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mahina

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191. Sure seems so. Why would anyone bother?

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 11:07 AM

Jul 2024

I spent a chunk of yesterday here arguing that it’s not sendible to lie, to sleeper accts. Who knows. Maybe the game is to keep us commenting so we dont do any work.

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Let's cool it a bit [View all] LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 OP

Appreciate your attempt to herd the cats, but...well...good luck with that... Wounded Bear Jul 2024 #1

Agreed. Better to just marvel at all the wall scratching and water glass tipping. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #117

Fuck that. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #2

Correct...... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #67

Sadly you LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #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 2024 #180

In our system Scubamatt Jul 2024 #173

Ditto malaise Jul 2024 #75

TFG stands for "The Former Guy," Biden's term. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #3

Actually, the person who coined the term "The Former Guy" was Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC. madaboutharry Jul 2024 #33

Biden had a different term: TSF (The Sick Fuck) bsiebs Jul 2024 #53

Biden started calling him 'The Former Guy' in February, 2021. Self Esteem Jul 2024 #81

Somehow my coining the term TNP never caught on Bucky Jul 2024 #174

Given Biden's history of using a different word RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #198

Yeah. LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #78

I don't know when Wallace used the term but Biden used it originally in February, 2021: Self Esteem Jul 2024 #80

oh oh bdamomma Jul 2024 #100

You didn't get it wrong at all Niagara Jul 2024 #138

Oh, I didn't know it was Biden at a hot mike!... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #143

I've said about the same, minus the Ph.D, but haven't made a dent. mahina Jul 2024 #4

It seems LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #68

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #150

It's getting hard to tell. Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #153

It seems likely...don't how it could be more insulting and condescending... Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #185

Sure seems so. Why would anyone bother? mahina Jul 2024 #191

You're right, some do seem to be working for the other team.... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #74

Never Again BlueInPhilly Jul 2024 #134

And may Donald Hitler Trump who wants to kill our democracy rot in shit. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #176

I'm angry. Very angry Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #190

I propose LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #217

What "truth" is there behind the MAGAts? NONE. Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #219

No Keepthesoulalive Jul 2024 #5

LOL. Ditto B.See Jul 2024 #14

+1 Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #154

Thanks... says this NYC'r. We knew. electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #168

Blunt language, as you propose LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #214

... orange jar Jul 2024 #6

artistic license, as it were. B.See Jul 2024 #16

I tend to agree with Mark Twain SCantiGOP Jul 2024 #55

Often but not always. Check out this video. Crunchy Frog Jul 2024 #113

Exactly I do find it cathartic. BlueKota Jul 2024 #86

Ty. Didn't know that about the elites. Always learning something from DU. electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #167

It's also been suggested that an effective way to diminish the power of a dictator... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #87

And in some countries... TommyT139 Jul 2024 #130

Oh, boy! LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #215

Seriously, a lecture? CrispyQ Jul 2024 #7

Fucking A! Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #157

And if we trash talk, what f'ing business is of theirs or anyone's? Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #186

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #216

THANK YOU!! newdayneeded Jul 2024 #207

Sure! LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #212

The convicted felon and rapist is exactly what I call him ms liberty Jul 2024 #8

Leave again if you don't like it. Jirel Jul 2024 #9

I hope you don't mind if I steal "couchfuck" from you. orange jar Jul 2024 #11

Yeesh. It's this kind of response that OP is talking about. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #13

Wrlcone to du obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #39

Noticed that. orangecrush Jul 2024 #156

Oh dear me! Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #122

Where's the fainting couch that JD screwed? JanMichael Jul 2024 #177

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #133

No n/t kcr Jul 2024 #10

Lol! demmiblue Jul 2024 #12

ROFLMAO! Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #158

I ain't going high, pal. PCIntern Jul 2024 #15

Trump offers two things - facism and... lame54 Jul 2024 #17

He could bdamomma Jul 2024 #105

The question is. . . UniqueUserName Jul 2024 #172

He could bdamomma Jul 2024 #106

Good God Yall! Brenda Jul 2024 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #45

I think you misunderstood my post. Brenda Jul 2024 #50

Totally My Fault ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #54

No problem! Brenda Jul 2024 #61

Let's be polite to the fascists and racists?!?! Alpeduez21 Jul 2024 #19

Now THAT'S the eloquence we need! Think. Again. Jul 2024 #90

I couldn't have said it better. appmanga Jul 2024 #125

Our "opponent" wants us all dead. GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #20

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #25

Really? Many, many, many? GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #28

MIRT obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #41

Thanks for the concern orange jar Jul 2024 #44

I don't remember people saying that. debm55 Jul 2024 #49

Yup. Most of us were happy he survived. GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #56

Obvious troll is obvious sarisataka Jul 2024 #52

LOL Skittles Jul 2024 #58

You are seriously wrong. honest.abe Jul 2024 #21

The words to describe and identify a person as vile as Hitler DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #22

Oh, what a fabulously descriptive phrase.... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #169

TY! OP said he was a mathematician. I figured that would resonate with him. DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #199

You're right re: using the word - magnitude. Didn't catch that... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #209

I'm sorry I said Donald VonShitsispants, not sorry. Arne Jul 2024 #23

I need more of that Lulu KC Jul 2024 #124

Your profile says you live in a very liberal state Maeve Jul 2024 #24

Trump is a child raping, murdering mother fucker. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #26

Dixie Chicks - Not Ready to be Nice magicarpet Jul 2024 #132

You said "shit." I'm about to get the vapors. dameatball Jul 2024 #27

Yes because poop is more acceptable than shit BlueKota Jul 2024 #183

Who are you trying to impress by being nice? Klarkashton Jul 2024 #29

Hit and run post? orange jar Jul 2024 #30

Infantile??? Bundbuster Jul 2024 #31

They might not like us and look up to us senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #40

Thanks for sharing your opinion ecstatic Jul 2024 #32

Well sure, staying above the fray is cool senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #42

Lolololololololol no, and concern noted obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #34

You may not need change in your world bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #35

Indeed. Bubbles happen. dameatball Jul 2024 #43

The Democratic party has taken the high road for decades while the fascists have been bulldozing our democracy ImNotGod Jul 2024 #36

You've been a member since... this year. Not 23 years ago ColinC Jul 2024 #37

I remember that name from a VERY long time ago. niyad Jul 2024 #128

I seem to have taken a wrong turn..... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #38

I Didn't Need The Lecture ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #46

That's exactly how i feel senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #77

Respect Us? ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #82

mmmm, no thanks Skittles Jul 2024 #47

how about you do you jcgoldie Jul 2024 #48

How about...Pedophile....Rapist....Serial Sex Offender....Wife Beater....Convicted Felon...Thief....Conman... Clouds Passing Jul 2024 #51

I use Shit Mouth. LuvLoogie Jul 2024 #115

Mr. Planck, madaboutharry Jul 2024 #57

it always amazes me what offends them, and what does not Skittles Jul 2024 #60

Fuckin nailed it! edisdead Jul 2024 #120

Shouldn't it be Dr. Planck BlueInPhilly Jul 2024 #135

Yes George's Birthday was 2/22. BlueKota Jul 2024 #188

But LeonidPlanck Jul 2024 #211

. NewHendoLib Jul 2024 #59

LOL Ferrets are Cool Jul 2024 #62

I respect your well-appointed post GenThePerservering Jul 2024 #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 2024 #64

Have you even listened to the other side at all? alarimer Jul 2024 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband Jul 2024 #66

It does me a world of good to see people calling him a motherfucker and Autumn Jul 2024 #69

yes. edisdead Jul 2024 #121

Let's not and say we did nt Rob H. Jul 2024 #70

As I said in another OP mcar Jul 2024 #71

Fuck that they go low we go high crap vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #72

Please don't come here and tone police people ibegurpard Jul 2024 #73

Oh fuck no. ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #76

tRump IS an expletive and onscenity Bundbuster Jul 2024 #79

I agree with the OP Mossfern Jul 2024 #83

Sorry but I hate this man kacekwl Jul 2024 #84

No JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #85

Are we allowed to say "Oh fuck" when LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #88

lol.. who knew we had Cha Jul 2024 #99

Tone policing Cirsium Jul 2024 #89

Welcome to our DU family. And thank you for your most informative post. niyad Jul 2024 #140

Thanks Cirsium Jul 2024 #159

I'd love to hear how you feel about... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #91

You know what is worse than saying "motherfucker" choie Jul 2024 #92

I don't care, do you? Texasgal Jul 2024 #93

Appreciate the tone policing. Brought to mind a post I saw earlier today. Crunchy Frog Jul 2024 #94

There wouldn't be much left to read...😆😉 sheshe2 Jul 2024 #204

No chomper Jul 2024 #95

Brain Storming Dear_Prudence Jul 2024 #96

Oh! Rage against the Maga Machine! I love it electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #166

Good you got your PHD.. the rest of us who Stayed on DU Cha Jul 2024 #97

Welcome back blogslug Jul 2024 #98

I can't do that RainCaster Jul 2024 #101

Sunday morning canetoad Jul 2024 #102

You want MORE breaks for the CONVICT ASSHOLE? Brainfodder Jul 2024 #103

Nope, for the same reason many have listed Arthur_Frain Jul 2024 #104

I have no threshold for niceties when individuals such as Fuentes et al EarthFirst Jul 2024 #107

Lol. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #108

Is this about the 78 year old creepy felon motherfucker or the creepy couch fucking motherfucker? Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #109

Cool? We are fighting for the continuation of our Democracy. NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #110

If you spend some more time here, I think you'll find that... LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #111

7th rec! Niagara Jul 2024 #137

Please see this thread: highplainsdem Jul 2024 #112

Lol Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #114

Fuck. That. Shit! edisdead Jul 2024 #116

Trying to be decent while the other guy is dead set on whipping your ass Red Mountain Jul 2024 #118

You cannot tolerate the intolerable. I will be horrible to those who are horrible to my country. DFab420 Jul 2024 #119

Acknowledged. Eyes rolling like a busy slot machine. Disregarded. TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #123

I will stop using the word FUCK kenziemom06 Jul 2024 #127

And "Crooked Joe Biden".. So We're Safe! Cha Jul 2024 #131

As I tell others who actually dare say to me, "You can't swear at me like that!" niyad Jul 2024 #129

Your "concern" is noted. DinahMoeHum Jul 2024 #136

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #139

"Ignorant masses"? Kind of early B.See Jul 2024 #141

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #142

I'd rather we not be assumed to belong to B.See Jul 2024 #145

"I see you edited your post twice. Stutter much?" So have you. B.See Jul 2024 #146

Welcome to DU. Plan on being around long? GP6971 Jul 2024 #147

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #148

Damn!!! I missed another troll??? niyad Jul 2024 #149

Yeah...run of the mill troll. No one special. GP6971 Jul 2024 #151

Thank you. Some of them are just too clever by half! niyad Jul 2024 #152

Eh, I learned to swear at my mother's knee. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2024 #144

Sorry, I can't hear you orangecrush Jul 2024 #155

Condescending much? Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #160

No. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #161

Your tin Tone Police Badge, Clutchable Pearls, and Comfy Puce Fainting Couch should arrive shortly. GoneOffShore Jul 2024 #162

You do you, I'll do me. FHRRK Jul 2024 #163

Thank you for your concern John Shaft Jul 2024 #164

NO! KentKen66 Jul 2024 #165

Sometimes Professor the "low road" is needed... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #170

LOL Patton French Jul 2024 #171

Oh fuck Trump! He's a hideous pile of festering monkey spunk. Enough with weakness. Mock the scumbag hard! Deek1935 Jul 2024 #175

Please don't watch Wicked Little Letters. JanMichael Jul 2024 #178

Agree osteopath6 Jul 2024 #179

I'm sure the fact that our side did not resort BlueKota Jul 2024 #181

With all due respect anglesphere Jul 2024 #182

I won't be cooling it. Not even a bit. democrank Jul 2024 #184

I don't WANT to "keep it cool, respectful and on-track." Paladin Jul 2024 #187

With all due respect, Fuck that guy. Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #189

You're demanding style over substance from us? TBF Jul 2024 #192

Say, are you related to Max? MineralMan Jul 2024 #193

Been a lurker for a long time Zoomie1986 Jul 2024 #194

Excellent response! Spazito Jul 2024 #195

Welcome to DU! senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #196

Impressive! Kaleva Jul 2024 #200

Sorry. Nope. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #197

. Scrivener7 Jul 2024 #201

I wonder ThreeNoSeep Jul 2024 #202

I think it's gone too far. They've seeded the winds, they're going to reap whirlwinds. marble falls Jul 2024 #203

Funny how this asshole dropped his little bomb and then disappeared. Biophilic Jul 2024 #205

The country is on fire right now Groundhawg Jul 2024 #206

And still another "please be nice newdayneeded Jul 2024 #208

I always thought that Michelle Obama's anamnua Jul 2024 #210

I tend to think self-righteous sanctimony is a much greater disadvantage Torchlight Jul 2024 #213

Remember the Greatest Generation didn't talk nice about the effin nazis. Justice matters. Jul 2024 #218