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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: My 10,000 Post & Almost 12 years on DU! [View all]nolabels
(13,133 posts)61. Sometimes the individual just might just want to stay away from the tribe
Finding yourself on a planet with 5 billion+ rapacious locusts trailing you could become a daunting task. No need to flaunt at people who think they need no answer, they often get whats coming to them more sooner than later.
Absolutes and puritanical leaning is also kind of nonsense kind of idea, but letting it play out when the herd is at a gallop makes more sense.
And many congrats on 50,000+ posts in advance
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"If Hillary Clinton becomes the Democratic nominee, I will not be able to support her"
Tarc
May 2016
#1
I've been here almost as long, but post way less. Congratulations, Ida - you've long been ...
ebayfool
May 2016
#3
I always enjoy reading your posts, but this time I fear you have missed a very big point.
shraby
May 2016
#6
I only trust her to place a Supreme Court nominee that will vote to uphold citizens united
Dragonfli
May 2016
#13
From another twelve year member that just recently reached 10,00 posts and have similar concerns
Dragonfli
May 2016
#11
Thank you so much for beautiful post. Very rare nowadays to find a truly intelligent
kgnu_fan
May 2016
#15
You just gave me a 'frisson' of realization and put in the perfect description!
ebayfool
May 2016
#100
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2016
#42
#10,028: I love that quote - it speaks to so much of the struggle to stand up
IdaBriggs
May 2016
#81
Did you ever think when you started that this place would become about Clintons sex life....
NCTraveler
May 2016
#76
I came to DU at the exact time you did! I was so hopeful that John Kerry would win and
CTyankee
May 2016
#92