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Wed Mar-19-08 05:57 PM
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This primary has brought out the WORST in some candidates and DUers |
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Edited on Wed Mar-19-08 05:58 PM by SaveAmerica
I'm learning stuff about some candidates I never would have imagined them doing. On top of that I'm learning that there are definitely some Dr. Jekyl/Mr.Hyde people here on DU. I've been reading and learning here at DU since '04 and found myself looking forward to the posts of many of the regulars here. I held their work here in high respect and am floored when I see those same people talking crap about other DUers (regulars and newbies), calling them names, belittling them, basically acting like they've lost their minds. Does anyone else feel disturbed when they see this? We worked so good as a team, now it's every (wo)man for himself.
It's like we're in the Polar Bear exhibit at the Washington Zoo and mama is picking us off one by one for snacks. Don't taste me Po!!
(Edit to add 'some' to the subject)
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:02 PM
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:40 PM
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2. Thanks for the kick, this primary is giving me an ulcer... |
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7 1/2 months until the election (!!!) 9 1/2 until Bush is history...
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:49 PM
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9. I'm counting the months too. |
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The worst should be over once we get past the primary and everyone stops changing what the other guy said and then tearing at and jumping them for things they didn't actually say.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:43 PM
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:43 PM
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4. I never had to use the 'ignore' feature until these last 2 wks. |
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My list now includes some long time posters here whose opinions I used to value. I wonder if I'll ever take them off ignore. I'd like to think that once this silly season is over they'll come to their senses. :shrug:
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:52 PM
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11. That's what I'm talking about; valued opinions, powerhouse information |
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gatherers. We'll have to have a Habitat for Humanity: DU Party and start fixing things in a few months.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:54 PM
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12. Or just all go out and get really stinkin' drunk together. |
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:44 PM
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5. Wow, That's .... Really Specific |
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So, which candidates would you say the primary has brought out the worst in, and how?
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:46 PM
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7. What, you want me to call names, belittle people, and act like I've lost my mind? |
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:58 PM
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15. If You're Gonna Hurt Insults, Yeah |
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Otherwise, you never know.
Someone who's the defensive type might think you're talking about their candidate, and have issues, and go off. Or someone might assume you're talking about the other candidate and say something nasty.
Next thing you know, your innocuous little post has started a flame war. It's really neat how that happens.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:46 PM
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6. Did you know polar bears only kill with their left paw? |
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Edited on Wed Mar-19-08 06:46 PM by blm
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:00 PM
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I think we need to consult with HEyHEY.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:11 PM
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21. Serious, Crisco....you know you and I may fight some, but, I'd never lie to you. |
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Edited on Wed Mar-19-08 07:12 PM by blm
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Especially about polar bears. I NEVER kid around about polar bears.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:20 PM
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I will wait to hear from the harsh Eastern bloc judge.
:hi:
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:48 PM
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8. I don't know about you |
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But I stick around to read up on the RW talking points. That's all we seem to have here these days.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:55 PM
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13. I'm going to have to start spending what little time I have here at the KO forum, |
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is it still peaceful there?
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:57 PM
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:hi:
I'm headed there now.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:03 PM
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18. Jovial, I'll have to go see what that's like! |
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:50 PM
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Deaniacs versus Kerrybots = Obamicans versus Hillbots.
Don't let the low post count fool you. I was here in 2004, it was just as bad on DU.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:59 PM
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16. This is nothing like '04. |
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And a disabled profile allows you to claim you've been here forever. But trust me, the low post count hasn't fooled anyone.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:04 PM
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19. That was my next question, I joined right after the election. So this is worse? |
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:06 PM
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20. Much. This has been toxic. I hope that once we have a nominee .... |
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things will get back to normal.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:11 PM
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:25 PM
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24. Someone certainly overestimates their importance. |
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I honestly didn't notice the name of the poster to whom I was responding. Now that I see it's you, a newbie jackass, I'll give you the last word. Take your best shot, Sparky, but rest assured that no one will read it.
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Wed Mar-19-08 07:48 PM
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25. Um...as I'm no angel here I'll just keep my mouth shut. |
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