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I'm a fan. MrSlayer Feb 2013 #1
Hear, hear! silverweb Feb 2013 #2
I love the "Sir" and "Madam." The dignity of it all always sort of elevates the discussion. calimary Feb 2013 #3
to Sir, with love! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #4
K&R grahamhgreen Feb 2013 #5
Count me in as one of his fans. love_katz Feb 2013 #6
K&R freshwest Feb 2013 #7
I disagree sometimes... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #8
The Magistrate is one great DUer malaise Feb 2013 #9
I respectfully disagree. Usually when some uses these terms, it just sounds phony and sarcastic to busterbrown Feb 2013 #10
Down here in the South, saying sir and "ma'am" is wonderfully normal. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #23
The Magistrate grows on you once you realize he isn't being phony lunatica Feb 2013 #55
Thank you... busterbrown Feb 2013 #60
Appreciation threads are pretty common on DU lunatica Feb 2013 #62
Funny Story...When I first got my computer 2 years ago ( I’m technically challenged). busterbrown Feb 2013 #64
It was most likely your low post count that got you in trouble lunatica Feb 2013 #65
Funny, I now check post counts as well.. busterbrown Feb 2013 #66
Well,, I guess that calls for a busterbrown appreciation thread! jazzimov Feb 2013 #67
Where is the Magistrate? I wanna buy him a few rounds of drinks....Well only of course.... busterbrown Feb 2013 #68
That Happened To Me, Too, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #70
I can't imagine anyone thinking you are a troll BainsBane Feb 2013 #90
It Was Over Policy, Ma'am The Magistrate Feb 2013 #94
As I recall, you served as a moderator (and a moderate one at that) Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #101
Yes, Sir, My First Stint, As Mr. Jack Rabbit Recalled Below, Was Dealing With Israel v. Palestine... The Magistrate Feb 2013 #105
Polite, Calm, Thoughtful & Courteously Respectful of Honest Differences of Opinion . . . cer7711 Feb 2013 #11
This is for that whitesplaining/sophistry thread about how we need martial law because of Muslims? redgreenandblue Feb 2013 #12
I didn't see any logic in his thread. Fantastic Anarchist Feb 2013 #27
It's for ALL of his posts. He always puts a lot of thought jazzimov Feb 2013 #53
Where is he?...I want to give him a heart! whathehell Feb 2013 #13
Cheers for The Magistrate. lamp_shade Feb 2013 #14
I've never read any of his posts before, but I am always appreciative of knowledge tempered FleetwoodMac Feb 2013 #15
Here > lamp_shade Feb 2013 #16
Wow, that is awfully polite Cal Carpenter Feb 2013 #43
Nothing The Magistrate says even remotely resembles word salad. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #45
I'd rather misuse the phrase 'word salad' Cal Carpenter Feb 2013 #51
+1,000 malaise Feb 2013 #81
Thank you for the link. Interestingly... FleetwoodMac Feb 2013 #91
The Magistrate is the most interesting man on DU. Stay informed my friends...n/t monmouth3 Feb 2013 #17
du rec. nt xchrom Feb 2013 #18
K&R great white snark Feb 2013 #19
The Magistrate rules. Kingofalldems Feb 2013 #20
I too appreciate The Magistrate. redwitch Feb 2013 #21
The Magistrates posts are a joy to read ! etherealtruth Feb 2013 #22
to Sir, bigtree Feb 2013 #24
He rarely Sirs the Ma'am or Ma'ams the Sir. How? One wonders. Festivito Feb 2013 #25
K&R and +++ 1,000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Feb 2013 #26
Yep, I like him too....... socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #28
Everytime I see his name this is what I think of grantcart Feb 2013 #29
He's very polite and logical, except when he's not being polite or logical. slackmaster Feb 2013 #30
He pisses off the right people. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #31
He is wise to remain polite. His threads often attract annabanana Feb 2013 #32
Love the Magistrate! union_maid Feb 2013 #33
What A Pleasant Surprise To Encounter Over Coffee, My Friends The Magistrate Feb 2013 #34
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #36
This is an "alert" waiting to happen....... socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #37
I just cast my vote. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #38
Oh, you're back again.... SidDithers Feb 2013 #39
And who might YOU be? Cirque du So-What Feb 2013 #40
Our feelings were thus even before the checks cleared, Sir. Robb Feb 2013 #88
I didn't see what Congresswhatever wrote, but signs point to it having been negative, so, Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2013 #95
The Magistrate is TOPS! Octafish Feb 2013 #35
I'll toast The Magistrate! greatauntoftriplets Feb 2013 #41
I appreciate the Magistrate! lillypaddle Feb 2013 #42
He makes me nervous... RudynJack Feb 2013 #44
LOL nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #52
I love him. Sometimes he's the only grownup in the room, lol. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #46
He and I worked together as mods on the contentious forign affairs forum about ten years ago Jack Rabbit Feb 2013 #47
We Did Indeed, Sir, And Collaboration With You Remains The High Point Of My Time Here The Magistrate Feb 2013 #61
The Law West of the Pecos SheWhoMustBeObeyed Feb 2013 #111
Highly recommended. William769 Feb 2013 #48
Cheers to him. PeaceNikki Feb 2013 #49
Hear Hear. myrna minx Feb 2013 #50
He makes excellent points, but I prefer a leaner, Hemingway-esque prose. nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #54
The Magistrate is a "he"? Duer 157099 Feb 2013 #56
Actually, I don't know. Whenever I read one of his/her posts jazzimov Feb 2013 #57
Actually I don't know either. Duer 157099 Feb 2013 #58
The Uncertainty Owes To My Laziness, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #82
I have often marveled at the clear, succinct, scathing logic and reasoning Zorra Feb 2013 #59
Hear, hear to Mags!! intheflow Feb 2013 #63
Hail fellow libodem Feb 2013 #69
Yes...I appreciate TheMagistrate ewagner Feb 2013 #71
K & R !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #72
A gentleman of the first order....His posts are always interesting and I usually agree with him 100% Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #73
He has always been very nice to me so I will join in the appreciation! Happyhippychick Feb 2013 #74
Yes, a polite & honorable person - someone to emulate. I had the honor AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2013 #75
+1 Hear, hear LiberalLoner Feb 2013 #76
K&R x 1000 stevenleser Feb 2013 #77
Everyone is partly right & wrong. The Magistrate calls on each of us to recognize how much of patrice Feb 2013 #78
I'm personally sick of people being over polite.Look at the dems.They are afraid to call it like it judesedit Feb 2013 #79
I was awake to be the first Rec last night DevonRex Feb 2013 #80
You just explained the two reasons I have loved the Magistrate for, well, as long as I've been here tavalon Feb 2013 #83
Count me in! FredStembottom Feb 2013 #84
I'm not a fan of these type threads sellitman Feb 2013 #85
I'm a fan. yardwork Feb 2013 #86
He has my respect and admiration proud patriot Feb 2013 #87
The Magistrate is awesome. I, for one, am extremely happy that he posts here. (nt) w4rma Feb 2013 #89
Thumbs up for The Magistrate Sugarcoated Feb 2013 #92
K&R stevenleser Feb 2013 #93
Kicketty. cliffordu Feb 2013 #96
I Have No One On Ignore, Sir, And Never Have Had The Magistrate Feb 2013 #112
Why thank you, M'am - cliffordu Feb 2013 #113
I must say that the Magistrate is my favorite DUer. Always has been. juajen Feb 2013 #97
Again, My Friends, That You Very Much For The Kind Words The Magistrate Feb 2013 #98
Fan, even if at times we politely disagree nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #99
Fan here PaddyIrishman Feb 2013 #100
I'm a fan. nt Fresh_Start Feb 2013 #102
All glory to the Magistrate! n/t Ian David Feb 2013 #103
I would love to see The Magistrate and William Rivers Pitt host a Webcast together. n/t Ian David Feb 2013 #104
Oh, now come on. He name-calls just like the rest of us. His is just couched in eloquent prose. cleanhippie Feb 2013 #106
..... AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #107
He may well be my all time favorite DU poster. Here! Here! n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2013 #108
Much Appreciated, Sir: You Are Yourself A Splendid Ornament To This Forum The Magistrate Feb 2013 #109
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2013 #110
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