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In reply to the discussion: Chelsea Manning is teaching me a lot about my "compatriots" today [View all]backscatter712
(26,355 posts)3. K&R! Skinner needs to upgrade his banhammer to a ban-jackhammer.
Every single one of these transphobic bigoted fucks should learn they have no place on DU.
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At least one long-time member has been PPR'd. Let's hope there's a few more coming. n/t
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#154
I didn't agree with what Manning did before I learned anything about his gender identity issues.
kelliekat44
Aug 2013
#8
I'm going to respond, not to kindly, to transphobia, whether one thinks it's hurtful or not.
boston bean
Aug 2013
#9
No, DUers do NOT have a right to express transphobia in this community. If they do,
Heidi
Aug 2013
#19
It's not one's job to educate those who refuse to see. Why is this responsibility
boston bean
Aug 2013
#50
I see the people who are the brunt of this bigotry needing compassion, not those that inflict it.
boston bean
Aug 2013
#74
Seriously. Since yesterday, so many of these grandstanding call out threads...
onehandle
Aug 2013
#18
Wow, you really come off as down market in these threads, very crude and crass thinking
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#27
I said one thing only...that no example was given of the alleged transphobia
brooklynite
Aug 2013
#44
so sad to see this here. if you can't see it yourself, you haven't looked. nt
boston bean
Aug 2013
#32
You should link to that hidden post, your characterization of it matters not.
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#28
You are free to express your opinion and others are free to form an opinion based on your posts.
maddezmom
Aug 2013
#57
K&R Disagreement with Manning's actions should not translate into hate or transphobia. nt
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#17
Wonder what some would say about someone that lived a stellar military life and career?
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#21
Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there. Just saying.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#155
I don't deny there's bigotry towards trans. Outside this site, it runs rampant
railsback
Aug 2013
#161
Really thank you... this site is getting like a rehash of some old Archie Bunker rerun..........
lunasun
Aug 2013
#139
I think there is a lot of posturing going on right now. Your OP is the same as painting large #'s
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#58
Go back an reread my post where I CLEARLY say there is SOME which at least in part comes from
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#63
I deflected nothing. I pointed out posturing for political points by using a broad brush.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#65
Meritless? Go back an re-read my original post. Yet you continue down this particular asinine path.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#69
i don't agree with everything she did but i have no problem with Manning being transgender.
dionysus
Aug 2013
#84
Yeah, it's the "Love me, I'm a liberal!" thing, right? If you know what I mean...
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#156
Manning, IMO, is guilty of treason. Manning's gender identification is of no consequence to me.
scheming daemons
Aug 2013
#86
But factually speaking, Manning was not even charged with treason. This makes your opinion silly.
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#107
It's with great pride that I note that the person who stood up against our war crimes
Catherina
Aug 2013
#87
Says the person who thought the photo of Manning with a blond wig was offensive.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#90
An extremely dishonest characterization of a DUer who is a constant and actual
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#105
I believe you have totally mistaken what Catherina wrote and the point she was making
hlthe2b
Aug 2013
#106
You know, I never see you do jack shit but lie and push deceitful smears around here. /nt
Marr
Aug 2013
#121
OFFS ...so you can read minds and imply intent now huh? Miss Cleo has a job for you.
L0oniX
Aug 2013
#124
Don't let them shut you down Kitty. They're exploiting the actions of a few to smear many.
great white snark
Aug 2013
#149
Your post is a pure and unadulterated bullshit. You KNOW damn well what that OP is about. Using such
idwiyo
Aug 2013
#150
Solidarity with LGBTQ struggles and rights; SHAME upon "democrats" and "liberals"
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#94
K&R Scootaloo, it's never compartmentalized. The authoritarian mindset pervades and forms
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#113