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Jim, MiddleFingerMom, passed away today. This place and all of you made his life worthwhile the past couple of years. He loved you and he loved being able to bring a smile to your face, or especially a guffaw or spit take. His humor and honesty are the two outstanding traits that bound our friendship. He could be a dick if he disagreed with you, but he was totally honest and never bullshitted anybody. In fact the only fib I ever saw him tell in over 10 years of knowing him, was the one about being immortal. Rest in Peace my friend.
his journal - http://www.democraticunderground.com/~MiddleFingerMom

fishwax
(29,331 posts)RIP MFM and best thoughts to you, Kali
Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)I do so hope that's exactly what was running through his mind.
You've been wonderful Kali. I know you, perhaps more than any of the rest of us. will miss him. He was a good man and the world lost him too soon.
Peace and love.
SD
My sympathies, Kali.
pacalo
(24,739 posts)Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Baitball Blogger
(49,106 posts)Love you MFM. Always. I could always count on you to make me laugh.
livetohike
(23,219 posts)sympathy to you Kali and to all who knew and loved him .
Kaleva
(38,890 posts)arcane1
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applegrove
(124,393 posts)one_voice
(20,043 posts)one of the first people to make me feel welcomed.
This place will not be the same without him.
I'm so sorry for your loss Kali!
Give 'em hell MFM!
we can do it
(12,820 posts)HipChick
(25,532 posts)Heaven just got an angel...a funny one at that..
angstlessk
(11,862 posts)He spent days compiling the funniest posts in the lounge...
I knew he was in and out of the hospital...but hoped he would not succumb...
What a great man...I remember when I thought he was a woman...'middle finger mom'
I had never seen a photo...what a great one for a great man...
Though I am not a lounge 'lizzard' I too will miss him greatly
sheshe2
(89,404 posts)RIP Jim
TexasTowelie
(118,669 posts)
I've only been here a short while and traded a few barbs and email messages with Jim, but I really looked forward to reading his posts and enjoying his zaniness.
I know that he had many medical problems recently so I hope that his passing was actually a blessing so he could be relieved of the pain and hardship. He will be sorely missed, but all of us have been benefited from getting to know him.
Thank you Kali for all that you have done to look out for our friend.


appal_jack
(3,813 posts)Rest In Peace, MFM. More than once, I smiled at your good humor. It was always a good respite from the serious matters we grapple with here at DU.
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n2doc
(47,953 posts)I hope he is in a better place.
polly7
(20,582 posts)I knew he was very ill, but this is such a sad, awful shock.
I'm so sorry Kali and everyone else here and in real life who loved him .... including me. DU will never be the same.
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RIP MiddleFingerMom. You made so many of us laugh until the tears came, and your kindness, intelligence and joy for life will never be forgotten. We'll miss you very much.
immortal
alive in our thoughts and memories
hlthe2b
(107,738 posts)MFM brought a smile to so many here-- and given the frequent DU conflicts--that is a real accomplishment.
His humor and positive example--in the face of frequent serious health issues-- is something I will take with me.
RIP, MFM. YOU will be sorely missed.
hrmjustin
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Maraya1969
(23,150 posts)We will miss you dear soul.
Another good man down....damn.
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May he rest in peace.
Response to Kali (Original post)
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And thank you for sharing yourself with us.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)My deepest sympathy Kali and Hugs!
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)I'll miss you.
OriginalGeek
(12,132 posts)fuck.
Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)nolabear
(43,437 posts)Oh I'm so sorry. I truly don't have words.
Jim was the epitome of this place, funny as hell, mean when he wanted to be, but one of the most innocent people in many ways I've ever known. He's been sick for so long.
Oh, I am so very sad.
Cross easy, you Immortal Bastid.
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flying rabbit
(4,807 posts)Or whatever the hell you want. I salute you.
rurallib
(63,403 posts)Seemed like he had a way of communicating ideas and thoughts that reached out to everyone here.
As all know, he will be missed and will leave an unfillable hole in the Lounge.
So glad I had an opportunity to cross paths with this gentle soul.
I won't grieve, but will think back on some of his posts, his humor, that would give me (all of us) a lift on a bad day.
Thank you, Jim for being you.
ETA - I have been afraid this time was coming, but it does hurt.
bluesbassman
(20,071 posts)The world just got a little darker, a little less happy, a little less fun.
RIP Jim. You will be missed.
A Simple Game
(9,214 posts)malaise
(280,632 posts)

Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,967 posts)But I know he had health issues. He will be missed
MH1
(18,394 posts)I didn't often post on his threads (ever?) but I often read them and enjoyed them. I've been missing his posts lately, too.
Ah well, RIP MFM. I guess it got a bit more fun in Heaven today.
niyad
(122,035 posts)and loved him.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)My condolences to his family.
GentryDixon
(3,045 posts)He put up a valiant fight. Thank you Kali, for keeping us posted. A very sad day.
He will be sorely missed.
R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)Chan790
(20,176 posts)I believe congestive heart failure, but I may be wrong. I do know that he was hospitalized repeatedly in the past few years for his heart.
R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)lpbk2713
(43,203 posts)With sympathies to his loved ones ...
The Velveteen Ocelot
(122,796 posts)He tried so hard to keep going. We will all miss him.
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)He seemed like a cool mother fucker.
a la izquierda
(11,953 posts)



I don't know what to say.

AverageJoe90
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tblue
(16,350 posts)Damn! Thank you, Kali, for notifying us. I am so sad. I miss him already.
He will live on in the archives of DU and in many hearts and minds. Just sad.
rocktivity
(44,895 posts)
rocktivity
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)We just lost a great DUer. We disagreed about the value of The Lounge but he did have some funny posts. You could tell he was a special soul.
Go with the goddess, MFM.
LTH
eShirl
(19,021 posts)I'm so sorry, Kali.
frogmarch
(12,236 posts)I am so very, very saddened to hear this.
Good bye, dear MFM.
He will be missed.
texanwitch
(18,705 posts)The lounge won't be the same now.
MFM was a Lounge mainstay. His humor will be missed, RIP.
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,478 posts)
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)Being immortal is not a fib, Kali. Our spirits are immortal, it is only the bodies that get left behind.
I've been waiting to read this for a couple weeks now.
madinmaryland
(65,270 posts)kaiden
(1,314 posts)He made me laugh until I wet myself. RIP, Jim. You were one of a kind!
Jesus Malverde
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Locut0s
(6,154 posts)With all of the medical drama he had been through recently surrounding his heart condition I was sort of expecting to hear this at some point. Yet it still shocked me to hear this.
RIP MFM you will be greatly missed. Who's going to post all the silly pics and your dots...
sakabatou
(43,905 posts)

Triana
(22,666 posts)...he was one of my favorites here and it wouldn't have made any difference either way.
I'm sorry for your loss and for all of his family and friends.
R.I.P. MFM
surrealAmerican
(11,547 posts)He was a big part of what made this place a community.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)struggle4progress
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bench scientist
(1,107 posts)Heartbroken to hear this Kali.
MFM was a true original and will be greatly missed.
hugs to you
bench
rrneck
(17,671 posts)We will miss you and treasure your memory.
neverforget
(9,483 posts)
4_TN_TITANS
(2,977 posts)He was the Life of the Lounge, he will be missed.
opiate69
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Sissyk
(12,665 posts)I know you were dear friends and in pain right now. Peace be with you, as it is with MFM now.
He will dearly be missed at DU!
GReedDiamond
(5,398 posts)...he brought much happiness to DU.
Condolences to his loved ones.
TBF
(35,000 posts)
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Jim, thanks for years of love and smiles, years of you.
nolabear
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mountain grammy
(27,507 posts)thanks for the picture, so nice to put a face on MFM, and such a sweet face. I 'll miss him.
greatauntoftriplets
(177,205 posts)Rest in peace, Jim.
aikoaiko
(34,207 posts)We had both waited for years for just the right story to post it and I beat him by a few minutes.


csziggy
(34,189 posts)RIP, Jim.
hunter
(39,232 posts)
He fought a long, hard fight.
rppper
(2,952 posts)His posts have made me laugh for years...I'm just numb right now....know that he brought joy to a lot of people, myself included. RIP MfM, see you on the other side...You will be missed in this community.....
calimary
(85,141 posts)Thank you for letting us know. Rest in Peace, MiddleFingerMom!
RIP, MFM.
TYY
enlightenment
(8,830 posts)and to all that knew and loved him.
He brought that "certain something" to DU and we are collectively lesser with his passing.
Hugs.
Initech
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No. He will be missed.
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May the four winds blow you safely home, friend...
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)We never interacted much, but I always got such a kick out of his posts. My condolences to his family and many friends. A light went out here today.
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)
My thoughts are with you, Kali.


Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)grantcart
(53,061 posts)abq e streeter
(7,658 posts)Zorra
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zeemike
(18,998 posts)I never interacted with him much because I rarely post in the lounge, but I would always read his post because he had the kind of sense of humor that I like...
I am so sad to hear this...he was no doubt a good friend to have.
I am so sorry, Kali!
RIP Jim
One of my favorite DUers
charlie and algernon
(13,447 posts)
JohnnyLib2
(11,251 posts)RIP
GreenPartyVoter
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ellie
(6,966 posts)RIP Jim. I really liked his posts.
logosoco
(3,209 posts).thanks for all the smiles:peace
LadyHawkAZ
(6,199 posts)I'm so sorry, Kali. He was such a delight to read and must have been the same in real life as well.
RIP
The Magistrate
(96,043 posts)He was a good fellow. He will be missed.
pacalo
(24,739 posts)So are you, in regard to being good & highly regarded. You've been missed, also, sir.

The phrase "tag team sponge baths" will be with me for the rest of my days.
nolabear
(43,437 posts)And may he never have to wear pants.
TxDemChem
(1,918 posts)And I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for letting us know about his passing.
uppityperson
(115,905 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(152,885 posts)I am saddened by this news. but somehow I am not surprised. He had been sick for so long....
I hope that his spirit lives on...
He is at peace, and that is the important thing.
pokerfan
(27,677 posts)
iamthebandfanman
(8,127 posts)if they disagree with you?
what?!
never!
lol
RIP MFM
Ilsa
(62,468 posts)Rest in Peace, Jim. He made me laugh sooooo hard.
kdmorris
(5,649 posts)redwitch
(15,111 posts)I wish you really were immortal. One hell of a fight you put up my friend and you will be sorely missed here in the lounge.
nclib
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cate94
(2,923 posts)RIP MiddleFingerMom.
ashling
(25,771 posts)riverwalker
(8,694 posts)rest in peace
hay rick
(8,470 posts)And thank you Kali for being Jim's good and loyal friend.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)pintobean
(18,101 posts)
The lounge will never be the same.


BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)look at that sweet face
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add me to the long list of people who will miss him.
I remember when I found out he was a guy! Thought he was a woman with a hilarious DU name
.then when I found out he was NOT a woman, I just couldn't wrap my head around it for the longest time! LOL Gotta be the best name ever.
now I can't quite wrap my head around this
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arcane1
(38,613 posts)I always wondered where that random-sounding name came from, and marveled at the unique whimsy that motivated his postings here
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)a deep thinker and a caring heart
. I was thrashing around in pain here in the Lounge a time or two and he responded so compassionately.
Paulie
(8,464 posts)I cant rmemeber exactly and the post where he told the story was in the forum that must not be named. Lefty rings a bell...
bluesbassman
(20,071 posts)Paulie
(8,464 posts)annabanana
(52,795 posts)as long as The Lounge is here, and beyond..
You will be sorely missed, dear heart.
Lil Missy
(17,865 posts)
peacefreak
(2,939 posts)RIP MFM. I hear the angels give great sponge baths.
crim son
(27,523 posts)MFM came on the scene after I stopped making DU my home, but I came to recognize him during my many return visits. He had a remarkable spirit, that was evident.
Good rest to you, MFM. <3
Glassunion
(10,201 posts)Only having shared in his posts and having a few, fleeting conversations with him. This news really hit me. He will be missed. Thank you Kali for sharing.
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Rest in peace MFM.
Mz Pip
(27,988 posts)There really are no words.
RIP, Jim. You will be missed.
progressoid
(50,940 posts)I'll always think of him when I see. . . . .
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RIP MFM.
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Damn damn damn.
William769
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CherokeeDem
(3,721 posts)we will never forget the wit, the fun, the man who was MFM.
Kali... you were such a wonderful friend to him. My condolences for your loss, just know we share it with you.
RIP... Jim...
louslobbs
(3,416 posts)Respectfully,
Lou


Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)Sorry to hear this.
frylock
(34,825 posts)I almost always clicked on his threads because I knew they would bring a smile. RIP.
I was worried when I heard about his latest hospitalization but sure wasn't expecting this. I will sure miss him, such a lovely person and was always making the lounge a little kinder and more fun for everyone. It won't be the same around here without him.
RIP MFM, my friend.
Major Nikon
(36,917 posts)I know he used to get frustrated because people wouldn't always respond to his posts, but I always clicked on them when I saw them. I didn't always get his humor, but it was still worth reading just to see what nuttiness he would come up with next. I sure will miss him.
graywarrior
(59,440 posts)CreekDog
(46,192 posts)rivals here but not in life.
TeamPooka
(25,577 posts)meti57b
(3,584 posts)may his memory be a blessing.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)He was one of a kind.
El Supremo
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sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)he was always a highlight of any visit to DU. Even with those annoying dots
I was starting to believe he was immortal.
Be well Kali and Rest in Peace Jim.
Hayabusa
(2,135 posts)I'll miss his posts here, that's for certain. Thoughts going out to all of his friends and family.
IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)And to the rest of us, too.
life long demo
(1,113 posts)So sad.
DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)It is a place we will all visit sooner than later.
Rest in peace.
Stuart G
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femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I feel like I was kicked in the gut.
That is such a great picture of him.... he looks like an angel smiling down on us.
Thank you for being such a good friend, Kali, and thank you for keeping us informed. He was lucky to have you and so are we.
Take care of yourself now, OK?
Lochloosa
(16,474 posts)Lochloosa
(16,474 posts)TDale313
(7,822 posts)RIP, MFM. You'll be missed.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)Melissa G
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May his Beautiful Soul Rest in Peace.

RainDog
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freshwest
(53,661 posts)Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)He once gave me one of the gentlest "tuneups" I've ever gotten or needed more. He really got to me and made me re-think my whole attitude. I never met the guy but I'll carry part of him around with me forever.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)mokawanis
(4,473 posts)R.I.P Jim.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)XemaSab
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Fla Dem
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yuiyoshida
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Kimi doesn't know, shes not back yet.. she will be sick to hear this. I am without words.
I can only think of this song...
UtahLib
(3,180 posts)Autumn
(47,218 posts)RIP MFM.
hunter
(39,232 posts)Like Obi -Wan Kenobe.
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)I'm still new here and didn't always get his sense of humor, but this is a loss.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)
It's sad when we lose any DU and the ones who meant so much to many.
So many after all these years...and each one is a sad loss.
Scruffy Rumbler
(961 posts)Thank you for being our bridge with MiddleFingerMom.
Treat yourself well.
mulsh
(2,959 posts)will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences and prayers for his family, friends, and loved ones. I'll wager he was even better in person.
CrispyQ
(38,997 posts)His voice on DU will be missed.
valerief
(53,235 posts)Throd
(7,208 posts)JitterbugPerfume
(18,183 posts)I enjoyed his company , here at DU.
UTUSN
(73,224 posts)Violet_Crumble
(36,162 posts)cry baby
(6,792 posts)BainsBane
(55,492 posts)His humor in the face of his ongoing illness was remarkable and a lesson for us all. He will be badly missed.
Phentex
(16,597 posts)I just can't believe it! I was expecting to see him return to posting any day. I am so sad.
I seldom post but always looked for MFM's posts every time I logged onto DU. He made me smile many times when I sorely needed it. RIP MFM
Kali....so sorry for your loss of a dear friend.
Renew Deal
(83,465 posts)MFM was the spirit of the lounge. His sense of humor and his steady posting made the lounge an interesting place to visit. It will never be the same again.
I am very sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.

vanlassie
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applegrove
(124,393 posts)laugh their asses off with him there. It wasn't just the humour that made MFM so special. He extended the hand of friendship to us all and teased us. In my case that made made me feel safe and happy. And I trusted him implicitly. Which is very rare for me. He had ideas for how I could entertain my parents. He encouraged my lounge posts. He was brilliantly funny in a gentle self effacing way. I'm glad he is not in any pain right now...but am not ready for this huge space. This will change the DU for me. And for us all. But he'll be here for all eternity and generations who study the origins of internet will come upon his timeless humour and enjoy it. No MFM is not done yet. Our relationship to him has just changed. Vibes to all those close to him. We love you MFM.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)You said what I'm feeling
KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)polly7
(20,582 posts)one_voice
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Your words caught me off guard. Brought me to tears. Beautiful tribute, applegrove!
Dystopian
(6,428 posts)Kali~
Thank you for all you've done for him.
Jim was loved.
peace~