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Cary

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84. What's your point?

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 10:51 AM

Oct 2018

I have gained insight. It is not a definitive answer but such is the human condition.

Nikki Haley is not my concern. Democrats outnumber Republicans. Our problem is getting Democrats to vote, not Nilki Haley nor how Republicans regard her.

The radical left, like Stein supporters, are lost too and we don't need them. You complain about them being marginal. They are marginal. That is as it should be.

It is okay to change the subject to Joe Manchin for no good reason but then it is equally okay for me to point out the fact that you are changing the subject. In fact that is the correct way to deal with it, as far as I know. Right wingers do this kind of red herring thing all the time. All radicals do. It is part of being radical because, you see, if you agree and work towards concensus you are not radical. And what's a radical to do when he or she is no longer radical?

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Why do "conservatives" troll here? [View all] Cary Oct 2018 OP

Because this place actually works. PubliusEnigma Oct 2018 #1

"works"? shanny Oct 2018 #13

This is a major hub for communication. The news comes early here. PubliusEnigma Oct 2018 #16

No it's not, and no it doesn't. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2018 #48

Cool story, bro. PubliusEnigma Oct 2018 #52

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i do get the news here faster than on tv.. dont do FB for obvious reasons.. samnsara Oct 2018 #54

That's because the internet is faster than TV. nt Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2018 #88

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You are wrong. lunatica Oct 2018 #103

I believe you mean Rachel Maddow... And DU had NOTHING to do with her popularity. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2018 #106

Thank you for correcting my spelling lunatica Oct 2018 #107

I'd say she became known for all the times she filled in for Keith Olberman, who was EXTREMELY Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2018 #108

She became known to us, a minority. lunatica Oct 2018 #113

I love DU, but it's not like it's some kind of political game-changer on a nationwide level. bearsfootball516 Oct 2018 #51

Exactly. nt Blue_true Oct 2018 #92

That's right njhoneybadger Oct 2018 #91

Trolls don't troll to change people's minds.They just want to stir the pot The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #2

exactly they think it is fun to irritate people they disagree with scarytomcat Oct 2018 #83

They Like To Show How Immature They Are To Their Idiot Friends. Grassy Knoll Oct 2018 #3

Because "get a life" is not enforceable in a court of law DFW Oct 2018 #4

:) Yes. Aggressive hostility is characteristic of a Hortensis Oct 2018 #35

I've never seen a troll post. I don't think. Is it against... LAS14 Oct 2018 #5

Here: marble falls Oct 2018 #9

As a new member of MIRT MontanaMama Oct 2018 #11

Remember that line from 'Contact'? canetoad Oct 2018 #18

Just like THAT! MontanaMama Oct 2018 #22

MIR Team members don hip boots and patrol the sewers of DU 24/7.... Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #21

... NurseJackie Oct 2018 #29

... mcar Oct 2018 #55

Just try to keep a bit of healthy skepticism about you. Ms. Toad Oct 2018 #122

Calling someone a troll... pretzel4gore Oct 2018 #15

I was called a bot yesterday.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #63

Back During Early Bush Jr RobinA Oct 2018 #98

Oh boy, I missed all that.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #112

Volunteer for MIRT and you will see them all day long Cary Oct 2018 #40

Please stop saying "conservative." They are RADICAL RIGHT WING TRAITOR DON CULTISTS. LBM20 Oct 2018 #6

Yes. Thanks, not remotely conservative. elleng Oct 2018 #27

They suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome Separation Oct 2018 #119

Who, ironically, think they're "centrists" or "Middle of the road." lindysalsagal Oct 2018 #34

Sorry, "conservatives" this is what you've become Merlot Oct 2018 #87

Note my scare quotes. Cary Oct 2018 #114

Pissing off liberals gives them a thrill YessirAtsaFact Oct 2018 #7

There's a silver lining in that. It wastes time that they could be working for their own candidates Thekaspervote Oct 2018 #75

They enjoy upsetting people. They go brag to their peers. Caliman73 Oct 2018 #8

Trolls project their dissatisfaction and unhappiness outward vlyons Oct 2018 #10

+1. yep yonder Oct 2018 #20

If we went to a RWNJ site Freddie Oct 2018 #30

I know this to be true. n/t Progressive Jones Oct 2018 #31

Yeah but why would I ever be motivated to go to a RWNJ site? vlyons Oct 2018 #37

They always need the last word. LakeArenal Oct 2018 #12

they think having the last word vlyons Oct 2018 #28

They have nothing better today. IluvPitties Oct 2018 #14

Why do they troll? vercetti2021 Oct 2018 #17

To cast asparagus. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #19

I like asparagus ProudLib72 Oct 2018 #23

It's an old DU joke. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #24

To cast aspersions? ProudLib72 Oct 2018 #25

Yes, exactly. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #26

Wasn't Louie Gohmert involved in the asparagus aspersions? n/t Progressive Jones Oct 2018 #32

Yes, he was the first to cast asparagus. n/t ms liberty Oct 2018 #33

I believe so. He's a deplorable. They were always deplorables. Solly Mack Oct 2018 #50

Haven't some DUers trolled "conservative" message boards? oberliner Oct 2018 #36

A hit dog will holler. nt RandiFan1290 Oct 2018 #41

Can you clarify what you mean by that? oberliner Oct 2018 #43

I just scrolled slowly down this thread knowing what was coming. Kingofalldems Oct 2018 #101

I appreciate that oberliner Oct 2018 #132

You still doing that Mineral thing? betsuni Oct 2018 #44

Can you clarify what you mean by that? oberliner Oct 2018 #45

Can you? betsuni Oct 2018 #47

I don't know what "The Mineral thing" is oberliner Oct 2018 #131

Ism anyone arguing otherwise? LanternWaste Oct 2018 #61

No, I don't think so oberliner Oct 2018 #133

to annoy people? anarch Oct 2018 #38

Because they're ill-tempered assholes without any lives of their own MrScorpio Oct 2018 #39

As a MIRTer I have to see their stuff and deal with it Cary Oct 2018 #42

They know the truth resides at DU. After fronting for the right, they drop by for a dose mfcorey1 Oct 2018 #46

Right to lie groups used to show up in my Facebook feed dembotoz Oct 2018 #49

I wonder that about all their trolling mcar Oct 2018 #53

I can only guess of course Cary Oct 2018 #56

Yep mcar Oct 2018 #60

They are looking for the truth. kentuck Oct 2018 #57

Doubtful Cary Oct 2018 #59

Easy.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #58

I am moderate and they don't sppeal to me Cary Oct 2018 #62

"radical left" disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #64

There I go what? Cary Oct 2018 #65

The subject here is right wing trolls Cary Oct 2018 #66

No I didn't.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #68

You changed.the subject Cary Oct 2018 #69

I guess we'll never know.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #82

What's your point? Cary Oct 2018 #84

I am Left-Center. Blue_true Oct 2018 #93

Of course Cary Oct 2018 #94

So you think GOP trolls are coming here to "promote" Joe Manchin? emulatorloo Oct 2018 #116

Well, he votes with Republicans.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #121

This is quite a stretch and the attempt at being counter intuitive does R B Garr Oct 2018 #124

Socialism!! I got BINGO ;) disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #136

That's a laugh with your z0mG MODERATES concern... R B Garr Oct 2018 #137

Same reasons they troll anywhere. MineralMan Oct 2018 #67

Which just adds to what I find so odd about it Cary Oct 2018 #72

Most people who come here to troll aren't actually intending MineralMan Oct 2018 #73

Yes, but those who make an effort are different Cary Oct 2018 #77

They Are So Insecure in their Beliefs the Idea of Anyone with a Different View Scares Them dlk Oct 2018 #70

They are non starters. There are a couple who sign up over and over but they Autumn Oct 2018 #71

I see. Cary Oct 2018 #74

My comment was on the conservative trolls that sign up here to disrupt, not members Autumn Oct 2018 #78

Where is that rule written? Cary Oct 2018 #80

Where did I say it was a rule? I didn't. I commented with my opinion on trolls, Autumn Oct 2018 #81

How about just answering my question? Cary Oct 2018 #85

You're talking about new signups, which are handled very well by MIRT. However.... George II Oct 2018 #76

I've never encountered anyone who can influence me against true Democratic Autumn Oct 2018 #79

That sounds like a lot of work.. disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #86

They need something to do? Blue_true Oct 2018 #90

Psychological Warfare TheRealNorth Oct 2018 #95

Spreading their pathogens? Cary Oct 2018 #120

I'm Not Even Sure They Do RobinA Oct 2018 #96

What a nice compliment... NurseJackie Oct 2018 #97

Well, If Trolls RobinA Oct 2018 #99

Trolls really are Cary Oct 2018 #100

That "worked" great only if you think Red Don won the election without Russia's help. He's a traitor uponit7771 Oct 2018 #134

Because they HATE us! They hate us more than they like Trump and his minions. redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #102

So they say Cary Oct 2018 #104

Real conservatives? Alea Oct 2018 #105

Observation and common sense. LanternWaste Oct 2018 #110

I'm guessing they're furiously typing and rationalizing an answer to this... LanternWaste Oct 2018 #109

I don't know why they waste their time trolling, but mokawanis Oct 2018 #111

To learn how to spell... Phentex Oct 2018 #115

... emulatorloo Oct 2018 #118

Stirring the pot, posting flame bait, starting fights. emulatorloo Oct 2018 #117

No clue Mosby Oct 2018 #123

I think I llasted for a dozen posts over there Cary Oct 2018 #125

same here, it didn't take long for me to realize it's pointless Mosby Oct 2018 #130

Pointless, and boring Cary Oct 2018 #135

Post removed Post removed Oct 2018 #126

Almost always very transparent too. mahina Oct 2018 #127

Blatant Cary Oct 2018 #129