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5. I am amazed at some of the posts

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Sat Jan 11, 2020, 11:44 AM

Jan 2020

that are alerted in an effort to silence. some pearl clutchers have a hair trigger

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Democratic Underground Is a Forum for Opinion [View all] MineralMan Jan 2020 OP

Very well said, MineralMan, as always Glorfindel Jan 2020 #1

You're too kind. MineralMan Jan 2020 #2

That is why we are Democrats True Blue American Jan 2020 #33

Wise words bears repeating....maybe once a month. Ninga Jan 2020 #3

Oh, I wouldn't dare do that. That's why my signature MineralMan Jan 2020 #9

This is untrue hurple Jan 2020 #4

Really, it's not so much what you say as how you say it. MineralMan Jan 2020 #10

Apparently everyone's experience is different PatSeg Jan 2020 #19

Nicely stated response. And a great thread - thank you MM. erronis Jan 2020 #24

Agreed. Telling the truth about some posters and their posts MarcA Jan 2020 #25

agreed left-of-center2012 Jan 2020 #36

That's really not what this thread is about. MineralMan Jan 2020 #37

Alerts and removals of posts are often "just another opinion MarcA Jan 2020 #45

The site is far too large and varied to work like that... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #80

You agreed to terms of service when you joined. TwilightZone Jan 2020 #39

I disagree with posts and OPs on a regular basis stopdiggin Jan 2020 #50

My opinions are frequently far outside of DU norms. I don't censor myself. hunter Jan 2020 #59

I am amazed at some of the posts HAB911 Jan 2020 #5

Fortunately, there are always people who vote for keeping most posts. MineralMan Jan 2020 #11

True. True Blue American Jan 2020 #34

When in doubt PatSeg Jan 2020 #21

100% True Blue American Jan 2020 #35

I take DU jury duty very seriously. MineralMan Jan 2020 #67

I agree PatSeg Jan 2020 #75

Same here. That's my jury philosophy. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2020 #81

I hope that is how everyone does it. MineralMan Jan 2020 #83

Yes, I've excused myself PatSeg Jan 2020 #85

And once in a while Bettie Jan 2020 #79

Same here PatSeg Jan 2020 #86

"...that doesn't mean that I don't like you." Iggo Jan 2020 #6

I'm glad to hear it! MineralMan Jan 2020 #12

K&R⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ spanone Jan 2020 #7

This is clearly dangerous thinking that should have been cleared by the group leader in charge first Baclava Jan 2020 #8

Group leader? How could I not have met such a person here? MineralMan Jan 2020 #13

Very true words!! TY bluestarone Jan 2020 #14

Thanks for the hands! MineralMan Jan 2020 #15

You're certainly WELCOME!! bluestarone Jan 2020 #16

I don't quite understand why you posted this.. busterbrown Jan 2020 #58

As usual... Harker Jan 2020 #17

No. Thank you. Some of my opinions have proven themselves to be correct. MineralMan Jan 2020 #18

I'm not so sure getting things right every time would be good. Harker Jan 2020 #22

Sounds right to me! MineralMan Jan 2020 #26

But I could be wrong... Harker Jan 2020 #27

Well, there's always that, too. MineralMan Jan 2020 #30

"None of us, as far as I know, is an elected member of Congress, a Senator, or a high-level llmart Jan 2020 #20

Many thanks for your public service! MineralMan Jan 2020 #23

Thank you for being a library volunteer. llmart Jan 2020 #38

When I was a kid, and right through high school, I practically MineralMan Jan 2020 #62

Wow, that's pretty cool. The person who was doing it PatrickforO Jan 2020 #43

I suppose so. That's why I did what I did politely and quietly. MineralMan Jan 2020 #63

Good way of handling this situation (the book shifter), and very graceful ... you could have done... SWBTATTReg Jan 2020 #57

Well, as a volunteer, I had no power to do anything at all. MineralMan Jan 2020 #65

Wise words. Like you, I feel that you can do more w/ honey than vinigar. Take care. NT SWBTATTReg Jan 2020 #70

Excellent OP MineralMan. dware Jan 2020 #28

Thank you very much! MineralMan Jan 2020 #29

K and R well done. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #31

Thankee! MineralMan Jan 2020 #32

"Opinions. That's what DU is about. That is its strength. That is why it exists." left-of-center2012 Jan 2020 #40

Hmm...my opinions, too have been mocked, attacked, and alerted on. MineralMan Jan 2020 #48

Indeed. That's what I like about DU. n/t PatrickforO Jan 2020 #41

Thanks for being part of it! MineralMan Jan 2020 #55

Well said. Scruffy1 Jan 2020 #42

There are a number of people here, some of whom I disagree with, who MineralMan Jan 2020 #51

My Opinion Cheviteau Jan 2020 #44

LOL! MineralMan Jan 2020 #52

One other thought. PatrickforO Jan 2020 #46

Yes. There are many though-provoking posts made here. MineralMan Jan 2020 #53

Sometimes we just need a place to SCVDem Jan 2020 #47

Great post malaise Jan 2020 #49

Thanks, malaise. MineralMan Jan 2020 #54

LOL malaise Jan 2020 #60

...as long as you tow the party line your opinion is welcome here. mudstump Jan 2020 #56

I've not noticed that, actually. MineralMan Jan 2020 #69

...not my experience. mudstump Jan 2020 #73

I agree JonLP24 Jan 2020 #74

Well, there are many Sanders supporters posting here daily. MineralMan Jan 2020 #77

I share your opinion. WheelWalker Jan 2020 #61

I get called for jury duty way too many times. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #64

This post does not "link to tweet" GusBob Jan 2020 #66

Well, that went right over my head. MineralMan Jan 2020 #68

Half the posts these days are link to tweets GusBob Jan 2020 #71

Virtually none of my posts are links to tweets. MineralMan Jan 2020 #72

In which you prove my point GusBob Jan 2020 #76

I have formed my opinion, kindly don't try to confuse me with any facts... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #78

Stop making sense... First Speaker Jan 2020 #82

I'll try, but that would be very hard for me to do. MineralMan Jan 2020 #84