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gab13by13

(24,588 posts)
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:51 PM Jul 2024

I Am Leaving DU For A While

I go overboard, obviously, defending President Biden and I won’t apologize for doing so.
I can’t handle debating who our best candidate will be when I already voted for him.
Carry on, maybe I will observe once in a while.

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I Am Leaving DU For A While (Original Post) gab13by13 Jul 2024 OP
Hang in there! GPV Jul 2024 #1
I know. This is nuts. LisaL Jul 2024 #2
I'm still convinced that most DUers are backing Biden. Take a mental health break when you see a lot of trolling hlthe2b Jul 2024 #3
Very well said. H2O Man Jul 2024 #9
I appreciate your voice in defense of our President. Patton French Jul 2024 #4
Hope you're back tomorrow Marthe48 Jul 2024 #5
The Franken-ing of Joe Biden is working perfectly. Mister Ed Jul 2024 #6
I refuse to dance to such a terrible tune. KS Toronado Jul 2024 #31
Enjoy your leave My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #7
This right here. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #8
Not you, just barely getting to know you and liking UTUSN Jul 2024 #10
I don't think you go overboard at all. Take a break, livetohike Jul 2024 #11
I'm sticking by Biden too. I'm glad you're oasis Jul 2024 #12
Well said, but give yourself the time you need. badhair77 Jul 2024 #13
I just couldn't handle what Mark Warner did to Joe, gab13by13 Jul 2024 #14
Who ever is not 100% with Biden is a DINO BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #15
I don't believe you're in the minority, although it might feel that way karin_sj Jul 2024 #22
Possibly a great many of us haven't gotten around to talking about DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #29
We'll miss you MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #16
Ignoring the TV noise works for me. hunter Jul 2024 #17
Breaks are good. BootinUp Jul 2024 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jul 2024 #19
I get it Bettie Jul 2024 #20
Take care of yourself, enjoy the summer, get ready for the fall campaign, whatever it brings. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #21
It's a stressful time for us all as the stakes are so high. surfered Jul 2024 #23
I'm grateful for your presence on this board and your support!! 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #24
I hear you. Take care. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #25
Take care I agree with our candidate Nululu Jul 2024 #26
Take a breather. Then come back. applegrove Jul 2024 #27
I get it! Right there with ya! PortTack Jul 2024 #28
It is not possible to "go overboard" when defending Biden right now. Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #30
Take care of yourself mahina Jul 2024 #32

hlthe2b

(105,866 posts)
3. I'm still convinced that most DUers are backing Biden. Take a mental health break when you see a lot of trolling
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:54 PM
Jul 2024

but then come back... Otherwise, some of that crap might not get effectively countered.

We are all feeling the stress and strain. How could we not? Hang in there.

Patton French

(1,101 posts)
4. I appreciate your voice in defense of our President.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:54 PM
Jul 2024

We need not let the doubters (for whatever reason, genuine or not) become the louder voice.

Mister Ed

(6,325 posts)
6. The Franken-ing of Joe Biden is working perfectly.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:55 PM
Jul 2024

Divide and conquer is their game, and it's working. We're dancing to their tune.

KS Toronado

(19,325 posts)
31. I refuse to dance to such a terrible tune.
Sat Jul 6, 2024, 01:02 AM
Jul 2024

Time we realize all of MSM is against us with a few rare exceptions and get smarter about our messaging.
MSM keeps saying "Democrats are in disarray" No we're not MSM is!

BOSSHOG

(39,507 posts)
7. Enjoy your leave My Friend
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:55 PM
Jul 2024

Turn us loose for awhile. Stepping away for a respit is good for the body. I decided not the jump into the fray. Insist Biden leave and yet a universal pass for the felon?

Looking forward to your return.

sheshe2

(86,941 posts)
8. This right here.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:56 PM
Jul 2024
I can’t handle debating who our best candidate will be when I already voted for him.


badhair77

(4,549 posts)
13. Well said, but give yourself the time you need.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:10 PM
Jul 2024

We all have to take care of ourselves in this stressful time. We’ll be happy to see you when you return..

gab13by13

(24,588 posts)
14. I just couldn't handle what Mark Warner did to Joe,
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:28 PM
Jul 2024

and I was in the minority of feeling that way. So, this will be my last post for a while.

BigmanPigman

(52,147 posts)
15. Who ever is not 100% with Biden is a DINO
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:44 PM
Jul 2024

I will not respond to any BS right wing talking points from Dems, especially on DU!!!!!

karin_sj

(1,037 posts)
22. I don't believe you're in the minority, although it might feel that way
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 11:37 PM
Jul 2024

But I totally understand needing a break. I'm almost at that point too. But I hope you come back eventually.

 

DemocraticPatriot

(5,410 posts)
29. Possibly a great many of us haven't gotten around to talking about
Sat Jul 6, 2024, 12:50 AM
Jul 2024

what Mark Warner is trying to do to President Biden, or haven't heard about it yet....

I haven't gotten around to talking about it yet, as tonight I have been pre-occupied with
#whereiskatiejohnson

I haven't read any thread here about Warner, but I know it is there...

Take a break, be safe and be well, and come back as soon as you can!

hunter

(38,818 posts)
17. Ignoring the TV noise works for me.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:56 PM
Jul 2024

The television talking heads are not my friends, nor are they enemies I need to keep close.

I quit that shit over twenty years ago. My own TV plays DVDs and Netflix. That's pretty much all it does.

My ignore list here grows when someone comes in screaming about some shit they saw on the television "news."


Response to gab13by13 (Original post)

Bettie

(16,849 posts)
20. I get it
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 11:01 PM
Jul 2024

So many people eager to dump a successful and dedicated president, give up the advantage of incumbency and hand the country to the Heritage Foundation and that orange clown.

Millions voted for him. He is our candidate. He was chosen by the voters of the Democratic party.

Come back when you can. I'm contemplating walking away for a while too.

Nululu

(938 posts)
26. Take care I agree with our candidate
Sat Jul 6, 2024, 12:27 AM
Jul 2024

We had 50 votes. It's done. Nobody has the right to tell Biden to step aside.

I'm not a Republican. I don't care what Putin has to say. He can go xxxx himself. I'm a Democrat and we chose.

Silver Gaia

(4,731 posts)
30. It is not possible to "go overboard" when defending Biden right now.
Sat Jul 6, 2024, 12:56 AM
Jul 2024

I understand taking a break, but your voice is needed, so please try not to stay gone long. We are all needed. I know I don't say a whole lot myself and you do. I know that it can be stressful for those like you at times like this, but you fulfill a needed and powerful function. Maybe just take a breather, then come back and fight with us for what you know is right and good. Every voice is important, and the absence of yours will leave a void.

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