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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Morning Sentinel Online]]><!--2009-11-07 22:18:59--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 10:18 PM</b><br />"what's great about this country is everyone can have their own opinion...however if you disagree with some (I.e. the gay side), you are called a hater, bigot, and other not so nice names.

I, for one, do not consider gays second class citizens because I voted yes on one....I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. As..." <i>&mdash;hot-tamale</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Kennebec Journal Online]]><!--2009-11-07 22:06:01--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 10:06 PM</b><br />"Slime: It's over, and your post are starting to get weird." <i>&mdash;goodone</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Panel of 14 to design medical marijuana system | Kennebec Journal Online]]><!--2009-11-07 21:50:51--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:50 PM</b><br />"Another damned state agency to suck up more of our tax dollars..." <i>&mdash;wingnut</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:34:24--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:34 PM</b><br />"Lave2, you are so right on!  They Yes on 1 people are supposedly SO afraid of what the kiddies are going to learn in school.  Well, yesterday, a group of teenagers at Bonney Eagle High School protested the vote--a bunch more would have joined them I heard, but the school went into lockdown mode once they figured out what was..." <i>&mdash;mainemade1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:30 PM</b><br />"The sad thing about this story is that the yes side gained a majority because of their lies about education.  Yet, at the same time, they say that if it were civil unions and not marriage they would be fine with that.  How does that change the educational situation?  Well, it does not.



More lies from the yes side, but that..." <i>&mdash;JB</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Morning Sentinel Online]]><!--2009-11-07 21:29:34--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:29 PM</b><br />"What don't these people understand - marriage is one man and one woman.  



Just because you want it to be something different doesn't mean it should or ever will be something diffrent." <i>&mdash;TheSaint</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:29:31--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:29 PM</b><br />"Nillabean, with that said I am singing off. Very nice. Thank you" <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:23 PM</b><br />"What exactly has been &quot;won&quot; here???



The right to discriminate?

The right to deem people second class?

The right to hate?



I am so happy we could win these rights, the world is surely a better place to raise my children. 



BTW: Prejudice is learned, not biological, and our children are already being taught about gay..." <i>&mdash;nillabean</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:21 PM</b><br />"Lave2 I undestand what you wrote. Some of us got it" <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:19 PM</b><br />"I did not say that I was one of those protesting.



I just wanted to point out the irony." <i>&mdash;Lave2</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:16 PM</b><br />"darth,



nope don't drink the stuff....way too fattening unless you have a teenager metabolism....



Actually it was invigorating being on the streets to defeat you folks...and definitely rewarding...



It is also somewhat comical reading your sides sorry excuses for why you lost" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Fort Hood rampage deepens Muslims' fear of 'guilt by association'
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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Morning Sentinel Online]]><!--2009-11-07 21:13:05--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:13 PM</b><br />"hey...cupcakes, 



You mentioned, &quot; keep using hate, calling names and attacting us, its working so well for you&quot;



Game over cupcakes...in case you missed the ballot count on Tuesday and the 3 day funeral for this homosexual agenda tu*d, it has been flushed. YOU LOST.



Try San Francisco they love this homosexual BS." <i>&mdash;goinbroke</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:12:35--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:12 PM</b><br />"lava



please do and the public will see more of your deceitful, dishonest ways....



slimy is this another of your 100%.....whoever is planning your strategy needs to be given a raise... they are a genius......" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:12 PM</b><br />"Yes on 1 how many different colleges did you attend before dropping out? You should confront your fears and inadquacies. Go back and take one course at a time. I think with guidance and education you can make a contribution to society beyond your home PC. Have another mountain dew. You are displaying the caffiene ticks." <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:09 PM</b><br />"darth



keep clicking those heels and saying I wish I was in Kansas....it will all come true for you....hahahahha" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:09 PM</b><br />"It is kind of ironic, what happened on Tuesday. A lot of people here voted Yes and stated &quot;we are sick of hearing about them!&quot; or worse, &quot;get back to your closets!&quot; 



How many mini protests have happened since Tuesday already? How many more will happen? They are going to be at the Churches tomorrow. 



Sounds like we are..." <i>&mdash;Lave2</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:07 PM</b><br />"Yes on 1  (when not is)not to confuse you. End of the day aftet 2011 same sex marriage will become law in Maine." <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Police say Heath was threatened | Kennebec Journal Online]]><!--2009-11-07 21:07:37--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:07 PM</b><br />"Hesssss-ter, 



Give it up cupcake its game over in Maine, as you say, &quot;how much credibility&quot;...well not much that Mainers can see.  



Start packing for San Francisco. They need you in the CA schools." <i>&mdash;goinbroke</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:07:10--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:07 PM</b><br />"DeathCult of southportlad, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM

&quot;That's very AlIcE CoOPER SlYmE&quot;

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DC, you've been around dying people and people who think that they are Jesus or Napoleon.



Do you have any idea what that guy from Waterboro feels he has won? I think I understand what the &quot;No&quot; voters lost, but it isn`t at all clear..." <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:06 PM</b><br />"slimy



darth is one of your 100% ....correct? just to make sure his seems to be lacking" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Experts: Same-sex marriage not dead
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Nov 7, 2009 7:21 PM

hs1885;I boycot your whole state.GET IT. I'll tell you what you can do with that potato but you might fall in love with the spud.





By all means, please boycott MA and stay out.  You would be doing us a great favor.  We don't want intolerant bigots like yourself.  Stay in Maine where..." <i>&mdash;hs1885</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:04:13--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:04 PM</b><br />"darth



yep . . full circle again is the same results genius" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 9:02 PM</b><br />"Oak, You said:



&quot;You're telling me that if a kid with two moms or two dads came home from school with a story of how they learned about families with moms and dads, that there wouldn't be a call to a lawyer within two seconds? &quot;  

===========================================

Of course not, silly.



You're second question:

Of..." <i>&mdash;MaineHiker</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Many students absent, but most not due to H1N1 | Kennebec Journal Online]]><!--2009-11-07 21:01:25--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:01 PM</b><br />"Do any of you have anything better to do with yourselves then to belittle people for expressing their concerns?



Get a better hobby that doesn't degrade others. 



~happy vibes peeps!" <i>&mdash;Taxpayerr</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 21:01:03--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 9:01 PM</b><br />"So Yes on 1 we will see the end result together whe the issue comes full cirle again. I'll buy you a coffee or a soda at the Milk Room. On second thought, how abaout a chocolate milk. There is zero doubt that same sex marriage is not going to happen." <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:56 PM</b><br />"darth



and I firmly believe



&quot;what goes around comes around&quot;  guess what came around on Tuesday!" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:55 PM</b><br />"That's very AlIcE CoOPER SlYmE." <i>&mdash;DeathCult</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:55 PM</b><br />"death



no offense.. but that would suck to be around all the time..(thanks for doing it).. yes part of life but...." <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:54 PM</b><br />"son of a mainer broke it down for you. Time will serve the absolute." <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:53 PM</b><br />"DeathCult of southportlad, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:50 PM

&quot;The job I have I C people die&quot;

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What else do you enjoy about your work?" <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:52 PM</b><br />"Technically,U do ot even need and education to watch 1 perish." <i>&mdash;DeathCult</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:51 PM</b><br />"slimy,



you are avoiding the question -- do they give you brushes during recreation time in the ward?" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:51 PM</b><br />"why don't you please find something meaningful to do.....no one cares about your bickering...." <i>&mdash;nillabean</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:50 PM</b><br />"son of a....., 



Game over pal, pack it up and head back to San Francisco. Maine or our schools are not any place you want to be any more. Move along now. 



Have a nicccce trip." <i>&mdash;goinbroke</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:50 PM</b><br />"The job I have I C people die." <i>&mdash;DeathCult</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:49 PM</b><br />"darth,



reality check ...you are not in OZ....you are making assumptions to ease the pains of losing... it is over and we won you lost, so have a nice move to SF." <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Joblessness surge signals  darker future
 ]]><!--2009-11-07 20:49:04--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:49 PM</b><br />"&quot;Vote like an idiot, you get an idiot government.&quot;



Yes, that sums up the Reagan and Bush years perfectly. 



Given the low rates I'd say the demand for Treasuries is fine." <i>&mdash;Jonathan</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 20:46:46--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:46 PM</b><br />"YesOn1 of Waterboro, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:42 PM

&quot;slimy, you are trying so hard to avoid reality, amount of paint? &quot;

++++++++



If not an honest painter, what do you do for employment?" <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:46 PM</b><br />"Slyme,  Mr. Yes on 1 has fuzzy math mastered. A college dropout that is bitter at the world. Should get outside and enjoy some fresh air tomorrow and ease up on the caffeine products. You weren't one of the yes on 1 culprits that painted the nazi hate signs on your own Yes lawn signs are you Yes on 1?" <i>&mdash;Darth</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:45 PM</b><br />"sonny,



they have to take the case first and I serious doubt that they will bother for such a small group in society.



Even then if they do the laws uphold the current definitions and the 31 state so far to have voted...



have fun spending money which could be used by the charities who actually care about someone other..." <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[NEWPORT: Police recover two firearms | Morning Sentinel Online]]><!--2009-11-07 20:44:40--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:44 PM</b><br />"Reader of Boston..... you are an idiot" <i>&mdash;goodoldays</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Kennebec Journal Online]]><!--2009-11-07 20:44:10--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:44 PM</b><br />"Gajm of Portland, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM

&quot;I believe many jump on the bandwagon, calling the rest of us haters, because they simply do not want to have a discussion about morality. They'd rather not look at the morality of the issue, instead they focus on the false argument of &quot;civil rights&quot;. &quot;

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Start your moral ..." <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Question 1 'yes' voter not a hater like some think | Morning Sentinel Online]]><!--2009-11-07 20:43:36--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:43 PM</b><br />"Yes keep using hate, calling names and attacting us, its working so well for you." <i>&mdash;heyyou</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 20:42:02--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:42 PM</b><br />"slimy



you are trying so hard to avoid reality, amount of paint? -- do they give you brushes or just your fingers during recreation period in the ward?" <i>&mdash;YesOn1</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:41 PM</b><br />"Oh you silly Yes on 1 people. Same-sex marriage will eventually end up in the US Supreme Court. The CA case goes to Federal court in January. Expect it to reach the SCOTUS in late '11 or '12.



Based on their 2003 6-3 Lawrence v. Texas ruling that struck down the sodomy laws in the eleven states that still had them it's not..." <i>&mdash;SonOfaMainer</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:40 PM</b><br />"YesOn1 of Waterboro, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM

&quot;I am a college graduate &quot;

++++++++++++



And DeathCult is a Registered Nurse. 



Halloween was last week." <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br /><b>Nov. 7, 8:38 PM</b><br />"YesOn1 of Waterboro, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM

&quot;that is a pathetic attempt at not only twisting facts but also insulting to those who can reason logically&quot;

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At least you were spared the insult." <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Blame for Sebago's declining water quality rests with 1997 plan
 ]]><!--2009-11-07 20:38:37--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:38 PM</b><br />"Tell those idiots &amp;ldquo;it&amp;rsquo;s not nice to fool Mother Nature&amp;rdquo;.



There will always be side effects when lake regimes for tinkered with. Lakes are like huge living organisms. When you change one thing it affects another and when water levels are changed they change all the systems that make a lake work. 



Special interests can always..." <i>&mdash;chromedome</i><br />]]></description></item><item> 
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			   <title><![CDATA[Taught-to-kids tactic a spoiler for gay marriage]]><!--2009-11-07 20:36:40--></title><description><![CDATA[<b>Nov. 7, 8:36 PM</b><br />"YesOn1 of Waterboro, ME

Nov 7, 2009 8:14 PM

&quot;using your sides argument of 75% of college students were on the nos side still leave 25% of college students voting yes...I do believe your IQ needs to be at least 100 to get in college that small sample blows your 100% out of the water.... &quot;

++++++++



I hope that you do a better..." <i>&mdash;SlyME</i><br />]]></description></item>
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