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Indian/Hindu, yes?<br><br>How about this \"don't f--k with me\" quote:<br><br><a href' \"http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/James_Mattis\" rel=\"nofollow\">\"I come in peace. I didn\u2019t bring artillery. But I\u2019m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I\u2019ll kill you all.\"</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:52:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875772, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867268": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "But, remember it's not the McCain campaign that's putting out these ads. And really, getting any sort of response is the ultimate goal, though an attack would suit the purpose better.<br><br>I doubt Bush and McCain appear on the stage at the RNC together. For exactly that reason.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:14:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867124, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879126": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL!<br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Arkansas Didn't Mean To Go Unanimous For Obama<br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/arkansas-didnt-mean-to-go_n_121922.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/arkans...</a><br><blockquote><i><br><br>According to Rebecca Gwatney from the Arkansas delegation, the last line of the state's roll call speech was cut off by the Secretary. Instead of casting all 47 votes for Barack Obama, they only meant to cast 37, with 8 votes for Hillary Clinton. (Two of the state's 47 delegates were absent.) When the chair announced all 47 votes for Obama, many delegates from other states rose to cheer the state for their unanimous statement, which now appears to have only been a clerical mistake.<br><br>\"It's no big deal,\" one Arkansas delegate told the Huffington Post.<br></i></blockquote>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:28:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877511": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "TruthSeeker,<br><br>I'm sure that your observations are insightful, as usual.  But...<br><br>I can't seem to get past the line \"her eyes seem to blink independently of each other.\"   Thus, I use my 1st blog abbreviation... ROTFLMAO", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:36:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "1a35274513047c4e9711c6feb4609dac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875870, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866760": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Oddly enough, the first time I saw AIP's ad in VA was right after Michelle's speech. My wife thought it was a McCain ad.<br><br>It's gonna get worse before it gets better. Obama can't respond to every single attack ad.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:16:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 17, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864412, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867786": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Hello-I think it's called slander.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:58:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "delfinajones", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867159, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878027": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "So lets have Obama give his speech in someones barn with no people and cows mooing their approval.Sheesh give it a rest where was your concern when the republicans  debated at the monument to Reagan with Air Force One in the background.If you are for Obama remember we are fighting a two front war. McCain and the republicans and their lapdogs in the media will say and find anything to say about what we about to accomplish.We will be strong and we will be triumphant in the end .If you are for McCain well , LETS GET IT ON!!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:12:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868812": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The \"SURGE\" was never argued in the public domain as something to take advantage of the situation I described. Your argument is that everything occured after the \"SURGE\".<br><br>By the way I thought you didn't like the idea of soldiers being victims. Soldiers know especially with a volunteer military that dying is part of their choice. But they should never die on the cheap as much of Rumsfield strategy did", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:00:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868659, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877517": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "my bad, it's Vote People, not Vote Now", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:37:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "72f4448149a58a2132eefff7e3eb0ba6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877477, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1881102": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "We better give Bill his standing ovation and chants, if only to ensure his Leonine ego will be placated.<br><br> We love you Bill, we love you Bill, now it's time for you to leave....<br><br>Heh", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_21:06:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878543": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "More ReThug mind games.   It's high time that Barack stopped reacting to the Republican noise machine, and go back to doing what he does well.<br><br>The Repubs criticize Barack for his oratory and large crowds.  But being able to communicate to large masses of people--and having people WANT to hear you everywhere you go--is a *good* thing.  <br><br>People criticized Michael Jordan for always wanting the basketball in his hands.  But Jordan outsmarted his critics by ... always having the ball in his hands.  <br><br>Barack needs to continue to play to his strengths, not conform to the weaker opponents' wishes.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:48:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "RonnieB", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878027, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1871889": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Micheline:<br><br>U go girl!!!<br><br>DATA!!!! Yes!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:46:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869506, "depth": 10, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866770": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Speaking of ads....<a href=\"http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/multimedia/details.aspx?id=357\" rel=\"nofollow\">here's Vets for Freedom's latest.</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:17:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867799": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thank you for that report craig. i've been waiting to feel you out on what you thought was happening", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:59:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865858, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875210": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "dj:    GOOD post!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;) LOL!   :&gt;)  See my post on the \"LETTER from another POW\"", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:45:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1871496, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1889409": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Lilytiger:   LOL!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)      :&gt;)    You sure can solve political problems!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-28_00:32:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1881102, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864225": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "And another thing:<br><br>Not ONLY did billary NOT SAY anything about being a WIFE, I looked at the position of her \"WEDDING RING???\" on her 3rd finger left hand.   IT IS TWISTED!!!  AND it doesn't LOOK like a set of wedding rings!!  It is a SINGLE ring with a SOLITARY stone!!  <br> <br> Which brings me to my humble opinion about the clintons' POST-EXTRA-MARITAL years.   I suggest that there was an agreement:<br><br>POST-NUPTUAL/POST-EXTRA-MARITAL/POST-PHILANDERING  AGREEMENT:<br><br>1.  Bull will FUND the Senatorial campaign of billary in New York.<br><br>2.  Bull will make all other candidates step aside so that billary CAN be the NY Senator!<br><br>3.  Bull will use his influence with African Americans to garner support for billary's Senatorial candidacy!  This includes playing his saxophone in Black churches!!<br><br>4.  Bull will buy a million dollar house in Harlem so that billary can establish a residence in NY!<br><br>5.  Bull will sleep in a SEPARATE BEDROOM  in said million dollar house!!<br><br>6.  Bull will make as many pricey speeches as necessary and involve himself in as many shady deals with foreign countries as necessary in order to get the funds necessary for billary to run for POTUS!<br><br>7.  Bull will try to keep his sexual dalliances at a non-newspaper/non-National Inquirer level!!    If billary hears 1 more tale [or hears of one more piece of tail],  IT IS OVER!!<br><br>8.  Bull will hug billary IN PUBLIC, but NO kissing.  Billary does NOT know where his mouth has been!<br><br>9.  Bull will understand that billary will make as FEW references to bull as my husband or I as his wife, as is possible!!<br><br>10.  Bull will NOT destroy billary's chances to become POTUS!!!  Bull will be a MONEY-MAKING MACHINE FOREVER!!!<br><br>In the words of Stevie Wonder:    SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED!!!   <br><br>It is so ordered!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:22:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876003": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Earmark in training---is a duckling still a duck?  You and I well know just because something is not listed, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Our current White House and all those missing e-mails is an example of that.  This was from 2006 by the way.  Many media sources have acknowledged John McCain tried to secure this earmark, but eventually it failed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:44:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875771, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879591": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I just burst out in tears.  I knew Obama was going to be the nominee but once Hillary released her votes and it was official tears started rolling down me face.  Then my sister called and said \"are you crying, too\"?  <br><br>Lord help me when he becomes President.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:55:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869352": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That woman was clearly chemically imbalanced.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:41:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867584, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876009": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I saw it; still looking into it. Since it's from 2003, gotta dig a bit.<br><br>FYI, I have a bigger problem with creating government programs that don't work than earmarks. Earmarks benefit the constituency; if not used excessively, they have their purpose.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:45:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875953, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867819": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The American people are stupid--we've had Bush for 8 years and handed over our unions, health care,jobs  to the corporations who bank abroad.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:01:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "delfinajones", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867184, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875347": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Do you people ever believe that people can change?  And besides this a rehash of the sixties which is not going to help resolve global warming etc.  I got news for you we no longer live in the 20th century but the 21st.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:55:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "514ece7311946709a77d340a35a81d09", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875153, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874938": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Does anyone out there in media land care much about BARACK OBAMA'S supporters and how THEY are feeling these days???", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:24:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "RonnieB", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866290": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Hillary Clinton\u2019s revealing purchase: A website called HRC2012<br>July 20, 2008<br>By Andrew Malcolm<br><br>Sometimes a website name is just a website name.<br><br>Maybe the move by a company that's worked closely with the former first lady is just what it seems: yet another step by Hillary Rodham Clinton to prepare for another run for the Senate from New York in four years. Or another run for the White House. We won't know, of course, for some time.<br><br><br>Happy Hillary Clinton now raising funds for a 2012 race and just bought a web name HRC2012<br><br>But that comes with the news, as reported in The Ticket early the other morning, that Clinton has urgently requested her 2008 general election supporters to approve transfer of their unusable donations for this year's presidential race over to her 2012 Senate campaign.<br><br>(And then, potentially, into a new presidential campaign fund, as she did with $10 million of her surplus 2006 Senate campaign funds).<br><br>If this year's donors don't approve that transfer soon, Clinton must return the '08 money by Aug. 28.<br><br>The respected blogger Marc Ambinder of <a href=\"http://TheAtlantic.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">TheAtlantic.com</a> is reporting tonight that a company associated with Clinton's top advance team leaders, the Markham Group, purchased that domain name on June 8.<br><br>June 8th? Why does that ring a bell? Why, that's the very next day after her \"I-give-up-and-heartily-support Obama\" speech where her family was dressed for a funeral.<br><br>Clinton sources told Ambinder the New York senator was committed to helping elect Obama on Nov. 4, but she wanted to keep her options open for later. Imagine that in a seasoned politician.<br><br>Come 2012 Clinton would have to choose which race she'd enter. Two years ago in her first Senate reelection bid, her main website was <a href=\"http://HillaryClinton.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">HillaryClinton.com</a>, which she still has. Plus <a href=\"http://HillPac.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">HillPac.com</a> for her political action committee and another one for her '08 campaign debt donations.<br><br>So why would she need another website with 2012 in it, unless\u2026. Her disappointed presidential campaign supporters may take heart. But will they still help elect another Democrat this November? Or sit it out and let '12 fall to her?<br><br>We are just six weeks out from Clinton's '08 surrender to Barack Obama. And, surely, everyone knows exactly what that means: only 223 weeks left until the 2012 election.<br><br>Source:  Los Angeles Times", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_06:52:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866803": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Significant? LOL", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:22:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865930, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874488": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The Politico has a piece that focuses on the danger of John McCain's temper. McCain has a long and storied history of blowing up at his colleagues and the question really needs to be asked whether a man with such an angry temperament and who is prone to an overly hawkish foreign policy should be President. This is hugely important issue and one that has not been adequately talked about to this point. <br><br>A few examples:<br>Conservative Bill Bennett said McCain was irresponsible and intemperate. \"William Bennett, the former education secretary, the prominent conservative who came very close to endorsing you a few days ago, called some of your comments irresponsible and intemperate. He talks about an emerging pattern with you in which -- and this is a quote -- \"you portray those with whom you disagree as not just wrong, but wicked.\" [CNN, 3/2/2000]<br><br>Dobson: McCain has a legendary temper. \"Family founder James Dobson -- talk to tens of millions of people each day. [...] McCain's tone was certainly on Dobson's mind when he issued a stinging anti-endorsement on Super Tuesday. He mentioned various issues, but Dobson also said the senator 'has a legendary temper and often uses foul and obscene language.'\" [AP, 2/16/08]<br><br>McCain \"Scuffled\" with 92 Year-Old Strom Thurmond.  \"In January 1995, McCain was midway through an opening statement at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing when Chairman Strom Thurmond asked, 'Is the senator about through?' McCain glared at Thurmond, thanked him for his 'courtesy' (translation: buzz off), and continued on. McCain later confronted Thurmond on the Senate floor. A scuffle ensued, and the two didn't part friends.\" [Washingtonian, 2/97]<br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-bergmann/angry-man-mccain_b_121553.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-bergmann/angr...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:05:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876537": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You're not imagining things. There is a straight up Mandingo-psyche going on with these women and the men too.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:20:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875870, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867322": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Did anyone see the Sista who was interviewed on CNN last night after Hillary's speech? Yo! Why was homegirl crying like she was testifying? I didn't see all of it--but it was a good 5 minutes long. Basically, she went on about how she is usually the one rallying up the troops to vote--but this year someone might have to convince her. And then she went on to say, with lots of choked back tears \"You know she sounded presidential! You know she did!...\" WITSH kind of foolishness is that. <br><br>If I find the video, I will post it.<br><br>I wish I could be a fly on the wall when she gets back home.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:20:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "8dc785b0a28ee7b059c3c2d2e1eaa715", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 15, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875517": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What gets me..<br><br>She said \"His resume...\"<br><br>She said would you hire someone right out of Harvard to be the CEO?   WTF?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:07:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875349, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869375": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town:  I was looking for information on \"McAncient's\" spending when I asked if he had to USE UP a certain amount of campaign funds B4 he could start using the PUBLIC FUNDING???<br><br>Maybe there is no rule like this.<br><br>that's why I'm just askin'  :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:42:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867330, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879644": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "a-men", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:00:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "72b9a2be2c4a08c57671c94d1004cf88", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879617": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "definitely an emotional moment. i am very young and never thought i'd see this happen anytime soon. i really doubted that it'd happen. thank God that it did.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:57:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "nickwah22", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1879591, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867330": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Actually it's forcing McCain to spend money in a state he shouldn't have to spend money in at all.  This the first time in my entire life that I've seen a Presidential campaign ad in Virginia.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:20:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867088, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876037": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Well, if it failed......", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:47:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876003, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875014": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "But will Clinton supporters choose Obama? <a href=\"http://theloop21.com/news/will-hillarys-supporters-choose-obama\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://theloop21.com/news/will-hillarys-support...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:31:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "BeeJayGee", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870990, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878625": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My state senator Artur Davis seconded the nomination! Hopefully, the next African-American Senator!<br><br>Al-Obama!<br><br>Yes, we cast 48 votes for Barack Obama!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:55:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "JJai", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878375, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875016": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LET ME DEBUNK THIS LIE<br><br>In 2006, John McCain and fellow Arizona Senator teamed up to direct $10 million ($2 mil over five years) for a law center at the University of Arizona named in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist.----New York TImes atricle dated Feb. 18, 2006.......SOUNDS LIKE AN EARMARK TO ME.<br><br><br>John McCcain also once  claimed lobbyists were \"birds of prey\"  however his whole damn political team are  composed of lobbyists.  I guess we can assume they are eating his brains, that's why he can't remember shit.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:31:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1873404, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868361": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm glad Clinton said that she said.  I was hopeful that she would have taken the opportunity to specifically admonish the media for stirring the pot and creating a fight where there was none.   She didn't, and so this phoney issue remains in the media for as long they (and/or she) want it to.<br><br>I guess the rest of us will just have to take our cues from that Obama guy.  You know ... <br><br>the Democratic Nominee for President.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:21:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "RonnieB", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865858, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879116": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You may be on to something...<br><br>They seem too \"fired up, and ready to go\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:28:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878966, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868367": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm not sure if this link has been posted about John McCain's son.  It deals with a Nevada bank in trouble and Andrew K. McCain's resignation from the board.<br><br><a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121876461747243159.html?mod=special_page_campaign2008_topbox\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121876461747243...</a><br><br>If this was happening in the Obama camp the media would be spinning this 24/7.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:22:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "256360e869a703dbab753ac20b135bb7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864273": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Jed Said:  Sebelius keep the 8 - 11 \"McAncient\" houses issue alive!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/gov-sebelius-hits-on-mccains-h.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/gov-sebelius-h...</a><br>Sebelius Hits on McCain's Homes<br><br>\"There's no place like home(s).\"   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:33:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875026": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Alexander:   LOL   :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:32:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874869, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874006": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The fact that Republicans bring this up, smacks of desperation.  If you take it their reasoning to a quasi-logical conclusion, because both Obama and Ayers served on the same board, he is sympathetic to domestic terrorists...but what about Ayers' students, the administration, his colleagues at the university, the people that funded his organization, the other people that served on his boards, the people in his neighborhood, and on and on and on...If what he did was really so offensive and repugnant, why didn't the community as a whole have him run out of town?  <br><br>I think he was a jackass for what he did several years ago, and deserved to go to jail for it, but he was tried by the judicial system and ultimately not convicted because of improper behavior by the prosecutor.  Let it go.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:02:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "ef781b639c890767ebd1ce99011c3afa", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870023, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878104": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL , remember they take pride in their ignorance.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:17:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877755, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876957": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nope, no lessons learned at all. <br><br>I'll be <a href=\"http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/2553367/Evangelicals-asked-to-pray-for-rain-at-Barack-Obama-nomination.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">praying for rain.</a> Maybe then we won't be forced to see this-and hear the right wing outrage that's slowly building.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:50:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875144": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BeeJayGee:    Some WILL.   Some won't.   How's that for a FIRM, positioned answer!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:40:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875014, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867358": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The Catholic Church recently strongly rebuked Nancy Pelosi for her gross mischaracterization of Catholic teaching regarding abortion. Denver Archbishop Chaput recently stated that Joe Biden, a man of presumed 'integrity'  should not present himself for communion because of his pro-abortion stance.<br><br>For conservative, Catholic Democrats opposed to abortion, as well as Catholic Hispanic voters, this is a major issue. <br><br>IMO, this is one of the main reasons McCain is making inroads with moderate voters.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:23:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880933": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If McCain picks a pro-choice running mate...buh-bye right wing evangelicals.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:52:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880711, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880160": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Rob M - no need to rehash this again.  Both D and S know this information already as we discussed it quite a few times on JJP. <br><br>We get it, they know it . . . . just let it go.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:33:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868543, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875553": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "No its not. Its what she said, but that doesnt concern her at all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:10:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874120, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874684": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "From:   HuffPost:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julian-e-zelizer/barack-obama-does-not-hav_b_121716.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julian-e-zelizer/...</a><br>Barack Obama Does Not Have To Be Jimmy Carter<br><br>This author says that there are major differences between these 2 people AND that Mr. Obama's presidency WILL BE BETTER!!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:07:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869415": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sepia:  Thanks!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)  Continuing to look for ANY information to \"DISS THAT DUDE!!!\"    :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:45:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869112, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867881": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think the Pumas posted it on PUMAPAC.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:05:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "delfinajones", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867322, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868394": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I understand you completely.<br><br>Cerebral isn't my strong suit, but I try.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:24:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866171, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879661": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "No I thought the Obama camp would pull it off and trick people that those columns were already sitting in the middle of a football field. I wonder where those columns came from in that 3rd picture of McCain? Perhaps they just sprang up from a state of chaos like Zeus", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:02:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878002, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864305": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Bull Will Not attend Mr. Obama's Speech at Convention.  HRC will.<br><br><a href=\"http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/source-bill-clinton-will-not-attend-obamas-invesco-speech/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26...</a><br><br>Well, he's got ta keep making speeches in order to retire billary's debt.  So he's excused!<br><br>Additionally, he really doesn't want ta here what a REAL \"First Black President\" sounds like!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:40:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867378": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yeah, me too. I don't remember any in '04, and I wasn't here in 2000.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:25:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867330, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880692": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I've been crying for 18 months. damn!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:27:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880006, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864382": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Elizabeth Edwards ain't receivin' and, therefore, ain't quite feelin' the luv:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/article/d92pr9500/elizabeth-edwards-role-in-hiding-husbands-affair-questioned-political-ambitions-jeopardized.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.newser.com/article/d92pr9500/elizabe...</a><br>Elizabeth Edward's Role in Hiding Husband's Affair Questioned:  Political Ambitions Jeopardized?<br><br>Word on the street which keeps     \"Stayin' Alive!\"  [BGees]    is that she was tryin to protect BOTH of their political careers!!  <br><br>Also noted that she keeps a political diary on the Daily Kos!   Hmmm!?  :&gt;)  :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:57:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877111": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "That came to mind, but then a saw a replica of Air Force Once.  WTF?!<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:51 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:04:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876945, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877114": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BREAKING NEWS!!!!<br>The media is calling McCain a liar, but dont worry since he was a POW it wont matter<br><a href=\"http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/08/from-the-fact-c.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/08...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:04:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1871484": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Teacher:  Co-sign!   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:43:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866012, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868413": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It is called guilt by association. Obama was never a member of the group. Nor was he an advocate of the group .  This is just a distraction.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:26:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "514ece7311946709a77d340a35a81d09", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867932, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876607": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Really? How did you find out about this?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:25:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875930, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874112": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LOL.....yeah, right. Don't play innocent. You knew exactly what you were doing.<br><br>;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:03:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1873487, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865858": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "\"Barack Obama is my candidate and he must be our President.\"<br><br>I guess I'm not seeing how this isn't a strong enough statement that she believes Barack is ready to be President.<br><br>\"The future of our nation and the health and safety of our children hangs in the balance if Barack isn't elected president.\"<br><br>If you were not convinced with her delivery, so be it. But the words she delivered were unequivocal.<br><br>\"No way. No how. No McCain.\"<br><br>I expect that to be used in an ad that appears during the RNC.<br><br>Even if there's something going on behind the scenes, the theater she put on to our faces was very good.<br><br>\"Were you just in this for me?\"<br><br>She gave Michelle Obama propers, praised her speech, and said she would be a great First Lady.<br><br>I'm not seeing any reaction to that here. Maybe I scrolled through the comments too quickly.<br><br>She's meeting with her delegates at lunch tomorrow where she's expected to encourage them to vote for Barack in the abbreviated roll call vote in the afternoon.<br><br>I'll get a report from two friends from my past who intend to attend.<br><br>I've now spoken with more than 100 Hillary delegates face to face. Three quarters of them are voting for Barack in the roll call.<br><br>McCain's campaign chimed in with a silly press release that nitpicked what she didn't say instead of focusing on what she did say. Even with my dislike and mistrust of most things Clinton, I'm just not going to get riled up by something that came out of the McCain's campaign.<br><br>The energy on the convention floor cannot be felt on the television.<br><br>I'm beginning to believe there will be no shenanigans tomorrow.<br><br>We shall see.<br><br>This convention is changing me. It's no longer about my feelings for Hillary and Bill.<br><br>It's about winning.<br><br>We can't take any votes for granted. If Clinton Democrats are more likely to vote for Barack because his supporters stop openly trashing the Clintons, then I'm prepared to stop openly trashing the Clintons.<br><br>This election is too important.<br><br>I want to win.<br><br>It's no skin off my ass to censor myself unless or until I get new evidence.<br><br>If I can't say anything good about Hillary and Bill, I'm not going to say anything at all.<br><br>I even waved a big white Hillary sign on cue. And then those big unity placards.<br><br>You could almost feel the unity in the place.<br><br>I want to win.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_04:56:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877636": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2008/08/presumptuous_gr.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2008/08/p...</a><br><br>Seriously, does the GOP think \"google\" is a hidden secret?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:46:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877460, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880711": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Growing buzz is that McCain is picking a woman, either Kay Bailey Hutchinson or Carla Fiorina, the former moderate on abortion rights and the latter either moderate or pro-choice.  It's difficult to believe that Senator Obama didn't weigh this possibility when deciding to not pick Hillary, but it's difficulty to see how he can check-mate this.  It effectively castrates Biden who was picked to be an attack dog.  He can't attack a woman.  And with both of them not being rabid pro-lifers, it would be difficult to cast them as \"traitors\" to their gender.  <br><br>I know Senator Obama made his decision based on how he wanted to govern, but you gotta' win before you govern.  Damn!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:30:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1871496": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sorry about the double post.<br>Trust Me<br><br>\"You're a financial planner and you want to invest my retirement savings in scratch tickets?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You're a plumber and you're going to fix my clog with a stick of dynamite?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You're a firefighter and you're going to put out the flames with gasoline?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You're a jeweler and you're going to fix my Rolex with a hammer?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You\u2019re a nuclear physicist and you're giving out 'free samples' of enriched uranium to children?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You're a surgeon and you're using a rusty hacksaw?\" <br>    \"Trust me. I was a POW.\"<br><br>\"You\u2019re the Republican candidate for president and you want to fix the country's problems even though you don\u2019t know much about the economy, you don\u2019t know how to use the internet, you don\u2019t know how many houses you own or what kind of car you drive, you admit you don\u2019t think clearly when you\u2019re tired, you make frequent gaffes on foreign policy, you think offshore drilling is a short-term solution to high gas prices, you support torture and keeping the Guantanamo prison open, you make rash decisions and statements from which you have to quickly backtrack, you have an explosive temper on a hair trigger, your idea of health care reform is 'wear more sunscreen,' you're for stem cell research except when it's done on stem cells because you consider them all American citizens, and you voted to support the policies of the worst president ever 100 percent of the time this year?\" <br>    \"Trust me, my friends. I was a POW.\"<br><br>Only in Republicanland.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:43:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874796": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "From HuffPost:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/bob-novak-writes-in-to-ad_n_121724.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/bob-no...</a><br>Bob Novack Writes To Advocate AGAINST LIEberman<br><br>Says that LIEberman doesn't know enough about Repug politics!!<br><br>LIEberman is C-O-N-F-U-S-E-D-man, IMHO!!!  Soooooo!!??    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:14:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880203": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I flip...er push the button...between C-span and MSNBC because I want to see Rachel slap Pat and see Keith and Tweety tear up. I also want to see the speeches. CNN and Fox hold no NO appeal for me.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:37:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878808, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866892": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm so spick of the pundits I could spit. Ive decided to hold out out hope that the person who will put forth directly in his speech that Obama is ready to lead will be a person who has been in the position before, Bill.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:33:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864041, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866946": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "@ Town: \"I think it's telling that she didn't describe herself as a proud wife tonight.\"<br><br>PREACH! I noticed they very same thing. I was like wow, she never mentioned her husband. I wouldn't be surprised if they are planning a seperation. Its pretty clear she's not in-love with him anymore. Even when she shouted out his term in office and the surplus he left, she said \"President Clinton\" as if she didn't have a personal connection with him.<br><br>I'm not going to harbor on the things she didn't say...but I have to respect her recognizing the female Moses that is Harriet Tubman. Greatest moment in that speech.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:39:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "b8b9328e61e0094ae18e247c922f9dc7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867406": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2008/08/27/sot.hillary.supporter.cnn\" rel=\"nofollow\">Here is the video</a>...see some of these people can't be reached...not even if Hill walked up to Barack and gave him a big fat kiss on the cheek!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:28:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "8dc785b0a28ee7b059c3c2d2e1eaa715", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867322, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865871": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "TruthSeeker:  Hey - sharing your ire!!  BUT, it's going ta B O.K.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_04:59:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865691, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869460": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "pinksun:   Thank you!  :&gt;)  Just got a call from my Detroit sister on this 2.  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>She invests energy in this matter on a DAILY BASIS!!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:48:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866939, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872238": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You know, I appreciated it because I thought Charles was 'being real'. And yes, he's a poor boy from Alabama. If not for basketball, he knows where he would be in life, and Charles, for all my criticisms of him, has never forgotten that. <br><br>When he spoke about the Elders being ' in shock', I completely agreed with him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:49:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868485, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864343": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I don't know why anyone is surprised. At least she didn't say ' My Opponent'<br><br>LOL", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:49:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864118, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877936": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good for you....C-Span is the way to go.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:06:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874931, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867932": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "How is it slander? What is factually incorrect?<br> <br>Obama\u2019s own response boils down to this: \u201cAyers tossed bombs a long time ago, and who cares what he thinks now?\u201d  <br><br>If plenty of people care about Presidential candidates who feel comfortable with bomb-tossers as friends, and the more Obama keeps the story alive, the more the media will pay attention and more voters will discover this connection.<br><br>Demanding a criminal probe into a group that works for political advocacy and bullying people through the Department of Justice as a candidate will cause reasonable people to wonder what will happen if Obama gets elected. Most Americans will see this as Obama trying to silence someone with an inconvenient political point of view.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:07:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867786, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864354": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I think OBama should have shoved Bubba into tonight to with Hillpatine. Get rid of both of them in one shot. Let tomorrow be Biden's night. Share Thursday with Al Gore.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:52:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877667": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Wow.  Who the freak cares!?!?  Seriously.  Barack could stub his big toe and people would have a problem with it.  Why must everything have this larger meaning?  But, thanks for giving me the heads up so I can avoid the ass hatery coming from the Republicans, Democrats, and punditry for the next three weeks.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:48:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "ef781b639c890767ebd1ce99011c3afa", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878692": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Arkansas cast all 47 votes for Obama<br><br>In a call by Clinton in the name of unity.....", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:59:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878375, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865893": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Craig:  This surely bespeaks the phrase  - \"You had ta B there!\"   Thank you for sharing the \"feeling tone!\"  :&gt;)    :&gt;)  And for the analysis!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:03:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877755": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Please excuse me but I just have to jump in here.<br>Greek columns and architecture are core to our country and  founding fathers'  who greatly respected aristotlelian logic and Greek thought . Which is exactly why the buildings look as they do in the capital. Read a book and try to truly understand a point of departure that is core to this country. Morons. I know your loving that 'HEE HAW' white trash point of view the republicans are pushing.You are embarrassing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:54:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "melanctha", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879727": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I got tears. I didn't think I would. <br><br>President?<br><br>One step at a time. I have to get through Thursday's speech first.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:08:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1879591, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869489": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "thanks for this", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:51:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866121, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870195": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It doesn't matter how many more votes he did or didn't get. He's the nominee and her job was to bring her supporters to him. It's the Democratic Convention, but it is all about the presidency.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:31:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "taritac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868480, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865908": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Lest we 4-get:  Detroit Mayor Could Face Removal<br><br><a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603153.html?wpisrc=newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a><br><br>The Michigan governor sets a hearing to decide Kilpatrick's future.  No specific date was given, however.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:06:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878966": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yeah I was wondering if because the sheer number of delegates the two states have, if they will come later to put him over.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:19:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Honey01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878874, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866936": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That's not big.<br><br>Or significant, considering where it's posted.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:38:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865930, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876666": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Is anyone showing up for the Rethugs rally for OLD RICH WHITE CON MEN<br>Schwarzenegger May Skip GOP Convention<br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/schwarzenegger-may-be-no_n_121831.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/schwar...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:29:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866939": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The hearing is September 3rd.<br><a href=\"http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080827/NEWS01/808270379\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:38:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "fec7e2365db7b4c9d03ffdc0332af927", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865908, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874109": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Stop watching", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:03:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1872260, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1863870": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "From PoliticalInaction.com:<br><br>August 27, 2008<br><a href=\"http://www.politicalinaction.com/2008/08/bill-clintonwhat-everyone-is-misreading.html#links\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bill Clinton.....what everyone is misreading..... </a><br><br><br><i>The drive by media, and Bill Clinton's friends/advisors, are pushing one singular narrative: That Bill Clinton is steamed he was called a racist in the primary, he blames Obama for it, and that is why he is not eager to help Obama. But I am not buying it for a second.<br><br>Bill Clinton is a seasoned politician. He can take a punch. He understands the game. What he doesn't like is not being a part of it. What the long primary showed was that he is no longer the focal point of that family, his wife is, and I think it drives him nuts, and will lead him to continue to try and undermine Obama and Hillary.<br><br>Obama isn't trying to paper over Bill Clinton, but he is also not actively courting him. Obama is dealing strictly with Hillary, and that, I believe, is why Bill is so upset. By Obama focusing all his attention on Hillary, Obama is further alienating Bill Clinton from the political game he loves. Yes, Clinton is a former president, but his wife has the juice now.<br><br>So for the next 24 hours, the press is going to analyze over and over the Bill impact and why there is a rift. The answer is that Bill Clinton is still a politician with considerable skill and desire to play the game, but no one is asking him too and he knows no one will. So he is doing the only thing he knows how to do: stir up trouble by acting disinterested and giving tepid endorsements at best to Obama. He is being a child. He is the kid in the freezer isle at the grocery store throwing a tantrum. He wants everyone to pay attention to him again. He wants to be the center of attention, and what is killing him the most though, is that now it is and forever will be, Hillary.<br><br>Bill Clinton is jealous of his wife more than he is jealous of Obama. Her losing the race for presidency was a deathblow to Bill Clinton's dreams. Had she went on to be president, he would still be considered the puppet master and he would be a world player again. But now, she has battled through a tough primary and lost, and at the very least has assumed the role of top political animal in the Clinton household. Now she will try and go on to be a great senator, while Bill is just a former president doing charity work. He no longer has any way to play with the levers of power, and it is eating him alive.<br><br>He is a small, petty, jealous, and selfish man. He can't stand that his wife is the top power broker in the household now. No matter what he says tomorrow night...I fully expect him to continue to his childish antics through November, and if Obama wins, beyond.<br><br>What worries me most is that him and Carville have something cooking for tomorrow's speech...just some way to stick it to Obama.</i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_01:11:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880181": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "TruthSeeker:    :&gt;)    :&gt;)  ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!   LOL!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:35:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875233, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868480": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Helloooooo, Obama didn't get that many more votes than Hillary...Even without Florida they were pretty evenly split.  It's the Democratic Convention, not the Barack Obama Convention.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:32:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "jonster", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867728, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869506": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Leftist?  The board that both men sat on included the following:<br><br>    Laura S. Washington, Board Chair*<br>    Ida B. Wells-Barnett University Professor and Fellow of the DePaul Humanities Center<br><br>    Jesus G. Garcia, Vice Chair*<br>    Executive Director, Little Village Community Development Corporation<br><br>    William C. Ayers<br>    Distinguished Professor of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago<br><br>    Lee Bey<br>    Director of Media and Governmental Affairs, Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP<br><br>    Doris Salomon Chagin<br>    Category Manager - Ethnic Markets, BP Products North America<br><br>    Beth E. Richie<br>    Professor and Head of the Department of African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago<br><br>    Patrick M. Sheahan<br>    Executive Director, Public Affairs, UBS Investment Bank<br><br>    Charles N. Wheatley<br>    President, Sahara Enterprises, Inc.<br><br>    Lucia Woods Lindley<br>    Board Member Emeritus<br><br>    Kristin Patton*<br>    Secretary<br>The charity does a lot of work  for the city of Chicago/<br><br>Moreover, any who lives in Hyde Park which is predominantly conservative  has ran into Ayers.  <br><br>I noticed that you make a lot assumption s about Obama that in reality that are not true.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:53:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "514ece7311946709a77d340a35a81d09", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869268, "depth": 9, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875139": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Good question.   Apparently not.  There were many delegates present who were overjoyed at being able to cast a vote for Obama.  I can't recall seeing them interviewed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:40:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874938, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868485": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I saw the interview too.  Maybe it was just me but at the end of the interview it seemed like Barkley got a bit verklempt talking about Obama's campaign.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:32:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867739, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876358": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://craighickman.blogspot.com/2008/08/unity.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Unity: With Photos</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:08:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870023": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "In todays \"see what lying gets you\" news:<br><br>Ayers Linked To GOP Governor Through University<br><br>The campaign season's hottest gotcha game -- six degrees of William Ayers -- has suddenly become a bit more complicated for John McCain and the Republican Party.<br><br>It turns out that Ayers, a 60s-era radical and former Weathermen member, is linked to GOP Gov. Mark Sanford through their work for the University of South Carolina.<br><br>Since 2005, Ayers has held the title of \"distinguished scholar\" at USC for participating in an education project. He has attended various university events, been praised highly by school administrators, even published columns on university's website. Meanwhile, Sanford holds the position of Ex-Officio Chairman of USC's Board of Trustees.<br><br>True, that \"link\" is basically meaningless; no one suggests that Sanford endorses anything that Ayers has said or done over the years.<br><br>But that's precisely the point, according to the Obama campaign, which is gearing up for another round of Ayers coverage on Tuesday, when records are released for an education group that Obama chaired and Ayers co-founded. <br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/ayers-linked-to-gop-gover_n_121363.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/ayers-...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:23:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 15, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874120": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "His resume......that's what concerns her.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:03:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867584, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868489": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sure they are diverse, there are many 'salad-bar' Catholics who like to pick and choose which teachings of the church they will abide. Now the issue has come front and center as Democrats try to reach out but their efforts to reconcile their position has been met head on with the Archbishops of the Catholic Church who have set the record straight.<br><br>Working-class and Hispanic voters may take special note, especially if they also support our troops.<br><br>Dems have always been proud of the support they recieve from Catholics and their vote is important to their electoral success, so I still assert that is a possible problem for Obama.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:32:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868131, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865930": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Found this on Black Web Portal:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.blackwebportal.com/nuforums/vm.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=3967\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.blackwebportal.com/nuforums/vm.cfm?F...</a><br><br>Reasons why \"McAncient\" is unfit to be POTUS!!!<br><br>Big and significant LIST!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:11:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880267": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "moved", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:41:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879757": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "With bamboo shoots and all.<br><br>Sorry was that over the line? Well I spent five years in a home that wasn't my own eating rice and surrounded by people who were my enemies.<br><br>Then I moved from that rental.<br><br>Heh", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:12:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869519": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:   I don't have TV One.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   SORRY.    :&gt;(         I forgot to ask who was this Paul Porter, in order to get a feel for his credibility.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>My bad!!!   :&gt;)      :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:54:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867739, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866960": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Random thought: for those of you with XM radio, there's a channel called POTUS '08 (I think it's 130) that's broadcasting the whole convention, including all the miscellaneous speakers before the big names. Best of all, there's no commentary, short of them telling you what's actually going on.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:40:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875153": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "If Republicans are so desperate, if this doesn't matter why is the Obama campaign trying to get the add pulled at the expense of being accused of stifling free speech?<br><br>Ayers: Obama's  'guy in my neighborhood, TRW's \"jackass', America's 'unrepentant, domestic terrorist.\"<br><br>\"why didn't the community as a whole have him run out of town? \"<br>What you don't know about Chicago is...A LOT.<br><br>One of the first education reform grants made by the Chicago Annenberg Challenge was to former SDS leader turned Maoist (aka communist0 Mike Klonsky, a friend of Bill Ayers from back in the day who until recently had a blog at the Obama site until he was outed.<br><br>.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:41:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874006, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1881300": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I hear you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_21:24:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880160, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867118": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Vets for Freedom always hits the mark.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:58:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866770, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1881070": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It's about  ISSUES. I don't care who McCain choses as a running mate. If Mc<br>cain were to pimp a women it will be seen for what it is, a ploy. He is known misogynist and no one will be fooled beyond the already lost and turned out. Stop the distracting memes.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_21:03:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "melanctha", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880711, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864412": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "From TPM:   <br><br>Obama Ad Responding To Ayers Spot Now Running In Virginia, Too<br><br><a href=\"http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/obama_ad_responding_to_ayers_s.php\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com...</a><br><br><br>p.s.  I tried to delete the Rangel post, 'cause It was today already!  Sorry.  :&gt;(", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_03:07:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 18, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866974": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm hoping the same thing. The Clintons have <i>one more chance</i> with me. Bill had better come correct.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:42:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "taritac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866892, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875679": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Here is the link to the article<br><br><a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603894.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a><br><br>Obama sought funding for a hospital and a nursing school.  The nursing school received 192,000 at Xavier University to support the nursing program  Xavier Nursing school graduates more Latino and AA nurses than any private school in the Illinois.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.sxu.edu/son/default.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.sxu.edu/son/default.asp</a><br><br>The hospital, Thorek Memorial Hospital, Obama requested funds for a Cancer Research Center.  The hospital has extensive cancer treatment programs.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.thorek.org/site/epage/33162_562.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.thorek.org/site/epage/33162_562.htm</a><br><br>Obama list all earmark request on his website.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:19:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "b1e8e18ba31ae1e4c8fe371561db8970", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1873404, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866980": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't know why you think that, he has more money than McCain.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:43:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "msmartin", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 16, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875688": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Isn't it amazing? The winners' supporters are the disenfranchised ones. Didnt think that could be done but guess what, it most certainly can.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:20:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874938, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880812": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It is real easy to get bent out of shape about Bush, elitism and educational policy. In the case of the military joining up, and w/ all that entails, has always been a way to get an education and/or skills especially AfricanAmericans. Remember that white people lynched AfricanAmerican soldiers upon their return after WWI", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:43:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877838, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876717": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yeah.   Well he needs to switch to hockey for a couple periods, break somebody's jaw,  then go back to the chess game.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:33:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865994, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869552": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "taritac:   co-sign!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:56:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866813, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876776": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Cool.  Thanks Craig.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:37:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876358, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879282": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "CA had a number of delegates that had to return home and they are trying to get the alternates together before they cast their vote.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:29:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "pcmadison", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878750, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866995": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I hope he makes a liar outta me...but he's probably not going to make an effort to say \"he's ready to lead\".<br><br>I bet you a nickel, he'll say something like when I was president, we did this, we did that and we can again, vote democratic! <br><br>That is all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:45:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "b8b9328e61e0094ae18e247c922f9dc7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866892, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875473": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Point of contention:  John Mccain DID attempt to get an earmark for this project.He sponsor a bill for this earmark and it failed.  So he CANNOT unequivocally claim he has  not sought out earmarks.<br><br>Here are some links for your viewing pleasure:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-05-15-mccainland_N.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2...</a><br><br>New York Times Article:<br><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/18/politics/18earmark.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/18/politics/18ea...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:04:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875223, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874900": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Uh huh. Right.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:21:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874746, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869051": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks so much for your words Craig.<br><br>I'm really trying to put my disgust about the antics of Clinton and her supporters aside, but it's really hard. I'm scared to put my trust into them again.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:19:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865858, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869564": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://thewhitehouseblack.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">thewhitehouseblack.com</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:57:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "da94ad9bfacee1c8f91a4c7f9c2b30d4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874685": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "He doth extrapolate a lot.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:07:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1873487, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868543": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "More muddy boots thinking.<br>The \"SURGE\" has become a term for the outcome in Iraq not what it actually was. The so called surge was the injection of more brigades to bring the number of soldiers on the ground  up by about 40k. <br>What made the situtation change was 3 fold. One, AQ over reached and alienated the local Sunni base w/ thier fundamentalist view of Sunni Islam. Gen Petreaus took advantage of this by arming and funding those Sunni's who snitched out the AQ infrastructure.<br><br>Two, Sadr maintained his truce against the coalition forces such that soldiers were available for other duty and not having to watch their backs in Shi'a areas.<br><br>Three, because coalliton forces never had enough troops to maintain order, the Sunni's and Shi'a cleansed mixed neighborhoods of each others adherents. This provide a degree of security in what became their fortress.<br><br>The reality is had the first two had not occured all the increase of soldiers would have done is provide more targets whether they stayed in Fort Apache or ventured out into the cities and countryside.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:37:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866770, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865990": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "From Black Web Portal:<br><br>Michelle Obama Addresses Democratic National Convention<br><br><a href=\"http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/DA.cfm?ArticleID=4110\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/DA.cfm?Artic...</a><br><br>The article was positive,  However, apparently, media critic Paul Porter is blasting on TV One's 'After Party' show because of a statement made by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson about Mrs. Obama's gluteus maximus.   OOPS!!     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:28:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875376": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You know what I take from this? Don't f--k with John McCain.<br><br>Good for him. At least I know he can talk tough when required.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:57:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874488, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1873487": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "All I did was post an article. What you choose to extrapolate from it, is on you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:58:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1872229, "depth": 2, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868588": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I agree it is a possible problem but I know you can't call those already decided moderates. <br>Do not confuse support for the armed forces as agreement w/ the military operations in Iraq.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:41:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868489, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865994": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm beginning to see the full range of Barack' chess game.<br><br>He's giving Bill enough rope to hang himself and daring him to do it.<br><br>Pride goeth before the fall.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:29:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864354, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876341": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hell, that doesn't take away from the fact that he attempted  to secure this hefty earmark.  I  thought that was the basis of his argument--he has never requested earmarks--the truth is he has--he just wants to change the definiton of one when it is convenient for him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:06:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876037, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868559": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The biggest foreign policy issue of the campaign - the war in Iraq and the 'surge' - the largest policy reason, in fact, that Obama is the nominee - has swung so firmly away from the Democrats.<br><br>\"This used to be Obama's political wheelhouse, one that combined with his skill as a speaker inspired a following of passionate young voters and academic communities; now, it's a deadweight with all the middle class voters Obama needs to win the election.\"", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:38:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867118, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875134": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Republican Economic Policies at work<br>FDIC May Borrow Money From Treasury<br><a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSBNG28670420080827\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSBNG2...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:40:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876497": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Or maybe THIS one?<br><br>Governor Brings Pigs To Statehouse; Lawmakers Unamused <br>\"Pork\" and \"Barrel\" Accompany Sanford To House Chamber Door<br><br><a href=\"http://www.wyff4.com/politics/3353623/detail.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.wyff4.com/politics/3353623/detail.html</a><br><br>(This occured May 27, 2004)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:17:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875876, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880496": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Barack could stub his big toe and people would have a problem with it.\"  That's the point!  As someone said, I think Bill Maher, Republicans have a talent for making a big deal out of nothing, and Democrats have a talent for not being able to make a big deal out of something.  Why give them the ammunition to make a big deal out of nothing.  The media, the echo chamber, is not Obama's friend.  If you watched coverage earlier today, they were gleefully pushing this story rather than focusing on this non-story.<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:49 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:05:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877667, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875223": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Point of contention: <a href=\"http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.04225:\" rel=\"nofollow\">that wasn't McCain's bill</a>, and I can't find one for him about this law center in the Senate's records.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:46:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875016, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878808": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Am I the only one curious to see Fox cover Bill's speech in the Mystery Theater 300 format?  The idea of Shep and whoever else that's funny on the network sitting there in a shadowy outline on my screen making snarky comments throughout the whole speech has earned a place on my DVR.  Actually, i don't know if it's regular Fox or <a href=\"http://Fox.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fox.com</a> that is broadcasting t this way, but I will watch.  Then turn the second it is over.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:08:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1872260, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878319": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "More stupid stuff:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080827/NEWS01/708279862&news01ad=1#Sale.of.bills.mocking.Obama.cut.off.at.GOP.fair.booth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sale of bills mocking Obama cut off at GOP fair booth</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:31:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866012": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I agree. Having to see his face during Hillary's speech, with his practiced, fake-ass  emotionalism made me want to hurl. It was just too darned much, especially knowing that he wants to USE O's convention to talk about how awesome he thinks his presidency was. Thank goodness he will be on 5 second delay. I'm not sure I will be able to watch him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:35:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864354, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1863965": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "If you can, go over to <a href=\"http://narcosphere.narconews.com/thefield/even-gray-lady-is-tiring-clintons\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Field</a><br><br>Al Giordano is holding it down...cracking me up actually. <br><br>A sample quote:<br><br><i>I tire of the drama that the Clintons and their lapdogs have inflicted on this convention and general election campaign already. The latest absurdity out of Clinton advisors James Carville and Paul Begala has been this nonsense about how Clinton wasn't consulted on who Obama's vice presidential pick would be. There's no way they would have been mouthing those things unless they'd heard it straight from the senator. But as we reported here in May, Obama told Clinton back then that she wouldn't be the veep pick, so the sense of entitlement over having anything to do with the choice is way out of line. Those boys know that: their gambit is about sabotage, and it's obvious to everyone paying attention. <b>I, for one, am not going to tiptoe around their oversized yet fragile egos. One false move tonight or tomorrow, and watch the torch-and-pitchfork crusade rise up to primary her in 2012 in New York.</b></i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_01:26:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1881101": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Fiorina has a professional career that should be a dream to attack. She ran that company into the ground, destroyed thousands of careers...oh yeah, bring it on.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_21:06:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880711, "depth": 1, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875233": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Life lesson #1<br><br>If an adult woman wears ringlets or(\"Shirley Temple curls\", as per Miranda).  A sparkly barrette placed directly at the hairline.  Speaks with a little girl vibe.  Weeps at the drop of a hat.   Caution is required.<br><br>That lady is back on CNN.  They're using her as a template of the overwrought Hillary supporter.   Thanks Suzanne!   There were thousands of people on that floor, and Suzanne had to smoke out the one insane, black woman.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:46:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867739": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Anything that advertises itself with them dancing, as they did, come on now, GreenLady. On the whole, I've enjoyed the Afterparty. I enjoy Roland's commentary on it, and there's something good. Last night, Dyson did an interview with Charles Barkley that was really good.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:55:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865990, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869702": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Latest Zogby Poll for Arizona Shows Obama Leading in McCain's Home State<br><br>PHOENIX -- According to the most recent Zogby poll, Obama now leads by 3 points in McCain's home state of Arizona. Among independent voters in the state (almost one third of all voters here), Obama is ahead by 13 percent, 51 to 38. <br><br>The McCain campaign has struggled in Arizona. His campaign was embarrassed recently by being forced to move a fundraiser from a reception hall to a private home due to lack of interest. McCain had little grassroots support here before his campaign office opened, and when it did finally open, there were nearly as many protesters outside as attendees inside.<br>Last month, after polls showed McCain up by only 9 points statewide and only 5 points in his home district, he acknowledged that he could lose Arizona -- a state that George Bush won by 10 points in 2004.<br><br>Zogby shows Bob Barr garnering 7 percent of Arizona voters, and in a very serious sign of McCain's lack of appeal to the conservative base, Barr has the support of 16 percent of \"very conservative\" voters.<br><br>Republicans currently have a 3 point lead over Democrats in voter registration statewide, but voter registrations have been trending poorly for the Republicans in 2007 and 2008. While the most significant gains in voter registration have been independents, Democrats have also added significant numbers to the rolls. Republican voter registration has been relatively flat.<br><br>Zogby's prediction for McCain's home state in November? Too close to call.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:05:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875238": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Whos in charge here?<br>U.N. Envoy\u2019s Ties to Pakistani Are Questioned <br><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/washington/26diplo.html?_r=3&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1219727197-UVpIU1lyx5LjfXdafeZyVw&oref=slogin&oref=slogin\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/washington/26...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:47:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866023": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I have been thinking about them and how they have about fallen off the planet. I was expecting that JE would be stalked. Maybe he has been saved by the democratic convention.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:39:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864382, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879336": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hehehe.....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:33:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877511, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876188": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The Obama-Biden ticket is uninterested in real change or reform.<br><br>They simply want the White House. It will still be politics as usual.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:53:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875679, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876257": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well, this is not a surprise.  Zalmay Khalilzad is one of the PNAC members---the same people who had demanded regime change in Iraq since 1998, and includes the architects of the Iraq War (DIck Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Perle etc.etc.)  This group seeks U.S.global domination and \"pre-emptive\" military aggression.  <br>John McCain was actually a member of a precursor to this group, the New Citizenship Project, founded in 1994, which is said to have helped fundraise money for PNAC. <br>Today,  members of PNAC are  now aligned with  John McCain's campaign including Randy Scheuemann, Gary Schmitt, Robert Kagan.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:59:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875238, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866031": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Seems as if Charles Rangel IS getting some opposition from a rival:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-08-27/news/congressman-charlie-rangel-gets-a-rival/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-08-27/news/con...</a><br><br>Hmmmm??    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:41:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1889331": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "taritac:   And by now, I hope errybody has gotten their CATHARSIS ON or OFF!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Whew!   Shaking her head Deep Breaths!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-28_00:24:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880987, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875252": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LOL - well, who can argue with an expert?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:48:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875001, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870133": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This should be the next commercial.<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:29:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869112": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "See, this is what we need to be focused on! Not the Clintons! I'm tired of the in fighting. I'm ready for the Dems to put the smackdown on McCain and expose him!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:23:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865667, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874746": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "And oddly, I've never gone fishing in my life.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:11:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874112, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875771": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<i>Keith Ashdown, vice president for policy at Taxpayers for Common Sense, said he considered the Rehnquist Center initiative an \"earmark in training.\" Should the proposal advance as a separate bill, Mr. Ashdown said, his group will have no objection. But if it is folded into broader legislation, then it could meet the earmark test.</I><br><br>That's in that NYT article.<br><br>This bill isn't listed in the Taxpayers for Common Sense's database of earmarks for FY-08 (interestingly enough, nothing under McCain's name <b>at all</b>).</i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:26:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875473, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875772": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Dont f--ck with McCain because he would have no qualms sending your children to war to back up his tough talk<br>If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one...<br>Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:26:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875376, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867584": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Preach!! I was perplexed all night over that. Somehow, this black woman was able to vote for Gore and Kerry, but now Obama has 2 months to \"show her something\" Are you kidding me? Whats even crazier is that Obama is virtually identical on the issues, but now she doesn't know if she'll even vote. I've been wondering if anyone else was as stunned as I was at how she was crying over HRC.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:43:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "rgresham", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867322, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872195": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:   My pleasure!!   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:48:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869489, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866053": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "teacher:   Got that right!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   Best wishes in the classroom!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_05:45:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866023, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864521": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This comes under the heading:  FAUX Spews will \"fight\" anyone:<br><br>Jon Stewart, the comedian has been called \"out of touch\" by Faux Spews spokesman.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/jon-stewart-fox-news-trad_n_121417.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/jon-st...</a><br><br>He's not even a journalist!!  FAUX SPEWS is as WAR-MONGERING as \"McAncient\" - their hero!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    PITIFUL!!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_03:43:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877838": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Anyone who serves thumps up, but for an increasingly technical army its only fitting that republicans under bush who despise higher learning as elitist and take pride in ignorance is trying to fill the ranks with people who didn't have the discipline to finish high school.Figures though they appoint a horse trader to lead FEMA ,vetted people to help with the reconstruction of Iraq on not their qualifications but their views on Roe v Wade and put in charge on  hiring at the justice dept. Monica Goodling a person who graduated from Pat Robertson University.Groucho Marx couldn't make this sh*t up.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:00:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877074, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867088": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "And if I'm a strategist, I know that. <br><br>So I keep making ads like AIP's, knowing he'll respond. It's a drain on funds, it's one less ad where he's talking about his policies, and one more where he's possibly running the same negative campaign he eschews.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:54:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 15, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866980, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870136": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "This should be the next commercial.<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:29:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877475": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This is so stupid. Why can't they keep it simple.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:34:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "514ece7311946709a77d340a35a81d09", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877111, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870990": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "From the New York Times:<br><br>Obama Praises Clinton Speech<br><a href=\"http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/road-to-the-rockies-obama-praises-clintons-speech/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/r...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:40:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875001": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Another silly post.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:30:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874488, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1881433": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "But  D so can a raving lunatic on the street, not that McCain is a raving lunatic.....but talking softly and steadily sometimes takes more than posturing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_21:36:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875376, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878874": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "so far so goo but now Illinois passed; so I am hoping they are planning some dramatic conclusion.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:13:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "JJai", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878750, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864542": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:  Is it permitted to post Mr. Martin's site showing his convention pics?  They are nice. :&gt;)   Let me know.  Thank you.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://essence.typepad.com/news/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://essence.typepad.com/news/</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_03:49:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1870487": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Oh, boy.<br><br>This ought to be interesting.......", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:35:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870023, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878750": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The roll call is on...why did California pass?<br><br>Now that the roll call is in progress, how does it feel to you?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:03:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872226": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Quote from Mammy to Miss Scarlett in Gone With The Wind<br>I says I gwine with you ter Atlanta and gwine I is!<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Hiss Hillary last night at the DNC in Denver<br>I says I gwine with you ter da wite hous and gwine I is!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:49:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867322, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868131": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "American Catholics are much more diverse than you think. They have abortions and use contraception at rates approaching the larger population. Within the Catholic population on a ethnic basis one group may have them less than the whole goupr of Catholics. <br>As for those conservative Catholics that oppose abortion they weren't going to change ther minds anyway.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:15:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867358, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872229": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes, it's six degrees of separation for McCain.<br><br> Zero degrees of separation for Obama.<br><br>Ayers is BAD news for everyone, but the left is willing to make excuses for Obama and Ayers.<br><br>I'm confused. According to Obama supporters Ayers is inconsequential where Obama is concerned BUT A BIG deal because  Mark Sanford is a Republican.<br><br>Then again, just like your candidate and his many contradictory policy positions, you are willing to take both sides of an issue when it is politically expedient.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:49:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870023, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877460": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/philip_sherwell/blog/2008/08/27/barack_obama_to_address_supporters_from_godlike_setting\" rel=\"nofollow\">Barack Obama to address supporters from god-like setting</a><br><br>And that's from the Brits.<br><br>Just wait.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:33:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877229, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878375": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Nominating Process is taking place right now on C-SPAN<br><br>Michael Wilson-Iraq War Veteran (Registered Republican)<br><br>Is giving the nominating speech to nominate Obama<br><br>Pretty good speech", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:35:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864041": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I have often wondered if Bill wasn't trying to undermine Hillary during the primary process.  He was making things worse for Hillary and I  have to wonder if it wasn't done on purpose.  The things he did and said (and still saying and doing) is bizarre, to say the least.  I believe the #1 reason why the majority of people didn't want Hillary to be VP was not Hillary herself, but it was Bill.  That was the main reason I didn't want her to be Obama's VP.<br><br>When you hear of the problems in her campaign, somehow they all come back to Bill.<br><br>And for all of her Grrl Power rhetoric, her campaign was staffed by middle aged wonky white guys.  Sure Maggie Williams and Patti Solis Doyle were up there, but the real movers and shakers and decision makers were white guys.  For all of this screaming about 18 million cracks and feminism, it seemed as though Hillary was taking a back seat to the guys.<br><br>And everyone knows it, but instead of pointing the finger at Bill or Mark Penn or Howard Ickes or Lanny Davis or the media itself, the PUMAs and people like this Ann Mills Price woman and Geraldine Ferraro point the finger at Obama and say it's Obama's fault.<br><br>I think it's telling that she didn't describe herself as a proud wife tonight.  And Bill knows he's done her wrong and dirty so many times so he's not going to complain about it.<br><br><br>Hillary has a power today that she didn't have in January.  She had the Clinton Power in January but it has slowly emerged into power in her own right and I think she realizes that now.  I think that Begala, Wolfson, Carville etc. know this flip flop has taken place and that's why they are riding and dying so hard for Hillary -- she got the juice in their household now, not Bill.<br><br>It's also why I think another Bill extramarital affair will explode on the front pages within the next couple of years.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_01:40:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1863870, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880938": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "No way it prevents Biden from being an attack dog except in a debate w/ his counterpart. He can bite McCain's ass till he needs new teeth.<br>Fiorina damn near destroyed HewlettPackardCompaq w/ her top down autocratic style. The Hewletts had to come out of the garage to get rid of her.<br>Hutchinson is undistinguished as a Senator.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:53:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880711, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869675": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "In a democracy if you win by only 1 vote you have a majority and the loser accepts the results.If people would have paid attention in school they would know that is how our system of government works.Now if people have a problem with that then change our form of gov.to a parliamentarian system.Other than that I would put this as succinctly as I can STFU!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:03:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868480, "depth": 3, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869676": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I want to put this under the LOL comment but it is not funny: shout out to the Black Snob<br><a href=\"http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/08/michelle-obam-3.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008...</a><br>Read the whole post.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:04:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876845": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Lord, why?!  First the faux presidential seal then the speech in Berlin and now Greek columns?  Is Monty Python running this Campaign?!  I can't form the words to express the state of disbelief I'm in!<br><br>I guarantee you that John McCain's staging will  convey humbleness.  They'll do their damndest to dress it down to remind voters of that \"Hanoi Hilton\" cell.  While Senator Obama has greek columns and a replica of Air Force One behind him, Senator McCain will have a replica of the plane he crashed in Vietnam and American flags.<br><br>NO lessons learned from that stupid presidential seal!  No lessons learned from the Germany speech!  Is the lesson learned going to be defeat?!  Is that when this Campaign will finally learn its lesson?  When it's over?!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:42:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 15, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865691": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "He's not lying.  This is slaying demons time.  This is a stake in the heart, silver bullet, old blind Obeah woman with the white powder to sprinkle at the doorway time.  Begala.  Carville.  Bill.  Hillary.  Rendell.<br><br>I'm in such a foul mood after watching this spectacle.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_04:12:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1863965, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866813": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I'm just getting mad all over again. Obama didn't have to give either of those Clinton assholes one minute of convention time. They got a glowing video montage, and two prime speaking berths. Hillary could have done better by Obama. She got what she asked for, she should have enough honor to give her full-throated support to Obama.<br><br>I guess asking the Clintons to play fair is like asking asking a leopard to change its spots. Or a snake not to slither.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:23:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "taritac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868659": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Basically, everything except our troops on the ground, right?<br><br>Try telling that to the families of the 1,192 servicemembers we've lost since the surge began. I'm sure they'd enjoy hearing that.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:47:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868543, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867124": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Responding is not attacking, therefore his integrity remains intact.  As far as the money goes, if you have less how can you break someone that has more?<br><br>The American people aren't stupid, the pictures of Bush and McCain together and especially the upcoming appearances at the RNC will provide more advertisement than money can buy.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_08:59:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "msmartin", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867088, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875317": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "dj:   Good idea!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:53:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870136, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877879": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "wow.......exactly where DID you just move that goalpost?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:03:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876009, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866107": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks. I'm hanging in so far.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_06:02:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866053, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878909": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am confused on the passing. Illinois (my home state) just passed as well.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:15:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "Honey01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872260": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "*Sigh*  If I don't stop watching these damn pundits so much I am going to have a difficult time controlling the urge to jump through the screen and start smacking some people around. <br><br>Everyone keeps speculating on what else Barack Obama has to do to win the approval of Bill Clinton.  What??? Why??? Matter of fact I just heard some fool on with Chuckie Todd say that Obama owes Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton for his ability to be able to run right now. <br><br>Whyyyyy....is the constant theme in the MSM that of a black person's excellence always being attributed to a white person?  These shows are making my cynicism quickly become rage!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:50:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "pcmadison", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872262": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "teacher:    TEACH!!!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:50:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866290, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866121": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "This article is just INSPIRING!<br><br><a href=\"http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-black_delegatesaug27%2C0%2C6698955.story\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/...</a><br> A 78 year old alternate delegate from Virginia gives an awe-inspiring story of her historical journey to this Convention.<br><br>Enjoy!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_06:05:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866635": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Craig, I am very glad to hear that there is a sense of unity there. But all her speech did was show me exactly who she is and what she wants. Please help foster unity there and keep feeling optimistic, because you are going to have to have enough for the both of us!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_07:53:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "taritac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865858, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877229": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Greek columns as in the ones in front of all those buildings in DC?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:14:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879443": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "WTF is wrong with this lady?!!! Seriously, she sound loony as hell. I need to gather myself before I get too worked up. Leaving work now. Be back later.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:42:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867406, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1879444": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "WTF is wrong with this lady?!!! Seriously, she sound loony as hell. I need to gather myself before I get too worked up. Leaving work now. Be back later.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:42:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867406, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875349": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "TS,<br>That woman is a prime example of \"Mammy Syndrome\"<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Miss Scarlett in Gone With The Wind<br>I says I gwine with you ter Atlanta and gwine I is!<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Hiss Hillary last night at the DNC in Denver<br>I says I gwine with you ter da wite hous and gwine I is!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:55:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875233, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867159": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Plus, it keeps Ayers name, words and deeds in the news. <br><br>Now this:<br><br>\"Democrats such as Barack Obama are increasingly showing a disturbing eagerness to invoke the power of the state to silence critics. The latest example of this growing anti-First Amendment mentality is Obama\u2019s heavy-handed response to a television ad by an independent nonprofit that raises some very basic questions about the Illinois senator\u2019s relationship with William Ayers, the unrepentant 1960s terrorist bomber.<br><br>Obama\u2019s campaign has encouraged supporters to flood television stations with protests whenever they see the ad. Nothing wrong with that, but the other thrust of the Obama response was to ask the Justice Department to intervene to stop further airing of the ad. That\u2019s where Obama crossed the line and raised a question of fundamental importance \u2014 does he or does he not believe the First Amendment\u2019s guarantee of freedom of speech?\"<br><br>All of this only benefits McCain.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:02:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867088, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880986": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "maybe the Secret Service Ok'd them", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:56:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877755, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880987": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<i><blockquote>She took the CATHARSIS meme SERIOUSLY!!! :&gt;) :&gt;)</i></blockquote><br>BWAHAHAHAH!! Good one GreenLady!!!    :D", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:56:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "taritac", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869748, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867165": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That seems to be the meme of the Clinton surrogates, vote Democrat.  They clearly haven't forgotten the primaries and many others haven't and won't, especially when it's time to support one of them.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:03:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "msmartin", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866995, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875870": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "By the way...did you watch Larry King?  There was a rep from \"Say No Deal\".   This young woman was saying things like \"I'm a good Catholic girl, I don't give away my vote on the first date\"  and \"I need to be wooed\".   This young woman had a peculiar facial tick: her eyes seem to blink independently of each other!<br><br>Now, If you're talking about voting and using sexual/anatomical language.....and the candidate you're referring to is a very good looking, virile, black man....there's something definitely wrong here!    It makes me think of young, white women and repressed sexuality.   Untreated emotional disturbance.  And the weird blinking might have something to do with scrambled brain pathways.<br><br>Some time ago, I wrote a comment in regard to something I heard one of these women say on TV.  I said at that time I thought these women were not talking about voting, but getting laid.   I looked at what I'd written and felt kinda embarrassed...but couldn't shake that feeling that I was right.  I wonder what these women fantasize that Barack wants from them???   Do they think it's not REALLY their vote he wants?   What's up with Scarlett  overstating her communication with Barack?<br><br>It's a very unsettling feeling...   It ties into Hillary's glee at subtly emasculating Barack for the grey haired feminist set.   \"He's not qualified\".  \"He can't close the deal\".  It's how a woman makes a man feel small by chipping away at his masculinity.  I had not thought of it before, but Barack's sex appeal and magnetism is creating bizarre effects.   It is very unsettling to watch.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:34:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875349, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875873": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL...<br><br>Ah Miranda.  Don't I know it!  <br><br>Does she look like she graduated high school to you?  I don't mean to diss her, but how can she criticize Obama's resume??!!<br><br>What is really eating away at her??", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:34:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875553, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880482": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LMAO!  I was actually thinking a the bed of a pick-up truck.  Seriously, it's endemic of the large problem of the them stepping all over their message or success by giving the GOP a weapon of distraction, which they are experts.<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:13 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_20:03:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878027, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875363": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sure. ;-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:56:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874934, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875876": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You mean THIS Mark Sanford?<br><br><a href=\"http://www.carolinascw.com/blogspot/article/cw_web_extra_governor_sanford_in_the_hot_seat_for_his_network_television_st\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.carolinascw.com/blogspot/article/cw_...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:34:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870023, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1900967": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I here you.  I gave it additional though and asked myself if Barack hadn't <br>one the nomination, I would I vote Republican if they put Michael Steele on <br>the ticket?  Hell No!  We just have to hope that white women show the <br>political maturity that black folks have shown throughout the years.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-28_16:50:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1881070, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869225": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"s\" is lying about why Obama has called for a criminal probe of the 5014c ad. She is lying to say a Constitutional lawyer is going to try to suppress the Constitutions First Amendment.<br><br>The reason Obama is calling for a criminal probe is as follows. A 5014c can raise money to do a couple of things under defined rules. One,  it must use most of the money to do other things besides running ads ofr candidates(details is link). Two, most importantly the money must come from multiple sources so not to violate McCain-Feingold.<br>With this 5104c most of the money has come from one source Harold Simmons aka Mr Swiftboat. All the 5014c has done is run the one ad. That is what is illegal. <br>\"As the FEC's own discussion of MCFL (linked by Mitchell) notes, \"Furthermore, the Court pointed out that 'should MCFL's independent spending become so extensive that the organization's major purpose may be regarded as campaign activity, the corporation would be classified as a political committee,' subject to the restrictions and extensive reporting requirements the law applies to such entities.\"<br>See full article: <a href=\"http://electionlawblog.org/archives/011426.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://electionlawblog.org/archives/011426.html</a>", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:33:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "RobM", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867932, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867250": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Rasmussen: <br>War on Terror Update<br>Confidence in War on Terror and Iraq at Highest Level Ever<br><br><a href=\"http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/war_on_terror/war_on_terror_update\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/...</a><br><br>Gallup: Conservative Democrats Peeling Away From Obama<br>Moderate/Liberal Republicans also shifting more to McCain<br><br><a href=\"http://www.gallup.com/poll/109846/Conservative-Democrats-Peeling-Away-From-Obama.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.gallup.com/poll/109846/Conservative-...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:12:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875886": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": ":-)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:36:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875252, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867184": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The American people aren't stupid. They know McCain is not Bush.<br><br>I know that it is difficult to let go of your addiction to Bush-heroin<br>but if Republicans can say goodbye to the Clintons...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:05:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867124, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878156": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Two questions:<br><br>1) Is there anyway to disable the video?  Even when I pause or mute it seems to override my settings after a few minutes.<br><br>2) On a scale from 1 to 10 how bad do you think Bill's speech will be tonight in terms of the passive aggressive dissing toward Obama in his speech?  I'm saying it will be an 8.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:20:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878259": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm just stating my thoughts.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:27:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877879, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869748": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "jonzee:   Town posted a video on TUESDAY'S Thread.    :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>IMHO:   She forgot ta show her HANDKERCHIEF!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>               She took the CATHARSIS meme SERIOUSLY!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>               The THERAPY ISN'T working!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   [Again, ALL DUE RESPECT TO THERAPY.]", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:08:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1867322, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874869": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "She is clearly delusional.  I recommend an anti-psychotic before we try shock therapy.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:19:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "4b534f258a3402183e80744ac0c6373f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1869748, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864118": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "rikyrah:  From HuffPost:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/clinton-speaks-to-support_n_121550.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/clinto...</a><br>Clinton Didn't Mention Obama's Name When She Met With Her Supporters<br><br>She used the term \"nominee\"!   SSSSSSSSnake!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_01:55:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866171": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Craig, I understand where you are coming from, and your position is a cerebral response to the situation. Those of us who can't seem to muster enthusiasm for \"the Hillary and Bill chapter\" of this saga are responding from the heart. We all know that Hillary crossed over the line of decency in her effort to \"win.\" We still have to listen to her utter the unspeakable on a daily basis in McCain ads. We all know she would have done anything to \"win.\" She refered to O as \"my opponent\" as recectly as last week, and we are still waiting to see if Bill is going to pretend to be onboard or not. We all know she is pretending for the sake of her political future. We know that she will continue to undermine O's success for the rest of her natural life. Our consolation is that we know that O is vastly superior in character & intellect to both clintons put together and that God don't like ugly. I'm glad you can almost feel the unity, but I'm just not feeling it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_06:22:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865858, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876927": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Believe it or not the media admitted it.Out of the three ads that they are showing now only one had a limited buy in Toledo Ohio of all places.The media hasnt pimped the Ayers ad because of questions on legality but the Sinclair Broadcasting Corp. remember this is the same outfit that censored night line when they did a program on the names of our troops is running it in parts of North Carolina.On a conference this question was pose to Dan Abrams of MSNBC and he said that this was a problem but didn't offer anything after that.If you need any confirmation that the media is in the tank for a 72 year old man forget about them not covering his incompetence this is it.McCain makes commercials full of lies, get them played nationally all day long on the cable news program and he doesn't even have to pay for them.Only in America you got to love it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:48:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876607, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877953": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Damn....it does read like a skit though...and sadly, its reality....Dear Lord that is scary.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:07:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877838, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867202": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bill also didn't attend  Kerry's acceptance speech in 2004.  This is also true with other politicians.  The media is trying to stir things up.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:07:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "514ece7311946709a77d340a35a81d09", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1864305, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1865667": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "This is from the Daily Kos:  Former Sgt. Riley puts \"McAncient\" \"ON BLAST\" for playing the \"POW CARD!\"<br><br><a href=\"http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/26/17912/3714\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/26/179...</a><br>Open Letter To Senator John McCain:   What About Floyd James Thompson and the Other POWs [Neil B. Riley, Jr. Sergent, US Army  2001 - 2006]<br><br><br>Floyd James Thompson was the longest held POW in US HIstory - 10 days short of 9 years in the Viet Nam War.<br><br>Neil said that, despite the post war devastating personal experiences that he and his family suffered, He NEVER USED his experience for PERSONAL GAIN or NOTORIETY!!<br><br>In contrast, YOU have USED your former POW status to get out of being accountable for your actions!!<br><br>He stated that he was prompted to write his letter after seeing \"McAncient\" on the Jay Leno Show.<br><br>This is a very telling read!     \"DISS THE DUDE!\"  :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_04:07:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880006": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I can't stop cying.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:21:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "melanctha", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1879617, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868705": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sure, but support among Catholics is trending down.<br><br>Also, do not confuse being initially opposed to the war, as opposition to the surge and support for a pull-out-no-matter-the-consequence policy.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:50:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868588, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869768": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ladyrayne:   Got dat right!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>But, because YOU brought it, we can SHARE it!    Thanks!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:09:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868367, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1872309": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "... no, ridiculous.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:50:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1870487, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869258": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "jay:   On which table are we laying down those nickels???   I'm IN!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:35:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866995, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878991": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am wondering that myself!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:21:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "pcmadison", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1878777, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1867728": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Cosign.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_09:54:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "delfinajones", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866813, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876945": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I saw the stage and it seemed to me like they were going for a replica of the Lincoln Memorial to tie into the whole \"I Have a Dream\" anniversary thing, but I guess it's subject to other interpretation.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:50:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876845, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875411": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "TruthSeeker:  Is this called \"SELECTIVE\" Interviewing!???   :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>I'm going to ask Baratunde to help fill in the GAPS!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:59:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875139, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869268": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The real troubling aspect of the Obama-Ayers relationship is that Obama comes from a political subculture in which Ayers, UNAPOLOGETIC  and UNREPENTANT, is an accepted and unremarkable individual.<br><br>Exactly what kind of leftist extremism would be considered unacceptable by Obama and his supporters?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:36:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868413, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878777": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Did California just pass? Does not mean there was no consensus within the delegation?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_18:05:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "Honey01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875930": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Is it me or do anyone else has a problem with the media playing McCain's ads on regular rotation without McCain paying for the commercial space.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:39:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1864155": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Geeze never has a loser been given more entitlement and a longer grace period and a more open-ended exit strategy than Hilary Clinton.<br><br>Never has a candidate been allowed to conflate their spouses resume with their own with so much acceptance and so little criticism as Hilary Clinton.<br><br>never has a woman been so able to co-opt everything from \"victimhood\" to \"girl power\" to \"civil rights\" for her own personal agenda with so little scrutiny as HRC.<br><br>Never have a group of supporters been so catered to and concerned over as the millions of condescending, half-informed, catharsis-seeking, Church of Oprah worshipping white women that hold up Hilary Clinton.<br><br>Never has a losing candidate had their campaign debt retired by others, by force, as has HRC.<br><br>She's so otherworldly, that i must now get new t-shirts that read WWHD? - \"What Would Hilary Do?\"<br><br>Now let's go win one for Hilary!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_02:02:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "228b96b571da740911fb2572905b5e9d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1873372": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BlackButterfly:  Co-signing.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>\"Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. . . .\"   BECAAAAAAAAAAUSE he's BLACK!!!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>Whew!  \"cynical\" Deep Breaths!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:57:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1872260, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869306": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hmmm.....I never thought about it that way. <br><br>Town: <b>And for all of her Grrl Power rhetoric, her campaign was staffed by middle aged wonky white guys. Sure Maggie Williams and Patti Solis Doyle were up there, but the real movers and shakers and decision makers were white guys. For all of this screaming about 18 million cracks and feminism, it seemed as though Hillary was taking a back seat to the guys.</b><br><br>ITA! She had no control over her own campaign. And isn't it interesting that she fired Patti and not Mark Penn? Hmmm......", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_11:38:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1863870, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1900795": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Gee, thanks. .....if that day ever comes. :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-28_16:39:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1880062, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1869796": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Other shots Dems took at McCain/Bush Tuesday night:<br><br>\u2013NEW YORK GOV. PATERSON: \u201cIf [McCain is] the answer, then the question must be<br>ridiculous.\u201d<br><br>\u2013KANSAS GOV. SEBELIUS: \u201cI\u2019m sure you remember a girl from Kansas who said there\u2019s no<br>place like home. Well, in John McCain\u2019s version, there\u2019s no place like home. Or a home. Or<br>a home. Or a home. Or a home.\u201d <br><br>\u2013SEN. CASEY: \u201cJohn McCain calls himself a maverick, but he votes with George Bush more<br>than 90% of the time. That\u2019s not a maverick, that\u2019s a sidekick.\u201d <br><br>\u2013GOV. ED RENDELL: \u201cThe only thing green in John McCain\u2019s energy plan is the billions of<br>dollars he\u2019s promising in tax cuts for oil companies.\u201d<br><br>\u2013GOV. TED STRICKLAND: \u201cGeorge W. Bush came into office on third base\u2026 and then he stole second. And John McCain cheered him every step of the way.\u201d", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:11:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877477": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yeah, his name is Craig Schley.  I mentioned him here a while ago.  All I know is, he's heavily involved (maybe runs) a group called Vote Now.  They're trying to stop the re-districting of 125th, which is just one more step toward total gentrification", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:34:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "72f4448149a58a2132eefff7e3eb0ba6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866031, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874769": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "For real.  Because it bears repeating...watch C-Span only.  Your blood pressure will thank you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:13:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874109, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1873404": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Barack Obama and Joe Biden have a longer partnership than first thought.  Obama pursued over $3 million in earmarks for Biden\u2019s son, at the same time that Biden claims he didn\u2019t get personally lobbied by Hunter Biden for his clients.  Obama apparently provided the necessary cover for his wingman:<br><br>    Sen. Barack Obama sought more than $3.4 million in congressional earmarks for clients of the lobbyist son of his Democratic running mate, Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware, records show. Obama succeeded in getting $192,000 for one of the clients, St. Xavier University in suburban Chicago.<br><br>    Obama\u2019s campaign has taken a hard stance against the world of lobbying in the nation\u2019s capital. Obama said he limits his own efforts to get money for pet projects \u2014 a process known as earmarking \u2014 to those that benefit the public. He has posted his earmark requests on his presidential campaign Web site to encourage transparency. \u2026<br><br>    An analysis for The Washington Post by Taxpayers for Common Sense of Hunter Biden\u2019s firm\u2019s lobbying business found that its clients collected $2.7 million in earmarks in the last fiscal year.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603894\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a>.<br><br>This is the kind of activity against which Barack Obama attacks on the campaign trail.  While in the Senate, though, he enables it through these kind of quid pro quo arrangements that give the appearance that Biden has no conflict of interest.  <br><br>John McCain doesn\u2019t do earmarks AT ALL \u2014 not for himself, not for his friends, and not for his political allies.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_12:58:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 13, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1876453": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "But since we are all Georgians who we will save from the Russians and we will confront the godless communist red china where do you think this is heading? Oh I know if you dont do as I say I will let you know what a real shock and awe is about.The problem with the John Wayne mentality is If you fuck with me I will kill all of us what do I care I'm 72 and I'm one long outing in sunlight from another case of melanoma so at least I have my honor and I will take the rest of you with me to prove my point.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_15:15:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1876181, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1873900": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Right.  And how does the \"Female Moses\" relate to Hillary Clinton?  Is Hillary playing body snatchers again?  Harriet Tubman is an African American icon, she represents freedom.  Harriet was running away from what Hillary represents.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:01:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1866946, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877074": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0808/547925.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Army opens prep school for dropouts to fill ranks</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:00:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1877212": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have a big problem. I have mentioned it before. They even try to minimize the vileness of the ads, or \"truthiness\" by suggesting the fact that because most of these ads are localized they are of no consequence.<br><br>Uh duh, when you run them on constant rotation on cable and NATIONAL network news for free it is a big problem.<br><br>My man Obama is running a campaign against, the media, the Clintons, and the Rethugs. There are probably several more groups we can insert here. So, when the media says, \"gee why isn't Obama fifty eleven points ahead in the polls\", they are truly being disingenuous.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_16:13:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "Honey01", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875930, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1875953": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "D,<br><br>Did you miss the USA Today Link?<br><br>WASHINGTON \u2014 Sen. John McCain secured millions in federal funds for a land acquisition program that provided a windfall for an Arizona developer whose executives were major campaign donors, public records show.<br><br>McCain, who has made fighting special-interest projects a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, inserted $14.3 million in a 2003 defense bill to buy land around Luke Air Force Base in a provision sought by SunCor Development, e.<br><br>The Air Force later paid SunCor $3 million for 122 acres near the base. It was the highest single land transaction of the private lots purchased by the government \u2014 three times the county's assessed value and twice the military's estimated value. SunCor also donated another 122 acres. Alan Bunnell, a spokesman for SunCor's parent company, Pinnacle West Capital, said the donation was meant to minimize the company's tax bill and enhance the value of adjacent property it owns.<br><br>McCain has long-standing ties to SunCor and Pinnacle West:<br><br>\u2022 McCain's campaigns have received $224,000 since 1998 from donors connected to Pinnacle West, including $104,100 for his current presidential run...<br><br>\u2022 Pinnacle West's Chief Executive Officer Bill Post, vice president and lobbyist Robert Aiken and former president Jack Davis, who retired in March, are fundraisers for McCain's current presidential campaign. <br><br>SunCor President Steve Betts, who joined the company weeks after the military land deal, is a former campaign lawyer for McCain and has raised more than $100,000 for his current campaign.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_14:41:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "b1e8e18ba31ae1e4c8fe371561db8970", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875771, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1878002": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Seriously, you think people won't notice the difference between buildings, a group of decorative pillars,  and a constructed set?<br><br>Really?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_17:10:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1877636, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874931": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "TexasGirl, MsKitty:<br>I'm taking the advice and banning CNN and MSNBC from my political life!  They have now been chucked like I did FOX news long ago:-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:23:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "pcmadison", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874769, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1874934": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Is it too late to declare JJP a Wright/Pfleger/Hagee/Parsley/Ayers-free zone?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_13:24:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1874006, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1866234": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Pride goeth before destruction & a haughty spirit before a fall.\" I wish someone would come out with some scandalous news about Bill so he can go into exile like JE.<br><br>I wonder how their Peter Paul lawsuit is going?<br><br><a href=\"http://www.peterfpaul.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.peterfpaul.com</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_06:40:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "4d9312cd58c7caeb087835daea9d59b6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1865994, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1868796": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The 'Muddy'  thinking comes from those who believe their is no honor or merit to be found in maintaining and exercising military action.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_10:58:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4a5571941439b7f9a5ba7979fd49d96", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1868543, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "1880062": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You'll let us know when your book comes out, because you describe things with such vividness. <br><br>:-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-08-27_19:25:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 1875233, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "3782233", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "21630", "hash": -9111415875103980673}, "thread": {"days_alive": 0, "slug": "wednesday_open_thread_00", "paginate": false, "num_pages": 1, "num_posts": 259, "per_page": 0, "total_posts": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 3782233, "queued": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": true, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "bd6a8bc56f8eb204984f34b6fefe228d", "use_yahoo": false, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": false, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
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FragmentPacket.prototype.log = function(msg) {



};

FragmentPacket.prototype.recv = function() {
	var hash;
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {

		hash = this.reader.name;
	} else {

		var hashIndex = this.reader.location.href.indexOf('#');
		if (hashIndex == -1) {
			return;
		}
		hash = this.reader.location.href.substring(hashIndex+1);
	}
	var flags = parseInt(hash.substring(0, 4), 10);
	var seqno = parseInt(hash.substring(4, 24), 10);
	var data  = hash.substring(24);

	if (this._lastHash !== hash) {
		this._lastHash = hash;
		this.log('recv: ' + hash);

		this.log(' flags: ' + flags);
		this.log(' seqno: ' + seqno + ' len: ' + hash.substring(4, 24).length + ' (' + hash.substring(4, 24) + ')');
		this.log(' data: ' + data + ' len: ' + data.length);

		this._lastSeqno = seqno;

		if (flags & this.WRITING) {
			this._accumMsg += data;
			this.sendFlag(this.ACK, seqno);
			if (flags & this.FIN) {
				this.log('recv finished: ' + decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));
				this.receiveCallback(decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));

				this._accumMsg = '';

				this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
			}
		}
	}

	return {
		flags: flags,
		seqno: seqno,
		data: data
	};
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendRawPacket = function(packet) {
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
		this.writer.name = packet;
	} else {

		this.writer.location.href = this.writer_url + '#' + packet;
	}

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
	this.sendRawPacket(this._zerofill(flag, 4) + this._zerofill(seqno, 20));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
	this._send(0, encodeURIComponent(msg));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
	var that = this;
	var recvBuf = this.recv();

	if (packetNum === 0) {

		if (!(recvBuf.flags & this.READY)) {
			this.log('client is not ready, waiting...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		}
	} else {

		if (!( (recvBuf.flags & this.ACK) && (recvBuf.seqno === this._lastSeqno) )) {
			this.log('waiting for ack from client...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		} else {
			this.log('received ack: ' + this._lastSeqno + ' ' + recvBuf.seqno);
		}
	}

	var flags = this.WRITING;
	var num_packets = Math.ceil(msg.length / this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	this.log('num_packets: ' + num_packets);

	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
		this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
		return true;
	}

	this._lastSeqno++;

	if (packetNum == num_packets-1) {
		flags |= this.FIN;
	}

	var data = msg.substring(packetNum * this.MAX_DATA_LEN, (packetNum+1) * this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	var packet = this._zerofill(flags, 4) + this._zerofill(this._lastSeqno, 20) + data;

	this.log('sending raw packet: ' + packet);
	this.sendRawPacket(packet);

	return this._send(packetNum + 1, msg);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._zerofill = function(num, width) {
	var retval = num.toString();
	var retval_len = retval.length;
	for (var i = 0; i < width - retval_len; i++) {
		retval = '0' + retval;
	}
	return retval;
};

var PostMessagePacket = function(receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId) {
	var that = this;
	this.receiver = receiver;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=jackandjillpolitics' +
		'&t=wednesday_open_thread_00' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + disqus_default_text +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/wednesday_open_thread_00/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html += Dsq.Templates.postBox();

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<form action="." method="GET" onsubmit="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false); return false;"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Subscribe to all comments by email</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Do not subscribe to comments</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
				</form> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';
			
			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>' 
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> Just a moment...';
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_00'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/wednesday_open_thread_00/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			return parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">259</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/wednesday_open_thread_00/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
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			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
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			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
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	//

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	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
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	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
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		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
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				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
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			;
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		return ' \
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				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
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					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
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					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
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		for (key in attributes) {
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			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
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			't'				: 'wednesday_open_thread_00',
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			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
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			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
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					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
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	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/wednesday_open_thread_00/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_00'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_00'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'wednesday_open_thread_00'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/3782233/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875233" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875233">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875233" class="dsq-comment-message">Life lesson #1<br><br>If an adult woman wears ringlets or("Shirley Temple curls", as per Miranda).  A sparkly barrette placed directly at the hairline.  Speaks with a little girl vibe.  Weeps at the drop of a hat.   Caution is required.<br><br>That lady is back on CNN.  They\'re using her as a template of the overwrought Hillary supporter.   Thanks Suzanne!   There were thousands of people on that floor, and Suzanne had to smoke out the one insane, black woman.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875349">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875349" class="dsq-comment-message">TS,<br>That woman is a prime example of "Mammy Syndrome"<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Miss Scarlett in Gone With The Wind<br>I says I gwine with you ter Atlanta and gwine I is!<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Hiss Hillary last night at the DNC in Denver<br>I says I gwine with you ter da wite hous and gwine I is!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875517" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875517">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875517" class="dsq-comment-message">What gets me..<br><br>She said "His resume..."<br><br>She said would you hire someone right out of Harvard to be the CEO?   WTF?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875870">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875870" class="dsq-comment-message">By the way...did you watch Larry King?  There was a rep from "Say No Deal".   This young woman was saying things like "I\'m a good Catholic girl, I don\'t give away my vote on the first date"  and "I need to be wooed".   This young woman had a peculiar facial tick: her eyes seem to blink independently of each other!<br><br>Now, If you\'re talking about voting and using sexual/anatomical language.....and the candidate you\'re referring to is a very good looking, virile, black man....there\'s something definitely wrong here!    It makes me think of young, white women and repressed sexuality.   Untreated emotional disturbance.  And the weird blinking might have something to do with scrambled brain pathways.<br><br>Some time ago, I wrote a comment in regard to something I heard one of these women say on TV.  I said at that time I thought these women were not talking about voting, but getting laid.   I looked at what I\'d written and felt kinda embarrassed...but couldn\'t shake that feeling that I was right.  I wonder what these women fantasize that Barack wants from them???   Do they think it\'s not REALLY their vote he wants?   What\'s up with Scarlett  overstating her communication with Barack?<br><br>It\'s a very unsettling feeling...   It ties into Hillary\'s glee at subtly emasculating Barack for the grey haired feminist set.   "He\'s not qualified".  "He can\'t close the deal".  It\'s how a woman makes a man feel small by chipping away at his masculinity.  I had not thought of it before, but Barack\'s sex appeal and magnetism is creating bizarre effects.   It is very unsettling to watch.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876537">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876537" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'re not imagining things. There is a straight up Mandingo-psyche going on with these women and the men too.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877511">Elephants &amp; Flowers</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877511" class="dsq-comment-message">TruthSeeker,<br><br>I\'m sure that your observations are insightful, as usual.  But...<br><br>I can\'t seem to get past the line "her eyes seem to blink independently of each other."   Thus, I use my 1st blog abbreviation... ROTFLMAO</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879336">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879336" class="dsq-comment-message">Hehehe.....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880062">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880062" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'ll let us know when your book comes out, because you describe things with such vividness. <br><br>:-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1900795">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1900795" class="dsq-comment-message">Gee, thanks. .....if that day ever comes. :-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880181">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880181" class="dsq-comment-message">TruthSeeker:    :&gt;)    :&gt;)  ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!   LOL!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1863870">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1863870" class="dsq-comment-message">From PoliticalInaction.com:<br><br>August 27, 2008<br><a href="http://www.politicalinaction.com/2008/08/bill-clintonwhat-everyone-is-misreading.html#links" rel="nofollow">Bill Clinton.....what everyone is misreading..... </a><br><br><br><i>The drive by media, and Bill Clinton\'s friends/advisors, are pushing one singular narrative: That Bill Clinton is steamed he was called a racist in the primary, he blames Obama for it, and that is why he is not eager to help Obama. But I am not buying it for a second.<br><br>Bill Clinton is a seasoned politician. He can take a punch. He understands the game. What he doesn\'t like is not being a part of it. What the long primary showed was that he is no longer the focal point of that family, his wife is, and I think it drives him nuts, and will lead him to continue to try and undermine Obama and Hillary.<br><br>Obama isn\'t trying to paper over Bill Clinton, but he is also not actively courting him. Obama is dealing strictly with Hillary, and that, I believe, is why Bill is so upset. By Obama focusing all his attention on Hillary, Obama is further alienating Bill Clinton from the political game he loves. Yes, Clinton is a former president, but his wife has the juice now.<br><br>So for the next 24 hours, the press is going to analyze over and over the Bill impact and why there is a rift. The answer is that Bill Clinton is still a politician with considerable skill and desire to play the game, but no one is asking him too and he knows no one will. So he is doing the only thing he knows how to do: stir up trouble by acting disinterested and giving tepid endorsements at best to Obama. He is being a child. He is the kid in the freezer isle at the grocery store throwing a tantrum. He wants everyone to pay attention to him again. He wants to be the center of attention, and what is killing him the most though, is that now it is and forever will be, Hillary.<br><br>Bill Clinton is jealous of his wife more than he is jealous of Obama. Her losing the race for presidency was a deathblow to Bill Clinton\'s dreams. Had she went on to be president, he would still be considered the puppet master and he would be a world player again. But now, she has battled through a tough primary and lost, and at the very least has assumed the role of top political animal in the Clinton household. Now she will try and go on to be a great senator, while Bill is just a former president doing charity work. He no longer has any way to play with the levers of power, and it is eating him alive.<br><br>He is a small, petty, jealous, and selfish man. He can\'t stand that his wife is the top power broker in the household now. No matter what he says tomorrow night...I fully expect him to continue to his childish antics through November, and if Obama wins, beyond.<br><br>What worries me most is that him and Carville have something cooking for tomorrow\'s speech...just some way to stick it to Obama.</i></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864041">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864041" class="dsq-comment-message">I have often wondered if Bill wasn\'t trying to undermine Hillary during the primary process.  He was making things worse for Hillary and I  have to wonder if it wasn\'t done on purpose.  The things he did and said (and still saying and doing) is bizarre, to say the least.  I believe the #1 reason why the majority of people didn\'t want Hillary to be VP was not Hillary herself, but it was Bill.  That was the main reason I didn\'t want her to be Obama\'s VP.<br><br>When you hear of the problems in her campaign, somehow they all come back to Bill.<br><br>And for all of her Grrl Power rhetoric, her campaign was staffed by middle aged wonky white guys.  Sure Maggie Williams and Patti Solis Doyle were up there, but the real movers and shakers and decision makers were white guys.  For all of this screaming about 18 million cracks and feminism, it seemed as though Hillary was taking a back seat to the guys.<br><br>And everyone knows it, but instead of pointing the finger at Bill or Mark Penn or Howard Ickes or Lanny Davis or the media itself, the PUMAs and people like this Ann Mills Price woman and Geraldine Ferraro point the finger at Obama and say it\'s Obama\'s fault.<br><br>I think it\'s telling that she didn\'t describe herself as a proud wife tonight.  And Bill knows he\'s done her wrong and dirty so many times so he\'s not going to complain about it.<br><br><br>Hillary has a power today that she didn\'t have in January.  She had the Clinton Power in January but it has slowly emerged into power in her own right and I think she realizes that now.  I think that Begala, Wolfson, Carville etc. know this flip flop has taken place and that\'s why they are riding and dying so hard for Hillary -- she got the juice in their household now, not Bill.<br><br>It\'s also why I think another Bill extramarital affair will explode on the front pages within the next couple of years.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866892">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866892" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m so spick of the pundits I could spit. Ive decided to hold out out hope that the person who will put forth directly in his speech that Obama is ready to lead will be a person who has been in the position before, Bill.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866974">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866974" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m hoping the same thing. The Clintons have <i>one more chance</i> with me. Bill had better come correct.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866995">Jay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866995" class="dsq-comment-message">I hope he makes a liar outta me...but he\'s probably not going to make an effort to say "he\'s ready to lead".<br><br>I bet you a nickel, he\'ll say something like when I was president, we did this, we did that and we can again, vote democratic! <br><br>That is all.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867165">msmartin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867165" class="dsq-comment-message">That seems to be the meme of the Clinton surrogates, vote Democrat.  They clearly haven\'t forgotten the primaries and many others haven\'t and won\'t, especially when it\'s time to support one of them.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869258">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869258" class="dsq-comment-message">jay:   On which table are we laying down those nickels???   I\'m IN!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869306">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869306" class="dsq-comment-message">Hmmm.....I never thought about it that way. <br><br>Town: <b>And for all of her Grrl Power rhetoric, her campaign was staffed by middle aged wonky white guys. Sure Maggie Williams and Patti Solis Doyle were up there, but the real movers and shakers and decision makers were white guys. For all of this screaming about 18 million cracks and feminism, it seemed as though Hillary was taking a back seat to the guys.</b><br><br>ITA! She had no control over her own campaign. And isn\'t it interesting that she fired Patti and not Mark Penn? Hmmm......</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1863965">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1863965" class="dsq-comment-message">If you can, go over to <a href="http://narcosphere.narconews.com/thefield/even-gray-lady-is-tiring-clintons" rel="nofollow">The Field</a><br><br>Al Giordano is holding it down...cracking me up actually. <br><br>A sample quote:<br><br><i>I tire of the drama that the Clintons and their lapdogs have inflicted on this convention and general election campaign already. The latest absurdity out of Clinton advisors James Carville and Paul Begala has been this nonsense about how Clinton wasn\'t consulted on who Obama\'s vice presidential pick would be. There\'s no way they would have been mouthing those things unless they\'d heard it straight from the senator. But as we reported here in May, Obama told Clinton back then that she wouldn\'t be the veep pick, so the sense of entitlement over having anything to do with the choice is way out of line. Those boys know that: their gambit is about sabotage, and it\'s obvious to everyone paying attention. <b>I, for one, am not going to tiptoe around their oversized yet fragile egos. One false move tonight or tomorrow, and watch the torch-and-pitchfork crusade rise up to primary her in 2012 in New York.</b></i></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865691">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865691" class="dsq-comment-message">He\'s not lying.  This is slaying demons time.  This is a stake in the heart, silver bullet, old blind Obeah woman with the white powder to sprinkle at the doorway time.  Begala.  Carville.  Bill.  Hillary.  Rendell.<br><br>I\'m in such a foul mood after watching this spectacle.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865871">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865871" class="dsq-comment-message">TruthSeeker:  Hey - sharing your ire!!  BUT, it\'s going ta B O.K.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864118">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864118" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  From HuffPost:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/clinton-speaks-to-support_n_121550.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/clinto...</a><br>Clinton Didn\'t Mention Obama\'s Name When She Met With Her Supporters<br><br>She used the term "nominee"!   SSSSSSSSnake!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864343">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864343" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t know why anyone is surprised. At least she didn\'t say \' My Opponent\'<br><br>LOL</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1864155" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864155" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1864155" href="http://hustleknockin.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">black canseco</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864155" class="dsq-comment-message">Geeze never has a loser been given more entitlement and a longer grace period and a more open-ended exit strategy than Hilary Clinton.<br><br>Never has a candidate been allowed to conflate their spouses resume with their own with so much acceptance and so little criticism as Hilary Clinton.<br><br>never has a woman been so able to co-opt everything from "victimhood" to "girl power" to "civil rights" for her own personal agenda with so little scrutiny as HRC.<br><br>Never have a group of supporters been so catered to and concerned over as the millions of condescending, half-informed, catharsis-seeking, Church of Oprah worshipping white women that hold up Hilary Clinton.<br><br>Never has a losing candidate had their campaign debt retired by others, by force, as has HRC.<br><br>She\'s so otherworldly, that i must now get new t-shirts that read WWHD? - "What Would Hilary Do?"<br><br>Now let\'s go win one for Hilary!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864225">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864225" class="dsq-comment-message">And another thing:<br><br>Not ONLY did billary NOT SAY anything about being a WIFE, I looked at the position of her "WEDDING RING???" on her 3rd finger left hand.   IT IS TWISTED!!!  AND it doesn\'t LOOK like a set of wedding rings!!  It is a SINGLE ring with a SOLITARY stone!!  <br> <br> Which brings me to my humble opinion about the clintons\' POST-EXTRA-MARITAL years.   I suggest that there was an agreement:<br><br>POST-NUPTUAL/POST-EXTRA-MARITAL/POST-PHILANDERING  AGREEMENT:<br><br>1.  Bull will FUND the Senatorial campaign of billary in New York.<br><br>2.  Bull will make all other candidates step aside so that billary CAN be the NY Senator!<br><br>3.  Bull will use his influence with African Americans to garner support for billary\'s Senatorial candidacy!  This includes playing his saxophone in Black churches!!<br><br>4.  Bull will buy a million dollar house in Harlem so that billary can establish a residence in NY!<br><br>5.  Bull will sleep in a SEPARATE BEDROOM  in said million dollar house!!<br><br>6.  Bull will make as many pricey speeches as necessary and involve himself in as many shady deals with foreign countries as necessary in order to get the funds necessary for billary to run for POTUS!<br><br>7.  Bull will try to keep his sexual dalliances at a non-newspaper/non-National Inquirer level!!    If billary hears 1 more tale [or hears of one more piece of tail],  IT IS OVER!!<br><br>8.  Bull will hug billary IN PUBLIC, but NO kissing.  Billary does NOT know where his mouth has been!<br><br>9.  Bull will understand that billary will make as FEW references to bull as my husband or I as his wife, as is possible!!<br><br>10.  Bull will NOT destroy billary\'s chances to become POTUS!!!  Bull will be a MONEY-MAKING MACHINE FOREVER!!!<br><br>In the words of Stevie Wonder:    SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED!!!   <br><br>It is so ordered!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864273" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864273">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864273" class="dsq-comment-message">Jed Said:  Sebelius keep the 8 - 11 "McAncient" houses issue alive!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/gov-sebelius-hits-on-mccains-h.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/gov-sebelius-h...</a><br>Sebelius Hits on McCain\'s Homes<br><br>"There\'s no place like home(s)."   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864305" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864305">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864305" class="dsq-comment-message">Bull Will Not attend Mr. Obama\'s Speech at Convention.  HRC will.<br><br><a href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/source-bill-clinton-will-not-attend-obamas-invesco-speech/" rel="nofollow">http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26...</a><br><br>Well, he\'s got ta keep making speeches in order to retire billary\'s debt.  So he\'s excused!<br><br>Additionally, he really doesn\'t want ta here what a REAL "First Black President" sounds like!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867202" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867202">Micheline</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867202" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867202" class="dsq-comment-message">Bill also didn\'t attend  Kerry\'s acceptance speech in 2004.  This is also true with other politicians.  The media is trying to stir things up.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864354" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864354">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1864354" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864354" class="dsq-comment-message">I think OBama should have shoved Bubba into tonight to with Hillpatine. Get rid of both of them in one shot. Let tomorrow be Biden\'s night. Share Thursday with Al Gore.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1865994" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1865994" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865994" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m beginning to see the full range of Barack\' chess game.<br><br>He\'s giving Bill enough rope to hang himself and daring him to do it.<br><br>Pride goeth before the fall.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866234" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866234">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1866234" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866234" class="dsq-comment-message">"Pride goeth before destruction & a haughty spirit before a fall." I wish someone would come out with some scandalous news about Bill so he can go into exile like JE.<br><br>I wonder how their Peter Paul lawsuit is going?<br><br><a href="http://www.peterfpaul.com" rel="nofollow">www.peterfpaul.com</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876717" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876717">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876717" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah.   Well he needs to switch to hockey for a couple periods, break somebody\'s jaw,  then go back to the chess game.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866012" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866012">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1866012" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866012" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree. Having to see his face during Hillary\'s speech, with his practiced, fake-ass  emotionalism made me want to hurl. It was just too darned much, especially knowing that he wants to USE O\'s convention to talk about how awesome he thinks his presidency was. Thank goodness he will be on 5 second delay. I\'m not sure I will be able to watch him.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1871484">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1871484" class="dsq-comment-message">Teacher:  Co-sign!   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864382" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864382">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864382" class="dsq-comment-message">Elizabeth Edwards ain\'t receivin\' and, therefore, ain\'t quite feelin\' the luv:<br><br><a href="http://www.newser.com/article/d92pr9500/elizabeth-edwards-role-in-hiding-husbands-affair-questioned-political-ambitions-jeopardized.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.newser.com/article/d92pr9500/elizabe...</a><br>Elizabeth Edward\'s Role in Hiding Husband\'s Affair Questioned:  Political Ambitions Jeopardized?<br><br>Word on the street which keeps     "Stayin\' Alive!"  [BGees]    is that she was tryin to protect BOTH of their political careers!!  <br><br>Also noted that she keeps a political diary on the Daily Kos!   Hmmm!?  :&gt;)  :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866023" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866023">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866023" class="dsq-comment-message">I have been thinking about them and how they have about fallen off the planet. I was expecting that JE would be stalked. Maybe he has been saved by the democratic convention.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866053" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866053">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866053" class="dsq-comment-message">teacher:   Got that right!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   Best wishes in the classroom!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866107" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866107">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866107" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks. I\'m hanging in so far.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1864412" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864412">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1864412" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864412" class="dsq-comment-message">From TPM:   <br><br>Obama Ad Responding To Ayers Spot Now Running In Virginia, Too<br><br><a href="http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/obama_ad_responding_to_ayers_s.php" rel="nofollow">http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com...</a><br><br><br>p.s.  I tried to delete the Rangel post, \'cause It was today already!  Sorry.  :&gt;(</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866760" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1866760" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866760" class="dsq-comment-message">Oddly enough, the first time I saw AIP\'s ad in VA was right after Michelle\'s speech. My wife thought it was a McCain ad.<br><br>It\'s gonna get worse before it gets better. Obama can\'t respond to every single attack ad.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1866980" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866980">msmartin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866980" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t know why you think that, he has more money than McCain.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867088" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1867088" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867088" class="dsq-comment-message">And if I\'m a strategist, I know that. <br><br>So I keep making ads like AIP\'s, knowing he\'ll respond. It\'s a drain on funds, it\'s one less ad where he\'s talking about his policies, and one more where he\'s possibly running the same negative campaign he eschews.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867124" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867124">msmartin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867124" class="dsq-comment-message">Responding is not attacking, therefore his integrity remains intact.  As far as the money goes, if you have less how can you break someone that has more?<br><br>The American people aren\'t stupid, the pictures of Bush and McCain together and especially the upcoming appearances at the RNC will provide more advertisement than money can buy.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867268" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1867268" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867268" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867268" class="dsq-comment-message">But, remember it\'s not the McCain campaign that\'s putting out these ads. And really, getting any sort of response is the ultimate goal, though an attack would suit the purpose better.<br><br>I doubt Bush and McCain appear on the stage at the RNC together. For exactly that reason.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867184" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867184" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867184">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867184" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867184" class="dsq-comment-message">The American people aren\'t stupid. They know McCain is not Bush.<br><br>I know that it is difficult to let go of your addiction to Bush-heroin<br>but if Republicans can say goodbye to the Clintons...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867819" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867819" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867819">delfinajones</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867819" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867819" class="dsq-comment-message">The American people are stupid--we\'ve had Bush for 8 years and handed over our unions, health care,jobs  to the corporations who bank abroad.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867330" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867330" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867330">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867330" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867330" class="dsq-comment-message">Actually it\'s forcing McCain to spend money in a state he shouldn\'t have to spend money in at all.  This the first time in my entire life that I\'ve seen a Presidential campaign ad in Virginia.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867378" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1867378" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867378" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867378" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah, me too. I don\'t remember any in \'04, and I wasn\'t here in 2000.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1869375" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869375">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869375" class="dsq-comment-message">Town:  I was looking for information on "McAncient\'s" spending when I asked if he had to USE UP a certain amount of campaign funds B4 he could start using the PUBLIC FUNDING???<br><br>Maybe there is no rule like this.<br><br>that\'s why I\'m just askin\'  :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867159" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867159" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867159">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867159" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867159" class="dsq-comment-message">Plus, it keeps Ayers name, words and deeds in the news. <br><br>Now this:<br><br>"Democrats such as Barack Obama are increasingly showing a disturbing eagerness to invoke the power of the state to silence critics. The latest example of this growing anti-First Amendment mentality is Obama’s heavy-handed response to a television ad by an independent nonprofit that raises some very basic questions about the Illinois senator’s relationship with William Ayers, the unrepentant 1960s terrorist bomber.<br><br>Obama’s campaign has encouraged supporters to flood television stations with protests whenever they see the ad. Nothing wrong with that, but the other thrust of the Obama response was to ask the Justice Department to intervene to stop further airing of the ad. That’s where Obama crossed the line and raised a question of fundamental importance — does he or does he not believe the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech?"<br><br>All of this only benefits McCain.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867786">delfinajones</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867786" class="dsq-comment-message">Hello-I think it\'s called slander.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867932">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867932" class="dsq-comment-message">How is it slander? What is factually incorrect?<br> <br>Obama’s own response boils down to this: “Ayers tossed bombs a long time ago, and who cares what he thinks now?”  <br><br>If plenty of people care about Presidential candidates who feel comfortable with bomb-tossers as friends, and the more Obama keeps the story alive, the more the media will pay attention and more voters will discover this connection.<br><br>Demanding a criminal probe into a group that works for political advocacy and bullying people through the Department of Justice as a candidate will cause reasonable people to wonder what will happen if Obama gets elected. Most Americans will see this as Obama trying to silence someone with an inconvenient political point of view.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868413">Micheline</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868413" class="dsq-comment-message">It is called guilt by association. Obama was never a member of the group. Nor was he an advocate of the group .  This is just a distraction.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869268">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869268" class="dsq-comment-message">The real troubling aspect of the Obama-Ayers relationship is that Obama comes from a political subculture in which Ayers, UNAPOLOGETIC  and UNREPENTANT, is an accepted and unremarkable individual.<br><br>Exactly what kind of leftist extremism would be considered unacceptable by Obama and his supporters?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869506">Micheline</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869506" class="dsq-comment-message">Leftist?  The board that both men sat on included the following:<br><br>    Laura S. Washington, Board Chair*<br>    Ida B. Wells-Barnett University Professor and Fellow of the DePaul Humanities Center<br><br>    Jesus G. Garcia, Vice Chair*<br>    Executive Director, Little Village Community Development Corporation<br><br>    William C. Ayers<br>    Distinguished Professor of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago<br><br>    Lee Bey<br>    Director of Media and Governmental Affairs, Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP<br><br>    Doris Salomon Chagin<br>    Category Manager - Ethnic Markets, BP Products North America<br><br>    Beth E. Richie<br>    Professor and Head of the Department of African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago<br><br>    Patrick M. Sheahan<br>    Executive Director, Public Affairs, UBS Investment Bank<br><br>    Charles N. Wheatley<br>    President, Sahara Enterprises, Inc.<br><br>    Lucia Woods Lindley<br>    Board Member Emeritus<br><br>    Kristin Patton*<br>    Secretary<br>The charity does a lot of work  for the city of Chicago/<br><br>Moreover, any who lives in Hyde Park which is predominantly conservative  has ran into Ayers.  <br><br>I noticed that you make a lot assumption s about Obama that in reality that are not true.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1871889">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1871889" class="dsq-comment-message">Micheline:<br><br>U go girl!!!<br><br>DATA!!!! Yes!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869225">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869225" class="dsq-comment-message">"s" is lying about why Obama has called for a criminal probe of the 5014c ad. She is lying to say a Constitutional lawyer is going to try to suppress the Constitutions First Amendment.<br><br>The reason Obama is calling for a criminal probe is as follows. A 5014c can raise money to do a couple of things under defined rules. One,  it must use most of the money to do other things besides running ads ofr candidates(details is link). Two, most importantly the money must come from multiple sources so not to violate McCain-Feingold.<br>With this 5104c most of the money has come from one source Harold Simmons aka Mr Swiftboat. All the 5014c has done is run the one ad. That is what is illegal. <br>"As the FEC\'s own discussion of MCFL (linked by Mitchell) notes, "Furthermore, the Court pointed out that \'should MCFL\'s independent spending become so extensive that the organization\'s major purpose may be regarded as campaign activity, the corporation would be classified as a political committee,\' subject to the restrictions and extensive reporting requirements the law applies to such entities."<br>See full article: <a href="http://electionlawblog.org/archives/011426.html" rel="nofollow">http://electionlawblog.org/archives/011426.html</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864521">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864521" class="dsq-comment-message">This comes under the heading:  FAUX Spews will "fight" anyone:<br><br>Jon Stewart, the comedian has been called "out of touch" by Faux Spews spokesman.<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/jon-stewart-fox-news-trad_n_121417.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/jon-st...</a><br><br>He\'s not even a journalist!!  FAUX SPEWS is as WAR-MONGERING as "McAncient" - their hero!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    PITIFUL!!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1864542">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1864542" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  Is it permitted to post Mr. Martin\'s site showing his convention pics?  They are nice. :&gt;)   Let me know.  Thank you.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://essence.typepad.com/news/" rel="nofollow">http://essence.typepad.com/news/</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865667">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865667" class="dsq-comment-message">This is from the Daily Kos:  Former Sgt. Riley puts "McAncient" "ON BLAST" for playing the "POW CARD!"<br><br><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/26/17912/3714" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/26/179...</a><br>Open Letter To Senator John McCain:   What About Floyd James Thompson and the Other POWs [Neil B. Riley, Jr. Sergent, US Army  2001 - 2006]<br><br><br>Floyd James Thompson was the longest held POW in US HIstory - 10 days short of 9 years in the Viet Nam War.<br><br>Neil said that, despite the post war devastating personal experiences that he and his family suffered, He NEVER USED his experience for PERSONAL GAIN or NOTORIETY!!<br><br>In contrast, YOU have USED your former POW status to get out of being accountable for your actions!!<br><br>He stated that he was prompted to write his letter after seeing "McAncient" on the Jay Leno Show.<br><br>This is a very telling read!     "DISS THE DUDE!"  :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869112">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869112" class="dsq-comment-message">See, this is what we need to be focused on! Not the Clintons! I\'m tired of the in fighting. I\'m ready for the Dems to put the smackdown on McCain and expose him!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869415">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869415" class="dsq-comment-message">Sepia:  Thanks!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)  Continuing to look for ANY information to "DISS THAT DUDE!!!"    :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1865858" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865858" class="dsq-comment-message">"Barack Obama is my candidate and he must be our President."<br><br>I guess I\'m not seeing how this isn\'t a strong enough statement that she believes Barack is ready to be President.<br><br>"The future of our nation and the health and safety of our children hangs in the balance if Barack isn\'t elected president."<br><br>If you were not convinced with her delivery, so be it. But the words she delivered were unequivocal.<br><br>"No way. No how. No McCain."<br><br>I expect that to be used in an ad that appears during the RNC.<br><br>Even if there\'s something going on behind the scenes, the theater she put on to our faces was very good.<br><br>"Were you just in this for me?"<br><br>She gave Michelle Obama propers, praised her speech, and said she would be a great First Lady.<br><br>I\'m not seeing any reaction to that here. Maybe I scrolled through the comments too quickly.<br><br>She\'s meeting with her delegates at lunch tomorrow where she\'s expected to encourage them to vote for Barack in the abbreviated roll call vote in the afternoon.<br><br>I\'ll get a report from two friends from my past who intend to attend.<br><br>I\'ve now spoken with more than 100 Hillary delegates face to face. Three quarters of them are voting for Barack in the roll call.<br><br>McCain\'s campaign chimed in with a silly press release that nitpicked what she didn\'t say instead of focusing on what she did say. Even with my dislike and mistrust of most things Clinton, I\'m just not going to get riled up by something that came out of the McCain\'s campaign.<br><br>The energy on the convention floor cannot be felt on the television.<br><br>I\'m beginning to believe there will be no shenanigans tomorrow.<br><br>We shall see.<br><br>This convention is changing me. It\'s no longer about my feelings for Hillary and Bill.<br><br>It\'s about winning.<br><br>We can\'t take any votes for granted. If Clinton Democrats are more likely to vote for Barack because his supporters stop openly trashing the Clintons, then I\'m prepared to stop openly trashing the Clintons.<br><br>This election is too important.<br><br>I want to win.<br><br>It\'s no skin off my ass to censor myself unless or until I get new evidence.<br><br>If I can\'t say anything good about Hillary and Bill, I\'m not going to say anything at all.<br><br>I even waved a big white Hillary sign on cue. And then those big unity placards.<br><br>You could almost feel the unity in the place.<br><br>I want to win.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866171">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866171" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig, I understand where you are coming from, and your position is a cerebral response to the situation. Those of us who can\'t seem to muster enthusiasm for "the Hillary and Bill chapter" of this saga are responding from the heart. We all know that Hillary crossed over the line of decency in her effort to "win." We still have to listen to her utter the unspeakable on a daily basis in McCain ads. We all know she would have done anything to "win." She refered to O as "my opponent" as recectly as last week, and we are still waiting to see if Bill is going to pretend to be onboard or not. We all know she is pretending for the sake of her political future. We know that she will continue to undermine O\'s success for the rest of her natural life. Our consolation is that we know that O is vastly superior in character & intellect to both clintons put together and that God don\'t like ugly. I\'m glad you can almost feel the unity, but I\'m just not feeling it.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1868394" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868394" class="dsq-comment-message">I understand you completely.<br><br>Cerebral isn\'t my strong suit, but I try.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866635">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866635" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig, I am very glad to hear that there is a sense of unity there. But all her speech did was show me exactly who she is and what she wants. Please help foster unity there and keep feeling optimistic, because you are going to have to have enough for the both of us!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867799">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867799" class="dsq-comment-message">thank you for that report craig. i\'ve been waiting to feel you out on what you thought was happening</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868361">RonnieB</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868361" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m glad Clinton said that she said.  I was hopeful that she would have taken the opportunity to specifically admonish the media for stirring the pot and creating a fight where there was none.   She didn\'t, and so this phoney issue remains in the media for as long they (and/or she) want it to.<br><br>I guess the rest of us will just have to take our cues from that Obama guy.  You know ... <br><br>the Democratic Nominee for President.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869051">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869051" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks so much for your words Craig.<br><br>I\'m really trying to put my disgust about the antics of Clinton and her supporters aside, but it\'s really hard. I\'m scared to put my trust into them again.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865893">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865893" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig:  This surely bespeaks the phrase  - "You had ta B there!"   Thank you for sharing the "feeling tone!"  :&gt;)    :&gt;)  And for the analysis!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865908">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865908" class="dsq-comment-message">Lest we 4-get:  Detroit Mayor Could Face Removal<br><br><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603153.html?wpisrc=newsletter" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a><br><br>The Michigan governor sets a hearing to decide Kilpatrick\'s future.  No specific date was given, however.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866939">pinksun</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866939" class="dsq-comment-message">The hearing is September 3rd.<br><a href="http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080827/NEWS01/808270379" rel="nofollow">http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869460">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869460" class="dsq-comment-message">pinksun:   Thank you!  :&gt;)  Just got a call from my Detroit sister on this 2.  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>She invests energy in this matter on a DAILY BASIS!!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865930">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865930" class="dsq-comment-message">Found this on Black Web Portal:<br><br><a href="http://www.blackwebportal.com/nuforums/vm.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=3967" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackwebportal.com/nuforums/vm.cfm?F...</a><br><br>Reasons why "McAncient" is unfit to be POTUS!!!<br><br>Big and significant LIST!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866803">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866803" class="dsq-comment-message">Significant? LOL</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1866936" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866936" class="dsq-comment-message">That\'s not big.<br><br>Or significant, considering where it\'s posted.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1865990">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1865990" class="dsq-comment-message">From Black Web Portal:<br><br>Michelle Obama Addresses Democratic National Convention<br><br><a href="http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/DA.cfm?ArticleID=4110" rel="nofollow">http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/DA.cfm?Artic...</a><br><br>The article was positive,  However, apparently, media critic Paul Porter is blasting on TV One\'s \'After Party\' show because of a statement made by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson about Mrs. Obama\'s gluteus maximus.   OOPS!!     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867739">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867739" class="dsq-comment-message">Anything that advertises itself with them dancing, as they did, come on now, GreenLady. On the whole, I\'ve enjoyed the Afterparty. I enjoy Roland\'s commentary on it, and there\'s something good. Last night, Dyson did an interview with Charles Barkley that was really good.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868485">MsKitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868485" class="dsq-comment-message">I saw the interview too.  Maybe it was just me but at the end of the interview it seemed like Barkley got a bit verklempt talking about Obama\'s campaign.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872238">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872238" class="dsq-comment-message">You know, I appreciated it because I thought Charles was \'being real\'. And yes, he\'s a poor boy from Alabama. If not for basketball, he knows where he would be in life, and Charles, for all my criticisms of him, has never forgotten that. <br><br>When he spoke about the Elders being \' in shock\', I completely agreed with him.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869519">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869519" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:   I don\'t have TV One.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   SORRY.    :&gt;(         I forgot to ask who was this Paul Porter, in order to get a feel for his credibility.   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>My bad!!!   :&gt;)      :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866031">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866031" class="dsq-comment-message">Seems as if Charles Rangel IS getting some opposition from a rival:<br><br><a href="http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-08-27/news/congressman-charlie-rangel-gets-a-rival/" rel="nofollow">http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-08-27/news/con...</a><br><br>Hmmmm??    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877477">HH</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877477" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah, his name is Craig Schley.  I mentioned him here a while ago.  All I know is, he\'s heavily involved (maybe runs) a group called Vote Now.  They\'re trying to stop the re-districting of 125th, which is just one more step toward total gentrification</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877517">HH</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877517" class="dsq-comment-message">my bad, it\'s Vote People, not Vote Now</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866121">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866121" class="dsq-comment-message">This article is just INSPIRING!<br><br><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-black_delegatesaug27%2C0%2C6698955.story" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/...</a><br> A 78 year old alternate delegate from Virginia gives an awe-inspiring story of her historical journey to this Convention.<br><br>Enjoy!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869489">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869489" class="dsq-comment-message">thanks for this</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872195">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872195" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:   My pleasure!!   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866290">Teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866290" class="dsq-comment-message">Hillary Clinton’s revealing purchase: A website called HRC2012<br>July 20, 2008<br>By Andrew Malcolm<br><br>Sometimes a website name is just a website name.<br><br>Maybe the move by a company that\'s worked closely with the former first lady is just what it seems: yet another step by Hillary Rodham Clinton to prepare for another run for the Senate from New York in four years. Or another run for the White House. We won\'t know, of course, for some time.<br><br><br>Happy Hillary Clinton now raising funds for a 2012 race and just bought a web name HRC2012<br><br>But that comes with the news, as reported in The Ticket early the other morning, that Clinton has urgently requested her 2008 general election supporters to approve transfer of their unusable donations for this year\'s presidential race over to her 2012 Senate campaign.<br><br>(And then, potentially, into a new presidential campaign fund, as she did with $10 million of her surplus 2006 Senate campaign funds).<br><br>If this year\'s donors don\'t approve that transfer soon, Clinton must return the \'08 money by Aug. 28.<br><br>The respected blogger Marc Ambinder of <a href="http://TheAtlantic.com" rel="nofollow">TheAtlantic.com</a> is reporting tonight that a company associated with Clinton\'s top advance team leaders, the Markham Group, purchased that domain name on June 8.<br><br>June 8th? Why does that ring a bell? Why, that\'s the very next day after her "I-give-up-and-heartily-support Obama" speech where her family was dressed for a funeral.<br><br>Clinton sources told Ambinder the New York senator was committed to helping elect Obama on Nov. 4, but she wanted to keep her options open for later. Imagine that in a seasoned politician.<br><br>Come 2012 Clinton would have to choose which race she\'d enter. Two years ago in her first Senate reelection bid, her main website was <a href="http://HillaryClinton.com" rel="nofollow">HillaryClinton.com</a>, which she still has. Plus <a href="http://HillPac.com" rel="nofollow">HillPac.com</a> for her political action committee and another one for her \'08 campaign debt donations.<br><br>So why would she need another website with 2012 in it, unless…. Her disappointed presidential campaign supporters may take heart. But will they still help elect another Democrat this November? Or sit it out and let \'12 fall to her?<br><br>We are just six weeks out from Clinton\'s \'08 surrender to Barack Obama. And, surely, everyone knows exactly what that means: only 223 weeks left until the 2012 election.<br><br>Source:  Los Angeles Times</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872262">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872262" class="dsq-comment-message">teacher:    TEACH!!!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1866770" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866770" class="dsq-comment-message">Speaking of ads....<a href="http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/multimedia/details.aspx?id=357" rel="nofollow">here\'s Vets for Freedom\'s latest.</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868543">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868543" class="dsq-comment-message">More muddy boots thinking.<br>The "SURGE" has become a term for the outcome in Iraq not what it actually was. The so called surge was the injection of more brigades to bring the number of soldiers on the ground  up by about 40k. <br>What made the situtation change was 3 fold. One, AQ over reached and alienated the local Sunni base w/ thier fundamentalist view of Sunni Islam. Gen Petreaus took advantage of this by arming and funding those Sunni\'s who snitched out the AQ infrastructure.<br><br>Two, Sadr maintained his truce against the coalition forces such that soldiers were available for other duty and not having to watch their backs in Shi\'a areas.<br><br>Three, because coalliton forces never had enough troops to maintain order, the Sunni\'s and Shi\'a cleansed mixed neighborhoods of each others adherents. This provide a degree of security in what became their fortress.<br><br>The reality is had the first two had not occured all the increase of soldiers would have done is provide more targets whether they stayed in Fort Apache or ventured out into the cities and countryside.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880160">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880160" class="dsq-comment-message">Rob M - no need to rehash this again.  Both D and S know this information already as we discussed it quite a few times on JJP. <br><br>We get it, they know it . . . . just let it go.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1881300">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1881300" class="dsq-comment-message">I hear you.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1868659" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868659" class="dsq-comment-message">Basically, everything except our troops on the ground, right?<br><br>Try telling that to the families of the 1,192 servicemembers we\'ve lost since the surge began. I\'m sure they\'d enjoy hearing that.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868812">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868812" class="dsq-comment-message">The "SURGE" was never argued in the public domain as something to take advantage of the situation I described. Your argument is that everything occured after the "SURGE".<br><br>By the way I thought you didn\'t like the idea of soldiers being victims. Soldiers know especially with a volunteer military that dying is part of their choice. But they should never die on the cheap as much of Rumsfield strategy did</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868796">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868796" class="dsq-comment-message">The \'Muddy\'  thinking comes from those who believe their is no honor or merit to be found in maintaining and exercising military action.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867118">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867118" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867118" class="dsq-comment-message">Vets for Freedom always hits the mark.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868559">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868559" class="dsq-comment-message">The biggest foreign policy issue of the campaign - the war in Iraq and the \'surge\' - the largest policy reason, in fact, that Obama is the nominee - has swung so firmly away from the Democrats.<br><br>"This used to be Obama\'s political wheelhouse, one that combined with his skill as a speaker inspired a following of passionate young voters and academic communities; now, it\'s a deadweight with all the middle class voters Obama needs to win the election."</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866813">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866813" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m just getting mad all over again. Obama didn\'t have to give either of those Clinton assholes one minute of convention time. They got a glowing video montage, and two prime speaking berths. Hillary could have done better by Obama. She got what she asked for, she should have enough honor to give her full-throated support to Obama.<br><br>I guess asking the Clintons to play fair is like asking asking a leopard to change its spots. Or a snake not to slither.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867728">delfinajones</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867728" class="dsq-comment-message">Cosign.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868480">jonster</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868480" class="dsq-comment-message">Helloooooo, Obama didn\'t get that many more votes than Hillary...Even without Florida they were pretty evenly split.  It\'s the Democratic Convention, not the Barack Obama Convention.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869675">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869675" class="dsq-comment-message">In a democracy if you win by only 1 vote you have a majority and the loser accepts the results.If people would have paid attention in school they would know that is how our system of government works.Now if people have a problem with that then change our form of gov.to a parliamentarian system.Other than that I would put this as succinctly as I can STFU!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1870195">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870195" class="dsq-comment-message">It doesn\'t matter how many more votes he did or didn\'t get. He\'s the nominee and her job was to bring her supporters to him. It\'s the Democratic Convention, but it is all about the presidency.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869552">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869552" class="dsq-comment-message">taritac:   co-sign!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1866946">Jay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866946" class="dsq-comment-message">@ Town: "I think it\'s telling that she didn\'t describe herself as a proud wife tonight."<br><br>PREACH! I noticed they very same thing. I was like wow, she never mentioned her husband. I wouldn\'t be surprised if they are planning a seperation. Its pretty clear she\'s not in-love with him anymore. Even when she shouted out his term in office and the surplus he left, she said "President Clinton" as if she didn\'t have a personal connection with him.<br><br>I\'m not going to harbor on the things she didn\'t say...but I have to respect her recognizing the female Moses that is Harriet Tubman. Greatest moment in that speech.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1873900" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1873900">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1873900" class="dsq-comment-message">Right.  And how does the "Female Moses" relate to Hillary Clinton?  Is Hillary playing body snatchers again?  Harriet Tubman is an African American icon, she represents freedom.  Harriet was running away from what Hillary represents.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1866960" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1866960" class="dsq-comment-message">Random thought: for those of you with XM radio, there\'s a channel called POTUS \'08 (I think it\'s 130) that\'s broadcasting the whole convention, including all the miscellaneous speakers before the big names. Best of all, there\'s no commentary, short of them telling you what\'s actually going on.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1867322" href="http://cribnotes.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jonzee</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867322" class="dsq-comment-message">Did anyone see the Sista who was interviewed on CNN last night after Hillary\'s speech? Yo! Why was homegirl crying like she was testifying? I didn\'t see all of it--but it was a good 5 minutes long. Basically, she went on about how she is usually the one rallying up the troops to vote--but this year someone might have to convince her. And then she went on to say, with lots of choked back tears "You know she sounded presidential! You know she did!..." WITSH kind of foolishness is that. <br><br>If I find the video, I will post it.<br><br>I wish I could be a fly on the wall when she gets back home.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867406" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1867406" href="http://cribnotes.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jonzee</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867406" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2008/08/27/sot.hillary.supporter.cnn" rel="nofollow">Here is the video</a>...see some of these people can\'t be reached...not even if Hill walked up to Barack and gave him a big fat kiss on the cheek!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879444">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879444" class="dsq-comment-message">WTF is wrong with this lady?!!! Seriously, she sound loony as hell. I need to gather myself before I get too worked up. Leaving work now. Be back later.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879443" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879443">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879443" class="dsq-comment-message">WTF is wrong with this lady?!!! Seriously, she sound loony as hell. I need to gather myself before I get too worked up. Leaving work now. Be back later.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867584">rgresham</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867584" class="dsq-comment-message">Preach!! I was perplexed all night over that. Somehow, this black woman was able to vote for Gore and Kerry, but now Obama has 2 months to "show her something" Are you kidding me? Whats even crazier is that Obama is virtually identical on the issues, but now she doesn\'t know if she\'ll even vote. I\'ve been wondering if anyone else was as stunned as I was at how she was crying over HRC.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869352">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1869352" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869352" class="dsq-comment-message">That woman was clearly chemically imbalanced.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874120" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874120">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874120" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874120" class="dsq-comment-message">His resume......that\'s what concerns her.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875553" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875553">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1875553" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875553" class="dsq-comment-message">No its not. Its what she said, but that doesnt concern her at all.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875873" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875873">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1875873" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875873" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL...<br><br>Ah Miranda.  Don\'t I know it!  <br><br>Does she look like she graduated high school to you?  I don\'t mean to diss her, but how can she criticize Obama\'s resume??!!<br><br>What is really eating away at her??</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867881" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867881">delfinajones</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867881" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867881" class="dsq-comment-message">I think the Pumas posted it on PUMAPAC.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1869748" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869748">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869748" class="dsq-comment-message">jonzee:   Town posted a video on TUESDAY\'S Thread.    :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>IMHO:   She forgot ta show her HANDKERCHIEF!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>               She took the CATHARSIS meme SERIOUSLY!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>               The THERAPY ISN\'T working!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)   [Again, ALL DUE RESPECT TO THERAPY.]</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874869" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874869">Alexander</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874869" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874869" class="dsq-comment-message">She is clearly delusional.  I recommend an anti-psychotic before we try shock therapy.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875026">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875026" class="dsq-comment-message">Alexander:   LOL   :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880987">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880987" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880987" class="dsq-comment-message"><i><blockquote>She took the CATHARSIS meme SERIOUSLY!!! :&gt;) :&gt;)</i></blockquote><br>BWAHAHAHAH!! Good one GreenLady!!!    :D</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1889331" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1889331">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1889331" class="dsq-comment-message">taritac:   And by now, I hope errybody has gotten their CATHARSIS ON or OFF!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Whew!   Shaking her head Deep Breaths!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1872226" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872226">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872226" class="dsq-comment-message">Quote from Mammy to Miss Scarlett in Gone With The Wind<br>I says I gwine with you ter Atlanta and gwine I is!<br><br>Quote from Mammy to Hiss Hillary last night at the DNC in Denver<br>I says I gwine with you ter da wite hous and gwine I is!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1868367" href="http://talkinstuff.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ladyrayne</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868367" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m not sure if this link has been posted about John McCain\'s son.  It deals with a Nevada bank in trouble and Andrew K. McCain\'s resignation from the board.<br><br><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121876461747243159.html?mod=special_page_campaign2008_topbox" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121876461747243...</a><br><br>If this was happening in the Obama camp the media would be spinning this 24/7.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869768">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869768" class="dsq-comment-message">Ladyrayne:   Got dat right!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>But, because YOU brought it, we can SHARE it!    Thanks!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869564">Elevated</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869564" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://thewhitehouseblack.com" rel="nofollow">thewhitehouseblack.com</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1869676" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869676">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869676" class="dsq-comment-message">I want to put this under the LOL comment but it is not funny: shout out to the Black Snob<br><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/08/michelle-obam-3.html" rel="nofollow">http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008...</a><br>Read the whole post.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1869702" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869702">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869702" class="dsq-comment-message">Latest Zogby Poll for Arizona Shows Obama Leading in McCain\'s Home State<br><br>PHOENIX -- According to the most recent Zogby poll, Obama now leads by 3 points in McCain\'s home state of Arizona. Among independent voters in the state (almost one third of all voters here), Obama is ahead by 13 percent, 51 to 38. <br><br>The McCain campaign has struggled in Arizona. His campaign was embarrassed recently by being forced to move a fundraiser from a reception hall to a private home due to lack of interest. McCain had little grassroots support here before his campaign office opened, and when it did finally open, there were nearly as many protesters outside as attendees inside.<br>Last month, after polls showed McCain up by only 9 points statewide and only 5 points in his home district, he acknowledged that he could lose Arizona -- a state that George Bush won by 10 points in 2004.<br><br>Zogby shows Bob Barr garnering 7 percent of Arizona voters, and in a very serious sign of McCain\'s lack of appeal to the conservative base, Barr has the support of 16 percent of "very conservative" voters.<br><br>Republicans currently have a 3 point lead over Democrats in voter registration statewide, but voter registrations have been trending poorly for the Republicans in 2007 and 2008. While the most significant gains in voter registration have been independents, Democrats have also added significant numbers to the rolls. Republican voter registration has been relatively flat.<br><br>Zogby\'s prediction for McCain\'s home state in November? Too close to call.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1869796">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1869796" class="dsq-comment-message">Other shots Dems took at McCain/Bush Tuesday night:<br><br>–NEW YORK GOV. PATERSON: “If [McCain is] the answer, then the question must be<br>ridiculous.”<br><br>–KANSAS GOV. SEBELIUS: “I’m sure you remember a girl from Kansas who said there’s no<br>place like home. Well, in John McCain’s version, there’s no place like home. Or a home. Or<br>a home. Or a home. Or a home.” <br><br>–SEN. CASEY: “John McCain calls himself a maverick, but he votes with George Bush more<br>than 90% of the time. That’s not a maverick, that’s a sidekick.” <br><br>–GOV. ED RENDELL: “The only thing green in John McCain’s energy plan is the billions of<br>dollars he’s promising in tax cuts for oil companies.”<br><br>–GOV. TED STRICKLAND: “George W. Bush came into office on third base… and then he stole second. And John McCain cheered him every step of the way.”</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1870023">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870023" class="dsq-comment-message">In todays "see what lying gets you" news:<br><br>Ayers Linked To GOP Governor Through University<br><br>The campaign season\'s hottest gotcha game -- six degrees of William Ayers -- has suddenly become a bit more complicated for John McCain and the Republican Party.<br><br>It turns out that Ayers, a 60s-era radical and former Weathermen member, is linked to GOP Gov. Mark Sanford through their work for the University of South Carolina.<br><br>Since 2005, Ayers has held the title of "distinguished scholar" at USC for participating in an education project. He has attended various university events, been praised highly by school administrators, even published columns on university\'s website. Meanwhile, Sanford holds the position of Ex-Officio Chairman of USC\'s Board of Trustees.<br><br>True, that "link" is basically meaningless; no one suggests that Sanford endorses anything that Ayers has said or done over the years.<br><br>But that\'s precisely the point, according to the Obama campaign, which is gearing up for another round of Ayers coverage on Tuesday, when records are released for an education group that Obama chaired and Ayers co-founded. <br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/ayers-linked-to-gop-gover_n_121363.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/26/ayers-...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1870487" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1870487" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870487" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh, boy.<br><br>This ought to be interesting.......</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1872309" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872309">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872309" class="dsq-comment-message">... no, ridiculous.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1872229" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872229">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872229" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, it\'s six degrees of separation for McCain.<br><br> Zero degrees of separation for Obama.<br><br>Ayers is BAD news for everyone, but the left is willing to make excuses for Obama and Ayers.<br><br>I\'m confused. According to Obama supporters Ayers is inconsequential where Obama is concerned BUT A BIG deal because  Mark Sanford is a Republican.<br><br>Then again, just like your candidate and his many contradictory policy positions, you are willing to take both sides of an issue when it is politically expedient.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1873487">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1873487" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1873487" class="dsq-comment-message">All I did was post an article. What you choose to extrapolate from it, is on you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874112" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1874112" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874112" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874112" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL.....yeah, right. Don\'t play innocent. You knew exactly what you were doing.<br><br>;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1874746" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874746" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874746">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874746" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874746" class="dsq-comment-message">And oddly, I\'ve never gone fishing in my life.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874900" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1874900" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874900" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874900" class="dsq-comment-message">Uh huh. Right.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874685" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874685">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874685" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874685" class="dsq-comment-message">He doth extrapolate a lot.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874006">TRW</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874006" class="dsq-comment-message">The fact that Republicans bring this up, smacks of desperation.  If you take it their reasoning to a quasi-logical conclusion, because both Obama and Ayers served on the same board, he is sympathetic to domestic terrorists...but what about Ayers\' students, the administration, his colleagues at the university, the people that funded his organization, the other people that served on his boards, the people in his neighborhood, and on and on and on...If what he did was really so offensive and repugnant, why didn\'t the community as a whole have him run out of town?  <br><br>I think he was a jackass for what he did several years ago, and deserved to go to jail for it, but he was tried by the judicial system and ultimately not convicted because of improper behavior by the prosecutor.  Let it go.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874934" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1874934" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874934" class="dsq-comment-message">Is it too late to declare JJP a Wright/Pfleger/Hagee/Parsley/Ayers-free zone?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875363">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875363" class="dsq-comment-message">Sure. ;-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875153">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875153" class="dsq-comment-message">If Republicans are so desperate, if this doesn\'t matter why is the Obama campaign trying to get the add pulled at the expense of being accused of stifling free speech?<br><br>Ayers: Obama\'s  \'guy in my neighborhood, TRW\'s "jackass\', America\'s \'unrepentant, domestic terrorist."<br><br>"why didn\'t the community as a whole have him run out of town? "<br>What you don\'t know about Chicago is...A LOT.<br><br>One of the first education reform grants made by the Chicago Annenberg Challenge was to former SDS leader turned Maoist (aka communist0 Mike Klonsky, a friend of Bill Ayers from back in the day who until recently had a blog at the Obama site until he was outed.<br><br>.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875347" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875347">Micheline</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1875347" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875347" class="dsq-comment-message">Do you people ever believe that people can change?  And besides this a rehash of the sixties which is not going to help resolve global warming etc.  I got news for you we no longer live in the 20th century but the 21st.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875876" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875876">Admiral_Komack</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875876" class="dsq-comment-message">You mean THIS Mark Sanford?<br><br><a href="http://www.carolinascw.com/blogspot/article/cw_web_extra_governor_sanford_in_the_hot_seat_for_his_network_television_st" rel="nofollow">http://www.carolinascw.com/blogspot/article/cw_...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876497">Admiral_Komack</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876497" class="dsq-comment-message">Or maybe THIS one?<br><br>Governor Brings Pigs To Statehouse; Lawmakers Unamused <br>"Pork" and "Barrel" Accompany Sanford To House Chamber Door<br><br><a href="http://www.wyff4.com/politics/3353623/detail.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wyff4.com/politics/3353623/detail.html</a><br><br>(This occured May 27, 2004)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1870133" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1870133">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1870133" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870133" class="dsq-comment-message">This should be the next commercial.<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1870136" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1870136">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870136" class="dsq-comment-message">This should be the next commercial.<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJ0ynnlMys</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875317" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875317">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875317" class="dsq-comment-message">dj:   Good idea!!!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1870990" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1870990" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1870990">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1870990" class="dsq-comment-message">From the New York Times:<br><br>Obama Praises Clinton Speech<br><a href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/road-to-the-rockies-obama-praises-clintons-speech/" rel="nofollow">http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/r...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875014" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875014">BeeJayGee</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1875014" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875014" class="dsq-comment-message">But will Clinton supporters choose Obama? <a href="http://theloop21.com/news/will-hillarys-supporters-choose-obama" rel="nofollow">http://theloop21.com/news/will-hillarys-support...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875144" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875144">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875144" class="dsq-comment-message">BeeJayGee:    Some WILL.   Some won\'t.   How\'s that for a FIRM, positioned answer!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1871496">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1871496" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry about the double post.<br>Trust Me<br><br>"You\'re a financial planner and you want to invest my retirement savings in scratch tickets?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You\'re a plumber and you\'re going to fix my clog with a stick of dynamite?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You\'re a firefighter and you\'re going to put out the flames with gasoline?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You\'re a jeweler and you\'re going to fix my Rolex with a hammer?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You’re a nuclear physicist and you\'re giving out \'free samples\' of enriched uranium to children?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You\'re a surgeon and you\'re using a rusty hacksaw?" <br>    "Trust me. I was a POW."<br><br>"You’re the Republican candidate for president and you want to fix the country\'s problems even though you don’t know much about the economy, you don’t know how to use the internet, you don’t know how many houses you own or what kind of car you drive, you admit you don’t think clearly when you’re tired, you make frequent gaffes on foreign policy, you think offshore drilling is a short-term solution to high gas prices, you support torture and keeping the Guantanamo prison open, you make rash decisions and statements from which you have to quickly backtrack, you have an explosive temper on a hair trigger, your idea of health care reform is \'wear more sunscreen,\' you\'re for stem cell research except when it\'s done on stem cells because you consider them all American citizens, and you voted to support the policies of the worst president ever 100 percent of the time this year?" <br>    "Trust me, my friends. I was a POW."<br><br>Only in Republicanland.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875210">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875210" class="dsq-comment-message">dj:    GOOD post!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;) LOL!   :&gt;)  See my post on the "LETTER from another POW"</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1872260">BlackButterfly</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1872260" class="dsq-comment-message">*Sigh*  If I don\'t stop watching these damn pundits so much I am going to have a difficult time controlling the urge to jump through the screen and start smacking some people around. <br><br>Everyone keeps speculating on what else Barack Obama has to do to win the approval of Bill Clinton.  What??? Why??? Matter of fact I just heard some fool on with Chuckie Todd say that Obama owes Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton for his ability to be able to run right now. <br><br>Whyyyyy....is the constant theme in the MSM that of a black person\'s excellence always being attributed to a white person?  These shows are making my cynicism quickly become rage!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1873372">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1873372" class="dsq-comment-message">BlackButterfly:  Co-signing.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>"Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. . . ."   BECAAAAAAAAAAUSE he\'s BLACK!!!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>Whew!  "cynical" Deep Breaths!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1874109" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874109" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874109">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874109" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874109" class="dsq-comment-message">Stop watching</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874769" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874769">MsKitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1874769" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874769" class="dsq-comment-message">For real.  Because it bears repeating...watch C-Span only.  Your blood pressure will thank you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874931" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874931">BlackButterfly</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874931" class="dsq-comment-message">TexasGirl, MsKitty:<br>I\'m taking the advice and banning CNN and MSNBC from my political life!  They have now been chucked like I did FOX news long ago:-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877936" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877936">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877936" class="dsq-comment-message">Good for you....C-Span is the way to go.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878808">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878808" class="dsq-comment-message">Am I the only one curious to see Fox cover Bill\'s speech in the Mystery Theater 300 format?  The idea of Shep and whoever else that\'s funny on the network sitting there in a shadowy outline on my screen making snarky comments throughout the whole speech has earned a place on my DVR.  Actually, i don\'t know if it\'s regular Fox or <a href="http://Fox.com" rel="nofollow">Fox.com</a> that is broadcasting t this way, but I will watch.  Then turn the second it is over.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880203" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880203">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880203" class="dsq-comment-message">I flip...er push the button...between C-span and MSNBC because I want to see Rachel slap Pat and see Keith and Tweety tear up. I also want to see the speeches. CNN and Fox hold no NO appeal for me.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1873404">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1873404" class="dsq-comment-message">Barack Obama and Joe Biden have a longer partnership than first thought.  Obama pursued over $3 million in earmarks for Biden’s son, at the same time that Biden claims he didn’t get personally lobbied by Hunter Biden for his clients.  Obama apparently provided the necessary cover for his wingman:<br><br>    Sen. Barack Obama sought more than $3.4 million in congressional earmarks for clients of the lobbyist son of his Democratic running mate, Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware, records show. Obama succeeded in getting $192,000 for one of the clients, St. Xavier University in suburban Chicago.<br><br>    Obama’s campaign has taken a hard stance against the world of lobbying in the nation’s capital. Obama said he limits his own efforts to get money for pet projects — a process known as earmarking — to those that benefit the public. He has posted his earmark requests on his presidential campaign Web site to encourage transparency. …<br><br>    An analysis for The Washington Post by Taxpayers for Common Sense of Hunter Biden’s firm’s lobbying business found that its clients collected $2.7 million in earmarks in the last fiscal year.<br><br><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603894" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a>.<br><br>This is the kind of activity against which Barack Obama attacks on the campaign trail.  While in the Senate, though, he enables it through these kind of quid pro quo arrangements that give the appearance that Biden has no conflict of interest.  <br><br>John McCain doesn’t do earmarks AT ALL — not for himself, not for his friends, and not for his political allies.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875016" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875016">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875016" class="dsq-comment-message">LET ME DEBUNK THIS LIE<br><br>In 2006, John McCain and fellow Arizona Senator teamed up to direct $10 million ($2 mil over five years) for a law center at the University of Arizona named in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist.----New York TImes atricle dated Feb. 18, 2006.......SOUNDS LIKE AN EARMARK TO ME.<br><br><br>John McCcain also once  claimed lobbyists were "birds of prey"  however his whole damn political team are  composed of lobbyists.  I guess we can assume they are eating his brains, that\'s why he can\'t remember shit.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875223" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1875223" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875223" class="dsq-comment-message">Point of contention: <a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.04225:" rel="nofollow">that wasn\'t McCain\'s bill</a>, and I can\'t find one for him about this law center in the Senate\'s records.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875473" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875473">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875473" class="dsq-comment-message">Point of contention:  John Mccain DID attempt to get an earmark for this project.He sponsor a bill for this earmark and it failed.  So he CANNOT unequivocally claim he has  not sought out earmarks.<br><br>Here are some links for your viewing pleasure:<br><br><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-05-15-mccainland_N.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2...</a><br><br>New York Times Article:<br><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/18/politics/18earmark.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/18/politics/18ea...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875771" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1875771" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875771" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>Keith Ashdown, vice president for policy at Taxpayers for Common Sense, said he considered the Rehnquist Center initiative an "earmark in training." Should the proposal advance as a separate bill, Mr. Ashdown said, his group will have no objection. But if it is folded into broader legislation, then it could meet the earmark test.</I><br><br>That\'s in that NYT article.<br><br>This bill isn\'t listed in the Taxpayers for Common Sense\'s database of earmarks for FY-08 (interestingly enough, nothing under McCain\'s name <b>at all</b>).</i></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875953" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875953">Nardwilly</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875953" class="dsq-comment-message">D,<br><br>Did you miss the USA Today Link?<br><br>WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain secured millions in federal funds for a land acquisition program that provided a windfall for an Arizona developer whose executives were major campaign donors, public records show.<br><br>McCain, who has made fighting special-interest projects a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, inserted $14.3 million in a 2003 defense bill to buy land around Luke Air Force Base in a provision sought by SunCor Development, e.<br><br>The Air Force later paid SunCor $3 million for 122 acres near the base. It was the highest single land transaction of the private lots purchased by the government — three times the county\'s assessed value and twice the military\'s estimated value. SunCor also donated another 122 acres. Alan Bunnell, a spokesman for SunCor\'s parent company, Pinnacle West Capital, said the donation was meant to minimize the company\'s tax bill and enhance the value of adjacent property it owns.<br><br>McCain has long-standing ties to SunCor and Pinnacle West:<br><br>• McCain\'s campaigns have received $224,000 since 1998 from donors connected to Pinnacle West, including $104,100 for his current presidential run...<br><br>• Pinnacle West\'s Chief Executive Officer Bill Post, vice president and lobbyist Robert Aiken and former president Jack Davis, who retired in March, are fundraisers for McCain\'s current presidential campaign. <br><br>SunCor President Steve Betts, who joined the company weeks after the military land deal, is a former campaign lawyer for McCain and has raised more than $100,000 for his current campaign.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876009" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1876009" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876009" class="dsq-comment-message">I saw it; still looking into it. Since it\'s from 2003, gotta dig a bit.<br><br>FYI, I have a bigger problem with creating government programs that don\'t work than earmarks. Earmarks benefit the constituency; if not used excessively, they have their purpose.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877879">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877879" class="dsq-comment-message">wow.......exactly where DID you just move that goalpost?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878259" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1878259" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878259" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878259" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m just stating my thoughts.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876003" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876003">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876003" class="dsq-comment-message">Earmark in training---is a duckling still a duck?  You and I well know just because something is not listed, doesn\'t mean it doesn\'t exist. Our current White House and all those missing e-mails is an example of that.  This was from 2006 by the way.  Many media sources have acknowledged John McCain tried to secure this earmark, but eventually it failed.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876037" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1876037" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876037" class="dsq-comment-message">Well, if it failed......</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876341" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876341">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876341" class="dsq-comment-message">Hell, that doesn\'t take away from the fact that he attempted  to secure this hefty earmark.  I  thought that was the basis of his argument--he has never requested earmarks--the truth is he has--he just wants to change the definiton of one when it is convenient for him.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875679" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875679">Nardwilly</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1875679" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875679" class="dsq-comment-message">Here is the link to the article<br><br><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/26/AR2008082603894.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...</a><br><br>Obama sought funding for a hospital and a nursing school.  The nursing school received 192,000 at Xavier University to support the nursing program  Xavier Nursing school graduates more Latino and AA nurses than any private school in the Illinois.<br><br><a href="http://www.sxu.edu/son/default.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.sxu.edu/son/default.asp</a><br><br>The hospital, Thorek Memorial Hospital, Obama requested funds for a Cancer Research Center.  The hospital has extensive cancer treatment programs.<br><br><a href="http://www.thorek.org/site/epage/33162_562.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.thorek.org/site/epage/33162_562.htm</a><br><br>Obama list all earmark request on his website.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876188">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876188" class="dsq-comment-message">The Obama-Biden ticket is uninterested in real change or reform.<br><br>They simply want the White House. It will still be politics as usual.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874488">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874488" class="dsq-comment-message">The Politico has a piece that focuses on the danger of John McCain\'s temper. McCain has a long and storied history of blowing up at his colleagues and the question really needs to be asked whether a man with such an angry temperament and who is prone to an overly hawkish foreign policy should be President. This is hugely important issue and one that has not been adequately talked about to this point. <br><br>A few examples:<br>Conservative Bill Bennett said McCain was irresponsible and intemperate. "William Bennett, the former education secretary, the prominent conservative who came very close to endorsing you a few days ago, called some of your comments irresponsible and intemperate. He talks about an emerging pattern with you in which -- and this is a quote -- "you portray those with whom you disagree as not just wrong, but wicked." [CNN, 3/2/2000]<br><br>Dobson: McCain has a legendary temper. "Family founder James Dobson -- talk to tens of millions of people each day. [...] McCain\'s tone was certainly on Dobson\'s mind when he issued a stinging anti-endorsement on Super Tuesday. He mentioned various issues, but Dobson also said the senator \'has a legendary temper and often uses foul and obscene language.\'" [AP, 2/16/08]<br><br>McCain "Scuffled" with 92 Year-Old Strom Thurmond.  "In January 1995, McCain was midway through an opening statement at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing when Chairman Strom Thurmond asked, \'Is the senator about through?\' McCain glared at Thurmond, thanked him for his \'courtesy\' (translation: buzz off), and continued on. McCain later confronted Thurmond on the Senate floor. A scuffle ensued, and the two didn\'t part friends." [Washingtonian, 2/97]<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-bergmann/angry-man-mccain_b_121553.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-bergmann/angr...</a></div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1875376" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875376" class="dsq-comment-message">You know what I take from this? Don\'t f--k with John McCain.<br><br>Good for him. At least I know he can talk tough when required.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875772">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875772" class="dsq-comment-message">Dont f--ck with McCain because he would have no qualms sending your children to war to back up his tough talk<br>If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one...<br>Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876181" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1876181" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876181" class="dsq-comment-message">That just sounds like it has something to do with nukes. Indian/Hindu, yes?<br><br>How about this "don\'t f--k with me" quote:<br><br><a href\' "http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/James_Mattis" rel="nofollow">"I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all."</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876453">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876453" class="dsq-comment-message">But since we are all Georgians who we will save from the Russians and we will confront the godless communist red china where do you think this is heading? Oh I know if you dont do as I say I will let you know what a real shock and awe is about.The problem with the John Wayne mentality is If you fuck with me I will kill all of us what do I care I\'m 72 and I\'m one long outing in sunlight from another case of melanoma so at least I have my honor and I will take the rest of you with me to prove my point.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1881433">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1881433" class="dsq-comment-message">But  D so can a raving lunatic on the street, not that McCain is a raving lunatic.....but talking softly and steadily sometimes takes more than posturing.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875001">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875001" class="dsq-comment-message">Another silly post.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875252">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875252" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL - well, who can argue with an expert?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875886">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875886" class="dsq-comment-message">:-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1874684" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874684">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874684" class="dsq-comment-message">From:   HuffPost:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julian-e-zelizer/barack-obama-does-not-hav_b_121716.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julian-e-zelizer/...</a><br>Barack Obama Does Not Have To Be Jimmy Carter<br><br>This author says that there are major differences between these 2 people AND that Mr. Obama\'s presidency WILL BE BETTER!!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874796">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874796" class="dsq-comment-message">From HuffPost:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/bob-novak-writes-in-to-ad_n_121724.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/bob-no...</a><br>Bob Novack Writes To Advocate AGAINST LIEberman<br><br>Says that LIEberman doesn\'t know enough about Repug politics!!<br><br>LIEberman is C-O-N-F-U-S-E-D-man, IMHO!!!  Soooooo!!??    :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1874938">RonnieB</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1874938" class="dsq-comment-message">Does anyone out there in media land care much about BARACK OBAMA\'S supporters and how THEY are feeling these days???</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875139" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875139">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875139" class="dsq-comment-message">Good question.   Apparently not.  There were many delegates present who were overjoyed at being able to cast a vote for Obama.  I can\'t recall seeing them interviewed.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875411">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875411" class="dsq-comment-message">TruthSeeker:  Is this called "SELECTIVE" Interviewing!???   :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>I\'m going to ask Baratunde to help fill in the GAPS!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875688">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875688" class="dsq-comment-message">Isn\'t it amazing? The winners\' supporters are the disenfranchised ones. Didnt think that could be done but guess what, it most certainly can.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875134">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875134" class="dsq-comment-message">Republican Economic Policies at work<br>FDIC May Borrow Money From Treasury<br><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSBNG28670420080827" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSBNG2...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875238">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875238" class="dsq-comment-message">Whos in charge here?<br>U.N. Envoy’s Ties to Pakistani Are Questioned <br><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/washington/26diplo.html?_r=3&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1219727197-UVpIU1lyx5LjfXdafeZyVw&oref=slogin&oref=slogin" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/washington/26...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876257" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876257">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876257" class="dsq-comment-message">Well, this is not a surprise.  Zalmay Khalilzad is one of the PNAC members---the same people who had demanded regime change in Iraq since 1998, and includes the architects of the Iraq War (DIck Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Perle etc.etc.)  This group seeks U.S.global domination and "pre-emptive" military aggression.  <br>John McCain was actually a member of a precursor to this group, the New Citizenship Project, founded in 1994, which is said to have helped fundraise money for PNAC. <br>Today,  members of PNAC are  now aligned with  John McCain\'s campaign including Randy Scheuemann, Gary Schmitt, Robert Kagan.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1875930" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1875930">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1875930" class="dsq-comment-message">Is it me or do anyone else has a problem with the media playing McCain\'s ads on regular rotation without McCain paying for the commercial space.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876607">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876607" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876607" class="dsq-comment-message">Really? How did you find out about this?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876927">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876927" class="dsq-comment-message">Believe it or not the media admitted it.Out of the three ads that they are showing now only one had a limited buy in Toledo Ohio of all places.The media hasnt pimped the Ayers ad because of questions on legality but the Sinclair Broadcasting Corp. remember this is the same outfit that censored night line when they did a program on the names of our troops is running it in parts of North Carolina.On a conference this question was pose to Dan Abrams of MSNBC and he said that this was a problem but didn\'t offer anything after that.If you need any confirmation that the media is in the tank for a 72 year old man forget about them not covering his incompetence this is it.McCain makes commercials full of lies, get them played nationally all day long on the cable news program and he doesn\'t even have to pay for them.Only in America you got to love it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877212" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877212">Honey01</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877212" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877212" class="dsq-comment-message">I have a big problem. I have mentioned it before. They even try to minimize the vileness of the ads, or "truthiness" by suggesting the fact that because most of these ads are localized they are of no consequence.<br><br>Uh duh, when you run them on constant rotation on cable and NATIONAL network news for free it is a big problem.<br><br>My man Obama is running a campaign against, the media, the Clintons, and the Rethugs. There are probably several more groups we can insert here. So, when the media says, "gee why isn\'t Obama fifty eleven points ahead in the polls", they are truly being disingenuous.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876358" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1876358" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876358" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876358" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com/2008/08/unity.html" rel="nofollow">Unity: With Photos</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876776" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876776">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876776" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876776" class="dsq-comment-message">Cool.  Thanks Craig.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876666" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876666">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876666" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876666" class="dsq-comment-message">Is anyone showing up for the Rethugs rally for OLD RICH WHITE CON MEN<br>Schwarzenegger May Skip GOP Convention<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/schwarzenegger-may-be-no_n_121831.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/schwar...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876845" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876845">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876845" class="dsq-comment-message">Lord, why?!  First the faux presidential seal then the speech in Berlin and now Greek columns?  Is Monty Python running this Campaign?!  I can\'t form the words to express the state of disbelief I\'m in!<br><br>I guarantee you that John McCain\'s staging will  convey humbleness.  They\'ll do their damndest to dress it down to remind voters of that "Hanoi Hilton" cell.  While Senator Obama has greek columns and a replica of Air Force One behind him, Senator McCain will have a replica of the plane he crashed in Vietnam and American flags.<br><br>NO lessons learned from that stupid presidential seal!  No lessons learned from the Germany speech!  Is the lesson learned going to be defeat?!  Is that when this Campaign will finally learn its lesson?  When it\'s over?!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1876945" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876945" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1876945">MsKitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876945" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876945" class="dsq-comment-message">I saw the stage and it seemed to me like they were going for a replica of the Lincoln Memorial to tie into the whole "I Have a Dream" anniversary thing, but I guess it\'s subject to other interpretation.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877111" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877111">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877111" class="dsq-comment-message">That came to mind, but then a saw a replica of Air Force Once.  WTF?!<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:51 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877475" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877475">Micheline</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877475" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877475" class="dsq-comment-message">This is so stupid. Why can\'t they keep it simple.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877229" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877229" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877229">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877229" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877229" class="dsq-comment-message">Greek columns as in the ones in front of all those buildings in DC?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877460" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1877460" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877460" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877460" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/philip_sherwell/blog/2008/08/27/barack_obama_to_address_supporters_from_godlike_setting" rel="nofollow">Barack Obama to address supporters from god-like setting</a><br><br>And that\'s from the Brits.<br><br>Just wait.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877636" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877636" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877636">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877636" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877636" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2008/08/presumptuous_gr.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2008/08/p...</a><br><br>Seriously, does the GOP think "google" is a hidden secret?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878002" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878002" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1878002" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878002" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878002" class="dsq-comment-message">Seriously, you think people won\'t notice the difference between buildings, a group of decorative pillars,  and a constructed set?<br><br>Really?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879661" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879661" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879661">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879661" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879661" class="dsq-comment-message">No I thought the Obama camp would pull it off and trick people that those columns were already sitting in the middle of a football field. I wonder where those columns came from in that 3rd picture of McCain? Perhaps they just sprang up from a state of chaos like Zeus</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877667" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877667">TRW</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877667" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877667" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow.  Who the freak cares!?!?  Seriously.  Barack could stub his big toe and people would have a problem with it.  Why must everything have this larger meaning?  But, thanks for giving me the heads up so I can avoid the ass hatery coming from the Republicans, Democrats, and punditry for the next three weeks.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880496" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880496">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880496" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880496" class="dsq-comment-message">"Barack could stub his big toe and people would have a problem with it."  That\'s the point!  As someone said, I think Bill Maher, Republicans have a talent for making a big deal out of nothing, and Democrats have a talent for not being able to make a big deal out of something.  Why give them the ammunition to make a big deal out of nothing.  The media, the echo chamber, is not Obama\'s friend.  If you watched coverage earlier today, they were gleefully pushing this story rather than focusing on this non-story.<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:49 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878027" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878027" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878027">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878027" class="dsq-comment-message">So lets have Obama give his speech in someones barn with no people and cows mooing their approval.Sheesh give it a rest where was your concern when the republicans  debated at the monument to Reagan with Air Force One in the background.If you are for Obama remember we are fighting a two front war. McCain and the republicans and their lapdogs in the media will say and find anything to say about what we about to accomplish.We will be strong and we will be triumphant in the end .If you are for McCain well , LETS GET IT ON!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878543" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878543" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878543">RonnieB</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878543" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878543" class="dsq-comment-message">More ReThug mind games.   It\'s high time that Barack stopped reacting to the Republican noise machine, and go back to doing what he does well.<br><br>The Repubs criticize Barack for his oratory and large crowds.  But being able to communicate to large masses of people--and having people WANT to hear you everywhere you go--is a *good* thing.  <br><br>People criticized Michael Jordan for always wanting the basketball in his hands.  But Jordan outsmarted his critics by ... always having the ball in his hands.  <br><br>Barack needs to continue to play to his strengths, not conform to the weaker opponents\' wishes.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880482" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880482">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880482" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880482" class="dsq-comment-message">LMAO!  I was actually thinking a the bed of a pick-up truck.  Seriously, it\'s endemic of the large problem of the them stepping all over their message or success by giving the GOP a weapon of distraction, which they are experts.<br>  ----- Original Message ----- <br>  From: Disqus&lt;mailto:&gt; <br>  To: dtdeskins@msn.com&lt;mailto:dtdeskins@msn.com&gt; <br>  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:13 PM<br>  Subject: [jackandjillpolitics] Re: Wednesday Open Thread</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879757" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879757" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879757">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879757" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879757" class="dsq-comment-message">With bamboo shoots and all.<br><br>Sorry was that over the line? Well I spent five years in a home that wasn\'t my own eating rice and surrounded by people who were my enemies.<br><br>Then I moved from that rental.<br><br>Heh</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1876957" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1876957" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1876957" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1876957" class="dsq-comment-message">Nope, no lessons learned at all. <br><br>I\'ll be <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/2553367/Evangelicals-asked-to-pray-for-rain-at-Barack-Obama-nomination.html" rel="nofollow">praying for rain.</a> Maybe then we won\'t be forced to see this-and hear the right wing outrage that\'s slowly building.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877074" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877074" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-1877074" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877074" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0808/547925.html" rel="nofollow">Army opens prep school for dropouts to fill ranks</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877838" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877838" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877838">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877838" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877838" class="dsq-comment-message">Anyone who serves thumps up, but for an increasingly technical army its only fitting that republicans under bush who despise higher learning as elitist and take pride in ignorance is trying to fill the ranks with people who didn\'t have the discipline to finish high school.Figures though they appoint a horse trader to lead FEMA ,vetted people to help with the reconstruction of Iraq on not their qualifications but their views on Roe v Wade and put in charge on  hiring at the justice dept. Monica Goodling a person who graduated from Pat Robertson University.Groucho Marx couldn\'t make this sh*t up.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877953" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877953" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877953">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877953" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877953" class="dsq-comment-message">Damn....it does read like a skit though...and sadly, its reality....Dear Lord that is scary.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880812" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880812" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880812">RobM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880812" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880812" class="dsq-comment-message">It is real easy to get bent out of shape about Bush, elitism and educational policy. In the case of the military joining up, and w/ all that entails, has always been a way to get an education and/or skills especially AfricanAmericans. Remember that white people lynched AfricanAmerican soldiers upon their return after WWI</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877114" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877114">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1877114" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877114" class="dsq-comment-message">BREAKING NEWS!!!!<br>The media is calling McCain a liar, but dont worry since he was a POW it wont matter<br><a href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/08/from-the-fact-c.html" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/08...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1877755" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1877755" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1877755">melanctha</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1877755" class="dsq-comment-message">Please excuse me but I just have to jump in here.<br>Greek columns and architecture are core to our country and  founding fathers\'  who greatly respected aristotlelian logic and Greek thought . Which is exactly why the buildings look as they do in the capital. Read a book and try to truly understand a point of departure that is core to this country. Morons. I know your loving that \'HEE HAW\' white trash point of view the republicans are pushing.You are embarrassing.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878104" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878104">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878104" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878104" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL , remember they take pride in their ignorance.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880986" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880986" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880986">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880986" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880986" class="dsq-comment-message">maybe the Secret Service Ok\'d them</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878156" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878156">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878156" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878156" class="dsq-comment-message">Two questions:<br><br>1) Is there anyway to disable the video?  Even when I pause or mute it seems to override my settings after a few minutes.<br><br>2) On a scale from 1 to 10 how bad do you think Bill\'s speech will be tonight in terms of the passive aggressive dissing toward Obama in his speech?  I\'m saying it will be an 8.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878319" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878319">MsKitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878319" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878319" class="dsq-comment-message">More stupid stuff:<br><br><a href="http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080827/NEWS01/708279862&news01ad=1#Sale.of.bills.mocking.Obama.cut.off.at.GOP.fair.booth" rel="nofollow">Sale of bills mocking Obama cut off at GOP fair booth</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878375" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878375">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878375" class="dsq-comment-message">Nominating Process is taking place right now on C-SPAN<br><br>Michael Wilson-Iraq War Veteran (Registered Republican)<br><br>Is giving the nominating speech to nominate Obama<br><br>Pretty good speech</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878625" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878625">JJai</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878625" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878625" class="dsq-comment-message">My state senator Artur Davis seconded the nomination! Hopefully, the next African-American Senator!<br><br>Al-Obama!<br><br>Yes, we cast 48 votes for Barack Obama!</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878692">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878692" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878692" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878692">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878692" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878692" class="dsq-comment-message">Arkansas cast all 47 votes for Obama<br><br>In a call by Clinton in the name of unity.....</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878750">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878750" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878750" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878750">TruthSeeker</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878750" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878750" class="dsq-comment-message">The roll call is on...why did California pass?<br><br>Now that the roll call is in progress, how does it feel to you?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878874">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878874" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878874" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878874">JJai</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878874" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878874" class="dsq-comment-message">so far so goo but now Illinois passed; so I am hoping they are planning some dramatic conclusion.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878966">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878966" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878966" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878966">Honey01</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878966" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878966" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah I was wondering if because the sheer number of delegates the two states have, if they will come later to put him over.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879116">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879116" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879116" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879116">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879116" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879116" class="dsq-comment-message">You may be on to something...<br><br>They seem too "fired up, and ready to go"</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879282">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879282" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879282" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879282">BlackButterfly</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879282" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879282" class="dsq-comment-message">CA had a number of delegates that had to return home and they are trying to get the alternates together before they cast their vote.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878777">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878777" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878777" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878777">Honey01</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878777" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878777" class="dsq-comment-message">Did California just pass? Does not mean there was no consensus within the delegation?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878991">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878991" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878991" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878991">BlackButterfly</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878991" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878991" class="dsq-comment-message">I am wondering that myself!</div>\
	 </div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1878909">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1878909" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1878909" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1878909">Honey01</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1878909" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1878909" class="dsq-comment-message">I am confused on the passing. Illinois (my home state) just passed as well.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879126">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879126" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879126" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879126">TruthSeeker</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879126" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879126" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL!<br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Arkansas Didn\'t Mean To Go Unanimous For Obama<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/arkansas-didnt-mean-to-go_n_121922.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/27/arkans...</a><br><blockquote><i><br><br>According to Rebecca Gwatney from the Arkansas delegation, the last line of the state\'s roll call speech was cut off by the Secretary. Instead of casting all 47 votes for Barack Obama, they only meant to cast 37, with 8 votes for Hillary Clinton. (Two of the state\'s 47 delegates were absent.) When the chair announced all 47 votes for Obama, many delegates from other states rose to cheer the state for their unanimous statement, which now appears to have only been a clerical mistake.<br><br>"It\'s no big deal," one Arkansas delegate told the Huffington Post.<br></i></blockquote></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879591">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879591" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879591" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879591">pjamma</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879591" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879591" class="dsq-comment-message">I just burst out in tears.  I knew Obama was going to be the nominee but once Hillary released her votes and it was official tears started rolling down me face.  Then my sister called and said "are you crying, too"?  <br><br>Lord help me when he becomes President.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879617">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879617" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879617" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879617">nickwah22</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879617" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879617" class="dsq-comment-message">definitely an emotional moment. i am very young and never thought i\'d see this happen anytime soon. i really doubted that it\'d happen. thank God that it did.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880006">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880006" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880006" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880006">melanctha</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880006" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880006" class="dsq-comment-message">I can\'t stop cying.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880692">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880692" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880692" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880692">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880692" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880692" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve been crying for 18 months. damn!</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879727">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879727" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879727" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879727">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879727" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879727" class="dsq-comment-message">I got tears. I didn\'t think I would. <br><br>President?<br><br>One step at a time. I have to get through Thursday\'s speech first.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1879644">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1879644" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1879644" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1879644">devessel</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1879644" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1879644" class="dsq-comment-message">a-men</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880267">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880267" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880267" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880267">pjamma</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880267" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880267" class="dsq-comment-message">moved</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880711">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880711" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880711" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880711">NMP</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880711" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880711" class="dsq-comment-message">Growing buzz is that McCain is picking a woman, either Kay Bailey Hutchinson or Carla Fiorina, the former moderate on abortion rights and the latter either moderate or pro-choice.  It\'s difficult to believe that Senator Obama didn\'t weigh this possibility when deciding to not pick Hillary, but it\'s difficulty to see how he can check-mate this.  It effectively castrates Biden who was picked to be an attack dog.  He can\'t attack a woman.  And with both of them not being rabid pro-lifers, it would be difficult to cast them as "traitors" to their gender.  <br><br>I know Senator Obama made his decision based on how he wanted to govern, but you gotta\' win before you govern.  Damn!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1881101">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1881101" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1881101" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1881101">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1881101" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1881101" class="dsq-comment-message">Fiorina has a professional career that should be a dream to attack. She ran that company into the ground, destroyed thousands of careers...oh yeah, bring it on.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880933">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880933" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880933" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880933">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880933" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880933" class="dsq-comment-message">If McCain picks a pro-choice running mate...buh-bye right wing evangelicals.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1880938">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1880938" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1880938" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1880938">RobM</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1880938" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1880938" class="dsq-comment-message">No way it prevents Biden from being an attack dog except in a debate w/ his counterpart. He can bite McCain\'s ass till he needs new teeth.<br>Fiorina damn near destroyed HewlettPackardCompaq w/ her top down autocratic style. The Hewletts had to come out of the garage to get rid of her.<br>Hutchinson is undistinguished as a Senator.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1881070">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1881070" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1881070" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1881070">melanctha</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1881070" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1881070" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s about  ISSUES. I don\'t care who McCain choses as a running mate. If Mc<br>cain were to pimp a women it will be seen for what it is, a ploy. He is known misogynist and no one will be fooled beyond the already lost and turned out. Stop the distracting memes.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1900967">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1900967" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1900967" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1900967">NMP</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1900967" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1900967" class="dsq-comment-message">I here you.  I gave it additional though and asked myself if Barack hadn\'t <br>one the nomination, I would I vote Republican if they put Michael Steele on <br>the ticket?  Hell No!  We just have to hope that white women show the <br>political maturity that black folks have shown throughout the years.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1881102">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1881102" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1881102" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1881102">Lilytiger</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1881102" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1881102" class="dsq-comment-message">We better give Bill his standing ovation and chants, if only to ensure his Leonine ego will be placated.<br><br> We love you Bill, we love you Bill, now it\'s time for you to leave....<br><br>Heh</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1889409">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1889409" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1889409" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1889409">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1889409" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1889409" class="dsq-comment-message">Lilytiger:   LOL!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)      :&gt;)    You sure can solve political problems!!!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1867250">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867250" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867250" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867250">s</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867250" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867250" class="dsq-comment-message">Rasmussen: <br>War on Terror Update<br>Confidence in War on Terror and Iraq at Highest Level Ever<br><br><a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/war_on_terror/war_on_terror_update" rel="nofollow">http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/...</a><br><br>Gallup: Conservative Democrats Peeling Away From Obama<br>Moderate/Liberal Republicans also shifting more to McCain<br><br><a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/109846/Conservative-Democrats-Peeling-Away-From-Obama.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.gallup.com/poll/109846/Conservative-...</a></div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1867358">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1867358" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1867358" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1867358">s</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1867358" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1867358" class="dsq-comment-message">The Catholic Church recently strongly rebuked Nancy Pelosi for her gross mischaracterization of Catholic teaching regarding abortion. Denver Archbishop Chaput recently stated that Joe Biden, a man of presumed \'integrity\'  should not present himself for communion because of his pro-abortion stance.<br><br>For conservative, Catholic Democrats opposed to abortion, as well as Catholic Hispanic voters, this is a major issue. <br><br>IMO, this is one of the main reasons McCain is making inroads with moderate voters.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1868131">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1868131" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1868131" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868131">RobM</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1868131" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868131" class="dsq-comment-message">American Catholics are much more diverse than you think. They have abortions and use contraception at rates approaching the larger population. Within the Catholic population on a ethnic basis one group may have them less than the whole goupr of Catholics. <br>As for those conservative Catholics that oppose abortion they weren\'t going to change ther minds anyway.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1868489">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1868489" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1868489" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868489">s</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1868489" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868489" class="dsq-comment-message">Sure they are diverse, there are many \'salad-bar\' Catholics who like to pick and choose which teachings of the church they will abide. Now the issue has come front and center as Democrats try to reach out but their efforts to reconcile their position has been met head on with the Archbishops of the Catholic Church who have set the record straight.<br><br>Working-class and Hispanic voters may take special note, especially if they also support our troops.<br><br>Dems have always been proud of the support they recieve from Catholics and their vote is important to their electoral success, so I still assert that is a possible problem for Obama.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-1868588">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1868588" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1868588" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868588">RobM</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1868588" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868588" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree it is a possible problem but I know you can\'t call those already decided moderates. <br>Do not confuse support for the armed forces as agreement w/ the military operations in Iraq.</div>\
	 </div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1868705">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1868705" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1868705" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1868705">s</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1868705" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1868705" class="dsq-comment-message">Sure, but support among Catholics is trending down.<br><br>Also, do not confuse being initially opposed to the war, as opposition to the surge and support for a pull-out-no-matter-the-consequence policy.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
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		if(reply_id) { document.location.hash = 'comment-' + reply_id; }
	}

	
	if((typeof OB_Script != 'undefined') && (typeof OB_versionNum != 'undefined')) {
		if(navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Firefox") != -1) {
			if(window.frames['dsq-reply-frame']) {
				window.frames['dsq-reply-frame'].location = Dsq.Urls.REPLY + (new Date()).getTime() + '&f=jackandjillpolitics&t=wednesday_open_thread_00&to_redirect=' + encodeURIComponent(window.location) + '&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
			}
		}
	}

	if (Dsq.jsonData.integration.theme == 4) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			Dsq.Realtime.initialize();
		}
	}

	



	window.ExecuteWhen = (function () {
	var obj = {}
	
	// Private
	var running = false;
	var timer = null;
	var pending = [];
	var startTimer = function() {
		running = true;
		timer = setInterval(obj.heartBeat, 100);
	};
	var stopTimer = function() {
		running = false;
		clearInterval(timer);
	};
	
	// Public
	obj.add = function (condition, code) {
		pending.push([condition,code]);
		this.heartBeat(); //!
		if (!running) {
			startTimer();
		}
	};
	obj.heartBeat = function() {
		if (!pending.length) {
			stopTimer();
		}
		var newPending = [];
		for (var i=0; i<pending.length; i++) {
			var cond = pending[i][0];
			var code = pending[i][1];
			// FIXME: if cond or code throw an error, they never get removed from pending
			if (cond()){
				code();
			}
			else {
				newPending.push([cond, code]);
			}
		}
		pending = newPending;
	};
	return obj;
})();

// also used in embed_thread.js:
window.fbIsReady = function () {return window.FB && FB.init;};
// NOTE: This script gets executed again without threadEl
//       set when we are loaded again as the fbc_receiver.
//       In this case, we don't need the hidden container.

if(!window.FB || !FB.init) {
	if(window.Dsq && Dsq.container) {
		// container is not present when init.js is loaded from an xd-receiver iframe; in this case,
		// we don't need the FB_HiddenContainer anyway.
		var fbDiv = document.createElement('div');
		fbDiv.id = "FB_HiddenContainer";	// Required or else FeatureLoader will execute a document.write.
		fbDiv.style.position = 'absolute';	// This is intentionally not setting display to none as this breaks
		fbDiv.style.top = '-10000px';		// Flash in Safari.
		fbDiv.style.left = '-10000px';
		fbDiv.style.width = '0px';
		fbDiv.style.height = '0px';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(fbDiv);
	}
	var fbJS = document.createElement('script');
	fbJS.type = "text/javascript";
	fbJS.src = "http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php";
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(fbJS);

	ExecuteWhen.add(window.fbIsReady,
		function () {
			// HACK: This is a workaround FBC's single domain limitation by
			//		 allowing sites to create multiple forums with different
			//		 Facebook API keys.  This must be used in conjunction with
			//		 disqus_facebook_forum (see authenticateFacebook).
			var facebook_api_key = 'bd6a8bc56f8eb204984f34b6fefe228d';
			if (typeof disqus_facebook_api_key != 'undefined') {
				facebook_api_key = disqus_facebook_api_key;
			}

			FB.init(facebook_api_key, window.facebookXdReceiverPath || null,
				{fetchSignedPublicSessionData: true});
		});
}


	


if(typeof(disqus_callback) == 'function') {
	var callback_params = Dsq.Utils.getRequestParams()['dsq_cbp'] || null;

	// We don't care about any errors in third-party code
	try {
		disqus_callback(callback_params);
	} catch (x) {
		if (typeof(console) != 'undefined' && typeof(console.log) == 'function') {
			// But it would be nice to let developers know about them
			console.log(x);
		}
		// pass
	}

	// HACK: We don't know if the callback wraps our container, which may
	// possibly result in a new DOM element.
	Dsq.container = document.getElementById('dsq-content');
}

})();




