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In reply to the discussion: Maddow Deflates GOP ‘Man Crush’ on Putin: ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ TY Rachel!~ [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)38. All good; last paragraph the most telling. I hoped they would respect him. I was afraid after seeing
Palin's klan rallies. I don't have any reason to not call them that. I know it when I see it, and that's who she was appealing to and soon I could not watch it as a flashback to the past.
Then I couldn't watch election night until it was over. And then I cried for three days. I'm not sure what I was expecting, something bad after watching the RWers.
Then 'the lone gunman' types that threatened him before became an army of hatred. It's been so much worse than I'd imagined. He has never been given a fair shake, but he keeps on going like the strong and determined man he is, with the power of love.
I have not heard from Chris Rock since 2012 but when I look back at his hope in 2009. it breaks my heart. And this place does too, at times. Here's Chris:
Chris Rock "White People Have Gotten Less Crazy"
Uploaded on Oct 14, 2009
I have been stunned at the way people have gone after Barack and Michelle - for the most petty and illogical reasons. The crazy is worse than it ever was. Because people know better and yet...
Then I couldn't watch election night until it was over. And then I cried for three days. I'm not sure what I was expecting, something bad after watching the RWers.
Then 'the lone gunman' types that threatened him before became an army of hatred. It's been so much worse than I'd imagined. He has never been given a fair shake, but he keeps on going like the strong and determined man he is, with the power of love.
I have not heard from Chris Rock since 2012 but when I look back at his hope in 2009. it breaks my heart. And this place does too, at times. Here's Chris:
Chris Rock "White People Have Gotten Less Crazy"
Uploaded on Oct 14, 2009
I have been stunned at the way people have gone after Barack and Michelle - for the most petty and illogical reasons. The crazy is worse than it ever was. Because people know better and yet...
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Maddow Deflates GOP ‘Man Crush’ on Putin: ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ TY Rachel!~ [View all]
Cha
Sep 2013
OP
I wish she didn't say that. I think all those right wing anti-gay folks SHOULD move to Russia.
Squinch
Sep 2013
#1
Whoa, Putin looks crushed there. This must be where the body language critiques started.
freshwest
Sep 2013
#10
Interesting link. Are Snowden or Greenwald ready to serve? Free-dumb!!111!!!!
freshwest
Sep 2013
#17
I think Skinner can skin just about anyone when he feels like it, in no uncertain terms.
IrishAyes
Sep 2013
#35
I've been surprised that another gay journalist, who has an international....
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2013
#16
There's a great article on GG and this very topic. It seems he's just not...
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2013
#24
Because they are only interested in the first, second, fourth and tenth amendments?
freshwest
Sep 2013
#19
All good; last paragraph the most telling. I hoped they would respect him. I was afraid after seeing
freshwest
Sep 2013
#38