OK, I'm a little tired of the "Fitzmas" stuff

[LynneSin]

This guy isn't doing this to make us happy - he's doing it because it was the job assigned to him. The more we go on about "Fitzmas" the more it makes this investigation look like it's some sort of revenge on what Starr & the neo-cons did to Bill Clinton.

I would like to think that Patrick Fitzgerald is just doing his job - uncovering who violated a basic law that says "You don't out undercover CIA operatives". Let's give Mr. Fitzgerald the respect he deserves and drop it with this silly Fitzmas crap

[ixion]

1. I agree with you LynneSin

and for the record I've not used the word. :-)

[LynneSin]

5. I think most of us haven't - but I'd like to see it go away

It's a personal opinion and I'm sure I will be flamed for it.

But we need to respect what is happening as a non-partisan investigation into a blatant violation of a law not some sort of gift from Santa Claus to help exact revenge on those who did it to us.

[Catherine Vincent]

2. This won't go any further than liberal message boards.

It's no biggee.

[LynneSin]

10. See, that's where I disagree

You will hear commentary from right-wing screeds about the liberal discussion boards and left-wing blogs. We are starting to become an important part of the political process and I could see Rush Limbaugh or some other asswipe picking this up and using it in a negative way.

[Occulus]

41. As someone else said, yesterday,

yes, without the term "Fitzmas", Rush et al would be playing nice over this and wouldn't think of using anything else we have to say against us.

Just a tip: when your opponents have already demonstrated they are willing to use anything at all against you, even those statements are accurate and truthful, and turn and twist them around so people think you're NOT telling the truth, does it truly matter what they would say about 'Fitzmas'?

Would it make a difference to what they have to say about us if we weren't using this silly little term? Of course not! They'll try to "make us look bad", regardless. They don't even hand us acknowledgement of our truthfulness when we do provide truth, so why bother worrying about it when we're just being a little silly?

[Norquist Nemesis]

21. If anyone watches network news it will

At least if they watch CNN and MSNBC. Both of those have blogger/internet reporters that cover both sides of the 'blogosphere'. Eventually, when a term gets thrown around for a sustained period it does make it out to the local stations.

[LSK]

25. Hannity has already used it n/t

[niyad]

3. agree, but if you are talking respect, perhaps you should notice that it

is PATRICK, not peter.

[LynneSin]

7. UGH!!!!! Fixed

Blonde moment!

[emulatorloo]

4. Thanks, and it is Patrick Fitzgerald

Serious investigation, serious outcome.

[LynneSin]

9. Yeah, see above

Blonde moment - Peter was the senator.

D'uh!

[RB TexLa]

6. I was tired of it the first time I heard it

[Matariki]

8. girl, you didn't even get his name right ;-)

[LynneSin]

12. Check again

:D

I've been away for a week - so sue me

:D

[Connie_Corleone]

11. I haven't used it once. It's kind of silly, but it's fun for others.

The man is just doing his job. I do respect him for not leaking any information.

[NoPasaran]

13. Some folks just can't wait to scrooge up a good thing

HANDS OFF my sugarplum dreams!

[Missy M]

14. It is silly and I am hoping it will go away soon.

[Loonman]

15. I'm just wary because Dems screw up every opportunity they get

They do this everytime. Sqaunder an opportunity and make nice with Repubs. Kerry seems to have grown a spine, lately, though.

[DistressedAmerican]

16. Gotta Laugh A Bit When I Can. It Has Been A Dark 5 Years.

[Midlodemocrat]

17. I don't think the term is disparaging nor does it seem partisan.

I think DUers are just celebrating that something finally is being done about the BFEE.

If the indictments go the way I would like, it will seem like Christmas to me. I have suffered under this regime long enough.

[buff2]

18. I agree with you.

TREASON IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON
MERRY FITZMAS EVERYBODY!!!! :evilgrin:

[rniel]

19. then get off the board

Have a cup of coffee and some dip.

[LynneSin]

20. Last I check I was allowed to express opinions here at DU

Sorry - maybe you were looking for the Freeper board or something

[mondo joe]

26. Does it seem at all ironic that when you're told what to do in response to

telling others what to do you suggest telling others what to do is Freeperish?

[LynneSin]

29. I"m just not appreciated of someone telling me to leave the board

I'm simply starting a discussion about something I find irritating not rallying the admins to create new rules to change something I don't like.

I could probably list about a dozen posts I do not agree with but I figure that's the beauty of DU that we can post stuff and then have others disagree with us!

[mondo joe]

38. That's understandable. I think some of us don't appreciate being told

what to not say, in the same way.

[kma3346]

27. I agree

I'm tired of seeing people get told to leave the board or be accused of being a Freeper just because they don't like the word "Fitzmas." I don't like it either. And that's my right! But I do LOVE Patrick Fitzgerald and what he's doing and hope he and his associates bring down this rotten, corrupt administration!

[mondo joe]

22. It's not disrespectful, and we have waited long enough to have some fun.

No one thinks he's doing this to make us happy. But we are.

And no amount of Fitzmasing has made this look like revenge.

But I trust you know how to use the Ignore Thread feature.

[johnaries]

23. Ah, but that IS the Spirit of Fitzmas! Doing your job and being TRUTHFUL!

It's been so long since we've seen anything approaching competence from this Administration except for it's ability to replace Truth with spin, it is a truly GREAT present to actually see someone doing their job and searching for the Truth.

That's the true meaning of Fitzmas!

[Matariki]

24. i think the term Fitzmas is meant to express the feeling around here

of hope and anticipation, not to disrespect the seriousness of his work. i think the word works really well to sum up what we're feeling.

[LynneSin]

28. Sometimes when I anticipate too much I get disappointed in the results

I'd rather just be patient and try not to get my hopes up because we've been down this path before with something we really thought would bring down this regime and yet faded away into the sunset.

[LSK]

30. and if that is true, the term fitzmas will slip away quietly

However, this is not an election that some diebold machines can steal. Also this is not something all the talking heads in the world can make go away. This is rule of law. It is immune to politics. It is different than past dissappointments.

Personally, I see no harm in the term Fitzmas. It nicely sums up the anticipation of the conclusion of the Fitzgerald investigation of the Plame CIA leak case.

[displacedtexan]

39. oops!

[zippy890]

31. I agree, this is not a game

:hi:

[TallahasseeGrannie]

32. I hear you BUT

there is something about the waiting... the waiting...and more waiting that makes the term rather appropriate to me.

It's silly but I don't have a problem with silly most of the time.

Actually, it really isn't any dumber than, say, "Plamegate." Equating every single scandal to Watergate has always bothered me.

Different strokes and all.

[Carni]

46. I agree with you the *gate* thing bugs the hell out of me

I have no problem with Fitzmas...it's just a way to add a little levity during a very annoying waiting period.

This whole process has been like watching paint dry (with a man with a hatchet standing over you while you do it!)

I'm stressed out--I need the silly diversions.

[LostinVA]

33. It's silly and kinda stupid, but it's also fun

It's the first time in a very looooong time that we have something potentially great to anticipate.

So, Goddess bless us, everyone!

[applegrove]

34. I agree. I think too it is important to remember that anger is normal

when your country has been trashed and governance purposely diminished. It is human to get angry. But yes - we need to keep perspective.

Great post!!

[Beelzebud]

35. Agreed.

[Meatwad]

36. I'm with you.

"Fitzmas" is really annoying.

[earth mom]

37. Don't be a grinch.

That's what people from the board that must not be named and the freeper place would love-for us to stop using the best meme we've come across in years! Make one wonder WHY anyone around here would be against it....

Sorry, but I'd rather stay "on message":

MERRY FITZMAS TO ALL! :bounce:

[SheilaT]

40. I'm with you on this.

I think it's a little silly, and especially if nothing really happens (which is my big fear) we will look quite foolish for using it.

[Marr]

42. Augh!

[crispini]

43. O M G!

I love you! ROFLMAO! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[cally]

44. The word captures my sense of anticipation

that finally justice will prevail and I'll be in a country that I recognize. I respect Fitzgerald for being above the partisan frey, but that doesn't change my own anticipation. The word is fun, silly, goofy, and a great shorthand for the anticipation I feel. I'm like a kid before Christmas wondering what will happen on Christmas day.

I also don't think the word hurts our cause. It's important for the public to know that there is opposition to this cabal. The media has portrayed only one side for too long and has made the left invisible. When they mention the left blogosphere coining a term like "fitzmas" then it brings attention to us. At least some will go looking for the sites.

[progressoid]

45. Why are you persecuting Fitzians?

I just converted and now I'm being chastised!

I'm guessing you didn't get one of these:

[Botany]

47. sorry do you what a Fitzmas cookie?

w/ indict mint icing?

[meisje]

48. On the first day of Fitzmas I feel really swell... because Carl Rove is

in a jail cell.

[WinkyDink]

49. Whatever.

I think complaints about "Fitzmas" are crap.
(If the language is good for the goose, ....)

[NervousRex]

50. Agreed

Some people think repeating a joke 1000 times makes it funnier...:shrug: