Please join me in a DU shout-out to Bluebear

[JeffR]

As if it weren't enough that you're an incredibly prolific, hugely valuable member of DU...

As if it weren't enough that you're smart, rational and witty...

As if it weren't enough that you have a virtual mantel full of DUzy Awards...

As if all that weren't enough, there was this post:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1675544

Bravo to you, Bluebear.

C'mon up to commie Toronto sometime with your partner. There's a couple of Murkan expats up here who'd be happy to help you throw a wedding party anytime.

[Behind the Aegis]

1. BLUEBEAR ROCKS!

:toast:

[Swamp Rat]

2. Woohoo!!!

:hi:

[The Straight Story]

3. Kicking for BlueBear, we don't always see eye to eye, but

we are civil to one another and don't carry grudges from thread to thread.

The most pleasant person I have ever argued with here.

Hugs for ya!

[Ghost in the Machine]

4. Shout!

and :kick:

[Heidi]

5. If there were a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED button, I'd use it for Bluebear.

:yourock:

[WildEyedLiberal]

6. Bluebear is teh awesome.

Kicking for Bluebear!

[Skittles]

7. PT IS AWESOME !!!

SO SAYETH SKITTLES !!!

[NanceGreggs]

8. Yes, yes, YES!!!

Hey, Bluebear ...

:yourock:

[Bluebear]

9. I feel like when someone orders a birthday cake for you at the restaurant.

I'm 'aw shucks' at the commotion :blush: but I love you guys back :)

[JeffR]

10. Way overdue tribute

and to know you're "aw shucksin'": priceless.:evilgrin:

[Beerboy]

11. Newb shout-out to Bluebear!

I met him on the Sgt. Kenneth Butler thread authored by jhain last Sat.
He threw a question or theory out there about a Cpl. Ken Butler of NC if it could be the same guy, but any confusion was quickly cleared away by yours truly, and Bluebear wasn't in the least bit nasty to a newb offering clarification and/or correction.
Happy to add a shout for Bluebear!
:toast:

[madrchsod]

12. why of course...we all loves bluebear...

[Heidi]

13. Kick.

:kick:

[saltpoint]

14. Jesus, JeffR, here you are offering well-deserved praise for one of the

best people on these boards.

What kind of attitude is that?!

Bluebear not only rocks in every respect generally, he positively soars in his music collection. If you want an uplifting and genuine conversation about music generally and Joni Mitchell especially, and you don't engage Bluebear to this end, you are definitely a fool, cuz he's the best there is.

[lonestarnot]

15. B.B.

:toast:

[Vinca]

16. That was a great post, Bluebear, and sums up the situation well.

I'm sure the list is actually a whole lot longer and has been blessed by Rev. Ted. Their whole "sanctity of marriage" argument is ludicrous. I can't imagine how any person's marriage - gay or straight - would affect my marriage. It pisses me off that gays and lesbians are treated as "eeeee-vel" by this crowd when, all the while, they're off having anonymous sex with any live body in a public restroom. Kudos to you, Bluebear.

[smoogatz]

17. K&R

Agreed. Bluebear is one of DU's best.

[Richard Steele]

18. K&R for Bluebear!

[Forkboy]

19. Hear hear!!!!

Bluebear is one of the reasons DU is so cool.

[sinkingfeeling]

20. Rah, Rah, Bluebear!!

[Sparkly]

21. Yay, Bluebear!

:yourock:

[yardwork]

22. Shout out!

:toast:

[Canuckistanian]

23. Yahoo, Bluebear!

One of our most valued members!

A toast to you, sir!
:toast:

[DeepModem Mom]

24. Thank you, BLUE!

[emdee]

25. Bluebear is one of my favorite Duers!

I don't post much but read often - Bluebear is one of my favorite people at this site!
emdee

[Uncle Joe]

26. Bluebear does indeed rock!

:yourock:

[Duncan Grant]

27. Bravo, Bluebear!

:yourock:

Intellect and wit: an irresistible combination. :*

[Lars39]

28. Well-deserved praised !

Bluebear :yourock:

[AlCzervik]

29. Yay Bluebear and thanks Jeffr for this thread.

[Solly Mack]

30. I adore Bluebear

[Madspirit]

31. Bluebear is the BEST...k&r...n/t

[lala_rawraw]

32. kick for bluebear!!!

[verse18]

33. Bluebear, you are much appreciated.

[Toasterlad]

34. I Love the Bear

:hug:

[Madspirit]

35. kicking again....for our Bluebear...n/t

[Coexist]

36. sending love to Bluebear!

[blondeatlast]

37. Regards to one of my best DU buddies!

Here's to you, BB! :toast:

[Sapphocrat]

38. With pleasure.

Bluebear ROCKS! :headbang:

[Midlodemocrat]

39. Bluebear is the shizzit. He rocks. I ADORE him.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

40. My friend Bluebear

A DU staple and treasure.

All the best to you and your partner from the National Society of Unrepentant Wiseasses, Philadelphia Chapter. AKA Me :)

Just opened the doors today. Still waiting for the letterhead to arrive from Office Max. :silly:

:hi: :hug: :pals: :loveya:

[complain jane]

41. Yay Bluebear!

That post rocks!

[Ms. Clio]

42. Hurray for Bluebear!

Thanks for all you DU! Bravissimo!

This thread is R'd, natch!
:toast:
:applause:
:woohoo:
:yourock:

[Bluebear]

43. ***LOVE AND SOLIDARITY TO YOU ALL***

[BlooInBloo]

55. :)

[HughMoran]

44. Big fan of Bluebear here too!

Always fair, always biased! A shining example of a DU's finest!

[Lifelong Protester]

45. I'm a fan of Bluebear

an anyone who speaks out for their rights. I read the original post last night, but didn't post anything, however, I want to be counted as a supporter.
Sick and tired of hypocrits preaching how we should live. I just don't get the hoo-ha about gay marriage, it sure isn't any 'threat' to me.

Anyway, you go Bluebear, and know here at least, we are standing with you for your rights as a loving human being.

[motocicleta]

46. Hear hear for bluebear, and for jeffr

and for cboy4, etc. This lands close to home for me, and LGBT rights will always be so.

K n R.

[EFerrari]

47. Oh, yes.

:toast:

[havocmom]

48. Bluebear is a real human being and that post is awesome!

Not enough real human beings around, but he is one of the best.

[bullwinkle428]

49. Bluebear could teach a course on kicking ass and taking names!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[mzmolly]

50. Bluebear "RAWKS!!"

And so do you JeffR. :toast: to you both.

[John Q. Citizen]

51. Bluebear is one of the goodguys! Shout out! Yeah!

[Blue_Tires]

52. k+r

[BlooInBloo]

53. Bluebear gets my vote for something cool I know not what.

[Lex]

54. I *heart* Bluebear.

And he knows it. :grouphug:

[me b zola]

56. Bluebear!

:toast:

[nam78_two]

57. K&R

Oh hells yeah! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Bluebear :yourock:!

[flygal]

58. I always click on Bluebears posts

And the PSA was awesome! Love ya Bluebear - congrats on 22 years!

[Stephanie]

59. Come down to NYC!

C'mon! :hi:

xx
S

[Ken Burch]

60. Hear, Hear!

Bluebear in '08!

[JI7]

61. kick for bluebear

[DeSwiss]

62. Bluebear!!!!

Sorry I missed your post, but as usual you said it with a style truly your own. I lift my glass. And look forward to the day we're all free...

DeSwiss :)

[catrose]

63. You make me want to SHOUT! eom