An Apology!

[wisteria]

To all fellow patrons of the Democratic Underground whom I have angered and hurt with my negative and bastardly posts regarding President-elect Obama and to those who support Hillary Clinton, whom I have not written pleasant things about on occasion. I can not express with words how badly I feel for letting my cynicism and disappointment get the better of me resulting in some shameful comments that I regret and wish I could take back now. I have no doubt President-elect Obama will do as he believes is best for this country and whom he includes in his cabinet is entirely his decision. I also wish Mrs. Clinton well in her new position. This is her opportunity to show us what she can accomplish. Apologies are also in order for some fellow Kerry supporters whom I have needled and sometimes pushed over the edge in debate or questioning. I want to add that I am not nor have I ever been a racist or pretended to know something when I did not. And, thanks to those who arranged for me to meet on several occasions, a true patriot and all around great man- Senator Kerry.

And finally, I want to thank the person or persons who alerted me to the moderator. Your intent was not to do me any favors I am sure, but you did. You put a stop to my out of control behavior and allowed me the time I needed to pull away and consider what I was actually doing here. Which brings me to this; I am suspending my time here at Democratic Underground and redirecting my energy in a more positive direction pursuing something that can make a real difference in someone’s life. My foray into politics has not been very productive or a very happy time and unfortunately this has resulted in me seeing a side of myself I do not care for. I am now going to do what I can to find that positive person in me again by redirecting my priorities. So, this is not a flame out, because I have enjoyed this site for four years now, but rather a spring board to something important and worthwhile. And, I will make this promise, if in the future I do post here, my posts will be positive and supportive and perhaps contain something relevant.

“THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”

“Many's the time that we feasted
And many's the time that we fasted
Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted
We did have fun and no harm done”

Wisteria

[cali]

1. what a thoughtful and gracious post.

thank you.

[yellowdogintexas]

2. agreed, please consider this a hiatus and check in from time to time. nt

[mtnsnake]

3. I have to tell you your post is very moving.

We can all learn something from your beautiful post even if we've bumped heads in the past. Thank you for posting. :)

Highly recommended :thumbsup:

[liberalmuse]

4. I'm very touched by your post.

I'm not a Kool-Aid drinking Clinton fan, but I am really sad that so many of my beloved liberals seem to hate them. Yes, Bill and Hillary are flawed, but they truly mean well, but there are millions of dollars in smear funds pitted against them. It hurts that this smear campaign of many years against them is succeeding. Liberals are smarter than this! Thank you for your most gracious post. It takes a really enlightened, decent, soulful human being to admit that they may have done something they needed to sit back and reflect upon. I have the utmost respect for you. Again, thank you. I'm deeply touched, even though your post had nothing to do with me. However, as with you, I know that maybe I have gone over the top myself, and sincerely hope I have not hurt anyone here. If I have, you have my utmost apologies.

[FrenchieCat]

5. I appreciate your OP in reference to your internal soul searching.

I very much hope, for your sake, that you find what it is that you are looking for to make you whole again....and know that you are not the only one who has been opposed to circumstances for so long, and has dealt with disappointment time and time again, until to some degree, perspective as to what is truly important has been too easily lost.

You are most likely on your way to recovery....from the hurt that you have experienced.

Good luck to you. :hi:

[secondwind]

6. Wow, wisteria. You rock. It takes a very strong person to admit

that perhaps they went over the top. I commend you. You are special.

:toast:

[TomInTib]

7. I, for one, have always enjoyed your presence here, Wisteria.

Here's wishing you luck and success in all you do.

Tom

[Danger Mouse]

8. What a gracious post! Thank you.

I think you shouldn't leave, though.

[BeFree]

9. Politics can be bloody

I much prefer politics not be bloody, but sometimes someone has to bleed.

That's life. Live and learn.

[crispini]

10. Wow... great post...

if you haven't gotten involved in politics in "real life" as opposed to the internet ... may I suggest doing so? It can be a lot of fun to help local candidates and your local party. There are people in office today that I helped get elected -- I find it very fulfilling, plus you meet some great people. Good luck, and I hope you find a good direction for your energy. Cheers!

:toast:

[Sidney J Mussburger]

11. That's Awesome

You sound very sincere, I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck.

[Starry Messenger]

12. Wisteria!

:hug: Here's to better days.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

13. Being human, we all make mistakes ... admitting them

can be very difficult. You have my respect and my best wishes for the journey ahead. Peace, wisteria.

[jefferson_dem]

14. Classy post, wisteria.

:thumbsup:

[Festivito]

15. So, you have found some darkness within yourself.

It drove you.

And that same dark self will now choose some other course possibly from its darkness, possibly not.

Better than nothing. Perhaps, perhaps not.

Hope you find some light to shed on that darkness, because then it disappears.

And the journey from there remains relentlessly clear.

[Tom Rinaldo]

16. When you find that balence within you that you know you have in you

please come back to us and help role model it to the rest of us. A very moving post. I have no doubt after reading it that you will accomplish what you seek. I very much hope to "see" more of you again, further down the road.

[HughMoran]

17. I accept your apology

Happy to see that you've had second thoughts about some of your arguments this past week.

:hi:

[scarletwoman]

18. A gracious post -- I wish you well. May you find your inner joy and balance. (nt)

[MoonRiver]

19. I can't remember anything you did that rubbed me wrong, but that was a wonderful post.

:hug:

[fadedrose]

20. Touching...

After wiping my tears after hearing and seeing Sarah McLaughlin's version of "Silent Night" on TV and showing all those homeless cats and dogs, again I have been moved by your post.

Maybe there's too much schmaltz for me everywhere I look. Gonna read a book now about cops and murders to jar me back to real life ;)

Keep behaving, but don't lose your perspective. Others have been very nasty (sometimes even me) and we're probably all sorry.

[TayTay]

21. It's about the art of the possible.

That exists everywhere, once you accept that it can.

Peace and good journeys to you friend.

[TankLV]

22. Wow - truely gracious. Apology accepted...

[globalvillage]

23. We did have fun.

Thanks for sharing some great times, wisteria. Hope to see you again soon.

[wisteria]

24. Thank you all for your kind words, I appreciate them very much. n/t

[bonito]

25. Peace & Love

:hug:...

[yowzayowzayowza]

26. Namasté. n/t

[grantcart]

27. Good Luck and hurry back when you have restored your perspective

[ccharles000]

28. ...

:hug:

[beachmom]

29. I am sorry we quarrelled, Wisteria, but I have to say I have been worried about you,

and think you are doing the right thing, putting your own life first over what can be the ugliness of politics.

Good luck in the new direction you are now embarking on, and by all means, stop in and say hello at the JK group any time. We will miss you!

[wisteria]

30. Thank you and I am sorry too. n/t

[ruggerson]

31. nice to know

there is a person of depth and quality and self awareness behind your screen name.

We're all on the same side in the long run, even if we do knock heads occasionally.

:toast:

[PresidentObama]

32. Wisteria, I still have the button you sent me two years ago. We've fought before, but I thank you.

You've been very kind to me. I understand your reasoning and respect it.

Best of luck to you.

[wisteria]

35. That is nice to know. n/t

[Jennicut]

33. Good Luck wisteria

Politics is not an easy place to be involved in 24/7. Frankly if I really was a politician I would have lost it a long time ago. The point of DU is open discussion but not to take it TOO seriously or it can be too much. Taking a break is a good thing and everyone needs one now and then. Hope you still come back to say hi to us in the future.

[Occam Bandage]

34. Goodbye. Won't miss you.

[PresidentObama]

36. WTF? n/t

[sellitman]

44. How gracious of you!

[Forkboy]

47. That's nice.

:eyes:

[sandnsea]

37. Please please keep in touch

I will miss you terribly if you don't. :hug: I know what you mean about this site bringing out the worst sometimes, well you know that I know that, now don't you. :) But it also helps to look at some of our misconceptions about people and how the world works. I agree that if you aren't doing things in the real world, this site could drain the life right out of you. But still, please check in now and again.

[w4rma]

38. I, for one, hope you come back and post often. It's obvious that you've grown. (nt)

[AtomicKitten]

39. Best wishes and don't be a stranger.

[Beacool]

40. No need to apologize,

but I understand how this board can bring out the worst in people. I tend to be positive and have a sense of humor in life, not that it's expressed here. I tend to spend 90% of my time defending the Clintons against the constant bashing of so many on this board.

Take care and good luck.

:hi:

[PresidentObama]

42. Hey Beacool, how are you sweetie?

I see we spend our DU time doing the same thing.

The Clinton bashing is out of control.

[Beacool]

43. Hi Kerry, how was your turkey holiday?

Yeah, I never thought that when I joined the board over a year ago I would spend most of my time defending the Clintons from other Democrats. They are worse than the Freepers, amazing........

:hi:

[PresidentObama]

45. My turkey holiday was wonderful. Lots of food and laughs.

Hope yours was well.

And worse than Freepers? Beacool, I'm starting to think some of them ARE Freepers.

:hi:

[Hekate]

41. That's the most thoughtful apology I've ever read. Don't be a stranger now, okay?

:hi:

Hekate

[ProSense]

46. "I am now going to do what I can to find that positive person in me..." Well,

I know the positive person in you, and I like her a lot.

Thanks for this touching and considerate statement.

Hope to see you again soon.

Best wishes, Wisteria.

[WildEyedLiberal]

48. Wow, it's a shame you're leaving

You and I agree on very much around here - there's a lot I'm not happy about, but I guess I just try to take my mind off it rather than get angry. Once you realize that you don't have a lot of control over politics and current events, you realize that getting angry about it and ranting on DU just makes you feel worse. I know, been there, done that, bought the T shirt. So I don't post nearly as much as I used to, because complaining doesn't do anything and I finally realized it doesn't make me feel better. I think it's great that you're going to channel your energies somewhere else; I have largely come to that conclusion as well. But I do hope I see you around here from time to time. You've been one of JK's most stalwart supporters all along and I know your heart is in the right place. Cheers and take care.

[politicasista]

49. Very thoughful post

Hope you come back soon. :grouphug: