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In reply to the discussion: WillyT has been banned. [View all]senz
(11,945 posts)287. Well thank you, Rufus.
I had to look up Martin Seligman. He sounds interesting, but what proved helpful to me were the works of Onno van der Hart, Bessel van der Kolk, Pete Walker, and others.
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He was banned because of his long history of such posts, not just for this one. n/t
pnwmom
Mar 2016
#20
You are right. Unfortunately, he was asking the Admins to do what they did. If he was thinking
still_one
Mar 2016
#109
He had a target on his back. The most outspoken progressive on a site that doesn't
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#263
You're correct the site doesn't cotton to progressives with racist worldviews.
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#304
He isn't a racist. Racism was used as a tool to silence someone you don't agree with. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#317
You didn't read the postS, but you feel it's appropriate to accuse people on the basis
Squinch
Mar 2016
#454
Oh so you just want to complain about the Hillary camp instead of addressing the issue.
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#463
I don't feel the least bit silly, defending something that you haven't read? ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#518
Yes ... Anyone claiming to be a progressive and posts thread after thread of racist shit is shit.
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#539
No, he did not! Same old shit with you folks. Always looking to point fingers.
akbacchus_BC
Mar 2016
#442
Do non-racists post racist stuff, repeatedly, even after being told ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#320
Can you explain to me why the claim about the Stockholm Syndrome is racist?
kristopher
Mar 2016
#386
Now, why do I get the sense that you are more interested in argumentation ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#502
Progressivism doesn't have to tolerate racism. In fact, when it does, it stops being progressivism
MADem
Mar 2016
#405
He isn't a racist. That is a tool used to pillory him. Who's next on the list?
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#415
Do you see how desperately you're trying to back up your 'racism!' claim when confronted on
polly7
Mar 2016
#558
No. I don't. I think willyT's racist (and heterosexist) screeda, apeaks for themselves...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#565
I always smile, thanks...Appreciate the advice from someone living with stupid for so long.
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#563
Aww...I didn't mean to confuse you...let me type slower so you can understand....
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#567
There we go ................ and my best wishes your thinking is a bit clearer in the morning.
polly7
Mar 2016
#575
Thanks! Pretty sure we will still disagree on honoring a banned racist, but..
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#576
Oh, I feel the concern you have...So glad to have you looking out for my best interest...
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#580
I'm defending a medically proven phenomenon that ruins the lives of millions all around the
polly7
Mar 2016
#590
So take it up with Skinner and EarlG since you feel the need to 'educate'
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#596
Ah ............ stuff it. You remind me of someone I'd dearly love to forget. nt.
polly7
Mar 2016
#597
Suspects? Suspects of what, exactly? Suspects of intolerance of racism and homophobia?
PeaceNikki
Mar 2016
#11
I leave it up to those who OWN this site to determine what is "more acceptable", thank you.
George II
Mar 2016
#56
He'd been throwing that "Stockholm Syndrome" crap at people since last spring, and...
George II
Mar 2016
#81
And, apparently racist and heterosexist comments are NOT acceptable. Thank the universe.
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#78
Suspected of what exactly? Denouncing his blatant and shameful race baiting?
Surya Gayatri
Mar 2016
#63
I'm grateful to the admins. He didn't represent Democratic values with that racist invective. nt
MADem
Mar 2016
#118
you mean from people who don't think black people should be derided for the political choices?
La Lioness Priyanka
Mar 2016
#202
Please add me to the list of the usual suspects. Willy got what he deserved.
WIProgressive88
Mar 2016
#392
"comments were at best highly insensitive and at worst blatantly racist."
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2016
#8
I did apologize and he graciously accepted. It was my fault and I acknowledge that.
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#55
Is it not funny how anything Hillary Clinton infects starts operating just like a Clinton?
FlatBaroque
Mar 2016
#50
There are other places you might be happier. If you just tell Skinner how you really feel...
Hekate
Mar 2016
#334
The only power that Sanders supporters here was the jury system. Now we have nothing. They
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#458
You have the Admins on your side, you dominate MIRT and the Host Forums, you dominate
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#465
It's ironic that posters with five hundred posts are trashing posters with ten thousands of posts...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2016
#530
And I have no doubt that your bitter, endless fascination and tears are sweet nectar to her soul
Number23
Mar 2016
#534
Nope, I'm not asking for anything but an explanation. I was asking you if YOU think the examples
vkkv
Mar 2016
#249
To be honest I agree with you pov. I would have been happy to do so because I deserved it.
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#145
"Fuck this site" may be a TOS violation; saying "fuck you" or similar attacks is a Community
kath
Mar 2016
#171
Scott you know I don't believe in hell and haven't you been on several timeouts?
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#188
And that was the third vacation for that one, for having similar anger-control issues (not 7 at once
kath
Mar 2016
#159
But, apparently, it seems some "progressives" and "liberals" don't mind ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#94
I had already found a greener pasture that the barren ideological wasteland of the Democratic Party.
Maedhros
Mar 2016
#323
It is my best interests for the Democratic Party to move back toward being the Party of Labor,
Maedhros
Mar 2016
#330
Ok, well I respect that. (Not the way you phrased it lol, but I respect your point.)
cwydro
Mar 2016
#332
I can't in good conscience rant and rave about how Citizens United is destroying our Democracy
Maedhros
Mar 2016
#335
We're lucky enough to have been born into a country where we can vote as we see fit.
cwydro
Mar 2016
#349
Protip: don't be a racist homophobic asshole then double down on that and you probably won't be PPR'
PeaceNikki
Mar 2016
#31
Do NOT assume all Bernie Sanders supporters supported this racist garbage in any way ....
etherealtruth
Mar 2016
#123
Did Willy say that, about Bill playing his sax and stuff,or was it in one of the articles he posted?
kath
Mar 2016
#176
I know at least 2 people kicked out of here for being Hillary supporters 2 cycles ago
amuse bouche
Mar 2016
#90
Can I go tattle to the ATA that you called me a freeper? I think that should be up there with
Cleita
Mar 2016
#165
we know what drapetomania is: saying Clinton has a cult of personality isn't it
MisterP
Mar 2016
#261
nowhere have I seen that Black people are particularly susceptible to cult politics or machines
MisterP
Mar 2016
#269
eh, that's the same argument as saying that we can't say tactics are "passive-aggressive"
MisterP
Mar 2016
#283
I worked at a place like that underground when I was a young pup. I hated it.
LiberalArkie
Mar 2016
#191
Naw. I think you guys get a sort of pleasure out of mobbing up and running someone out.
rhett o rick
Apr 2016
#645
You'd think.....I just don't understand their thought process wrt HRC
SammyWinstonJack
Mar 2016
#453
One thing about this election cycle: it is bringing out people's true colors in the worst way
AgadorSparticus
Mar 2016
#467
Actually the first Stockholm Man post was directed at African Americans and LGBT in concert....
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#190
Longtime troll...excuse me...longtime critic from the 'left' who got sloppy.
Scurrilous
Mar 2016
#68
No, he was being racist. And then he doubled down on it when he was told it was racist.
Dr Hobbitstein
Mar 2016
#84
Clearly, opinions vary regarding whether racists and heterosexists should have a place here.
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#112
If you may think he is not a racist, why does he post racist stuff ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#115
The comments made this well deserved. Still, a shame to lose a 13 year DUer.
stevenleser
Mar 2016
#111
Right. That will add just the right sort of dark chill to the air that we need here.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2016
#357
I'm 100% on board with racists and their supporters being banned from DU. n/t
tammywammy
Mar 2016
#361
My question was a rhetorical one. You may choose to answer it for yourself if you'd like.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2016
#362
This is my response to people defending such an overtly racist op, negatively labeling whole races
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#607
I agree, presenting effects and observations of a poison doesn't make one a supporter of using
vkkv
Mar 2016
#208
I've had him on ignore for years because he was so often just downright hateful.
OregonBlue
Mar 2016
#193
If we ignore it, it doesn't exist... just like global warming in N.C. and Florida.
vkkv
Mar 2016
#200
Yeah. There's no one who doesn't understand that you're saying "fuck you" in Southern-ese.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2016
#359
Interesting. I didn't look him up, but I assumed Seligman coined the term.
RufusTFirefly
Mar 2016
#288
Seems some folks haz a sad that a vile racist is no longer welcome at Democratic Underground.
NYC Liberal
Mar 2016
#209
So he is the originator of the SS issue! Heard it mentioned over the years, but did not know where
Rex
Mar 2016
#252
I hate seeing us lose an old timer, but that kinda stuff has no place on a progressive website.
Rex
Mar 2016
#272
He is NOT the originator of the SS issue - you say you have heard it mentioned "over the years" -
kath
Mar 2016
#432
I support DU banning members who post racist trash such as this. We are better people than that.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#255
Well, I don't know the whole backstory, but it seems like a weak sauce ban to me.
bluedigger
Mar 2016
#266
Well, I completely agree that it was poor judgment to pursue it on his part.
bluedigger
Mar 2016
#290
A loud contingent of this "community" was all too happy to K&R every foul, backwards utterance of
Number23
Mar 2016
#383
You're probably right ... I'd bet Clarence would agree with your every word.
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#491
He has been here since 2002. He was a Sanders supporter through and through.
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#370
I realize he said he was. What I mean is that I think he posed as a Sanders supporter
Ken Burch
Mar 2016
#371
Or a Brock troll. My own suspicion is that Brock recruited a lot of the so-called "Bernie Bros".
Ken Burch
Mar 2016
#373
Do you think all the people defending him are just posing as Sanders supporters too? N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2016
#477
What about the 50+ that Rec'd the original post and the 70+ that rec'd ...
1StrongBlackMan
Mar 2016
#492
That is your opinion. Here is mine: grave dancing when someone can no longer defend himself or
merrily
Mar 2016
#636
I have been a Sanders supporter from the beginning and will be so until the end.
Ken Burch
Mar 2016
#640
I have a feeling that WillyT would also say he is a strong Sanders supporter and has been
merrily
Mar 2016
#642
Perfect example of the authoritarianism message police... is this the DNC propaganda site
whereisjustice
Mar 2016
#460
survive one jury and you're banned: get juried 11 times and repeatedly damn DU and all
MisterP
Mar 2016
#397
I'll miss Willy T. He was one of the best DUers. Certainly posted the most interesting posts.
JDPriestly
Mar 2016
#396
LOL! I know what would happen. Even when I tried with a less controversial subject to
snappyturtle
Mar 2016
#513
You can have your free speech....but don't be a racist dick and expect to keep this your home...
Digital Puppy
Mar 2016
#416
Well, anybody who is African is surprised that WillyT got banned? Am not surprised, it is
akbacchus_BC
Mar 2016
#440
He didn't even write it himself, though he did highlight what he thought was important.
polly7
Mar 2016
#459
Actually, you are incorrect. Millenials will go for Clinton, not Trump, especially among AAs.
kwassa
Mar 2016
#557
Irrelevant on its face, just because it comes out of black folks mouths doesn't make it non racist
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#609
The number of people supporting this overtly racist bullshit is heart breaking
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#608
This isn't face book its DU, and this shit is overtly racist and mostly from Sanders camp. Its still
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#626
You compared a closed forum to an open one, I don't know how to address the apples to pot holes...
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#631
It doesn't matter who's mouth or fingers it came from its racist to negatively label a whole race of
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#606
I was Banned from AA for criticizing President Obama's for knuckling under to corporations and
orpupilofnature57
Mar 2016
#480
I was juror 7 who Hid your post I was thinking of Willie T when I voted to hide your lies .
orpupilofnature57
Mar 2016
#551
No I support, Canvass for and donate to Bernie Sanders, not hysteria .
orpupilofnature57
Mar 2016
#553
I'm posting in this little food fight so I don't feel left out... Don't have much to add other than
Kip Humphrey
Mar 2016
#633