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Barack_America

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18. When Israel starts WWIII, will we be able to talk about it in GD?

Tue Nov 20, 2012, 03:10 PM

Nov 2012

One wonders.

Coincidentally, this too would by my #1 dislike about DU.

It used to be the lack of transparency behind post moderation and banning, but that has improved considerably with the new system.

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What's to love about DU, and what's not to love ? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 OP

Not to love nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #1

Is there really a list of "do not post" category? If yes, I need to find and read. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #3

It's not official nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #7

Not an "official" list implies a "non-official" one exists. retread Nov 2012 #16

When Israel starts WWIII, will we be able to talk about it in GD? Barack_America Nov 2012 #18

I see that more as a proxy war nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #22

Given the current world news, this is a big fat elephant on several threads. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #42

Unlove: DLCers ran all the Leftists off n/t leftstreet Nov 2012 #2

Not me. I'm a Leftist. Lasher Nov 2012 #5

There's only so much people can take, huh. Mods may have been a pain at times Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #6

I miss the Mods like I miss Marathon candy bars leftstreet Nov 2012 #21

OMG I forgot all about Marathon bars!!! MadrasT Nov 2012 #23

Marathon bars? was it pre-2004 ? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #25

not all. nt Viva_La_Revolution Nov 2012 #20

The DLC died almost two years ago--stop beating that horse. MADem Nov 2012 #28

They were victorious. The whole Party is now DLC leftstreet Nov 2012 #36

Coulda fooled me. Someone better put out a memo and let everyone in on this news! nt MADem Nov 2012 #46

I am definitely a lefty and I am not going anywhere. hifiguy Nov 2012 #30

Authoritarians Fumesucker Nov 2012 #4

So true ! Wonder why that is. Most liberal and progressive people I know personally are very Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #11

Good post richmwill Nov 2012 #8

haha - guess it's just like a real life fight with husband or wife ....each wants to Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #14

Yes, exactly... richmwill Nov 2012 #27

I do, and there have been many very bad times and situations. But now, the worst of them Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #32

DU is a community I can trust. I like that sources are posted with remarks... Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #9

so true. That's what makes it so valuable - the sourcing. People laughed when it was suggested Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #13

+1 ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #31

'with the occasional daffy uncle someone let out of the attic for a while' LOL! Turborama Nov 2012 #45

DU is a lifeline. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #10

amen ! for those of us stuck in the middle of Red hell, especially. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #12

Yes!! This is where I get my news and important information. It's a very rich source. nt patrice Nov 2012 #39

Nice post Hitler! I'm ignoring you from Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2012 #15

you just gave me an idea....an "Asshole-y" Remark button. It's a lesser offense, before full Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #17

Bad idea... Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2012 #19

hahahahaha Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #24

Not so much: packs that follow each other around, but I will refrain from giving certain examples.nt patrice Nov 2012 #26

Yes, and I have got to believe there are some people out there with some kind of software Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #33

Definitely! & More of the same dysfunctional knee jerk pattern that has enslaved millions. patrice Nov 2012 #37

Brilliant statement: "People need to know that nuance is nothing to be ashamed or afraid of" nt Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #40

Sometimes I think about how that statement translates into the costs of things. patrice Nov 2012 #43

Oh, and thank you! and I was reacting to what you stated. nt patrice Nov 2012 #44

Not so much: excessive profanity. nt s-cubed Nov 2012 #29

WTF?? retread Nov 2012 #35

Some of the people and Some of the people in answer to both questions. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #34

Far too much vitriol aimed against science, and too much acceptance of pseudo-science. HuckleB Nov 2012 #38

could you expound? curious about how DUers have been against science? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #41

To love ... very caring people who will give you support when Raine Nov 2012 #47