Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:00 PM
May I Humbly Bring Up A Proposal To The Group ???
I almost did not post the post below because of the title, I Kinda Liked Mitt, Until I Lost My Job
DU Link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021545316 And the reason why... is because my initial snark reflex went off and I thought something along the lines of, "Well read a newspaper once in awhile, or, So only when your job is lost to you start looking for help", and a thousand other nano-second knee-jerk reactions. Operative word there is Jerk. It took me a couple of minutes... and actually WATCHING the video... and I thought to myself... Hey asshole... this woman just learned/found out in a few months, what many of us have known for decades! And ... this woman might have just decided to vote Democrat and/or BECOME a Democrat for the first time in her life. What I'm suggesting is that she got a real life crash course in the political reality of our times. She did not necessarily have the opportunity to study for the test. So... Remember... that all newbies are not trolls... And... whether newbie or not... people who are frightened about the possibility that Romney and the Moneyed Interests might be able to pull this thing out... are not necessarily Concern Trolls... Hell... I'm worried, but I just keep plowing... FORWARD! Finally... many new people, people that are young, people that have been hurt, abused, neglected, or any manner of reaseons... INCLUDING leaving the band of Looney-Toones that is now the current GOP... may just be looking for some REAL information. And finally finally... remember that this place was founded for a whole lot of wounded Democrats and fellow travelers after the SCOTUS gave the Presidency to GWBush. It should be a safe place for us, and those that want to join us. 
And P.S.... WE NEED EVERY ONE OF THEM!
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 May I Humbly Bring Up A Proposal To The Group ??? (Original post) |
WillyT | Oct 2012 | OP |
| FogerRox | Oct 2012 | #1 | |
| librarylu | Oct 2012 | #2 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #3 | |
| underoath | Oct 2012 | #5 | |
| fleur-de-lisa | Oct 2012 | #4 | |
| renie408 | Oct 2012 | #6 | |
| uppityperson | Oct 2012 | #7 | |
| Le Taz Hot | Oct 2012 | #8 | |
| niyad | Oct 2012 | #9 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #10 | |
| niyad | Oct 2012 | #12 | |
| nadinbrzezinski | Oct 2012 | #11 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #13 | |
| pscot | Oct 2012 | #39 | |
| canuckledragger | Oct 2012 | #44 | |
| nadinbrzezinski | Oct 2012 | #46 | |
| tavalon | Oct 2012 | #14 | |
| former-republican | Oct 2012 | #15 | |
| Blanks | Oct 2012 | #53 | |
| Enrique | Oct 2012 | #16 | |
| JDPriestly | Oct 2012 | #31 | |
| Honeycombe8 | Oct 2012 | #17 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | Oct 2012 | #18 | |
| TxBluebonnetDem | Oct 2012 | #19 | |
| defacto7 | Oct 2012 | #21 | |
| RagAss | Oct 2012 | #29 | |
| nadinbrzezinski | Oct 2012 | #49 | |
| dorkzilla | Oct 2012 | #20 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #24 | |
| Buddaman | Oct 2012 | #22 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #26 | |
| RagAss | Oct 2012 | #30 | |
| Jennicut | Oct 2012 | #23 | |
| hootinholler | Oct 2012 | #25 | |
| siligut | Oct 2012 | #32 | |
| SaveAmerica | Oct 2012 | #27 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #28 | |
| sheshe2 | Oct 2012 | #33 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #34 | |
| Cracklin Charlie | Oct 2012 | #35 | |
| Loudestlib | Oct 2012 | #36 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #38 | |
| Loudestlib | Oct 2012 | #40 | |
| lalalu | Oct 2012 | #37 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #41 | |
| lalalu | Oct 2012 | #43 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #45 | |
| lalalu | Oct 2012 | #48 | |
| spanone | Oct 2012 | #42 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #47 | |
| Rosa Luxemburg | Oct 2012 | #50 | |
| nolabear | Oct 2012 | #51 | |
| David Zephyr | Oct 2012 | #52 | |
| Egalitarian Thug | Oct 2012 | #54 | |
| WillyT | Oct 2012 | #55 |
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:09 PM
1. A person new to the community may not understand the quirks
Response to librarylu (Reply #2)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:17 PM
3. And Welcome To DU librarylu !!!
 
Glad ta have ya aboard ! 
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:18 PM
fleur-de-lisa (13,438 posts)
4. Good point!
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:24 PM
6. I think we could probably just leave it at, "Every person that says something you don't...
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:27 PM
8. Nicely put.
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I tried to say something like this a couple of days ago and the thread was locked.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:28 PM
niyad (86,994 posts)
9. thank you for a very good reminder.
Response to niyad (Reply #9)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:31 PM
10. LOL !!!
Just make sure you sharpen those nails on the RIGHT ones. 
I just assume everybody's legit... until they prove me wrong.
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Response to WillyT (Reply #10)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:36 PM
niyad (86,994 posts)
12. like you, I assume everyone is legit until proven otherwise, but there are a few. . .
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:34 PM
11. I wish I could recommend a brazilion
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Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #11)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:39 PM
13. That Reply Was Worth A Brazillion
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Response to pscot (Reply #39)
Tue Oct 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
46. In seriousness
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Of my school mates in college was from Brasilia.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:40 PM
14. Yup, we need a reminder once in a while that most of us came here as uninformed noobs.
Response to Enrique (Reply #16)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:14 PM
31. Problem is, even if Romney is somewhat moderate on some issues, if he is elected
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:53 PM
17. Yes. Some will not stomache anything but a cheerleader mentality, esp among newbies. nt
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:32 PM
Rhiannon12866 (153,098 posts)
18. All of us were new here once
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And I've learned more than I can possibly express in over nine years. DU is a powerful resource for getting the facts and learning the truth.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:40 PM
19. I am a newbie...
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Though just a newbie to this site, I'm on Dkos and have been for quite a while...I've not posted as much as I've read because I do understand tis the season of the trolls--concerned or obnoxious, they are out there. But as the original poster said, some people are looking for info, or support or like my husband the recovering Republican, trying to find a place under the big tent with people who are a little more like minded then GOP after the birth of the Tea Party. It's a rough election that's for sure--Like everyone else I'm looking for info and when I can find it, peace of mind. Although the latter is often hard to come by at present! I do hope tomorrow night will settle some nerves and help us all concentrate on GOTV and moving..erm..Forward!
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Response to TxBluebonnetDem (Reply #19)
Tue Oct 16, 2012, 12:17 AM
49. Welcome to du
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And don't worry, at times some of us ves have been called trolls too. It usually comes from low count to higher count, but still new, posters. |
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:43 PM
20. Thank you from a non-trolling newbie!
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Although, if I'm honest, I have been known to sit under a bridge from time to time. Mostly to get out of the rain.
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Response to dorkzilla (Reply #20)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:55 PM
24. Welcome To DU dorkzilla !!!
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Glad ta have ya aboard!
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:51 PM
22. im new here also
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LOTS of good info/people
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Response to Buddaman (Reply #22)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:57 PM
26. Welcome To DU Buddaman !!!
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Glad ta have ya aboard!
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:54 PM
23. Not all newbies are trolls and I welcome the new people here.
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Elections always bring in new people and it is a good thing. The more enthusiasm the better. We can turn some of them into diehards just like us....even though we are a bit insane we do it all for the right reasons.
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Response to hootinholler (Reply #25)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:16 PM
32. You know when Mudcat came on to DU to stump for Wayne Powell
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 09:59 PM
27. I agree! A lot of people are seeing DU pictures on Facebook and elsewhere
Response to SaveAmerica (Reply #27)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:04 PM
28. Great Point !!! - We Have A Lot Bigger Footprint Than We Used To !!!
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Thanks for that invaluable perspective.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:19 PM
sheshe2 (76,093 posts)
33. Newbie too
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Have loved reading comments on this site for a long time. Had to become part of this family.
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Response to sheshe2 (Reply #33)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:22 PM
34. Welcome To DU sheshe2 !!!
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Great to have you here.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 10:22 PM
Cracklin Charlie (11,465 posts)
35. I love this proposal!
Response to lalalu (Reply #37)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 11:22 PM
41. Well Yeah.. I Guess That Works... If You Don't Need Their Votes...
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I doubt the Obama Campaign would agree.
And REALLY... Really... You can look at that video and STILL come up with THAT conclusion ??? At least... You make my Point.
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Response to lalalu (Reply #43)
Tue Oct 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
45. I Respect What You've Seen... Because I've Seen It Too... But...
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You can win the arguement... and still lose the battle.
I... would use that video as a political ad... I think it's so effective.
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Response to WillyT (Original post)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 11:23 PM
spanone (130,629 posts)
42. Yo Willy T !
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Tue Oct 16, 2012, 12:22 AM
nolabear (39,592 posts)
51. Well done. Thanks for your contributions to DU.
Response to WillyT (Original post)
Tue Oct 16, 2012, 03:09 AM
52. K&R. Thoughtful & important words.
