Stacey Dash (ABC News)
Like many conservatives across the country, actress Stacey Dash was extremely hopeful that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney would win the 2012 election. When he didn’t, losing to Obama in a landslide, she was understandably disappointed — and she made that abundantly clear in a 1,344 word essay acquired by TMZ.
In the lengthy essay, Dash explains why she chose to support Romney without bashing Obama at all. In fact, the actress had more than a few good things to say about the president, praising him for killing “coward” Osama bin Laden and repairing the country’s infrastructure. She even went as far as to say Obama would be remembered as “one of the greatest leaders this United States of America has ever known.”
Yes, she also voted for Obama in 2008. All that being said, Dash explained that she supported Romney based on his bipartisan record her belief that he was the right man to fix the economy.
“I voted for the Romney ticket because I was inspired by their promises of working tirelessly to create a strong economy as their first objective. I have other issues that are close to my heart like equality, and women’s rights, and the benefits of strong public schools. I realize on these issues I’m entirely progressive,” she wrote.
“There are plenty of moderate Republicans who feel exactly the way I do on these issues. I don’t think we have to trade one for the other. The main objective of our nation must be repairing the economy. All our social concerns must come after this. Without a stable economy our great nation falls.”
As TheBlaze previously reported, Dash was viciously berated by the Left following her endorsement of the Romney/Ryan ticket. Her critics blasted her for having the audacity to support Republicans, citing the fact that she is both black and in Hollywood. Apparently, that means you can’t think for yourself.
Following the election, the actress was disappointed but showed resolve.
“President Obama has been re -elected. I congratulate him. No he was not my choice, but he was the choice of the majority of our country. I do respect and appreciate that the country came together to make a choice. So for that I applaud Americans,” Dash wrote.
“Although I am disappointed that Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan did not win. I am hopeful that President Obama will lead us to becoming the great UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that thrives.”
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RealAmerican2
Nov. 8, 2012 at 11:04amPretty good piece, except she’s wrong on the part where she says Obama will be remembered for being one of the great leaders of the USA. He will undoubtedly be at the bottom of the great leader list with Jimmy Carter, and will be remembered as being one of THEE WORST leaders we’ve ever had.
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MittensKittens
Nov. 8, 2012 at 12:11pmAgreed, he is the WORST leader (term used loosely) and the ramifications of this re-election will hinder our great country for years to come.
Mt dad always said, if you break it you buy it, then you OWN it. To all those who voted for Obama, you BROKE it (USA) know you buy it, and guess what, now you OWN it.
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nowonuno
Nov. 8, 2012 at 3:16pmShe might have a point if Obama’s “leadership” results in a Constitutional and faith revival in America. In any case, this young lady has courage. How many Hollywood closet conservatives or even many of us in her situation would be as bold. Glenn, start producing feature films. Your casting has begun. Let’s support her!
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KURT1010
Nov. 9, 2012 at 9:38amI am 69 years old, never thought anyone would be worse than carter, BUT I now vote for obama going down as our worst prez ……never thought I would see this in my life time.
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Dumpster Baby
Nov. 8, 2012 at 10:28amDat *ss!
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gyro
Nov. 8, 2012 at 9:53amok glen what media hid the emails
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obrien871
Nov. 8, 2012 at 8:23amGod bless you Stacey for being so brave your children are exremely lucky to have you. You spoke of race and Obama being elected. Unfortunately the sad truth is he did win because of his skin color which is absolutely ludicrous but true.
I know a dozen people that voted for him for that very reason they told me directly that is why they were voting for him. If Obama were a skinny white guy with dumbo ears and no record of accomplishment or qualifications to lead he would be… Dennis Kucinich… and we all know how well he has done running for president.
And the fact he won a second term with one of the worst records, unemployment, economic, energy (gas prices doubled) and a horrendous foreign relations record that includes an Islamic caliphate on the rise… Muslim Brotherhood running Egypt since his Cairo speech fomenting a revolutiin there and Al Qaeda running Libya with our ambassador raped and murdered means I cant think if any other reason why he should have won.
Its been my lifes experience that liberals are the most close minded intolerant hateful people I have ever met… think you felt the hate when you dared step outside the group think. You should speak with Tammy Bruce the gay talk radio show host she knows the truth about the difference between liberals and conservatives and who is more respectful and understanding and who is not.
That being said I am fearful four more years of the same is not a good thing.
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grimjack3791
Nov. 8, 2012 at 8:16amWould.
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paperpushermj
Nov. 8, 2012 at 2:01amPIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 11:25pm
My post was lost gain….it just disappears….What is going on?
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MAJI
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 11:40pm
He courted the stupid and racist and got’em!
Here’s your sign!
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MERCENARY4FREEDOM
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 12:02am
This site has had a glitch for a couple days It refreshes right in the middle of some of my posts and I lose that post & goes back to the top of page, having to retype everything. WTF BLAZE????
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KUPO
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 12:16am
The Blaze has one of the worst and most primitive comment systems out of any website I’ve ever been to. It’s pretty impressive just how bad it really is.
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NZKIWI
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 12:50am
@ Pigs
I;ve had the same problem. And the reloading of the page, which is new.
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PAPERPUSHERMJ
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 1:10am
Not a happy camper about the Blazes new policy of wiping anything written in the comment box after the automatic page refresh.
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KRYPTONITE
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 1:13am
@MERCENARY, KUPO et al
I wasn’t sure if it was just my PC. I’ve picked up some pretty nasty viruses from this site. For now I advise you to C&P from Word.
You know why our comment system sucks, don’t you? It is managed by a (insert dirty seven-letter word). So no surprise it started to malfunction the day America
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sillyfreshness
Nov. 8, 2012 at 3:25amSee if you’re black and you support Republicans, you OWE an explanation to the black community as to why you are a traitor.
However, if you’re white and support Democrats, you DON’T OWE anyone any explanation.
It’s a total double standard being led by the “chosen people” controlled Marxist Media.
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loriann12
Nov. 8, 2012 at 6:32amI don’t lose everything when it refreshes, but it freezes, not showing what I typed, until I hit the little “go down” or “go up” arrows on the side bar, then it miraculously reappears….makes it difficult to think while typing because it’s like typing in invisible ink. Hey, Blaze, where’s my decoder ring?
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USALOVER2011
Nov. 8, 2012 at 3:43pmSILLYFRESHNESS
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 3:25am
“See if you’re black and you support Republicans, you OWE an explanation to the black community as to why you are a traitor.
However, if you’re white and support Democrats, you DON’T OWE anyone any explanation.
It’s a total double standard being led by the “chosen people” controlled Marxist Media”.
Ann Coulter spoke with Glenn Beck on his show this morning, she said this very same thing!!! This really SUCKS, but what can we really do?…With Romney lost the election, I only see more darker days ahead!!!
Ms. Dashes long letter sounded okay, but i’ts sounded a lot like more of an apology as to why she chooses Romney over obama. That’s fine with me, she is a single mother and she’s still in Hollywood, and she need to keep her job, that if she still has ONE:(
I, like you guys also have a computer problem…I wonder if we are now being monitored. I hope NOT!
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grayling646
Nov. 8, 2012 at 1:07amI counted only 1343 words. I’ll recount just to make sure…
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Ghandi was a Republican
Nov. 8, 2012 at 12:38amThe truth is Obama didn’t win anything. Just like last time. He didn’t have a platform, therefore nothing to point to. It’s 230:1 in reality. 230 Representatives were appointed to represent THEIR CONSTITUENTS. Not Harry weeds, Pelosi’s, maxine waters, or any of the liberals. They have their job to do, and ours have their job to do. That’s how it works! Support your Congressmen, Senators that were elected in opposition to obama. THAT is what THEY ran on and THAT is what THEY are expected to do.
The only thing obama was really elected to is “de facto” leader of the progressive party. He doesn’t represent anyone else no matter who else voted for him. THAT’S how a a platform works. You must be able to point to it and make a credible claim. His is nefarious, invisible for the most part.
THAT is why he will resume his existence as a failed, flawed and divisive President. His doing, no one else is to blame. He will Pay the same piper he did last time around. It’s sad, but that’s what he did to himself. He will point everywhere else though… America is not going to support him in the numbers he conned out of the,
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Ghandi was a Republican
Nov. 8, 2012 at 12:22amAnyone notice when obama says the “divided we fall” part he almost gloats? Pay attention nect time. It’s as if he is bragging to the terrorists. He truly is dividing us with a smile on his face! And that is what he’s saying. http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/obama-has-the-gall-to-say-united-we-stand-divided-we-fall/question-2806923/
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cliffattheblaze
Nov. 7, 2012 at 11:57pmI can’t understand how Colin Powell and Stacy Dash think that President Obama has done all these things they claim. Granted, his ads say he’s accomplished these things, but I haven’t seen any of them in real life. She seems to be more intelligent than the regular Hollywood crowd but she, like Gen. Powell, need to check their facts. You cannot trust the main stream media and 30 second attack adds to inform you about Pres. Obama’s accomplishments, of which there are very few.
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NplainsmenN
Nov. 7, 2012 at 10:17pmNot only did I think she was cute when she was younger, but her stance and views make her drop dead sexy. Granted she doesn’t share my exact views, but she shows that she isn’t a total Hollywood ******* that can only see their party line. To bad this younger generation can’t see this as a good example.
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VoteBushIn12
Nov. 7, 2012 at 11:46pmYou and your views are the minority – last night proved it.
WE, the majority of Americans, are ashamed in you.
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Rijjka
Nov. 8, 2012 at 1:52am@voteinbush
Majority? MAJORITY? Let’s start by me saying this, I am not an American, I am not from your country, I had no horse in the race if you will, but the numbers do not agree with you. Let’s look at voter turn out.
With the Obama victory, there’s been a lot of talk of ‘majority’ or ‘half’ and stuff like that. The numbers, simply do not agree. So the U.S.A has population of roughly 314 million. removing the approx 80mill that are under voting age, leaves us with. 234 million. According to the popular vote, the turn out was about 118 million. That leaves us with 116 million Americans that did not vote. So your majority? That was about 1/4th of the voting population. 1/4th, is not a majority, irregardless of how you slice it.
It’s true, the numbers show an Obama victory, but they also show a crushing sense of despair if that many people didn’t show up. So before you go pat your friends on the back and give each other high fives, you should stop and wonder why there were so few people bothering to vote. Take time to reach out and give them reason to vote in 2016. Make 2016 the year that hope is rekindled. THEN you can claim a majority. THEN you can claim victory.
Until then my friends in the USA, don’t let the victory go to your head.
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Government_Goodies
Nov. 8, 2012 at 7:54amYou can go on and on about numbers Rijjka. What counts is those who voted. Votebushin12 is abolutely right and his view will predominate indefinitely. The majority of voting Americans have rejected hard work and freedom for slavery and a hand out. It is sophistry to say otherwise.
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00100111
Nov. 8, 2012 at 11:41amUnfortunately, bushin is correct, but not for the reason he thinks. The new majority voted for Obama. The new majority is a group of children, of takers. 51% of this nation are takers. The voters had two choices in this election: One choice said “You can be successful, but it takes hard work. You have to show up, work hard, persevere, make sacrifices, be dedicated, and you can get there. You’ll be as successful as you work to be.” The other choice said “That’s not fair, you don’t have to work to be successful, that successful guy got there because of you, he didn’t build that. I’ll take his success and give it to you. I’ll give you free stuff.” The second guy won.
Like Rush said, in a nation of children, it is impossible to beat Santa Claus in an election.
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GuruMeditation
Nov. 7, 2012 at 10:12pmGod has justifiably turned his back on this nation. We will fall. My apologies to the children of innocence.
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grayling646
Nov. 8, 2012 at 1:46amGod didn’t turn his back on this country. This country turned it’s back on God.
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Iron_Wyll
Nov. 7, 2012 at 9:21pmStacey Dash is a smart, sexy and savvy lady. I admire her for having the courage to state her beliefs and then kive by them. (And I love the picture of her. Gorgeous! One of God’s better creations.)
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Southerner01
Nov. 7, 2012 at 10:13pmShe’s a class act!
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gyro
Nov. 8, 2012 at 9:52amagreed
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Triple7
Nov. 7, 2012 at 6:19pmKADSTER01
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 5:01pm
Don’t post sarcastic retorts in which YOU’RE too lazy to use proper English. What exactly is a “to lazy to read?” Or did you mean “too lazy to read?” You could have at least gotten that part right but I still have to ask what is a “too lazy to read?” Ohhhhhh! You meant to say “YOU’RE too lazy to read,” right? Now it all makes sense!
You give a great deal to a misuse of two words although the context of retort wasn’t lost. Your response proves it to not be lost.
You have bought into your falseness of having higher intelligence due to your elitist attitude and beliefs.
I will give a great deal of time to your own misuse of words and the definition.
Retort. respond sharply: to say something sharp, angry, witty, or insulting in quick response to something somebody else has said .
Unless you hear voices nothing is said in this forum.
Sarcastic. mocking: characterized by words that mean the opposite of what they seem to say and are intended to mock or deride .
Nothing in the response was sarcastic, unless in your deep delusions of the voices you hear provided a mocking opposite response.
The better response would have been, One needs not respond if one is prejudiced to read the statement by Ms. Dash. You are a lazy bigoted small minded a**clown filled with hate.
In closing Kadster1. You are a pile of fecal waste elitist minded Marxist, thus giving your response a collective Ohhhhhh it all mak
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Ghandi was a Republican
Nov. 8, 2012 at 12:28amThat’s okay! In all seriousness the first act of the collectivist is to rid themselves of the worthless trash they just used to get there” There usefulness expires the very day they can no longer truly serve the State! And they will be sent to the ovens. Heck- The progressives have said it for 100 years. They will have to expend 1/3 of the population to cleanse the new society. Kadster will be in that line..
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Mandoman91
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:43pmTMZ say’s Obama won in a land slide. Seemed to me he won with a little over half the vote.
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Southerner01
Nov. 7, 2012 at 10:13pmYeah it wasn’t a landslide, it was a hurricane he won because of :/
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ENIGMA28724
Nov. 8, 2012 at 4:35amTo clarify, a little over half of those who bothered to vote. 116 million didn’t, many likely out of giving up on our elective process. This was hardly a landslide.
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chips1
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:40pmThe “Unholy Trinity” has arrived. Satan’s army is now in place and he is seducing mankind at an alarming rate. Follow the material world to the end times. Your here for one reason only and your free will decides your fate. You can’t blame the loss of your soul on Bush. It doesn’t work that way.
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Barrybaggers killed my country.
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:30pmWell say what you will but the GOP women are much better looking– and have more class.
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mcmeador
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:55pmStacy goes from being insulted by people who disagree with her to insulting people who disagree with her. I must take issue with her suggestion that people like myself are racially divisive or ignorant for suggesting that people support Obama simply because he is black. I knew someone personally who willing admitted in 2008 that he was voting for Obama simply because he was black after having expressed support for McCain and Giuliani in the primaries. Obama’s own inauguration pastor said that he doesn’t know “what kind of n***** wouldn’t vote with a black man running.” When Obama ran in 2008, blacks voted in record numbers and overwhelmingly for him. We’re called racists for opposing him. Excuse us for observing the obvious fact that race is clearly an issue with many of his supporters. How are we the ones being divisive?
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Restore the Republic
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:07pmbut YOU ARE RACIALLY DIVISIVE. everything about your tone SCREAMS out that you are a racist.
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LetUsReason
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:27pmNice editing of the story’s cover picture, Blaze. If we want smut and p*rn, we wouldn’t be here. Keep it up, and I’m gone.
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watashbuddyfriend
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:52pmEverybody lost, yesterday, even Dumb, and Dummer!
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DOra Glasberg
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:44pmNot to swift is she.
His platform against all the Americans she thinks will suddenly be included. someday, in the party,
when the other party ALREADY includes them is a MAJOR FAIL.
She should fit right in at FOX.
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Zipit
Nov. 7, 2012 at 6:59pmAnd you Dora, should fit right in at stupid!
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LosLiberadores
Nov. 7, 2012 at 8:10pmDidn’t you see? Dora was elected as representative of the 5th district of Stupid.
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Zipit
Nov. 8, 2012 at 9:11amLoL, LoS
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UNALIEN
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:36pmWell, the story isn’t what she wrote but that she is standing up to the intolerant discriminatory pseudo-region of the left at great jeopardy to her career,,, just to vote for a Republican
It is insane,,
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Kumo
Nov. 7, 2012 at 10:18pmNope, it’s courage. Something the “Greatest Generation” used to defeat the Axis and something that tradition oriented Americans are going to need during the coming dark times.
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facilitiesmgr
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:29pmMiss Dash has formulated a pretty good response except for a couple of glaring issues.
One being that she says bho will be “remembered as “one of the greatest leaders this United States of America has ever known.” That’s a whole truckload of horse hooey. bho will be remembered alright but it will be because he has been and will continue to be an unmitigated disaster to this previously great country of ours.
She also says “Bring me a leader from either party that can get this unstuck. Non-partisanship is what will get Americans back to work and the homeless back on their feet. Whoever is the next president must break gridlock and do the will of the people. Stop pandering to partisan politics while our great nation flounders.”
bho has no intention of bringing the country together or doing the things that will help us thrive. He is doing everything he can to drive this country into the ground, from moral issues, legislative issues to economic issues. HE IS A DISASTER THAT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN !!!!!! We are in real trouble!
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For my Liberty!
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:38pmThanks..I agree totally…
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dman78
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:20pmgood for her being a classy act.
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Exrepublisheep
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:30pmAgreed.
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Barrybaggers killed my country.
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:29pmSay what you will, but Republican women are much better looking– and classier.
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bamadadof3
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:17pmHow long will it take the left to figure out without a strong free market capitalist system all their pet entitlement projects can’t be funded. They are getting ready to find out. This young lady figured it out. First we have to fix the economy and then we can look at the GREAT society the liberals want. Without free markets engine of competition the money won’t be there.
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JRook
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:23pmOk Navy seals are fearless. A mediocre actress who, similar to Jane Fonda, thinks that her beliefs or opinions mean anything because she has some degree of notoriety is sad. Ann Coulter is irrelevant, Stacy Dash’s essay is waste of time.
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toomuchgovt
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:11pmWell that will be one essay I don’t read. Love the fact she stood up for the economy. But it is time to stand up for the TRUTH.
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bamadadof3
Nov. 7, 2012 at 4:18pmDon’t post on something your to lazy to read.
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kadster01
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:01pmDon’t post sarcastic retorts in which YOU’RE too lazy to use proper English. What exactly is a “to lazy to read?” Or did you mean “too lazy to read?” You could have at least gotten that part right but I still have to ask what is a “too lazy to read?” Ohhhhhh! You meant to say “YOU’RE too lazy to read,” right? Now it all makes sense!
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