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EarlG

(22,476 posts)
Sat Aug 31, 2024, 06:59 PM Aug 31

I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of some very bad news about The Magistrate [View all]

We have received word from the family of The Magistrate that he has had a sudden and devastating heart attack. I've been asked to post the following on behalf of his family:

The Magistrate has had his last heart attack.

This week, days after seeing his cardiologist (who gave him a clean bill of health), The Magistrate had a severe heart attack that doctors say would result in permanent brain damage. He is totally unresponsive and will not survive. Tomorrow doctors will remove him from the respirator. Our extended family will be there along with friends.

DUers have been so generous in the past with their tributes and best wishes that the family would love to read the replies at the funeral. Please post your condolences and memories of James, aka Papa, aka The Magistrate, a kind, caring, funny, very very smart and loyal man who was considered very special by everyone who knew him. We will miss him forever.


The Magistrate has been a fixture on Democratic Underground for nearly 23 years, almost since the beginning. He joined in October of 2001, less than a year after the site was founded, and his sardonic wit and playful, unique posting style quickly made him a favorite of many DUers -- and occasionally drew the ire of others.

But as much as he sometimes raised the hackles of the folks with whom he loved to verbally joust -- and he wouldn't have had it any other way -- nobody could ever claim that The Magistrate did not care about this country and its future.

Sir, you were a great Democrat, and a great DUer, and you will be greatly missed.
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Damn! True Dough Aug 31 #1
So sorry to hear SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #2
aloha and safe travels Mr Magistrate... msongs Aug 31 #3
Oh, no! MineralMan Aug 31 #4
He will be sorely missed. Biophilic Aug 31 #5
He fought for our country and party to the end. Irish_Dem Aug 31 #6
I always loved his posts. Elessar Zappa Aug 31 #7
Sir your wit was always done with your compassion and you Sir will be missed turbinetree Aug 31 #8
Thank you so much, my dear EarlG, for posting about The Magistrate. He was one of a kind. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 31 #9
Safe Travels, Sir TxGuitar Aug 31 #10
Cross easy, Magistrate. Alliepoo Aug 31 #11
I am gutted, sir unblock Aug 31 #12
This is shocking and way too sad malaise Aug 31 #13
I am so sorry for your devastating loss, and extend my sincere condolences to the family. LiberalLoner Aug 31 #14
That is very unfortunate ck4829 Aug 31 #15
Articulate, knowledgeable and a gentleman. May u find peace. NoMoreRepugs Aug 31 #16
This one is hitting me hard..damn likesmountains 52 Aug 31 #17
He will be missed. My condolences to his family during this boston bean Aug 31 #18
Rest in Peace Sir senseandsensibility Aug 31 #19
Oh no! edisdead Aug 31 #20
OMG what devastating news. He is so beloved by myself and others. Nevilledog Aug 31 #21
I am so sorry to hear that news. TheCowsCameHome Aug 31 #22
Oh no. This is very sad news, indeed. My sympathy to the family. ms liberty Aug 31 #23
Rest In Power Magistrate WiVoter Aug 31 #24
Hard to believe JI7 Aug 31 #25
I messaged a friend on FB and asked if she was going to our class reunion. LeftInTX Aug 31 #35
Oh, dear, this is awful. He was always so civil in his posts. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 31 #26
Oh no! I always liked him. LeftInTX Aug 31 #27
so sorry. pansypoo53219 Aug 31 #28
A very dear friend, age 54, got a clean bill of health from her doctor on a Tuesday. niyad Aug 31 #190
that sucks. my uncle lost his wife at 60. but she snmoked like a chimney after their disabled daughter passed away. pansypoo53219 Sep 1 #291
I am so sorry to hear this news bottomofthehill Aug 31 #29
I know we're not supposed to have favorites but... Boomerproud Aug 31 #30
He was always respectful of women Maeve Aug 31 #31
Polite to a fault and genuinely brilliant dsc Aug 31 #32
Prayers for James and his family. Beartracks Aug 31 #33
Magistrate, you were always a calming voice of reason TBF Aug 31 #34
Dear Magistrate MLAA Aug 31 #36
You will be missed, Sir. Turbineguy Aug 31 #37
Farewell, Sir. Solly Mack Aug 31 #38
Goodbye, goodbye dear Sir! colorado_ufo Aug 31 #39
I'm very sorry to hear this. He will be missed. Many of us spooky3 Aug 31 #40
Oh my dear Magistrate, cross easily & peacefully. On many occasions you brought a level of much needed decorum to DU. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 31 #41
This is just crushing news. The Magistrate had just posted a short post on August 28--three days ago hlthe2b Aug 31 #42
The Magistrate was a voice of forceful reason PJMcK Aug 31 #43
Oh No. So sorry, enjoyed being addressed as Sir as he set me straight. I'm sure he was just Silent Type Aug 31 #44
Succinct. Always to the point. Enlightened and cachukis Aug 31 #45
Godspeed, Sir! You will be missed. Beetwasher. Aug 31 #46
Sonofabitch. I'm going to miss him. Probatim Aug 31 #47
He was a Democrat and a gentleman. LisaM Aug 31 #48
I loved his commitment to decorum, to remaining MontanaFarmer Aug 31 #49
RIP Emile Aug 31 #50
Ah no.. I will miss him quite a bit. ramen Aug 31 #51
Dear sir, Lunabell Aug 31 #52
Oh, I will sorely miss that man. ZZenith Aug 31 #53
I am grateful for his opinions and insight JoseBalow Aug 31 #54
I'm in shock. I've never come across anyone else like him on the internet, or in real life. Dem2theMax Aug 31 #55
Devastating loss. NewHendoLib Aug 31 #56
A good, kind man Ishoutandscream2 Aug 31 #57
Farewell, good sir, perhaps we meet again beyond the veil of mortality 0rganism Aug 31 #58
My all-time favorite person here Sugarcoated Aug 31 #59
Oh no MustLoveBeagles Aug 31 #60
DU is like a town with many neighborhoods and The Magistrate was a prominent citizen of this diverse town Kaleva Aug 31 #61
We were honored mercuryblues Aug 31 #62
The Magistrate has been a rock for DU. brer cat Aug 31 #63
My sympathy to the family and friends of The livetohike Aug 31 #64
Shocking. My condolences to his family and friends. LoisB Aug 31 #65
Go gently, fine Sir. democrank Aug 31 #66
Not The Magistrate! mcar Aug 31 #67
The Magistrate's impression on this community is indelible, Sir. CoopersDad Aug 31 #68
What a shame. The Magistrate always wrote with intelligence and had an unique way of wording his sinkingfeeling Aug 31 #69
I remember when he first came to DU geniph Aug 31 #70
Vibes of support to the family during this transition Alice Kramden Aug 31 #71
Sir, this is awful news. My condolences to his family. What a terrible loss for our community. Self Esteem Aug 31 #72
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. I will sure miss him, and send his families my thoughts and prayers. JohnSJ Aug 31 #73
To my friend, The Magistrate. Behind the Aegis Aug 31 #74
Amen Ponietz Aug 31 #112
So sad to learn of his mzmolly Aug 31 #75
Dear The Magistrate. I will miss your topics, your courtesy, and knowledge. Rest in peace, Sir. You will be missed. debm55 Aug 31 #76
Such sad news. Lonestarblue Aug 31 #77
One of the kindest and wisest members we've ever had jmowreader Aug 31 #78
I am greatly saddened... PCIntern Aug 31 #79
My Deepest Condolences to his family and friends. sellitman Aug 31 #80
My heart is broken. Dear Magistrate, you will be so sorely missed! Coventina Aug 31 #81
Rest In Power, Good Sir. DinahMoeHum Aug 31 #82
A great man. Kingofalldems Aug 31 #83
What a tragic loss for his loved ones... Oopsie Daisy Aug 31 #84
I love that guy. I am so sorry. ismnotwasm Aug 31 #85
I never really interacted with him iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 31 #86
Oh no! ellie Aug 31 #87
So much gratitude for those who swim against the stream. Bucky Aug 31 #88
"Fair winds and Following Seas", Sir Docreed2003 Aug 31 #89
This is such a loss mamacita75 Aug 31 #90
May we have his profile be forever active LuvLoogie Aug 31 #91
Oh, no. How awful! iemanja Aug 31 #92
Pass gently, my dear Magistrate UpInArms Aug 31 #93
That's terrible news! redwitch Aug 31 #94
That's such sad news! Ocelot II Aug 31 #95
Rest in peace dear sir. ornotna Aug 31 #96
Joined at the same time superpatriotman Aug 31 #97
A big loss for DU. CrispyQ Aug 31 #98
He has been my English teacher on par with Orwell. Beastly Boy Aug 31 #99
Rest well my friend. Lithos Aug 31 #100
I'm so sorry! pacalo Aug 31 #101
Smooth Flight West. pdxflyboy Aug 31 #102
It's always devastating to read when we lose a DU member Niagara Aug 31 #103
I always liked reading the Magistrate's posts. He was clearly a good guy, and sharp. n/t PatrickforB Aug 31 #104
This is so sad. Mr.Bill Aug 31 #105
Very sad DaBronx Aug 31 #106
What a shock... Raastan Aug 31 #107
RIP Sir! orwell Aug 31 #108
My sympathies to the family mountain grammy Aug 31 #109
Until we meet again, Sir! Kid Berwyn Aug 31 #110
You will be missed. obnoxiousdrunk Aug 31 #111
Oh, NO! Hugin Aug 31 #113
My heart goes out to all! Hope22 Aug 31 #114
💙The Magistrate/James/Papa is a Favorite of mine.💙 Cha Aug 31 #115
His gentlemanly posting style is one of the unique things that make DU, DU Coexist Aug 31 #116
He was one of the Pillars of our beloved temple tavernier Aug 31 #117
Hugs to the Magistrate's family and friends. Tikki Aug 31 #118
Oh geez. He was as beloved as one can be blm Aug 31 #119
To the family of our dear friend The Magistrate. madaboutharry Aug 31 #120
I am going to miss him. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 31 #121
May your passing be peaceful.... Happy Hoosier Aug 31 #122
I amso so sorry to read of this sad news. In glory and honor rest The Magistrate. irisblue Aug 31 #123
Oh no. Swede Aug 31 #124
A safe journey to you, Sir. mn9driver Aug 31 #125
Indeed, Sir, OC_Lars Aug 31 #126
Rest In Power Sir IronLionZion Aug 31 #127
... Harker Aug 31 #128
Sir, you had a good style. One final salute to you and sympathies to your loved ones. Lucky Luciano Aug 31 #129
I'm so sorry for your sudden and devastating loss. Ours, as well. yonder Aug 31 #130
The Magistrate has always been one of my very favorite DUers, from the first time we met in 2002 Hekate Aug 31 #131
oh I am so sad Kali Aug 31 #132
This is bad news indeed Dave says Aug 31 #133
There are friends you've never met in person. DUers fall into that category. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 31 #134
Words fail me. Mike Niendorff Aug 31 #135
It won't be the same without The Magistrate. lpbk2713 Aug 31 #136
Oh I am so very sorry Leghorn21 Aug 31 #137
So sad to hear this... GReedDiamond Aug 31 #138
So sad to hear. Eko Aug 31 #139
Oh no. Very sad news. I'm very sorry. LuckyCharms Aug 31 #140
Peace and condolences to his loved ones. Dulcinea Aug 31 #141
Terrible, terrible news. tishaLA Aug 31 #142
So sorry to hear this. He was a standout and will be greatly missed.... Sogo Aug 31 #143
Oh no.. l feel like I've lost a part of me... bsiebs Aug 31 #144
My fav poster by far, he will be missed EX500rider Aug 31 #145
So sorry to bdamomma Aug 31 #146
Oh, no. This gentle, well-spoken, intelligent, and unfailingly polite man will be deeply missed. 11 Bravo Aug 31 #147
He certainly left this place better than he found it. ohtransplant Aug 31 #148
Oh no! BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #149
Oh. no... I'm so sorry to hear this. I loved his posts, and he'll be missed so much. Thank you for telling highplainsdem Aug 31 #150
silent key "" AllaN01Bear Aug 31 #151
I am so very sorry that you had to be the bearer of such sad news, EarlG, niyad Aug 31 #152
My condolences to his friends and family. LudwigPastorius Aug 31 #153
Oh, this hurts... SUCH a painful loss for our community, and for me. TygrBright Aug 31 #154
That's such rotten news FoxNewsSucks Aug 31 #155
Fly free, Sir! You deserve every joy of paradise. You're loved here! keopeli Aug 31 #156
I always read his posts, for both their wisdom as well as their presentation. BoomaofBandM Aug 31 #157
I receive this news with genuine sadness. Mme. Defarge Aug 31 #158
Oh darn, he will be missed... MiHale Aug 31 #159
Very sad. byronius Aug 31 #160
Peace, strength and healing to The Magistrate and his family Uncle Joe Aug 31 #161
Thank you Sir Magistrate for your wisdom and wittily written posts. Cross softly. c-rational Aug 31 #162
.... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Aug 31 #163
I'm so sorry to hear this karin_sj Aug 31 #164
He was an Keepthesoulalive Aug 31 #165
I am so sorry for James and his family. Clouds Passing Aug 31 #166
RIP SIR WA-03 Democrat Aug 31 #167
I always appreciated your posts, Sir! SalviaBlue Aug 31 #168
God speed. surfered Aug 31 #169
Oh, no! Lulu KC Aug 31 #170
This is very sad news. StarryNite Aug 31 #171
I'm very sorry to hear this REPUguy Aug 31 #172
What a huge loss JohnnyLib2 Aug 31 #173
Rest in peace, Sir virgdem Aug 31 #174
I enjoyed his posts immensely. Such class. oasis Aug 31 #175
I have interacted with the Magistrate many, many times over the years, and I have always found him to be a gallant and WhiskeyGrinder Aug 31 #176
You will be missed, Sir Cadfael Aug 31 #177
Oh - I'm so sad to read this JustAnotherGen Aug 31 #178
So sorry! I loved reading his posts. RIP Sir. Tess49 Aug 31 #179
I'm so sorry. COL Mustard Aug 31 #180
You will be missed dear Magistrate. lucca18 Aug 31 #181
To Stardust We Return, May your journey take you beyond the Great Hereafter MagickMuffin Aug 31 #182
Such awful news. onenote Aug 31 #183
Such sad news to get... 💔😔 Raine Aug 31 #184
Thank you for posting this. God speed Magistrate! n/t D23MIURG23 Aug 31 #185
A Death in Our Family- we all felt like we knew you. You made a difference. Thank you. NBachers Aug 31 #186
So sorry IbogaProject Aug 31 #187
Goodbye friend. I can only hope you enjoyed our interactions as much I did. Think. Again. Aug 31 #188
A safe journey for you Sir. You were one of the best here and will be dearly missed. tenderfoot Aug 31 #189
The Magistrate, Sir spanone Aug 31 #191
Oh no! dflprincess Aug 31 #192
I hate to see him go. struggle4progress Aug 31 #193
So very sorry to hear this DemonGoddess Aug 31 #194
Thank you, Sir Xoan Aug 31 #195
Damn! I'm so sorry to learn of this! I always looked forward to his posts liberalla Aug 31 #196
Oh, no -- sad and shocking news. Pinback Aug 31 #197
wish peace and comfort to all. thinkingagain Aug 31 #198
a REAL DU powerhouse... WarGamer Aug 31 #199
On no! This is such sad news. greatauntoftriplets Aug 31 #200
Terrible news orangecrush Aug 31 #201
What a great voice to be celebrated! hurl Aug 31 #202
Absolutely terrible news. babylonsister Aug 31 #203
I'm so very sorry. He was family here. nolabear Aug 31 #204
In the 2 hours since this sad news was posted MyMission Aug 31 #205
Oh no, I'm so sorry. Go in peace, sir uppityperson Aug 31 #206
So sorry to hear. Historic NY Aug 31 #207
... vercetti2021 Aug 31 #208
Oh no! One of my first friends here! A wise and very well spoken man and an incredible long time DUer! Rhiannon12866 Aug 31 #209
When I was a kid sabbat hunter Aug 31 #210
Very sad indeed. I was just reading posts from him in the last few days..... Jack Valentino Aug 31 #211
One of the foundation rocks of this community.. Permanut Aug 31 #212
Condolences! 2naSalit Aug 31 #213
His discussion and points of view will be sorely missed. nt yagotme Aug 31 #214
Rest in peace James berniesandersmittens Aug 31 #215
Oh no how terrible! Orrex Aug 31 #216
Rest in Peace and Rest in Power, Sir. sheshe2 Aug 31 #217
We are the lesser by one dweller Aug 31 #218
This is terrible news. When I would see a post from The Magistrate I knew I was in for something Liberal In Texas Aug 31 #219
I'm so sorry to hear this. harumph Aug 31 #220
The Magistrate and his family will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Aug 31 #221
Farewell, and safe passage good sir. GoYouPackersGo Aug 31 #222
Thank you EarlG for letting us know this sad news. DU is people, with good hearts... FailureToCommunicate Aug 31 #223
I am so, so sorry to hear this. He has always been very entertaining and insightful. chowder66 Aug 31 #224
Damn it. area51 Aug 31 #225
Intelligent, witty, hilarious snark when deserved, excellent judge of people and issues, had a unique style. betsuni Aug 31 #226
Yes - one of the few people of whom I could truly say, "There is no one else quite like him" Sparkly Aug 31 #286
I'm very, very sad to hear this. yardwork Aug 31 #227
My condolences to your family! kimbutgar Aug 31 #228
He Was A Class Act Jim G. Aug 31 #229
Deepest sympathies to his family. NEOBuckeye Aug 31 #230
Sad news, indeed.... Bayard Aug 31 #231
It's hard to imagine Mz Pip Aug 31 #232
Cross gently, sir MissB Aug 31 #233
Godspeed, Good Sir!!! Sparkly Aug 31 #234
Rest in peace, Sir! LNM Aug 31 #235
Deep condolences to all of those who love him. littlemissmartypants Aug 31 #236
Deepest condolences to all who loved him Stinky The Clown Aug 31 #237
damn, just damn CatWoman Aug 31 #238
Cross gently, dear Sir.... sueh Aug 31 #239
One of the best to ever do it Prairie Gates Aug 31 #240
Cross gently, dear Sir. sueh Aug 31 #241
Oh no! :-( diane in sf Aug 31 #242
Oh no. That's so sad wendyb-NC Aug 31 #243
This is sad news. I enjoyed his knowledgable posts and sense of humor. Mousetoescamper Aug 31 #244
I just loved it when The Magistrate posted. summer_in_TX Aug 31 #245
One of the absolute best angrychair Aug 31 #246
Rest in Peace, Sir... Talitha Aug 31 #247
There passes a very good human. mahina Aug 31 #248
Very sad to have a dear friend leave so many who deeply love and respected The Magistrate Deuxcents Aug 31 #249
very sad news orleans Aug 31 #250
So sorry to hear such terrible news. My full condolences. JanMichael Aug 31 #251
My deepest condolences to his family! intheflow Aug 31 #252
Adored, respected...is it too much to say loved? lostnfound Aug 31 #253
FUUUUCK NO!!! CaptainTruth Aug 31 #254
My thought upon hearing this was -- why couldn't it have been tRump instead? Blue Owl Aug 31 #277
Dear Sir. Your passing is a profound loss for our Ninga Aug 31 #255
Godspeed, Sir. Devastated. 😢 n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 31 #256
Sir, you will be so missed. You truly were special 😓 arthritisR_US Aug 31 #257
My condolences to his family and friends... MLF1981 Aug 31 #258
Shit! ...... Sir, you will be missed. Hotler Aug 31 #259
He's been part of my DU experience for as long as I can remember, and I remember basically back to the beginning fishwax Aug 31 #260
Oh, no! What a loss for all. dchill Aug 31 #261
RIP Ferrets are Cool Aug 31 #262
I'm saddened. We have lost a great American. 💔 live love laugh Aug 31 #263
Aw man, what a loss to all of us here. calimary Aug 31 #264
One of the most unique and eccentric posters on this site. orange jar Aug 31 #265
Goodbye, Sir blogslug Aug 31 #266
I'm so sad to learn this. MontanaMama Aug 31 #267
Oh no! He will be sorely missed on DU. SunSeeker Aug 31 #268
Will miss him on DU Blue Owl Aug 31 #269
So sorry for your loss. applegrove Aug 31 #270
I always looked Figarosmom Aug 31 #271
I'm stunned peggysue2 Aug 31 #272
A true gentleman. murielm99 Aug 31 #273
Dear Sirs and Ma'dams at first disturbed, then moved by constant courteous clarity. Festivito Aug 31 #274
I'm so sorry to see this! Condolences to his family. 😢 Nixie Aug 31 #275
He had such a wonderful way with words. Abolishinist Aug 31 #276
I am heartbroken. dmr Aug 31 #278
Oh no, I'm gutted!! catchnrelease Aug 31 #279
No words FrankChurchDem Aug 31 #280
The Magistrate's posts were always (in my experience) measured, thoughtful, and served to elevate the community... xocetaceans Aug 31 #281
What sad news about a wonderful DUer wryter2000 Aug 31 #282
Oh no, this is such horrible news! Polybius Aug 31 #283
Thank you, Sir. Texasgal Aug 31 #284
I always looked for his posts -- they were insightful, cutting, funny, or all at once. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 31 #285
RIP. Will miss his posts. brush Aug 31 #287
The last thing The Magistrate ever said to me on DU was "Thank you, ma'm." ancianita Aug 31 #288
I'm very sad to hear this. Renew Deal Aug 31 #289
The loss of The Magistrate puts Clemenceau's quote to its severest test yet DFW Sep 1 #290
The Magistrate, James, was the best of us. AmBlue Sep 1 #292
........ jdadd Sep 1 #293
I always loved his acerbic wit, and was grateful that I was never on the receiving end. GoneOffShore Sep 1 #294
Terrible sorry to hear this, and I would like to offer my deepest condolences. GeoWilliam750 Sep 1 #295
You were always such a gentleman, Sir soandso Sep 1 #296
Such a classic and dignified writer, he always was so kind. peacebuzzard Sep 1 #297
To the family of The Magistrate, I extend my deepest condolences. You will be in my thoughts. HeartsCanHope Sep 1 #298
My condolences to the family Submariner Sep 1 #299
I'm very sorry to hear that. Captain Stern Sep 1 #300
My deepest condolences to the family! BlueMTexpat Sep 1 #301
Truly sad news PatSeg Sep 1 #302
I am shocked and saddened by The Magistrate's passing. callous taoboy Sep 1 #303
My heart is breaking. lamp_shade Sep 1 #304
Always respectful of others, always calm and grounded, Buns_of_Fire Sep 1 #305
I joined in March of 2003 and liberalhistorian Sep 1 #306
R.I.P. Magistrate BoRaGard Sep 1 #307
I'm so sorry to hear that. He was so smart, kind, and gracious. raccoon Sep 1 #308
Rest in peace great DUer! chillfactor Sep 1 #309
The Magistrate will always be here on DU in spirit. gademocrat7 Sep 1 #310
My most sincere condolences to SlimJimmy Sep 1 #311
Sir, safe journeys to the Great Beyond róisín_dubh Sep 1 #312
Im so sorry Israeli Sep 1 #313
I shall miss him dearly. whopis01 Sep 1 #314
He gave it to us straight in Cooking & Baking forum Phentex Sep 1 #315
Cross gently, Sir. Dennis Donovan Sep 1 #316
A monumental intellect. His signature line - one of the very best at DU... WheelWalker Sep 1 #317
Safe travels, Magistrate... farmbo Sep 1 #318
Terrible news Marthe48 Sep 1 #319
Rest in peace, sir tazkcmo Sep 1 #320
Peace Magoo48 Sep 1 #321
He was a great guy. I appreciated his wisdom. GPV Sep 1 #322
Sir, your humanity and kindness were evident in every single one of your posts. You touched all of us here on DU and LaMouffette Sep 1 #323
Very sad news... Spazito Sep 1 #324
Farewell, Sir no matrix Sep 1 #325
I am saddened to learn about this. Erda Sep 1 #326
❤️ ☹️ underpants Sep 1 #327
RIP, SIr Beausoleil Sep 1 #328
Thanks for never being dull, Sir BeyondGeography Sep 1 #329
Rest easy Sir Horse with no Name Sep 1 #330
We will miss him dlk Sep 1 #331
... Aristus Sep 1 #332
I'm going to miss him. EllieBC Sep 1 #333
R.I.P. old hand. A HERETIC I AM Sep 1 #334
R.I.P. to a good man and a good American. dalton99a Sep 1 #335
Could some one repost one of his posts for us? Oppaloopa Sep 1 #336
'I'm so, so sorry to read this. He was also so kind to me and, well, to everyone here on DU. catbyte Sep 1 #337
The Magistrate elevated every conversation he entered LearnedHand Sep 1 #338
I hate this news. I've enjoyed interacting with The Magistrate here many times. CousinIT Sep 1 #339
Oh, I am very sad to hear this terrible news. FM123 Sep 1 #340
Oh, this is very sad Sympthsical Sep 1 #341
Oh my goodness, terrible news. Mad_Dem_X Sep 1 #342
The Magistrate always brought civility to DU conversations... kentuck Sep 1 #343
Peace world wide wally Sep 1 #344
Damn... flying rabbit Sep 1 #345
RIP ProfessorGAC Sep 1 #346
That's terrible. The Magistrate was a Hall of Famer DUer. Tommy Carcetti Sep 1 #347
He was the best. nocoincidences Sep 1 #348
Cross posted in GD. lapucelle Sep 1 #349
I've not been here long enough to know The Magistrate, but based upon the accolades here, he will be greatly missed. surfered Sep 1 #350
Well damn. Safe passage Magistrate. bluesbassman Sep 1 #351
I can't believe I'm reading this. There are just some people you can't imagine not being here, and The Magistrate is... Tarheel_Dem Sep 1 #352
Sad news The Wizard Sep 1 #353
Too sad hermetic Sep 1 #354
Very sorry... Mike Nelson Sep 1 #355
I will miss his calm wisdom. 2 Meow Momma Sep 1 #356
That is terrible. Wishing his family well TomCADem Sep 1 #357
I am so sorry. I feel as if I've lost a long time good and caring friend. Fla Dem Sep 1 #358
Magistrate's response to a tombstoned troll: bigtree Sep 1 #359
+1. No truer words dalton99a Sep 2 #386
My condolences to family and friends Chautauquas Sep 1 #360
Thanks for the memories, sir. You will be missed. Tommymac Sep 1 #361
Your tribute to him is beautiful, Earl. lamp_shade Sep 1 #362
He was one of the first to welcome me to DU. redstatebluegirl Sep 1 #363
Thanks for letting us know. After a clean bill of health... Damn. Evolve Dammit Sep 1 #364
The Magistrate's last two comments were "Good for them" and "Well said, sir." Pacifist Patriot Sep 1 #365
He and I went around a few times... malthaussen Sep 1 #366
The family said they would try and post some of the memoir once they can access it. Lithos Sep 1 #381
Thank you for mentioning this, Lithos Metatron Sep 3 #393
Always such a shock when one of the "Greats" passes. So sorry for your, and our, loss. ratchiweenie Sep 1 #367
I've never seen 700 recs for any thread. LittleGirl Sep 1 #368
Oh no. Very sorry to hear this mvd Sep 1 #369
Tears in my eyes, my favorite DU'er ever. A true patriot, he'll be sorely missed and DU is poorer without him. emulatorloo Sep 1 #370
My heart breaks.... Peacetrain Sep 1 #371
Rip Magistrate flamingdem Sep 1 #372
What a terrible loss for our community... tosh Sep 1 #373
So sad to hear this Zoomie1986 Sep 1 #374
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones Quiet Em Sep 1 #375
Shocking. He'd been posting more recently. Very sad news. marble falls Sep 1 #376
I am so deeply sorry to see this. Peace and strength to his family and friends. Swift journey, brother. mucholderthandirt Sep 1 #377
RIP sir. old guy Sep 1 #378
So sad to read this FullySupportDems Sep 1 #379
I stumbled onto this site just in the past week Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 1 #380
That's lovely. Thanks for the kindness. nolabear Sep 1 #383
Welcome to DU, Jmb 4 Harris-Walz. calimary Sep 2 #388
My condolences and shared sorrow... consider_this Sep 1 #382
I only just saw the news this evening, and am truly shocked. Crunchy Frog Sep 2 #384
Oh man that really sucks! RIP! Initech Sep 2 #385
RIP to one of my favorite posters. Ace Rothstein Sep 2 #387
Oh no jfz9580m Sep 3 #389
I'm so so sorry and saddened to hear this. Blue_Roses Sep 3 #390
So sorry to hear of the passing of The Magistrate. I always liked his posts and his responses. akbacchus_BC Sep 3 #391
I introduced James to DU SheWhoMustBeObeyed Sep 3 #392
This brought tears to my eyes Blasphemer Sep 3 #394
Very sad news. prodigitalson Sep 4 #395
The Magistrate, Thank You For Your Kindness. joshcryer Oct 8 #396
He had my greatest admiration. defacto7 Friday #397
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