I am leaving for awhile.
I know that in some ways I am breaking my own rules by posting a meta thread, but as a host of this Group, I feel it is warranted in order to explain my taking a break.
I am being alert stalked. I have had three posts hidden in the last few days.
One was for calling out a Clinton supporter who applauded the assault on Sanders in Seattle. Yeah, me asking them what the fuck is wrong with them is over the top? 
The second was during an argument with another Clinton supporter and saying that it was like talking to water to converse with them. Yeah, that was over the top. 
And finally tonight for calling the Clinton's narcissists, which they have demonstrated that they both are. 
Fuck it. I am sick of the bullshit. I am sick of the false accusations against Sanders supporters. I am sick of countless lies, distortions, and rat-fucking.
I am involved here locally with Sanders supporters and will continue to be so. I do not know, however, how long I need to be away from here. It is toxic, and I long ago stopped being around toxic situations and people. If the other hosts and group members want me to step down as a host due to the hides and the need to be away from here for awhile, I will resign. Please just let me know here or in PM.
I will not be surprised if my post must be locked. I would likely let it be for awhile and then do the same myself.
Keep fighting the good fight here, and I will see y'all in a while. 
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and take a break..... hey while on a break can you organize our pinned threads in this group? Some could be consolidated or combined but it would take some work and agreement with other hosts
If you you have a smart phone be sure to view the group's forum in that small format and you will see what I mean that 10 pins are too many.
I had 4 strikes a while back from attacks but cooled my jets and didn't respond to provocateurs trying to get a reaction from me.
Take some R and R you deserve it
and if other hosts agree, I will make that my contribution while I take a break from posting after this thread runs its course.
if neededWhich is why I find it handy.
You summed up all my vast, wandering, half-coherent thoughts on the subject in one short sweet sentence!
align with HRC b/c that makes some kind of sense to them to get their Centrist candidates elected, then yes. Precisely.
btw -- watch your local races for the exact same bullshit.
I don't hide posts unless I absolutely have to - i.e., personal attacks. As far as I'm concerned, you can spout ideas all day long - and I might not agree with any of them - but as long as you're not personally and deliberately bullying someone, I'll let you slide. I also don't alert much, I just shake my head. 
People spend their time planning payback and waiting for the opportunity to eventually slide home their riposte.
The back and forth should be kept to the issues, with reasoned responses.
That's how you win an argument! lol
kinda like Aerosmith not "getting" Spinal Tap 
I don't normally swoon over anybody, but lately it has happened in small doses with Bernie. I knew it was getting out of hand when I found myself envying his wife. But now I'm over it. Really. 
in a slavish adoration that demands nothing -- nothing -- of the candidate. That's why I'm pretty sure it's psychological and based on very strong personal identification. ("She is me and I am her." "If she loses, I lose." "Her victory is my victory." When Elizabeth Warren seemed a little interested in the push for her own candidacy, I was very excited to see her run, and would have supported her to the hilt -- but could not believe the lukewarm response from Hillary supporters. So it's NOT just the "woman" factor; it's that particular woman. This is why I worry about what will happen to them if she loses the nomination. Remember the PUMA phenomenon? This would be worse.
OTOH, there are also Hillary supporters who will vote for her because they believe she is positioned to do battle with the Republicans.
I think most of the Hillary people here at DU belong to the former category.
we'll see how much THEY like it 
Charge up and come back strong.
I know it's wearing. No need to resign IMO. We'll be here when you're ready, unless we need a break too 
scorched earth policy!
May end up taking your lead.
So, I am very good with your using your posting time differently. In any event, each of us has to do whatever they have to do to take care of himself or herself. Personally, I just stay inside the Bernie Group most of the time.
Thank you for performing your host duties as long as you did as well as you did. Take care of yourself and of the Bernie campaign where you are. 
I need a break from posting for at least a short while. I have never tolerated bullies, liars, or smears of people politically or personally very well, and I just don't want to risk a forced time-out.
I will, with other hosts' approval, see about re-organizing the pinned posts here while I am gone.
When I get back, I will be adding a lot of people to Ignore and limiting my posting. I observed without participating here in 2008. I was not an Obama fan and honestly didn't vote for him or McCain that year. I simply sat out. But the rancor, racism, and games I witnessed with the Clinton crowd was disgusting. I honestly didn't expect it to occur again this cycle or this soon.
What is most important is the Sander's campaign, and this is a great group here. Thanks. 
whatever you want to do in the group. We will be here when you get back and no I'm not going to lock this post. You spoke the truth, some of us are being alerted on.
Apparently I am not. An alert because I did not vote in 2008.
I have been adding Clinton's supporters to my Ignore list all morning. Unfortunately I only have 15 slots of Jury Blacklist. I have no idea if I covered the ones targeting me.
This right is here why I won't be posting for a while. Wretched if fucking right. 
I learned how to use ignore list so i don't have to see worst of them.
they dismiss anything said about hillary as hate and right wing lies.
Bernie was called the amendment king in congress for getting more amendements passed and has worked withr epublicans to help
veterians yet now he hasn't done anything in congress
and is coaliton builder
if you want more of republicans and corporate
dems screwing the 99% over then yeah she can build a coaliton
I may only be 41 but i just don't have patience for corporate dem crap anymore.of course as disabled american on SSI,Medicaid,and
food stamps I know the one who will fight for those like me isn't hillary.
but remember that their ultimate goal is to shut you up so by leaving you save them the effort of twisting 2 more hides. Just place them on ignore and stick to more intelligent, honest conversation. Their number was up in 2008 and this is just an uglier replay of going against more leftwing posters and candidates with anything they can.
A simple rule: don't engage crazy- especially desperate crazy.
Put about 20 people on ignore to snuff out their toxic lies and DU looks again like a site where 85% of its members support Sanders and intelligent, civil conversations are going on.
I hope you'll be back real soon
That phrase just came to mind. It was all about the boys, then the boy when one of my brothers was like me interested in music and not interested in playing baseball, basketball and football and then wrestling and golf in between.
It was very male positive but not positive at all. Perhaps oriented would have been a better choice? Whatever. I had no female relatives like you had. It would have been nice. I had 2 boys and neither have married yet but one is close I think. My times with other women are so cherished. It sounds like a heavenly, supportive way to have grown up. Now that I have gone way beyond the topic I will close with a We agree.
very healthy since matters have heated up. It's like moving from the front of a bar where it's loud and crazy to the backroom where you can have a decent conversation and still party. Hope you don't stay away too long, we need good people like you but I understand how the toxins can be so wearing. All the best with your work for Bernie and see you when you return! Take care. 
I am not even safe in this group as noted above.
So if I can't escape it even in here, then I am definitely right in needing a break from DU.
Thanks for your support!
Do the things that make you happy, and come back when the toxic stuff wears off, TM99.
We don't want meta but we can't ignore elephants in the room. As long as a post doesn't try to have it both ways by way of trying to be clever with half concealed snark I'd consider letting such a post stand.
But I'm not in charge.
Take a break and come back and approach the boards from a different angle. Sanders is winning mind share all over the place and that's cause for distraction to the peace of mind of some. You're backing the winning campaign so, no worries, just come back after a relaxing (hopefully short) break.
So, see you tomorrow?
