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Herman Cain, Rick Santorum Tear Up at Iowa Presidential Forum
ABC ^ | 11/19/2011

Posted on 11/19/2011 8:06:18 PM PST by South40

DES MOINES, Iowa — A gathering of religious conservatives in Iowa Saturday night turned into one of the most emotional moments of the 2012 primary season when two presidential candidates — Herman Cain and Rick Santorum — both fought back tears while telling personal stories about the most challenging moments in their lives.

Cain, whose wife, Gloria, was in the audience, spoke about being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in 2006, stopping several times during his re-telling of the story to compose himself.

“I can do this,” Cain said he told his wife moments after getting the cancer diagnosis from his doctor. “She said — ‘we.’”

Fellow candidate Rick Perry, who was seated next to Cain at the forum, which is sponsored by the Christian conservative organization The Family Leader, reached over and touched Cain on the shoulder, consoling him.

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TOPICS: Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: cain; hermancain; iowa; ricksantorum; santorum; thanksgivingforum
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To: South40; MrEdd; buccaneer81; gardencatz; lonestar
Just found your nasty comment from last nite. Unlike you I don't live on FR.

It is so typical of a poster with liberal or blind leanings to cherry pick one comment out of literally hundreds and make issue of it and without the benefit of context. If someone would care to see what I was responding to they might understand why that comment was made.

Perhaps the reaction was a bit strong but it's tiresome to see you Perry haters drop in on threads just to crap all over them with irrational comments; which is what happened in this case. And it wasn't even a Perry thread, but one of the debate threads which that poster felt compelled to bash Perry. So yes, my reaction was strong. What? did you 'copy' my comment and then complain to a mod to have it pulled? But kept it all this time waiting, for some opportunity to post it. How pathetic is that? That comment pales in comparison to the tactics used by you and other blind Perry haters. Your ignorance shows no bounds.

Furthermore, your response here was not even directed at the correct party. Why is that? Was that intentional because lonestar would most likely make mincemeat out of you in a reasoned debate. Oh there is the key word that scares the bejeezus out of you: 'reasoned'.

So you can take your little images and....oops, almost said a naughty there. Better watch my step since you are so obviously trying to set me up for banning. Besides, I wouldn't want you to use all your Kleenex crying and whining to a mod so I'll let you finish that statement yourself.

As you said on ending your inane comment: "Have a Nice Day"

61 posted on 11/20/2011 2:14:03 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: Outlaw Woman
No kook, I'm not trying to get you banned. If anyone is doing that it is you.

You don't post about article or even candidates. You post about other posters. It gets old, and it may get you banned yet. And if it does it will be your doing, not mine. I can't say I would hate to see you go as your rabid attacks on all who do not like Perry identify you as a troll. Just one read of your posting history shows how you attack others; it is practically all you do. You once accused me of lying then cowardly refused, when challenged, to provide even one instance in which I have lied. That is stereotypical troll.

Have a nice day.

62 posted on 11/20/2011 2:26:11 PM PST by South40 (NO PRO-ILLEGAL ALIEN RINOS IN 2012!)
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To: All

Some of the main points I got from this Family Forum was that when Cain said, I can do this, his wife said WE can do this, and Santorum kept his child in their happy, loving home, rather than put her in a hospice, which was recommended to him, plus I liked the comfort that Perry and Bachmann extended to Cain and/or Santorum.

All these people showed us that they have character and a heart.


63 posted on 11/20/2011 2:34:18 PM PST by Sun (Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
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To: South40

Prove that my attacks have been rabid. You really are a piece of work s40 and not a good one.

You and your fellow Perry haters are the ones that drop in and sh*t all over informational threads.

You are the kook. Completely irrational & unhinged with absolutely no critical thinking skills...and yes, your crying and whining to mods shows your intent. Why else ping them? Whaaaaaa, someone disagrees with me and supports Perry...whaaaaaa, ms or mr moderator, please ban this person....whaaaaa. And whaaaa, look I’ve saved this one comment, out of hundreds, to prove my point.....whaaaa


64 posted on 11/20/2011 2:45:48 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: Outlaw Woman
Prove you are rabid? Why don't you prove I lied? Surely you remember that false accusation you made. And when I challenged you to provide just one instance in which I lied and you COWARDLY refused.

Kook is too good of a word for you. 'Troll' is a much better fit. And you deserve whatever fate comes your way; you're begging for it.

65 posted on 11/20/2011 2:50:43 PM PST by South40
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To: South40

False accusation? Provide the thread and comment. There are more important threads going by more intelligent people so yes, I’m at a loss as to what you, in your little vacuum sealed room, are talking about.


66 posted on 11/20/2011 2:56:21 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: South40

PS I’m absolutely shocked that you didn’t ping a mod. There’s hope for you yet


67 posted on 11/20/2011 2:57:08 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: lonestar

68 posted on 11/20/2011 3:08:16 PM PST by Allegra (Hey! Stop looking at my tagline like that.)
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To: Outlaw Woman
Do your own research, troll.

I have more important things to do also.

69 posted on 11/20/2011 3:13:38 PM PST by South40
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To: buccaneer81
Sounds more like a statement.

Correct! I think there is a group, that you seem to be a fringe member of, that are "mods" who are taking liberties to zot people they want off FR for no other reason than they have differing opinions.

It's no secret that they have hurt the FReepathon...while some are supposed to be helping!

It also is no secret that some are Romney supporters disguised as Cain supporters! They pretend to be big fans of JR and are knifing him in the back!

Who do you REALLY support? Are you a Romney supporter disguised?

Are you in big time or are you one of their "useful idiots?" If you are aware of this, you are a lying hypocrit. If you aren't aware, you are a "useful idiot!"

70 posted on 11/20/2011 3:15:04 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: American Constitutionalist

Exactly. After watching this debate, you come away knowing that all six of these people are good and decent. You see into their hearts and minds for the first time.

The two that grew greatest in my estimation were Santorum and Perry. His IQ went up 20 points in my estimation.

My guy, Cain, was wonderful and honest and so very loving. I cried twice with him. He had a “cats in the cradle and a silver spoon” moment when he regretted, with tears, all the time he spent away from his kids when they were growing up. And when he tried but couldn’t get the words out due to emotion about his wife’s support when the surgeon gave him little chance of survival, wow. This is a man who loves his wife and knows the heck why.

When I thought of Obama being at a forum like that, I realize he would not have been able to utter more than “Present.” He is not at all in tune with his upbringing and his own heart. He lives a totally false life. If he ever gave serious thought to how he was brought up, he’d have to cry for 5 weeks straight. I feel sorry for the guy (re his childhood) but I do NOT want him making decisions for the decent people of the US of A.


71 posted on 11/20/2011 3:21:21 PM PST by Yaelle (Still helping the Cain train wheels go round.)
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To: Yaelle

Cain/Santorum 2012 ?


72 posted on 11/20/2011 3:31:47 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: lonestar

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2810150/posts?page=35


73 posted on 11/20/2011 3:38:07 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: South40
Do your own research, troll. I have more important things to do also.

Well...I'll consider that a "I don't have any proof but I'm gonna keep posting lies and falsehoods hoping no one will challenge me" type of post.

Thank you for clearing that up and reinforcing my opinion of you.

74 posted on 11/20/2011 3:46:39 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: Outlaw Woman
Yawn.

Your life must really suck to project such a vile image of yourself the way you do.

I pity you.

btw...how's that loser RINO Rick doing today? Have you heard? He polled at 3% in MO. lol!

75 posted on 11/20/2011 3:49:43 PM PST by South40
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To: South40

Awww, pity that you project your own self image; that being of a vile & hateful person; of which I’m neither.

You have yourself a terrific day S40; or try. Most libs can’t seem to have good days but like I said before, there’s hope for you yet. You didn’t run screaming and crying to a mod. Impressive...very impressive.

You need to work on your people skills though ... I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your ability to grow beyond your bubble.

‘Have a nice evening there FRiend’


76 posted on 11/20/2011 4:00:52 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: South40

Oh btw...if you have the maturity and dignity to consider another’s opinion, here is my response to a reasonable FReeper regarding Perry. Hope you read and comprehend it. You do have comprehension skills right? Well, ok that’s a stretch but like I said there is hope. Try...that’s all anyone can ask:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2809940/posts?page=133#133


77 posted on 11/20/2011 4:05:08 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: Outlaw Woman
I had already read it and saw it for what it was; a weak and failed attempt on your part to rehabilitate your image after having made a complete fool of yourself last evening. Epic Fail.

Have a good day.

78 posted on 11/20/2011 4:07:36 PM PST by South40
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To: South40

Aww no need to be so harsh & nasty. I backed everything with documented sources, unlike you and your fellow haters. But then, I realize some really despise clouding their arguments with facts. I’m sorry you are among that group.

You take care now S40. Really I hope you get to feeling better.


79 posted on 11/20/2011 4:15:38 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Hello, Hello...Remember me... I'm everything you can't control...)
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To: American Constitutionalist

We could do a lot worse than Santorum as veep.


80 posted on 11/20/2011 10:23:00 PM PST by Yaelle (Still helping the Cain train wheels go round.)
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