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Skittles

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86. it really does sound like you are downplaying the actions of Dubya, at least compared to Trump

Reply to marble falls (Reply #82)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 11:04 PM

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they are both utterly despicable

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What is DU? [View all] kozar Jun 24 OP

Who is Navin Johnson? BOSSHOG Jun 24 #1

Steve Martin?..The Jerk Tribetime Jun 25 #72

He hates those cans? BOSSHOG Jun 25 #75

All ineed is this , and OH! kozar Jun 26 #99

Thanks for the advice PJMcK Jun 24 #2

Ty PJ, kozar Jun 24 #6

with all the damage that tr*mp is doing to so many, he is richly deserving of hate. NewHendoLib Jun 24 #3

I agree, kozar Jun 24 #12

I love like crazy - my wife, my daughters, my grandson. But this is a political discussion board NewHendoLib Jun 24 #14

The differenc is that GWB wasn't trying to kill us or send us to third country prisons. If you don't see the difference, marble falls Jun 25 #37

Dubya killed A LOT OF PEOPLE Skittles Jun 25 #77

Who doesn't. He was involved in an internationally suported "war on terror" that had popular support at ... marble falls Jun 25 #80

Dubya was never held accountable for starting a war based on lies Skittles Jun 25 #81

Over 5 administrations managed a war that killed millions in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos ... marble falls Jun 25 #82

it really does sound like you are downplaying the actions of Dubya, at least compared to Trump Skittles Jun 25 #86

Sorry I give that impression. W is the less dispicable of the two. TACO is in a class by himself. marble falls Jun 25 #87

"less despicable" is like picking the better Menendez brother Skittles Jun 26 #105

Not to mention the Patriot Act electricmonk Jun 26 #102

I didn't hate Bush JustAnotherGen Jun 25 #51

I fucking hate Dubya Skittles Jun 25 #59

I do JustAnotherGen Jun 26 #95

With all respect: then go to The Lounge, thsi is a political board obamanut2012 Jun 25 #63

I LOVE DEMOCRATS FIGHTING BACK HARD AGAINST TRUMP!--- Jack Valentino Jun 25 #90

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good post. purple_haze Jun 24 #4

Thanks kozar Jun 24 #11

K&R x1000 WarGamer Jun 24 #5

Ty , kozar Jun 24 #10

I only wish ForgedCrank Jun 24 #7

Ty kozar Jun 24 #9

VERY well stated purple_haze Jun 25 #43

"Love" might be a bit much, but I get it. Silent Type Jun 24 #8

You got me thinking. And a little self-reflection now and then is a good thing. Iris Jun 24 #13

Relief (n/t) Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #65

Ha! Yes!! Then what?? Iris Jun 25 #68

Very wise words, thank you for saying it. 👍 ... nt Raine Jun 25 #15

Express yourself without judging others. BigmanPigman Jun 25 #16

I think we have a right to B.See Jun 25 #17

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Mahalo, B.See.. what you said. Cha Jun 25 #20

No BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #21

Oh no. I'm so sorry. How are you now? Scrivener7 Jun 25 #23

Thank you BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #25

Oh, my dear. I'm so sorry. That is very hard. Scrivener7 Jun 25 #28

I BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #30

Me too. Hang in there. Scrivener7 Jun 25 #32

Hope you get the procedures you need people Jun 25 #52

Thank you people BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #55

Sorry to read of it, BBP B.See Jun 25 #24

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If you're anywhere around Central Texas, let's meet for coffee/tea or any heart healthy beverage ... marble falls Jun 25 #40

Wow BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #42

Your ordeal is exactly what the problem with our health care system is, your treatment was effected more by bottom ... marble falls Jun 25 #44

You deserve to heal without the national negativity. Keepthesoulalive Jun 25 #53

Oh jeez. I wish you healing. but you are right, indifference is the problem, and I believe indifference to others is ... marble falls Jun 25 #38

Sending you warm wishes, strength and hugs. Quiet Em Jun 25 #71

Thanks so much!! BeerBarrelPolka Jun 25 #73

DU is a site where Democrats can blow off steam. Scrivener7 Jun 25 #22

He raped a woman and then defamed her. I think I have a right to hate that. Walleye Jun 25 #27

Sorry Koz malaise Jun 25 #29

Excellent. Duncanpup Jun 25 #31

I hate that HE has made me hate him. I never hated Bush or any others. TRUMP did this Callie1979 Jun 25 #33

Dubya started a war based on lies and was never held accountable Skittles Jun 25 #78

And yet I'd bet a good sum that HE also cant stand trump Callie1979 Jun 26 #93

DU is the ONLY site I have to vent my frustration and anger. Ferrets are Cool Jun 25 #34

I hate Trump, and if one expects "tolerant" feelings towards him after all the cruelty and suffering he has imposed... demmiblue Jun 25 #35

If you think you think stop hating MAGA will stop the hate, you forget that to stop hate two parties have to stop ... marble falls Jun 25 #36

Well koz, his Covid inaction was a direct cause of my brother dying alone in a nursing home LuckyCharms Jun 25 #39

Exactly. I wish death on no one. But I loathe them deeply. marble falls Jun 25 #41

I'm guessing it's different things to different people Torchlight Jun 25 #45

Ah... No. Conjuay Jun 25 #46

Democrats' lack of anger, outrage and hatred have kneecapped us for decades. Paladin Jun 25 #47

"We are tolerant people." usedtobedemgurl Jun 25 #48

For an example of tolerance at DU, I would point to your having violated the terms of use sufficiently Harker Jun 25 #49

Hey obamanut2012 Jun 25 #64

I appreciate that, obamanut2012... Harker Jun 25 #70

Oh, I know obamanut2012 Jun 26 #98

I hate Donald Trump JustAnotherGen Jun 25 #50

Well, my concern is answered Koz. 1WorldHope Jun 25 #54

Hoo boy BannonsLiver Jun 25 #56

this is a political board, and we have a dictator-wannabe as "president" Skittles Jun 25 #57

Have never "hated" Trump dwayneb Jun 25 #58

Define hate, please. Texasgal Jun 25 #60

I'm kind of disturbed at the hate voters get on here biocube Jun 25 #61

This is 100% not true obamanut2012 Jun 25 #66

oh you caught that too? Skittles Jun 25 #67

Yup obamanut2012 Jun 26 #101

Enjoy your stay. (nt) Paladin Jun 25 #76

I live in Central Texas. I assure you that is absolute horse pucky here in deep red Texas ... marble falls Jun 25 #85

Ditto JustAnotherGen Jun 26 #96

Why do Democrats look for a bright spot in a shitstorm? We've been too understanding to intolerant asses too long. marble falls Jun 26 #97

I do hate him and all of his Cabinet and supporters obamanut2012 Jun 25 #62

'we are tolerant people' Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #69

Tolerating Stalin sure didn't work out well. Or Mussolini. Or the quirly corporal from Austria, or Gen Franco ... marble falls Jun 25 #84

Dear Mr. President, FUUUCK YOU and all that your administration stands for!! AntiFascist Jun 25 #74

I think hate gets a bum rap sometimes. Croney Jun 25 #79

HATE can be RIGHTEOUS----- Jack Valentino Jun 25 #89

I get you MorbidButterflyTat Jun 25 #83

It is much harder to love people who threaten your very life, Jack Valentino Jun 25 #88

It's OK to hate a Nazi. LudwigPastorius Jun 25 #91

I understand the sentiment angrychair Jun 26 #92

The decent and well adjusted people rightfully hate PEDOPHILES, RAPIST, AND SEXUAL ABUSERS Niagara Jun 26 #94

A flat circle. H2O Man Jun 26 #100

We will not tolerate the intolerant. DiamondShark Jun 26 #103

I truly only hate one piece of shit. AKwannabe Jun 26 #104

Hi ,All, kozar Tuesday #106