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Warren Stupidity

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2. It was suggested that our participation would be meaningless.

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Wed Jan 18, 2012, 10:06 PM

Jan 2012

I disagreed, thanks for the proof. This place has more visibility than many of us are aware of.

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A screen-shot photo of DU3's blacked-out SOPA HomePage was shown in the LA Times [View all] Tx4obama Jan 2012 OP

K&R! Thanks for the link! highplainsdem Jan 2012 #1

It was suggested that our participation would be meaningless. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #2

I think we were one of the few webforums to do it, props to the admins. joshcryer Jan 2012 #6

I thought so and said so DavidDvorkin Jan 2012 #9

So here's the thing about standing up and joining in... Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #13

I wasn't making excuses DavidDvorkin Jan 2012 #16

It's called solidarity. Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #21

I figured DU would be recognized because it's the single most popular liberal forum on the internet. joshcryer Jan 2012 #31

Quite often, the mere declaration of intent... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #43

Schwing! nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #3

Awesome! Skinner Jan 2012 #4

Thank you for making the decision to go dark! Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #22

Awesome. As well it should. DU is top dog. joshcryer Jan 2012 #5

That's a powerful list Renew Deal Jan 2012 #7

Thank you for this.......nt fadedrose Jan 2012 #8

When both DU and the Heritage Foundation getting old in mke Jan 2012 #10

There is common interest that cuts across ideological barriers. Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #15

No kidding, this dog of a bill is so poorly written that it would cut across ideological lines Warpy Jan 2012 #25

I know. Amazing, huh? nt valerief Jan 2012 #33

When Darryl Issa is against it, you know something is really wrong. n/t Cleita Jan 2012 #34

K&R Solly Mack Jan 2012 #11

Very cool malaise Jan 2012 #12

Recommended. William769 Jan 2012 #14

Wow..nice to see DU is known around town. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 #17

the little engine that could? madrchsod Jan 2012 #32

for pure visual /design du is one of the best. madrchsod Jan 2012 #18

And off onto my OWS files it goes nadinbrzezinski Jan 2012 #19

Great!! We are noticed....... jdadd Jan 2012 #20

Very cool! bigwillq Jan 2012 #23

Just saw DU's contribution get mentioned by Alyona on RT also. n/t Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2012 #24

K&R! SO Proud of DU!! nt gateley Jan 2012 #26

Well alright! icymist Jan 2012 #27

democration 12kham Jan 2012 #28

Thank you for posting the links Irishonly Jan 2012 #29

Google only blacked out Google Search. hay rick Jan 2012 #30

Very powerful images. Thank you. yardwork Jan 2012 #35

K & R Scurrilous Jan 2012 #36

Cool beans! pengillian101 Jan 2012 #37

Wait a moment - did they get permission? haele Jan 2012 #38

Hmmm.... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #39

Yes, it could be considered piracy under SOPA, however, it's clearly fair use. joshcryer Jan 2012 #40

Here is what some of them looked like! sce56 Jan 2012 #41

Great post! What a mix! MADem Jan 2012 #42

Heritage Foundation? Really? n/t Ian David Jan 2012 #44

Surprising, isn't it? (nt) redqueen Jan 2012 #47

K&R gademocrat7 Jan 2012 #45

Wow... nice! redqueen Jan 2012 #46

Recognition duly deserved. avaistheone1 Jan 2012 #48

Proud of DU! lillypaddle Jan 2012 #49