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Old 11-01-2015, 02:53 PM
 
Location: The Island of Misfit Toys
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What do you think?

Trump, Senator Cruz and other Republicans have faulted the media for employing what they describe as "Gotcha" questions and petty issues.

But do they really have the right to point fingers after what they put Barrack Obama through, especially during his first presidential campaign?

When people were making the ridiculous claim that Barrack Obama was not born in the United States or that he "pal'ed around with terrorists or that his friends were anti-white or that he "could be gay", I didn't see any of these candidates claiming those were "gotcha" questions or petty issues.

So what makes Republicans think they have any more credibility in focusing on substantive issues?
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Old 11-01-2015, 02:54 PM
 
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waaaa... waaaa.. obama is being picked on...
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Old 11-01-2015, 02:58 PM
 
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Obama has nothing to do with it. Republicans have just lied thrugh their teeth about everyone and everything since before many people here were even born.
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:02 PM
 
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Obama has nothing to do with it. Republicans have just lied thrugh their teeth about everyone and everything since before many people here were even born.
We need to pass ACA to insure every american, cut premiums $2500 etc...

Calling politicians out on THEIR lies, is the responsibility of the citizens..
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:11 PM
 
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What do you think?

Trump, Senator Cruz and other Republicans have faulted the media for employing what they describe as "Gotcha" questions and petty issues.

But do they really have the right to point fingers after what they put Barrack Obama through, especially during his first presidential campaign?

When people were making the ridiculous claim that Barrack Obama was not born in the United States or that he "pal'ed around with terrorists or that his friends were anti-white or that he "could be gay", I didn't see any of these candidates claiming those were "gotcha" questions or petty issues.

So what makes Republicans think they have any more credibility in focusing on substantive issues?
Candidate Obama had a cake walk with the press. They were practically orgasmic including Chris Matthews thrill up his leg, and Barbara Walters "We thought he was going to be... the next Messiah."
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:21 PM
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If they aren't smart enough to look intelligent around Journalist they'll have a terrible time negotiating with world leaders. They are not fast thinkers and should have prepared better. For instance Rubio's comeback against Jeb was lame. Saying Obama and McCain did it so I'm doing it? Jeb should have simply accused him of just being more of the same to shut him up. Maybe the Media will have to spoon feed them their own talking points so we can have another debate.
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:27 PM
 
Location: Twin Cities (StP)
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If they aren't smart enough to look intelligent around Journalist they'll have a terrible time negotiating with world leaders. They are not fast thinkers and should have prepared better. For instance Rubio's comeback against Jeb was lame. Saying Obama and McCain did it so I'm doing it? Jeb should have simply accused him of just being more of the same to shut him up. Maybe the Media will have to spoon feed them their own talking points so we can have another debate.
Dude they are all the same person, including your overlords on the left.
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:34 PM
 
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We need to pass ACA to insure every american, cut premiums $2500 etc...
Do you vouch for the honesty and integrity of those alleged quotes?

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Calling politicians out on THEIR lies, is the responsibility of the citizens..
Yeah, I've read some of your posting history, so you'll have to understand if I simply laugh out loud.
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:38 PM
 
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Question predicated on unproven assumptions - in this case, Republican candidates with some sort of grasp on the concept of "shame".
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:42 PM
 
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Do you vouch for the honesty and integrity of those alleged quotes?
I didnt use quote marks..
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Yeah, I've read some of your posting history, so you'll have to understand if I simply laugh out loud.
Given you dont understand the difference between a quote, and a paraphrase, I'm not sure if thats something you should be admitting

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