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DarthDem

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47. applegrove

Wed Jul 11, 2018, 06:58 PM

Jul 2018

Last edited Wed Jul 11, 2018, 11:58 PM - Edit history (2)

It wasn't just lots of criticism, by which I mean that doesn't really capture the level of vitriol directed against her. There was an entire thread where she would make the point, and several people representing themselves as master divers would attack her on the issue on a post-by-post basis, claiming that her approach was utterly without basis.

Interestingly, she was right.

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the boys were sedated, passed from diver to diver, through the cave - monitored by drs posted in cav [View all] Demovictory9 Jul 2018 OP

Wow! Brilliant. What an effort! n/t pnwmom Jul 2018 #1

++++1000000 backtoblue Jul 2018 #3

W-WW-W WOW!! Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #2

video of the rescue at link shows a whole crowd of people in there Demovictory9 Jul 2018 #9

That's an amazing idea. Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #10

wow applegrove was right! Blues Heron Jul 2018 #4

A lot of DU "experts" wrong in that thread. SixString Jul 2018 #20

Experts in anything give opinions based upon experience and the parameters that they have worked Blue_true Jul 2018 #51

Not to mention - Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #52

Sorry, But This Is . . . DarthDem Jul 2018 #75

I sensed that some of the attacks were for attacks sake and not authentic. I applegrove Jul 2018 #83

It's actually not. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #90

You're Still Missing the Point DarthDem Jul 2018 #100

Thinking same thing. Some apologizes are due. Hoyt Jul 2018 #22

Don't hold your breath! Phentex Jul 2018 #29

Point Taken DarthDem Jul 2018 #74

+1 treestar Jul 2018 #25

I remember that thread. joshcryer Jul 2018 #26

Quickly clicks link... NCTraveler Jul 2018 #42

Maybe yes.... canetoad Jul 2018 #57

I mentioned the possibility of using anti-anxiety medication Ilsa Jul 2018 #69

You should start an "I told you so" thread Demovictory9 Jul 2018 #80

I mentioned it in an LBN thread, though no one came after me. coti Jul 2018 #97

I heard a US Navy participant DeminPennswoods Jul 2018 #5

explains why they were rushed off by ambulance, out of view. Demovictory9 Jul 2018 #6

Strange we didn't see news coverage of it. Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #11

they didn't tell him. the world knows he can't keep a secret Demovictory9 Jul 2018 #12

Yep, I can't remember if it was on CNN or MSNBC DeminPennswoods Jul 2018 #14

Right on. Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #17

Can we sedate Dotard? MontanaMama Jul 2018 #30

And can we have the Navy Seals put him in a bag and swim him into that cave milestogo Jul 2018 #35

Even better. MontanaMama Jul 2018 #36

He couldn't make it in, let alone out. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #48

Just the thought alone... MontanaMama Jul 2018 #53

LOL!!! Oh, gosh! GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #56

Where is SNL MontanaMama Jul 2018 #58

Like, permanently? smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #40

I so wanted to say that! MontanaMama Jul 2018 #43

Kick and Rec. backtoblue Jul 2018 #7

They had to plan for the boys panicking mcar Jul 2018 #8

Kind, also, so they won't remember it lostnfound Jul 2018 #15

I didn't think of that mcar Jul 2018 #16

They would have to knock me out too. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #13

And me. calimary Jul 2018 #54

It is genius, because the kids were not actually diving. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #67

Snug as a bug inna rug! 😊 sprinkleeninow Jul 2018 #77

Yes. It really was a genius solution. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #88

Awww, geez, I wouldn't go that far coti Jul 2018 #98

Great job thinking outside the box! Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #101

Actually. Blue_true Jul 2018 #63

Picture number one.... Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #18

This all still makes me cry. sheshe2 Jul 2018 #19

They gave away the truth when they described the behavior of the boys once they arrived at the underthematrix Jul 2018 #21

I wish I could do this until Trump is gone. librechik Jul 2018 #23

Yes, but it would be a bit like waking up from a bad accident. MoonchildCA Jul 2018 #37

eesh, maybe not librechik Jul 2018 #45

What a wonderful international effort! Sophia4 Jul 2018 #24

Days before a DU'er suggested that... lame54 Jul 2018 #27

Just posted that before seeing your post malaise Jul 2018 #41

That is absolutely incredible PatSeg Jul 2018 #28

There MUST Be Some Way The Orange Buffoon Can Take Credit Here, Too! DoctorJoJo Jul 2018 #31

I was shocked when I heard the coach was only 25 nuxvomica Jul 2018 #32

He was raised by Buddhist monks after his parents died. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #50

IMHO, he was irresponsible and... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #61

Monday morning quarterbacks are always correct! nt USALiberal Jul 2018 #62

It isn't very hard to make.... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #64

I suggest you take the time to read more about that area of Thailand and the circumstances. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2018 #93

Why do you think.,,, reACTIONary Jul 2018 #102

As for a "flash flood".... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #106

An amazing job? What... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #65

interesting avatar you are using. Kali Jul 2018 #78

Why? What's the problem with it? nt reACTIONary Jul 2018 #103

There's been credible stories that he actually DID NOT 'lead' them there, he found them there mr_lebowski Jul 2018 #81

I'm really disgusted in the jump to conclusion finger wagging. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2018 #94

You are confusing the HEAD coach... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #105

There was one article that indicated the assistant coach found the bikes Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #110

Thanks.... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #112

You are refering to the HEAD coach, not.... reACTIONary Jul 2018 #104

The story I read said differently ... I paid attention to the names ... mr_lebowski Jul 2018 #107

I'm with you. I know the difference between the head coach and the assistant coach as well. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2018 #109

Quatrevingt-treize reACTIONary Jul 2018 #111

Smart call it seems. LincolnRossiter Jul 2018 #33

Welcome to DU, LincolnRossiter! calimary Jul 2018 #59

Appreciate the welcome, and... LincolnRossiter Jul 2018 #68

At one of the press conferences, they said they gave them anti-anxiety meds.. Princess Turandot Jul 2018 #34

Real heroes all saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #38

A DUer received lots of criticism for suggesting this approach malaise Jul 2018 #39

To be fair to the DUer I don't think it was widely known that the doctor that was there grantcart Jul 2018 #46

I posted on that great thread malaise Jul 2018 #49

applegrove DarthDem Jul 2018 #47

Her name is applegrove and she is a sweetheart from Canada. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2018 #55

Agreed. DarthDem Jul 2018 #71

Glad I could help! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2018 #76

Takes one to know one!!! applegrove Jul 2018 #85

No, not really. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #66

Yes, Really DarthDem Jul 2018 #73

They are not at all close , Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #87

Yes. I was talking about anti anxiety meds but I used the word drugs and applegrove Jul 2018 #86

Anxiety medicine would still be contraindicated - Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #89

They were following the NRA playbook. I didn't take those with the most vitriol applegrove Jul 2018 #84

Good For You DarthDem Jul 2018 #99

Click on the link & watch the video. It's amazing. Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #44

Boys not sedated canetoad Jul 2018 #60

Anxiolytic is very general, it's still a tranquilizer. joshcryer Jul 2018 #91

And I've just read an article canetoad Jul 2018 #92

I assumed they'd be sedated: Far safer to put the pro's in charge. lindysalsagal Jul 2018 #70

Brilliant all around. The Thais. Their international partners. They got together applegrove Jul 2018 #72

Thank you, Demovictory. Wonderful post, wonderful info. to share. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2018 #79

I guess this is how they dealt with the narrow parts of the cave ... narrowed their profile! mr_lebowski Jul 2018 #82

You would have to sedate me wryter2000 Jul 2018 #95

Goosebumps. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2018 #96

Real heroes Raine Jul 2018 #108