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Let's cool it a bit [View all] LeonidPlanck Jul 27 OP
Appreciate your attempt to herd the cats, but...well...good luck with that... Wounded Bear Jul 27 #1
Agreed. Better to just marvel at all the wall scratching and water glass tipping. PeaceWave Jul 27 #117
Fuck that. Think. Again. Jul 27 #2
Correct...... democratsruletheday Jul 27 #67
Sadly you LeonidPlanck Jul 27 #126
The thing is I kind of like being a dick in regards to MAGA, virulent the right wing and those who for some reason Demsrule86 Jul 28 #180
In our system Scubamatt Jul 28 #173
Ditto malaise Jul 27 #75
TFG stands for "The Former Guy," Biden's term. Ocelot II Jul 27 #3
Actually, the person who coined the term "The Former Guy" was Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC. madaboutharry Jul 27 #33
Biden had a different term: TSF (The Sick Fuck) bsiebs Jul 27 #53
Biden started calling him 'The Former Guy' in February, 2021. Self Esteem Jul 27 #81
Somehow my coining the term TNP never caught on Bucky Jul 28 #174
Given Biden's history of using a different word RandomNumbers Jul 28 #198
Yeah. LeonidPlanck Jul 27 #78
I don't know when Wallace used the term but Biden used it originally in February, 2021: Self Esteem Jul 27 #80
oh oh bdamomma Jul 27 #100
You didn't get it wrong at all Niagara Jul 27 #138
Oh, I didn't know it was Biden at a hot mike!... electric_blue68 Jul 27 #143
I've said about the same, minus the Ph.D, but haven't made a dent. mahina Jul 27 #4
It seems LeonidPlanck Jul 27 #68
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It's getting hard to tell. Dave Bowman Jul 28 #153
It seems likely...don't how it could be more insulting and condescending... Demsrule86 Jul 28 #185
Sure seems so. Why would anyone bother? mahina Jul 28 #191
You're right, some do seem to be working for the other team.... Think. Again. Jul 27 #74
Never Again BlueInPhilly Jul 27 #134
And may Donald Hitler Trump who wants to kill our democracy rot in shit. Deek1935 Jul 28 #176
I'm angry. Very angry Happy Hoosier Jul 28 #190
I propose LeonidPlanck Jul 29 #217
What "truth" is there behind the MAGAts? NONE. Happy Hoosier Jul 29 #219
No Keepthesoulalive Jul 27 #5
LOL. Ditto B.See Jul 27 #14
+1 Dave Bowman Jul 28 #154
Thanks... says this NYC'r. We knew. electric_blue68 Jul 28 #168
Blunt language, as you propose LeonidPlanck Jul 29 #214
... orange jar Jul 27 #6
artistic license, as it were. B.See Jul 27 #16
I tend to agree with Mark Twain SCantiGOP Jul 27 #55
Often but not always. Check out this video. Crunchy Frog Jul 27 #113
Exactly I do find it cathartic. BlueKota Jul 27 #86
Ty. Didn't know that about the elites. Always learning something from DU. electric_blue68 Jul 28 #167
It's also been suggested that an effective way to diminish the power of a dictator... Think. Again. Jul 27 #87
And in some countries... TommyT139 Jul 27 #130
Oh, boy! LeonidPlanck Jul 29 #215
Seriously, a lecture? CrispyQ Jul 27 #7
Fucking A! Dave Bowman Jul 28 #157
And if we trash talk, what f'ing business is of theirs or anyone's? Demsrule86 Jul 28 #186
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THANK YOU!! newdayneeded Jul 28 #207
Sure! LeonidPlanck Jul 29 #212
The convicted felon and rapist is exactly what I call him ms liberty Jul 27 #8
Leave again if you don't like it. Jirel Jul 27 #9
I hope you don't mind if I steal "couchfuck" from you. orange jar Jul 27 #11
Yeesh. It's this kind of response that OP is talking about. PeaceWave Jul 27 #13
Wrlcone to du obamanut2012 Jul 27 #39
Noticed that. orangecrush Jul 28 #156
Oh dear me! Sky Jewels Jul 27 #122
Where's the fainting couch that JD screwed? JanMichael Jul 28 #177
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No n/t kcr Jul 27 #10
Lol! demmiblue Jul 27 #12
ROFLMAO! Dave Bowman Jul 28 #158
I ain't going high, pal. PCIntern Jul 27 #15
Trump offers two things - facism and... lame54 Jul 27 #17
He could bdamomma Jul 27 #105
The question is. . . UniqueUserName Jul 28 #172
He could bdamomma Jul 27 #106
Good God Yall! Brenda Jul 27 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author ProfessorGAC Jul 27 #45
I think you misunderstood my post. Brenda Jul 27 #50
Totally My Fault ProfessorGAC Jul 27 #54
No problem! Brenda Jul 27 #61
Let's be polite to the fascists and racists?!?! Alpeduez21 Jul 27 #19
Now THAT'S the eloquence we need! Think. Again. Jul 27 #90
I couldn't have said it better. appmanga Jul 27 #125
Our "opponent" wants us all dead. GoCubsGo Jul 27 #20
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Really? Many, many, many? GoCubsGo Jul 27 #28
MIRT obamanut2012 Jul 27 #41
Thanks for the concern orange jar Jul 27 #44
I don't remember people saying that. debm55 Jul 27 #49
Yup. Most of us were happy he survived. GoCubsGo Jul 27 #56
Obvious troll is obvious sarisataka Jul 27 #52
LOL Skittles Jul 27 #58
You are seriously wrong. honest.abe Jul 27 #21
The words to describe and identify a person as vile as Hitler DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 27 #22
Oh, what a fabulously descriptive phrase.... electric_blue68 Jul 28 #169
TY! OP said he was a mathematician. I figured that would resonate with him. DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 28 #199
You're right re: using the word - magnitude. Didn't catch that... electric_blue68 Jul 28 #209
I'm sorry I said Donald VonShitsispants, not sorry. Arne Jul 27 #23
I need more of that Lulu KC Jul 27 #124
Your profile says you live in a very liberal state Maeve Jul 27 #24
Trump is a child raping, murdering mother fucker. onecaliberal Jul 27 #26
Dixie Chicks - Not Ready to be Nice magicarpet Jul 27 #132
You said "shit." I'm about to get the vapors. dameatball Jul 27 #27
Yes because poop is more acceptable than shit BlueKota Jul 28 #183
Who are you trying to impress by being nice? Klarkashton Jul 27 #29
Hit and run post? orange jar Jul 27 #30
Infantile??? Bundbuster Jul 27 #31
They might not like us and look up to us senseandsensibility Jul 27 #40
Thanks for sharing your opinion ecstatic Jul 27 #32
Well sure, staying above the fray is cool senseandsensibility Jul 27 #42
Lolololololololol no, and concern noted obamanut2012 Jul 27 #34
You may not need change in your world bucolic_frolic Jul 27 #35
Indeed. Bubbles happen. dameatball Jul 27 #43
The Democratic party has taken the high road for decades while the fascists have been bulldozing our democracy ImNotGod Jul 27 #36
You've been a member since... this year. Not 23 years ago ColinC Jul 27 #37
I remember that name from a VERY long time ago. niyad Jul 27 #128
I seem to have taken a wrong turn..... getagrip_already Jul 27 #38
I Didn't Need The Lecture ProfessorGAC Jul 27 #46
That's exactly how i feel senseandsensibility Jul 27 #77
Respect Us? ProfessorGAC Jul 27 #82
mmmm, no thanks Skittles Jul 27 #47
how about you do you jcgoldie Jul 27 #48
How about...Pedophile....Rapist....Serial Sex Offender....Wife Beater....Convicted Felon...Thief....Conman... Clouds Passing Jul 27 #51
I use Shit Mouth. LuvLoogie Jul 27 #115
Mr. Planck, madaboutharry Jul 27 #57
it always amazes me what offends them, and what does not Skittles Jul 27 #60
Fuckin nailed it! edisdead Jul 27 #120
Shouldn't it be Dr. Planck BlueInPhilly Jul 27 #135
Yes George's Birthday was 2/22. BlueKota Jul 28 #188
But LeonidPlanck Jul 29 #211
. NewHendoLib Jul 27 #59
LOL Ferrets are Cool Jul 27 #62
I respect your well-appointed post GenThePerservering Jul 27 #63
Welcome back💙 I joined 22 years ago and got inured to the effing language. Still, the community's better than any othe... Hekate Jul 27 #64
Have you even listened to the other side at all? alarimer Jul 27 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband Jul 27 #66
It does me a world of good to see people calling him a motherfucker and Autumn Jul 27 #69
yes. edisdead Jul 27 #121
Let's not and say we did nt Rob H. Jul 27 #70
As I said in another OP mcar Jul 27 #71
Fuck that they go low we go high crap vercetti2021 Jul 27 #72
Please don't come here and tone police people ibegurpard Jul 27 #73
Oh fuck no. ismnotwasm Jul 27 #76
tRump IS an expletive and onscenity Bundbuster Jul 27 #79
I agree with the OP Mossfern Jul 27 #83
Sorry but I hate this man kacekwl Jul 27 #84
No JustAnotherGen Jul 27 #85
Are we allowed to say "Oh fuck" when LuckyCharms Jul 27 #88
lol.. who knew we had Cha Jul 27 #99
Tone policing Cirsium Jul 27 #89
Welcome to our DU family. And thank you for your most informative post. niyad Jul 27 #140
Thanks Cirsium Jul 28 #159
I'd love to hear how you feel about... Think. Again. Jul 27 #91
You know what is worse than saying "motherfucker" choie Jul 27 #92
I don't care, do you? Texasgal Jul 27 #93
Appreciate the tone policing. Brought to mind a post I saw earlier today. Crunchy Frog Jul 27 #94
There wouldn't be much left to read...😆😉 sheshe2 Jul 28 #204
No chomper Jul 27 #95
Brain Storming Dear_Prudence Jul 27 #96
Oh! Rage against the Maga Machine! I love it electric_blue68 Jul 28 #166
Good you got your PHD.. the rest of us who Stayed on DU Cha Jul 27 #97
Welcome back blogslug Jul 27 #98
I can't do that RainCaster Jul 27 #101
Sunday morning canetoad Jul 27 #102
You want MORE breaks for the CONVICT ASSHOLE? Brainfodder Jul 27 #103
Nope, for the same reason many have listed Arthur_Frain Jul 27 #104
I have no threshold for niceties when individuals such as Fuentes et al EarthFirst Jul 27 #107
Lol. Sky Jewels Jul 27 #108
Is this about the 78 year old creepy felon motherfucker or the creepy couch fucking motherfucker? Hermit-The-Prog Jul 27 #109
Cool? We are fighting for the continuation of our Democracy. NoMoreRepugs Jul 27 #110
If you spend some more time here, I think you'll find that... LudwigPastorius Jul 27 #111
7th rec! Niagara Jul 27 #137
Please see this thread: highplainsdem Jul 27 #112
Lol Aviation Pro Jul 27 #114
Fuck. That. Shit! edisdead Jul 27 #116
Trying to be decent while the other guy is dead set on whipping your ass Red Mountain Jul 27 #118
You cannot tolerate the intolerable. I will be horrible to those who are horrible to my country. DFab420 Jul 27 #119
Acknowledged. Eyes rolling like a busy slot machine. Disregarded. TheKentuckian Jul 27 #123
I will stop using the word FUCK kenziemom06 Jul 27 #127
And "Crooked Joe Biden".. So We're Safe! Cha Jul 27 #131
As I tell others who actually dare say to me, "You can't swear at me like that!" niyad Jul 27 #129
Your "concern" is noted. DinahMoeHum Jul 27 #136
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 27 #139
"Ignorant masses"? Kind of early B.See Jul 27 #141
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I'd rather we not be assumed to belong to B.See Jul 27 #145
"I see you edited your post twice. Stutter much?" So have you. B.See Jul 27 #146
Welcome to DU. Plan on being around long? GP6971 Jul 27 #147
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 27 #148
Damn!!! I missed another troll??? niyad Jul 28 #149
Yeah...run of the mill troll. No one special. GP6971 Jul 28 #151
Thank you. Some of them are just too clever by half! niyad Jul 28 #152
Eh, I learned to swear at my mother's knee. greatauntoftriplets Jul 27 #144
Sorry, I can't hear you orangecrush Jul 28 #155
Condescending much? Dave Bowman Jul 28 #160
No. sheshe2 Jul 28 #161
Your tin Tone Police Badge, Clutchable Pearls, and Comfy Puce Fainting Couch should arrive shortly. GoneOffShore Jul 28 #162
You do you, I'll do me. FHRRK Jul 28 #163
Thank you for your concern John Shaft Jul 28 #164
NO! KentKen66 Jul 28 #165
Sometimes Professor the "low road" is needed... electric_blue68 Jul 28 #170
LOL Patton French Jul 28 #171
Oh fuck Trump! He's a hideous pile of festering monkey spunk. Enough with weakness. Mock the scumbag hard! Deek1935 Jul 28 #175
Please don't watch Wicked Little Letters. JanMichael Jul 28 #178
Agree osteopath6 Jul 28 #179
I'm sure the fact that our side did not resort BlueKota Jul 28 #181
With all due respect anglesphere Jul 28 #182
I won't be cooling it. Not even a bit. democrank Jul 28 #184
I don't WANT to "keep it cool, respectful and on-track." Paladin Jul 28 #187
With all due respect, Fuck that guy. Happy Hoosier Jul 28 #189
You're demanding style over substance from us? TBF Jul 28 #192
Say, are you related to Max? MineralMan Jul 28 #193
Been a lurker for a long time Zoomie1986 Jul 28 #194
Excellent response! Spazito Jul 28 #195
Welcome to DU! senseandsensibility Jul 28 #196
Impressive! Kaleva Jul 28 #200
Sorry. Nope. mucholderthandirt Jul 28 #197
. Scrivener7 Jul 28 #201
I wonder ThreeNoSeep Jul 28 #202
I think it's gone too far. They've seeded the winds, they're going to reap whirlwinds. marble falls Jul 28 #203
Funny how this asshole dropped his little bomb and then disappeared. Biophilic Jul 28 #205
The country is on fire right now Groundhawg Jul 28 #206
And still another "please be nice newdayneeded Jul 28 #208
I always thought that Michelle Obama's anamnua Jul 28 #210
I tend to think self-righteous sanctimony is a much greater disadvantage Torchlight Jul 29 #213
Remember the Greatest Generation didn't talk nice about the effin nazis. Justice matters. Jul 29 #218
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