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1 posted on 01/01/2012 9:41:47 PM PST by grey_whiskers

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Stretching the birdcage as far as it will go *PING*.

Cheers!

2 posted on 01/01/2012 9:44:48 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)

To: grey_whiskers

Very interesting. There’s a book here.

5 posted on 01/01/2012 10:20:32 PM PST by PetroniusMaximus

To: grey_whiskers

GW - I just wanted to say that I’ve seen several of your discussions recently and I envy you your patience and considered inputs. It’s made me set back and think on how I can consider and better respond not just on this forum but in other aspects of my life. Cheers to you, sir; and a Happy New Year!

8 posted on 01/02/2012 12:21:55 AM PST by reed13k (For evil to triumph it is only necessary for good men to do nothing.)

To: grey_whiskers

Well done!

As usual.

9 posted on 01/02/2012 1:46:07 AM PST by nathanbedford ("Attack, repeat, attack!" Bull Halsey)

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As someone who use to be an avid participant on political forums your analysis is spot on. I only found one forum that lived up to my standards of what a ‘discussion’ forum should be. Mainly because I kept getting kicked off because they were all run by liberals. I lost interest after BO was elected and decided I to put my time to better use. I enjoyed your article.

10 posted on 01/02/2012 2:47:16 AM PST by MagnoliaB

To: grey_whiskers

GAKKA
WAKKA
WAKKA!!!!!

(heh! heh!, told YOU off!)lol

11 posted on 01/02/2012 3:57:09 AM PST by mkjessup (Jimmy Carter is the Skidmark in the panties of American history, 0bama is the yellow stain in front.)

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Freepers in the Mist!

12 posted on 01/02/2012 4:31:33 AM PST by cartan

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Q1. Who are you planning on voting for in the primary?

A1. Sarah Palin, because...

A2. She’s not running.

13 posted on 01/02/2012 7:13:48 AM PST by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)

To: grey_whiskers

You wrote: “...It is comparable to all the tension in a rubber band (representing the strained relations by the party attempting to remain civil) being released at once, as the rubber band breaks, and restraint is lost. I call this phenomenon “snapback.” Following are a few, umm, dramatizations (to protect anyone who might recognize themselves). And a hat tip to FReeper APatientMan,who asked me if this essay would mention the F-test. No, not quite, but snap-backs often can result in a few F-bombs:”

Latest example of the rubber band breaking:

“And you’re a fucking jackass! Jim, you can give me my time out now. I “feel” better after getting that off my chest.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2827961/posts?page=169#169

“MOST people think this is very weird...and that’ll be enough that they’ll never vote for him.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2827961/posts?page=171#171

“Look up “Blowback” in your political dictionary.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2827961/posts?page=173#173

And awaaaaaay we go again! :)

14 posted on 01/02/2012 9:58:48 PM PST by Matchett-PI ("One party will generally represent the envied, the other the envious. Guess which ones." ~GagdadBob)

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