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In reply to the discussion: WillyT has been banned. [View all]
WillyT has been banned. [View all] cyberswede Mar 2016 OP
Thank you. redstateblues Mar 2016 #1
Not Allowed To Say? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #444
Precisely. Well said. bvf Mar 2016 #452
Hundreds of posts protesting removal of this hostile Hortensis Mar 2016 #623
Thank you. dchill Mar 2016 #527
there'll be plenty of grave dancing from the usual suspects. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #2
His post was despicable and racist. He earned it redstateblues Mar 2016 #3
the usual suspects wanted him gone long before that post was made. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #6
He was banned because of his long history of such posts, not just for this one. n/t pnwmom Mar 2016 #20
Yep. He deserved it. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #58
You are right. Unfortunately, he was asking the Admins to do what they did. If he was thinking still_one Mar 2016 #109
Well in my experience PatrynXX Mar 2016 #222
You're right about that. I have seen that occur from both sides. still_one Mar 2016 #233
Yes. One of those 840high Mar 2016 #270
+1. But I have no doubt we will see ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #70
Ya think? LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #103
That is a safe bet Gothmog Mar 2016 #116
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
He posted a racist op! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #320
Multiple times! Squinch Mar 2016 #328
Then doubled down. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #398
According To Well Known Haters? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #445
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
Then maybe you should read the posts... SidDithers Mar 2016 #470
WOW ... Are you serious? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #481
Duh...Its Removed billhicks76 Mar 2016 #516
I don't feel the least bit silly, defending something that you haven't read? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #518
Not Picking A Fight billhicks76 Mar 2016 #520
No. You're defending some shit, be it the person, or the post ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #521
Wrong billhicks76 Mar 2016 #522
You're Saying The Person Is Shit? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #538
Yes ... Anyone claiming to be a progressive and posts thread after thread of racist shit is shit. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #539
I Care About Results...Not Personalities billhicks76 Mar 2016 #540
I care about both ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #545
OK billhicks76 Mar 2016 #549
I said ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #561
No, he did not! Same old shit with you folks. Always looking to point fingers. akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #442
The owners of this site disagree with you. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #462
The Owners Of Many Things Disagree With Many People billhicks76 Mar 2016 #517
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #484
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
Yes. I can. ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #485
I've never heard plantation mentality used kristopher Mar 2016 #489
I'm sorry ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #497
Most of my time and effort has been devoted to Japan. kristopher Mar 2016 #498
Now, why do I get the sense that you are more interested in argumentation ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #502
I asked because I'm interested in learning something I don't know. kristopher Mar 2016 #507
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
FOH... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #418
Thanks ... That response probably prevented me from joining ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #486
I tend to judge people by the words that emanate from them. MADem Mar 2016 #430
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #487
Purge all the spew racist filth...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #471
Wow 52000 plus times MyNameGoesHere Mar 2016 #457
People the post racist and heterosexist stuffare not progressives ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #488
Really now .......... is asking or wondering why battered women stay with polly7 Mar 2016 #541
Thank you ... I will research it ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #546
Don't tell me what to focus on. Study up on the horrible (I know) syndrome polly7 Mar 2016 #548
Do you see how ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #554
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
No, you want them to speak as to how you want them interpreted. polly7 Mar 2016 #568
smdh... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #555
Not too hard or fast, though eh. Wouldn't want you getting hurt. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #559
You are right..might get whiplash from all your stupid. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #560
You might want to check out a mirror. polly7 Mar 2016 #562
I always smile, thanks...Appreciate the advice from someone living with stupid for so long. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #563
You engaged me. ?? polly7 Mar 2016 #566
Aww...I didn't mean to confuse you...let me type slower so you can understand.... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #567
You're quite tired and confused, obviously. polly7 Mar 2016 #569
If that makes Willie's departure easier for you, fine....bu-bye!! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #572
So many pictures .... so many meaningless words! polly7 Mar 2016 #573
See..it's not that hard to agree on something! Night night! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #574
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
My heart's huge. polly7 Mar 2016 #577
LOL...tell your boy Willie we miss him, m'kay?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #578
Your game here has been pretty transparent. polly7 Mar 2016 #579
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 very glad to have had people look out for the poor soul that WAS me. polly7 Mar 2016 #583
Nope..I don't get it... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #586
LMFAO. 'I' don't get it?? polly7 Mar 2016 #589
Again...all about you and your interpretation Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #591
Your transparency is more the equivalent of purposeful and ugly ignorance. polly7 Mar 2016 #593
Sooo.....You call me sick, and ugly, and ignorant... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #595
Awww .... polly7 Mar 2016 #598
Look at you..using emojis like a real poster! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #600
Look at you, trying to be all funny and shit. polly7 Mar 2016 #602
Oh, oh...he gave me homework!! Yeah!! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #604
My blood pressure is better than yous probably ever has been or will be ...... polly7 Mar 2016 #618
Crickets, eh? What a scammer you are. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #585
What are you going on about...what is your point? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #588
I'm defending a medically proven phenomenon that ruins the lives of millions all around the polly7 Mar 2016 #590
Easy. The DU Community that doesn't tolerate racist and homophobes Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #592
It shouldn't tolerate ignorance either. polly7 Mar 2016 #594
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
I remind you of your ex?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #599
Willie's 'Teat'? Wtf are you rambling about now? polly7 Mar 2016 #601
Nope, not angry... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #603
You can go on spouting all your nasty little insults until you start foaming polly7 Mar 2016 #619
Yeah... cyberswede Mar 2016 #5
Suspects? Suspects of what, exactly? Suspects of intolerance of racism and homophobia? PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #11
+1 gollygee Mar 2016 #27
Me three. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2016 #40
Sign me up too mcar Mar 2016 #187
Same here. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #211
ageism and bigotry against religions are fine, however. greymouse Mar 2016 #219
Especially religion dlwickham Mar 2016 #237
I'm sorry about that, and it probably won't stop. LisaM Mar 2016 #253
I just stay out of the religion forums dlwickham Mar 2016 #348
Geographical Bigotry is also allowed. bvar22 Mar 2016 #365
Add me to that list of suspects. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #262
Me too. we can do it Mar 2016 #342
With you! sheshe2 Mar 2016 #399
+1 uponit7771 Mar 2016 #610
Exactly! William769 Mar 2016 #51
+1. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #74
Agreed iandhr Mar 2016 #99
I'm proud to join that club. yardwork Mar 2016 #206
>>>>Usual suspect here<<<< Bobbie Jo Mar 2016 #242
usual suspect here nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #403
And plenty of rationalizations from his fan club LanternWaste Mar 2016 #14
Yep angrychair Mar 2016 #228
Read the "Reason" for the ban. George II Mar 2016 #37
read what I said in post #6 hobbit709 Mar 2016 #49
I leave it up to those who OWN this site to determine what is "more acceptable", thank you. George II Mar 2016 #56
SURE you do. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #57
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 won't get to see any of it, thankfully NRaleighLiberal Mar 2016 #66
I'm grateful to the admins. He didn't represent Democratic values with that racist invective. nt MADem Mar 2016 #118
If by "the usual suspects" you mean "non racists" obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #173
I'll dance. pintobean Mar 2016 #178
Pinto... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #336
Yes. Quite the dancer. /nt pintobean Mar 2016 #350
I never saw that one. nt awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #353
Here's a vid clip pintobean Mar 2016 #355
That gif is hilarious! nt MADem Mar 2016 #406
I am from Orlando...He Went to Rollins College... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #529
Ha-no wonder he was so mellow! MADem Mar 2016 #537
you mean from people who don't think black people should be derided for the political choices? La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2016 #202
"Usual suspects?" MineralMan Mar 2016 #267
Please add me to the list of the usual suspects. Willy got what he deserved. WIProgressive88 Mar 2016 #392
I found his comments in that original OP to be reprehensible. cwydro Mar 2016 #4
Thanks for the information. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #7
"comments were at best highly insensitive and at worst blatantly racist." Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #8
Bye, Felicia! PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #9
Good riddance to racist trash.nt sufrommich Mar 2016 #10
Color me clueless - I always thought Willy was a PoC... jonno99 Mar 2016 #205
Nope wryter2000 Mar 2016 #221
Agreed, Willy went over the top. Thanks for the info. nt jonno99 Mar 2016 #223
Happy Friday everyone! n/t seaglass Mar 2016 #12
It's been a fabulous week, hasn't it? Number23 Mar 2016 #379
So the purge has begun. Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #13
Meanwhile... Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #15
Who? Please PM me. Baitball Blogger Mar 2016 #24
Me. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #32
You're such a "special" guy. FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #52
I did apologize and he graciously accepted. It was my fault and I acknowledge that. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #55
The poster I said that to graciously accepted my apology. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #33
Yep. Let the fucking trolls out of their cages and watch the fun. FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #36
Maybe Skinner will change his mind PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #38
I doubt it Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #45
You are likely correct PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #46
Indeed you can 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #69
Supporters get delegates too? Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #80
I think it was DWS's idea. PassingFair Mar 2016 #172
lol Go Vols Mar 2016 #260
Boom! Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #93
Well played! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #95
Touché! nt MADem Mar 2016 #129
Well Bernie supporters say things heave that Hillary folks get hidden for. iandhr Mar 2016 #104
Is it not funny how anything Hillary Clinton infects starts operating just like a Clinton? FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #50
To honesty answer your question... dchill Mar 2016 #88
Oh, really??? So what does it say that Sanders supporters jsmirman Mar 2016 #236
I am confused here???? sheshe2 Mar 2016 #401
LOL. Let me go all RubioGlitch on you FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #64
They only need hits counts for ad revenue. That's the bottom line. Ivan Kaputski Mar 2016 #217
Are you for real? nt SylviaD Mar 2016 #225
There are other places you might be happier. If you just tell Skinner how you really feel... Hekate Mar 2016 #334
Oh Lord itcfish Mar 2016 #169
Hnk! sibelian Mar 2016 #251
The only power that Sanders supporters here was the jury system. Now we have nothing. They rhett o rick Mar 2016 #458
"The only power that Sanders supporters here was the jury system" pintobean Mar 2016 #464
You have the Admins on your side, you dominate MIRT and the Host Forums, you dominate rhett o rick Mar 2016 #465
I'm a neutral observer. pintobean Mar 2016 #466
LOL! kwassa Mar 2016 #504
... SidDithers Mar 2016 #472
Not all day and not always exercised in a partisan way. merrily Mar 2016 #627
That sounds like a quote of Caligula... ________ n/t vkkv Mar 2016 #218
I think they were trying the amnesty, etc to see if it worked. It seems patricia92243 Mar 2016 #44
It's ironic that posters with five hundred posts are trashing posters with ten thousands of posts... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #530
Is that against the TOS? pintobean Mar 2016 #97
This had to do with the purge comment, not with the WillyT post. Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #102
No, it was not against the TOS pintobean Mar 2016 #105
Really? Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #107
Yes pintobean Mar 2016 #117
She was???!!1111!!!eleven!!!! ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #227
Holy crap, you're right!!! Number23 Mar 2016 #381
Here's a link to a thread like this one about her pintobean Mar 2016 #393
Did you see this?... SidDithers Mar 2016 #624
Hmmm - look at the reason given for her banning: kath Mar 2016 #419
And I have no doubt that your bitter, endless fascination and tears are sweet nectar to her soul Number23 Mar 2016 #534
Here you go, from the TOS. Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #113
You don't have a say in who gets banned pintobean Mar 2016 #121
No, but you asked if that was against the TOS Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #125
No, that's you interpreting a catch-all clause to fit your needs. pintobean Mar 2016 #153
Okay, the TOS includes this statement:: vkkv Mar 2016 #241
Be careful what you ask for. pintobean Mar 2016 #245
Nope, I'm not asking for anything but an explanation. I was asking you if YOU think the examples vkkv Mar 2016 #249
You can always request I be banned. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #134
Again, not requesting that Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #139
To be honest I agree with you pov. I would have been happy to do so because I deserved it. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #145
Oh, be still my beating heart! Fuck you? Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #132
It had nothing to do with pearl clutching Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #136
That's pretty much it. Marr Mar 2016 #230
The individual I did that to accepted my apology. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #232
That's really beside the point. Marr Mar 2016 #238
Well all I can say is I was grateful for not being banned. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #244
The reason more leftists get banned ... kwassa Mar 2016 #339
Could be. Good point. /nt Marr Mar 2016 #360
"Fuck this site" may be a TOS violation; saying "fuck you" or similar attacks is a Community kath Mar 2016 #171
Yeah I was wrong Kath. I admit that. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #182
To be accurate skepticscott Mar 2016 #141
Scott you know I don't believe in hell and haven't you been on several timeouts? hrmjustin Mar 2016 #188
Sure you do, justin..we all do skepticscott Mar 2016 #294
But you have more time outs? I had 3. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #296
But you regret yours, and still keep getting bounced skepticscott Mar 2016 #300
I regret my last one. My first two were bogus. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #301
It's true skepticscott Mar 2016 #312
Thank God for you Scott! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #316
here's someone with 10 in one day pintobean Mar 2016 #305
Reading the hidden posts I can see why Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #313
And that was the third vacation for that one, for having similar anger-control issues (not 7 at once kath Mar 2016 #159
Kath you can always advocate for my banning in ATA. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #186
Your slip is showing. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #620
'Flagged for review' may be the new purgatory Brother Buzz Mar 2016 #621
That is a great way to put it but yes you maybe right. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #622
More than one of that kind. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #174
The amnesty is for Clinton supporters. 840high Mar 2016 #273
He has been a target for a long time PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #16
Why was he a target? Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2016 #71
Because he regularly posted racist and sexist claptrap. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #83
But, apparently, it seems some "progressives" and "liberals" don't mind ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #94
. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #101
Indeed iandhr Mar 2016 #120
Yes ... He has been a target for a long time BECAUSE ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #91
Well, I reckon you'll be looking for a new website. cwydro Mar 2016 #246
The 'most-likely' nominee is on the corporate payroll. Maedhros Mar 2016 #307
As I said, many of you will be happy to find greener pastures. cwydro Mar 2016 #322
I had already found a greener pasture that the barren ideological wasteland of the Democratic Party. Maedhros Mar 2016 #323
So why are you here on DU? cwydro Mar 2016 #327
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
Glad to hear echoes rather than racist codswaddle Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Iris Mar 2016 #310
No, a blatant racist was finally banned for being a blatant racist. nt Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #19
Really. I guess DU is going to be a ghost town full of Hillary gouls soon. Gregorian Mar 2016 #21
Protip: don't be a racist homophobic asshole then double down on that and you probably won't be PPR' PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #31
Results... Major Nikon Mar 2016 #53
I, for one, am exceedingly glad that "they" strayed from ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #98
Do NOT assume all Bernie Sanders supporters supported this racist garbage in any way .... etherealtruth Mar 2016 #123
indeed. one_voice Mar 2016 #247
Time to move on. OnyxCollie Mar 2016 #127
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
It's in one of these videos Gregorian Mar 2016 #409
"They"??? ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #248
Yet the Bernie group hasn't even been here a year yet. Somehow this website R B Garr Mar 2016 #388
So was Reagan. NT clg311 Mar 2016 #395
And so is Obama. R B Garr Mar 2016 #435
The point was clg311 Mar 2016 #634
No, the point was that smearing someone who is very popular negates R B Garr Mar 2016 #635
So you are fine with brer cat Mar 2016 #23
Completely off topic, but I love that cat gif! nt Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #39
Off topic? pandr32 Mar 2016 #77
No, their comment about the cat gif is off topic Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #85
EYAM was saying THEIR post was off topic tkmorris Mar 2016 #86
I was commenting on the gif in the sig Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #89
Thanks--I was confused! pandr32 Mar 2016 #189
every thought is independent! and the purge hasn't begun yet! snooper2 Mar 2016 #26
Does "echo chamber" to you mean a place that doesn't tolerate racism? N/t gollygee Mar 2016 #30
There is no time to early to get rid of racism and homophobia on DU. George II Mar 2016 #60
He can take his independent thought(racism)to Free Republic redstateblues Mar 2016 #62
You object to the "purg(ing) of racist and heterosexists ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #82
I know at least 2 people kicked out of here for being Hillary supporters 2 cycles ago amuse bouche Mar 2016 #90
Banning one person is a purge? I see. kwassa Mar 2016 #100
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #114
Good Lord. sufrommich Mar 2016 #158
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
Oh, Cleita. This has nothing to do with Clinton Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #250
we know what drapetomania is: saying Clinton has a cult of personality isn't it MisterP Mar 2016 #261
I'm glad you know it. Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #268
nowhere have I seen that Black people are particularly susceptible to cult politics or machines MisterP Mar 2016 #269
What I'm aiming at is Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #281
eh, that's the same argument as saying that we can't say tactics are "passive-aggressive" MisterP Mar 2016 #283
I was responding to something Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #286
racist thoughts spyker29 Mar 2016 #135
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #185
Pretty much. Marr Mar 2016 #226
thanks. we will. n/t Iris Mar 2016 #306
Funnily enough, this is exactly what our African American members NuclearDem Mar 2016 #351
+1 whereisjustice Mar 2016 #390
Was there ever any doubt? zeemike Mar 2016 #400
Sigh. I really wish he had not doubled down. bravenak Mar 2016 #18
Me Too sharp_stick Mar 2016 #25
You got that right bravenak Mar 2016 #29
Hi there, welcome back. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #34
Hey!!! That's what my name mean!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #143
Doing alright, just trying to stay out of trouble. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #150
It snowed!! bravenak Mar 2016 #155
Might be time, and ya'll do have B52 sized mosquitos up there. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #168
Ours are small and plentiful. We have alot of water. bravenak Mar 2016 #175
I worked at a place like that underground when I was a young pup. I hated it. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #191
Just want to say welcome back yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #133
Hey! bravenak Mar 2016 #140
Owwie!!! yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #148
Oh yuuuummm!!! Bananas? bravenak Mar 2016 #152
I was thinking more in terms of... yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #157
You know, these primaries... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #340
Me too bravenak Mar 2016 #341
It is disappointing that there was a double down... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #345
I at first felt the same way, but realized that they are all just human. Rex Mar 2016 #469
Naw. I think you guys get a sort of pleasure out of mobbing up and running someone out. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #645
This message was self-deleted by its author sharp_stick Mar 2016 #22
Somehow I'd think a member with 73k post and 13 years would have patricia92243 Mar 2016 #28
That's what I would say about most Hillary supporters: Maedhros Mar 2016 #311
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
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #617
Thanks for posting - TBF Mar 2016 #35
Remember the 'Stockholm Syndrome' post from a while back? fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #61
Given that it was directed solely at AAs I agree - TBF Mar 2016 #73
Actually the first Stockholm Man post was directed at African Americans and LGBT in concert.... Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #190
I have no doubt that a ban TBF Mar 2016 #234
Wow.. disillusioned73 Mar 2016 #41
what took so long? Cryptoad Mar 2016 #42
+1 uponit7771 Mar 2016 #611
Best news today so far! William769 Mar 2016 #43
It's a good Friday. A week early. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #195
One of the very few Sanders supporters that I have/had on ignore. demmiblue Mar 2016 #47
K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #48
Who is WillyT? Helen Borg Mar 2016 #54
As of now ... lpbk2713 Mar 2016 #67
And a more proper question is ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #106
I am sure he has a 'Kirmit' walking amoung us already. revmclaren Mar 2016 #163
Longtime troll...excuse me...longtime critic from the 'left' who got sloppy. Scurrilous Mar 2016 #68
Not excused. JEB Mar 2016 #108
Ah, OK, I thought one of the good guys Helen Borg Mar 2016 #151
Good...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #59
Part of the non-purge purge. Warren Stupidity Mar 2016 #65
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #229
My thanks to EarlG. BooScout Mar 2016 #72
Didn't read it... Sounds like a PC thing 2 me? ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #75
No, he was being racist. And then he doubled down on it when he was told it was racist. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #84
Excellent news. Racists have no place on DU. nt Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #76
+1...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #79
Let's hope that is applied equally to all posters Depaysement Mar 2016 #96
Clearly, opinions vary regarding whether racists and heterosexists should have a place here. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #112
+1000! mcar Mar 2016 #196
He sounds like a super predator to me!! n/t RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #87
Thank you MIRT Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #92
MIRT didn't ban him. herding cats Mar 2016 #198
I think they're going by what's in the OP pintobean Mar 2016 #212
I thought so, too. herding cats Mar 2016 #213
EarlG's reason for the ban is on WillyT's transparency page progree Mar 2016 #417
As someone who knows Willy in real life -- Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2016 #110
If you may think he is not a racist, why does he post racist stuff ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #115
Excellent point iandhr Mar 2016 #154
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #308
Agreed. WillyT is a fine man and is not racist or sexist. cally Mar 2016 #130
If you think WillyT ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #183
You're kidding, right...? nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #434
Well ... Perhaps he is merely racistish and sexistish; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #490
His post referred to African Americans as battered wives Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #146
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #314
I am sorry iandhr Mar 2016 #149
Yeah, yeah, people "knew" Bernard Madoff in real life, too. nt greyl Mar 2016 #161
This is an anonymous discussion site. You are your posts here. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #194
Well said. JoePhilly Mar 2016 #503
WillyT said he voted for Reagan. yardwork Mar 2016 #215
It would be nice if you answered... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #410
The comments made this well deserved. Still, a shame to lose a 13 year DUer. stevenleser Mar 2016 #111
Agreed... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #344
......Willie desmiller Mar 2016 #119
Good. (nt) Paladin Mar 2016 #122
I hope the admins also look at who recced his latest racist screed. tammywammy Mar 2016 #124
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
that would be inappropriate FreedomRain Mar 2016 #384
I Rec' stuff all the time I vehemently disagree with. Agschmid Mar 2016 #394
K & R SunSeeker Mar 2016 #126
Holy fuck! Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #128
This is my response to people defending such an overtly racist op, negatively labeling whole races uponit7771 Mar 2016 #607
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #615
Good. nt ecstatic Mar 2016 #131
Damn. Getting Tombstoned right after amnesty starts... underpants Mar 2016 #137
More like skepticscott Mar 2016 #144
I wonder if that is part of the plan... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #347
Guess this is as good a time as any to take him off of my Ignore list. Orrex Mar 2016 #138
Thanks for the reminder. I need to do that too. nt stevenleser Mar 2016 #147
Willy was here a long time liberal N proud Mar 2016 #142
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #156
Um... Phentex Mar 2016 #164
The tall grass, friend. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #179
I don't even know how that gets hidden pintobean Mar 2016 #284
Really? Marr Mar 2016 #291
Nope. The person she was talking to is not a DUer. pintobean Mar 2016 #298
I suppose we disagree on what constitutes respectable behavior. Marr Mar 2016 #315
Maybe pintobean Mar 2016 #318
<3 joshcryer Mar 2016 #167
Good -- it was appalling obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #160
This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Mar 2016 #162
I wonder if he was the juror who made the racial slur pintobean Mar 2016 #166
What racial slur? Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #199
And....... we gradually begin the transition from the Lenin stage.... Smarmie Doofus Mar 2016 #170
I don't believe WillyT is a racist. nilesobek Mar 2016 #184
I agree, presenting effects and observations of a poison doesn't make one a supporter of using vkkv Mar 2016 #208
That is not what he is doing. kwassa Mar 2016 #343
Oh good lord. Some perspective, please. nt Codeine Mar 2016 #197
The irony of someone supporting the socialist promising a revolution NuclearDem Mar 2016 #354
true... I'm lol'ing! boston bean Mar 2016 #449
Sadly, he earned it. UtahLib Mar 2016 #177
I often regarded that one as a pseudo-leftist troll struggle4progress Mar 2016 #180
That is very astute and phrased with impressive language.... Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #192
That took way too long. Bartcop was banned The Second Stone Mar 2016 #181
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
well deserved ban. nt La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2016 #201
welcome to HRC 24/7 have fun litlbilly Mar 2016 #203
Thank God that some good people gave us FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #259
WillyT is a good person. He is not racist. He is not sexist. senz Mar 2016 #204
Bless your heart. /eom yardwork Mar 2016 #216
ilu obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #224
This "disguised" insult is what I would expect from a Hill supporter. senz Mar 2016 #235
And you are a defender of vile racism and bigotry. yardwork Mar 2016 #240
That is an empty, bullshit, ugly accusation. senz Mar 2016 #243
You might want to re-read Willy's posts leftofcool Mar 2016 #338
Hey yardie. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #429
Thank you. I appreciate it. yardwork Mar 2016 #456
Bless your avatar. sibelian Mar 2016 #254
Yeah. There's no one who doesn't understand that you're saying "fuck you" in Southern-ese. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #359
If Thomas Frank were a DU member, he'd probably be banned, too. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #257
The concepts you're addressing may be too abstract and penetrating senz Mar 2016 #271
Wonderful, thoughtful post RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #278
Well thank you, Rufus. senz Mar 2016 #287
Interesting. I didn't look him up, but I assumed Seligman coined the term. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #288
Oh boy! leftofcool Mar 2016 #337
Banned by me years ago. johnp3907 Mar 2016 #207
Seems some folks haz a sad that a vile racist is no longer welcome at Democratic Underground. NYC Liberal Mar 2016 #209
+1! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #441
"You take your chances..." ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #210
sounds like a Dixie Crat. PatrynXX Mar 2016 #214
He's the one who banned me from the Sanders group bluestateguy Mar 2016 #220
A true "Berniebro" bites the dust. n/t Still In Wisconsin Mar 2016 #231
Sanders supporters should be celebrating this ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2016 #239
So he is the originator of the SS issue! Heard it mentioned over the years, but did not know where Rex Mar 2016 #252
Willy's earlier OP accused gays of having Stockholm Syndrome too. yardwork Mar 2016 #256
I hate seeing us lose an old timer, but that kinda stuff has no place on a progressive website. Rex Mar 2016 #272
Oh don't worry about me! Willy quickly focused on African Americans. yardwork Mar 2016 #275
I like you and cannot imagine a cross word ever leaving your lips. Rex Mar 2016 #277
Neither did I... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #352
I've mostly stayed out of GD-P. Rex Mar 2016 #402
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
the accusations they make are alawys sure signals of what they're about to do MisterP Mar 2016 #258
I think I get your drift G_j Mar 2016 #265
And yet somehow, life goes on Scootaloo Mar 2016 #264
Well, I don't know the whole backstory, but it seems like a weak sauce ban to me. bluedigger Mar 2016 #266
Nope, strong sauce. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #274
Did the admins give that specific warning? bluedigger Mar 2016 #276
The community did. pintobean Mar 2016 #279
Well, I completely agree that it was poor judgment to pursue it on his part. bluedigger Mar 2016 #290
His actions in real life are irrelevant pintobean Mar 2016 #292
That's what Gormy Cuss said. bluedigger Mar 2016 #297
I said it first pintobean Mar 2016 #299
A loud contingent of this "community" was all too happy to K&R every foul, backwards utterance of Number23 Mar 2016 #383
The community did. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #293
This was not offensive to all AA's & bi-racials here. TM99 Mar 2016 #324
It was offensive to the majority of AAs on this site. kwassa Mar 2016 #346
The standard isn't "offends everyone" Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #380
Oh horseshit. TM99 Mar 2016 #382
What a crock. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #439
"a small but vocal group that enjoys undue sway and influence here" kath Mar 2016 #433
You're probably right ... I'd bet Clarence would agree with your every word. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #491
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #280
Who? nt onehandle Mar 2016 #282
Great, I'm tired of hitting that tiny "trash"button when his OPs appear. oasis Mar 2016 #285
do you not know how to use IGNORE? Skittles Mar 2016 #421
Ignore allows the opposition to sneak in lies and bs. Trash feature oasis Mar 2016 #426
Looks like your "not a gravedance" hasn't actually panned out that way... sibelian Mar 2016 #289
I have mixed feelings Flying Squirrel Mar 2016 #295
I suspected it was coming Warpy Mar 2016 #302
about time... chillfactor Mar 2016 #303
He had definitely gone off the deep end. JTFrog Mar 2016 #309
Excellent!! boston bean Mar 2016 #319
He's been beggin' for it for awhile. n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2016 #325
WOW!... Squinch Mar 2016 #326
I've enjoyed most Turin_C3PO Mar 2016 #329
My thoughts exactly (nt) TacoD Mar 2016 #333
Hey... It's not like I didn't try to tell him... Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #331
As a black man, I have mixed views on the issue Nickel79 Mar 2016 #356
Well said, Nickel. senz Mar 2016 #369
Thank you, Senz. Nickel79 Mar 2016 #385
Careful, somebody will come and correct you nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #389
I can't even begin to count how many times I've been "corrected" Nickel79 Mar 2016 #473
Hey at least they have not denied your minority status nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #474
All very true, and unfortunately Nickel79 Mar 2016 #494
Yup nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #495
I agree with every point you made. nt JEB Mar 2016 #407
Good post. kath Mar 2016 #436
You're absolutely right Nickel79 Mar 2016 #475
"woman there from the Netherlands" BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #479
WillyT exhibited no signs of racism in any interaction I had with him. Octafish Mar 2016 #358
But he linked to an article that supported his personal opinion. randome Mar 2016 #364
The article from CounterPunch? Octafish Mar 2016 #367
Geeze, do you really need it explained to you? randome Mar 2016 #368
All I asked was to see what WillyT did that was wrong. Octafish Mar 2016 #374
She helped get CHIP, the children's health bill, passed. That helped families pnwmom Mar 2016 #447
I find this disturbing Skittles Mar 2016 #363
I won't miss him nor his racist and homophobic attitude. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #413
oh listen to YOU Skittles Mar 2016 #420
Never claimed to..that's you and your limited comprehension... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #427
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Mar 2016 #366
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
You mean a gop troll? Maybe. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #372
Or a Brock troll. My own suspicion is that Brock recruited a lot of the so-called "Bernie Bros". Ken Burch Mar 2016 #373
I think not. He seemed very committed to Sanders. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #375
He would need to present like that to be effective as a troll. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #376
Yes many Sanders supporters did call him out. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #377
Agreed on that. n/t. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #378
Do you think all the people defending him are just posing as Sanders supporters too? N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2016 #477
The gymnastics around here is amazing. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #493
Not all, but a preponderent number. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #508
What about the 50+ that Rec'd the original post and the 70+ that rec'd ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #492
No. They were 50 people. They were wrong. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #506
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
I meant no offense to you or to anyone else. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #644
Republican authoritarianism infecting Dem party.. paving whereisjustice Mar 2016 #387
Good post! kath Mar 2016 #437
If you spend all of your time bashing Democrats, you should be banned Democat Mar 2016 #450
Perfect example of the authoritarianism message police... is this the DNC propaganda site whereisjustice Mar 2016 #460
There are sites like Free Republic if someone wants to bash Democrats Democat Mar 2016 #468
Lol. Clinton is a horrible, horrible candidate. She should whereisjustice Mar 2016 #528
This message was self-deleted by its author Overseas Mar 2016 #391
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
I appreciate your comments senseandsensibility Mar 2016 #404
Willy could never argue a point. kwassa Mar 2016 #408
You think he was banned because he was disagreeable?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #414
+1000 We either have free speech or we don't. nt snappyturtle Mar 2016 #455
Of course we don't. This is a moderated forum. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2016 #478
LOL! I know what would happen. Even when I tried with a less controversial subject to snappyturtle Mar 2016 #513
What happened to free speech??? Bernblu Mar 2016 #411
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
Free speech on DU = TOS steve2470 Mar 2016 #424
He will be missed. Not by all, but I will miss him. Avalux Mar 2016 #412
"At least for most of us" kath Mar 2016 #438
we are all adults here... wundermaus Mar 2016 #422
.......... steve2470 Mar 2016 #423
So we now know without a doubt the content of a person's heart... wundermaus Mar 2016 #431
News Flash! This isn't a public forum leftofcool Mar 2016 #451
indeed it is a privately owned forum wundermaus Mar 2016 #605
Not aloowing someone to violate the TOS = fascism? johnp3907 Mar 2016 #483
We are all adults, but only some of us post racist screeds after being pnwmom Mar 2016 #500
Segami is still here Go Vols Mar 2016 #425
So sorry to see him go! He was a great poster on here. akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #428
Well, anybody who is African is surprised that WillyT got banned? Am not surprised, it is akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #440
Noooooooooooooo! Pastiche423 Mar 2016 #443
THE PURGE IS REAL billhicks76 Mar 2016 #446
The purge! Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #509
2 days have gone by and you're still here Renew Deal Mar 2016 #641
Because I Walk On Eggshells billhicks76 Mar 2016 #643
bummer proud patriot Mar 2016 #448
He didn't even write it himself, though he did highlight what he thought was important. polly7 Mar 2016 #459
You are free to post ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #496
And you are free to post whatever jibberish you like. polly7 Mar 2016 #499
Thank you for granting me your permission. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #515
War On Drugs Racist billhicks76 Mar 2016 #519
Willy was dumb undergroundpanther Mar 2016 #461
Not surprised and this is not about Willy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #476
+ 1000000000000 !!!!!!!!!!! orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #482
No, it is about Willy and his behavior. kwassa Mar 2016 #505
I will repeat myself nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #510
They should talk to their parents ... kwassa Mar 2016 #511
I know young people cannot think for themselves nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #514
Your reply is indecipherable and completely avoids responding kwassa Mar 2016 #523
Nope it is not nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #524
The key word is delusional. kwassa Mar 2016 #531
Now we go into personal attacks nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #532
You don't respond and claim you do. kwassa Mar 2016 #535
Keep it up nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #536
I will repeat yourself for you. kwassa Mar 2016 #542
I know the school to prison pipeline makes no nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #543
You avoided my question, and the premise of this thread once again. kwassa Mar 2016 #544
Ok, very slowly nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #547
Actually, you are incorrect. Millenials will go for Clinton, not Trump, especially among AAs. kwassa Mar 2016 #557
Some polls are showing that nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #570
Irrelevant on its face, just because it comes out of black folks mouths doesn't make it non racist uponit7771 Mar 2016 #609
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #616
You can pretend that the process is not happening nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #630
The number of people supporting this overtly racist bullshit is heart breaking uponit7771 Mar 2016 #608
I see this more as what is happening within communities nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #625
This isn't face book its DU, and this shit is overtly racist and mostly from Sanders camp. Its still uponit7771 Mar 2016 #626
Well you will be in for a surprise nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #629
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
I will enjoy the show nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #632
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 am so glad I don't participate in these threads A HERETIC I AM Mar 2016 #501
heh. n/t Ellipsis Mar 2016 #512
Longevity doesn't preclude you from doing dumb shit. Arkana Mar 2016 #525
DNC Infiltrated Bernie Campaign In NC billhicks76 Mar 2016 #526
Zero complaints here. tarheelsunc Mar 2016 #533
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #550
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
Lies? There is a screencap at Daily Kos. kath Mar 2016 #552
No I support, Canvass for and donate to Bernie Sanders, not hysteria . orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #553
But it was NOT A LIE, so you should take that part back. See the screencap. kath Mar 2016 #556
What do you mean? Going around and digging up dirt on other posters kcr Mar 2016 #571
Oh, wow. I didn't realize this was the third time she's posted about this. kcr Mar 2016 #587
What I have to say is, not DU kcr Mar 2016 #564
So melman Mar 2016 #581
No kcr Mar 2016 #582
Good. stevil Mar 2016 #584
Call me struggling to fight racism in myself and all other guises, and call me snot Mar 2016 #612
Amnesty Bonobo Mar 2016 #613
That person is not allowed to post anymore Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #639
It's not 'Stockholm Syndrome'. In this particular case it is 'antisemitism'. w4rma Mar 2016 #614
These periodic purges Turbineguy Mar 2016 #628
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
Food fight! Food fight! So Far From Heaven Mar 2016 #638
Dang. He'd beeh here almost as long as I have, and had about as many posts. KamaAina Mar 2016 #637
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