General Discussion

Response to MineralMan (Reply #126)

rhett o rick This message was self-deleted by its author.

Edit history

Cannot view edit history for self-deleted messages.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

194 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I refuse to let cynicism make me bitter.. [View all] MineralMan May 2015 OP

Well Said! Sherman A1 May 2015 #1

Thank you very much. MineralMan May 2015 #2

Fairness is important, some don't appear to get that. Agschmid May 2015 #3

Absolutely. MineralMan May 2015 #4

When I see a cat stalking a song bird, I make a lot of noise. NYC_SKP May 2015 #5

+1, he won't be happy until the canary stops annoying him with all that chirping. whereisjustice May 2015 #22

. Rex May 2015 #47

"Incremental" change - code for scraps tossed the people by corporate reps. polichick May 2015 #6

It is not code for anything. MineralMan May 2015 #7

Fools refuse to see the con. polichick May 2015 #8

I disagree completely with that. MineralMan May 2015 #9

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Major Hogwash May 2015 #13

For too many years Dems have refused to see how their party has... polichick May 2015 #15

" . . . and the planet destroyed." Major Hogwash May 2015 #20

...are you kidding? F4lconF16 May 2015 #35

This+1,000 Liberalynn May 2015 #40

It's not just CO2, either Art_from_Ark May 2015 #74

It's unbelievable how much we have set into motion. F4lconF16 May 2015 #80

"Are you a climate change denier?" Major Hogwash May 2015 #75

I simply cannot believe that you guys still exist in the Democratic Party. F4lconF16 May 2015 #81

Here, go read this --- Major Hogwash May 2015 #82

Not gonna play. Bye. nt F4lconF16 May 2015 #83

Yup all this is a joke to you nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #98

What confirmation? Major Hogwash May 2015 #110

That it is a joke to you nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #113

See post #5. Major Hogwash May 2015 #131

Yes and it is as sad as it gets. Mojorabbit May 2015 #129

Yeah... F4lconF16 May 2015 #130

Your rebuttal is sorely lacking. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #166

This post would be an example of national mythology BainsBane May 2015 #66

+1,000 ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2015 #85

Perhaps the country, as settled by white invaders, has always been soulless... polichick May 2015 #93

Crackpots see "the con" in everything. Bobbie Jo May 2015 #84

"everything" - nope, just the bullshit, lies, manipulations, secrets... polichick May 2015 #95

Right. Bobbie Jo May 2015 #99

Ad hominem treestar May 2015 #87

Obviously, it was a response to the poster's claims about "cynics." polichick May 2015 #94

I rec'd this OP because I do appreciate your optimism. I do have a couple of comments for what they rhett o rick May 2015 #10

I do not see any path to drastic change that will not create MineralMan May 2015 #11

Our founders were faced with the same dilema. No one wants war because it will add misery. rhett o rick May 2015 #14

To paraphrase Jack Nicholson in "As Good as It Gets" . . . . Major Hogwash May 2015 #25

You! sheshe2 May 2015 #30

I haven't seen that one before. Major Hogwash May 2015 #79

TBH~ sheshe2 May 2015 #97

Nice giggle, Madame Ambassador! MineralMan May 2015 #118

Grand Lady, wasn't she MineralMan. sheshe2 May 2015 #120

My sister had one, too. MineralMan May 2015 #123

Those "Newly Moral 2015" are profiting from the genocide of perhaps 50 million Native Americans jtuck004 May 2015 #67

What are you talking about? Major Hogwash May 2015 #76

Nice rant but I never mentioned "fathers". Your post had nothing to do with what I posted. rhett o rick May 2015 #101

We're not going to have a Civil War again. treestar May 2015 #88

I do admire your certainty. Certain that you know what's going to happen. I didn't mention rhett o rick May 2015 #102

What other form could it take? treestar May 2015 #105

I don't want violence and hope we can straighten things out peacefully but that's rhett o rick May 2015 #106

I just don't agree treestar May 2015 #107

Why don't YOU tell us what you see in our future? You disagree with me, fine, but what do you rhett o rick May 2015 #108

So, are you ready to take up arms? MineralMan May 2015 #117

I am disappointed in your attempts to misrepresent what I said. But I understand your frustration. rhett o rick May 2015 #125

So you have no plan at all? MineralMan May 2015 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick May 2015 #133

What's wrong with his plan now? Major Hogwash May 2015 #134

There are two factions here and the conservative faction has no plans. They have no stands on rhett o rick May 2015 #135

Oh, I support President Obama. Major Hogwash May 2015 #136

I hope you are justly rewarded for your blind loyalty. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #137

I'm not blinded by loyalty, rhett. Major Hogwash May 2015 #138

Funny that you think it's necessary to state "I'm just smarter than you are. " rhett o rick May 2015 #143

"Vote for HRC and let the country slide right into fascism" zappaman May 2015 #145

Are you afraid to fight for your freedoms and liberties? Are you fine with the rhett o rick May 2015 #149

Electing HRC will slide the US into fascism zappaman May 2015 #150

We will certainly continue in that direction. But I'm guessing you would embrace the comfort rhett o rick May 2015 #155

"Vote for HRC and let the country slide right into fascism" zappaman May 2015 #158

You ridicule my argument in lieu of addressing it. If you look up the 10 steps to rhett o rick May 2015 #164

You don't have an argument, my friend. zappaman May 2015 #174

Once again you prove that you have nothing but ridicule. What is sad is that you must rhett o rick May 2015 #179

Would you say people that vote for HRC are fascists? zappaman May 2015 #187

Do you not have anything substantive to say? nm rhett o rick May 2015 #188

Do you? zappaman May 2015 #190

If you use my words, then I will stand behind them. Changing my words to try to harass me rhett o rick May 2015 #192

You are correct actually but not precisely for the reasons you think nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #157

I notice that there is a certain group that use that emoticon as their signature line. rhett o rick May 2015 #159

Maybe you can photoshop Clinton as Hitler to REALLY make your wonderful point! zappaman May 2015 #161

I notice that you seem to be afraid to commit yourself on actual issues. Just use rhett o rick May 2015 #163

The third way boogeywoman is coming to get you. hrmjustin May 2015 #173

I guess you want fascism in this country! zappaman May 2015 #175

You have found me out and you must pay! hrmjustin May 2015 #176

The single silliest thing I've ever read on DU! zappaman May 2015 #177

Maybe the rapture will get us first. hrmjustin May 2015 #178

... William769 Nov 2015 #193

Bravo William. sheshe2 Nov 2015 #194

A new New Deal MannyGoldstein May 2015 #19

Disagree. F4lconF16 May 2015 #36

Unemployment halved and GDP grew 8%+ yearly MannyGoldstein May 2015 #69

Mmmm but the fundamental issues with the system were still there, no? F4lconF16 May 2015 #70

It's often not obvious whether any given change is going to be positive or negative Fumesucker May 2015 #12

My work? You mean how I make my living? MineralMan May 2015 #119

That's nice. F4lconF16 May 2015 #16

some folks are confusing bitterness and cynicism with anger nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #23

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Phlem May 2015 #32

Word. And when the pitchforks and torches come out, they'll say there must be a Barbecue Party! NYC_SKP May 2015 #71

What is your sauce on that? Do you have any links to back that up? Major Hogwash May 2015 #77

Freedom Fries! NYC_SKP May 2015 #156

They will hide, afraid to anger the Oligarch-Gods. They fear change and are afraid to fight rhett o rick May 2015 #151

I fear that they just don't know lines of bullshit when they hear them. NYC_SKP May 2015 #162

I think it's worse than not recognizing the bullcrap. They have attached themselves rhett o rick May 2015 #165

Your post brought me to tears. malokvale77 May 2015 #38

I am glad my words touched you. F4lconF16 May 2015 #49

You spoke for me. Thanks. 840high May 2015 #64

Yes…. MrMickeysMom May 2015 #68

+1000 I think you speak for many all around the world. nt. polly7 May 2015 #73

I couldn't agree more and well said. sufrommich May 2015 #17

Do not confuse "bitter" with those pushing for larger steps. jeff47 May 2015 #18

TPP isn't a incremental positive change. It is several orders of magnitude of "fuck the workers". whereisjustice May 2015 #21

+1 DJ13 May 2015 #181

"quest for perfection" Martin Eden May 2015 #24

Third Way Blase. woo me with science May 2015 #26

"Fellating....bleating" lol, yeah no bitterness there. HA bettyellen May 2015 #31

Americans have a right to be angry at the looting of our democracy by corporatists, woo me with science May 2015 #37

Politics has always been corrupted and favored the wealthy, bettyellen May 2015 #56

Some people can't let go. Phlem May 2015 #34

I would repeat what a lot of folks here nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #27

Beautifully said nadin (nt) malokvale77 May 2015 #41

Thank you for getting it. F4lconF16 May 2015 #50

You welcome nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #52

"We are quickly reaching the point of no return." Major Hogwash May 2015 #78

Go over to the Intergovernmental Committee nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #96

"The sky is falling, the sky is falling." Major Hogwash May 2015 #111

Thanks nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #112

Not one word. Major Hogwash May 2015 #114

You do realize that you are talking apples TTP, versus oranges, climate change nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #115

I'm glad you're amused. Major Hogwash May 2015 #132

I noticed you did not address the statement from the WH on Climate Change nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #139

Not my job. Major Hogwash May 2015 #140

We are talking about the President of the United States nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #142

Poster has been saying that for at least 10 years. zappaman May 2015 #146

Turn that frown upside down! Vote Bernie! think May 2015 #28

You've got a friend... Agschmid May 2015 #29

I want positive changes too JonLP24 May 2015 #33

Don't be depressed. F4lconF16 May 2015 #45

It is the world as the reason as why it depresses me JonLP24 May 2015 #51

Spreading awareness is activism! F4lconF16 May 2015 #55

it's facts that make me bitter (or mad) MisterP May 2015 #39

Vote for big change, be happy with incremental change Bonobo May 2015 #42

FIGHT for big change, and DO NOT ACCEPT incremental change. F4lconF16 May 2015 #48

Yes, but I hope you see my point. Bonobo May 2015 #53

Mmm... F4lconF16 May 2015 #58

Speaking about Baltimore nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #54

Hmmm... F4lconF16 May 2015 #59

Former medic, don't worry about it nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #60

I'm going to stand with the Buddhist saying: The journey of 10,000 miles starts with one step libdem4life May 2015 #43

Sometimes Leith May 2015 #44

We CAN change the world, though! F4lconF16 May 2015 #46

What's interesting is that I said what I would and wouldn't do. MineralMan May 2015 #89

I refuse to let bitterness make me cynical. nt Bonobo May 2015 #57

I *STRIVE* to let go Aerows May 2015 #61

Thanks, I needed that! mountain grammy May 2015 #62

Is that other OP about you? BainsBane May 2015 #63

Probably. Doesn't matter, though. MineralMan May 2015 #86

"I'm not bitter, I'm just consumed by a gnawing hate that's eating away at my gut... Comrade Grumpy May 2015 #65

I am cynical and bitter completely now, but will always fight for better. mmonk May 2015 #72

your optimism is a function of your privilege TheSarcastinator May 2015 #90

You are incorrect. nt MineralMan May 2015 #91

Good post. Cynicism is a powerful tool to prevent people from taking action to help themselves. greatlaurel May 2015 #92

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! MineralMan May 2015 #103

"illegitimati non carburundum" --very bad latin for "don't let the bastards grind you down" niyad May 2015 #100

And I recognize that incremental positive changes TBF May 2015 #104

I agree. Jamaal510 May 2015 #109

Being apathetic means leaving important things to others. MineralMan May 2015 #116

What prompted this? nt Logical May 2015 #121

Thinking, as usual. MineralMan May 2015 #122

LOL, ok, I will alert the media. nt Logical May 2015 #127

You take the east coast...NY Times, Wapo. zappaman May 2015 #148

I'm Happy For You... Must Be Nice... I Wonder What That's Like... WillyT May 2015 #124

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2015 #128

It is revealing steve2470 May 2015 #144

Thanks man. I'd tattoo that on my forehead backwards mahina May 2015 #141

Centrist is *happy* with the status quo! Romulox May 2015 #147

Odd. That's not what I said at all. MineralMan May 2015 #152

It's essentially what every one of your posts say, blah blah blah notwithstanding. nt Romulox May 2015 #153

You are incorrect. MineralMan May 2015 #154

Spam deleted by MIR Team citrine bliss May 2015 #160

How about skepticism? It's not cynicism to not trust the uncontrolled NSA/CIA Black State. rhett o rick May 2015 #167

Skepticism is always a good idea. MineralMan May 2015 #168

I learned that a vote for Clinton is a vote for fascism! zappaman May 2015 #169

Uff da! MineralMan May 2015 #170

And I learned that those that support the status quo have no substantiative arguments. rhett o rick May 2015 #171

Ad Hominem??? zappaman May 2015 #172

Do you ever post anything but ad hominem attacks? Anything substantial? rhett o rick May 2015 #180

It's the signature of absurd lack of understanding... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #183

You keep having to be reminded of what common logical fallacies is... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #182

Thank you for that. You can say it better than I. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #184

Oh, Rick...don't sell yourself short. You were very clear. zappaman May 2015 #186

Your attempts to mock me are laughable. Keep trying. I guess for you rhett o rick May 2015 #189

LOL! zappaman May 2015 #185

Here's your argument in replacement of any logic... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #191