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WilliamPitt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:08 PM
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I rise in praise of The Magistrate, on the day of his retirement.
Edited on Wed Jan-28-09 11:08 PM by WilliamPitt
Sir, I can think of few people who have made DU a better place more than you have.

On the day as your retirement as a GD moderator (i.e. outgunned sherrif in a wild-west bar fight), I salute you, and thank you.

Cheers to The Magistrate!

:toast:
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LiberalHeart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:10 PM
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1. Ditto.
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shanti Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:11 PM
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2. hear hear!
:hi:
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Fozzledick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:11 PM
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3. Hear, hear!
:applause:
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:12 PM
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4. Cheers to The Magistrate!
:toast:
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ljm2002 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:13 PM
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5. Here's to ya, Mag!
Geez, for a minute there I thought you'd announced you were leaving or something!

:toast:
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Bolo Boffin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:13 PM
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6. Hear, hear!
:applause: :bounce:
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:14 PM
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7. I am a Magistrate Fan
Yes I am.
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:15 PM
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8. I raise my cup of hot tea in a toast!
Absolutely Cheers to The Magistrate! Sir - you really class up the joint!

:toast: :patriot: :headbang: :yourock:
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tularetom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:16 PM
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9. The magistrate - very dignified individual
Definitely too classy for THIS place.

Enjoy your well deserved retirement your eminence.
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:16 PM
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10. to the magistrate
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:18 PM
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11. ...gavel...
Court's adjourned.


:toast:

now, let's go get those Bush bastards!
dp
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alcibiades_mystery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:22 PM
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12. Love the Magistrate
None better on these boards.
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:23 PM
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13. Indeed... hizzah for the Magistrate!
He's one of those who make DU one of the best on the net. :toast:
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:28 PM
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14. All The Cheers, Best Wishes And Thanks In The World Go Out To Him.
Edited on Wed Jan-28-09 11:29 PM by OPERATIONMINDCRIME
He's as rock solid, original, wise and well versed as any member I've ever come across on here. In fact, it is in honor of HIM that when I signed up (and to this very day) I chose to write my headers by capitalizing every word!


The Magistrate has no equal imho.

Cheers to him!

:toast:
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:28 PM
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15. Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All DUers are admonished to draw near and give their attention!!
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:52 AM
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70. heh...'admonished' I can relate to....and a
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 11:53 AM by blm
nod to Mag.....
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asdjrocky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:32 PM
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16. Hear, hear!
Always looked forward to The Magistrate checking in.

Sir, if I may, you did a wonderful job!

:toast:
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:38 PM
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17. I hoist my fresh draught of IceWater to him.
The gentleman has style, flair, finesse, elan' and savoir faire in extreme abundance, to go along with his very apparent intelligence. When my eyes light upon his name, at the top of a post, I always stop to read it, no matter how trivial it might seem at first blush, for in his brevity lurks wisdom.
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:39 PM
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18. You are correct sir!
:cheers:
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:41 PM
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19. yup
what WP said
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:42 PM
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20. The Magistrate has always been kind to me...
:toast:
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InternalDialogue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:44 PM
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21. Cheers and huzzah!
:toast:

Knowledge, wit, wisdom, and a wee bit of the devil add up to a DUer beyond compare.

:toast:
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:53 PM
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22. Sir, you are one in a million
It was a pleasure to serve with you, and even more of a pleasure to see you out and about on the site...

Thank you so much!

:toast:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-28-09 11:58 PM
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23. I also rise in praise of The Magistrate!
It was an extreme pleasure to work with him when I was a mod long ago...

Thank you, Sir, for your service!


:toast:
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:14 AM
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24. All hail....
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
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yowzayowzayowza Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:17 AM
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25. Affirmative, Sir. n/t
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:18 AM
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26. Cheers
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Bryan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:19 AM
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27. A warm thanks to you, Sir
Like most of us, you saw that DU is too seldom a place for calm restraint and sober evenhandedness, but sharply unlike most of us (myself included), you endeavored to lead by your example.
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LibDemAlways Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:31 AM
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28. Always a gentleman, a DU treasure.
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Hippo_Tron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:32 AM
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29. Hear hear
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ConcernedCanuk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:34 AM
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30. MAGISTRATE, Sir, - thank you for your patience and wisdom
.
.
.

and somewhere in there I sensed a subtle humour

well done SIR!
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:34 AM
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31. Cheers.
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:35 AM
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32. I apologize to the Magistrate...
for all the hard times I gave him. Through it all, he was a gentleman.
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:36 AM
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33. Congratulations on your retirement.
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Idealism Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:51 AM
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34. Learn something new with every conversation, cheers to him!
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canetoad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:58 AM
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35. Back off there Will
You know what Frank Hardy called it.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:59 AM
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36. Cheers!
:toast:
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Starry Messenger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:00 AM
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37. To my mind, a combination of
Oliver Wendell Holmes and Christopher Morley. I hope he will frequent these parts.
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Old and In the Way Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:25 AM
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38. Congrats, Sir!
:fistbump:

You have a posting style and wit that cannot be duplicated. I salute your long and meritorious efforts in keeping DU's forums well moderated.

Thanks and hope to see you posting while enjoying your retirement!
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:30 AM
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39. I thump my fist on the desk in support of this most meritorious encomium.
Even though now my fist hurts like a bastard.

Here's to The Magistrate!

(Ouch.)
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Cetacea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:36 AM
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40. Aye Aye! I hope that you return to the helm one day.
Thank you, Sir!
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IGotAName Donating Member (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:48 AM
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41. Hear, hear.
The floggings are hereby discontinued...

;)
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:23 AM
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42. Oh Yes Sir!!
To The Magistrate :toast:
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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:27 AM
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43. Cheers, indeed, sir.. . . . . . .n/t
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varkam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:28 AM
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44. Seconded, sir!
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 06:28 AM by varkam
:patriot:
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:35 AM
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45. You have been amazing, sir.
Thank you The Magistrate, for the long hours and the dedication you have given to DU.

:hug: :applause: :fistbump:

Thank you too Will. :) :pals:
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philly_bob Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:01 AM
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46. Developed his own unique voice in a crowded room of shouters. n/t
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:22 AM
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47. The Magistrate -- a gentleman who always does the right thing,
Thank you, sir, for your profound contributions here -- they are all much appreciated!

Bravo, Magisrate! :toast:
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:37 AM
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48. Way Ta Go Magi !!!
:toast:

:patriot:

:hi:
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Warren Stupidity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:38 AM
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49. Fighting the good fight, shaming us shitflingers with his example
of how to disagree without being disagreeable. A virtual toast to you sir!
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:27 PM
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79. LOL "Shaming us shitflingers," how sadly true!
Recovering occasional shitflinger here.

My name is tom_paine, and I'm a shitflinger...
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mod mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:44 AM
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50. A BIG Thank you from moi!
:hi:
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:46 AM
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51. Indeed, Sir. I offer my praise.
:cheers:
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Ikonoklast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:46 AM
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52. The Magistrate is re-joining the rabble.
The overall level of discourse shall be raised, as, sadly, the Moderators lose a voice of reason and reserve.



Score one for the Rabble!
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:53 AM
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53. Huzzah for The Magistrate
His presence has enriched us!
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wndycty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:56 AM
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54. K&R Sir
:kick:
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Coexist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:57 AM
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55. .
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NNN0LHI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:57 AM
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56. Job well done, Sir
Enjoy your time off.

Don
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blueraven95 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:18 AM
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57. I concur!
Three cheers for The Magistrate.
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Stephanie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:24 AM
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58. Good to know
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immoderate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:25 AM
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59. To the Magistrate!
:toast:

--imm
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HamdenRice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:28 AM
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60. Magistrate Unleashed?
Now that he's not a mod, maybe we'll get to read what he really thinks! Hey, maybe he'll even drop the extreme even temper and flame a few of us.
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:50 AM
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61. To a first class moderator and a first class person
:toast: :toast:
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:52 AM
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62. I think of him as Patrick Swaze in Roadhouse!
:rofl:

Well done, sir.
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leftynyc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:06 AM
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63. Amen
Always a gentleman, always raises the level of discourse. A true role model.
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:44 AM
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64. Props to The Magistrate
:toast: You'll be missed.
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DinahMoeHum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:31 AM
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65. For He's A Jolly Good Fello-o-o-o-w. . .And So Say All Of Us.
Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!
:bounce::bounce::bounce:
:toast::toast::toast:
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The Magistrate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:31 AM
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66. Thank You Very Much, My Friends
Your kind words are greatly appreciated.

I will be taking a bit of a rest all around, to recharge the batteries, doing some private, apolitical writing, and relaxing with my little pieces of plastic. My grandsons will be getting a lot more computer time; they have discovered there are games on this thing....

We have turned a corner in this country, with the election of President Obama, and as he has said, the ground has shifted under our opponents, and they will be discovering this in the months and years to come. We here on this site should dedicate ourselves to supporting his administration, and furthering this change, concentrating our rancor on the opposition to him.

My best wishes to you all!
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 05:07 PM
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108. Congratulations on Your Promotion to Double Secret Stealth Mod
What?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Honey, it's all over the tubes. You might as well fess up.

I especially like the feature that lets you actually reach through the monitor of offending posters, and throttle them.

:loveya:Mmmmmmagistrate!:loveya:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:48 PM
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113. I'll miss you
Hurry back Sir :D
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texanshatingbush Donating Member (435 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:01 PM
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117. You are one of my DU heroes.....
Rest, recharge, but please, come back!

--THB
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:01 PM
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120. Best wishes to you as well!
Rest well, sir!
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Vanje Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:38 PM
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128. Dont stay away too long
You're one of the reasonable ones!
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:41 PM
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134. No, thank YOU.
It was always comforting to know we had a mod that I knew was honorable and fair. I don't say this to disparage any of the others, by any means, but through our dealings I've found you to be exactly as I describe. It's been an increasingly rare thing these last 8 years.

Take care of yourself, and drop in every now and then.

Cheers, my friend. :toast:
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The Magistrate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:00 PM
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143. Much Appreciated, Old Friend
I remain grateful you forgave me for not getting that joke back in the day....
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tishaLA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:58 PM
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141. and thank you, sir
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B3Nut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:30 AM
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67. I heartily concur!
He's the kind of gentleman we should all strive to be; alas, it is not always easy. They don't make 'em like him much anymore, 'tis indeed a shame.

Always cool, calm, and erudite...a class act of the highest caliber.

I lift my virtual glass of Jameson's to you, Sir.

Todd in Cheesecurdistan
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OnyxCollie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:35 AM
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68. Well done, Sir! nt
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ChickMagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:37 AM
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69. Good job, matey!
Congratulations for making it through!

:party: :hug:
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mac56 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:54 AM
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71. I heartily concur.
Sir, you set a standard for us all to emulate.
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Lilith Velkor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:57 AM
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72. I loves me some Magistrate
Yes INDEED.

Good luck to ya, Sir!

:toast:
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:59 AM
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73. Great Idea, Sir
:hi:
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:00 PM
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74. meh, I never saw him in the Guns forum much -- thats the highwire act for moderators.
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 12:01 PM by aikoaiko

I keed.

Thanks for your service, Sir.
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H2O Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:02 PM
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75. I agree 100%.
Nominated.
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ProfessorGAC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:03 PM
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76. I'll Certainly Chime In
After having a couple beers with him and just talking about a little of this and little of that, he's a smart, eloquent, and pleasant man!

And, he's been a mod for what seems like FOREVER! How he could put up with the likes of us this long is amazing.
GAC
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:20 PM
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77. Egads! What pompous drivel!! Still, quite true. You, sir Magistrate, are a class act.
Now you can drop the act and get in the gutter with the rest of us! :rofl:
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:26 PM
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78. I am always at the ready to K & R a Magistrate appreciation thread!
Here's to you, my friend Magistrate!

:toast:
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krispos42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:30 PM
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80. Agree
He had a pretty good trolldar coupled with a broad river of knowledge from which to draw from.

He will be missed in the Hot Tub.
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pinto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:31 PM
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81. Kudos Mag. Have a great break.
:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:
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daleo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:33 PM
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82. I always like reading his stuff
Even when I don't agree with him. That's the sign of a good writer and worthy debater.
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 12:44 PM
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83. Ditto, sorry to see you step down
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NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:00 PM
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84. The Magistrate!!!
Hear, hear!!!

:toast: :hi:
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bklyncowgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:10 PM
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85. Long Live The Magistrate!
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onenote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:10 PM
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86. huzzah to the magistrate!
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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:13 PM
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87. Be well, Magistrate, Sir.
Enjoy your retirement.
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LeftishBrit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:17 PM
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88. Cheers!
:toast: and hope you'll still be posting!

Hope your grandsons have fun with the computer games!
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:17 PM
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89. Viva! Banzai! Wansui!
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 01:18 PM by Occam Bandage
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:30 PM
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90. Welcome to civilian life!
The booze isn't as high end as in the mod hot tub, but on the upside, you can now build up your deleted post count by telling the most pesky DUers what you really think of them! :toast:

Thanks for your years of service, Dear Mag! :patriot:
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Ishoutandscream2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:32 PM
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91. A really wonderful person
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:34 PM
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92. k+r
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KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 01:37 PM
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93. A Toast to Magistrate and his: "Let's go get those Bush Bastards!"
We got 'em! Even though I didn't always agree with him...his sense of humor and his style was appreciated.

:toast: to you SIR!

May you enjoy your retirement from moderating hopefully giving you more time to work on those incredible vintage model planes which were a delight to see when someone posted them on a thread awhile back.

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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:08 PM
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94. "The Magistrate: Great Moderator or Greatest Moderator?"
I cast my vote for the second choice....
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johnaries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:15 PM
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95. Cheers! Bravo!
:toast:

One of the very best, of any forum.
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mahina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:27 PM
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96. Who said chivalry was dead?
Mahalo, Magistrate.
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TwilightGardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:27 PM
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97. Cheers!
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:42 PM
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98. All things change
Even the best things must diminish and make way for the new. I will miss Magistrate as moderator. He is kind and fair.
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:42 PM
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99. :)
:toast:
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Jack Rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 02:45 PM
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100. Hear, hear
!!
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The Magistrate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:02 PM
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144. Thank You, Old Friend!
It remains an especial pleasure to have worked with you.
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Jack Rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:38 PM
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149. The pleasure was all mine, sir
!!
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 03:19 PM
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101. well done, magistrate. I salute you.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 03:22 PM
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102. Yes, and here's to all the moderators who have a hard and thankless job.
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RubyDuby in GA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 03:59 PM
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103. Here! Here! As a former mod, I raise my glass to you!
He was always willing to help out and has an incredible ability to remain calm and civil when the rest of the board is going bonkers. A rare bird indeed.

Thanks for all you've done! :)
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noiretextatique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 04:10 PM
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104. I'll toast to that
:toast: thanks for your faithful service, Sir :7
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 04:28 PM
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105. Yowzah! Damned term limits!
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 04:35 PM
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106. Woo Hoo! This town's a'mine for the pickin! Lock up yer valuables!
Just kidding, good job Magistrate. I promise no lootin' and plunderin' just because'a yer retirement. :)
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 04:45 PM
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107. (i had to recommend--there were 69 recs and it just felt obscene
for that guy--happy to be the 70th recommendation.)

now...he's retiring? since when? (my crappy ass comcast internet has been off and on for over a week--i think they want to push people to get at&t!)

thanks to The Magistrate--you've done a hell of a job!
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pacalo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:16 PM
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109. The Magistrate....awww. Now he's the measure of class as a moderator.
:toast:
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:19 PM
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110. mmmm hmmmm!
:toast: :beer: :licksudds:
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ozymandius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:43 PM
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111. I will miss seeing his name accompanied by the impressive Moderator Aura.
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 06:44 PM by ozymandius
:toast: to a fine and honorable moderator.

Edit: Should we have this image bronzed?
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Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:45 PM
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112. Cheers!
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:52 PM
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114. Thanks, sir!
Best of luck to you. :hi:
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rosesaylavee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:57 PM
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115. Agreed.
I have always appreciated his carefully worded and considerate responses.
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Bobbie Jo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 06:59 PM
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116. Bravo, and well done.
:applause:
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varelse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:19 PM
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118. What, they let him retire?
:cry:

The Magistrate may have been "outgunned" (hah-NOT) but he was never ever outclassed.

:toast:
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mikelewis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 07:33 PM
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119. The Magistrate handed me my rhetorical ass the first time I met him online...
He embarrassed me by exposing my ignorance as sophistry and twisted my pathetically pedantic attempt at an argument into a tiny little ball and shot it into my face like I was an ignorant child. I gratefully cannot remember what the hell we were talking about but ever since then I have always held him in high regard and looked to the intellectual example he set as a guidepost... which has also had the added benefit of allowing me the opportunity to hand quite a few others their rhetorical asses since I rarely post without preparing to meet such mental ferocity and acumen. I also thank him for blasting me with his wonderfully useful quote which I rely on with a regular frequency. "Kill one, warn one hundred." Bravo Magistrate.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:18 PM
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121. wise and efficient in his word useage his polite slap downs were always
surprisingly cheerful and uplifting.


With his wise and polite delivery you had to wonder if he wandered into this place by mistake!!


Educational and enjoyable when the Magistrate speaks all of DU listens.
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ourbluenation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:19 PM
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122. You are one of my favorites, Sir. I love it when you call me "Maam".
well done sir, cheers!

:loveya:
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Zhade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:26 PM
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123. Argued with Mags a lot, but still a worthy DUer.
Salut.
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smoogatz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:31 PM
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124. Hear, hear.
The best of the best, sir. We applaud you.
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:32 PM
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125. Have a good break Good Sir,
Edited on Thu Jan-29-09 08:33 PM by petersond
:toast:

edit, to fix icon
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Loki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:33 PM
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126. Oh rue the day!
I will miss you Sir. Au revoir et bonne chance, monsieur.
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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:38 PM
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127. right on
:toast:
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Jambalaya Donating Member (359 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 08:59 PM
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129. Full and Fair Disclosure
As a somewhat recent participant to blogging in general,and DU in particular, I am clueless re: Magistrate.

And truth be told, I have had little to no experience with moderators.As far as I know!(Is this good or bad?)

If and when someone would find the charity to explain some of this to me,it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
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senseandsensibility Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:12 PM
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130. Welcome to DU
Fellow DUers volunteer their time to moderate this board. They have a tough job, but a necessary one. Someone has to enforce the DU rules. As you can probably see for yourself by reading the rest of the thread, the Magistrate was a beloved moderator here. He is a fellow DUer, and he will continue to be that, although he will no longer be a moderator. Hope that helps.
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Jambalaya Donating Member (359 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:04 PM
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135. In Appreciation
With gratitude, I thank you for your Timely and gracious response.
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Ken Burch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:23 PM
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131. Fare ye well, Magistrate. You served well, sir.
n/t.
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:24 PM
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132. Enjoy your retirement, The Magistrate! Thank you for everything you do! n/t
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 09:31 PM
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133. The Magistrate has my love and respect always. Live long and prosper, sir.
:loveya:
sw
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Lithos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:04 PM
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136. Rise Gentlemen and Ladies, this one served on Samar!
:toast:
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The Magistrate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:04 PM
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146. Thank You, Sir!
"Kill one, warn one hundred."
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mainegreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:06 PM
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137. I'll drink to that. A fine moderator, and an EXCELLENT locker, if there ever was one!
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Moochy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:28 PM
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138. Best Zombie-Killer Mod at DU!
Nobody's quicker on the draw! To the best zombie killing mod at DU! :toast:

Have Fun, Sir!
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dogday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:31 PM
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139. I am going to miss you Sir, you were a big help..
Best to you always :hug:
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sellitman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:57 PM
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140. Thank you, Sir......
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 10:59 PM
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142. Hear Hear! He's one of DU's all-time greats. nm
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Flabbergasted Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:03 PM
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145. Yes truly a great one. nt
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Batgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:05 PM
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147. Have fun, enjoy the grandkids and life outside of DU
(but don't stay away too long)
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-29-09 11:36 PM
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148. Hear, hear!
Sir, to you :toast:

Hekate
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-30-09 12:02 AM
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150. Have to add my praise for the Magistrate
one of the reasons I kept posting here was the insightful posts of many DUers and the Magistrate has always stood out.

"Lets get those Bush(republican) bastards".
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juajen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-30-09 12:32 AM
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151. I, too, salute The Magistrate. I will miss his moderating skills. NT
Edited on Fri Jan-30-09 12:43 AM by juajen
I forgot. K & R

Also, please come back soon, kind sir. We will be lost without you.
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-31-09 02:36 PM
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152. To Sir, with love.
He was an artist among Mods.
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