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WTF is wrong w people on DU? (Original Post) NYC_SKP Jan 2013 OP
Don't make me post the article by Tim Wise, but it kinda ends like this: freshwest Jan 2013 #1
I have only been here for a ...short time sheshe2 Jan 2013 #2
Always guilty first. Same attitude I dealt with repubs, libertarian and conspiracy folks in 2008. freshwest Jan 2013 #3
Sorry you had to go through all that in 2008, freshwest. sheshe2 Jan 2013 #4
Oh, I wasn't talking about DU. I'm sure it was better in 2008. When I got here in 2010 it was... freshwest Jan 2013 #5
Some people here have become as intolerant and as closed minded as the Right Wingers gateley Jan 2013 #6
Because I support Democrats I'm called names. The feeling is the same as RW or libertarian board. freshwest Jan 2013 #9
Agree. It was almost a sanctuary for me. I wasn't afraid to post anything or ask any questions. gateley Jan 2013 #10
So, freshwest, we will open our arms and embrace life! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #7
He shows 'the love you give is equal to the love you get...' freshwest Jan 2013 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Jan 2013 #11
Aaaah Geez, just look at the man... sheshe2 Jan 2013 #13
That boy hugging Obama reminds me of my son. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #15
My kid would love to meet Obama and give him a bearhug! Love Bo in the corner. Good job! freshwest Jan 2013 #17
My son included the story about how Obama got Bo since Malia was allergic to other dogs. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #18
Fine son you've got there. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #22
Thanks! Sniffle (tears of pride). nt SunSeeker Oct 2013 #30
All my love and hugs~ sheshe2 Oct 2013 #28
You're right, Sheshe freshwest Jan 2013 #12
Absolutely the best picture I have seen, of the President with children. sheshe2 Jan 2013 #14
That's my fave too. Pure joy indeed. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #16
Give and it shall be given unto you~ sheshe2 Oct 2013 #19
Thanks for kicking this one. I'm sad and upset, too. But now I'm crying, letting it out. freshwest Oct 2013 #20
Great pic! MADem Oct 2013 #26
I'd be lost w/o you. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #21
Thank you, Irish. very much. Let's band together to see each other through, if we can. freshwest Oct 2013 #23
We can; we shall; we must. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #24
Strong sentiment from a strong woman and much appreciated. freshwest Oct 2013 #25
there is nothing wrong Niceguy1 Oct 2013 #27
Hey you guys... Hekate Oct 2013 #29

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
1. Don't make me post the article by Tim Wise, but it kinda ends like this:
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 07:55 PM
Jan 2013
In short, if you’re still disappointed in Barack Obama, it’s only because you never understood whose job it was to produce change in the first place. But don’t take out your own failings in this regard on the rest of us...

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
2. I have only been here for a ...short time
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 08:30 PM
Jan 2013

and I am still pondering that question myself.

It seems we have some new kind of court system here. They charge The President with a Crime, however he is not even given a trial here. He is found guilty, then sentenced.
This all happens BEFORE the President has even acted upon the issues!

Sad really.

However, I for one have his back. As I know the BOG does!

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Thanks for the pictures, NYC_SKP! I just love PBO pics!



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freshwest

(53,661 posts)
3. Always guilty first. Same attitude I dealt with repubs, libertarian and conspiracy folks in 2008.
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 10:20 PM
Jan 2013

The energy is exactly same. Whether they were ever Democrats or voted for Obama or other Democrats, I doubt. They don't need or want what most people who voted for Obama needed or wanted. They have no gratitude for anything they've ever recieved (I'm not talking about Obama) from anyone and no humility. They want this torn down for something else. To me they're trolls, no matter what they label themselves as. When it gets down to it, they hate all the things we need and want, they look down on us as something to spit on. Anyway, I can see why people left.

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
4. Sorry you had to go through all that in 2008, freshwest.
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 11:31 PM
Jan 2013

I was reading DU back then...never joined, until recently. Even with the bad, I still see the good here too. Some really Great People, that believe as I do. Blind supporters...no we are not.

Change will never happen in the blink of an eye. We know that, and are patient. Others seem to want everything yesterday. Wise people know that we will never get it all. However we can change things, we can crack the foundations...cracks will get bigger then break away. It takes time. I have the patience to see these things through.

Have I felt like leaving, sure just this morning. However I plan to stay for now and fight tooth and nail for what I believe in. That would be, This President and Vice President. They are the best thing that has ever happened to this Country!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
5. Oh, I wasn't talking about DU. I'm sure it was better in 2008. When I got here in 2010 it was...
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 11:51 PM
Jan 2013
a breath of fresh air.

Now it's pretty much like where I left - that was founded just before DU was - except DU has turned more hurtful than the other places ever were.

Some old time DUers that don't post here anymore, only lurk, have seen my posts and thanked me. It's great to have you and a few others to say hello to here.






gateley

(62,683 posts)
6. Some people here have become as intolerant and as closed minded as the Right Wingers
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 12:15 AM
Jan 2013

they hate. They behave like fourth graders "tattling" on people with whom they don't agree. It's so sad. DU used to be my refuge, now I'm afraid to post much of the time. It's like it's censored.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
9. Because I support Democrats I'm called names. The feeling is the same as RW or libertarian board.
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 01:06 AM
Jan 2013

That's what most members want DU to be. DU2 was much more open minded.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
8. He shows 'the love you give is equal to the love you get...'
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 12:58 AM
Jan 2013


This was my desktop last summer:



Favorites from the Obama Diary.


Response to freshwest (Reply #8)

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
13. Aaaah Geez, just look at the man...
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 01:46 AM
Jan 2013

he is not the President there....he's a dad. They are just hanging on him, and he loves it. It shows! You are so very right, you get what you give.

[url=http://postimage.org/][img][/img][/url]

stepping over the rug...the quote: For the People By the People....

Oh yeah, for this President!


SunSeeker

(53,587 posts)
15. That boy hugging Obama reminds me of my son.
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 05:00 PM
Jan 2013

He loves President Obama. Last year he had to do an oral report on a famous American. He chose President Obama (he was the only kid that did--we live in very red Orange County, CA). Each kid was also supposed to make a poster of that person to hold while giving the report. My son came up with the idea to use a flag as a background and made this poster:





Yup, he got an A+

SunSeeker

(53,587 posts)
18. My son included the story about how Obama got Bo since Malia was allergic to other dogs.
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 05:36 PM
Jan 2013

He saw that as Obama being a hero to his daughter. Kids know what's important!

His theme was Obama was a hero to the American people and his own family. The two things he mentioned for the American people were healthcare for kids and saving the American car companies (my son wants to drive a Jeep someday!).

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
12. You're right, Sheshe
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 01:43 AM
Jan 2013

Last edited Sun Oct 6, 2013, 11:20 PM - Edit history (2)



Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

~ Luke 6:38

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
14. Absolutely the best picture I have seen, of the President with children.
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 01:48 PM
Jan 2013

The pure joy on all their faces, beautiful!

Thank you so very much for sharing that picture and that quote!

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
19. Give and it shall be given unto you~
Sun Oct 6, 2013, 10:56 PM
Oct 2013

I am sad tonight. I am reading the BOG to lift my spirit and restore my soul.

freshwest

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
20. Thanks for kicking this one. I'm sad and upset, too. But now I'm crying, letting it out.
Sun Oct 6, 2013, 11:19 PM
Oct 2013

I am, in my own way, ruthlessly logical and given to analyzing relative strengths and history. And I feel wanting, and many other things these last few days as this has sunk in.

No wonder Klayman picked November 17th as the day of chaos in D.C. That's when the last SS checks will sent out with the default. And they will keep up the pain, hoping for several things.

One, Obama will compromise to save lives. Two, that if he does or does not, they will win, and he will be blamed. Three, that they will make such a killing off the disruption of the social fabric that the 2014 elections will be over before they begin, with mass disruption of people put out of their residences as the states will not be able to take care of them. Four, martial law.

Okay, I must stop because we need to be positive. But I'd rather talk about it here or in messages than in GD.

This is very serious to so many people I know on fixed incomes, living month to month. Some have posted their fears on a thread that is in the Greatest list right now.

Sorry again, should I edit or delete?

MADem

(135,425 posts)
26. Great pic!
Mon Oct 7, 2013, 01:20 AM
Oct 2013

Look at that little dimpled devil; you'd think he was gonna grow up to be kinda thick in stature--who knew he'd start getting long and lean as he grew!

He's got the same ready smile as he did when he was a child, though!

Niceguy1

(2,467 posts)
27. there is nothing wrong
Mon Oct 7, 2013, 01:33 AM
Oct 2013

With a bit of hero worship....

Some like football players, etc.

Some people even like politicos lol ha na

Hekate

(94,488 posts)
29. Hey you guys...
Mon Oct 7, 2013, 04:36 AM
Oct 2013
BOG


I'm out of words and kinda tired (procrastinating on a report is hard work!) but just wanted to drop in before finally finishing up.
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