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brooklynite

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9. I hate lazy cliches.....

Reply to DemocraticPatriot (Original post)

Fri Sep 22, 2023, 07:37 PM

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"Wearing neck ties can reduce brain function"... and we wonder why Congress is dysfunctional? [View all] DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 OP

Ha MutantAndProud Sep 2023 #1

Study leader Robin Luddecke and colleagues write that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions Celerity Sep 2023 #11

I am not a scientist, so I can draw my own conclusions DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #16

How were they dressed? stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #19

Who? Celerity Sep 2023 #22

"Study leader Robin Luddecke and colleagues" stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #24

Send them an email and ask. I doubt you will get a reply, but roll that dice. Celerity Sep 2023 #27

Kenny Rogers - The Gambler stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #28

I could care less about a tie. But slacks and dress shirt boston bean Sep 2023 #2

I've been saying that for years. bluescribbler Sep 2023 #3

Wouldn't it apply to all levels of government? MichMan Sep 2023 #4

Depends on how tight you tie it. Aristus Sep 2023 #5

Agreed ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #7

Same here I wear ties 4 days a week dsc Sep 2023 #8

IMHO, there are a lot of Republican politicians DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #21

No Problem At All ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #35

In my experience, a necktie is a device EYESORE 9001 Sep 2023 #6

I hate lazy cliches..... brooklynite Sep 2023 #9

I'm sure. You hate pretty much everything. DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #10

I'm not a fan of orthodoxy, if that clarifies matters... brooklynite Sep 2023 #12

but I thought you were the foremost defender of 'orthodoxy' ! DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #13

If I disagree with the policy proposal of an idealist, I'll discuss my differences respectfully... brooklynite Sep 2023 #25

I never said that 'only stupid Republicans' wear ties.... DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #26

And "you hate pretty much everything" is also a tad extreme. DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #29

Something to consider: this is DEMOCRATIC Underground, not "Progressive" Underground brooklynite Sep 2023 #31

Are you saying that... stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #32

When have I ever forced someone to agree with me? brooklynite Sep 2023 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #34

He is saying, or I am saying, that for the time being, the Democratic Party DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #37

yes, I understand all that completely.... and usually you are right, DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #36

No I don't recall saying that... brooklynite Sep 2023 #38

Yeah... ok... DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #39

And YES, I believe that it is only the Republicans DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #14

Thanks for posting this great laugh... Snooper9 Sep 2023 #15

Maybe... and maybe 'dress codes for the United States Senate' DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #30

Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #17

I'd like to see a study... stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #18

"She's not a girl who misses much...." DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #20

Love that tune! stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #23