Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:45 PM
ramblin_dave (1,440 posts)
BartCop has passed away
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199 replies, 27279 views
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ramblin_dave | Mar 2014 | OP |
bigwillq | Mar 2014 | #1 | |
Fud | Mar 2014 | #150 | |
Cleita | Mar 2014 | #2 | |
roguevalley | Mar 2014 | #155 | |
Cleita | Mar 2014 | #157 | |
roguevalley | Mar 2014 | #159 | |
homegirl | Mar 2014 | #162 | |
arcane1 | Mar 2014 | #3 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #109 | |
tech3149 | Mar 2014 | #120 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #123 | |
Zorra | Mar 2014 | #4 | |
SidDithers | Mar 2014 | #5 | |
Rex | Mar 2014 | #12 | |
hunter | Mar 2014 | #27 | |
Rex | Mar 2014 | #31 | |
MoonRiver | Mar 2014 | #101 | |
hunter | Mar 2014 | #124 | |
Rex | Mar 2014 | #166 | |
arcane1 | Mar 2014 | #13 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #103 | |
Rozlee | Mar 2014 | #170 | |
Rex | Mar 2014 | #6 | |
Gidney N Cloyd | Mar 2014 | #7 | |
Cleita | Mar 2014 | #11 | |
Brickbat | Mar 2014 | #20 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #145 | |
joshcryer | Mar 2014 | #62 | |
enough | Mar 2014 | #8 | |
Ichingcarpenter | Mar 2014 | #9 | |
lordsummerisle | Mar 2014 | #10 | |
GReedDiamond | Mar 2014 | #104 | |
phantom power | Mar 2014 | #14 | |
Blue_Tires | Mar 2014 | #15 | |
Fumesucker | Mar 2014 | #40 | |
SammyWinstonJack | Mar 2014 | #102 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #122 | |
mikeysnot | Mar 2014 | #45 | |
Duppers | Mar 2014 | #98 | |
Ishoutandscream2 | Mar 2014 | #53 | |
Heidi | Mar 2014 | #169 | |
Hugin | Mar 2014 | #182 | |
MerryBlooms | Mar 2014 | #16 | |
hunter | Mar 2014 | #17 | |
KatyaR | Mar 2014 | #18 | |
adirondacker | Mar 2014 | #19 | |
LoisB | Mar 2014 | #21 | |
maddezmom | Mar 2014 | #22 | |
riverwalker | Mar 2014 | #23 | |
Ptah | Mar 2014 | #24 | |
Auntie Bush | Mar 2014 | #25 | |
lpbk2713 | Mar 2014 | #26 | |
bigmonkey | Mar 2014 | #28 | |
KharmaTrain | Mar 2014 | #29 | |
Jessy169 | Mar 2014 | #30 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #127 | |
DeSwiss | Mar 2014 | #32 | |
ReRe | Mar 2014 | #33 | |
malaise | Mar 2014 | #34 | |
GreatCaesarsGhost | Mar 2014 | #35 | |
progressoid | Mar 2014 | #36 | |
denbot | Mar 2014 | #37 | |
LyndaG | Mar 2014 | #38 | |
Journeyman | Mar 2014 | #39 | |
arcane1 | Mar 2014 | #115 | |
Cartoonist | Mar 2014 | #41 | |
Pretzel_Warrior | Mar 2014 | #42 | |
jsr | Mar 2014 | #43 | |
madokie | Mar 2014 | #44 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #126 | |
elfin | Mar 2014 | #46 | |
tenderfoot | Mar 2014 | #47 | |
calimary | Mar 2014 | #80 | |
blm | Mar 2014 | #48 | |
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GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #106 | |
GReedDiamond | Mar 2014 | #108 | |
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Buns_of_Fire | Mar 2014 | #110 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #117 | |
Buns_of_Fire | Mar 2014 | #193 | |
RoccoR5955 | Mar 2014 | #111 | |
vanlassie | Mar 2014 | #112 | |
Spirochete | Mar 2014 | #113 | |
WilliamPitt | Mar 2014 | #114 | |
hunter | Mar 2014 | #128 | |
stlsaxman | Mar 2014 | #140 | |
bagimin | Mar 2014 | #116 | |
trumad | Mar 2014 | #118 | |
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Cooley Hurd | Mar 2014 | #175 | |
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rug | Mar 2014 | #125 | |
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cui bono | Mar 2014 | #130 | |
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ismnotwasm | Mar 2014 | #136 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #133 | |
ismnotwasm | Mar 2014 | #134 | |
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bbgrunt | Mar 2014 | #137 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #142 | |
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Frank Cannon | Mar 2014 | #173 | |
Raksha | Mar 2014 | #139 | |
dpbrown | Mar 2014 | #141 | |
GP6971 | Mar 2014 | #148 | |
freshwest | Mar 2014 | #143 | |
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Lex | Mar 2014 | #147 | |
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Hugin | Mar 2014 | #181 | |
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Tab | Mar 2014 | #187 | |
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:49 PM
bigwillq (72,790 posts)
1. RIP, BartCop.
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Response to bigwillq (Reply #1)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:00 PM
Fud (159 posts)
150. You will be missed ole buddy!!!
I found you searching for "Limbaugh asshole" back about 97 and got hooked on your page. You have made many many people laugh for years and years.
People might not know this but he is a really nice person in person and Mrs Bart. I'm still in kind of shock over this and so is my wife that attended the las vegas fest. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:49 PM
Cleita (75,480 posts)
2. That's sad. I did enjoy a lot of his humor regarding Bush.
RIP.
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Response to Cleita (Reply #2)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:26 PM
roguevalley (40,656 posts)
155. he kept me going during dark days. When his computer died I helped buy him a new
one that is how much I owe him. This is so sad. RIP, brother.
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Response to roguevalley (Reply #155)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:28 PM
Cleita (75,480 posts)
157. He was unique and irreplaceable.
He will be missed. I hope his wife will be okay.
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Response to Cleita (Reply #157)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:32 PM
roguevalley (40,656 posts)
159. I know. I feel really really old right now.
Response to Cleita (Reply #157)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:17 AM
homegirl (901 posts)
162. Mrs. Bart
Last edited Sat Mar 8, 2014, 02:07 PM - Edit history (1) I hope all who express their respect for Terry remember to extend a helping hand to his beloved wife. Help is needed for medical bills and final expenses. Send a sympathy card with your contribution in memory of a man who was a shining example to us all, to:
Bartcop.com PO BOX 54466 Tulsa, OK 74155 RECENTLY POSTED INFORMATION REGARDING DONATIONS. Rest in Peace Bart, you will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s memory at F&M Bank, acct: #9281096; 1330 South Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:50 PM
arcane1 (38,613 posts)
3. God Dammit!!!
![]() For the past year I have been terrible at keeping up with his site, and making donations. Just two days ago I made a fair-sized Amazon purchase and forgot to use his link, and felt bad about it. This sucks ![]() |
Response to arcane1 (Reply #3)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:53 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
109. Me too
but I finally got a donation off to him last month.
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Response to GP6971 (Reply #109)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:01 PM
tech3149 (4,448 posts)
120. Thanks for that, but the fight ain't over
One of Barts last requests was to make sure Mrs Bart wouldn't be put out on the street.
Besides the mortgage the medical bills would break most of us. If you have a few bucks to spare, keep sending them. I have no idea how big the bills are but every little bit will help. |
Response to tech3149 (Reply #120)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:04 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
123. Most definitely I plan to do so. n/t
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:52 PM
SidDithers (44,105 posts)
5. Oh wow. I'm really saddened by this...
I remember getting RL-LNW back when it was a listserve. I remember the ill fated #100 Wizard of Oz issue.
I'm not a tequila drinker, but I think I'll find a bar with Chinaco Anejo this weekend, and enjoy one in Bart's memory. Sid |
Response to SidDithers (Reply #5)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:55 PM
Rex (65,616 posts)
12. I remember hanging out in Mirc chatrooms with him.
I can't stand tequila...but will drink a shot this weekend in his honor.
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Response to Rex (Reply #12)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:03 PM
hunter (32,705 posts)
27. Appropriate.
My next (if it ever happens again) bender in Mexico I will dedicate to him.
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Response to hunter (Reply #27)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:06 PM
Rex (65,616 posts)
31. DU, Bartcop, Buzzflash, Truthout
ALL kept me sane during the Dubya Era.
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Response to Rex (Reply #31)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:40 PM
MoonRiver (35,145 posts)
101. Same here
R.I.P. Bartcop
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Response to Rex (Reply #12)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:07 PM
hunter (32,705 posts)
124. I like tequila, but it brings out the "real" me.
A danger to myself and others.
No, not because I might drive or operate dangerous machinery, but because I might not hold my tongue. Sort of like my mom in church. My "Big Catholic Wedding" was terrifying but my dad and my brothers distracted the Priest with fishing and airplane flying stories. The rest of my relatives, not all "straight," distracted with music and flowers. At the rehearsal my sister-in-law warmed up the Catholic Sisters and choir with Bohemian Rhapsody on the church organ. And my crazy wild west grandma, buried Kosher in a plain wooden box with a Star of David on it, not fit for any church or temple ever, engaged younger people in harmless flirtation and did not cause trouble. Party girl to the end, she was. Her life was set in World War II. Welder by day, party girl by night. My grandpa was just a welder. Long, long. long hard days, go home an sleep. Wake up, do it again. Sadly, he never escaped that lifestyle. My grandma did, but not in a good way. Her most glorious moment fighting off the police and paramedics and living to tell the story. |
Response to hunter (Reply #124)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 02:43 AM
Rex (65,616 posts)
166. One of the main reasons I don't drink alcohol anymore.
I turn into a real asshole when I get drunk. Make a fool out of myself and have a hangover the next morning. Maybe a black eye too.
Not worth it. |
Response to SidDithers (Reply #5)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:55 PM
arcane1 (38,613 posts)
13. I was just thinking the same thing re: Chinaco.
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Response to SidDithers (Reply #5)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:48 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
103. We'll all do a shot of his favorite. n/t
Response to SidDithers (Reply #5)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 04:12 AM
Rozlee (2,529 posts)
170. And Bixby Corn. Bart loved Bixby corn.
I wish I could go to the festival in Bixby, OK in his honor and have a corn grilled on the cob the way he liked it. He was almost orgasmic describing it.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:53 PM
Rex (65,616 posts)
6. OH NO!
A dark day for America!
![]() I read on his site he was battling illness. ![]() R.I.P good friend. ![]() |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:53 PM
Gidney N Cloyd (17,942 posts)
7. Holy Shit.
Used to read him all the time. Would start my day with Bartcop and Media Whores Online.
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Response to Gidney N Cloyd (Reply #7)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:54 PM
Cleita (75,480 posts)
11. Media Whores. Loved it and Bart too before I found DU. n/t
Response to Gidney N Cloyd (Reply #7)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:59 PM
Brickbat (19,339 posts)
20. And...an extra drink for the Horse.
Great stuff.
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Response to Brickbat (Reply #20)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:17 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
145. Wow
forgot all about them....great site
Another one my wife liked was Smirking Chimp. That site has really changed over the years |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:53 PM
enough (12,200 posts)
8. Bartcop was one of my very first bookmarks. Very sorry to hear this. (nt)
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:53 PM
Ichingcarpenter (36,988 posts)
9. A great liberal site and person
that was on the forefront and ground breaker of the liberal internet sites
rip. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:54 PM
lordsummerisle (4,316 posts)
10. Didn't see your post
just posted it also.
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Response to lordsummerisle (Reply #10)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:48 PM
GReedDiamond (4,637 posts)
104. Deleted, posted in the wrong place (again)...nt
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:56 PM
phantom power (25,966 posts)
14. Oh man.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:57 PM
Blue_Tires (55,418 posts)
15. Holy damn...R.I.P.
It was Bartcop who eventually led me to DU way back when...
I had a bunch of unused subscriptions to his radio show from the donations I made to his site... |
Response to Blue_Tires (Reply #15)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:09 PM
Fumesucker (45,851 posts)
40. Yes, I wound up here through Bartcop also
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Response to Fumesucker (Reply #40)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:43 PM
SammyWinstonJack (43,910 posts)
102. Yes, so did I.
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Response to SammyWinstonJack (Reply #102)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:02 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
122. Me too. n/t
Response to Blue_Tires (Reply #15)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:11 PM
mikeysnot (4,413 posts)
45. Same here..
in early 2001 right after SCOTUS gave * the WH, I signed up in jan 2002...
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Response to mikeysnot (Reply #45)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:37 PM
Duppers (21,859 posts)
98. same here.
I bet many of us here know each other from Bart's site. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
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Response to Blue_Tires (Reply #15)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:17 PM
Ishoutandscream2 (6,429 posts)
53. Me three
Response to Blue_Tires (Reply #15)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 04:05 AM
Heidi (58,237 posts)
169. Bartcop brought me to DU, too.
I followed a link from Bartcop to DU in (I think) 2003, and joined in 2004.
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Response to Blue_Tires (Reply #15)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 11:22 AM
Hugin (28,020 posts)
182. Same same...
:sigh:
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:58 PM
MerryBlooms (10,088 posts)
16. Dang, 2014 is off to one helluva rough start.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:59 PM
hunter (32,705 posts)
17. Holy Crap.
He was an asshole, but under all the shit, a kind heart... I like to believe.
A Pretty Woman sort. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:59 PM
KatyaR (3,359 posts)
18. Dammit.
I hate this.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 06:59 PM
adirondacker (2,921 posts)
19. Ughhh. That's terrible news. He was an awesome and courageous pioneer in the digital
front to oppose rightwingnutz.
Condolences to Mrs Bartcop. ![]() ![]() |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:00 PM
LoisB (1,553 posts)
21. BartCop was great. I am sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:00 PM
maddezmom (135,060 posts)
22. Damn
RIP bartcop.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:00 PM
riverwalker (8,685 posts)
23. no no no
Takk for alt.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:01 PM
Ptah (30,551 posts)
24. RIP Bartcop
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:01 PM
Auntie Bush (17,527 posts)
25. Damn! I remember years ago he had cancer. I thought he beat it!
RIP Bartcop! And may you help Dems win from above or wherever you are.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:03 PM
lpbk2713 (39,652 posts)
26. That's going to leave a void.
Sympathies to friends and family. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:04 PM
bigmonkey (1,792 posts)
28. Very sorry to hear this.
He was on our side all the way, and he got right to it when the internet fight became possible.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:05 PM
KharmaTrain (31,706 posts)
29. A Shot of Chinaco To An Old Friend...
I first read Bart right after he set up shop and talked and met him several times over the years. A gentle and humorous guy in the flesh, a tireless swinger of the hammer of truth and reality. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Bart. Bart asks all his long time subscribers to keep their memberships to help her pay down the many doctor bills and other debts his long illness created. Safe passage my old and wonderful friend...
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:05 PM
Jessy169 (602 posts)
30. I really enjoyed BartCop's humor, attitude and point of view
I loved his "Benny the Rat" rants.
The Tequila Treehouse was a cool concept. I enjoyed his site for a long time. R.I.P. |
Response to Jessy169 (Reply #30)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:14 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
127. I loved his responses
to Monkey Mail
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:07 PM
ReRe (10,597 posts)
33. RIP, Bartcop
We're 'gonna miss you. First thing that came to my mind after hearing this was "Mike Malloy." We all need to tune in to Mike tonight, as he will surely say some good words for him.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:07 PM
malaise (227,278 posts)
34. Deepest sympathy
Last Word From Bart brought a tear to my eyes
A genuine good guy - farewell. ![]() |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:07 PM
GreatCaesarsGhost (8,464 posts)
35. kick and rec for Bartcop
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:07 PM
progressoid (46,023 posts)
36. Aw Damn.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:08 PM
denbot (8,894 posts)
37. There is a giant pair of shoes that need filling.
R.I.P. BartCop
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:08 PM
LyndaG (668 posts)
38. I'll miss BartCop
I've been checking that site lately, and there hasn't been anything new posted for awhile.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:08 PM
Journeyman (13,866 posts)
39. Like many here, I learned about DU from Bartcop. . .
he could be remarkably funny, incredibly insightful, and painfully vicious towards those with whom he disagreed (BushCo).
On his site he asks for donations to help Mrs Bart through this difficult time. I'm due to resubscribe to DU, but think I'll send the money Bart's way instead. Without him, I wouldn't be here. And though I haven't read him as often in recent years as I did in 2001, I still looked in from time to time and was always entertained. I'm just sorry he never got his opportunity to debate Rush. |
Response to Journeyman (Reply #39)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:55 PM
arcane1 (38,613 posts)
115. That is a very very good idea.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:09 PM
Cartoonist (6,664 posts)
41. He gave me my start.
I never would have become a political cartoonist if not for him. He gave me so much.
Goodbye friend. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:09 PM
Pretzel_Warrior (8,361 posts)
42. was never a loyal reader of Bartcop, but I did read quite a bit linked from here back in the day
sad to see he is gone. As he said, many have come to join the fight since he started back in 1996. PEACE!
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:10 PM
jsr (7,712 posts)
43. R.I.P. to a good American.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:11 PM
madokie (51,076 posts)
44. So sad
RIP.
He was one of our original locals who had it together. I didn't realize he was sick and on his death bed. My condolences to his wife and family. ![]() Because he was a local I'd intended to make an attempt to meet him but never got around to doing it. |
Response to madokie (Reply #44)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:12 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
126. Always been sorry
that I wasn't able to go to his Vegas get together.....I think 2007?
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:13 PM
elfin (6,262 posts)
46. Oh no
One of my favorite sites before DU cranked up the substance and cartoon offerings (thanks n2doc.)
Used to send out OBBs (Obligatory bush bashing) to like-minded friends referencing stuff from that site. A pioneer in many ways. This is sad. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:13 PM
tenderfoot (5,585 posts)
47. Rest in Peace BartCop
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Response to tenderfoot (Reply #47)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:02 PM
calimary (62,063 posts)
80. Welcome to DU, tenderfoot.
Glad you're here. DAMN we've lost some great ones. Not only several of our own lately, but now BartCop, too. BUMMER. BartCop helped keep a lot of DUers and elsewhere'ers company during the bush/cheney hostage hold.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:14 PM
blm (106,459 posts)
48. ((RIP Bartcop))
Bartcop and MediaWhoresOnline were my home base in the early days of the dictatortot. There were some nights where the exchanges could stand with early SNL or Algonquin. Sad day.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:14 PM
Triana (22,666 posts)
49. Wow. Like many others here I was on BartCop and MWO before joining DU
...so sad for his family and many friends.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:14 PM
4dsc (5,787 posts)
50. What a sad day
RIP Bart. You were a crusader like no other.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:16 PM
Gormy Cuss (30,884 posts)
51. Bartcop got me through the first year of W.
Funny, quirky, and right to the point.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:16 PM
Spitfire of ATJ (32,723 posts)
52. An Internet Legend has passed....
Here's to a shot of Chinaco in that Tequila Treehouse in the sky.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:19 PM
shenmue (37,979 posts)
54. No way!
I has a sad.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:19 PM
Gothmog (93,443 posts)
55. May he rest in peace
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:19 PM
RainDog (28,784 posts)
56. RIP BartCop
So much good work during the plagued years of the Chimp.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:23 PM
edbermac (15,087 posts)
57. RIP to Terrence Coppage AKA Bartcop
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Response to edbermac (Reply #57)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:38 PM
8 track mind (1,638 posts)
67. Damn, I never knew what he looked like n/t
Response to 8 track mind (Reply #67)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:03 PM
jmowreader (44,842 posts)
81. That was on purpose
Considering all the abuse he heaped on the Bushies and the GOP, he would have been gone long before now, and not peacefully.
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Response to jmowreader (Reply #81)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:29 PM
8 track mind (1,638 posts)
92. That's a very valid point
It's scary to think about. I wouldn't put it past that crime organization to do something like that.....
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Response to edbermac (Reply #57)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:12 PM
kentuck (101,202 posts)
85. First time I ever knew his real name.
RIP Bartcop. You were a revolutionary.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:30 PM
hankthecrank (653 posts)
58. Rest in peace
I could not have made thru the w time without Bartcop. I would not have found this place without Bartcop. A glass of the good stuff for you. You can put your hammer down now and rest you did good
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:30 PM
Hell Hath No Fury (16,327 posts)
59. Keep hammerin' them, BartCop -
You are a legend who will be remembered by those of us who fought the good fight those long 8 years. Adios, my friend. You get the whole bottle now.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:33 PM
ScreamingMeemie (68,918 posts)
60. RIP... his last post breaks my heart.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:34 PM
nadinbrzezinski (154,021 posts)
61. RIP.
A great voice
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:36 PM
underpants (161,397 posts)
63. Very sad to hear that
I used to go to his site almost everyday but not much recently. Very informative and entertaining. RIP and thanks.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:37 PM
8 track mind (1,638 posts)
64. I'm going to miss you Bart.....
You and Democratic Underground got me through some of the worst years of the BFEE. I drink in your honor tonight.....
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:38 PM
joshcryer (61,718 posts)
65. OMG RIP
I remember his "don't got much time to live post" 9 years ago. Glad he had those years even though I stopped following years ago.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:38 PM
Puglover (16,380 posts)
66. He kept me sane during
the Bush years and when Paul Wellstone died.
RIP Bartcop. Travel well. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:39 PM
laundry_queen (8,646 posts)
68. Ah man. Bartcop is how I found DU. RIP. nt
Response to laundry_queen (Reply #68)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:49 PM
lakercub (644 posts)
73. I can't remember if I found DU
through Bart or LiberalOasis, but it was one or the other. Bush had me jumping all over the web looking for solace.
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Response to lakercub (Reply #73)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:32 PM
laundry_queen (8,646 posts)
94. I hear you there. It was a dark time. nt
Response to lakercub (Reply #73)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:19 PM
regnaD kciN (24,214 posts)
154. Probably the same here...
...although that was so long ago, I really don't remember the details. I was a regular follower of Bartcop before finding DU, though.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:39 PM
Loki (3,812 posts)
69. One of the first sites I read regularly after the *selection.
Helped me keep my sanity. Thanks Bart, keep working for the cause where ever you are.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:46 PM
PlanetBev (3,103 posts)
70. I met him at Bartfest West in Las Vegas 2002
We had a lot of fun....we all got together in the Mirage (I think it was the Mirage) lobby and kept yelling "George Bush sucks!" George Bush sucks!"
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:47 PM
tech3149 (4,448 posts)
71. Oh Fuck!
Just reading the comments and remembering the radio shows and the last time I talked to him, I realize how much we'll all miss his nasty ass.
I may have been a few years behind some of you to find the tequila treehouse, but it was a life saver when I needed it most. Man, I'll miss you brother! |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:47 PM
lakercub (644 posts)
72. I started reading Bartcop and DU right around Bush the dumber's election
I haven't kept up with the Bartcop site like I have DU, but his was a welcome voice in the wilderness during the extremely dark days of the early and mid 2000s. I would ask the democrats in congress to do what Bart always exhorted them to do: Fight! Don't lay down for the bastards.
RIP Bart |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:50 PM
mikeargo (564 posts)
74. Damn
The last few days didn't sound good, but I was hoping he'd pull through. I remember him from the early days on the Prodigy politics boards during the election of Bill Clinton. Discussions were pretty heated but Bart (Terry, then) gave as good as he got. I was impressed with the ways he would get around the board censors to direct a well-timed shot at the right wingers ("blome" stands out in particular).
RIP, Bart. This is the DU member formerly known as mikeargo.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:54 PM
SaveOurDemocracy (4,188 posts)
75. Sad news. :*( Interesting history from site:
History of how BartCop Started
By Marc Perkel It was about 18 years ago in 1996 when one day someone forwarded an email from an email publication that Terry was writing called "Rush Limbaugh Lying Nazi Whore - Issue #45. http://www.bartcop.com/0045.htm It was so funny I was rolling on the floor trying to breathe.It was during the 1996 presidential election and poor Bob Dole was trying to eak out a win over the Big Dog. This part was the part that put me on the floor. I have a satellite dish. I caught some audio of Dole after the show. The caterer brought some food in. "Bob Dole wants a diet Coke," he said. "Bob Dole wants a Hot Dog!" I had just put up a web server and was looking for interesting things to publish. So I tracked down the author and called him on the phone. He was somewhat surprised that I found him but I explained that I wanted to take his collection and make web pages out of it. He didn't even know what a web page was at first but he agreed. For the first few years he would just email his list and I would add the page every time I got one of his emails. Eventually he learned just enough to barely put together a web page and started doing it himself. Bart was one of the first and most successful liberal bloggers. Back then Bart and I were big fish in a small pond. We inspired many other liberal web sites that became far more successful an influential. We became small fish in a big pond. But Bart stayed with it for 18 years swinging the hammer of truth. People who were born the year Bart started are now old enough to vote. He created a community and lots of people know each other through him. I believe he changed history in significant ways that will some day be discovered by supercomputers in the future. But for now we will all miss him. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:55 PM
displacedtexan (15,563 posts)
76. How sad! His was my first political blog addiction.
It was his link to DU's Top 10 Conservative Idiots that brought me here.
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Response to displacedtexan (Reply #76)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:59 PM
packman (13,245 posts)
77. My first blog to be read every day
and brought me into the world of democratic/liberal blogs. Sad day for the internet. Sad day for liberals.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:00 PM
deutsey (20,166 posts)
78. This news really, really sucks
Rest in heavenly peace, Bartcop.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:02 PM
TheKentuckian (23,947 posts)
79. Well wishes from the old world, BartCop
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:07 PM
liberalmuse (18,335 posts)
82. Ah man. :(
I found his site when the Republicans tried to impeach Clinton. That is when I could no longer ignore politics. He got me through that and the election fiasco. This is so sad. He fought the good fight. RIP, Bart. I'm going to dig out the "Bartcop" shot glass he sent me and have a drink in his honor.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:11 PM
JackInGreen (2,975 posts)
83. fuckshitgoddamnitfuckshitfucj
FUCK
There's a small part of the afterlife that is regretting ever crossing this man. Kick their asses, Sir. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:11 PM
GoCubsGo (26,236 posts)
84. I'll play some "Garbage" in honor tonight, Terry.
R.I.P.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:13 PM
rickyhall (3,468 posts)
86. RIP BARTCOP
I was afraid of that, been so long since he posted, really gonna miss him & his mysteries.
big bummer |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:16 PM
senseandsensibility (13,446 posts)
87. RIP
Bart was an original, and he said things that really needed to be said when no one on the corporate news would dare even think such things. He helped me through some difficult political times with his humor and insight.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:19 PM
Joey Liberal (5,526 posts)
88. Bartcop was a true hero
I visited his web site daily. What a loss!
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:20 PM
wandy (3,539 posts)
89. A mentor passes............
Damn, somethings make you feel old.
Bart, you will be missed. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:28 PM
MADem (135,425 posts)
90. That website kept me sane. I knew I wasn't alone. RIP. nt
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:29 PM
hollysmom (5,946 posts)
91. so sad.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:29 PM
dballance (5,756 posts)
93. I'm very sad.
I loved reading BartCop's site. I didn't always agree with his opinions but I appreciated his work and efforts he will be missed.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:33 PM
cate94 (1,703 posts)
95. goddamnit
BartCop will be missed. RIP ![]() |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:33 PM
MFM008 (19,059 posts)
96. sniff
good bye friend, you kept us going in good times and bad. Will keep you in our prayers to the mystical sky God. Peace.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:36 PM
Hissyspit (45,783 posts)
97. Wow.
Rest In Peace.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:38 PM
merrily (45,251 posts)
99. I'm so sorry.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:38 PM
pacalo (24,721 posts)
100. How sad!
BartCop & All Hat No Cattle were my daily reads before I found DU.
My condolences to his wife. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:48 PM
LibDemAlways (15,139 posts)
105. Years ago on a trip to Vegas I visited one of
Bart's favorite haunts, the Pink Taco, took a photo of a Bartcop sticker in front of a window there, and sent the pic to him. He was so happy to receive it. Also ordered a shot of Chinaco, which someone else drank, but it was all in his honor. A wonderful liberal and good guy who helped make the Bush years a little less painful. RIP, Bartcop...
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:50 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
106. For whatever reason
the guest book on his site isn't opening
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Response to GP6971 (Reply #106)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:51 PM
GReedDiamond (4,637 posts)
108. Yeah, I couldn't get it to work either...nt
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:50 PM
GReedDiamond (4,637 posts)
107. R.I.P. Bart...
...I'm gonna miss Bart's commentary and his attitude.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:53 PM
Buns_of_Fire (14,241 posts)
110. I raise a shot of Chinaco Anejo to a good man.
I attended one of the Bartfests in Las Vegas back when Shit-fer-Brains was president. Wonderful person. My condolences to his family.
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Response to Buns_of_Fire (Reply #110)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:56 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
117. I'll have to make a run
to the liquor store to find a bottle. Should we set a date and time where we all raise our glasses and toast him?
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Response to GP6971 (Reply #117)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 04:46 PM
Buns_of_Fire (14,241 posts)
193. His Memorial Service is tomorrow (Sunday) at 12:30 (Central, I assume).
That might be an appropriate time...
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:53 PM
RoccoR5955 (12,471 posts)
111. BEST. WEBSITE. EVER!
I always looked forward to his page. It kept me going during the Shrub years, and after.
I will really miss him! |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:54 PM
vanlassie (3,170 posts)
112. An Internet Legend. RIP friend. I will remember you
each time I eat your favorite sweet summer corn.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:54 PM
Spirochete (5,264 posts)
113. So sad
I found this place through Bartcop, shortly after Chimpo stole the election. Bartcop, Media Whores Online, Rack Jite, and DU were the first places I ended up at. I'm really gonna miss Bartcop.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:55 PM
WilliamPitt (58,179 posts)
114. He was a pioneer.
First among equals. He published some of my first stuff. And he was a damned good man.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Reply #114)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:15 PM
hunter (32,705 posts)
128. No, he was an asshole. But he was our kind of asshole.
I'm really drunk, in an Irish way.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Reply #114)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:40 PM
stlsaxman (9,236 posts)
140. Mine, too, Mr. Pitt.
Met Terry a time or two and i feel honored that i had the chance.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:56 PM
bagimin (1,151 posts)
116. A true pioneer
I am so sad.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:58 PM
trumad (41,692 posts)
118. FUCK!
Bart is the true pioneer of political blogging. I actually did a sports column for his blog back in the day and loved the guy. He just never hit main stream and kind of faded into obscurity.
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Response to trumad (Reply #118)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 03:05 AM
tavalon (27,946 posts)
167. Bartcop was mainstream, well, as mainstream as all the other
websites being mentioned, including DU. Back in the day, it was a smaller circling of the wagons. It's bigger now, but he never faded into obscurity. He did his time on the front lines and now, he sleeps. RIP
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Response to trumad (Reply #118)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 08:42 AM
Cooley Hurd (26,877 posts)
175. He's why I'm here on DU...
He was a true pioneer indeed, trumad.
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Response to trumad (Reply #118)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 01:26 PM
IADEMO2004 (4,529 posts)
189. I second your fuck
Bartcop has been at the top of my favorites list since the first day I found him. He hooked me with a monkey mail reply that started with the words "First of all, Blow Me" In 99 or 2000 a Gore campaign staff guy said have a look at this.
and I wonder if anyone told Shirley |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:59 PM
Skidmore (37,364 posts)
119. Oh, no.
He was such a fierce anti-Bush warrior. Always enjoyed visiting his site.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:01 PM
Yavin4 (32,297 posts)
121. OMG! Bartcop is how I learned about DU
I was on his site all through 2000.
RIP my great friend. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:09 PM
rug (82,333 posts)
125. A pioneer.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:19 PM
mc51tc (219 posts)
129. R.I.P. Bartcop
Sad news indeed
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:20 PM
cui bono (19,926 posts)
130. Rest in Peace. You did good.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:21 PM
Suziq (1,009 posts)
131. RIP BartCop
I remember finding his site after the * selection. I could not believe someone was actually out there speaking the truth about the * regime.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:22 PM
sulphurdunn (6,891 posts)
132. Remember the Shirley Manson era?
Did Bart ever get to meet her?
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Response to sulphurdunn (Reply #132)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:29 PM
ismnotwasm (40,088 posts)
136. It seems like he did
I don't remember for sure though
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:25 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
133. Sadly
he never got to enjoy one of his passions legally
Always enjoyed his trip reports |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:27 PM
ismnotwasm (40,088 posts)
134. Oh man
So sad. Condolences to family and friends
He was great. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:28 PM
hrmjustin (71,265 posts)
135. Rest in peace.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:31 PM
bbgrunt (5,274 posts)
137. too sad. RIP Bart. You did what needed to be done.
Response to bbgrunt (Reply #137)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:49 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
142. He can rest in peace
he fought the good fight and did it in an passionate and logical way. Maybe a little over the top at times, but fully justified seeing what the repukes are trying to do to this country.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:34 PM
yorgatron (2,289 posts)
138. I found the treehouse right after i found DU in 2001,
kept me sane.
I didn't always agree with what he wrote, but sometimes his opinion would change, or my opinion would change, and we'd be on the same page eventually. and sometimes I thought he was completely out of his mind. ![]() but I will miss reading his page, a lot. ![]() |
Response to yorgatron (Reply #138)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 05:14 AM
Frank Cannon (7,570 posts)
173. He lost me a few times, as well.
But even when I didn't agree with him, he presented his case in such an entertaining way that I didn't care. He certainly had a way with words.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:36 PM
Raksha (7,167 posts)
139. K&R - R.I.P. BartCop.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:46 PM
dpbrown (6,391 posts)
141. He swung a mighty hammer.
His version of take-no-prisoners liberalism has few equals. He will be missed. |
Response to dpbrown (Reply #141)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:30 PM
GP6971 (19,408 posts)
148. He sure did
loved receiving his magnets and stickers after I made a contribution. I prominently display his "Worst President Ever" magnet so I can piss off a couple of repukes when they come over. My brother-in-law took particular offense and gets really pissed to the extent he won't come over anymore. My opinion? No loss.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:10 PM
freshwest (53,661 posts)
143. Oh, no. Like many of the commentors said, he kept me sane in the darkest Bush days. n/t
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:16 PM
Doctor_J (36,392 posts)
144. One of the earliest members of the Digital Resistance
Malloy used to read from his site regularly. A very sad day
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:20 PM
xfundy (5,105 posts)
146. The guy could turn a wicked phrase.
He's finally free of those damn republicans.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:24 PM
Lex (34,106 posts)
147. BartCop's forum is how I found DU
oh so many years ago. Wow, hard to hear he's gone. He was a true pioneer in liberal blogging.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:58 PM
UTUSN (58,508 posts)
149. R#169 & K n/t
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:16 PM
G_j (40,199 posts)
151. RIP
and thank you!
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:18 PM
WillyT (72,631 posts)
152. Pioneer, Visionary, A Leading Light...
RIP...
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:19 PM
samplegirl (8,133 posts)
153. Will so miss his site
when everything in the world just seems so insane Bartcop had a way of at unleashing my anger with his genius humor.
RIP |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:28 PM
Sissyk (12,665 posts)
156. RIP!
A shot of tequila seems to be in order this weekend.
Condolences to his wife and family. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:45 PM
RedSpartan (1,538 posts)
160. A terrible, terrible loss.
I've been a reader for many years. May he rest in peace.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:12 AM
theHandpuppet (19,964 posts)
161. Damn.
R.I.P. and condolences to his family and friends.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:43 AM
mdbl (4,769 posts)
164. RIP Terry!
Thanks for keeping me sane for so many years.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 02:24 AM
loudsue (14,087 posts)
165. Ouch. Man. He made me feel sane when I first got into the liberal blogosphere.
He was trying to help out MediaWhores Online, and they were the other thread of sanity I was desperately holding onto.
Damn. Rest in peace, dude, and thank you for everything ![]() |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 03:46 AM
AsahinaKimi (20,776 posts)
168. Before ever coming to DU ...I used to be a BartCop reader..
I never subscribed, or wrote to him, or other wise got involved, but I was always checking out the rants and his pages. I went to another Democratic website, and was thrown off the boards, when I had an argument with a guy who was obviously racist. So, I came to to DU, because someone on bartcop mentioned DU. Been here ever since.
He will be missed. Funny guy.. I wasn't a big fan of his sexist hot female actress thing, but his politics were right on the money, most of the time. He will be missed. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 04:56 AM
brett_jv (1,245 posts)
172. RIP BC
Godspeed, ye will be missed. Thanks for all the great reads over the years. The world is now an emptier place.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 07:43 AM
DiverDave (4,800 posts)
174. Damnit!
Just Damnit.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 09:09 AM
corkhead (6,119 posts)
176. I will wear my "worst president ever" t-shirt today in his honor
he turned me on to DU and good tequila.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 09:32 AM
polly7 (20,582 posts)
177. My deepest condolences to his family,
and everyone here who knew and cared about him so much. So sad.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 10:11 AM
rock (13,218 posts)
178. My deepest sympathies
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 10:27 AM
Skinner (63,645 posts)
179. BartCop gave DU its first big break.
Back in the days when there was no "liberal blogosphere" or "netroots"; there were only "anti-Bush websites". Before DU there was Buzzflash, Smirking Chimp, and BartCop. That was pretty much the entire liberal presence on the internet. Bart gave DU a prominent link on his homepage, and sent us lots of traffic. I think it is arguable that he did more for DU than anyone else on the Internet.
Thank you, Bart. RIP. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 11:09 AM
CrispyQ (29,516 posts)
180. A fine liberal voice.
RIP.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 11:21 AM
Hugin (28,020 posts)
181. Aw, I found DU via Bartcop.
Via con dios, Compadre.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 11:25 AM
sarge43 (27,618 posts)
183. Ave et atque, frater
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 11:40 AM
katmondoo (6,020 posts)
184. He got me through those horrible Bush years
My first computer and my first political blogger. RIP You will always be remembered
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:04 PM
The Blue Flower (4,656 posts)
185. His links to Top 10 Conservative Idiots brought me to DU
I'm forever grateful.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:38 PM
Riverman100 (125 posts)
186. Damn
Just damn
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:48 PM
Tab (11,093 posts)
187. Requisat in Pace, Bart
I know you've been fighting the big C for a long time. Thanks for all the laughs
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 01:07 PM
Politicub (11,379 posts)
188. He was a voice in the wilderness
I haven't thought about BartCop for years. I used to visit BartCop but don't remember why I dropped off.
I also learned of DU through BartCop. RIP to an internet pioneer. |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 01:42 PM
bobja (323 posts)
190. I found DU from a link at Bartcop
I hardly missed a Bartcop blog since 2002. Now I'll always miss his wit.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 02:10 PM
AnotherDreamWeaver (2,507 posts)
191. Like many have said here, I too found DU from reading Bartcop. RIP Terry
I went from reading Bart daily to reading DU daily at some point.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 02:26 PM
Marrah_G (28,581 posts)
192. Such sad news
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Wed Mar 19, 2014, 06:56 PM
myrna minx (22,772 posts)
194. Rest in peace. You were the liberal blogging pioneer.
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Wed Mar 19, 2014, 10:54 PM
peace13 (11,076 posts)
195. Thank you Bart for keeping me sane.
For everyone here who loved Bart, it's not to late to donate. He had his hands full in the recent past yet he never stopped beating the drum! Visit bartcop.com and get on the list.
Bart, you made me laugh and that my friend is priceless. Peace and love, Kim |
Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Thu Mar 20, 2014, 11:49 AM
DainBramaged (39,191 posts)
196. I did not know I m deeply saddened
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Thu Mar 20, 2014, 03:06 PM
Kurovski (34,652 posts)
197. Thank you BC, for the real light you brought during dark days.
R.I.P.
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Response to ramblin_dave (Original post)
Thu Mar 20, 2014, 04:28 PM
qanda (10,420 posts)
198. How sad!
RIP Bart.
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Sun Nov 6, 2016, 11:07 AM
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