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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHope Catherina is enjoying herself and I hope she comes back soon. I miss her informative posts.
Just sayin.. haven't seen her around here for a while. I hope she comes back refreshed, renewed and I hope she is having a great time no matter what she is doing. I sure hope she didn't leave for good.
grasswire
(50,130 posts)Shout out to Catherina.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)Th1onein
(8,514 posts)Catherina, if you're reading this, please come home.
Cal Carpenter
(4,959 posts)Edit: Not sure that sounded right. LOL
HooptieWagon
(17,064 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)If you're on Twitter , her handle is @Catherina_News. She told me she was going to spend more time on Twitter, but I see she hasn't tweeted since 9/20.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)utter disgust.
grasswire
(50,130 posts).....to express your utter disgust here.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Though it is not al, of the place, just a very specific group
Don't worry, my analysis stays off site now.
grasswire
(50,130 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)I did not miss it.
That pleasure that small group won't get.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
dionysus
(26,467 posts)vaht?
Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)but the point is to falsely accuse someone of (what exactly?) and then toss the witch or commie or whatever into the river all the while claiming they turned you into a newt, or reported to the Kremlin or both.
I always wonder if your type likes it better when the mid-wife accused of devilry drowns in innocence or you "prove" your lie and get to burn them.
Why exactly do you post on an American board simply to insult and falsely accuse people (in this case sock puppetry, hint ask Skinner for the IP evidence we all know he would have had for what you are lying about) ?
Is it a right wing mole thing, or a power trip thing?
I hate liars that falsely accuse people, of course, we know you are always honest don't we Sid?
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)I dislike liars. I wouldn't extend it to "hate" though. That implies too much effort.
Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)You are right about hate however, the feeling is more like disgust. Spreading falsehoods to advance any agenda is loathsome behavior that commands the opposite of admiration and respect. Those that engage in such activity have always kinda made my skin crawl.
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)Or at the very least, never be allowed to host/moderate/participate in MIRT.
They make DU suck.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Did you break an ankle, jumping to that conclusion?
Sid
DisgustipatedinCA
(12,530 posts)To say otherwise would be very dishonest, and everyone reading this subthread is aware of that.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)but I do think it's two people using the same account.
And that's not idle speculation.
Sid
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)She has a LOT going on in real life, she told me awhile back.
But when the important events are happening, she dedicates herself to keeping us infomed on developments.
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)hope you are also doing well.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)I pop in and out thruout the day.
Been spending a bit of time outside in this gorgeous fall weather, not that I know I will not melt into a puddle if I venture beyond the porch.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)I hope she didn't run into trouble where she lives and works, Honduras.
mia
(8,362 posts)Wish her well.
UTUSN
(70,740 posts)zeemike
(18,998 posts)But I also understand it can take a lot out of you...and I hope she is well and will return soon.
Uncle Joe
(58,417 posts)Thanks for the thread, xiamiam.
snappyturtle
(14,656 posts)heard back. Good vibes to Catherina---miss you!
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Catherina started some of our seminal threads on the Arab Spring and inspired others of us to continue what she started.
She is active, engaged and involved in important issues and I love her for that. And I know her voice will be heard here again.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)to have moved on, probably to do more in RL.
Thanks for the thread. Catherina and others like her, make DU worth coming to.
socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)I miss, and worry about, all my comrades when they don't show up for a while.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)Or is she down in Bolivia getting to the bottom of that plane incident.
I wish her well. Her creative writing is stunning and is missed.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)or is it intended to be a subtle attack on a very respected DUer? I can't really tell, so perhaps you could clarify for those of us who respect clarity and directness. Catherina is not the only Progressive Dem who has moved on from DU so it would be helpful to learn why so many progressives are leaving DU, don't you think?
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)They are bullies hoping to be able to take credit for driving her off.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)moved on disgusted by the pettiness and lack of real discussion and of course the meanness that has become prevalent lately. People have better things to do with their time. I do miss the many of the great Progressive Dems who were the reason many people originally signed up here.
treestar
(82,383 posts)I'm trying to remember. He's been out of the news lately.
Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)One does not forget such things.
I also miss her posts as they seldom fail to bring information that is often lacking from more local sources.
I like posts filled with substance and information, that is the main reason I've always come here.
I hope it doesn't revert completely to an echo chamber of messaging discipline and cheering as appears to be more the case of late, both of those have their place and purpose, but provide very little actual value outside of GOTV during an election. With less and less posts from our more substantive DUers I have been a little worried lately.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)was Catherina the same person who compared Edward Snowden to MLK a while ago here?
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)Recommended
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Laelth
(32,017 posts)I too hope for her return.
-Laelth
xchrom
(108,903 posts)TBF
(32,090 posts)but I just logged on and she hasn't posted there for a couple weeks either. Hopefully just busy.
Here's the tag if folks don't already know -- @Catherina_News
Neoma
(10,039 posts)She's probably just taking a nice break.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)kpete
(72,014 posts)I miss you too!
peace, kp
Autumn
(45,120 posts)She's a wonderful person. She will be back.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)to swallow the party line even when it goes against our basic principles as Dems.
I wish her well too. I take numerous breaks now. I suggest others take breaks as well. It makes you look at posters and policy with a fresh set of eyes when you come back. I never know who I'm not supposed to get along with these days.
bvar22
(39,909 posts)I understand why she and other Liberals would want to get away for a while.
Her posts from the ground in Latin America were informative,
and much better than anything coming down the slop chute from Washington and the MSM.
You will know them by their [font size=3]WORKS.[/font]
Zorra
(27,670 posts)in that neck of the woods.
noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)but I am sure she will be back. Miss you, friend
pnwmom
(108,994 posts)mitchtv
(17,718 posts)I am a fan
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rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)attack by some bullies. Calling her homophobic which upset her considerably. I told her at the time to ignore them.
I hope she comes back. I hate it when the bullies win.
TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)...knows that she is the farthest thing from a homophobe/transphobe. She has been a good friend to the LGBTQIA community; in general and especially here at DU.
Catherina is taking a break. She is doing well and will return when she's ready.
TYY