An Apology to Carl Scott

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I contended that Carl Scott's reaction to Obama's election was over the top. I apologize, Mr. Scott, as I had no idea what over the top meant in this context. Among our old friend Eric Dondero's plans:

"Cutting all ties with Democratic family members, friends, and lovers; refusing to work for a Democratic boss; spitting on the ground when a Democrat talks to you; and possibly shitting on your Democratic neighbor's lawn..."

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  1. Anonymous6:04 PM

    Within a few minutes of becoming aware of him I was under the impression that Dondero is unhinged. He illustrates clearly why I absolutely despise politics.

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  2. Prateek9:31 PM

    I have been aware of Eric Dondero on the online blogging scene for a long time.

    He makes Bob Roddis look like a nice, pleasant, and easygoing person to be with.

    Eric Dondero is vicious, nasty, hostile, and full of outrageous conspiracy theories. Including how politicians who don't want to invade the Middle East are allies of Islam.

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  3. gcallah11:28 PM

    Ma il mio amico non e' possibile avere uno mundo senza la politica!

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    1. Ken B1:11 PM

      Sie haben Recht. Man muss immer ein bischen Scheiss essen!

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  4. Anonymous5:26 PM

    Unaweza kuwa na haki, lakini hivyo ni Ken B. Hiyo haina maana kwamba ni lazima kama hayo, wala haina maana kwamba wote siasa ni sawa. Pia, nina kupata wagonjwa wa kutumia Watafsiri. Je, tunaweza kupata nyuma ya Kiingereza, tafadhali?

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