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In reply to the discussion: I will definitely be leaving Democratic Underground but wanted to say goodbye first. [View all]freshwest
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I have used Ignore a lot as it's a waste of time with some people. The lies and distortions, always ready with a knife for Obama's back, they cut many of us.
I used to post on a site that was mixed, fought it out with GOPs and LPs and really blatant racists, sexists and homophobes, then came here. After a while, I saw the same atmosphere and a lack of decency to other people. I understand your leaving and not being willing to put up with this.
AAs and others PM'd me because, like me, the groundless, illogical hate of Obama - no real cause - comes from either the race factor or political, is deeply hurtful. We have more people posting that clearly not Dems and don't know about civics.
It's torture and they know it, they enjoy it setting up division. So DU is not fun most of the time and I find myself spending less time, just following news. I don't take this seriously anymore, and half my replies are from people I have on Ignore, as they follow me around and spit vitriol.
There is liberal racism, just as there is disdain of the poor, elderly, or the other. I've said too much already, and regret that you are leaving.