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jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 08:38 AM Aug 2017

DU is a political discussion forum


This is not Facebook, this is DU.

The reason this site exists - specifically - is for political discussion.

I can guarantee you that if you are interested in doing something productive to aid flood victims, then your posting, or not posting words on the screen in front of you is probably the least productive use of your time.

If you are interested in discussing politics, then you have come to the right place.

If you are not interested in discussing politics, or if your primary interest is in telling other people discussing politics to shut up - then might I suggest you find a website to play with in your leisure time which is not about politics?

Do you go into bars and tell people to stop drinking? Into casinos and tell people to quit gambling?

Discussing politics is what this site is FOR. If you were unaware of that, you're welcome.
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DU is a political discussion forum (Original Post) jberryhill Aug 2017 OP
I know, the scolding that happens here is actually kind of funny. nt cwydro Aug 2017 #1
It's one of the most entertaining... Whiskeytide Aug 2017 #5
Lol! cwydro Aug 2017 #14
It's a head scratcher jberryhill Aug 2017 #9
I'm only here because I was told that refreshments would be served Orrex Aug 2017 #2
Your waitstaff will come by shortly dalton99a Aug 2017 #7
All I can envision is this Blue_Adept Aug 2017 #10
I was told a "Mr. Soros" would be handing out money cyclonefence Aug 2017 #13
Not if you keep spelling his name backwards like that. Orrex Aug 2017 #16
Holy.... I never noticed that jberryhill Aug 2017 #25
Lol! AllyCat Aug 2017 #40
You must think you are "due beer and travel money." (Old timers will recognize the reference.) nt tblue37 Aug 2017 #27
"Many unique experiences" also had to be cut. Budget, you know. nt Buns_of_Fire Aug 2017 #34
Pie. I want pie. progressoid Aug 2017 #28
Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #3
Now that is funny! cwydro Aug 2017 #6
I miss all the good ones jberryhill Aug 2017 #11
I don't want to get mine hidden, so I won't say anything specific... Orrex Aug 2017 #15
One of those is correct lol. cwydro Aug 2017 #22
Damn, wrong building. I had no idea people were talking politics in here dalton99a Aug 2017 #4
All together now... DUH RainCaster Aug 2017 #8
START DISCUSSING, DAMMIT! FSogol Aug 2017 #12
. jberryhill Aug 2017 #44
wait what? you mean all those selfies I posted went for nothing? nt Javaman Aug 2017 #17
Thank you marybourg Aug 2017 #18
I thought it was to rant, say fuck alot, and make up juvenile names about DT SharonClark Aug 2017 #19
No. It's to correct spelling errors. "A lot." WinkyDink Aug 2017 #21
Cool, bro. Can you show us your badge now? LOL 👑 nt procon Aug 2017 #20
I'll pray for you. Iggo Aug 2017 #23
This site is for democrats only. Whiskeytide Aug 2017 #24
Greatest hits! NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 #33
LOL - Too much! Mountain Mule Aug 2017 #38
Alerted. yardwork Aug 2017 #41
Damn it - I knew there was one I forgot! n/t Whiskeytide Aug 2017 #42
And one other thing ... lpbk2713 Aug 2017 #26
Hopefully I have made myself clear. yellowcanine Aug 2017 #29
How Funny is it,,, Cryptoad Aug 2017 #30
Crap, no wonder. snort Aug 2017 #31
There is a strong clue to that, BobTheSubgenius Aug 2017 #32
Man skydives naked while playing violin for 30th birthday leftstreet Aug 2017 #35
Good Golly Miss Molly! zentrum Aug 2017 #36
I thought this site was for people to bury Democrats 6 ft Underground? IronLionZion Aug 2017 #37
Waaa! 😭 sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #39
The Lounge sez hi. blogslut Aug 2017 #43

Whiskeytide

(4,461 posts)
5. It's one of the most entertaining...
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 08:50 AM
Aug 2017

... aspects of the site. I especially love the posts and replies that relitigate the primary by scolding people for relitigating the primary. Irony is in abundance.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
9. It's a head scratcher
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 08:53 AM
Aug 2017

"I think I'll head over to DU and tell people not to discuss politics." - who does that?

tblue37

(65,357 posts)
27. You must think you are "due beer and travel money." (Old timers will recognize the reference.) nt
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:03 AM
Aug 2017

Response to jberryhill (Original post)

Orrex

(63,212 posts)
15. I don't want to get mine hidden, so I won't say anything specific...
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 09:01 AM
Aug 2017

but the removed post may or may not have had one of the following as its subject line:

1. "Chickens found to display hive intelligence."
2. "It is possible to survive a nuclear blast by hiding in a vintage refrigerator."
3. "The world will end on a Thursday."
4. "This morning I accidentally put both shoes on the same foot."
5. "Does this look swollen to you?"
6. "Someone alerted on this."
7. "My cousin dances like a drunk falling down an escalator."
8. "Missing puzzle piece found inside curious little monkey."
9. "Donald Trump is a triumph of vaguely human-shaped shit-stacking."

FSogol

(45,485 posts)
12. START DISCUSSING, DAMMIT!
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 08:57 AM
Aug 2017


Gotta agree, the DU Scold is a pretty funny animal. I have always maintained that some people are just trying to play a big game of "I'm more liberal than you."

marybourg

(12,631 posts)
18. Thank you
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 09:08 AM
Aug 2017

I wanted to say that yesterday but I'm ashamed to say I didn't want to seem a like a cold hearted mea nie










Whiskeytide

(4,461 posts)
24. This site is for democrats only.
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 10:39 AM
Aug 2017

But you knew that already.

Are you sure you're on the right site?

Did you forget the sarcasm thingy?

I think you're re-litigating the primary, so I'm going to post something mean about (Bernie)(Hillary) to show you how wrong you are and teach you not to re-litigate the primary.

In fact, here are the 7 links about (Bernie)(Hillary) I've posted 27 times previously, three times already in THIS thread.

Did you even read the link(s)?

Why do you (hate)/(love) (America)/(Trump)?

You really should self delete.

If you don't agree with my post, you must be an apologist for (detested group of the day).

Meta. (I'm not really sure what that means or how it applies to your post, but it sounds both high tech and dismissive).

We CAN walk and chew gum at the same time, you know.

Do you have a link? I'm not reading a post without a link.

That link is not a trusted source.

Welcome to my ignore list.

I don't care, and I'll prove it by taking the time to post a reply explaining the very high degree to which I don't care.

Door Buzzard.


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*Disclaimer* - I have used a couple of these in the past, but ONLY with sarcastic intent. Mostly. But, of course, that could be sarcasm.


Mountain Mule

(1,002 posts)
38. LOL - Too much!
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:45 AM
Aug 2017

I only joined DU after the so-called election last November, but I am already all too familiar with all of the above. This place can be a hoot!


PS I'm actually a bot sent here to spread divisiveness within the ranks.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
30. How Funny is it,,,
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:20 AM
Aug 2017

all these people getting mad at us for pointing out how the GOP for years has been fuciking over the people of TX by taking their tax money that should have been used to build the main roads above flood level and allowing the GOP Oligarchs to develop all the swamp land around Houston.

Houston has been a GOP Cluster Fuck waiting to happen for years,,,,, who woulda thunk that a storm would flood the Gulf Coast.

I guess they realize we have a right to upset. Every Citizen in the USA will have bear the burden of rebuilding Houston.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,563 posts)
32. There is a strong clue to that,
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:25 AM
Aug 2017

right in the name. If one can't even figure that out....probably not the place for them.

leftstreet

(36,108 posts)
35. Man skydives naked while playing violin for 30th birthday
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:36 AM
Aug 2017



Man skydives naked while playing violin for 30th birthday. An Australian man celebrated his 30th birthday by skydiving naked while playing a violin to promote male body image

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
36. Good Golly Miss Molly!
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:37 AM
Aug 2017

So glad you said it. It's been impossible to discuss that thing---you know, "politics"---without saying the right proscribed thing.

I really miss how it was a when I first signed up.

Especially not allowed to try to grapple with what would or would not help Democrats get back in power unless you say the exact right set of approved ideas.

No discussion permitted here!!! Get off my lawn!

IronLionZion

(45,442 posts)
37. I thought this site was for people to bury Democrats 6 ft Underground?
Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:42 AM
Aug 2017

and that our firing squad should be in the form of a circle pointed inwards at all times and away from any and all Republicans?

Actually the pretentious scoldings are my reason for coming here. A close second are the cat pics.

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