| -A few people have expressed confusion about what is permitted here now that Obama is president. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 08:34 AM |
#0 |
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The petulance comes from both directions. nt |
Captain Hilts |
Apr-24-09 08:36 AM |
#1 |
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Yes, it does. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 08:43 AM |
#10 |
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Very much so. Thanks for your help and for DU. |
Captain Hilts |
Apr-24-09 09:07 AM |
#32 |
| -
Well said |
frogcycle |
Apr-24-09 08:38 AM |
#2 |
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I used to think that. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 08:39 AM |
#3 |
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You can beat opinionated adults to a pulp. |
graywarrior |
Apr-24-09 08:42 AM |
#7 |
| -
THat's correct, but |
hootinholler |
Apr-24-09 09:36 AM |
#73 |
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To keep their diapers on |
graywarrior |
Apr-24-09 11:49 AM |
#239 |
| -
Well the damned package said 25-35 pounds! |
hootinholler |
Apr-24-09 12:40 PM |
#302 |
| -
Yabut, 5 lbs of what? |
graywarrior |
Apr-24-09 03:23 PM |
#493 |
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Skinner, is there a DU policy regarding |
shireen |
Apr-24-09 11:36 PM |
#670 |
| -
LOL! |
JohnnyLib2 |
Apr-24-09 08:47 AM |
#15 |
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Thank you Skinner. I just want to say that the last week or so |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 09:09 AM |
#37 |
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I think you noticed and improvement because: |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 09:40 AM |
#84 |
| -
Mission accomplished. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:41 AM |
#86 |
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I don't know about that. I just know that when I go to the Greatest page |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 09:59 AM |
#105 |
| -
That's exactly correct. DU had become worse than Fox for a bit |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:09 AM |
#112 |
| -
And the reverse also happened -- people being browbeaten |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 11:07 AM |
# |
| -
Sorry that's just not true |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 11:26 AM |
#207 |
| -
I'll PM you a link from last night. n/t |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 11:29 AM |
#210 |
| -
Check your mailbox. There certainly has been pressure here |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 11:47 AM |
#233 |
| -
The post that people trashed was a blatant lie-attributing Bush policies to Obama |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 11:49 AM |
#240 |
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The OP used THE TITLE OF THE ARTICLE. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 11:54 AM |
#245 |
| -
This is not name calling |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:00 PM |
#256 |
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That is the TITLE of the article. And unless you have two broken arms |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 12:06 PM |
#263 |
| -
Send me the link you are talking about. |
Catherine Vincent |
Apr-24-09 02:51 PM |
#451 |
| -
It seems people are talking past each other. |
redqueen |
Apr-24-09 12:23 PM |
#287 |
| -
The discussion didn't even mention Obama -- except for two posters |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 12:51 PM |
#314 |
| -
What "thought crimes" and who is "our" in "our thought crimes"? |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 12:57 PM |
#318 |
| -
I was referring to the posters who were having a discussion |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 01:00 PM |
#320 |
| -
I wholeheartedly agree with that. |
redqueen |
Apr-24-09 01:13 PM |
#341 |
| -
If nothing else, it slows down the reactions. And most people do better |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 01:15 PM |
#345 |
| -
You were the first person in that thread to mention Obama |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 02:05 PM |
#395 |
| -
Nope. Try again. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:12 PM |
#403 |
| -
You *were* the first to talk about Obama in the thread |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 02:54 PM |
#458 |
| -
I was in no way critical of the *date* being brought up. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:06 PM |
# |
| -
You objected twice to the date being brought up |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 03:58 PM |
#530 |
| -
Nope. Wllful msreading. The discussion was focused elsewhere |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 04:53 PM |
#570 |
| -
"Willful misreading" |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 11:16 PM |
#665 |
| -
When forums attack! |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 11:23 PM |
#667 |
| -
Flying Spaghetti Squash Monster? |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 11:29 PM |
#668 |
| -
I share your impression, though I don't know what specific story is being referenced either. nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 04:34 PM |
#561 |
| -
"shouting down" |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 01:17 PM |
#348 |
| -
I've been reading this person's stuff and all I can say is wow. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 12:51 AM |
#678 |
| -
Yes, it is true. nt |
Hissyspit |
Apr-24-09 12:18 PM |
#281 |
| -
you are leaving something important out |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 01:15 PM |
#343 |
| -
Most people can tell the difference between rational discourse and slander |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 01:52 PM |
#383 |
| -
Curious: why do you need to shout? |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:24 PM |
#420 |
| -
You are misunderstanding the definition in the context of a political forum |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:28 PM |
#427 |
| -
I don't think I'm misunderstanding at all. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:44 PM |
#444 |
| -
that is misleading |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 02:50 PM |
#450 |
| -
...and you never once specifically stated that it was you "shouting down" anybody |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 05:16 PM |
#585 |
| -
wrong spot |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 04:38 PM |
#799 |
| -
I'm the person who posted the story. I used the title of the story as given. |
Hannah Bell |
Apr-24-09 02:25 PM |
#424 |
| -
And I'm glad you did because the ensuing discussion here |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:32 PM |
#431 |
| -
that is right |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 03:03 PM |
#476 |
| -
You seem to be generating fantasies at this point |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 03:42 PM |
#518 |
| -
ok |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 04:03 PM |
#534 |
| -
Why, so you can complain? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:07 PM |
#538 |
| -
I don't care |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 04:21 PM |
#547 |
| -
This is why I defend the right to distinguish rational vs. irrational discourse |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:47 PM |
#566 |
| -
as I said, I have to guess |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 06:25 PM |
#619 |
| -
Define "irrationality" without making it a tautology and define "general silliness" |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 12:56 AM |
#680 |
| -
Falsehoods, Irrationality, or General Silliness As Defined By You? |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 06:41 AM |
#712 |
| -
You've not posted any substantive examples of "slander" yet. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 12:53 AM |
#679 |
| -
Agreed |
SlingBlade |
Apr-24-09 01:21 PM |
#355 |
| -
Fine. Since you're agreeing that what I posted was untrue |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 01:33 PM |
#366 |
| -
See post # 610 I thought it was obvious |
SlingBlade |
Apr-25-09 03:09 AM |
#701 |
| -
Nope. Mr. Moran is wrong and it's not obvious in any way. |
EFerrari |
Apr-25-09 03:11 PM |
#783 |
| -
Excuse me for interrupting your rant, But ..... |
SlingBlade |
Apr-26-09 11:23 AM |
#870 |
| -
It's "ma'am" thanks, and charging me with emotionalism isn't |
EFerrari |
Apr-26-09 06:53 PM |
#934 |
| -
Oh "ma'am," that explains the emotionalism..........just like sir explains |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:40 PM |
#951 |
| -
We have 2 DU's. "General" and "Presidential" That should tell you there is a problem. |
McCamy Taylor |
Apr-24-09 05:13 PM |
#582 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Apr-24-09 05:23 PM |
#590 |
| -
Agree completely |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 05:56 PM |
#610 |
| -
You're absolutely correct. |
pecwae |
Apr-25-09 05:56 AM |
#709 |
| -
provocative and inflammatory |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 01:04 PM |
#329 |
| -
I was thinking of suggesting a GD:Social Justice/Human Rights forum. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 01:12 PM |
#339 |
| -
not bad |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 03:17 PM |
#486 |
| -
This board is for supporters of the Democratic Party and Democrats. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:32 PM |
#504 |
| -
You sum up the problem very well. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:22 PM |
#358 |
| -
What nonsense |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 01:31 PM |
#365 |
| -
Insults like "What nonsense", a subject line which doesn't describe |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 01:35 PM |
#367 |
| -
"provocative and inflammatory" does? nt |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 01:38 PM |
#370 |
| -
I see you've declined to address the "critical analysis" in the body of the post. |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:01 PM |
#389 |
| -
New rules for me: If the subject line is abusive, I don't read further. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:22 PM |
#416 |
| -
If you think 'nonsense' is abusive, you'll get very little discussion anywhere |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 03:02 PM |
#475 |
| -
I think I know exactly how much civility to expect from you, HamdenRice. n/t |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:12 PM |
#483 |
| -
You'd better read who posts are by, as well as the title (nt) |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 03:38 PM |
#515 |
| -
You know, you're right. And Edit #2 |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:41 PM |
#517 |
| -
Go ahead. Plase do explain |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 04:01 PM |
#531 |
| -
Thank you for yet another illustration of incivility at DU. n/t |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 04:56 PM |
#572 |
| -
There's several subthreads here with Ignored being quite active |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 06:32 PM |
#621 |
| -
It's Insulting |
NashVegas |
Apr-24-09 05:38 PM |
#601 |
| -
NONSENSE refers to the argument, not the PERSON. It's not insulting. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 06:54 PM |
#628 |
| -
Yeah, The Funny Thing Is |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 06:52 AM |
#713 |
| -
Well, there's levels of "nonsense" too. "True nonsense" is |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 09:41 AM |
#744 |
| -
depends |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 04:13 PM |
#797 |
| -
That's still talking about "the posts," though--not the person. |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 08:13 PM |
#814 |
| -
"Nonsense" is perfectly fine. |
woo me with science |
Apr-25-09 08:26 AM |
#730 |
| -
Nor does "ridiculous". |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 06:29 AM |
#841 |
| -
I stand by my post |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 03:09 PM |
#481 |
| -
Will you address epistemology? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 03:44 PM |
# |
| -
of course |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 04:46 PM |
#565 |
| -
Your example #2 is an extreme corner case not representative if 99.9% of discussion here. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 01:04 AM |
#681 |
| -
Red-Baiting |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 03:29 PM |
#503 |
| -
And a double "what nonsense" on you, Hamden. |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 01:32 AM |
#690 |
| -
excellent post.. n/t |
habitual |
Apr-25-09 05:11 AM |
#704 |
| -
According to EarlG--> |
HamdenRice |
Apr-25-09 05:38 AM |
#705 |
| -
argumentum ad verecundiam |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-25-09 11:04 AM |
#747 |
| -
I'm not entirely sure that's quite the case. |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 07:53 PM |
#810 |
| -
I was replying to Hamden. |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-25-09 08:13 PM |
#813 |
| -
I realize that. I was noting that your argument --using the term, for which I provided |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 08:19 PM |
#815 |
| -
Yes. |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-25-09 08:33 PM |
#819 |
| -
Certainly not absolute, but surely somewhat compelling? |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 08:45 PM |
#822 |
| -
Is this the world? |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-25-09 08:56 PM |
#825 |
| -
I think you're correct on all counts! |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 09:00 PM |
#827 |
| -
Survey says... |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 02:19 PM |
#769 |
| -
There's nothing wrong with 'harsh' |
pecwae |
Apr-25-09 06:05 AM |
#710 |
| -
Of course not....but when it "echoes the tone and substance of our opponent's arguments" then we've |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 08:06 PM |
#811 |
| -
well said |
Snazzy |
Apr-24-09 02:39 PM |
#440 |
| -
Yeah it's the far left that gets all the criticism here, right? |
dmallind |
Apr-25-09 08:11 AM |
#726 |
| -
"There are places for them to post, like maybe some socialist workers pary website." |
destes |
Apr-24-09 04:26 PM |
#552 |
| -
welcome to DU |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 04:50 PM |
#569 |
| -
That's not a complicated question to answer, TA |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 01:07 AM |
#682 |
| -
Weird |
Vanje |
Apr-25-09 08:58 AM |
#737 |
| -
Skinner seems to disagree with you . . . |
defendandprotect |
Apr-24-09 08:11 PM |
#646 |
| -
NJMaverick- this reply is a perfect example of a violation of what skinner just posted. |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 02:03 PM |
#392 |
| -
Your whole point is predicated on the issue that there hasn't been anything wrong with DU |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 02:37 PM |
#436 |
| -
Another violation of what Skinner just posted. |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 02:51 PM |
#452 |
| -
Was EarlG also violating the policy? |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 02:52 PM |
#454 |
| -
"I was just as sick of looking at that crap."- NJM |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 02:57 PM |
#466 |
| -
Yet I made it clear that the crap is gone, that things have greatly improved |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 03:01 PM |
#473 |
| -
What "crap" was here and what "crap" was gone and how is that civil dialogue? |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 03:06 PM |
#480 |
| -
"crap" is the term EarlG used, I am quoting him |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 03:09 PM |
#482 |
| -
That's the term you used. Stand up for what you say, don't hide behind others. |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 03:36 PM |
#511 |
| -
Yet you are willfully ignoring that I was referring to EarlG who talked about "crap" |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 04:05 PM |
#535 |
| -
"Willfully ignoring?" Those are your words NJmaverick. |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 05:16 PM |
#584 |
| -
Using that logic, they are now your words |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 05:23 PM |
# |
| -
That really wasn't an example of logic, it was fanciful. n/t |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 05:55 PM |
#609 |
| -
As is your suggestiong that EarlG's "crap" was my word |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 06:04 PM |
#615 |
| -
Look up at your own post: "Yet I made it clear that the crap is gone" |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 07:03 PM |
#630 |
| -
And yours is predicated on the idea that "whats wrong with DU" |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 02:55 PM |
#463 |
| -
in terms of civility and treating others with respect and avoiding labeling others |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 02:58 PM |
#469 |
| -
That seems right to me for this reason. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:16 PM |
#485 |
| -
there was a post today that got locked down (thankfully) |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 03:26 PM |
#498 |
| -
It sounds like your problem is being handled. Good. n/t |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 03:50 PM |
#527 |
| -
Yes it is, which is what I was saying in the first place |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 04:06 PM |
#536 |
| -
Great quote! That's what I've been trying to say. No one wants DU to be Fox. Please give link! nt |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:23 PM |
#550 |
| -
+1 infinity |
waiting for hope |
Apr-24-09 02:40 PM |
#441 |
| -
Wow. +16 |
NashVegas |
Apr-24-09 05:46 PM |
#604 |
| -
Exactly bluedawg. |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-24-09 06:06 PM |
#616 |
| -
excellent post |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 06:36 PM |
#623 |
| -
Very well said. Thank you. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-09 07:20 PM |
#635 |
| -
Well-written, timely, and dead-on accurate. Thank you for taking the time. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 01:10 AM |
#683 |
| -
If they were offered a portable Italian meal on their way out, they'll be back |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:25 AM |
#131 |
| -
No- only one did that I know of and she was here for 8 years. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:46 AM |
#151 |
| -
The one that was banned earned it. |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 11:05 AM |
#181 |
| -
? |
uppityperson |
Apr-24-09 11:46 AM |
#232 |
| -
Which post are you referring to? |
Midlodemocrat |
Apr-24-09 11:54 AM |
#247 |
| -
... |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 12:27 PM |
#293 |
| -
Oh, real nice..I wondered what the |
Cha |
Apr-24-09 12:43 PM |
#308 |
| -
And neither do we. |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 12:49 PM |
#312 |
| -
Precisely, |
Cha |
Apr-24-09 01:00 PM |
#323 |
| -
Oh. My. God. That had to have been lifted from a far-right site. A well-earned pizza... |
Hekate |
Apr-24-09 03:25 PM |
#497 |
| -
You KNOW that it was. |
Number23 |
Apr-25-09 01:20 AM |
#688 |
| -
Good gravy!!!!! |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 04:47 PM |
#567 |
| -
you guys are kidding, right? |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 12:26 PM |
#754 |
| -
You're kidding, right? |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-25-09 02:09 PM |
#767 |
| -
didn't notice a link |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 02:33 PM |
#771 |
| -
You responded to a post with nothing but the link. |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-25-09 02:52 PM |
#779 |
| -
ignore it then |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:02 PM |
#780 |
| -
So you commented w/o even having looked at it and... |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-25-09 07:09 PM |
#809 |
| -
of course |
Two Americas |
Apr-26-09 12:23 PM |
#878 |
| -
No, your comment was about "something that we could not brush off and forgive"... |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-26-09 01:38 PM |
#896 |
| -
you know what? |
Two Americas |
Apr-26-09 02:27 PM |
#905 |
| -
Which is it? |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-26-09 04:28 PM |
#917 |
| -
? |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:05 PM |
#782 |
| -
Nice |
Vanje |
Apr-25-09 05:04 PM |
#803 |
| -
Why the ascribing of motive or attitude to me? |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:14 AM |
#191 |
| -
because whether you mean it to or not that is how your post came across |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 11:18 AM |
#196 |
| -
"Your attitude has been made pretty clear on this thread?" |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:26 AM |
#208 |
| -
No offense intended, but your attitude on this thread is crystal clear. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:42 PM |
#373 |
| -
You are deliberately misrepresenting me for purposes that I can't fathom. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 02:07 PM |
#397 |
| -
i understood exactly the use of the capital ASS in the post |
habitual |
Apr-25-09 05:40 AM |
#706 |
| -
these blanket attacks |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 01:22 PM |
#357 |
| -
What blanket attacks? What are you talking about? |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 05:52 PM |
#608 |
| -
pretty obvious |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 06:29 PM |
#620 |
| -
Pretty obvious that you are "talking shit." Shame on you. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 06:50 PM |
#626 |
| -
lol |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 02:37 PM |
#774 |
| -
Name names |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 11:04 AM |
#177 |
| -
No. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 11:19 AM |
#198 |
| -
Then I don't buy it. |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 11:30 AM |
#212 |
| -
hundreds maybe |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 06:35 PM |
#622 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Apr-25-09 07:40 AM |
#724 |
| -
I don't what you buy. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 12:44 PM |
#756 |
| -
I think that is interesting |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:13 PM |
#786 |
| -
In the Age of Social Networking, Intellectual Property and Info Wars |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 12:08 PM |
#876 |
| -
Sorry to burst your bubble...but we lefties are still here. |
earth mom |
Apr-24-09 01:50 PM |
#381 |
| -
Yup |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:23 PM |
#418 |
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No we're not. |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 02:00 AM |
#693 |
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You misunderstood my post |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:33 AM |
#716 |
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And many more of us have taken to rarer visits |
Creideiki |
Apr-25-09 03:04 PM |
#781 |
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Well that was rude. So you interrupt a potentially rational thread with red-baiting. |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 02:13 PM |
#405 |
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Like teh attacks against you almost whenever you post |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:24 PM |
#419 |
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"red-baiting"? i think you misunderstand either the poster or the definition. |
Hannah Bell |
Apr-24-09 02:49 PM |
#448 |
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I think that you misunderstood the poster. She was defending the lefties. She's one herself. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:50 PM |
#449 |
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I think you completely misunderstood my post |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:39 AM |
#722 |
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...and the savaging of many DUers "over there" is disgusting |
HughMoran |
Apr-25-09 08:09 AM |
#725 |
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Fortunately no one is forcing you to go to those darn leftie sites. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:51 AM |
#736 |
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That was not my point, nice evasion |
HughMoran |
Apr-25-09 09:03 AM |
#739 |
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I would consider such a person a troll |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-25-09 04:48 PM |
#801 |
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Why is that a good thing? |
caseycoon |
Apr-24-09 04:20 PM |
#546 |
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It's not a good thing. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:34 AM |
#717 |
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How is that |
Orwellian_Ghost |
Apr-24-09 08:18 PM |
#648 |
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It's not an improvement |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:35 AM |
#718 |
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What is a lefty? |
NoSheep |
Apr-25-09 01:45 AM |
#691 |
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Wikiepedia is your friend. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:35 AM |
#719 |
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Clearly, I should have asked: What is YOUR definition of a lefty. But I thought that would |
NoSheep |
Apr-25-09 12:25 PM |
#753 |
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I do that way to often! |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 12:31 PM |
#755 |
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why re-open the wounds? |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 12:49 PM |
#311 |
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How is noting an improvement of DU "opening old wounds" or "malicious"? |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 01:25 PM |
#360 |
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What mind equates policy debate with de facto Dem bashing? |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 02:17 PM |
#409 |
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It wouldn't but I think you have to admit there has been both "policy debate" |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 04:08 PM |
#539 |
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I think this post helps set the rules of conduct. |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 05:04 PM |
#578 |
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Are you sure that Obama hasn't just come around on a couple of topics? |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 02:30 AM |
#695 |
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here |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 06:42 PM |
#625 |
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Yes, A very perceptual change and for the better |
SlingBlade |
Apr-24-09 01:18 PM |
#350 |
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You're not kiddding... |
Carni |
Apr-24-09 09:16 AM |
#42 |
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You haven't met the right opinionated adults |
DFW |
Apr-24-09 09:40 AM |
#83 |
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Thanks, Skinner. Can we have threads about chicken in the Lounge again? |
flvegan |
Apr-24-09 11:16 AM |
#194 |
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Hah. Wait until they're teenagers. |
Midlodemocrat |
Apr-24-09 11:23 AM |
#204 |
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Just breast feed them in the Olive Garden..........oh wait, wrong room |
BR_Parkway |
Apr-24-09 03:04 PM |
#477 |
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Is more like trying to herd cats... |
niceypoo |
Apr-24-09 09:18 PM |
#654 |
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wow that's a long subthread Ignored started.............. |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 09:51 PM |
#656 |
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That's a very long subthread that began: |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 11:30 PM |
#832 |
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Sounds good. Thanks for posting. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 08:40 AM |
#4 |
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That's perfect. Thanks, Skinner. |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 08:41 AM |
#5 |
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:thumbsup: |
mainegreen |
Apr-24-09 08:41 AM |
#6 |
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kicked and recommended |
ixion |
Apr-24-09 08:42 AM |
#8 |
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Thank you for the clarity |
stillcool |
Apr-24-09 08:43 AM |
#9 |
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Thanks Skinner... |
kentuck |
Apr-24-09 08:44 AM |
#11 |
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W is the worst ex President ever...nt |
LeftHander |
Apr-24-09 08:45 AM |
#12 |
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He suffers even more when compared to Carter and Clinton |
DFW |
Apr-24-09 09:45 AM |
#91 |
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Don't count on it... |
Baby Snooks |
Apr-24-09 11:54 AM |
#246 |
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There seem to be hints that he's considering taking a moment to "smell the torture"... before |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 03:04 AM |
#700 |
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Don't hold your breath on his canonization |
DFW |
Apr-25-09 03:11 AM |
#702 |
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not for the wealthy |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:15 PM |
#787 |
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Thanks. The underlined "very important" sentence |
JohnnyLib2 |
Apr-24-09 08:46 AM |
#13 |
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My president, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right. |
TacticalPeek |
Apr-24-09 08:46 AM |
#14 |
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Does this mean that DU will enforce violations of the name-calling rule? |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 08:47 AM |
#16 |
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Yup. See post 13. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Apr-24-09 08:51 AM |
#18 |
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That doesn't address Yardwork's answer |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-24-09 08:58 AM |
#24 |
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Mods -- this is Lostinva above, not Haruka |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:01 AM |
#26 |
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Yes, we -- the moderators and administrators -- are going to do what we can. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 09:07 AM |
#35 |
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Well, Skinner, I could post dozens of examples that show otherwise. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:14 AM |
#40 |
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+1 -- you posted this as I was writing my response |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:18 AM |
#44 |
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I am well aware that many respectful posts are greeted with rude an obnoxious responses. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 09:30 AM |
#63 |
| -
Oh, no! No THAT! |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 09:34 AM |
# |
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Well Skinner, I think that I was known as a very polite and productive member of DU |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:38 AM |
#75 |
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Is the use of poutrage and pony against the rules? |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:38 AM |
#76 |
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That would seem to fall in the same category as eyerolling smiley |
uppityperson |
Apr-24-09 11:48 AM |
#236 |
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They are perceived very differently. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 12:30 PM |
#295 |
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Reading the rest of this thread, I see that that has been an issue and I was wrong |
uppityperson |
Apr-24-09 01:48 PM |
#379 |
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Thank you. I really appreciate this post. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:58 PM |
#387 |
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I didn't realize some of the implications, either, until now. You always |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 02:37 PM |
#438 |
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Thank you again! It's been awful for gay DUers around here for more than a year. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:48 PM |
#445 |
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I wish this would have been posted before leftchick was banned. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 09:31 AM |
#66 |
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+1 |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 11:02 AM |
#175 |
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not leftchick! |
Fireweed247 |
Apr-24-09 12:23 PM |
#289 |
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I don't believe she wants to return. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:13 AM |
#728 |
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I agree |
leftstreet |
Apr-24-09 01:08 PM |
#332 |
| -
"I guess you just don't want to see what's happening." |
intheflow |
Apr-24-09 01:55 PM |
#386 |
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I've been a mod so I know how it works. I've alerted and written to the mods many times. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:04 PM |
#393 |
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If you were a mod, |
intheflow |
Apr-24-09 04:31 PM |
#556 |
| -
Consensus Is a Funny Thing |
NashVegas |
Apr-24-09 05:57 PM |
#611 |
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This is true. |
intheflow |
Apr-26-09 12:40 PM |
#882 |
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I've seen it, both |
pecwae |
Apr-25-09 06:20 AM |
#711 |
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I respectfully disagree -- certain issues are "poutrage" hot buttons |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:17 AM |
#43 |
| -
I was called a teabagger the other day. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:21 AM |
#49 |
| -
I saw that |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:23 AM |
#51 |
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I stood up for you and objected on your behalf. |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-24-09 09:28 AM |
#61 |
| -
It's pervasive, all over DU. It leads to anger. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:29 AM |
#62 |
| -
Yeah |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 09:45 AM |
#93 |
| -
Well, thank you. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:47 AM |
#95 |
| -
My pleasure. I had a couple speak up for me when I had an insulting poster |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-24-09 10:10 AM |
#115 |
| -
Note that there is an example of what I'm talking about right here in this thread. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:19 AM |
#46 |
| -
I was appalled when I read that a few minutes ago -- what a "fuck you" to Skinner and us |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:24 AM |
#54 |
| -
That isn't my experience |
Orwellian_Ghost |
Apr-24-09 09:32 AM |
#68 |
| -
About Iraq |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 09:45 AM |
#90 |
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That's it--exactly. nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:30 AM |
# |
| -
Ding! |
RoyGBiv |
Apr-24-09 11:40 AM |
#222 |
| -
why? |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 01:31 PM |
#759 |
| -
What Hamden said, and also |
Qutzupalotl |
Apr-24-09 10:55 AM |
#162 |
| -
Unfortunately that doesn't happen lately. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#171 |
| -
Established De/liberal posters shouldn't have to do that |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 11:05 AM |
#180 |
| -
Nobody has to do that. |
Qutzupalotl |
Apr-24-09 11:29 AM |
#211 |
| -
No, established shouldn't have to do that for "respectful discussion" |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 11:35 AM |
#218 |
| -
Nevertheless, here we are. |
Qutzupalotl |
Apr-24-09 12:03 PM |
#259 |
| -
Why should being 'established' give you the chance to be destructive? |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 12:16 PM |
#279 |
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It shouldn't. Even a long-time DUer shouldn't be allowed to call people "a disease." |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:12 PM |
#340 |
| -
That's my question as well |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 01:20 PM |
#354 |
| -
I've noticed that problem, too. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:43 PM |
#375 |
| -
that cat is chasing its own tail |
Two Americas |
Apr-24-09 03:44 PM |
#522 |
| -
Let's recap what was said in this sub-thread: |
muriel_volestrangler |
Apr-24-09 04:33 PM |
#560 |
| -
misrepresentation |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 12:13 PM |
#752 |
| -
What a crock. In this case, MV, actions speak louder than words |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 11:03 PM |
#830 |
| -
Some Democrats Are Destructive When It Comes to Progressive Values |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 04:44 PM |
#800 |
| -
Established posters have more privileges WRT civility? |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 06:54 PM |
#627 |
| -
no |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:19 PM |
#788 |
| -
Newer posters often |
Grateful for Hope |
Apr-26-09 12:00 AM |
#836 |
| -
There's a Search Function |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 04:34 PM |
#798 |
| -
I think this response shows part of the problem at DU |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 01:18 PM |
#351 |
| -
Except I didn't say that at all, which you know |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 01:58 PM |
#388 |
| -
I doubled checked and that suggestion of saying you are a "dem/liberal" was never made |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 02:16 PM |
#407 |
| -
And the poster/s need to understand it begins with themselves and doesn't have to be earned. |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 11:40 PM |
#834 |
| -
the post you replied to, for those reading this very long, constructive discussion: |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 11:37 PM |
#833 |
| -
Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Apr-24-09 02:11 PM |
#401 |
| -
Do what? Be respectful? Be constructive? Use complete sentences? Refrain from X forum mob attacks? |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 11:28 PM |
#831 |
| -
it makes no difference |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 02:47 PM |
#776 |
| -
total agreement with the Ghost. |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-24-09 11:19 AM |
#197 |
| -
here's the problem with your assessment: |
cali |
Apr-24-09 01:08 PM |
#334 |
| -
Could you define "you people"? I need to know. I might be one of them. Then again, maybe not. |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-24-09 02:38 PM |
#439 |
| -
I'm Definitely One of "You People" |
NashVegas |
Apr-24-09 06:02 PM |
#613 |
| -
"you people?" |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 04:50 PM |
#802 |
| -
What the Ghost said/nt |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 02:24 PM |
#422 |
| -
I think it's quite telling that the example you provide is entirely from one side of the fence |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 10:52 AM |
#155 |
| -
Well, the reason I used that particular example... |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 12:00 PM |
#255 |
| -
While you're discussing me in the third person, may I comment? |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 12:50 PM |
#313 |
| -
For the record, my reference to "side of the fence" was not a reference to your sexual orientation. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 12:55 PM |
#317 |
| -
I think that there is no such divide - it's a myth. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:03 PM |
#328 |
| -
You're okay by me. :) |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 01:09 PM |
#336 |
| -
Thank you! |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:14 PM |
#342 |
| -
And I think you're right. :) |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 01:16 PM |
#346 |
| -
Look, when I said "Obama Critics/Obama Defenders divide" I was using rhetorical shorthand. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 01:28 PM |
#363 |
| -
I have never classified anybody as mindless. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:49 PM |
#380 |
| -
Just call it a hunch... |
Wednesdays |
Apr-24-09 02:48 PM |
#446 |
| -
This is the problem. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 02:58 PM |
#470 |
| -
Aren't personal attacks against DU rules? |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:13 PM |
#484 |
| -
I think you know the answer to that. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 03:26 PM |
#500 |
| -
You started this thread because you perceive a problem with incivility on DU. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:34 PM |
#508 |
| -
I think you misunderstand. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 03:38 PM |
#514 |
| -
Thank you for that clarification. I will take you at your word. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:39 PM |
#516 |
| -
So poutrage and Pony AREN'T against the rules |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 03:22 PM |
#488 |
| -
That is not what I said. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 03:33 PM |
#507 |
| -
Thank you for that clarification. I will resume alerting on them and hope that they will be deleted |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:37 PM |
#512 |
| -
That is how I read what you said -- if I'm mistaken, I honestly apologize |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 03:43 PM |
#521 |
| -
Rachel Maddow, a gay American, used the "poutrage" word on tee vee. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 04:58 PM |
#574 |
| -
Uses of "poutrage" in search results for the term using google. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Apr-24-09 03:26 PM |
#499 |
| -
I wish people would give the benefit of the doubt to those who post |
pacalo |
Apr-24-09 04:20 PM |
#545 |
| -
Very good post. I agree. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:18 PM |
#586 |
| -
Well, |
pacalo |
Apr-24-09 08:06 PM |
#644 |
| -
Well put. Some are used to a black & white world. And some are afraid to think about the big picture |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 07:39 PM |
#640 |
| -
Yes, I'd love to see constructive, respectful discussions & some humility shown |
pacalo |
Apr-24-09 08:03 PM |
#643 |
| -
I agree, if we keep our language neutral and stay on topic it should not degenerate |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 02:41 PM |
#442 |
| -
BEST Damn Response in this Thread. |
Number23 |
Apr-25-09 01:18 AM |
#686 |
| -
Except People Who Defend Obama Aren't the Issue |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 08:34 AM |
#859 |
| -
Still didn't get that pony? |
No More Bushbots |
Apr-24-09 09:16 AM |
#41 |
| -
" Still didn't get that pony?" -- thanks for proving Yardwork's point |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:20 AM |
#47 |
| -
They post with impunity because there are no consequences. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:20 AM |
#48 |
| -
Enjoy |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 07:11 AM |
#715 |
| -
That's helpful. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:22 AM |
#50 |
| -
If that post is moderated, it will be the very first time. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:25 AM |
#57 |
| -
ergo my "certain hot-button issues" |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:26 AM |
# |
| -
Not true...poutrage is used against anyone with phony outrage |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 10:23 AM |
#128 |
| -
Wrong -- it is mainly used against liberal/Dem DUers |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 10:30 AM |
#137 |
| -
+1 |
Midlodemocrat |
Apr-24-09 11:49 AM |
#238 |
| -
I agree, but I'm also troubled that Obama supporters are called variations of the Hallelujah Chorus |
CreekDog |
Apr-24-09 12:15 PM |
#278 |
| -
Exactly. It has a meaning other than what some are trying to ascribe to it |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:36 AM |
#142 |
| -
Why do you believe gay rights to be a source of "phony outrage"? |
ZombieHorde |
Apr-24-09 02:57 PM |
#465 |
| -
Strawman. No one ever said that. Try again. nt |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:22 PM |
#548 |
| -
Poutrage came to DU in the wake of a certian bigot being given a prestigious stage. |
ZombieHorde |
Apr-24-09 04:57 PM |
#573 |
| -
...yes, indeed |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 04:15 PM |
#541 |
| -
It is a gay bashing term, used against gay DUers. There are no Republican DUers |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 10:40 AM |
#145 |
| -
Thnak you |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#168 |
| -
Rachel Maddow used "Poutrage" on her show last night |
WonderGrunion |
Apr-24-09 01:02 PM |
#326 |
| -
Did she? Very interesting |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 01:19 PM |
#352 |
| -
context |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 02:36 PM |
#772 |
| -
On DU, it's usually a gay-bashing term. |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 01:36 PM |
#369 |
| -
It is also used on DU as Feminist bashing! GBLT and Feminist bashing |
saracat |
Apr-24-09 02:13 PM |
#404 |
| -
That is correct. A poster in this very thread continues to accuse us of "phony outrage." |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:19 PM |
#413 |
| -
Because certain issues have ceased to be important and or |
saracat |
Apr-24-09 02:25 PM |
#423 |
| -
so true, saracat. I'm male (gay), but I've seen feminist and GLBT bashing go hand in hand |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Apr-24-09 04:56 PM |
#571 |
| -
Usually? Do you have statistics that demonstrate that? |
Common Sense Party |
Apr-26-09 12:17 AM |
#838 |
| -
Why? Because you say so? |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 02:37 PM |
#907 |
| -
The context at DU has been to silence LGBT members. |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-24-09 01:47 PM |
#378 |
| -
The term is used on DU in a very specific way to bully gay DUers. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:53 PM |
#384 |
| -
I've also seen (and experienced) it used to shout down people complaining about racism |
fishwax |
Apr-24-09 07:31 PM |
#638 |
| -
Exactly. n/t |
QC |
Apr-24-09 08:47 PM |
#651 |
| -
Well, look at that. Two perfect examples have arrived. |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:12 AM |
#189 |
| -
Your reply shows why changing the tone here will be hard |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 11:36 AM |
#219 |
| -
On the contrary, your post in defense of the term "poutrage" as a weapon |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:41 AM |
#228 |
| -
Two DU members who don't meet some undefined standard, perhaps? |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:47 AM |
#235 |
| -
No, two examples who consistently use anti-social tactics to silence those with whom they disagree. |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:51 AM |
#243 |
| -
How does disagreeing with someone amount to silencing them |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 11:55 AM |
#248 |
| -
Do you continue to believe it is acceptable to belittle those with criticisms |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:56 AM |
#252 |
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I do not think people who use Poutrage are doing it to attack homosexuality |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 12:07 PM |
#266 |
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Of course, it's |
Cha |
Apr-24-09 12:55 PM |
#316 |
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The term originated, and was popularized here, by a group (yourself included) |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 01:25 PM |
#361 |
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As a gay person, I recognize when I'm being insulted for being gay. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:01 PM |
#391 |
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Speaking as objectively as I can, I think you're seeing things that aren't there |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:15 PM |
#406 |
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Yes, your behavior in that thread is a fine example of civility. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:24 PM |
#421 |
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And what were the topics. I notice you didn't address that at all. nt |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:26 PM |
#425 |
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What were the topics? You linked to a locked thread full of incivility |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:27 PM |
#426 |
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It was a poutrage thread. The topics were: CIA prisons, economics, slashing military spending |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:30 PM |
#429 |
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Nobody disagrees that words have different meanings in different contexts. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:31 PM |
#430 |
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So you now agree, poutrage was not a term ... |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:34 PM |
#434 |
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that was not the claim |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:39 PM |
#791 |
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While you may be speaking as objectively "as you can" your constant disdain for LGBT issues |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 02:54 PM |
#460 |
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Adjective parade |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-24-09 02:04 PM |
#394 |
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Someone had better alert Rachel Maddow NOW!!!! |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 02:10 PM |
#400 |
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A sincere thanks for posting this -- you've proved our point! |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:28 PM |
#428 |
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First I've ever heard of this accusation |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 06:07 PM |
#617 |
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One Must Look At the Usage |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 07:37 AM |
#721 |
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The only context that I've seen the word has to do with people who |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 12:22 PM |
#286 |
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I find it best to come right out and say what I mean. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 12:13 PM |
#274 |
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The vast majority of times I have seen the word "poutrage" used was to belittle |
ZombieHorde |
Apr-24-09 02:54 PM |
#461 |
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That's certainly how the term was first used on DU. It appears to be crossing over now |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:48 PM |
#525 |
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Originally It Was Used to Belittle Clinton Supporters |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 07:40 AM |
#723 |
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The pizza was delivered and the soil fertilized. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-24-09 10:33 AM |
#140 |
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Nothing gets "moderated" until someone hits alert, for the most part. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:39 AM |
#144 |
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I was a mod for two terms, so I know how it works. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 10:45 AM |
#150 |
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Can you see how you might be misinterpreting events? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:51 AM |
#154 |
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Thank You, Sir |
The Magistrate |
Apr-24-09 01:55 PM |
#385 |
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Then perhaps the phrase should be reserved for those who are truly right-wing. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:06 PM |
#396 |
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That Is Certainly My Practice, Ma'am |
The Magistrate |
Apr-24-09 02:09 PM |
#398 |
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I don't think that you've ever used the term to bully DUers, but others do. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:17 PM |
#411 |
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I guess it is an eye of the beholder thing |
foo_bar |
Apr-24-09 05:08 PM |
#580 |
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Yes, context is very important. I don't think that you spend a lot of time in the GLBT forum. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:21 PM |
#589 |
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I've seen a good mix of baiting and schadenfreude |
foo_bar |
Apr-24-09 06:09 PM |
#618 |
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You Sir, have not repeatedly used it to belittle the GBLT community here |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:12 AM |
#727 |
| -
Links? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-25-09 09:02 AM |
#738 |
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Nice try- but no. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 09:16 AM |
#742 |
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If you look upthread, that post was about CIA prisons, economics, impeachment |
HamdenRice |
Apr-25-09 09:32 AM |
#743 |
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Notes on 'poutrage' given here due to tone of respect |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-25-09 09:07 AM |
#740 |
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Now, see, there ya go. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:54 AM |
#161 |
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You didn't see something because there was nothing to see |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:57 AM |
#165 |
| -
Hmmm. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:04 AM |
#179 |
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You sound excited and confrontational. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 10:57 AM |
#166 |
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Because I pointed out that you didn't even bother to read what I wrote? nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:15 AM |
#192 |
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No, it was your use of the words fuck, ass, all-caps, and !!!!! |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 12:35 PM |
#298 |
| -
Well, that's inaccurate, too. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 01:00 PM |
#321 |
| -
You sound accusatory and defensive. Also, you claim to know what I read and didn't read. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 01:05 PM |
#331 |
| -
Well, they're not. But you have a nice day anyway. nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 01:17 PM |
#349 |
| -
"you're going out of your way to be deliberately hypersensitive" |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 07:04 PM |
#631 |
| -
I know you've never seen it, but perhaps you will notice it now |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#167 |
| -
I'll be on the lookout now, certainly. If you'd like, |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:17 AM |
#195 |
| -
I think that's because mocking and abrasiveness is still allowed |
CreekDog |
Apr-24-09 12:10 PM |
#271 |
| -
Not to mention the fact that LGBT DUers have been targeted as racists. |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-24-09 12:21 PM |
#285 |
| -
Yes, and it is often used against anyone who has a criticism |
tnlefty |
Apr-24-09 07:07 PM |
#632 |
| -
" "poutrage"... is used almost entirely against gay DUers and their supporters."... |
BlooInBloo |
Apr-25-09 02:21 PM |
#770 |
| -
Wrong. Dead wrong. I've seen it used countless times on DU |
Common Sense Party |
Apr-26-09 12:14 AM |
#837 |
| -
This person has been banned. (nt) |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 09:34 AM |
#70 |
| -
Good, he has been insulting people on here left and right all week |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:39 AM |
#78 |
| -
Shoot, I always miss the good stuff. |
Pacifist Patriot |
Apr-24-09 02:20 PM |
#414 |
| -
He said Unitarians who live in Florida are Freepers |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:32 PM |
#432 |
| -
Pphhhfffttt!!!! Cute, very cute. |
Pacifist Patriot |
Apr-24-09 02:34 PM |
#433 |
| -
God made me do it |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:37 PM |
#437 |
| -
Got back Sunday night....make that Monday morning. |
Pacifist Patriot |
Apr-24-09 04:32 PM |
#558 |
| -
That person was mild in comparison to some others. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:39 AM |
#80 |
| -
Thank You, Skinner!!! |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:49 AM |
#96 |
| -
Now that was a Walt-worthy tombstoning! |
TK421 |
Apr-24-09 09:54 AM |
#100 |
| -
Thank you. It has been a long week from that one. nt |
uppityperson |
Apr-24-09 11:51 AM |
#242 |
| -
Good! |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-24-09 07:08 PM |
#633 |
| -
Heres a perfect example |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 09:41 AM |
#85 |
| -
If I were a mod, I would ban you for this post. |
closeupready |
Apr-24-09 09:52 AM |
#99 |
| -
Here's your hat, what's your hurry?...nt |
SidDithers |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#170 |
| -
Hire whoever delivered that pizza, will ya? n/t |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-24-09 11:20 AM |
#199 |
| -
Exhibit A n/t |
Raineyb |
Apr-24-09 11:39 AM |
#221 |
| -
K&R |
drm604 |
Apr-24-09 08:50 AM |
#17 |
| -
Thank You. Great post. |
mikelgb |
Apr-24-09 08:51 AM |
#19 |
| -
Obviously timely. Bookmarked for use during emergencies. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Apr-24-09 08:53 AM |
#20 |
| -
How will replies of "poutrage" or "you didn't get your pony!" be met by Mods and Admins? |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-24-09 08:56 AM |
#21 |
| -
This is Lostinva posting above |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:01 AM |
#28 |
| -
Very good point. |
Redbear |
Apr-24-09 09:02 AM |
#29 |
| -
I know several who no longer post, or very little because of this |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:10 AM |
#38 |
| -
It's A Personal Attack, Which Clearly Violates The Rules. |
MannyGoldstein |
Apr-24-09 09:07 AM |
#33 |
| -
I agree with you, but it currently appears to be hit or miss |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:08 AM |
#36 |
| -
I would use it as a signal to hit the "ignore" button |
CreekDog |
Apr-24-09 12:27 PM |
#292 |
| -
No, that's not fair to people who DO follow the rules |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 02:01 PM |
#390 |
| -
hey |
CreekDog |
Apr-24-09 02:18 PM |
#412 |
| -
I think it's just intellectually lazy. Sometimes it also acts like a dog whistle |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-24-09 09:39 AM |
#79 |
| -
The "pony" and "poutrage" accusations are designed to dehumanize. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:44 AM |
#89 |
| -
Perhaps We Should All Be Careful To Flag All Of Those "Pony" Posts |
MannyGoldstein |
Apr-24-09 12:06 PM |
#265 |
| -
I'm in |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 12:18 PM |
#280 |
| -
I thought the "ponies" meme was designed to (gently) mock Obama supporters |
foo_bar |
Apr-24-09 11:59 PM |
#672 |
| -
I consider those to be personal attacks. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 09:43 AM |
#87 |
| -
Thank you very much for asking the moderators to delete personal attacks. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 09:45 AM |
#92 |
| -
Thank you! |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:06 AM |
#108 |
| -
"Poutrage" is a term I will not miss |
CreekDog |
Apr-24-09 12:30 PM |
#294 |
| -
But we can still use it |
polmaven |
Apr-24-09 01:31 PM |
#364 |
| -
thank you! great "disambiguation" |
nashville_brook |
Apr-24-09 08:57 AM |
#22 |
| -
Excellent post |
malaise |
Apr-24-09 08:58 AM |
#23 |
| -
Thank you Skinner for your clarity. I have seen attacks on both sides and the worst when one |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Apr-24-09 08:59 AM |
#25 |
| -
Skinner, can you please keep this pinned? |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Apr-24-09 09:01 AM |
#27 |
| -
+1 nt |
ZombieHorde |
Apr-24-09 03:05 PM |
#479 |
| -
k&r. thanks. n/t |
orleans |
Apr-24-09 09:03 AM |
#30 |
| -
Thanks, Skinner! n/t |
Spazito |
Apr-24-09 09:06 AM |
#31 |
| -
It has to be asked--the definition of "supporters" |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 09:07 AM |
#34 |
| -
Hopefully she will resign soon. there is a fantastic progressive candidate ready to run |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:12 AM |
#116 |
| -
Well, I'd like to see evidence of a crime before she's convicted. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:19 AM |
#121 |
| -
The tapes will not be made public until after the trial which is sheduled to start in June or July. |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:28 AM |
#133 |
| -
I agree. |
LooseWilly |
Apr-25-09 02:45 AM |
#698 |
| -
P.S. As per Harman, public opinion was against her a long time before |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:36 AM |
#143 |
| -
I still find it unseemly to convict her before her case has been heard. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:47 AM |
#152 |
| -
ok. |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#169 |
| -
I agree with you. We're better than them. Let's not convinct before |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 11:31 AM |
#215 |
| -
How about those of us that wish him well in his Presidency, but |
Creideiki |
Apr-25-09 02:52 PM |
#778 |
| -
How do you know that he is "caving in to rightwing extremists?" See, you don't know that. |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 08:40 PM |
#821 |
| -
You're right. He may not be caving |
Creideiki |
Apr-25-09 08:58 PM |
#826 |
| -
No, not better. Not at all. You are assuming his view without any evidence. |
MADem |
Apr-25-09 09:06 PM |
#828 |
| -
Give me another option |
Creideiki |
Apr-26-09 01:40 AM |
#840 |
| -
Why do you think your Holy Trinity of choices is at all valid? There are other options. |
MADem |
Apr-26-09 06:45 AM |
#842 |
| -
Since you're talking a history lesson |
Creideiki |
Apr-26-09 08:16 AM |
#854 |
| -
No. That was KENNEDY who was pushed. And that was KENNEDY who pushed back. |
MADem |
Apr-26-09 08:32 AM |
#858 |
| -
I think one very important issue is not addressed in this explanation |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 09:13 AM |
#39 |
| -
Skinner, Hamden has a good question |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 09:55 AM |
#101 |
| -
Many have noticed that some DUers use the tactics of Glenn Beck |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 09:58 AM |
#103 |
| -
Show me where I called Obama either of those things, to earn your |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 10:15 AM |
#118 |
| -
We're not here to drag up old particular arguments, but ... |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:20 AM |
#123 |
| -
I'll let the argument sleep, as well. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 10:22 AM |
#126 |
| -
Well, per Skinner, you can no longer call people names even in round about ways. n/t |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:23 AM |
#127 |
| -
Many on DU use the tactics of David Horowitz as well--red-baiting and so forth. |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 03:05 PM |
#478 |
| -
... |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:01 PM |
#532 |
| -
Excellent question |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:07 AM |
#109 |
| -
There are ways to address those factually false or non-verifiable claims... |
blueraven95 |
Apr-24-09 10:16 AM |
#120 |
| -
I think that's a very idealistic goal |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:29 AM |
#135 |
| -
of course it's idealistic |
blueraven95 |
Apr-24-09 10:58 AM |
#172 |
| -
I think we also have a responsibility to the public blogosphere |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 11:24 AM |
#205 |
| -
I disagree that we have to stoop to a lower level of standards |
blueraven95 |
Apr-24-09 11:31 AM |
#214 |
| -
Kurt Vonnegut has good advice that I should try to take. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:00 PM |
#257 |
| -
I totally agree with all three of your posts. |
hippywife |
Apr-24-09 08:08 PM |
#645 |
| -
Do everyone a favor |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 04:32 PM |
#559 |
| -
+5 |
NashVegas |
Apr-25-09 07:07 AM |
#714 |
| -
They've been shopping at the "I'll bet" club, too |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 10:22 AM |
#125 |
| -
How many predictions of future Obama administration behavior turned out to be bust? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 10:31 AM |
#139 |
| -
I think its time you drop the name calling. Whether you think its "fair" or not. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:04 PM |
#260 |
| -
He cant help himself |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 04:36 PM |
#562 |
| -
Good questions. Do you think it's acceptable to start "rally-the-troops" threads |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:22 AM |
#202 |
| -
Are you saying African Americans should not cooperate to defend against attacks? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 11:41 AM |
#226 |
| -
I'm saying your track record doesn't entitle you to complain |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 11:48 AM |
#237 |
| -
Well there you go. Difference of frame, difference of opinion |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 11:55 AM |
#249 |
| -
You don't speak for "blacks." |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:05 PM |
#261 |
| -
Did I say I speak for "Blacks"? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:10 PM |
#270 |
| -
Did you say "we" in your post? |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:15 PM |
#276 |
| -
Oh, so I can't judge the sentiment of my community? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:19 PM |
#282 |
| -
No, you can't. Not credibly. Neither can "members" of other "groups." |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:21 PM |
#284 |
| -
Then, as I stated above, it's incumbent upon you to make those same observations ... |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:24 PM |
#290 |
| -
It's not "incumbent" on me to do anything. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:30 PM |
#296 |
| -
OK. So you're admitting you treat members of different groups differently |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:33 PM |
#297 |
| -
I'm admitting that I post responses to posts I stumble across. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:41 PM |
#305 |
| -
Oh, come on now... we all "we" to some extent. |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 01:16 PM |
#347 |
| -
You didn't get the memo. Only Blacks cannot use "we" |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:36 PM |
#435 |
| -
Or not. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 03:36 PM |
#510 |
| -
Which makes "us" all open to someone correctly pointing out overgeneralizations. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 03:35 PM |
#509 |
| -
Sure, but that's quite different from saying someone can't "we" every so often. NT |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 05:12 PM |
#581 |
| -
The difference between you and me, Hamden |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 01:21 PM |
#356 |
| -
Maven puts it all so well |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-24-09 02:17 PM |
#410 |
| -
We're not supposed to re-hash this but frankly your characterization is Rovian |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:23 PM |
#417 |
| -
I have never seen any member of GLBT use the "N" word |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 02:43 PM |
#443 |
| -
You want a link? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:53 PM |
#457 |
| -
Then one could easily describe you as Rovian. |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 03:22 PM |
#491 |
| -
Actually you can't |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 03:32 PM |
#505 |
| -
"You cannot point to or cite one single post by an African American DUer that is homophobic |
Maven |
Apr-24-09 03:37 PM |
#513 |
| -
Links? I've given you links. Now give us yours |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 03:46 PM |
#524 |
| -
While "viper pit" was dripping with contempt it's not equivalent to "nig*er". |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-24-09 04:31 PM |
#557 |
| -
"Looks like your hands are clean. You're not disruptive in the least, are you?" |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 04:49 PM |
#568 |
| -
"You can fool some of the people all of the time, |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-24-09 05:03 PM |
#577 |
| -
I think they have... |
Vanje |
Apr-24-09 10:50 PM |
#663 |
| -
Good God. If "viper pit" is the best that this poster can do |
Number23 |
Apr-25-09 02:42 AM |
#696 |
| -
Correction: It was a label used to describe the GLBT forum and its members. |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-25-09 11:27 AM |
#749 |
| -
Yes, it was used to describe the vehement anti-Obama rhetoric |
Number23 |
Apr-25-09 01:02 PM |
#757 |
| -
Vehement anti-Obama rhetoric? LGBT members are vipers? How very progressive. |
Duncan Grant |
Apr-26-09 04:44 PM |
#920 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Apr-26-09 05:53 PM |
#927 |
| -
wow |
ecstatic |
Apr-25-09 08:43 AM |
#732 |
| -
Just hit alert. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:54 PM |
#459 |
| -
We did. Nothing happened |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 02:55 PM |
#464 |
| -
If the post was deleted, then something happened. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 02:58 PM |
#468 |
| -
You're confusing two different threads |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 03:00 PM |
#471 |
| -
If it was locked, then "something happened." |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 03:02 PM |
#474 |
| -
Ah yes the "rovian" insult- so typical from you |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:19 AM |
#729 |
| -
The irony is you just criticized LGBT posters for being "touchy" over |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 03:23 PM |
#494 |
| -
. |
readmoreoften |
Apr-24-09 03:23 PM |
#495 |
| -
Btw ... |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 12:40 PM |
#304 |
| -
So very, very true. There are also links to sources that are simply opinion pieces |
blondeatlast |
Apr-24-09 11:38 AM |
#220 |
| -
There's no rule against opinion pieces. And the definition of "extreme" is subjective. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:06 PM |
#264 |
| -
True--just don't cry foul when they are called out as such. nt |
blondeatlast |
Apr-25-09 08:29 PM |
#818 |
| -
K & R |
Scurrilous |
Apr-24-09 09:19 AM |
#45 |
| -
Thanks for posting |
Echo In Light |
Apr-24-09 09:23 AM |
#52 |
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Thank you |
Solly Mack |
Apr-24-09 09:23 AM |
#53 |
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Excellent. Thank you Skinner. |
chill_wind |
Apr-24-09 09:24 AM |
#55 |
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How about a moratorium on calling Obama 'Bush-Lite'? |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:24 AM |
#56 |
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I don't understand that...did people not live through the last 8 years? |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Apr-24-09 09:27 AM |
#59 |
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Amen! |
DFW |
Apr-24-09 10:01 AM |
#107 |
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Implicit (if not explicit) in many posts is the expectation that one election ... |
TahitiNut |
Apr-24-09 11:00 AM |
#173 |
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Now that was just....GOOD!!! Round of applause! Well said! Standing ovation! nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:21 AM |
#201 |
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Thank you. |
TahitiNut |
Apr-24-09 11:28 AM |
#209 |
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Concur completely. nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 11:50 AM |
#241 |
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2nd that. n/t |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-24-09 03:56 PM |
#529 |
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Very well said |
Adelante |
Apr-24-09 11:34 AM |
#217 |
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So very true. I remember a time, way pre-internet, when I was that way. |
blondeatlast |
Apr-24-09 11:43 AM |
#229 |
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+1 |
Sunnyshine |
Apr-24-09 02:57 PM |
#467 |
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Seconded! Neither of these terms can be considered constructive criticism. |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 09:30 AM |
# |
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Seconded! Neither of these terms can be considered constructive criticism. |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 09:30 AM |
#65 |
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I agree that "contentless" and unverifiable claims echo the tone of |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 09:36 AM |
#74 |
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I'd support that, and in return call for a moratorium on anything with "Pony" in it. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 09:38 AM |
#77 |
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That would be sweet. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Apr-24-09 09:39 AM |
#82 |
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The list of seven words you can't say on DU. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-09 12:02 PM |
#258 |
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You know what would effectively demonstrate people's unrealistic expectations? |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:09 PM |
#268 |
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Thank you! |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-24-09 09:46 AM |
#94 |
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Look, I don't want to just give people a list of things they can't say. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 09:50 AM |
#97 |
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Point taken. |
tekisui |
Apr-24-09 09:52 AM |
#98 |
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What if the problem isn't with the administration, but with us? |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-09 03:27 PM |
#501 |
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I prefer to roll my eyes, snicker, and scroll past those! nt |
blondeatlast |
Apr-24-09 11:40 AM |
#223 |
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Some people just like throwing rocks. |
WilliamPitt |
Apr-24-09 09:26 AM |
#58 |
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People also attend to problems more than to positive events |
EFerrari |
Apr-24-09 09:32 AM |
#67 |
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Thank you Skinner. I just want to say that the last week or so |
NJmaverick |
Apr-24-09 09:27 AM |
#60 |
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Thanks, your post cleared up a lot of questions. |
Dr.Phool |
Apr-24-09 09:30 AM |
#64 |
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Thanks, Skinner. |
tandot |
Apr-24-09 09:33 AM |
#69 |
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I'm deeply appreciative of this statement, though its going to be a bittle pill for many to swalllow |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 09:34 AM |
#71 |
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I'd just like to see some civility enforced |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 09:35 AM |
#72 |
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+1 |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 09:39 AM |
#81 |
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they're notably, but not surprisingly, absent. |
KG |
Apr-24-09 10:07 AM |
#111 |
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What is the picture in your sig line? |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:20 AM |
#122 |
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the fictional party featured in Pink Floyds 'The Wall' |
KG |
Apr-24-09 10:29 AM |
#136 |
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AHhhhhhh okay |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:40 AM |
#147 |
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If This Thread Had Been Instead Posted In GD :P |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 02:46 PM |
#909 |
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+2 |
paulk |
Apr-24-09 10:43 AM |
#148 |
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One is even spewing all over this thread today |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 10:54 AM |
#158 |
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It's getting old. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:10 PM |
#269 |
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I still can't get over that. Both candidates were good. There was so much to be positive about. nt |
Captain Hilts |
Apr-24-09 02:16 PM |
#408 |
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Amen to that |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-24-09 08:12 PM |
#647 |
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Okay. I'm all caught up now. Totally misunderstood your meaning before. |
NoSheep |
Apr-25-09 01:51 AM |
#692 |
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Good ! |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 07:36 AM |
#720 |
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So DU Supports Democratic *Values*, And Not Necessarily Democrats. |
MannyGoldstein |
Apr-24-09 09:44 AM |
#88 |
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Thank you Manny. I like your interpretation! |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:15 AM |
#119 |
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I'd like to see |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-24-09 09:56 AM |
#102 |
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Yes. There is a DU rule against personal attacks. It hasn't been enforced lately. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 10:00 AM |
#106 |
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I think these discussions/disagreements about can be productive and helpful |
Fireweed247 |
Apr-24-09 09:59 AM |
#104 |
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Thanks |
Adelante |
Apr-24-09 10:07 AM |
#110 |
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+1 |
Cha |
Apr-24-09 01:08 PM |
#333 |
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here, here! |
tomm2thumbs |
Apr-24-09 10:09 AM |
#113 |
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Thanks |
mmonk |
Apr-24-09 10:09 AM |
#114 |
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Thanks |
Uzybone |
Apr-24-09 10:15 AM |
#117 |
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Thank you for the clarification. I did not see this posted over in GD: P. |
Bunny |
Apr-24-09 10:21 AM |
#124 |
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"our political opponents" |
Freddie Stubbs |
Apr-24-09 10:23 AM |
#129 |
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This isn't really on-topic for this thread. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 10:27 AM |
#132 |
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What about the far right so-called Democrats such as |
Kingofalldems |
Apr-24-09 12:58 PM |
#319 |
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Lieberman isn't a Democrat anymore. He's an Independent. nt |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 01:28 PM |
#362 |
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Those are not our opponents. They too support Democratic values. |
robinlynne |
Apr-24-09 10:33 AM |
#141 |
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There's not enough difference between the parties. Both are massively influenced by big money |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:11 PM |
#272 |
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All things are massively influenced by money |
muryan |
Apr-24-09 12:25 PM |
#291 |
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I didn't say it was or would be. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-25-09 01:17 AM |
#685 |
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K&R |
pleah |
Apr-24-09 10:23 AM |
#130 |
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Thank you Skinner for not trying to put out fires with restrictive rules. |
zeemike |
Apr-24-09 10:28 AM |
#134 |
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The president lives in a bubble |
nichomachus |
Apr-24-09 10:30 AM |
#138 |
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It's fascinating to see the frequent posters who have no participated in this thread. You know who |
Captain Hilts |
Apr-24-09 10:40 AM |
#146 |
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Yeah theres a whole list of regulars who were saying that I was not weclome here who have gone quiet |
Political Heretic |
Apr-24-09 12:12 PM |
#273 |
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Thanks Skinner |
BlueJac |
Apr-24-09 10:44 AM |
#149 |
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Well said. Thank you. n/t |
FourScore |
Apr-24-09 10:50 AM |
#153 |
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Skinner. This may be a stupid question but I need |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 10:52 AM |
#156 |
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We can't post about chicken. |
rug |
Apr-24-09 10:53 AM |
#157 |
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I think I clearly stated, NAME CALLING AND INSULTS. |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 10:54 AM |
#160 |
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You should have heard what they caled the cornflake partisans. |
rug |
Apr-24-09 10:55 AM |
#163 |
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Chicken is okay. Cornflakes are not. nt |
blondeatlast |
Apr-24-09 11:47 AM |
#234 |
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Ok, blondey, it's on! |
rug |
Apr-24-09 12:06 PM |
#262 |
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I can't speak for the admins but... |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 11:08 AM |
#184 |
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Ok. Thanks. |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 11:11 AM |
#188 |
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I think this comic illustrates what is going on here at DU |
Fireweed247 |
Apr-24-09 10:54 AM |
#159 |
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Wow, late to the party. Pass the popcorn. |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 10:55 AM |
#164 |
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I still get followed around by ankle-biters from the primaries |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 11:00 AM |
#174 |
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Strongly agree |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 11:09 AM |
#185 |
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And you know those are Dems doing that because you are on an anonymous chat site |
NNN0LHI |
Apr-24-09 11:16 AM |
#193 |
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Well they are more popular kids on the forums. |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 11:25 AM |
#206 |
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I prefer to take people at their word, rather than give in to paranoia |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 11:41 AM |
#225 |
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If someone claims to be Julius Caesar you are going to believe them so you don't appear paranoid? |
NNN0LHI |
Apr-24-09 11:56 AM |
#251 |
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Good move of the goalposts there, hon |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 12:23 PM |
#288 |
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Ditto |
Marrah_G |
Apr-24-09 11:22 AM |
#203 |
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Thanks for helping to promote civility and reconciliation. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-09 11:43 AM |
#230 |
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You're welcome. |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 01:19 PM |
#353 |
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You were one of the first ones to move on after the primaries. |
Forkboy |
Apr-24-09 01:08 PM |
#335 |
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Heh heh |
Lilith Velkor |
Apr-24-09 01:45 PM |
#377 |
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Ankle biters! That's a good description, actually. |
yardwork |
Apr-25-09 12:13 AM |
#673 |
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I think the name calling rule needs to be enforced better. |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 11:02 AM |
#176 |
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see the post above yours |
jsamuel |
Apr-24-09 11:07 AM |
#183 |
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Kick for The Old Boss Man. n/t |
Dr Fate |
Apr-24-09 11:04 AM |
#178 |
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I may have missed it if it was asked already What is your position on Dem Primary candidates in '12? |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 11:06 AM |
#182 |
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My position is this: |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 11:20 AM |
#200 |
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With due respect Skinner that answer sucks. |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 12:38 PM |
#300 |
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Why? |
TZ |
Apr-24-09 12:40 PM |
#303 |
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When did I say anything about campaigning against President Obama? |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 12:43 PM |
#309 |
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I wonder if this is an age thing. Some of us remember Kennedy's 1980 primary as a disaster. |
HamdenRice |
Apr-24-09 01:04 PM |
#330 |
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It's gotta be an age thing--or a memory thing! |
MADem |
Apr-24-09 01:38 PM |
#371 |
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Is fawning obeisance required to hold on to office? |
lumberjack_jeff |
Apr-24-09 03:52 PM |
#528 |
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And with all due respect, I think saying that my response "sucks" is uncalled for. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 12:47 PM |
#310 |
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I patiently await your ruling on such matters. |
shadowknows69 |
Apr-24-09 01:35 PM |
#368 |
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I wish this was posted on EVERY thread -- |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-24-09 11:09 AM |
#186 |
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Thanks, Skinner! |
leftofthedial |
Apr-24-09 11:10 AM |
#187 |
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I know I've ruffled feathers on DU... |
derby378 |
Apr-24-09 11:13 AM |
#190 |
| -
Oh happy day. |
redqueen |
Apr-24-09 11:30 AM |
#213 |
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Sounds good to me. |
TexasObserver |
Apr-24-09 11:33 AM |
#216 |
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I appreciate the attempt at clarification |
Still Sensible |
Apr-24-09 11:41 AM |
#224 |
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thank you |
merh |
Apr-24-09 11:41 AM |
#227 |
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K&N |
NMDemDist2 |
Apr-24-09 11:44 AM |
#231 |
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Great analogy. lol! |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 12:37 PM |
#299 |
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Create a Hate Postbag |
Gamey |
Apr-24-09 11:51 AM |
#244 |
| -
Like a Struggle Meeting, eh? |
LostinVA |
Apr-24-09 11:59 AM |
#254 |
| -
I have been worried lately and laid low for a couple weeks. |
FredStembottom |
Apr-24-09 11:56 AM |
#250 |
| -
I'm in Michigan. You know I've got your back!! |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 12:20 PM |
#283 |
| -
I had a gratifying personal email exchange with the mayor of Lansing |
FredStembottom |
Apr-24-09 12:38 PM |
#301 |
| -
Quite a few who post regularly. Keep an eye out. |
Fire1 |
Apr-24-09 01:11 PM |
#338 |
| -
I am so with you! |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-24-09 12:42 PM |
#307 |
| -
It's a wood-block print.......... |
FredStembottom |
Apr-24-09 01:00 PM |
#322 |
| -
I'm 'here' for you. |
Captain Hilts |
Apr-24-09 02:21 PM |
#415 |
| -
And I loved that pic! |
FredStembottom |
Apr-25-09 12:19 AM |
#674 |
| -
I'm with you Fred, factory kid here. |
TBF |
Apr-24-09 10:20 PM |
#659 |
| -
Thank you, TBF |
FredStembottom |
Apr-25-09 12:24 AM |
#675 |
| -
I know, painting strike signs was more than 30 years ago for me... |
TBF |
Apr-25-09 12:40 AM |
#677 |
| -
President of the FredStembottom Fan Club |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 03:11 PM |
#784 |
| -
That's fair enough, but can we still be assholes in the Sports Forum? |
Forkboy |
Apr-24-09 11:57 AM |
#253 |
| -
I was so hopeful when I read your OP. Then I made the mistake of |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 12:08 PM |
#267 |
| -
Yeah, I made that same mistake |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-24-09 01:02 PM |
#327 |
| -
Hey you, you wanna go? Drop the gloves? |
DevonRex |
Apr-24-09 01:15 PM |
#344 |
| -
Same here... |
Born_A_Truman |
Apr-24-09 01:51 PM |
#382 |
| -
Yes. This shows what happens when the rules are enforced more on one "side" than the other. |
Pale Blue Dot |
Apr-24-09 04:14 PM |
#540 |
| -
I believe the answer is obvious |
Still Sensible |
Apr-26-09 12:47 PM |
#888 |
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Thanks |
unapatriciated |
Apr-24-09 12:14 PM |
#275 |
| -
Thank you for the clarification, Skinner. |
Duval |
Apr-24-09 12:15 PM |
#277 |
| -
Thank you for the thoughtful, insightful, and excellent guidance, Skinner. |
bertman |
Apr-24-09 12:42 PM |
#306 |
| -
K and yet another R |
leftyclimber |
Apr-24-09 12:54 PM |
#315 |
| -
again, being the voice of reason in a sea of voices. |
Soylent Brice |
Apr-24-09 01:01 PM |
#324 |
| -
I never expected to agree with Obama on every issue |
PatSeg |
Apr-24-09 01:02 PM |
#325 |
| -
You make a very good point. |
Jamastiene |
Apr-24-09 04:30 PM |
#554 |
| -
I figure |
PatSeg |
Apr-24-09 05:05 PM |
#579 |
| -
Thank you Skinner.As one who no longer posts much due to attacks |
saracat |
Apr-24-09 01:11 PM |
#337 |
| -
"substantive criticism" Yes and Thanks Skinner |
SlingBlade |
Apr-24-09 01:24 PM |
#359 |
| -
Thank you |
varelse |
Apr-24-09 01:41 PM |
#372 |
| -
Thank Goddess, and thanks, Skinner! |
JuniperLea |
Apr-24-09 01:42 PM |
#374 |
| -
Just a thought..."do unto others" |
Peacetrain |
Apr-24-09 01:44 PM |
#376 |
| -
Sticks and stones....... |
obxhead |
Apr-24-09 02:10 PM |
#399 |
| -
Thanx, pal. |
DinahMoeHum |
Apr-24-09 02:11 PM |
#402 |
| -
k n r. Glad to have your input Skinner. |
Sunnyshine |
Apr-24-09 02:48 PM |
#447 |
| -
Is Or Is It Not Permissable To Criticize Israel, It's Leaders,Lobbyists, Policies Or Its Actions |
DaLittle Kitty |
Apr-24-09 02:51 PM |
#453 |
| -
I can live quite comfortably with DU rules |
peace frog |
Apr-24-09 02:52 PM |
#455 |
| -
Skinner, you and the guys are the best |
Hekate |
Apr-24-09 02:53 PM |
#456 |
| -
I must have been out of the DU Loop |
Catherine Vincent |
Apr-24-09 02:55 PM |
#462 |
| -
The one thing I think we can all agree on is that, holistically speaking, junior's policies, |
indepat |
Apr-24-09 03:00 PM |
#472 |
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nt |
onehandle |
Apr-24-09 03:18 PM |
#487 |
| -
. |
QC |
Apr-24-09 03:28 PM |
#502 |
| -
nominated! |
spanone |
Apr-24-09 03:22 PM |
#489 |
| -
"There is a part of me... |
Iggo |
Apr-24-09 03:22 PM |
#490 |
| -
I Can Support This Policy |
lostnotforgotten |
Apr-24-09 03:23 PM |
#492 |
| -
Jesus Christ! I'm astounded at the extreme number of recriminations your OP has led to. |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 03:24 PM |
#496 |
| -
It just goes to show how deep the rifts are |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 04:23 PM |
#549 |
| -
Does this mean that all personal attacks on Obama are not permitted, just like.. |
mvd |
Apr-24-09 03:33 PM |
#506 |
| -
I'm hoping that the "fuck you Obama" posts are no longer allowed. |
totodeinhere |
Apr-24-09 04:19 PM |
#544 |
| -
hold on there |
Two Americas |
Apr-26-09 06:52 PM |
#933 |
| -
you know I'm not a yes man, but yes. Hear hear. |
sui generis |
Apr-24-09 03:42 PM |
#519 |
| -
This thread is amazing |
sniffa |
Apr-24-09 03:43 PM |
#520 |
| -
Spell it out, sniffa! |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 03:44 PM |
#523 |
| -
I think you're "this" is dislocated. |
EFerrari |
Apr-25-09 02:15 AM |
#694 |
| -
Thanks, Skinner. |
Ikonoklast |
Apr-24-09 03:49 PM |
#526 |
| -
Far left of the Democratic Party is a BIG voting block behind President Obama. College people, |
Sunnyshine |
Apr-25-09 01:21 AM |
#689 |
| -
Those are great words |
Orwellian_Ghost |
Apr-25-09 08:20 PM |
#816 |
| -
Thanks OG |
Sunnyshine |
Apr-26-09 10:36 AM |
#869 |
| -
great post |
Two Americas |
Apr-26-09 06:05 PM |
#928 |
| -
Funny how you demostrated exactly what people were talking about |
Raineyb |
Apr-25-09 05:47 PM |
#806 |
| -
It's obvious from reading through this thread |
azmouse |
Apr-24-09 04:02 PM |
#533 |
| -
Nope--many responses have been pretty hostile. |
WI_DEM |
Apr-24-09 04:06 PM |
#537 |
| -
Absolutely nothing |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 04:25 PM |
#551 |
| -
I'm going to post this again here to make sure it's seen. |
Pale Blue Dot |
Apr-24-09 04:17 PM |
#542 |
| -
Nailed it. Thank you. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:30 PM |
#597 |
| -
very well said |
Two Americas |
Apr-26-09 12:30 PM |
#880 |
| -
K&R |
caseycoon |
Apr-24-09 04:17 PM |
#543 |
| -
I have seen a lot of posters who contributed a lot to this |
cornermouse |
Apr-24-09 04:26 PM |
#553 |
| -
Thanks for spelling things out Skinner. |
JimWis |
Apr-24-09 04:30 PM |
#555 |
| -
Rules mean nothing unless they're applied to everyone |
Individualist |
Apr-24-09 04:37 PM |
#563 |
| -
Kick and rec for "without being attacked or having their motives questioned" n/t |
ColbertWatcher |
Apr-24-09 04:43 PM |
#564 |
| -
Bullying is the problem, not Obama |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 04:58 PM |
#575 |
| -
Very good points. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:26 PM |
#593 |
| -
thanks for everything yardwork. |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 05:44 PM |
#603 |
| -
Thank you! |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:51 PM |
#607 |
| -
I have to say: really good post OM |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:41 AM |
#731 |
| -
Perfect. Beautiful. You made my day. |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 01:39 PM |
#761 |
| -
Well said |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-25-09 09:50 AM |
#746 |
| -
Cheers then |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 01:40 PM |
#763 |
| -
"gangs"; "Personal Echo Chambers", "attract trolls", "That is Dittohead "Feminazi" excrement." |
HughMoran |
Apr-25-09 01:38 PM |
#760 |
| -
Here's a good examples of how those projections and assumptions and perceptions work. |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 02:49 PM |
#777 |
| -
OK, then my perceptions were correct |
HughMoran |
Apr-25-09 03:12 PM |
#785 |
| -
Masterful example of the mind games, reversals, false innuendo/accusations, not-so-veiled insults |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 03:23 PM |
#789 |
| -
Reversals Have Been the Hallmark All Along |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 12:34 PM |
#881 |
| -
Let's see...how to say this...civilly. |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:19 AM |
#844 |
| -
"bobbing, weaving, jabbing" with your own shadow, rather than finding common (solid) ground |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 11:30 AM |
#871 |
| -
I think it was Gene Wilder as WIlly Wonka who once said... |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 06:49 PM |
#932 |
| -
Yes, I realized the futility of the situation |
HughMoran |
Apr-26-09 12:42 PM |
#884 |
| -
Hoist on your own petard |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 01:08 PM |
#891 |
| -
Et tu? |
HughMoran |
Apr-26-09 02:06 PM |
#903 |
| -
Ah, the reversal. I will be open minded to the new Hugh Moran when I see him next time. |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 06:47 PM |
#931 |
| -
Have you ever read "A Confederacy of Dunces"? |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 04:22 PM |
#914 |
| -
Well, my .02 |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-24-09 05:03 PM |
#576 |
| -
Beautifully written. Thank you. |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:27 PM |
#595 |
| -
Thank you Yardwork. |
Starry Messenger |
Apr-24-09 05:35 PM |
#600 |
| -
You're on the right, er, left coast! |
yardwork |
Apr-24-09 05:50 PM |
#606 |
| -
Excellent. Places the emphasis in the proper place, assume everyone is in good faith |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-24-09 05:41 PM |
#602 |
| -
What an excellent post |
leftstreet |
Apr-24-09 07:36 PM |
#639 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Apr-24-09 05:13 PM |
#583 |
| -
Be careful. You might get a pony dropped on you for that rhetoric. |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 05:20 PM |
#588 |
| -
And I am totally lost about the "pony" references. |
Rabrrrrrr |
Apr-24-09 05:23 PM |
#591 |
| -
Oh here. Let me explain how it works. |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 05:26 PM |
#594 |
| -
Ah - that's kind of what I figured. |
Rabrrrrrr |
Apr-24-09 05:29 PM |
#596 |
| -
Change complaint of Person A to slow progress of gay marriage or DADT, and then it is. |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 05:31 PM |
#598 |
| -
It started as antu-gay mocking re: Prop8/Warren |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-25-09 01:40 PM |
#762 |
| -
insofar as anything 'starts' on DU... |
foo_bar |
Apr-26-09 08:19 AM |
#856 |
| -
Not the same thing -- not directed at DUers |
LostinVA |
Apr-26-09 04:27 PM |
#916 |
| -
yes, that is it |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:43 AM |
#733 |
| -
Which are you? |
stray cat |
Apr-24-09 05:58 PM |
#612 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Apr-24-09 06:36 PM |
#624 |
| -
What is this word "whinge" that I keep reading at DU? |
JVS |
Apr-24-09 07:40 PM |
#641 |
| -
British for whining. |
Forkboy |
Apr-24-09 10:31 PM |
#660 |
| -
As Always, You Have My Deepest Respect |
NashVegas |
Apr-24-09 05:19 PM |
#587 |
| -
Great post |
spiritual_gunfighter |
Apr-24-09 05:25 PM |
#592 |
| -
I used to moderate at Beliefnet, along with at least one other DU'er |
Lyric |
Apr-24-09 05:33 PM |
#599 |
| -
Great comments . . .!!! |
defendandprotect |
Apr-24-09 08:48 PM |
#652 |
| -
I totally agree |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-24-09 10:41 PM |
#662 |
| -
Locking - flamebait |
HughMoran |
Apr-24-09 05:48 PM |
#605 |
| -
A good formulation for wide-ranging discussion with mutual respect. |
burning rain |
Apr-24-09 06:02 PM |
#614 |
| -
I understand this clearly, but the subtext of the way this post is written worries me |
Mike 03 |
Apr-24-09 06:56 PM |
#629 |
| -
Holy shit!! |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 07:29 PM |
#637 |
| -
I don't know why you are sensing that subtext. |
Skinner |
Apr-24-09 07:50 PM |
#642 |
| -
Well, this is proof that... |
Renew Deal |
Apr-24-09 10:33 PM |
#661 |
| -
LOL |
Skinner |
Apr-25-09 05:43 AM |
#707 |
| -
LOL |
Forkboy |
Apr-25-09 09:09 AM |
#741 |
| -
hahahahaha, I think you guys should have admitted your bias during the primaries... |
bridgit |
Apr-25-09 11:17 AM |
#748 |
| -
Be careful what you wish for. |
Skinner |
Apr-25-09 12:04 PM |
#750 |
| -
Understood... |
bridgit |
Apr-25-09 12:12 PM |
#751 |
| -
Double holy shit. |
valerief |
Apr-24-09 08:36 PM |
#649 |
| -
I have no idea where you could come up with that |
Marrah_G |
Apr-25-09 08:46 AM |
#734 |
| -
Thanks, and no sweat! Have a great weekend! nt |
Ilsa |
Apr-24-09 07:10 PM |
#634 |
| -
I can not wait for the CHANCE |
BooBluePotion |
Apr-24-09 07:22 PM |
#636 |
| -
Hi Skinner . . . |
defendandprotect |
Apr-24-09 08:41 PM |
#650 |
| -
Nice try |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-24-09 08:51 PM |
#653 |
| -
What is your criteria for your OPs? |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 11:19 PM |
#666 |
| -
Not sure what you're asking me? |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-25-09 08:50 AM |
#735 |
| -
no kidding! |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-26-09 08:14 AM |
#852 |
| -
The rule is self-explanatory |
bridgit |
Apr-24-09 09:51 PM |
#655 |
| -
ROFLMFAO.. .This is too funny... |
walldude |
Apr-24-09 10:03 PM |
#657 |
| -
Please also address now the linking/posting from one thread/forum to another for abusive purposes |
omega minimo |
Apr-24-09 10:04 PM |
#658 |
| -
I think it is one of the major contributors to making people feel victimized on DU. |
Skinner |
Apr-25-09 05:51 AM |
#708 |
| -
It feels like victimization because it's against the rules! |
Why Syzygy |
Apr-25-09 02:11 PM |
#768 |
| -
should be zero tolerance for all rule breaking |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-26-09 10:00 AM |
#864 |
| -
well put -- also discourages good DUers from O/Posting -- "degrades quality of discussion for all.." |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 11:52 AM |
#874 |
| -
At least that might slow it down. |
EFerrari |
Apr-25-09 03:44 PM |
#792 |
| -
Some get all hopped up ahead of time on what they think is going on, then arrive to kill a thread |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 04:02 PM |
#796 |
| -
It's a violation of DU Rules and violation of trust within individual threads |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 03:51 PM |
#795 |
| -
Maybe the actions of "the most determined offenders" could get them banned |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 05:25 PM |
#805 |
| -
OMG! Are you trying to suggest that there might be consequences for misbehavior! Heavens to betsy! |
QC |
Apr-26-09 01:28 PM |
#894 |
| -
And why is that? |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:01 PM |
#938 |
| -
You should post more often. You seem to have some good ideas. |
Robeson |
Apr-24-09 11:04 PM |
#664 |
| -
DAMMIT !!1!!11 |
dweller |
Apr-24-09 11:31 PM |
#669 |
| -
Magistrate is busy separating the Sirs from the Ma'ams |
omega minimo |
Apr-25-09 01:16 AM |
#684 |
| -
some thought |
G_j |
Apr-24-09 11:48 PM |
#671 |
| -
You da man |
Botany |
Apr-25-09 12:37 AM |
#676 |
| -
I'm just glad I have a place where I can still call George Bush a |
Vickers |
Apr-25-09 01:20 AM |
#687 |
| -
And so ,as it is, ! |
Wash. state Desk Jet |
Apr-25-09 02:44 AM |
#697 |
| -
Thanks for posting this Skinner! |
AllenVanAllen |
Apr-25-09 03:00 AM |
#699 |
| -
We are Democrats and liberal |
liberal N proud |
Apr-25-09 04:45 AM |
#703 |
| -
and PROUD of it! |
lonestarnot |
Apr-25-09 09:43 AM |
#745 |
| -
My thoughts: |
LWolf |
Apr-25-09 01:11 PM |
#758 |
| -
You stated my feelings exactly! Thank you. |
Phoebe Loosinhouse |
Apr-25-09 01:41 PM |
#764 |
| -
You're welcome. |
LWolf |
Apr-25-09 01:59 PM |
#765 |
| -
very good |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 05:18 PM |
#804 |
| -
Thanks. |
LWolf |
Apr-25-09 05:50 PM |
#807 |
| -
Fuckin' brilliant |
Orwellian_Ghost |
Apr-25-09 08:25 PM |
#817 |
| -
I'm all for the pin. |
LWolf |
Apr-25-09 08:34 PM |
#820 |
| -
Thanks for this LWolf |
suffragette |
Apr-26-09 12:44 PM |
#886 |
| -
You're welcome, of course. nt |
LWolf |
Apr-26-09 03:30 PM |
#912 |
| -
A few thoughts |
dsc |
Apr-25-09 02:04 PM |
#766 |
| -
desc, thank you. I hope that Skinner will read and consider your thoughts. |
yardwork |
Apr-25-09 02:37 PM |
#773 |
| -
and thank you for your posts |
dsc |
Apr-25-09 02:44 PM |
#775 |
| -
Best post in the whole thread. n/t |
QC |
Apr-25-09 03:36 PM |
#790 |
| -
well said |
Two Americas |
Apr-25-09 03:44 PM |
#793 |
| -
I must say , between you dsc, and Yardie |
mitchtv |
Apr-25-09 03:50 PM |
#794 |
| -
And me too. |
Chovexani |
Apr-25-09 10:25 PM |
#829 |
| -
Well said and needed to be said. n/t |
bluedawg12 |
Apr-25-09 06:44 PM |
#808 |
| -
+1 |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-25-09 08:08 PM |
#812 |
| -
As GLBT is a Forum rather than a Group, |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-25-09 08:47 PM |
#823 |
| -
seriously |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 07:04 AM |
#843 |
| -
LBGT Forum Posters |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 09:20 AM |
#861 |
| -
That is total bullshit |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 09:24 AM |
#862 |
| -
I Was Speaking |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 10:02 AM |
#866 |
| -
Some believed in him |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 10:06 AM |
#867 |
| -
In All Honesty, My Jury Is Still Out |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 10:19 AM |
#868 |
| -
Maybe so. |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-26-09 11:39 AM |
#872 |
| -
But I have it on great authority |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 11:44 AM |
#873 |
| -
Ok, I'll bite. What authority? |
yowzayowzayowza |
Apr-26-09 12:16 PM |
#877 |
| -
It is in this thread |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 12:45 PM |
#887 |
| -
I'm not asking for special rights. I'm only asking that the rules be applied equally. |
yardwork |
Apr-26-09 08:55 AM |
#860 |
| -
Where else have I heard about gays wanting "special rights"? |
LostinVA |
Apr-26-09 04:30 PM |
#918 |
| -
You've nailed this one: |
LWolf |
Apr-25-09 08:52 PM |
#824 |
| -
Since we're all speaking frankly here, there are two sides to that story... |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 07:47 AM |
#845 |
| -
I agree -- those gays have gotten a bit... uppity lately |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-26-09 07:52 AM |
#846 |
| -
Absolutely not. I spoke about a few *individuals*, but then you already knew that... |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 07:58 AM |
#849 |
| -
Well, unlike some people who start shit in the GLBT forum, I don't start shit in the AA Forum |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-26-09 08:15 AM |
#853 |
| -
Oh please |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 07:56 AM |
#848 |
| -
You want civility? How about showing some? |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 08:05 AM |
#850 |
| -
Slander? |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-26-09 08:17 AM |
#855 |
| -
But gay baiting is just fine |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 08:25 AM |
#857 |
| -
Very, very well said - thank you so much for this post |
Adelante |
Apr-26-09 08:09 AM |
#851 |
| -
You're welcome! |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 12:42 PM |
#883 |
| -
Stop It Stop It Stop It Stop It |
NashVegas |
Apr-26-09 09:38 AM |
#863 |
| -
Nope |
Vanje |
Apr-26-09 10:02 AM |
#865 |
| -
Ah, another personal attack from the civility brigade... |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 12:29 PM |
#879 |
| -
Seriously, I have no effing clue why you have survived on DU for as long as you have... |
Solon |
Apr-26-09 01:25 PM |
#893 |
| -
When it comes to my posts, you read into them things that just aren't there. |
NorthernSpy |
Apr-26-09 02:17 PM |
#904 |
| -
You lost me here |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 01:12 PM |
#892 |
| -
and of course the last time we had this discussion you lied through your teeth |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 01:36 PM |
#895 |
| -
Whatever dude. But I suppose this is progress---> |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 01:41 PM |
#897 |
| -
you need to back that up |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 02:06 PM |
#902 |
| -
No, the clear implication is that participants in a certain forum |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 02:39 PM |
#908 |
| -
This is not true. |
Vanje |
Apr-26-09 07:30 PM |
#948 |
| -
Is it really necessary for you to use racial slurs? |
Jamastiene |
Apr-26-09 05:03 PM |
#921 |
| -
Nobody told any "nig*er jokes" |
Vanje |
Apr-26-09 07:27 PM |
#945 |
| -
I should add that your accusations of lying ring untrue |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 01:48 PM |
#898 |
| -
Gee what a shock that you dishonestly left out the part where you stated I posted in that thread |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 01:50 PM |
#899 |
| -
Go back to the video tape. I did not accuse you of that nt |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 01:52 PM |
#900 |
| -
ah but yes, you did |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 02:04 PM |
#901 |
| -
Thanks for busting yourself |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 02:34 PM |
#906 |
| -
What do the words Don't Play Dumb mean? |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 02:59 PM |
#910 |
| -
Whatever the meaning of your post is, I'll look on the bright side |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 03:09 PM |
#911 |
| -
Gee what a shock |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 04:15 PM |
#913 |
| -
So you decided I was wrong before you even went to the cited thread? |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 04:36 PM |
#919 |
| -
I have gone through a huge amount of her thread number 2 |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 05:08 PM |
#922 |
| -
Again, you seem to be so upset that you're not writing anything I can parse |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 05:26 PM |
#923 |
| -
You claimed your forum had no anti gay slurs in it |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 05:29 PM |
#924 |
| -
I'm still totally not following you |
HamdenRice |
Apr-26-09 05:38 PM |
#925 |
| -
It was linked as an example of a racist thread |
dsc |
Apr-26-09 05:44 PM |
#926 |
| -
No body |
Vanje |
Apr-26-09 07:33 PM |
#949 |
| -
That is a lie |
Vanje |
Apr-26-09 06:12 PM |
#929 |
| -
What??? If you ever see a joke with that word in it, alert on it. |
yardwork |
Apr-26-09 07:40 PM |
#952 |
| -
The...the burning on this thread....is incredible. |
Danger Mouse |
Apr-25-09 11:44 PM |
#835 |
| -
Be the Change, Danger Mouse |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 01:33 AM |
#839 |
| -
There are bad actors in any subset of DU members, in all of them |
Adelante |
Apr-26-09 07:55 AM |
#847 |
| -
Some of those wearing haloes in this thread |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 12:42 PM |
#885 |
| -
Yeah, I love how so many of the worst offenders are playing the affronted virgin now, |
QC |
Apr-26-09 12:53 PM |
#889 |
| -
It seems some are genuinely oblivious to how their own misperceptions "excuse" their behavior |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 12:55 PM |
#890 |
| -
Indeed it does. |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 06:54 PM |
#935 |
| -
The real problem is those who start with the crap and pretend it is "deserved" |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 06:59 PM |
#936 |
| -
"The real problem is those who start with the crap..." |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:01 PM |
#937 |
| -
We'll see if you agree with that concept outside this thread, won't we? |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:03 PM |
#939 |
| -
I'll agree with it all over the place. |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:10 PM |
#940 |
| -
Your "sly "current attempts to make trouble, falsify, discredit, blame, defame show you don't get it |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:20 PM |
#943 |
| -
I like your lists. |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:27 PM |
#944 |
| -
One item |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:28 PM |
#947 |
| -
Is there a mosquito in here? |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:10 PM |
#941 |
| -
Good one! |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:15 PM |
#942 |
| -
Cleared my Ignore list in the spirit of Skinner's OP. You can prove your claims HERE or go back on. |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:27 PM |
#946 |
| -
Ah...a feint! |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:40 PM |
#950 |
| -
Your behavior is truly sick |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:41 PM |
#953 |
| -
Yet... |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:50 PM |
#954 |
| -
Good example of how it's impossible to tell obsessive compulsive slime from actual troll behavior |
omega minimo |
Apr-26-09 07:52 PM |
#956 |
| -
Those are the two options? |
urgk |
Apr-26-09 07:55 PM |
#957 |
| -
Kicked and bookmarked |
Haole Girl |
Apr-26-09 11:53 AM |
#875 |
| -
Good post, Skinner |
mogster |
Apr-26-09 04:24 PM |
#915 |
| -
Very well put, Skinner! |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Apr-26-09 06:27 PM |
#930 |
| -
Thank you for that, Skinner. |
Aristus |
Apr-26-09 07:51 PM |
#955 |
| -
I think it is well past time to lock this down. |
Skinner |
Apr-26-09 09:24 PM |
#958 |
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