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Oh, me. Thanks for the company. Love you guys. See you later.
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there seems to be quite a bit of “fingering” going on in here today.
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December 26th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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I don’t know who started it but it is fierce.
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Time for a Boxing Day nap.
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Happy Boxing Day!
We are too broke to go shopping today, so we just spend Boxing Day giving one more secret present.
I got hunting socks.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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Hunting socks????
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
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They’re very soft.
Better for sneaking up on the helpless woodland critters.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
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I hope your gift was a little more romantic.
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December 26th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
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Big, warm, colourful wool scarves.
Practical, yet adored. It is Montana.
{I don’t hunt, by the way, but man, Cabela’s makes some wicked outdoors stuff. Their socks are to die for.}
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December 26th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
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A good pair of socks is hard to find. I have two pair of wool socks from KK bean I’ve had for 5 yrs. I don’r know what I’ll do when they wear out.
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December 26th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
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I can’t believe I said that. LL Bean.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
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I got several more Huffers socks.
Bonjour, M. LePew
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
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As trophies, I hope.
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Boxing Day…
Isn’t that the day we put dogshit in a shoebox on the front porch of a rushpublican, light it, ring the doorbell and run away?
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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No, its the day where you believe you are saving money but in reality you are being bled dry by stores. Its the equivalent of Black Friday in the Commonwealth
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
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Yep. Goes back to Victorian times. The servants had to work Christmas Day. They were given the day after off and left a box luncheon for their employers.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
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How kind of the gentry to give them a day off.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
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BGE, in her Funny, funny book “The Corset Diaries” by Katie McAlister, the lady who plays the ladies maid to the Duchess character says something about the duchess being kinder to her “people” than most real life Duchesses ever were in that era. They really took their servants for granted.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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I love you too.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
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And peace comes back to FRT.
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Happy boxing day, freetalkers! How are you all? Say hello to the new DC resident. I got into American, for a non-degree in order to take graduate studies classes so I can move into a Masters. Finding an apartment is beeyotch. I hope you guys had a nice Christmukkah and Babs, check your email
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
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Happy Holidays MissFrenchy!!! Congratulations on your move!! How are your mom and dad?
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
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They are happy, especially the fact that I will be on the road for a Masters and not another BA. And my dad loves DC
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
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It sounds like a winning plan for all. Good to see you and hear all is well. Keep up the studying!!!
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
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Hi MF!
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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Hey BGE, how you been?
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
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Good thanks MF. Exhausted after all that cooking yesterday. Congrats on your move. You should definitely drop Babs a line.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
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What did you cook?
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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ded duck
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
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I cooked Turkey. When I was basting it, I thought of you, dear.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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don’t make this old bird flip u some more
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
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I knew old birds were tough.
Never realized they were so bitter.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
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Granny Smith apples make for quite a tart pie
December 26th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
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EP, you are cruising for a bruising.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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And when it was golden brown on the outside (I had a cocoa spice rub on the skin), I thought of you, basting yourself with oil in the hot Indian sun.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
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nekkid?
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
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Dual purpose oil…
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Obviously!
December 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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and then she reduxed it
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
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That’s right. It was a recipe I’ve done before but I changed it ever so slightly and it was the best evah.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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sigh…u made me…
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
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You really need to find some new abusive smileys. KittyKali owns the 321.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
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That’s weak. I think the one to EP is better.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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Turkey breast with butter, herbs, shallots, garlic and pancetta stuffed under the skin. Then I cooked roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, roast carrots and made a stuffing baked separately and had pumpkin pie for dessert. I also made a cranberry sauce with port and orange juice plus zest.
In fact, it was so amazing, it’s sad nobody but my family got to taste it.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
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Where was my invitation?
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
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I’m up in Canada now, and you’re down there!
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
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Yeah, you waited until I left to make such a feast!
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
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Yummy!
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
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It was the best turkey I have ever had. I made a gravy that was to die for, too. Because I put the turkey breast on a bed of shallots, garlic, rosemary, carrots and celery, so the juices mixed in with those vegetables and that was the base of my gravy reduction.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
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Save the recipe for FFF.
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Will do.
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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Happy Boxing Day to you too. Good to see you, dear heart.
Don’t study so hard that you forget to eat.
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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LOL, is that what life as graduate student will be?
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December 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
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Yeppers.
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At least maybe those “abstinence only” programs are on their way out.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/26/AR2009 122600762.html?hpid=topnews
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
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Bristol Palin will be crushed!
She was hoping to get the “True Love Waits” spokesmodel gig.
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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Obviously not the “Magnums”
Otherwise he wouldn’t have said no to a full frontal
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
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Perhaps, but maybe he’s just holding out for the big bucks.
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December 26th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
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Is Dodd slamming Franken?
“I have been deeply disturbed by some of the debate I have heard, usually from newer members, usually those who have been here one, two, three years, who do not have an appreciation of what this chamber means and how we work together.”
“Again, I regret sometimes the newer members who fail to understand the importance of maintaining that which our Founders envisioned when they created this institution.”
TEAM AL!!!!
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
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I read that, also. It seems clear that is who he meant, and yet Al was under orders to keep things moving.
I think Harry Reid should straighten this out.
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Good almost afternoon, folks. Hope you all had a good Holiday. Raining here and, with all the snow melt, lots of concern about flooding.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
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same here – the ugly piles of ice are melting at the curbs – shouldn’t be any snow left on the ground by days end, but it was beautiful to have a white chritsmas
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
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It was indeed…and I was thrilled by the behavior of my grandspawn: no greed, no fusses, many thank yous and “I love yous”.
They said they were filling up my “hug jar”.
I suppose they are my purpose to continue the fight for “reason”
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
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Grandchildren have to be Life’s biggest blessing.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
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Grandies are the best!!! I sent Baylee a Wii system and of course a dollie. She was very grateful. She really wanted to know when she was coming back to grammie’s house and if my dogs and cats missed her!! Happy holidays, Ms Doc.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
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I have missed you, Luv…. really really really.
I have always liked the line “Grandkids are our reward for not killing their parents.”
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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I can’t remember, but undoubtedly someone like Irma Bombreck
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
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Come to think of it, you’re right. I miss her.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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Aint that the tooth!!!! I have missed you too. I am glad you spent the holidays with your rewards!!!
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
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Lord, I know how that goes. Stay dry, MsDoc.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
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Stay dry!
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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This is my goal for the day… and to keep that happy feeling.
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speaking of hypocrisy … Batshit Bachman Welfare Queen exposed — would be nice if some MSM would pick up on this:
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/michelle_bachman_welfare_queen_200 91221/
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
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I sent the article to Chris Cuomo. I think we need to start bringing these things to the attention of people.
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posted Elvis Costello doing this yesterday. Here’s the Nick Lowe, who wrote the song, doing acoustic “What’s so funny about Peace, Love and Understanding?”
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This article in Huffy does a good job of pointing out the hypocrisy in the GOP’s position on the health care bill.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/26/gop-lawmakers-flip-flop-o_n_4 03870.html
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:33 am
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I saw that, too.
The level of hypocrisy is stunning.
Good morning!
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:37 am
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:41 am
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Good morning! Nice time with the family yesterday?
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:13 am
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2010 should be an interesting election year.
The GOP doesn’t have idea one and has done nothing but grind the system to an almost dead stop.
The Dems on the other hand have allowed themselves to be painted as the party of corporate welfare in spite of TARP originating with Bush and a small number of them have overcome the majority to push back women’s rights.
My bet is that the election will be carried by whichever party can get out the vote by instilling hatred of the other side as opposed to any actual political agenda. The upcoming year is shaping up to be one ugly mudslinging campaign.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:18 am
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And isn’t that a sad commentary on human nature?
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:21 am
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It’s a sad commentary on the US.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:18 am
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It’s not going to be pretty.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:23 am
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What remains in play more than anything else I can foresee now is how badly the Teabags will fracture the GOP. If they win primaries, but cause the independents to recoil in fear and loathing, that could be the deciding factor.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:29 am
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am
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if there are Rethugs with an ounce of common sense, they are way too scared to stand up to the teabaggers and lunatics. The social conservatives own that party now, and every elected GOPer knows it.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:31 am
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Teabagging could be their downfall. They’ve been pandering to the baggers so it will be interesting to see if they keep doing it.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am
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watch the video of Barrasso talking with the tearful teabagger who called into CSPAN.
Not once does he attempt to correct the teabagger — he should have been so mortified that the caller admitted that Coburn was calling for a prayer for the death of Byrd, he should have at least attempted to correct that. But he just stood there like a deer in the headlights.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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The “deer in the headlights” syndrome is a hard one to counteract.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:40 am
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Thought this was interesting:
Much of the focus on the results of last month’s New York City elections was on Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s small victory margin, despite the more than $102 million he spent to secure a third term. But the elections also produced a seismic political shift that so far has gone largely unnoticed: Black, Hispanic and Asian residents made up a majority of voters in a citywide race for the first time.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/26/nyregion/26vote.html?hp
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:50 am
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And that may be the saving of us all.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:24 am
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I fear you are right.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:24 am
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I think the biggest mistake by the Dems has been allowing the batshit minority to control the narrative.
Even if the Dems ended up with 70 senators in 2010, I really wonder if they’d get anything done.
Not that I want them to behave like the W steamroller, but at some point you simply must tell the lunatics to sit down and shut up.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:30 am
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They’re always playing defense instead of offense. This will continue to be their biggest strategical error.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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I agree with both you and Kelly…perhaps they could start with making Lieberman a pariah…and then verbally attack every “teabagging” spectacle and call it for what it is: utter madness.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
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we can also make every effort to support candidates like Franken and Kucinich and Grayson and Boxer. We can send a loud message if people see donations coming from all over the nation to these progressives.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:35 am
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I, on the other hand, would like to see them behave exactly the way the GOP did under Bush and ram legislation down the throats of the defeated.
The biggest advantage to being the authoritarian party is that the GOP falls into lockstep and moves forward. This herding cats approach of the Dems is the reason I’m registered as an Independent. I find them hard to respect.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:37 am
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It’s also the reason the country and the party keeps moving politically to the right in an effort to appease the right, when they should be doing the opposite.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:39 am
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Exactly
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:48 am
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maybe if the progressive community was a little more noisy, it might be clear where the nation really sits.
if progressive voters sit out 2010 or 2012, the Dems will continue to move right.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am
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If they continue to turn out though it will only reinforce bad behavior and the strategists will think moving further toward the right was the correct thing to do.
In other words, they will continue to think they have the progressive wing by the balls and there is no choice for progressives but to support whatever nonsense the strategists want.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
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I don’t think it matters how noisy the progressives are, because they always get called fringe and radical and other names when they make a fuss.
The reality is that in order for the US to return to some kind of normalcy and/or economic security, policies must move left rapidly, otherwise there’s no hope for the middle class. The gap will keep widening. Letting Bush’s tax cuts expire is not enough to bring back industry and innovation to the US. With consumerism as a failed economic model because of the credit crisis, America must move toward a more protectionist trade stance. Foreign policies must change radically – stopping wars and cutting defense spending immediately. The tax code must be cleaned up and the IRS must start collecting corporate taxes by closing the loopholes that currently exist. None of this will happen so expect America to continue on the downward spiral.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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I think you are absolutely right, Kel…if we are silent, who is there to say that these people are utterly mad and dangerous to a civilized society?
Remember that old adage: Silence implies consent.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
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plus, they look like the majority, when in fact they are maybe 20% of the population, and that’s being generous
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
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It’s really up to the moderate and centrist Democrats to call out the teabaggers, not the progressives. The progressives have already called them out. It’s time for the entire Democratic party to call out the lunatics and expose them and the GOP.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
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I think most elections come down to the true independents who never vote party line.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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Yes, but a lot of Independents are disillusioned voters who have lost faith in both parties because both BS. That’s why it’s up to the Democrats to stop BSing and start talking truth and consequences.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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my husband is a true independent. if he and others like him would start complaining about the crazy, it would help.
he chooses to ignore them … he won’t even acknowledge their existence to discuss the matter. He tunes out almost all MSM as well.
while I understand his position, i do think it would be helpful if people like him would make a little noise.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
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Kelly, while my hubby is a Dem, he tends to be more open to other parties than I. However, he did not know who Lou Dobbs is, or Glenn Beck. Is it any wonder he sleeps like a baby.
December 26th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
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I understand why you feel that way, but if he and other Independents did make noise, what do you think it would achieve? Think about all the coverage teabaggers got and then think about the almost no coverage, the protesters in NYC got in 2004 during the Republican convention.
The problem is the media and it’s corporate bias, and the fact that Democrats in power need to speak out in revulsion against teabaggers and those who seek to perpetuate lies.
For instance, Grassley got the gun amendment into the healthcare bill, but he was encouraging the death panel lies. He is literally being rewarded by Democrats for being allowed keep that amendment in the bill when did not even vote for the bill.
December 26th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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They’ve bought into the myth that all viewpoints have equal value and are only decided by votes rather than reality.
The Centrists will NEVER call them out, because that’s the antithesis of there core beliefs as “Moderates”.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
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Agreed. The Democratic Party needs to refute every lie and do it in a civilized manner.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
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from the
Rove handbook:
“civilized” = weak
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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That may prove their undoing, Kel.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
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Yes they should, but the Centrists have built their entire careers upon being non-radical, child safe, no ideology, bland nothings. For them to ever stand up to anything would be to reverse the patterns of a lifetime.
For them to call the Teabags “perhaps mistaken” would have to entail an act of God. The Earth will pass away before they would engage in actual confrontation.
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
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It remains hard for people to keep all the facts in order. That is why I print out articles. So if I ever get a word in edgewise I can use it to advantage.
I think of it as a dissertation.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:47 am
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I’m getting close to wanting to see that also too.
when Al Franken told Liarman to stop talking, it was like oxygen to my soul
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:22 am
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there is no end to the hypocrisy. it truly is mind-boggling
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Good morning, y’all. 47 and partly cloudy.
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Countries across the Indian Ocean are marking the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic tsunami that killed almost 250,000 people.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8430675.stm
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Happy Boxing Day and Joyous Kwanzaa!
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December 26th, 2009 at 9:54 am
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Oh, Happy Day! I am so totally screwed, Babs. My sister overheard me talking to my niece about that ridiculous photograph book she gave everybody. Hell, I didn’t know that it was the brother of a friend of my niece. I don’t know him, do I? I just barely know her. Soooo I’ve got some fence mending to do, And a talk that has been long overdue. I hope it doesn’t rain this afternoon so I can walk over there.
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:01 am
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Best of luck to you, kitkat. It sounded like it was time to clear the air, anyway!
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:09 am
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Thanks, MH. I need all the luck and courage I can garner.
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:11 am
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:13 am
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Thanks,
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:25 am
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Just be honest and tactful at the same time. Say something positive and then hit her with the truth. Good luck!
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December 26th, 2009 at 10:54 am
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Deep cleansing breaths and “I” messages.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:26 am
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Good luck with that, KK. I’ve tried the long overdue talk with attempted fence -mending. Didn’t work out so well for me.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:32 am
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:46 am
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Well I gotta try. Sorry about yours.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:52 am
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you def gotta try, KK.
I’m at the point now I almost regret not putting “the talk” into much more harsh terms.
Last fall my mother sent my (Jewish) husband an email with some Christian song and jesus and soldiers floating over the White House.
He asked her to please not send religious or political emails, and he asked really nicely.
That set off a whole series of rants by her and her disinviting us to her home.
What he should have said was “I fought as a Marine in Vietnam. I protected you as a National Guard in the LA Riots. You can thank my Jewish ass now!”
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:56 am
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I think this has a nice ring to it…
“You can kiss my Jewish ass now”.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
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GMTA
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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I loove it.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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works for me! he should also have asked her what the hell she’s ever done for her country, but he would never do that.
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:56 am
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Amen and pass the ammunition.
Kel, YGFM
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
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:leghump:
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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And kiss it, too!!
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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They do seem to forget that, don’t they? Last night my nephew tried to start a Glenn Beck fan club meeting. When I got home i got on line and typed in “Glenn Beck Crying Vicks. It’s not like the info isn’t out there.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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Stay positive! I spent the day before Christmas with my brother and his family; we’ve finally healed a rift that lasted years. He didn’t even invite me to his wedding. He blocked my email and he always returned apology letters I’d written plus all the photos of my kids. And I was apologizing even though I really don’t believe my actions were wrong. There was a lot of anger there. We’re all hugs and laughter now. But both people have to have an open heart and be ready for that kind of reconciliation. Good luck!
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
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WOW! I admire you greatly.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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I’m glad you finally were able to heal what must have been a painful abcess.
Thanks for the luck. I need all I can get.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
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I am so glad. Rifts bewteen family (or friends) are such a heavy weight to carry.
My mantra (if that’s what it is ) is from Ghandhi: “Who am I to question where love is found when there is so little of it in this world.”
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
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So true. Both parties have to be ready.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
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I’ve lost all “readiness” at this point. She did not even acknowledge my children for the holidays.
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
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My mom’s only saving grace is that she leaves the grandies out of it. I am not happy with her, but I know, she loves my children like I do. I will not make up stuff about her to shore up my position. A few of my siblings will and do. I like to deal with the truth. It makes a bad situation bearable. I hope that makes sense.
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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In the end the truth is all we have. It makes sense to me.
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
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If I had a week, I would tell you about an experience I had. a psychologist told me through that experience, I got to a “state of grace” it was an awesome place to be. No anger. No hurt. No blame. It was all truth. The good the bad and the ugly. I have never felt so free. Prior to my experience, I was very close to going to the hospital for what I thought was the beginning of a nervous breakdown. I like the truth.
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December 26th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
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I have had to learn that, too. My sister has always turned from the truth when it did not fit her story. My niece keeps telling me not to rock the boat But I am tired beyond reason with not being able to speak out. I would rather stay home than have to censor everything I say.
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December 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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I find it kind of sad that people will do anything to hold their ‘position’ in a family, even if it is based on nothing real. That is the other lesson I learned. If whatever you have is base on something other than the truth and has too many conditions, it has no real value. At my age, I only want what is real.
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December 26th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
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It is indeed sad, luvo. See my comment above. The really sad thing is, if she quit trying to hold on to her position so hard, people would like her a lot better.
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December 26th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
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I meant my comment on the Daily Question.
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December 26th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
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It’ll be ok Kitkat.
Families are crazy entities. I feel a bit sorry for those who appear to struggle with just being nice. It sounds like your relative does a lot of projecting. Stick with the people who bring joy to your life. Find a place in your heart for those who do not. The people who don’t act loving and kind, need more of it than others. It makes sense in a weird sort of way. I happen to think you’re great!!! :hugs:
December 26th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
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It’s not the end of the world, luvo. I sometimes think it’s in the genes that she got from my Dad’s side of the family. Everybody in the family has had a problem with her at one time or another.
She is definitely a candidate for that critical thinking class that Kel is talking about.
December 26th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
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That’s beyond the pale, Kelly.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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I hope someday that will happen with my family. There are 8 of us siblings that have to find a way to get along. I feel badly for the 24 grandchildren that are somewhat caught in the crossfire. Thankfully, they find a way to stay connected with each other.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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Extended family is over rated.
Did I just say that?
Good morning to everyone!! I have missed you all. How was everyone’s holiday?
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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My, oh , my ….I remember you!!!
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
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How’s my playing-doctor friend?
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
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We’ve missed you too. Mine was okay except for the above mentioned.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
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Hi kitkat!! I’m sorry about your situation. I spent Xmas eve with half of my family. The other half were 4 blocks away. We are now in factions. I don’t know what to do about it. There are too many of us, too much hurt and anger at this point to get past. I have decided to spend my time and energy with my immediate family. The rest is peripheral. We had all four kids home, so my house is crazy. All I have done for the past 4 days is laugh, cook and do mountains of laundry. It is must easier to focus on my husband and kids than to obsess about the others. Gawd knows, my oldest son takes a lot of patience, humor and energy to deal with.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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I feel the same. I’ve got to focus on my brood. The rest is icing on the cake, and I’ve always been perfectly happy with a good hearty unfrosted cake.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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LOL. No that you mention it, icing can be over rated as well. Our broods, are what really matter right now. Heaven knows they need all of our attention and focus. Getting distracted by the negativity of anything peripheral, takes away from my own home. i won’t have it.
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
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Hi Luvo!
Hope you had a wonderful day! 
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December 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
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Happiest of holidays to you and yours BG&E. Thanks you. We did have a great day. I like it when my house is turned upside down!! Especially when there is an end in sight. I get to practice going Zen.
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