Why I must bid DU adieu...

[LynnTheDem]

I didn't think anyone other than Skinner read the "Ask Admin" forum, so thought I could quietly depart. Turns out that many DUers do read that forum, by all the emails I've received, lol!

I just want to let any other concerned DUers know why I must leave the board, and I'm sure you'll all understand. :)

Hubby is US military recently back from Iraq, and he's very deeply angry at bush, at the military, and towards all Americans. He feels his fellow countrymen betrayed him, betrayed his men, betrayed America. Right now he says he will never forgive nor forget the betrayal by his fellow Americans; hopefully if he's not being constantly informed by me about whatever crap bush & Cartel are pulling every day, he'll have a chance to forgive, if not forget.

We're leaving the US in 10 mths (if hubby doesn't end up stop-lossed), and until then hubby has said he just doesn't want to know or hear about or think about the daily atrocities and outrages perpetrated by bush, by the Cartel, or by the US military. He just wants to "be oblivious", do his 10 months, and get out.

Unfortunately I'm not capable of being so deeply involved with the daily outrages and keeping quiet; I always end up ranting to him about one atrocity or another.

Hubby deserves to have his request honored, imo, and I realize the only way I can do that is if I become oblivious, myself, about the daily occurring crap from bush & Cartel. Plus it takes a lot of time & effort to stay fully informed on a daily basis, which means I'm not getting things accomplished that I really need to do, especially with The Big Move coming so soon!

So the telly is disconnected, I won't be spending hours every day to stay informed, and I won't be posting on DU or any political blogs.

I wish all the best for Du and all DUers for the future; keep up the Good Fight!!!

HUGS!

Lynn

[BlondieK143]

1. I wish you the best!

:hug: To you and your hubby. Hope everything works out well and you'll join us in the future.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. Thanks for the note. I read it and wondered what happened

since I've enjoyed your posts or at least appreciated your insights. Completely understandable that he'd feel the way he does..and yeah it's hard to keep quiet about it while steeping in it.

I wish you both the best.

[Huckebein the Raven]

3. Good luck and well wishes

:hi: :hug:

I'll miss your posts

[BlueJazz]

4. It is with a heavy heart that I wish you and your Hubby all the best.

..sniff..

[plcdude]

5. can't you just peek

once in awhile? We will miss your input. Good luck and come back for short visits if you can.

[Lars39]

6. I understand.

Best wishes to you both. You'll be missed. :hug:

[saracat]

7. Oh, Lynn, I will miss you!

I have always enjoyed reading your posts. But I do understand. Maybe in 10 months, the world will be a better place and you can come back and we will talk of positive things! I do hope your hubby will realize that he wasn't betrayed by "all " Americans , and that more than half of us were on his side. We, also, were betrayed by Bush and Co. And more than likely the country was betrayed on election day. I hope one day that he will know that there are more good people than bad. Though I must admit it doesn't seem like it at times.The best of luck to you all in your new life!

[wtmusic]

8. You'll be missed LTD

best wishes and check back once in a while :hug:

[RagingInMiami]

9. Good luck and way to stick by your man

I do believe the election was stolen so I don't believe the whole country is to blame. But unfortunately, enough people voted for that asshole to allow them to steal it. It was close, but I believe the actual results tipped in our favor. Exit polls do not lie.

And I've disconnected myself from all the bullshit as well. No more TV for me. And I tend to only post in the lounge.

I wonder what percentage of veterans feel the same way as your husband.

[coloradodem2005]

10. I hope that you will be able to comeback to our family eventually.

:hug: :cry:

[Blue_In_AK]

11. Best wishes to you and your husband...

I certainly understand that "staying informed" makes you feel like your head is exploding.

[Discord]

12. I wish you the best

and hope that everything works out for you both. If at some point after settling down and feeling a bit more seperated from the stresses of our plight, would be great to hear a "testimonial" of what a serviceman had gone thru that made him leave his counrty behind. I'm sure it would be a very touching and powerful account of his service. One that could maybe sometime be passed on to others in the hopes of waking up the masses to the crimes of this administration. you have the love and support of half this counrty, and maybe you can return home someday once we get this mess cleaned up a bit.

:hug:

[MichiganVote]

13. We're ready to listen when you are. Best to your busband

[MADem]

14. If you change your mind, or if he changes his mind

...I hope that you will not hesistate to return. You know how some people leave, and then feel funny about coming back if they change their minds....I hope you won't feel funny, and will come back if the situation changes.

I enjoy your posts, too, and you will be missed.

[July]

15. You will be missed. Come back when you can.

I've always enjoyed your informative posts. What'll we do without you?!

Good luck to you and your husband.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

16. DU will be a little less without you.

I understand and can agree with your reasoning. Best of luck and I'll bet dollars to donuts we'll see you again in a matter of months (or at least I really hope).

[warrens]

17. This, unfortunately, is what ChimpCo wants

Outrage fatigue. I know exactly how both you and your husband feel. They do this deliberately so that the press can't concentrate on one outrage long enough to get the public interested. It's unreal that this filthy war continues and no one REALLY cares anymore. It's like 1984, we have ALWAYS been at war.

Hope to see you back sometime soon.

[havocmom]

23. Yes, while we wish LTD & hubby the best, it is sad to note that staying

uninformed is exactly how all those Americans 'betrayed' our service personnel. It was not through malice of the average citizen that the war was launched, but rather through not knowing the truth and not challenging power with it that betrayal was possible.

We are all sadder and many are wiser now.

[JohnKleeb]

18. Will miss ya

Sorry about your husband, no one should have to see war.

[Swede]

19. I wish you the best of luck lynn.

Sometimes we have to rearrange the funiture in our souls.

[n2mark]

24. Excellent comment Swede

[johnnie]

20. I wish you the best

I'm sorry you have to go. Maybe things will change and you can come back.
Take care.

[Gelliebeans]

21. I respect your wishes

but I will sorely miss your posts. I don't post often myself unless I feel I have something to contribute but I read DU all the time and know how time flies as one reads this message board. My husband doesn't want to hear about the crime family either. So I have to bottle it up.

Take Care of yourself and good luck to you.

After you move, pop by here and let us know how you and hubby are doing.
Thank him for his contributions.

Gelliebeans

[deadparrot]

22. Best of luck!

I'm sorry you have to go, but I understand the breaking point.

Tell your husband "thank you" for me for his service to our country.:)

[SlavesandBulldozers]

25. via con dios

and please do let your husband know that I apologize for letting him down, and that, no matter how the military is abused - those who serve honorably always have my utmost respect and admiration.

[Bouncy Ball]

26. DAMMIT.

I understand but DAMMIT.

You will be VERY missed. Just don't forget--people can't re-grow their brains.

[Richard Steele]

27. Best wishes to you and yours!

I'm sorry to hear that you are leaving, but I certainly understand your reasons.

[Mr_Spock]

28. Darn - well, good luck!

I especially enjoyed the posts that included information that we couldn't get anywhere else - shame you have to go... :(

[nytemare]

29. Going to war is a hard way to find out

how life really is. When I went to Iraq, I was totally wet behind the ears, I thought everything was so black and white.

Discovering grey areas is very difficult to deal with. It is sad, but when I went in '91, we as Americans could still hold the ideal of being the "good guys". We weren't, exactly. Now, Bush is having the troops do the things he is too light in the sac to do himself. It is very hard on the troops.

Bless your husband.

I also wish you the best, it is very difficult to understand what someone in his position is feeling.

[_TJ_]

30. I understand completely !

I have been reduced to tears more than once by things I have
read on DU.

I hope to hear from you again some day!

[Rowdyboy]

31. It's always nice to see examples of real love

Congratulations on what you have, and wish you both the very best.

[Misunderestimator]

32. ATA is the source for all the latest gossip, don't you know... Take care..

and good luck on your move! Wishing you peace and blissful unawareness that you seek. Bon Voyage!

[blondeatlast]

33. Damn, LtD, this really hurts.

Take care, and we wish the LtD family all the best.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

34. Good luck, Lynn!

:hug:

[TrustingDog]

35. LynnTheBigFontRagingWoman (love yer posts) is coming home to me!

in Winnipeg!
We Have to Meet. I will buy you all the greeeeezy Sals cheese nips your big heart desires.

[fleabert]

36. you will be missed for sure.

hope you can come back and tell us how the move went, how wonderful it is where you live, and that there is peace in dh's heart!

:hug:

[Redstone]

37. Hope you stay checked in long enough

to read all these messages from people saying they'll miss you.

I will too.

Enjoy your time away from the ugly part of the world (meaning the news, not DU).

Have a nice bowl of Scotch broth and relax. Hang out with your husband. Enjoy.

Redstone

[GalleryGod]

38. Vaya Con Dios!

:grouphug:

[Left Is Write]

39. All the best to you and your husband.

[bridgit]

40. please be safe y'all...

i thank you all for your tremendous service to this great country we still refer to as: America The Beautiful! may she still live long and prosper

:headbang:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

41. Lynn you're going to be greatly missed here.

I'm sad to know you have to leave but I do understand. There's no way I could keep abreast of what's happening in this country and not talk about it.

DU and many other places across the internet are going to miss your words of wisdom. You've been an inspiration to us and a sore spot on the freeper's butts. Thanks for all you've done.

P.S.
Your bookmark file should be in the Smithsonian!

[gardenista]

42. If it helps any, we will all try to do our best to fight for his rights

and yours, while you both get some well-deserved time off. He is to be commended for his service, even in the face of this atrocity, perpetrated by Bush, with no regard for the effect it would have on good people like you and your husband.

We will all push a little extra bit harder to honor the two of you and the sacrifices you've made.

Wishing you all the best.

[peekaloo]

43. Best of luck to both of you.

Sorry to see you go as I've enjoyed your posts.

:hi:

[hfojvt]

44. really, you could just hang around the lounge

you will only keep informed about yaks and movies and cats. Check out the first page.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

45. Good bye and good luck!

:hi:

[TankLV]

46. Good bye, farewell, many blessings to you and yours.

May your future be blessed with all the joy and happiness and good fortune you could imagine.

And above all,

Peace.

[BikeWriter]

47. May your God/dess bless you if you have any. If not...

the luck of the Irish to you, Lynn! Stay close to your Man. I know how he feels!

[madeline_con]

48. Too bad I never knew ye.

I'm new, and you're leaving.

Your story is really sad in regards to your hubby. I wish you both the best, and hope he comes to peace with all this someday. :loveya:

[lonestarnot]

49. Ah... Lynn you take care. I'll serve up a few punches just for you!

:grouphug: :cry: :hug:

[sleipnir]

50. How is the weather up there?

You're leaving?

Huh.....

Well, best of luck staying disconnected from the world. And best of luck with future pursuits.

[JohnnyCougar]

51. Goodbye, Lynn

Have a peaceful future!

[autorank]

52. Hey, you're great!!! Enjoyed your posts. You are a loyal partner.

You and hubby sound like you are a great team. I hope things heal and you both come back and be with us.

:yourock:

[roguevalley]

53. take care both of you, honey, and come back when you can.

hug your husband for me. I am so sorry he has this burden.

[bling bling]

54. Best wishes to you.

I always enjoyed reading your posts and comments on DU. I'm glad to be on the same side as good people like you. Take care. :)

[Anarcho-Socialist]

55. Good Luck!!

:pals:

[non sociopath skin]

56. Sorry you feel you have to do this, Lynn, but I fully understand .

Best wishes for the future to you both.

The Skin