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Canesfan

(24 posts)
Sun May 22, 2016, 12:08 PM May 2016

Introduction

Hello. I would like to introduce myself to think fine group, which I have read silently for the past few weeks. I come by way of Bettyellen, whom I met years ago as we battled the nut cases in the Travon Martin case. Betty is a true warrior and let me tell you, we laid out more than a few. Glad to be here!

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Introduction (Original Post) Canesfan May 2016 OP
We imploded a "true crime" forum because they could not handle looking at their racism.... bettyellen May 2016 #1
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #2
Dude, don't go away mad. ismnotwasm May 2016 #3
Welcome! ismnotwasm May 2016 #4
Hi and welcome. lovemydog May 2016 #5
Aww, thanks! Canes is recovering from surgery and online more often than usual. bettyellen May 2016 #12
Welcome to the white privileged internet, country, etc. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #6
Nice to meet you! Betty's a good egg. Number23 May 2016 #7
Aw, this means a whole lot to me. Right back atcha! bettyellen May 2016 #10
Welcome! JustAnotherGen May 2016 #8
Welcome ... If you're good with Bettyellen, you're good with me. 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #9
You would have particularly enjoyed how we shamed those assholes on Hinkymeter..... bettyellen May 2016 #11
 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
1. We imploded a "true crime" forum because they could not handle looking at their racism....
Sun May 22, 2016, 12:22 PM
May 2016

trying every which way to give Zimmerman the benefit of the doubt. They looked into the mirror and shut it down out of shame!

You are my first friend from another forum to come to DU because of me- so glad you asked for ideas where to hang. It will get better here after the primary is done. I promise. Meantime, this is a great place to hide out. And hopefully we will have a good metope in September.

Response to Canesfan (Original post)

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
5. Hi and welcome.
Sun May 22, 2016, 04:04 PM
May 2016

A friend of bettyellen is a friend of mine.

We have so many brilliant posters here.

Have fun.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
12. Aww, thanks! Canes is recovering from surgery and online more often than usual.
Mon May 23, 2016, 06:10 PM
May 2016

I promised him the Admins are going to clean house before November, LOL.

JustAnotherGen

(31,812 posts)
8. Welcome!
Sun May 22, 2016, 07:32 PM
May 2016

We are a bunch of smart asses but that's what makes DU fun.

Tip :

Hmmm okay <---- used to back carefully away when posting in GD on topics of a controversial nature.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
11. You would have particularly enjoyed how we shamed those assholes on Hinkymeter.....
Mon May 23, 2016, 01:08 PM
May 2016

for a while I thought we'd appeal to their better angels, but when that didn't work, LOL....

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