Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:48 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
What happened to the poster who wanted to discuss the Democrat Party?
I was reading a hilarious thread about a very earnest poster who was concerned about the Democrat Party, had 32 posts, and was afraid they were being silenced. But when I exited and tried to revisit, the whole thread was gone. Since I'm not a big football fan and everyone in my household is, I was hoping for some entertainment.
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senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | OP |
hlthe2b | Feb 2023 | #1 | |
murielm99 | Feb 2023 | #21 | |
rambler_american | Feb 2023 | #52 | |
Name removed | Feb 2023 | #63 | |
MarineCombatEngineer | Feb 2023 | #2 | |
sheshe2 | Feb 2023 | #24 | |
MarineCombatEngineer | Feb 2023 | #27 | |
blogslug | Feb 2023 | #3 | |
madinmaryland | Feb 2023 | #31 | |
Brother Buzz | Feb 2023 | #38 | |
senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | #48 | |
OAITW r.2.0 | Feb 2023 | #49 | |
NewHendoLib | Feb 2023 | #4 | |
SheltieLover | Feb 2023 | #10 | |
hlthe2b | Feb 2023 | #12 | |
NewHendoLib | Feb 2023 | #14 | |
GP6971 | Feb 2023 | #20 | |
SheltieLover | Feb 2023 | #28 | |
GP6971 | Feb 2023 | #32 | |
SheltieLover | Feb 2023 | #33 | |
DURHAM D | Feb 2023 | #34 | |
NewHendoLib | Feb 2023 | #39 | |
Name removed | Feb 2023 | #60 | |
Hekate | Feb 2023 | #69 | |
Name removed | Feb 2023 | #65 | |
Srkdqltr | Feb 2023 | #5 | |
allegorical oracle | Feb 2023 | #15 | |
tblue37 | Feb 2023 | #17 | |
redwitch | Feb 2023 | #6 | |
brer cat | Feb 2023 | #7 | |
SheltieLover | Feb 2023 | #11 | |
brer cat | Feb 2023 | #16 | |
SheltieLover | Feb 2023 | #18 | |
2naSalit | Feb 2023 | #8 | |
Haggard Celine | Feb 2023 | #9 | |
FakeNoose | Feb 2023 | #13 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Feb 2023 | #19 | |
hlthe2b | Feb 2023 | #26 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Feb 2023 | #35 | |
hlthe2b | Feb 2023 | #36 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Feb 2023 | #37 | |
wnylib | Feb 2023 | #64 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Feb 2023 | #66 | |
Silent3 | Feb 2023 | #40 | |
Aristus | Feb 2023 | #50 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Feb 2023 | #62 | |
Solomon | Feb 2023 | #71 | |
Name removed | Feb 2023 | #57 | |
Caliman73 | Feb 2023 | #70 | |
dweller | Feb 2023 | #22 | |
senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | #23 | |
sarisataka | Feb 2023 | #25 | |
Lunabell | Feb 2023 | #29 | |
Hekate | Feb 2023 | #30 | |
Silent3 | Feb 2023 | #41 | |
senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | #42 | |
Silent3 | Feb 2023 | #43 | |
senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | #45 | |
keithbvadu2 | Feb 2023 | #54 | |
spanone | Feb 2023 | #44 | |
Name removed | Feb 2023 | #67 | |
johnp3907 | Feb 2023 | #68 | |
Midnight Writer | Feb 2023 | #46 | |
johnp3907 | Feb 2023 | #47 | |
speak easy | Feb 2023 | #56 | |
mountain grammy | Feb 2023 | #58 | |
Warpy | Feb 2023 | #51 | |
senseandsensibility | Feb 2023 | #53 | |
betsuni | Feb 2023 | #55 | |
Mr.Bill | Feb 2023 | #59 | |
edbermac | Feb 2023 | #61 |
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:49 PM
hlthe2b (97,039 posts)
1. "Poof" (apparently not so "earnest" )
since by about post 5, the replies were addressing some of us as "Comrades" in reference to censorship.
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Response to hlthe2b (Reply #1)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:02 PM
murielm99 (29,847 posts)
21. I was on the jury for that "comrade" stuff.
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Response to murielm99 (Reply #21)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:25 PM
rambler_american (726 posts)
52. I was too.
Response to rambler_american (Reply #52)
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:49 PM
MarineCombatEngineer (9,761 posts)
2. Delivered a pizza.
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Response to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #2)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:03 PM
sheshe2 (79,476 posts)
24. Also known as 'tombstoned'.
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Response to sheshe2 (Reply #24)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:03 PM
MarineCombatEngineer (9,761 posts)
27. +100.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:49 PM
blogslug (37,313 posts)
3. We don't talk about tombstone club
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Response to blogslug (Reply #3)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:06 PM
madinmaryland (64,343 posts)
31. What about "Tombstone me right the fuck now, Skinner!" Walt Starr
Response to madinmaryland (Reply #31)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:38 PM
Brother Buzz (34,534 posts)
38. OK (nt) - Skinner
Skinner ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-11-06 08:24 AM
Response to Original message 1. OK (nt) https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2507034 |
Response to Brother Buzz (Reply #38)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:48 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
48. Classic!
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Response to Brother Buzz (Reply #38)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:49 PM
OAITW r.2.0 (19,107 posts)
49. Nobody has flamed out on DU as good as Walt...nobody!
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:50 PM
NewHendoLib (58,548 posts)
4. That's decades long troll library girl
She's been tossed from here hundreds of times by mids and MIRT
The new agey avatar is a typical tell - or an alien. Very persistent and annoying |
Response to NewHendoLib (Reply #4)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:52 PM
SheltieLover (57,073 posts)
10. Hi NHL!
Kudos to MIRT!
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Response to NewHendoLib (Reply #4)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:54 PM
hlthe2b (97,039 posts)
12. Blast from the past. Was that her?
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #12)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:56 PM
NewHendoLib (58,548 posts)
14. She has somewhat suddenly surfaced after a break
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #12)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:01 PM
GP6971 (26,567 posts)
20. Yes it was.
After a long absence she showed up last week and today.
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Response to SheltieLover (Reply #28)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:09 PM
GP6971 (26,567 posts)
32. How you doing?
We've been busy today!
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Response to GP6971 (Reply #32)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:10 PM
SheltieLover (57,073 posts)
33. I see that!
TY & all of MIRT!
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Response to NewHendoLib (Reply #4)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:28 PM
DURHAM D (32,253 posts)
34. I forgot about her.
How do we know it is her again?
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Response to DURHAM D (Reply #34)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:43 PM
NewHendoLib (58,548 posts)
39. Uses small letters,, new age avatar, new agey words
Response to NewHendoLib (Reply #39)
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Response to NewHendoLib (Reply #39)
Mon Feb 13, 2023, 01:24 PM
Hekate (84,103 posts)
69. Is she the one responding in this thread as Name Removed? Someone is in the spirit of things....
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Response to DURHAM D (Reply #34)
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:50 PM
Srkdqltr (4,957 posts)
5. I tried to post to it and it was locked. Who knows
One of the great mysteries of life.
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Response to Srkdqltr (Reply #5)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:57 PM
allegorical oracle (1,668 posts)
15. Appeared to be saying something about Faux news co-opting Disney from what I could tell. nt
Response to allegorical oracle (Reply #15)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:59 PM
tblue37 (59,473 posts)
17. I thought he/she meant that DU was like FOX.
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:50 PM
redwitch (14,792 posts)
6. IKR?
I was looking forward to some entertaining banter.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:51 PM
brer cat (21,675 posts)
7. A frequent flyer.
Response to SheltieLover (Reply #11)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:57 PM
brer cat (21,675 posts)
16. That was pretty funny.
There were more than jets scrambling today.
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Response to brer cat (Reply #16)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:59 PM
SheltieLover (57,073 posts)
18. LOL
For sure!
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:51 PM
2naSalit (73,510 posts)
8. Awww geeze...
I might have missed it too! Shoot!
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:52 PM
Haggard Celine (16,425 posts)
9. I just read through that thread.
You know that when a poster comes right out of the gate, complaining about the TOS, they're up to something.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:54 PM
FakeNoose (29,183 posts)
13. The MIRT Team is working overtime this week!
Thank you MIRT!
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 05:59 PM
LiberalLovinLug (13,840 posts)
19. Always been a pet peeve of mine how little they allow disccussion of the Democratic party itself
Demonizing anyone that does want to as a "troll". Even if someone is not politically lockstep with most of us, I think its still benificial to air our differences with someone who may be genuinly curious. Also for any lurkers who just read it. If we are truly confident in our parties direction and policies, we should not be afraid to defend it.
And it also feels a little ominous just contributing to this thread on the topic. Like someone is taking notes, and just itching to hit the report button on all of us for daring to bring up the topic. ![]() |
Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #19)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:03 PM
hlthe2b (97,039 posts)
26. I've seen plenty of CONSTRUCTIVE critiques of the Democratic Party, its leadership, strategies
over the many years, I've been here. CONSTRUCTIVE critiques, being the point. Tearing down one faction or one personality (e.g., AOC and the progressive "squad" or conversely the more moderate factions) doesn't play well, but debating their direction and proposals is fine. Evidence the more recent debate about changing the primary schedule...
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Response to hlthe2b (Reply #26)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:29 PM
LiberalLovinLug (13,840 posts)
35. I've had personal experience with getting "hid" more than once.
And in each case I appealed because it seemed a mistake. One I simply said that corporate influence is also too heavy on Democrats. Then I posted a link from a reputable, non RW source who had done a study, backing my statement up how BOTH parties have a problem with this, and gave factual stats to prove it.
For specific inside debates like changing the primary schedule is one thing, but opening up a discussion about options to established leaderships positions, about who they set themselves up to be indebted to, even debating if its right for the party's treasury to support a more conservative Democrat to compete against a more progressive Democrat candidate in a particular riding. If you are on the "wrong" side of any of these topics you are flagged and soon learn there are certain discussions, bizzarely I think, that you just cannot talk about. And I've learned to be fine with it. Because there is more good than bad here by a long shot. A lot of good people and I'd say 95% in agreement with my political beliefs. So I've learned to accept the rules and adapt. Its just that I think this site could be so much more, if we didn't have to be paranoid about discussing "big picture" topics surrounding what it means to be a Democrat. Whats the difference between that and a liberal, or a moderate and a progressive? What are the differences of the more conservative and the more progressive wings of the party? What are the pros and cons of each side. And ultimately through discussion, we find ways we agree and so find ways to work together. |
Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #35)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:33 PM
hlthe2b (97,039 posts)
36. I'm big on qualifiers and find that helps alleviate some who think in more black and white terms...
But, you are right. Anyone here long enough is going to have a post/thread misunderstood and a hide or two as a result. It sucks, but it happens.
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Response to hlthe2b (Reply #36)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:35 PM
LiberalLovinLug (13,840 posts)
37. Cheers
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Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #35)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 10:48 PM
wnylib (18,202 posts)
64. Do you have ridings in Canada? I know the UK does.
In the US we call them districts for the House. The unit where Americans vote is called a precinct. We don't have ridings.
A tip for you: Democrats don't say "a Democrat candidate." That's something that Republicans say, derisively. |
Response to wnylib (Reply #64)
Mon Feb 13, 2023, 01:11 PM
LiberalLovinLug (13,840 posts)
66. Thanks for the tip. Yes we say ridings.
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Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #19)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:51 PM
Silent3 (13,823 posts)
40. If this person specifically said "Democrat Party" rather than "DemocratIC Party"...
...that's a pretty good sign you're dealing with a troll. And if not a troll, someone who is spectacularly ignorant.
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Response to Silent3 (Reply #40)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:53 PM
Aristus (62,623 posts)
50. Just what I was going to say.
If someone comes here saying “Democrat Party”, they’re not looking for open and honest discussion. They’re pissing in the punch bowl to see what we do about it.
Anything we do other than shoving them into heavy traffic and deleting their account is a waste of time. |
Response to Silent3 (Reply #40)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 09:10 PM
LiberalLovinLug (13,840 posts)
62. I admit that I used the word Democrat sometimes at first after I joined
I'm from Canada, and I guess I hadn't had the history lesson. I was chastised about it and I soon learned to say it properly.
Now this person could very well be a troll. Or just ignorant like me, or has heard enough RW media in a casual way that they just assume it can be said either way. But I'd weight on the side of benefit of doubt first. And at least at first accept some level of ignorance in new members. If they are truly trolls, it will come out soon enough when they get tired of pretending. Then tombstone them. This rush to judgment, this assumption of trolliness, where guilt is judged by "a pretty good sign", is paranoid and knee jerk before we even get a chance to discuss. I also found the thread, and it sucks that we can't even see the posts that someone thought went too far. We don't know how many come here with RW biases, yes, but maybe willing to listen, if we allow that kind of discussion in here. Even if it goes the other way....and the community here proves how wrong they are and they leave in a huff. Its still educational to other readers. if they are simply spewing insults of course stop it, but if they are simply asking uncomfortable questions....either from the left or from the right.....I think the conversation should be able to run its course. Now I do love preaching to choir. Its way more pleasant in this all inclusive resort of Democratic loyalists, where you keep outsiders out. And there are other sites I can have arguments with MAGATs. So that's why I'm not complaining too much. But it just seems there could be so much more rich discussions going on. If they were allowed to develop. Perhaps a special forum where that first rule about DU (that you can't talk about DU) is lifted, and you enter at your own peril. Or where some thread like the one exampled is moved there and is allowed to continue....as long as it doesn't get racist, sexist, personal insults, etc... EDIT: Like I'd love to see what the person below me that had their post removed said in response to mine. It was directed to me, I'm a big boy, I can handle it. |
Response to Silent3 (Reply #40)
Mon Feb 13, 2023, 01:28 PM
Solomon (12,148 posts)
71. I came on to ask. What is the Democrat party?
Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #19)
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Response to LiberalLovinLug (Reply #19)
Mon Feb 13, 2023, 01:26 PM
Caliman73 (10,988 posts)
70. Context is important, and how you word your concerns.
I have made many a criticism of President Obama, President Biden, my Senator from California Diane Feinstein, etc...
What I don't do, is bash people, overgeneralize, or say things like, "They are horrible". I simply say, this is a policy that I disagree with and the following are the reasons why: Reason A, Reason B, etc... Certainly there are people who might see any criticism as an "attack on Democrats" but I don't believe that I have ever had a thread or post blocked, and I have had plenty of arguments with people on the board. |
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:02 PM
dweller (22,464 posts)
22. Was sent on the quest
to find the elusive ‘ic’
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Response to dweller (Reply #22)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:02 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
23. Lol
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:03 PM
sarisataka (15,883 posts)
25. Same as last time
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:05 PM
Lunabell (4,375 posts)
29. I love "concern trolls".
All of a sudden, right wingers are "concerned" about women's athletics.
All of a sudden, right wingers are "concerned" about a lot of things. Hmmmm The only real concern they have is solidifying their piwer to inflict their indoctrination on the rest of us. |
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:05 PM
Hekate (84,103 posts)
30. I started a reply, but was informed the thread was already locked. Hilarious replies when I checked
I am sorry I missed half the fun.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 06:52 PM
Silent3 (13,823 posts)
41. I'm taking it that when you say "Democrat Party" instead of "DemocratIC Party", you are echoing...
...the way this poster phrased it.
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Response to Silent3 (Reply #41)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:05 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
42. Of course
eom
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Response to senseandsensibility (Reply #42)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:12 PM
Silent3 (13,823 posts)
43. Scare quotes around "Democrat" in the title of the post might be a good idea n/t
Response to Silent3 (Reply #43)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:19 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
45. Thanks for the advice
Everyone else on the thread seemed to have got it. Sarcasm should not always have to be labeled in my opinion. But if you choose to do that in your posts, I certainly wouldn't criticize you.
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Response to Silent3 (Reply #41)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:31 PM
keithbvadu2 (31,884 posts)
54. 8 or 10 years back, it was fashionable to spell 'Democrate' with that extra e.
8 or 10 years back, it was fashionable to spell 'Democrate' with that extra e.
I asked one poster why he did that. How is it supposed to be an insult? He did not answer. He had no clue. He was just sheeping along. |
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:13 PM
spanone (133,803 posts)
44. On the jury, he got the boot!
Response to spanone (Reply #44)
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Response to Name removed (Reply #67)
Mon Feb 13, 2023, 01:20 PM
johnp3907 (3,583 posts)
68. Trump lost a fair and balanced election.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:32 PM
Midnight Writer (19,403 posts)
46. My neighbor told me he was trolling on DU and you all hacked his computer and ruined it.
He said he had to go buy a new computer because the folks here couldn't cope with his arguments so they had to silence him.
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Response to Midnight Writer (Reply #46)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 07:40 PM
johnp3907 (3,583 posts)
47. It's all true!
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Response to Midnight Writer (Reply #46)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:40 PM
speak easy (7,007 posts)
56. Nah. He was on Free Republic
and opened the MS-13 update.
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Response to Midnight Writer (Reply #46)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:44 PM
mountain grammy (25,503 posts)
58. No kidding?
That’s hysterical
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:14 PM
Warpy (107,398 posts)
51. I miss all the good stuff
Sounds like a decent chew toy while it lasted.
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Response to Warpy (Reply #51)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:26 PM
senseandsensibility (14,336 posts)
53. Reminded me of the old days on DU
Sorry you missed it!
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Response to Warpy (Reply #51)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:33 PM
betsuni (22,752 posts)
55. It was exciting!
Last edited Mon Feb 13, 2023, 02:19 AM - Edit history (1) Original OP was: "Are we allowed to openly discuss issues here?" Meaning, why can't we trash and bash Democrats while pretending it's constructive criticism here?
Then *buckling seatbelt*: "libruls" "comrade" "Democrat Party"; Faux (I guess means Fox) has been coopted by Disney; asking if the internets are being controlled by communists and if John Edwards and Gary Hart were set up. The usual nutty rapid response. |
Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:46 PM
Mr.Bill (20,962 posts)
59. Looks to me like that poster
was hoping the MIRT would be avid football fans.
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Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 08:56 PM
edbermac (15,713 posts)
61. I wish we had a troll alert.
I’d love to make fun of these idiots for a while and then watch them get nuked.
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