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keep_left

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34. Well, hopefully my comment doesn't get dog-piled for being too snarky...

Fri Mar 11, 2022, 02:28 PM

Mar 2022

...I didn't intend it as such, but that never stops a dog-piling. I actually checked my own spelling before I posted, because it's just like me to critique misspellings and then misspell the very word about which I'm complaining! Anyway, I know that you did writing and editing as part of your livelihood, and it shows in your posts here.

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"I Want It Now!" - Veruca Salt [View all] MineralMan Mar 2022 OP

Yeah that's certainly prevalent, especially in the US. captain queeg Mar 2022 #1

Yes. Things we can't control happen all the time. MineralMan Mar 2022 #4

as far as justice goes...I respectfully disagree. Moostache Mar 2022 #2

The primary problem with prosecuting Trump MineralMan Mar 2022 #6

Republicans have already publicly 'warned off' the DOJ stopdiggin Mar 2022 #20

I think we should ignore those Republicans. MineralMan Mar 2022 #21

Yes. My inclination stopdiggin Mar 2022 #23

Prosecuting a Crook is not Unprecedented ECL213 Mar 2022 #28

I see. Well, I'll nod at your expertise. MineralMan Mar 2022 #31

Oh, MineralMan. ECL213 Mar 2022 #52

Well said! I find myself slipping into that mode as I watch things unfold and justhanginon Mar 2022 #3

Thank you. MineralMan Mar 2022 #5

Veruca Salt - Seether Celerity Mar 2022 #7

Hmm...a blank video. MineralMan Mar 2022 #8

Must be geo blocked for you. Celerity Mar 2022 #50

I'm not a fan of 90s grunge, frankly. Way past my time. MineralMan Mar 2022 #51

the name of the band is the same as the name of the character in your post Celerity Mar 2022 #54

Yes, of course, but that's the only connection. MineralMan Mar 2022 #55

We've been conditioned over decades... 2naSalit Mar 2022 #9

It's a human nature thing, really. It's not just here in this country, either. MineralMan Mar 2022 #10

I think... 2naSalit Mar 2022 #18

Ah... As a professional or serious amatuer? Either's good. ... electric_blue68 Mar 2022 #47

I remember when.. 2naSalit Mar 2022 #56

Heh, that IS an interesting mix... and yeah, I could why you'd day that. electric_blue68 Mar 2022 #58

To answer the original question... 2naSalit Mar 2022 #59

👍 electric_blue68 Mar 2022 #60

oh my god... This post was so long, it took forever to read it... Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #11

Yeah. Still, it's shorter than some of my posts. MineralMan Mar 2022 #13

I know, right? 2naSalit Mar 2022 #19

Don't we all? world wide wally Mar 2022 #12

Good Call! MineralMan Mar 2022 #14

Yep, everything should be solved like a 2 hour movie! mtngirl47 Mar 2022 #15

Easy Peasy, for sure. MineralMan Mar 2022 #16

I've been humming the remakes Augustus Gloop for a few days now. Play it with CC on. TheBlackAdder Mar 2022 #17

Thanks! I never saw that. MineralMan Mar 2022 #22

Neville Chamberlain says well said nightwing1240 Mar 2022 #24

So, you are accusing me of appeasement? MineralMan Mar 2022 #25

No, no accusation nightwing1240 Mar 2022 #26

That's a fine difference, isn't it? MineralMan Mar 2022 #29

Excuse me Sir, nightwing1240 Mar 2022 #32

Both of your options for a hurricane are purely defensive. MineralMan Mar 2022 #35

Sir, nightwing1240 Mar 2022 #38

We must be careful about the steps we take. MineralMan Mar 2022 #41

There is a vast difference between wnylib Mar 2022 #45

Sorta OT, I guess, but thanks for being the first DUer in ages to spell "vicious" correctly. keep_left Mar 2022 #27

I try very hard not to make too many errors in my writing. MineralMan Mar 2022 #30

Well, hopefully my comment doesn't get dog-piled for being too snarky... keep_left Mar 2022 #34

I think you'll be fine in that regard. MineralMan Mar 2022 #36

Veruca Salt has been my go to comparison for Republicans since the pandemic started themaguffin Mar 2022 #33

Yes. It's an apt comparison, I think. MineralMan Mar 2022 #37

My brother, a lifelong Democrat believes IQ4.5 KS Toronado Mar 2022 #39

My money is with yours. MineralMan Mar 2022 #42

It's not impatience. It's the nagging sense that nothing of substance will be done. jaxexpat Mar 2022 #40

So, you have a "sense" of things? MineralMan Mar 2022 #43

It's either one has faith in the system or one senses the outcome. jaxexpat Mar 2022 #48

Unchartered water in a climate of partisanship unlike ANY that has ever existed in this country IMO. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2022 #44

We're well, WELL past anything like Veruca Salt demands for instant gratification. Silent3 Mar 2022 #46

I suggest, then, that you focus on enhancing Democratic turnout MineralMan Mar 2022 #49

Being disappointed with the DoJ and enhancing Democratic turnout... Silent3 Mar 2022 #53

This is... disappointing. MM, you've been on DU long enough to remember the last time Veruca... JHB Mar 2022 #57

Well, you have certainly been on DU longer than I have. MineralMan Mar 2022 #61