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chouchou

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168. Give yourself a little time and remember why you came here in the first place.

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Thu Jul 4, 2024, 08:19 PM

Jul 2024

You are a fighter! Please come back!

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A Very Tearful Farewell [View all] NanceGreggs Jul 2024 OP

Please don't leave samplegirl Jul 2024 #1

Most of what I have read at DU PatSeg Jul 2024 #77

I have see a number of anti biden posts wnich i think SHOULD NOT Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #92

Wishing you comfort and heart's ease. Been on a million juries, alerts on those posts. mahina Jul 2024 #2

This is very important information. This should be a message from DU leaders to all DU members SupportSanity Jul 2024 #166

Please stay and fight. Mister Ed Jul 2024 #3

The most important objective is beating TCF. Voltaire2 Jul 2024 #4

My 1st reaction was 'Naturally. Everything else is falling apart, so naturally here's one more..." lostnfound Jul 2024 #5

NanceGreggs, if you leave, you leave the rest of us who feel as you do... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #6

I share your dismay. madamesilverspurs Jul 2024 #7

Rec'd because you have been such a great DU'er BeyondGeography Jul 2024 #8

Oh No, Nance! I know what you mean by Cha Jul 2024 #9

Please don't go, Dear Nance solara Jul 2024 #10

Don't go for good. Just take some time. It is a applegrove Jul 2024 #11

I don't like this sort of defeatist attitude. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #12

Defeatist is strong language. This is a damn yorkster Jul 2024 #68

Best you excuse yourself from this discussion then. Nance is an old & much valued friend of 20 years... Hekate Jul 2024 #81

Thank you. niyad Jul 2024 #145

No one here is being defeatist. n/t hlthe2b Jul 2024 #117

Cold mahina Jul 2024 #128

See post 143. niyad Jul 2024 #144

Please don't be gone for long Easterncedar Jul 2024 #13

I feel the same. I don't want to lose our country. Fight with us. we can do it Jul 2024 #14

Back when I lurked for years, you were DU. Think it was called Nance Rants? betsuni Jul 2024 #15

No need for straw men. Oof. themaguffin Jul 2024 #16

Don't be bamboozled by the bots BoRaGard Jul 2024 #17

The majority of us are complaining about outside sources: LeftInTX Jul 2024 #18

Not to say your post was premature, but please consider the following: DFW Jul 2024 #19

I noticed that too. Low post count, long time member LeftInTX Jul 2024 #53

Exactly. They're here, but they ain't all us. DFW Jul 2024 #59

Geez, here comes the McCarthyism notemason Jul 2024 #103

Perhaps this discussion is not where you need to be just now Hekate Jul 2024 #105

Wow notemason Jul 2024 #107

Amazing that on a discussion board, in a subforum called Rob H. Jul 2024 #169

For you to have used that term as a response to DFW's post suggests to me niyad Jul 2024 #146

Your response suggests to me notemason Jul 2024 #148

. . . . niyad Jul 2024 #150

I also think you need to read DFW's posts. shrike3 Jul 2024 #170

THANK YOU, DFW. elleng Jul 2024 #90

Why were the anti posts allowed to be posted then. Strong measures are needed to keep du strong Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #94

Deleting someone else's post is a drastic measure DFW Jul 2024 #102

And maybe they dont. Anger is too much to be seen here now, i think. Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #110

It a post is deliberately and aggressively against the terms of service DFW Jul 2024 #112

Thank you for your voice. In the moment you are not only wise and experienced, but gentle... Hekate Jul 2024 #96

Yep. I just interacted with one of them. Who proceeded to spew right-wing talking points. shrike3 Jul 2024 #111

The reveal their true colors soon enough, don't they? n/t DFW Jul 2024 #114

They sure do. All while proclaiming their innocence. shrike3 Jul 2024 #115

They always proclaim their innocence DFW Jul 2024 #116

Thank you so much! niyad Jul 2024 #151

Thank you DFW. AllyCat Jul 2024 #175

I had emptied out my ignore list. It's building back up again now. woodsprite Jul 2024 #20

My ignore list SilverDawg Jul 2024 #22

I assumed (wrongly, maybe) that the debate would change nobody's mind. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2024 #21

... spanone Jul 2024 #23

Please stay. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #24

I have always enjoyed your posts and your thoughtful analysis of issues. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #25

How is your message different than the ones you're denouncing? Renew Deal Jul 2024 #26

Loyalty goes both ways, & we're all doing the best we can with what we've got. Especially when depleted... Hekate Jul 2024 #104

Exavtly! niyad Jul 2024 #149

Yes, it is very frustrating. NT Patton French Jul 2024 #27

I came back here looking for truth and some stability babsbunny Jul 2024 #28

I wish I had better expectations bigtree Jul 2024 #29

I'm glad I'm not the only one. shrike3 Jul 2024 #69

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #108

Barbarians at the gate bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #30

I feel the same. Have stoped posting and trying to stay in sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #31

Yea, it's been a tough time. Biophilic Jul 2024 #32

DU needs your voice! GoneOffShore Jul 2024 #33

I don't think you should leave because people are disagreeing. That's the way Democrats are. Vinca Jul 2024 #34

Please don't leave! Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #35

I wish you would stay... 2naSalit Jul 2024 #36

This is beautiful, Tuna. I hope Nance reads what her friends are saying... Hekate Jul 2024 #120

I know exactly how you feel. edisdead Jul 2024 #37

If you leave, who will speak for me? slingsam Jul 2024 #38

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #121

I know its painful to watch/see that stuff. Believe me. BootinUp Jul 2024 #39

Don't leave, please. Plenty of us support Joe and Kamala, and won't quit, ever. Timeflyer Jul 2024 #40

Nance , True Blue American Jul 2024 #41

I agree True Blue American Jul 2024 #42

In these treacherous times, we need your voice of reason now, more than ever dlk Jul 2024 #43

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #130

It is very sad to see you go, Nance. brer cat Jul 2024 #44

They don't belong here. They should all go. You would be missed more than you could imagine. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #45

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #132

I know where you're coming from on this. MineralMan Jul 2024 #46

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #133

NanceGreggs, plz don't go, you are a valued member here on DU, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2024 #47

I put the worst of 'em on ignore. hunter Jul 2024 #48

oh geez, don't go..... Takket Jul 2024 #49

Nance...we need good thinkers and good writers here. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #50

It's been a difficult stretch here on DU mcar Jul 2024 #51

Nance, you are one of the few who "get it." gab13by13 Jul 2024 #52

No!!! rzemanfl Jul 2024 #54

PLEASE do not leave, Nance. You are truly one of our most valued members, niyad Jul 2024 #55

Right behind you. pwb Jul 2024 #56

Please reconsider StarryNite Jul 2024 #57

Nance don't leave .. we need you.. we have been around this corner before.. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #58

Please don't go! Dave says Jul 2024 #60

I've been struggling with the same impulse to leave for a couple of days now. But Beastly Boy Jul 2024 #61

Nance...... essaynnc Jul 2024 #62

I'm sorry to hear that but, Disaffected Jul 2024 #63

You are among the few DUers whose handle I instantly recognize. shrike3 Jul 2024 #64

I am also disgusted by the people who want to get President Biden off the ticket LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #65

Do what gives you peace of mind. blogslug Jul 2024 #66

Respectfully, LLC Jul 2024 #67

What everyone else said, but also please consider Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #70

I prefer you stay and they go! Emile Jul 2024 #71

Please stay! It's always darkest before the dawn Jersey Devil Jul 2024 #72

Those who are questioning Biden are seccumbing to fear & playing into what maga wants. I'm Supporting Joe! NowsTheTime Jul 2024 #73

NanceGreggs, thank you for this post. It actually makes me feel better because I believe you are c-rational Jul 2024 #74

This makes me so sad. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2024 #75

I am with you on this.... FarPoint Jul 2024 #76

There are many people on this board, the majority, who support Biden. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #78

I wish that you would reconsider leaving DU Niagara Jul 2024 #79

I believe I have read almost all, if not all of your posts over the years. llmart Jul 2024 #80

I can relate hermetic Jul 2024 #82

I'm still Ridin' With Biden. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #83

Yep republianmushroom Jul 2024 #97

"All your bags are packed, you're ready to go..." BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #84

You think this is funny, BannonsLiver? Hekate Jul 2024 #156

You've never heard John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane"? BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #162

Wait! H2O Man Jul 2024 #85

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #154

Don't let the door hit you in the @$$ on your way out.... SKKY Jul 2024 #86

+1000 BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #89

We will not CHANGE the result of the primaries. nt BootinUp Jul 2024 #100

We are also a community who cares about each other, SKKY. Hekate Jul 2024 #155

How about we save the vitriol for our actual opponents? hlthe2b Jul 2024 #160

Sorry you feel the need to depart, Nance. elleng Jul 2024 #87

Hello Nance MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #88

Please don't. underpants Jul 2024 #91

Like primary season... moondust Jul 2024 #93

Don't blame you vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #95

Please don't go for long. redwitch Jul 2024 #98

Well, that sucks. The circle jerk of doom is exhausting and I find trashing threads helpful. Nevilledog Jul 2024 #99

Have and will miss your rants, they were almost always spot on. burrowowl Jul 2024 #101

Nance - c'mon. You should stay. Algernon Moncrieff Jul 2024 #106

i understand how you feel, Nance. Different Drummer Jul 2024 #109

Please no !! Think about your action. Contact DU management and tell them how you feel. U r too important Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #113

There is a difference in the honest questioning of ..... Kingofalldems Jul 2024 #118

Please don't leave. Just take a break if necessary. I have at times, and a lot of other DUers have as well. highplainsdem Jul 2024 #119

Please stay. pandr32 Jul 2024 #122

Dialogue is so important, Nance. Even disturbing ones. nolabear Jul 2024 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jul 2024 #124

Sorry these discussions bother you so much. Music Man Jul 2024 #125

Please don't give up! kimbutgar Jul 2024 #126

This is a temporary situation. rubbersole Jul 2024 #127

Well, I guess I'm one of those who caused you to leave.... Goodheart Jul 2024 #129

You've been gone before dweller Jul 2024 #131

Nance, you're not the one who needs to go. I've wondered why DU has allowed this s**t to take hold, and why... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2024 #134

💔🪷🪷Nance, I am just about out of words, & others are saying it so much better than I can right now... Hekate Jul 2024 #135

I'm with you Nance snowybirdie Jul 2024 #136

Maybe I'm ForgedCrank Jul 2024 #137

I can't believe this thread GenThePerservering Jul 2024 #138

There is no weakness involved in LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #139

Then just step away - nothing wrong with that nt GenThePerservering Jul 2024 #140

She did the right thing by posting. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #141

And I cannot believe how callous some people are, especially in these fraught, niyad Jul 2024 #143

Please Don't Leave, Nance! Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #142

It's 2016 again bdamomma Jul 2024 #147

Oh my dear Nance . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2024 #152

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #163

I want to add to all the support you are receiving here jmbar2 Jul 2024 #153

🪷🪷🪷 Hekate Jul 2024 #164

Politics isn't for the faint hearted. Autumn Jul 2024 #157

You always say what I want to and can't. Chipper Chat Jul 2024 #158

I hope you reconsider, Nance! We need your voice here! nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #159

Please stay. Moderators removed many of those post. You're one of my favorite posters! Liberty Belle Jul 2024 #161

Stay!!!!!! Eko Jul 2024 #165

Please stay!!!! lotusblossom Jul 2024 #167

Give yourself a little time and remember why you came here in the first place. chouchou Jul 2024 #168

I came back recently after a break - TBF Jul 2024 #171

I hear you. But I wish you would stay. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #172

This is heartbreaking malaise Jul 2024 #173

Nance you know there is the IGNORE function Skittles Jul 2024 #174

We all share the same Democratic values of fairness for all, to preserve our democracy and planet, and to dump Trump. Doodley Jul 2024 #176

I've decided to become as ruthless as a farmer culling a herd when on jury duty. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #177

The wrong candidate is getting thrown under the bus. Initech Jul 2024 #178