2016 Postmortem

Tierra_y_Libertad

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42. The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe

Sun May 8, 2016, 09:27 PM

May 2016

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche

If all of us who refuse to conform and pledge our support to Hillary are bounced out of here, it's gonna be a bit lonely for the party purists.

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My 10,000 Post & Almost 12 years on DU! [View all] IdaBriggs May 2016 OP

"If Hillary Clinton becomes the Democratic nominee, I will not be able to support her" Tarc May 2016 #1

Vote for "I made a Mistake" bahrbearian May 2016 #17

Congratulations for getting the first reply Matariki May 2016 #36

/tips cap Tarc May 2016 #39

Don't know about the 9999, but what goes on Hortensis May 2016 #89

#10,035: Briefly unhiding you to write a "thank you note" -- IdaBriggs May 2016 #91

/slow clap Tarc May 2016 #94

Why would you want to stay WhiteTara May 2016 #101

Congrats on 10,000 posts and 12 years! bigwillq May 2016 #2

#10,001: Thank you for your awesome bouncy congratulations! IdaBriggs May 2016 #43

I've been here almost as long, but post way less. Congratulations, Ida - you've long been ... ebayfool May 2016 #3

#10,002: Thank you -- and I almost missed it, too! IdaBriggs May 2016 #44

What a heartfelt, honest and kind post CoffeeCat May 2016 #4

#10,003: Thank you so much! IdaBriggs May 2016 #45

That is too sweet CoffeeCat May 2016 #57

congrats on your perseverance MFM008 May 2016 #5

What if she tells you she's a liar? Fawke Em May 2016 #37

. leeroysphitz May 2016 #60

I always enjoy reading your posts, but this time I fear you have missed a very big point. shraby May 2016 #6

Depends if your state counts Duckhunter935 May 2016 #10

I only trust her to place a Supreme Court nominee that will vote to uphold citizens united Dragonfli May 2016 #13

#10,004: Thank you for your kind words, and sharing your concerns. IdaBriggs May 2016 #46

Congratulations pmorlan1 May 2016 #7

#10,005: Thank you! IdaBriggs May 2016 #47

Back at you! pmorlan1 May 2016 #112

Congratulations, Ida! Love reading your posts! nt 2cannan May 2016 #8

#10,006: Thank you! That means a lot! IdaBriggs May 2016 #48

Awesome achievement Duckhunter935 May 2016 #9

#10,007: Thank you! IdaBriggs May 2016 #49

From another twelve year member that just recently reached 10,00 posts and have similar concerns Dragonfli May 2016 #11

10,008: Thank you! I know I am not the only one... IdaBriggs May 2016 #50

You are much loved! Congrats for your many years here as 7wo7rees May 2016 #12

#10,009: Thank you -- there are days when I wonder! Lol! IdaBriggs May 2016 #51

Congrats. bvar22 May 2016 #14

#10,010: Thank you! One of the nicest things about the Democratic Party IdaBriggs May 2016 #53

Thank you so much for beautiful post. Very rare nowadays to find a truly intelligent kgnu_fan May 2016 #15

#10,011: Thank you so much! IdaBriggs May 2016 #55

You need to thank me too, because you wouldn't have made it past a week OKNancy May 2016 #16

Oh jeeze! MelissaB May 2016 #26

#10,012: Truth! Thank you so much for that! IdaBriggs May 2016 #58

Ditto on that Sky Masterson May 2016 #18

#10,013: Thank you! IdaBriggs May 2016 #59

Hillary will be the best Democratic president in decades. JaneyVee May 2016 #19

way to throw Pesident Obama Duckhunter935 May 2016 #30

...to the 1 percent. Fawke Em May 2016 #38

#10,036: We obviously disagree, but different opinions happen on IdaBriggs May 2016 #93

Congratulations on 10,000 Armstead May 2016 #20

#10,014: Thank you, especially because as one of the oldest members IdaBriggs May 2016 #62

Thanks... Armstead May 2016 #65

Congrats and rock on, IdaBriggs! Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #21

#10,015: Thank you -- and I am sorry for your 2005 loss. IdaBriggs May 2016 #63

Do another in similar form for 1008. . . that's the spiritual number pdsimdars May 2016 #22

#10,016: Well, that one became a "thank you note" for a fellow IdaBriggs May 2016 #64

Congradulations on your 10,000 posts and strong Democratic values IdaBriggs. PufPuf23 May 2016 #23

#10,017: Thank you! We are an opinionated group of people, IdaBriggs May 2016 #66

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2016 #24

#10,018: Thank you! Peace unto you as well. IdaBriggs May 2016 #67

Congratulations, Ida! MelissaB May 2016 #25

#10,019: Thank you! There are people I "look for" in threads and -- IdaBriggs May 2016 #68

Congratulations Ida. kstewart33 May 2016 #27

#10,020: Thank you! One of the joys of being on an actual "discussion board" IdaBriggs May 2016 #69

Congratulations on... Mike Nelson May 2016 #28

This is a classy post Armstead May 2016 #41

#10,021: Thank you for your kind, classy words, Mike! IdaBriggs May 2016 #70

Rock and Roll is here to stay! Agony May 2016 #29

#10,022: Thank you for your support! IdaBriggs May 2016 #71

To some of those we have lost. pat_k May 2016 #31

Klephra Armstead May 2016 #40

Yes... kgnu_fan May 2016 #56

#10,023: And so many others, all missed! IdaBriggs May 2016 #73

You express so well what many of us feel. Punkingal May 2016 #32

#10,024: Thank you! You've also done more than one post IdaBriggs May 2016 #74

Thank you, that means a lot to me! Punkingal May 2016 #111

congrats! shanti May 2016 #33

#10,025: Thank you, and yes! IdaBriggs May 2016 #75

In 2008 I know there was no "purge".. moriah May 2016 #34

#10,026: To be honest, with my twins being born in late February of 2007, IdaBriggs May 2016 #78

I try to be a good example, and yes, I miss rules. moriah May 2016 #82

I can relate to this post so much Matariki May 2016 #35

#10,027: Thank you, and the shock to my perception of Clinton IdaBriggs May 2016 #80

You just gave me a 'frisson' of realization and put in the perfect description! ebayfool May 2016 #100

Wow! THANK YOU! What an unbelievable compliment! IdaBriggs May 2016 #106

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #42

Sometimes the individual just might just want to stay away from the tribe nolabels May 2016 #61

#10,028: I love that quote - it speaks to so much of the struggle to stand up IdaBriggs May 2016 #81

Ida, also been here about that time. Also cannot support HRC in the GE. EndElectoral May 2016 #52

#10,029: Thank you; we are not alone. IdaBriggs May 2016 #84

Clinton was left to Obama in 2008. joshcryer May 2016 #54

#10,030: People change, and what we want changes, too. IdaBriggs May 2016 #85

Congrats on the 10,000th, Ida! KoKo May 2016 #72

#10,031: Thank you, Koko! It is a very strange place to be, indeed! IdaBriggs May 2016 #86

Did you ever think when you started that this place would become about Clintons sex life.... NCTraveler May 2016 #76

#10,037: Thank you for linking to those posts - I am very proud of them! IdaBriggs May 2016 #95

Glad you're here! redwitch May 2016 #77

#10,032: Thank you! And you as well! IdaBriggs May 2016 #87

congrats unapatriciated May 2016 #79

#10,033: Thank you, and I totally understand! IdaBriggs May 2016 #88

You're on my short list of must read posters. Juicy_Bellows May 2016 #83

#10,034: Thank you and what a wonderful thing to say! IdaBriggs May 2016 #90

I came to DU at the exact time you did! I was so hopeful that John Kerry would win and CTyankee May 2016 #92

#10,038: Thank you, and Yes! IdaBriggs May 2016 #96

Ida, you just made my day! CTyankee May 2016 #97

Congrats! #MILESTONE TheBlackAdder May 2016 #98

Thank you! And I love your username! IdaBriggs May 2016 #103

You became a Democrat only three and a half years ago, asuhornets May 2016 #99

The post was long, so you might have missed this bit -- IdaBriggs May 2016 #104

Big tent? You won't even vote for the Democratic nominee...n/t asuhornets May 2016 #107

If it's Hillary, you are right. I have explained why in some detail. IdaBriggs May 2016 #108

You are taking this way to personal... asuhornets May 2016 #109

We have different opinions, which is what happens with people IdaBriggs May 2016 #110

Congratulations, Ida farleftlib May 2016 #102

Thank you so much! IdaBriggs May 2016 #105

Congratulations on your 10,000th post!! I joined at about the same time that you did (27 days later) StevieM May 2016 #113