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Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:17 AM Nov 2012

My plan for Facebook ...... Care to join me?

I have remained relatively silent politically on Facebook because I live in such a rabid red area in Tennessee. Tonight the second the election is called for Obama I plan to post this with no comment:







Opinions or suggestions anyone?

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My plan for Facebook ...... Care to join me? (Original Post) Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 OP
great idea. i will join you SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #1
Hey, thanks! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #2
Count me in lupojohn Nov 2012 #25
Thanks and help keep this kicked today!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #26
Works for me Sherman A1 Nov 2012 #3
I've only posted on comments about gay marriage and grind my teeth through all the other stupid ones flygal Nov 2012 #8
Oh I love it--yes I'm in Obamamama44 Nov 2012 #4
Please help me keep this kicked throughout the day. Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #5
Kick for you Smilie Facebookers! Cha Nov 2012 #7
... quinnox Nov 2012 #6
If you would like to see some of the stupid I put up with around here, Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #9
I rarely Facebook, but I'll do it for this. Frank Cannon Nov 2012 #10
Thanks! Might be fun! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #11
I'll join you. dmr Nov 2012 #12
every friend of mine on fb barbtries Nov 2012 #13
It has cost me a couple of friends, too. Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #14
You know I am in BlueState Nov 2012 #15
Hi BlueState! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #21
Well I started a group on facebook tiredtoo Nov 2012 #16
Nice. May check in tonight! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #22
I just requested membership! calimary Nov 2012 #59
I am in!! DeadManInc Nov 2012 #17
also from Tennessee Celebration Nov 2012 #18
I'm in with the smiley face! Lilma Nov 2012 #19
Awesome Bearheim Nov 2012 #20
Here is an example of why I am doing this. Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Rob H. Nov 2012 #28
Hey, thanks fellow Tennessean! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #39
kicked. ehrnst Nov 2012 #24
Kick Liberalynn Nov 2012 #27
How about this one? mikeytherat Nov 2012 #29
I like it! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #30
I'm with you. Just copied the button. doccraig67 Nov 2012 #31
Thanks! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #32
Great idea! HeartlandDem Nov 2012 #33
It's going up tonight!!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #37
Image saved liberaltrucker Nov 2012 #34
I'm in WolverineDG Nov 2012 #35
That says it for me. I will post asap on hearing. judesedit Nov 2012 #36
Kicking ... off to work now! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #38
K&R JimGinPA Nov 2012 #40
Yes please stopwastingmymoney Nov 2012 #41
kick ..... please join us - nt Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #42
Yes, a smiley face onslaught... ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #43
Cute!! LOL! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #46
I've given up trying to stay neutral politically on FB liberalhistorian Nov 2012 #44
I understand your choice, but it would not be wise Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #45
Mid Day kick. nt Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #47
Cute idea! I just posted "SOOOOOO glad I voted!" madibella Nov 2012 #48
Count me in! Liberal Mommy Nov 2012 #49
I've Already Got My Plan For Tonight/Tomorrow ChoppinBroccoli Nov 2012 #50
Thanks everyone! Remember to post the smiley in the OP or one of Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #51
I plan to post one word... smackd Nov 2012 #52
kick for those who might want to participate ............... Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #53
Here's a little different take on your smiley FieryLocks Nov 2012 #54
Fabulous! MissMarple Nov 2012 #55
"If my Repub friends want a shot the next time, they should throw the TEA party overboard." Zookeeper Nov 2012 #56
I love it!!!!!! etherealtruth Nov 2012 #57
Like it! Yes. Already copied it into my download file! calimary Nov 2012 #58
I'm in. rgbecker Nov 2012 #60
I'll do the same Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #61
I like dem4ward Nov 2012 #62
Great! Thanks all! Keep it going!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #63
I posted my smiley face. Frank Cannon Nov 2012 #64
How many posted their smiley faces? Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #65
NE TN here. I already did my small celebration. n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #66
I did it! pinboy3niner Nov 2012 #67
Great!!!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #68
Done nm texpatriot2004 Nov 2012 #69

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
3. Works for me
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:25 AM
Nov 2012

I have not been silent on my page, nor have I been rabid. When I see something of interest I might post it, however I concentrate on labor stories and alike.

flygal

(3,231 posts)
8. I've only posted on comments about gay marriage and grind my teeth through all the other stupid ones
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:32 AM
Nov 2012

my romney friends write. Funny though, so many pro gay marriage posts and no anti. but the stupid Benghazi posts are pretty frequent.

Obamamama44

(98 posts)
4. Oh I love it--yes I'm in
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:25 AM
Nov 2012

I have just kept my political rants off fb but if someone pisses me off enough I chime in but I will be doing this! Thanks

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
5. Please help me keep this kicked throughout the day.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:27 AM
Nov 2012

Let's see how many will join in with the same Facebook post!

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
9. If you would like to see some of the stupid I put up with around here,
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:35 AM
Nov 2012

you can check out this thread I posted last night:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021721457

I am still laughing!

barbtries

(28,799 posts)
13. every friend of mine on fb
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:49 AM
Nov 2012

will know i'll be celebrating. i use my page to raise consciousness. it's cost me a couple friends. oh well.

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
14. It has cost me a couple of friends, too.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:52 AM
Nov 2012

And I have unfriended three myself, one a minister who turned out to be a racist convinced that Obama is a Muslim.

The stupid is rampant here.

That is why I am choosing to make this simple smiley face statement.

Hope others will join in the fun!

tiredtoo

(2,949 posts)
16. Well I started a group on facebook
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 07:23 AM
Nov 2012

Just for my political rants. As i too was losing friends with my constant raving. Like the smiley face and will probably do the same. Anyone wishing to join me in my post election activity (pushing for the change we want) can do so. Group is called "And from the Left" Drop me a pm if need be.

Celebration

(15,812 posts)
18. also from Tennessee
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 07:44 AM
Nov 2012

The only thing political I have posted is the Paul Ryan marathon time calculator..............

But very few of my "friends" have posted anything about the election. I'll check back here for the smiley face. I like your idea.

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
23. Here is an example of why I am doing this.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 08:13 AM
Nov 2012

Facebook friend posted this just now:

Romney will win in a landslide.

I’m predicting a 5 to 7 point popular vote victory. Electorally it won’t even be that close. In addition to the states McCain won in the last election, Romney will win many states that went to Obama in 2008. I’m predicting Romney victories in Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Pennslyvania, North Carolina, and Indiana. I predict a Romney victory by 100 to 120 electoral votes.



The stupid! It reeks!

Response to Tennessee Gal (Reply #23)

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
30. I like it!
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 08:56 AM
Nov 2012

However, I am choosing to be less up front about it. Some of them are so stupid they will not even know what I am smiling about. I will just sit back, watch, and laugh!

HeartlandDem

(80 posts)
33. Great idea!
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 09:11 AM
Nov 2012

I've stopped posting political stuff on my facebook 'cause I'm surrounded by red. But this sweet smile is goin'
up tomorrow!!

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
37. It's going up tonight!!!
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 09:16 AM
Nov 2012

Just as soon as it's called. I am thinking about 10:00 - 11:00 ET. Please, please!

Welcome to DU!

liberalhistorian

(20,818 posts)
44. I've given up trying to stay neutral politically on FB
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 11:57 AM
Nov 2012

because I can't take the rabid RW family and friend posts (those that are, many are not) anymore and I'm not going to let them go unchallenged anymore, especially when they post that shit on MY timeline and not just on theirs. I"ve especially been unable to get through to my wingnut stepsister who will, no doubt, be on the hook financially for her father's nursing home bills each month due to their state's "filial responsibility" laws which require children to be financially responsible for the care of their parents.

Since Medicaid pays for the bulk of his monthly bill after my mother gives up most of their monthly income for her share, and since, if repubs win and block grant Medicaid to the states the states will no longer be bound by federal law prohibiting the enforcement of filial responsibilty laws in regards to Medicaid, she and her even more wingnut hubby can look forward to turning over their fancy house and other assets, as well as a portion of their income each month, for his care.

They hate taxes and government, but how the fuck do they think her father's bills are being paid and he's being taken care of each month? And they don't care, either, that a win for Romney will mean even greater economic hardship for my mother should he go through with his plans for Medicaid. Then again, they don't do shit for her financially or emotionally or practically, either. So fuck being nice politically anymore, I've had it.

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
45. I understand your choice, but it would not be wise
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 12:05 PM
Nov 2012

for me to take all of them on in my small community.

Most of them are so politically ignorant, it is not worth wasting my time attempting to point out the truth. They never believe me. They only believe the propaganda they get from Faux News, Beck, and Limbaugh.

I have unfriended three, and two have unfriended me. That was enough for me.

I have chosen to not take them on, but to make this simple statement tonight. Should any of them react nastily in some way, I will respond.

My goal is to let them know I am happy and that nothing they say can ever change my mind.

madibella

(80 posts)
48. Cute idea! I just posted "SOOOOOO glad I voted!"
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:17 PM
Nov 2012

Hope people get the O's!
This way I can show my support for Obama, get likes from my smart friends who get the O's and confuse the misinformed into liking my post.
Hehe. Makes me feel better

Liberal Mommy

(202 posts)
49. Count me in!
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:20 PM
Nov 2012

This will be fun. I have had to take a "leave of absence" from FB because of all the craziness elections bring out in people.

ChoppinBroccoli

(3,784 posts)
50. I've Already Got My Plan For Tonight/Tomorrow
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:21 PM
Nov 2012

I plan on posting that picture of the gas station with the sign that says, "Romney bumper stickers removed for free."

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
51. Thanks everyone! Remember to post the smiley in the OP or one of
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:26 PM
Nov 2012

your choosing on Facebook at the moment the election is called for Obama!




Zookeeper

(6,536 posts)
56. "If my Repub friends want a shot the next time, they should throw the TEA party overboard."
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 08:19 PM
Nov 2012

That will be my message. I like the smiley face, but I've been so outspoken that I don't want to rub it in.

Frank Cannon

(7,570 posts)
64. I posted my smiley face.
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 02:24 AM
Nov 2012

It was sad to see all the butthurt posts from all of my right-wing Mormon friends, but hopefully it will cheer them up.

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
65. How many posted their smiley faces?
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 03:08 AM
Nov 2012

I did.

The right wing nuts in Tennessee are going crazy tonight.

Who cares!!!! We won!!!

Congratulations to President Obama and the people of the United States!

We have four more years to make things improve for all citizens!



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