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JustAnotherGen

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Fri Jan 31, 2014, 06:32 AM

Jan 2014

Last week I posted - you know who "gets it" - HOF. J17 posted above - They resent the black community for support of the President.

I think that goes for Feminists too - he's not perfect - We need a Paycheck Fairness Act . . . But one of the first things he did as President was honor Lily Ledbetter by signing off on what is in her name.

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I will definitely be leaving Democratic Underground but wanted to say goodbye first. [View all] Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2014 OP

Bye. Scuba Jan 2014 #1

Bye to you too. Number23 Jan 2014 #18

Thanks for not blocking me from the group. Fact is, I didn't notice this was the AA group ... Scuba Jan 2014 #20

Still unnecessary and tacky. And considering how much unwarranted hatred is tossed at this man Number23 Jan 2014 #22

I don't believe I ever attacked LS, or the President, but have been vocal about policy. Scuba Jan 2014 #23

She is as specific as she can be about what her issues are Number23 Jan 2014 #24

Sorry, but I didn't even know LS was black. Scuba Jan 2014 #26

+1 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #58

The "Obama used solder as prop" threads from a couple of days ago . . . brush Jan 2014 #82

This OP really sums up the "soldier as prop" angle Number23 Jan 2014 #91

hoy cow! +100 dionysus Feb 2014 #110

that was awesome, (that first link) Whisp Feb 2014 #116

Well said my dear, well said! JNelson6563 Apr 2014 #126

And if we're "loyal to the POTUS", we know what a special set of challenges.... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #47

While I don't claim to be "intelligencia" of any variety, you're correct .... Scuba Jan 2014 #49

And you might consider that everything I said was absolutely true. White skin = Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #50

+1, but can I add ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #59

"We recognize the (racism in the) pattern because we see it in on daily lives." Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #61

And knowing that ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #64

Go back and read the thread the OP is referring to ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #57

I will miss you JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #2

Sorry to see so many long-time DUers leaving. femmocrat Jan 2014 #3

I am sad to read this. redwitch Jan 2014 #4

That's too bad. bravenak Jan 2014 #5

you shouldn't have to fight NJCher Jan 2014 #6

Something I have been saying for a long time.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #76

I'm sad to see you go. cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #7

It is all out there in the open, isn't it? They don't even have the decency to try and hide it Number23 Jan 2014 #19

I think that the lack of repercussions is definitely cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #30

Or if not that, Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #36

That would work too! cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #43

Not only that BainsBane Jan 2014 #86

And you and I agree 100% on this Number23 Jan 2014 #92

I'm sad to report... Scootaloo Jan 2014 #78

I think the labels mean little BainsBane Jan 2014 #87

I'm Convinced That Over The Last 5 Years Or So DU Has Been Infiltrated By The Other Side..... global1 Jan 2014 #8

I agree we've been infiltrated, as has the Democratic Party. Scuba Jan 2014 #21

Did you not read post #30? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #60

Amen JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #63

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #66

I actually laughed out loud when I read what you wrote above! JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #69

Giving up? Fighters fight back...... Uben Jan 2014 #9

I don't know JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #11

I agree it's ridiculous.... Uben Jan 2014 #12

This is the AA Group JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #13

Yes, but I only saw it because it was on Latest threads Uben Jan 2014 #15

I respectfully submit ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #73

I would make heavy use of the ignore buton before I made the final decision to quit. Why don't you patricia92243 Jan 2014 #10

+1 Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #37

Yes the anti-Democrat/anti Obama rhetoric has turned me off to the almost point of leaving. lumpy Jan 2014 #77

Don't let them win libodem Jan 2014 #14

excellent suggestion on the ignore button NJCher Jan 2014 #16

Girl, you will get NO argument from me Number23 Jan 2014 #17

And someone alerted on LS on this today JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #27

The person that LS is responding to in that thread is one of about four people on this web site Number23 Jan 2014 #31

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #74

Yep. Back in the day, the admins would put this type of idiocy on freeze Number23 Jan 2014 #75

JAG, can you post those jury results if you still have them?? Number23 Jan 2014 #32

Here you go! JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #33

Okay Juror #6 just won the Internet Number23 Jan 2014 #39

Ta daaaah JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #41

The sad part is that she has a cocoon around her that supports her no matter how... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #51

Her cocoon is as unravelled as s/he is Number23 Jan 2014 #52

It's perplexing that someone can make wild, speculative, unsubstantiated claims... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #55

oh noes.. the treebaggers! dionysus Feb 2014 #111

You know it. It's where they coordinate their attacks. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #114

All I did was JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #65

MJ Threads onpatrol98 Jan 2014 #84

OMG!!! Number23 Jan 2014 #93

+10000 JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #95

You killed it JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #96

Rest up,....... recover, then return to the fight! rdharma Jan 2014 #25

Ahhhh JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #28

I think I saw the thread referred to....... rdharma Jan 2014 #29

Don't hesitate to come back. DU is not perfect but neither is the world. And we get richer applegrove Jan 2014 #34

Interesting how even on a supposedly progressive site HoosierRadical Jan 2014 #35

People Assume I am White on DU because my name is Heather Heather MC Jan 2014 #38

www.longhaircareforum.com Number23 Jan 2014 #40

Not me JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #42

haha my brother got the light eyes Heather MC Jan 2014 #44

love it! JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #45

I love whipping out my fro for special occasions Heather MC Jan 2014 #46

Thank you for completely destroying ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #62

did you think i might be a granny baking cookies? I have heard people assume that's who Bettys are! bettyellen Jan 2014 #88

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #98

Ha, I think the B Crocker sterotype is powerful, LOL. Have been told to use Elizabeth instead in bettyellen Jan 2014 #100

You lived in the Bronx? JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #101

Oh, hell yes. I overlapped all that with your husband and those were some great years. bettyellen Jan 2014 #105

Guessing your age here JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #106

No, I went to Cardinal Spellman- was large + co-ed. The rest of my family went to Msgr Scanlan bettyellen Jan 2014 #107

There can never be a black Becky Heather MC Jan 2014 #102

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #103

HA! bettyellen Jan 2014 #108

omg you are gorgeous!! Skittles Jan 2014 #80

LS71, I sure wish you would reconsider. This has been the goal of a certain group.... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2014 #48

"Their main objective has been to divide & conquer, to drive away any supporters" Number23 Jan 2014 #56

and don't forget using tavis smiley and this fellow as example of how they are down; dionysus Feb 2014 #112

Dammit dion. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2014 #115

see you DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #53

oh, and for those that chirp in and say "where did this happen." DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #54

This DC JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #67

a polite retort DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #70

I'm not sickened by the way Obama has governed JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #72

Love to you! gollygee Jan 2014 #68

I am sorry to see you go. You have always been one of the wisest posters here. freshwest Jan 2014 #71

no, no, do NOT give up Skittles Jan 2014 #79

i don't want you to go , maybe take a break JI7 Jan 2014 #81

"i think there are many who are resentful towards the black community for support of the president" Number23 Jan 2014 #94

Genuinely sorry and sad to hear this. TDale313 Jan 2014 #83

I understand your frustration BainsBane Jan 2014 #85

+1000 JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #97

I will miss your presence here. And cannot blame you at all. bettyellen Jan 2014 #89

Although I'm not African-American... BlueCaliDem Jan 2014 #90

Can't say I blame you one bit Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #99

As other suggesed, use the Ignore button. Also, put certain people on your Jury Blacklist. valerief Jan 2014 #104

In a twisted way, the Zimmerman acquittal was one of the Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #109

I would agree JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #113

You will be missed MrScorpio Feb 2014 #117

Don't say goodbye just See you later. trublu992 Feb 2014 #118

I wish you well heaven05 Feb 2014 #119

I've finished my break and trying this thing out again. No promises, but we'll see how it goes... Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2014 #120

good to see you back ! steve2470 Apr 2014 #121

Welcome back! BainsBane Apr 2014 #122

Welcome back ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #123

You made me laugh! I'm definitely proceeding with caution. So far, so good. Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2014 #128

Glad to see you back JustAnotherGen Apr 2014 #124

Glad to see you! Please use Ignore, it's bug spray! I couldn't bear it here without it... freshwest Apr 2014 #125

Thanks! She looks like my precious kitty! Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2014 #127

Glad you enjoyed the kitteh! And it was rather tough here last night. I used the Ignore function. freshwest Apr 2014 #129

I'm a little late to the goodbye party, LS.. Cha Apr 2014 #130