I'm done - Democratic Underground

WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:42 PM
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I'm done

You want to hate Irwin and think he's done nothing special? Cool for you.

I'm smoking a bowl in his memory tonight.

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Zomby Woof

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:47 PM
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1. There's definitely too much hate around here these days

:hug:

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WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:48 PM
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2. no shit

I honestly don't get it.

:hug:

I'm just going to watch the ballgame and call up my SO and tell him how much I love him.

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Beausoir

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:04 PM
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8. Zomby...do you think DU has changed?

You've been here a long time. (And you REALLY reamed me out 3 years ago and I've not forgiven you for it and I know you have no idea what I am talking about...tee-hee) BUT...do you see the change that is happening here? It's not just my imagination. This place is spinning out of control.

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WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:07 PM
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12. it has

I've been here since day 1 too-- it's getting nastier...I suspect a lot of it is despair, because let's be real: the past 6 years have sucked BALLS for a lot of us :(

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Joe Fields

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:33 PM
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26. I think you hit the nail right on the head.

I call it B.S. (Bush Syndrome)

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Zomby Woof

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:13 PM
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15. Yes, it has

You are correct on both counts: DU has changed for the worse in many ways (although a few tentative steps as of late have improved the atmosphere), and yes, I have NO IDEA what you are talking about regarding 3 years ago. :-)

I generally regard your contributions highly, so whatever you did that got under my craw, I forgot about it. I am not a grudge-holder, so even if you don't ever forgive me, I have to thank you for your candor and direct communication and must let you know that I respect your opinion of me, for I am sure it was fairly earned.

Long time, indeed. Almost five long years now... :hi:

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Beausoir

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:17 PM
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18. Aww. You are sweet.

And it was an OLD flame war when I posted some pet peeves about adoption terminology. You were right. (Much as it pains me to admit it.) And that's enough about that.

Enjoy your night.

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sir_captain

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:20 PM
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20. It all seems really pointless

I know I've had arguments with people, you included, before. But really, who cares? We're all just people talking on an anonymous message board, for godssake. I certainly bear no ill will towards anyone here.

Of course, a messageboard like this is bound to bring out the worst behavior in people--it allows them to act in all sorts of ways that they would probably never dream of doing in real life. Ah well. Live and let live says I.

:toast:

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Zomby Woof

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:26 PM
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22. Well, if I ever crossed you

I am sorry. :-(

And to Beausoir too. I certainly have no reserve of ill-will or disagreement with either of you. I appreciate this opportunity to clear some longstanding issues. :toast: Peace.

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sir_captain

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:29 PM
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23. Oh, there's no issue

Never was...no worries at all. I think you're a great poster. :hi:

I honestly don't understand why there has to be so much drama and infighting around here. I had more than enough of that in high school to last me a lifetime.

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Shakespeare

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:31 PM
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25. Second that.

PMs (along with other clandestine discussion sites that have popped up) have become the new underground-underground (remember the old underground?).

There's too much nastiness, too much lashing out, too much pack mentality--and I mean that in the WORST sense of the expression. I feel like effin' Pogo most days when I come in here. Too much junior high bullshit.

Far too often, this is one fucked up place. x(

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Zomby Woof

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:34 PM
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27. Have I told you lately...?

That I appreciate your wisdom and your presence on DU?

And thank jebus you are back in L.A. :hug:

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Shakespeare

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:36 PM
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28. Aw, you rock.

Thanks, man. Most sincerely.

:hug:

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KFC

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:51 PM
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3. I will be raising a few for him tonight

I was (am) a big fan, but what really touched me was the influence he had on one of my nieces. She is only 10 years old and is hell-bent on becoming a wildlife biologist. I called her today, but she was so upset that she couldn't talk.

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WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:59 PM
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5. my bio peeps and I had a big toast for him

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LostinVA

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Mon Sep-04-06 08:53 PM
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4. I wished I had some

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Beausoir

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:01 PM
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6. Oh how I wish I was with you!

Where are you in my hour of need?

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WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:02 PM
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7. chilling in the dorms of Boston College

You are more than welcome here, friend :hug:

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Beausoir

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:06 PM
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9. Ahhh. Sounds good.

You can come and visit me...up in the pristine woods of Minnesota Lake country. It's beautiful here tonight.

Enjoy and peace. You have a friend here.

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AlCzervik

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:07 PM
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10. i would have never imagined Steve Irwin would end up being the

subject of such heated comments and arguments, i thought the 04 primaries were bad, Reagan dying, yup bad, the Pope's passing-run!!!, new Pope picked, hold me, Israel/lebanon--yikes and finally the firing of Mike Malloy but the same type of flame fest about Steve Irwin? GD will never recover.

I was never a big watcher of Irwin but my daughter enjoyed his shows and we did see his movie and every kid in that theater was mesmerized by him.

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lost-in-nj

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:07 PM
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11. To the KRIKEY man

:toast: :toast: :beer: :beer:

and his family

lost

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RevCheesehead

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:09 PM
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13. You know what's really sad?

This shit's been going on ALL DAY LONG.

This is beyond embarassing. x(

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WindRavenX

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:11 PM
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14. if it was just a few people, I wouldn't care

But my god, this man inspired me and so many others-- how can so many people have such an axe to grind???

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WolverineDG

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:16 PM
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17. They're bored & need something to gripe about

Much more important to trash a dead guy than to do something that will help get Democrats elected.

YMMV, of course.

dg

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RevCheesehead

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:17 PM
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19. I've seen this here before.

When Reggie White died, I was so very sad. I called my nephew to let him know (he lives in PA, but is a huge Packers fan), and the poor kid got real quiet - I could tell he was crying. So I get on DU, and the first thing I see are a bunch of posts of people saying they're gonna piss on his grave, and they're glad he's roasting in hell.

I came very, very close to leaving DU forever on that day. Then I decided I wouldn't let the assholes get me.

But since that time, the number of assholes has increased... and people seem more willing to show their ass-holery.

I have nothing to offer, except this: :hug:

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sir_captain

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:15 PM
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16. It just once again proves my theory

Edited on Mon Sep-04-06 09:21 PM by sir_captain

that most people suck, so when you find the ones who don't, it's really important to hang on to them.

And hope that Wang doesn't give up any more runs tonight, of course.

On edit: I guess I shouldn't have opened my big mouth. Damn.

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Critters2

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:23 PM
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21. I try to never criticize anyone who does well that which

I can't do at all. For example, I never criticize my organists. I could never play music with my feet!

Ditto with the Croc Hunter...there's not enough money on the planet to get me to lay down on top of a crocodile.

And until others can claim his level of expertise--not to mention commitment to conservation--they should STFU!

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idgiehkt

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Mon Sep-04-06 09:29 PM
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24. it's a bummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evg4Me9o3-A

posting this makes me feel better, seems to be a running theme

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Maat

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Tue Sep-05-06 01:06 AM
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29. What you guys said (n/t)! I agree!

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