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18. I also noticed, that while the first websites mentioned, were described as .....

Tue May 14, 2024, 08:50 AM

May 2024

'pro-Trump' sites, DU is described as a 'liberal' site -- among a group of websites "catering to the left".
We are not dedicated to the propping up of a particular leader. We support Joe Biden, but we are dedicated to the democratic ideals of the Democratic party (and of those Independents that stand with the Democrats)!

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DU is mentioned in a Reuters article today [View all] EarlG May 2024 OP

I had just a tiny moment of fear there, after I read your headline! ms liberty May 2024 #1

I know, I said Jebus what did we do now. Irish_Dem May 2024 #51

I want Shot Out of a Canon rpannier May 2024 #130

This reminds me of when my grandmother madaboutharry May 2024 #2

I am laughing out loud.... Irish_Dem May 2024 #52

Mrs unblock tells me I'm her favorite husband unblock May 2024 #103

I'm in my spouse's top three. Beartracks May 2024 #108

I can claim a more favorite ex-wife and a less favorite ex-wife. That's about as far as I've got so far. NBachers May 2024 #110

That's pretty cool PatSeg May 2024 #3

Says something about... 2naSalit May 2024 #4

We get praised for not being vicious murdering thugs. Irish_Dem May 2024 #5

exactly. kpete May 2024 #6

Oh crap. Maybe I should delete my last post. mountain grammy May 2024 #7

lololol Celerity May 2024 #14

opened DU as I sat down with my coffee and bagel mountain grammy May 2024 #27

I better clean up my act. Irish_Dem May 2024 #54

Oh yeah. Been meaning to talk to you about that mountain grammy May 2024 #55

Jebus God. I grew up in an Irish Catholic military family. Irish_Dem May 2024 #61

As we age mountain grammy May 2024 #78

Yiddish bad words are the best. Irish_Dem May 2024 #79

So true and what great memories you just triggered mountain grammy May 2024 #105

My response to some who says, "You can't swear at me like that", is niyad May 2024 #87

I love that response. Irish_Dem May 2024 #93

My husband's first wife was Nisei, soldierant May 2024 #106

Hilarious story. Irish_Dem May 2024 #107

Cussing,,, well I aughta. Prairie_Seagull May 2024 #72

Sadly, I predict an influx of trolls. MIRT may be quite busy. niyad May 2024 #8

At Daily KOS, we call that 'Thursday' n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 May 2024 #35

MIRT can handle it. Irish_Dem May 2024 #49

Oh, I have absolute faith in MIRT. niyad May 2024 #88

Wow Tom of Temecula May 2024 #9

Actually I was asked if I would like to comment (last Friday) but they didn't use it EarlG May 2024 #24

Well said EarlG. Irish_Dem May 2024 #59

Shame they didn't use your last sentence. KS Toronado May 2024 #60

They probably don't believe a word you said, but I am glad they made the connection. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2024 #75

Excellent response! llmart May 2024 #95

Well said. 3catwoman3 May 2024 #97

I suppose that includes "no flaming bags of dog poo on their porch," right? Orrex May 2024 #117

shhhhh, you are not supposed to tell!!! niyad May 2024 #132

Oh. I was, uh, speaking hypothetically, of course. Orrex May 2024 #135

Cool LetMyPeopleVote May 2024 #10

Cool, they gave us a feather in our hat. KS Toronado May 2024 #11

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe May 2024 #12

I don't do archives, gab13by13 May 2024 #13

I wondered who made that statement. Irish_Dem May 2024 #65

I think that any who do try will get the alert and jury hide. BumRushDaShow May 2024 #15

I know, who else is reading our ramblings? Irish_Dem May 2024 #66

Nice! ismnotwasm May 2024 #16

I did go to my archives, gab13by13 May 2024 #17

But not violent. No one is calling for her to be hanged.. question everything May 2024 #22

Wow, Gab, you were a non-attributed DU source for Reuters. Irish_Dem May 2024 #69

I also noticed, that while the first websites mentioned, were described as ..... 70sEraVet May 2024 #18

hear hear. thanks for your service . AllaN01Bear May 2024 #21

Yes we are not a cult adhering insanely to any one person. Irish_Dem May 2024 #71

eggscllent. we may hate him but we are not mean AllaN01Bear May 2024 #19

We can do well deserved meanness/snark. Irish_Dem May 2024 #77

Physical violence is never the answer. Way to go DU!!!! wolfie001 May 2024 #20

Oh, But Sometimes... GB_RN May 2024 #25

Just let us know if you need us to step up the game EarlG dweller May 2024 #23

K N R Faux pas May 2024 #26

Kick mcar May 2024 #28

and I thank all the "top brass" here on DU for those standards.....THANK YOU ALL. a kennedy May 2024 #29

such a perfect portrait of DUers in that quote bigtree May 2024 #30

Awesome, Goddessartist May 2024 #31

I guess that means a lot more traffic here on DU. Not all will be the good kind, either. flying_wahini May 2024 #32

Recommended. H2O Man May 2024 #33

I see that they overlooked my many posts wishing that Trump would stroke out Orrex May 2024 #34

That's not inciting violence Jimbo S May 2024 #46

They could have cited me as a counterpoint to incitements to violence Orrex May 2024 #50

And mine! but wishing his body would do the correct thing is not niyad May 2024 #47

Pencil me in for two, front row center Orrex May 2024 #118

Done!!! niyad May 2024 #121

It's not as much wishing as for a stroke than it is rooting for arterial plaque to be victorious. FSogol May 2024 #85

A great victory to be won, indeed. Orrex May 2024 #119

let it happen vs make it happen.. ecstatic May 2024 #116

lol Orrex May 2024 #120

Language calling for physically attacking judges is not OK Wednesdays May 2024 #36

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetant. Isaac Asimov Ping Tung May 2024 #37

The article indicates that supporters of DU are: TeamProg May 2024 #38

I kind of wish they hadn't mentioned our safe haven DU kimbutgar May 2024 #39

Not to worry. The pizza oven is fired up and ready to go at a moment's notice... Hekate May 2024 #68

Or an influx of new good people. Voltaire2 May 2024 #126

I like your optimism! niyad May 2024 #133

RWers are violent and psychotic while DUers are not IronLionZion May 2024 #40

I think Judge Cannon should be demoted back down to state court SpankMe May 2024 #41

I think she should be sent back to whatever paper or dance class she niyad May 2024 #89

You're right SpankMe May 2024 #131

You had scones, and didn't offer to share??? niyad May 2024 #134

You got it, EarlG. At the end of the day credibility is everything bucolic_frolic May 2024 #42

MIRT Hekate May 2024 #70

It's going to get busy around here Renew Deal May 2024 #43

Give me one good reason gab13by13 May 2024 #127

Had it been the other way around tavernier May 2024 #44

Who here called for her to be tried for espionage? Baitball Blogger May 2024 #45

No one here called for her to be tried for espionage. gab13by13 May 2024 #128

Interesting. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #129

K&R gademocrat7 May 2024 #48

A good reminder that our posts ARE public... Think. Again. May 2024 #53

Sorry, I have no intention of self-censoring for fear of some reichwing niyad May 2024 #90

You might have responded to the wrong post? Think. Again. May 2024 #94

No, I was responding to your post. I understood it perfectly, which niyad May 2024 #96

You're right, I apologize, I did mention rightwingers... Think. Again. May 2024 #99

Not a problem. niyad May 2024 #100

I like Reuters and frequently get my news there. BUT. markodochartaigh May 2024 #56

K&R...big time... MiHale May 2024 #57

Thank you for setting & enforcing standards for DU. nt Ilsa May 2024 #58

Wow - we got credit for not threatening to shoot, hang or stab political enemies! Vinca May 2024 #62

'... a liberal site...' cbabe May 2024 #63

The DU post is nowhere near the other ones and shouldn't be equated with them at all underpants May 2024 #64

It provides a good contrast Hekate May 2024 #74

It was an example of the worst they could find on DU. Irish_Dem May 2024 #76

I'm busting out in pride. What you have created with DU has ripples duhneece May 2024 #67

Thank you, EarlG, and thanks to MIRT and a functioning jury system... Hekate May 2024 #73

As mentioned, attracting trouble makers. SarahD May 2024 #80

Occasionally, I'm there to poke and prod at 'em' but usually I show up after the clean-up on aisle 6 and wonder what it NBachers May 2024 #112

This is yet more evidence that both sides are not the same. Hermit-The-Prog May 2024 #81

DU. The top of the bottom that is social media. High Praise? Or. High. Praise. Kennah May 2024 #82

switching two words makes a big difference. SleeplessinSoCal May 2024 #83

Change two words to make it a question. SleeplessinSoCal May 2024 #84

Nice! liberalla May 2024 #86

Of whom EarlG is one! niyad May 2024 #92

He most certainly is! liberalla May 2024 #101

kick blogslug May 2024 #91

Aww! Yeah, We Do Get Mad.. It Our Democracy We're Fighting Cha May 2024 #98

KNR Niagara May 2024 #102

Sums us up pretty well. Elessar Zappa May 2024 #104

Go DU, Go DU, Go DU. Go admins. applegrove May 2024 #109

Cool MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #111

this prodigitalson May 2024 #113

lol! Our comments are being made for good reason. ecstatic May 2024 #114

K&R red dog 1 May 2024 #115

DU is smart to steer clear of the most inflammatory language... WarGamer May 2024 #122

Wonder if we'll see an influx of trolls. nolabear May 2024 #123

We ain't perfect, but we're better'n them. Iggo May 2024 #124

K&R and kudos to our fellow DUers and to our wonderful admins! Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #125