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Old 12-13-2011, 08:09 PM
 
Location: The Brightest City On Earth
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Of all the things I hate about politics, one of the worst is the way the major parties have "scooted" the primary calendar up to the point where it interferes with the Christmas and New Year holidays. Iowa will happen on January 3rd. This is way too soon for my liking. No party should have any contest until at least March 1st in my view and no candidates should even start running until January 2nd. We Americans deserve to have our holidays free of political campaigns. It is stupid to see campaign signs on yards next to Santa and Rudolph or even worse next to the Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the manger.This is the time of the year for people to gather and share joy with each other whether we are Democrats or Republicans.
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:51 PM
 
Location: Southcentral Kansas
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Of all the things I hate about politics, one of the worst is the way the major parties have "scooted" the primary calendar up to the point where it interferes with the Christmas and New Year holidays. Iowa will happen on January 3rd. This is way too soon for my liking. No party should have any contest until at least March 1st in my view and no candidates should even start running until January 2nd. We Americans deserve to have our holidays free of political campaigns. It is stupid to see campaign signs on yards next to Santa and Rudolph or even worse next to the Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the manger.This is the time of the year for people to gather and share joy with each other whether we are Democrats or Republicans.
I will wish you a Merry Christmas although you wished me Happy Holiday. I only accept Christmas as good.
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:54 PM
 
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Of all the things I hate about politics, one of the worst is the way the major parties have "scooted" the primary calendar up to the point where it interferes with the Christmas and New Year holidays. Iowa will happen on January 3rd. This is way too soon for my liking. No party should have any contest until at least March 1st in my view and no candidates should even start running until January 2nd. We Americans deserve to have our holidays free of political campaigns. It is stupid to see campaign signs on yards next to Santa and Rudolph or even worse next to the Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the manger.This is the time of the year for people to gather and share joy with each other whether we are Democrats or Republicans.
Unfortunately, I can not wish Republicans a happy holiday for what they have done to America. There are many people in America who won't have a holiday at all because of Republican policies and their obstructionism in Congress.
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:56 PM
 
Location: Texas
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NewYorkGuy, I would like to be the bigger person and wish you a happy holiday even though you do not wish me one.
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:01 PM
 
Location: Flyover Country
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Unfortunately, I can not wish Republicans a happy holiday for what they have done to America. There are many people in America who won't have a holiday at all because of Republican policies and their obstructionism in Congress.

As Jesus said "Forgive them, they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34)

The same can be said for some Republicans. I completely understand your sentiment, and agree that they have worked tirelessly to hurt many of the poorest Americans.
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Old 12-13-2011, 11:42 PM
 
Location: Tyler, TX
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Unfortunately, I can not wish Republicans a happy holiday for what they have done to America. There are many people in America who won't have a holiday at all because of Republican policies and their obstructionism in Congress.
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As Jesus said "Forgive them, they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34)

The same can be said for some Republicans. I completely understand your sentiment, and agree that they have worked tirelessly to hurt many of the poorest Americans.
I see that there's an overwhelming supply of hyperbole this holiday season. Did you guys get that on special at Whole Foods or something?
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Old 12-14-2011, 12:23 AM
 
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I think you mean a Merry Christmas.
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Old 12-14-2011, 12:51 AM
 
Location: San Francisco, CA
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I will wish you a Merry Christmas although you wished me Happy Holiday. I only accept Christmas as good.
Happy Holidays!!!
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Old 12-14-2011, 12:52 AM
 
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Have a great holiday to all my Christian and non Christian friends out there! No matter what you do or do not celebrate!
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Old 12-14-2011, 02:43 AM
 
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Mele Kalekemaka.

Haven't heard that song on the radio yet this year.
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