 votes

Yes.. it displays ignorance about Jews and Judaism.

29 votes

No.. there is nothing offensive about these comments.

45 votes

No...Jimmy is right about Jews

19 votes

Liveblogging: Hillary's National Town Hall

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Monday February 04, 2008 · 5:59 PM PST

2008/02/04 · 17:59

Everyone is welcome IF they can refrain from the bad behavior.

You can watch Hillary's national town hall on the Hallmark Channel or on her website HillaryClinton.com

Go Hillary!

I know that some of you are not Hillary supporters; I think you simply have listened to her enough. Listen with an open heart.

She's a strong leader.

She will make a great president!

Pumpkinlove

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Sunday February 03, 2008 · 6:48 PM PST

2008/02/03 · 18:48

Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and first woman to lead a major Native American tribe in modern history, is endorsing Hillary Clinton. She served an enrolled population of over 140,000 overseeing a budget of more than $75 million with 1,200 employees spread over 7000 miles.

A formidable woman.

Ms. Mankiller is often quoted as saying, "Prior to my election young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief"

Pumpkinlove

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Thursday January 24, 2008 · 5:16 PM PST

2008/01/24 · 17:16

There have been many diaries claiming that the Clinton campaign cheated in Nevada. They claim that they have evidence. What they aren't telling you is that the Clinton campaign has also filed a formal compaint.

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Saturday January 19, 2008 · 9:21 AM PST

2008/01/19 · 09:21

The NYTImes had a really nice article about women police officers in Gaza.

I'm reading this and thinking to myself, "Wow.. maybe there is hope for Hamas after all."

Pumpkinlove

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Tuesday January 08, 2008 · 4:23 AM PST

2008/01/08 · 04:23

Today, the NY Times ran an op-ed piece. I would like you to at least read the first part and ask yourself the question at the end.

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Do you think Obama would be electable as a woman?

75 votes Vote Now!

Do you think Obama would be electable as a woman?

Of course

25 votes

No way, no how

50 votes

the Iowa caucus: a short rant

Pumpkinlove

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Friday January 04, 2008 · 2:13 PM PST

2008/01/04 · 14:13

Is anyone else bothered by the fact that a quarter of a million people (far less than 1% of all Democrats) has effectively forced two people to drop out of the Primary?

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The Iowa Caucus

93 votes Vote Now!

The Iowa Caucus

should continue to be first.

20 votes

should be simultaneous with other primaries.

37 votes

should be changed for 2012.

36 votes

It was Al Qaeda

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Thursday December 27, 2007 · 9:49 AM PST

2007/12/27 · 09:49

Al Qaeda is claiming responsibility for the death of Benazir Bhutto.

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Ban, Fitna & Palestinian TV

Jimmy Carter on Jews and Judaism

Liveblogging: Hillary's National Town Hall

Wilma Mankiller endorses Hillary!!!

NV Caucus uproar

Equality for Women in Gaza

Women are never the forerunner

the Iowa caucus: a short rant

It was Al Qaeda