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JoePhilly

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119. LOL ... sure, use it. I used to think that simplistic black and white ...

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 08:23 AM

Aug 2013

thinking was primarily a right wing thing ... but DU has taught me otherwise.

There is a segment on the left who is just as paranoid, sees the world in black and white, and is just as sure that they personally are the government's biggest fear.

On the right, they see themselves as defending America from a tyrannical government. And one day, they will be the heroes who, having defeated the government, create a Christian Conservative Utopia.

On the left, they see themselves as being the ones who will bring down the evil capitalist system. And one day, they will be the heroes who, having defeated the government, create a Egalitarian Socialist Utopia.

Two totally opposite views of Utopia, each of which can only be reached with the downfall of the US government.

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I don't enjoy GD anymore [View all] fadedrose Aug 2013 OP

Well, fuck us for not supporting a new middle eastern war based on flimsy evidence Scootaloo Aug 2013 #1

Hmm fadedrose Aug 2013 #2

Well, I guess there's no fixing some things. n/t Scootaloo Aug 2013 #3

It's not debating policy that's too venemous BainsBane Aug 2013 #32

That's a fair point, especially with the example you give Scootaloo Aug 2013 #38

I respect that BainsBane Aug 2013 #59

'Rushing into it'? Really? randome Aug 2013 #78

Why can't we wait for the inspectors to finish their job before we make any... Little Star Aug 2013 #113

This site does seem to have a lot of hate showing lately liberal N proud Aug 2013 #81

Definitely DU has changed, and many threads degenerate into hate fests ... most I don't RKP5637 Aug 2013 #124

Nice post, war criminal Orrex Aug 2013 #127

That post was from me. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #205

Right you are n/t bobGandolf Aug 2013 #210

Flimsy evidence treestar Aug 2013 #85

Compare two what? Scootaloo Aug 2013 #98

What of the use of chemical weapons treestar Aug 2013 #99

I am one who makes an issue of who used them Scootaloo Aug 2013 #100

No one is flying off on anything treestar Aug 2013 #102

You're being intentionally clueless Scootaloo Aug 2013 #105

I agree it's arguable whether we can do anything treestar Aug 2013 #123

+1 deutsey Aug 2013 #163

No, it's not. jeff47 Aug 2013 #223

"I'd like them to burn Assad's chemical weapon stockpile via airstrikes" SMC22307 Aug 2013 #273

Depends how and where they're stored jeff47 Aug 2013 #277

If you have to ask the question.. Adrahil Aug 2013 #133

No, the right wing, as always, is looking for any reason to blow up Arabs Scootaloo Aug 2013 #160

What you say...was echoed by British UN Ambassador this am on Bloomberg KoKo Aug 2013 #152

It's not one thing. It's everything. It's been steadily getting worse since Obama was elected. pnwmom Aug 2013 #246

I agree, DU is imploding... too many DUers against Democrats DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #4

It resembles the majority of Americans I know. Especially the Democrats I know. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #54

+1 theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #90

Awesome !! warrant46 Aug 2013 #103

Totally Knarley Awesome !!!11!!11! DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #111

Yeah, but what kind of Democrat are you? RC Aug 2013 #159

If I stood on my principal he would have been mad. n/t Whisp Aug 2013 #209

. one_voice Aug 2013 #276

Well, If The Shoe Fits... RobinA Aug 2013 #132

Vietnam era distrust in government warrant46 Aug 2013 #136

Most Of Them RobinA Aug 2013 #236

Well someone has to stay and refute your constant crap DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #106

This post is disruptive. Agschmid Aug 2013 #115

I am a Democrat that supports our President DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #117

You should also try that as well. Agschmid Aug 2013 #121

There was a specific straw man argument made up thread from the ballerina... DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #130

Just to rub it in a little more mick063 Aug 2013 #253

you're a democrat that supports the president's conservative policies.. frylock Aug 2013 #304

Pretty harsh don't you think warrant46 Aug 2013 #142

The anger was directed at a specific poster who has been posting the same crap day after day DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #151

+1...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #153

This post was left standing by a jury 3-3 Cal Carpenter Aug 2013 #178

Hear, hear! The jury system here seems akin to a crap shoot from one day to the next. - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #186

Some times the truth needs to stand, even if someones feelings get hurt snooper2 Aug 2013 #199

Personal insults should never stand,no matter who they're sufrommich Aug 2013 #206

there are degrees of everything.. snooper2 Aug 2013 #208

"you should fuck off" isn't a policy issue. sufrommich Aug 2013 #218

I probably would have hid it on second thought.. snooper2 Aug 2013 #220

I totally understand the anger,I just don't like sufrommich Aug 2013 #222

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Aug 2013 #215

cool! thanks! snooper2 Aug 2013 #216

Feel tough now? nt Union Scribe Aug 2013 #182

Exactly! 'It's about the policies not the party or person' Little Star Aug 2013 #114

We're "invading" the Middle East now? tridim Aug 2013 #120

You must insulate yourself pretty well with like minded folks. Most Democrats don't resemble the stevenleser Aug 2013 #128

well stated. DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #146

There are quite a few here jberryhill Aug 2013 #167

No, actually, I mix with ordinary people. Across the country. Most people agree with the sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #238

+ a gazillion. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #283

There's a big difference between not wanting to attack Syria in general and... Silent3 Aug 2013 #290

"The prevailing sentiment on DU has come to most resemble the furthest left 5% of the Democratic" LondonReign2 Aug 2013 #243

The "Democratic Party" you are speaking of there is the grass roots. If you accept that, then you stevenleser Aug 2013 #245

I agree with your post mick063 Aug 2013 #255

91% of Americans oppose intervention in Syria. That makes Progressive Democrats Mainstream. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #281

More perpetually disgruntled propganda... just making up statistics....again. DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #295

You want to bring down the 'evil government'? sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #297

You are like a child with the name calling. DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #303

Lol, as predictable as night following day. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #305

Yes, referring to the EXTREME LEFT, like yourself - that wants to bring down the "evil" Obama DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #306

The population is already to the left of the govt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #284

Amen to to that. N/t Soundman Aug 2013 #271

Bbbbbut, but, but We have a Democratic President BlueStreak Aug 2013 #148

^ Perfect example of why Neo-DU sucks. tridim Aug 2013 #150

+1000 Rowdyboy Aug 2013 #219

I don't have much but I'll chip in tblue Aug 2013 #293

The only difference I can see BlueStreak Aug 2013 #300

More terrorists tblue Aug 2013 #301

It is entirely irrational for anybody to assume: BlueStreak Aug 2013 #302

Bravo. 840high Aug 2013 #278

Actually, too many "Democrats" acting like Republicans on steroids. eom 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #57

+1 area51 Aug 2013 #95

+1 AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #107

I finally figured out when a thread was destined to turn into a flame-fest Peacetrain Aug 2013 #135

I can usually tell how divisive a thread will be just by looking at the title. LuvNewcastle Aug 2013 #231

Fuck that. They left me, not the other way around. elehhhhna Aug 2013 #265

Pro-War Dems resemble "Rethuglicans" tblue Aug 2013 #292

I know I hate seeing the neocons get their way again Warpy Aug 2013 #5

Obama's not running again. There are a lot of areas where he ought to do the right thing. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #6

Your post is spirited, but not venomous...nt fadedrose Aug 2013 #22

I support the President. I really do. I'm a lifelong Democrat. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #24

I think it's safe to say that no one here wants a ground war. That being said, Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #7

or is it a continuation of "this president can't do anything wrong" meme? donheld Aug 2013 #9

No ProfessorGAC Aug 2013 #74

I just learned on another thread that "Obama is drooling to start Cha Aug 2013 #25

Yeah, it is very freeperish, the tone, the accusations with never a link or context. It's not info. freshwest Aug 2013 #36

I agree.. It's their own little personal twisted opinion Cha Aug 2013 #39

As much as it must suck to wake up every day Union Scribe Aug 2013 #40

It must suck more to realize you should be president when you wake up every day treestar Aug 2013 #86

It makes DU suck because the comments predictable, no data changes the stance. freshwest Aug 2013 #41

Well the good news is.. someone's "drooling" Cha Aug 2013 #42

AFAIK: freshwest Aug 2013 #233

Tis true tis true! Cha Aug 2013 #267

A movement that doesn't allow others to disagree... Union Scribe Aug 2013 #45

Wow! NealK Aug 2013 #47

Neal K: Supporting Obama is creepy. tridim Aug 2013 #154

here is why du sucks actually SwampG8r Aug 2013 #166

Union Scribe isn't a newbie, what's your excuse for his constant anti-Obama snark? tridim Aug 2013 #168

so its not your fault because that other guy was there too? nt SwampG8r Aug 2013 #171

Supporting Obama is great, exploiting a pretense of support of him as excuse to attack and bolivate Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #189

Can you post the comment you claim was made by Neal K? I looked for it and couldn't find it. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #240

ODS has a lot to answer for. I hope it's covered under the new healthcare act. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #247

The ODS meme is really silly don't you think? It is like third grade. Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #285

Can't help your "peevs", but I call's 'em as I see's 'em, and that'll never change. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #294

I don't believe he meant that supporting Obama is creepy. What is creepy kas125 Aug 2013 #275

tridim: Totally making shit up. NealK Aug 2013 #296

Why is a group that respects Obama "Creepy"? tridim Aug 2013 #298

Please see Posts 166, 189, 240, 275 NealK Aug 2013 #299

WOW! Had no idea! Rex Aug 2013 #256

Everything will be alright if we just stick together. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author tridim Aug 2013 #129

Blah Blah Blah! It's 2013! Don't we deserve a second chance? dogknob Aug 2013 #229

How about Obama is a "piece of shit". zappaman Aug 2013 #224

It's looking like some are just getting sheshe2 Aug 2013 #134

Whether or not he is "drooling", he has given the neocons exactly what they want. At some point, BlueStreak Aug 2013 #174

Bullshit. Cha Aug 2013 #266

Thank you for that insightful commentary BlueStreak Aug 2013 #270

Um, with all due respect, 'hard left liberal' is a bit of an oxymoron. There has not been a viable HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #191

Hell, LBJ looks like a Maoist, now. Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #200

Even Eisenhower appears to have affinities with Karl Marx now :) - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #203

"hard left liberal", AKA "peace purists" MNBrewer Aug 2013 #257

Too many DUers worship Democrats and not the American/world population. donheld Aug 2013 #8

Too many DUers accuse others of "worshpping" because their view Cha Aug 2013 #11

It's called worship because some refuse to admit Barack Obama could possibly be wrong donheld Aug 2013 #13

Same with fucking Greenwald, Assange, and Snowden Cha Aug 2013 #19

You use these adjectives and you expect us to be "nice" to whoever we criticize? cascadiance Aug 2013 #44

I expect you to keep worshipping greenwald, assange, and snowden. Cha Aug 2013 #46

Worshipping Greenwald, Assange, and Snowden? NealK Aug 2013 #50

Worship is such a stupid word in this conext and discussion. morningfog Aug 2013 #94

Worship is a stupid word that was hurled at me for supporting President Obama Cha Aug 2013 #96

Snowden has done plenty wrong. Greenwald's approach leaves much to be criticized. morningfog Aug 2013 #97

are you so filled SwampG8r Aug 2013 #157

^ Another lovely example of why Neo-DU sucks. tridim Aug 2013 #164

these are quotes from every post in this thread she posted SwampG8r Aug 2013 #169

"you are so filled with hate... tridim Aug 2013 #173

hang on i will fix it for you SwampG8r Aug 2013 #176

I think he's a jerk too for posting that trash. tridim Aug 2013 #180

he posted no trash you just trashed him SwampG8r Aug 2013 #181

Let him defend it, that's not how I read his response. tridim Aug 2013 #184

and now i feel sorry for you SwampG8r Aug 2013 #187

That's just super G8r. Later. tridim Aug 2013 #190

DU is fine. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #185

^ Another great example of why neo-DU sucks. tridim Aug 2013 #188

All you do is whine about DU Union Scribe Aug 2013 #192

"DU used to be about discussing progressive issues with other Democrats." Marr Aug 2013 #221

The ONLY place I am hearing ANY position that Puglover Aug 2013 #249

There is a reason there are only like 150 members of oldelmtree.com snooper2 Aug 2013 #248

Yeah and the traffic at the other Puglover Aug 2013 #250

And that opinion of yours has been disproven again and again but you keep repeating it. stevenleser Aug 2013 #138

Would that include claims of "Snowden worship"? nt Bonobo Aug 2013 #34

Yup. n/t Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #260

a very good point. defacto7 Aug 2013 #21

No, but I don't hate them more either.. fadedrose Aug 2013 #23

No one said you can "never disagree" treestar Aug 2013 #87

Some people don't take kindly to mass murder in their name. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #10

What, I stepped away...I had to re-light one of my candles in my shrine of Democratic Centrism. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #12

I meditated at my shrine TomClash Aug 2013 #20

Is that the buddha who has an asshole for a face? Scootaloo Aug 2013 #53

LOL TomClash Aug 2013 #55

Oye... Agschmid Aug 2013 #116

When a Republican is in office, our complaints are reasons to vote against them. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #14

Criticism, but lacks venom and vitriol fadedrose Aug 2013 #27

+1 dreamnightwind Aug 2013 #60

Too many people post threads about DU itself Recursion Aug 2013 #15

Take a break from DU. Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #16

LOL, exactly. Cha Aug 2013 #18

How right you are... fadedrose Aug 2013 #28

Then pursue those other pasttimes Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #33

Sound advice TomClash Aug 2013 #31

What's with this continued bitterness Union Scribe Aug 2013 #37

I have nothing to "get over". Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #49

That one must be friends with the one that chronically attacks you davidpdx Aug 2013 #62

Really? Because it reads like you're complaining Union Scribe Aug 2013 #66

Check out my posts Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #70

So degrading/dehumanizing language isn't an important issue? Union Scribe Aug 2013 #72

People with lifelong loved ones in that community understand that the language used Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #307

Well said... SidDithers Aug 2013 #158

I just trash the stupid bullshit Cha Aug 2013 #17

No, just because someone doesn't agree with what the Obama admin is doing, or what Kerry is saying, quinnox Aug 2013 #26

So Does That Tired Defense of Purism ProfessorGAC Aug 2013 #75

Anyone who engages in name calling and labeling of others is instantly discounted due to vapidity. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #196

and too many venomous attacks on other DUers. BainsBane Aug 2013 #29

+1 davidpdx Aug 2013 #64

It's a hate fest. bravenak Aug 2013 #30

Prescisely, bravenak. It's an international coalition. It's just not Cha Aug 2013 #51

This is a very complicated situation. bravenak Aug 2013 #56

Yeah, I've seen that PBO Cha Aug 2013 #58

I just got called out so I had to respond. bravenak Aug 2013 #65

Ahem. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #68

The mother of all coalitions. Democracyinkind Aug 2013 #71

You nailed it without even realizing it. TM99 Aug 2013 #52

The reason I trust him to have us out quickly is because of he fact that he ended the war in bravenak Aug 2013 #63

"Name one other president that got a health care reform bill passed." Union Scribe Aug 2013 #69

I said health care reform. Not health care just for our elderly. bravenak Aug 2013 #73

Medicare and Medicaid were health care reform. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #79

Reform means changing to improve what we already have in place. bravenak Aug 2013 #82

Define your way to victory!! MNBrewer Aug 2013 #261

Gotta do what I gotta do. I was being schooled on the definitions and in my arrogance I assumed I bravenak Aug 2013 #263

If HeritageRomneyObamaCare doesn't affect people currently on Medicare MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #170

I don't know what you mean by that first sentence. bravenak Aug 2013 #202

Oops, I *meant* to write *Medicaid* MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #228

I'm sure we will get where I want to be. bravenak Aug 2013 #235

Point by point. TM99 Aug 2013 #156

You began your rant by talking down to me like I'm a child. bravenak Aug 2013 #195

Now I am sure you will think I am speaking down to your further. TM99 Aug 2013 #213

Oppressed minority female? Show me where I said I'm oppressed. I was making fun of you. bravenak Aug 2013 #232

It isn't worth it TM99 Aug 2013 #239

I feel bad for you. bravenak Aug 2013 #241

No there are no red lines for any of those things treestar Aug 2013 #88

Shock Doctrine from this administration? chervilant Aug 2013 #91

could you have EVER imagined DU as a whole rallying in support of a bombing campaign? in support of Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #35

Not anything like it was back in 2001, when I got here SoCalDem Aug 2013 #83

I too have seen a massive change since 2003 warrant46 Aug 2013 #122

Find a different forum LittleBlue Aug 2013 #43

No need to go farther than the BOG for that. MNBrewer Aug 2013 #262

My advice is that, if possible, you should mix your DU experience struggle4progress Aug 2013 #48

+1000 !!!! orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #77

And? It is not bad enough (for you), you decided to add a Meta post to it? idwiyo Aug 2013 #61

Fadedrose, you know I respect your views. Enthusiast Aug 2013 #67

I don't hate Obama, but I damn sure disagree with him. ladyVet Aug 2013 #93

This isn't the ' freepress ' Blind cheerleading is for them and ShrubCo, no V orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #76

GD could be renamed Meta Underground. JoePhilly Aug 2013 #80

"perpetually disgruntled are going to remain perpetually disgruntled" -- can I borrow this phrase :) DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #109

LOL ... sure, use it. I used to think that simplistic black and white ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #119

Well said. LOL@Snowjob of the Broken Clock Brigade. I needed the laugh. freshwest Aug 2013 #274

I don't think they were ever gruntled in the first place jberryhill Aug 2013 #172

I used to think that folks on the left were ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #179

I want my Apocalypse Now! Whisp Aug 2013 #212

Exactly ... and then after the Apocalypse ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #227

Only authoritarians let the elected officials govern treestar Aug 2013 #84

Yeah, it's all about you. woo me with science Aug 2013 #89

well looky looky who is here. Whisp Aug 2013 #194

Yes, let's support more warmongering because REPUBLICANS!!1!1 woo me with science Aug 2013 #197

yeh, as if these are the only issues you've been help filling the half full glass. Whisp Aug 2013 #198

I don't enjoy the decisions of President Obama anymore. morningfog Aug 2013 #92

Frankly,it's becoming too much like Free Republic. sufrommich Aug 2013 #101

+1. n/t FSogol Aug 2013 #112

+1...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #165

If you truly think there is no difference between the extreme right and the extreme left, then HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #201

really? Freepers are saying Obama is too conservative? Doctor_J Aug 2013 #289

Just because we did not end up with Romney or McCain does not mean avebury Aug 2013 #104

"Almost anyone who's anyone." LWolf Aug 2013 #108

Ok, we're busted...we all wanted Romney to win demwing Aug 2013 #110

I think the point is that we can disagree with each other and the President without being jerks stevenleser Aug 2013 #125

The only group I enjoy anymore is "science" tridim Aug 2013 #126

+1, n/t RKP5637 Aug 2013 #140

Is it alright to criticize Republicans? We criticized Rumsfeld when he was the Sec of Defense. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #131

I could hide in the Lounge... AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #137

Frankly, I think we could all stand to be more like you Kimi. You are a shining example. I mean that stevenleser Aug 2013 #139

oh myyyyy AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #141

I'm serious. You're really great at disagreeing without being disagreeable or offending. stevenleser Aug 2013 #143

doumo arigatou gozaimasu! AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #147

Cool story bro mick063 Aug 2013 #144

I fully support the first part of your op. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #145

Don't worry, be happy TBF Aug 2013 #149

I think people should take regular vacations from DU n/t deutsey Aug 2013 #155

He needs to use his power to make life better for ALL Americans, not just the just Have-Mores. Octafish Aug 2013 #161

President Obama is wrong, and is doing something dangerous. Dash87 Aug 2013 #162

So is evil Obama "doing something dangerous" or "something potentially disastrous"? tridim Aug 2013 #177

Seig Heil! Myrina Aug 2013 #175

Spelling Nazi (npi) here: "Sieg Heil" :) - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #204

I think of it as a microcosim Evergreen Emerald Aug 2013 #183

You certainly do not respect GD enough to follow the SOP guidlines.... Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #193

Here you go... SidDithers Aug 2013 #230

They would have to invest in a star first. lpbk2713 Aug 2013 #264

Yikes! I found this thread through jury duty, and... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #207

Yeah, well I don't enjoy the direction of the country anymore. dawg Aug 2013 #211

It can be overwhelmingly negative and hateful at times. Reminds me of when I first joined Facebook Rowdyboy Aug 2013 #214

Tell me this post was satire. Marr Aug 2013 #217

I enjoy GD a lot nolabels Aug 2013 #225

Good to see you FadedRose! JNelson6563 Aug 2013 #226

I thought complaining about DU was against the rules. nt City Lights Aug 2013 #234

Yes I agree that GD looks contentious these days. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #237

Oh Bog, the "You really want Sarah Palin to be President" defense LondonReign2 Aug 2013 #242

Agreed, fadedrose. Yesterday, I snipped back at someone closeupready Aug 2013 #244

A shame really. Rex Aug 2013 #251

GD ain't for "enjoyment" - Lounge and Groups are for that. ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #252

the criticism of Obama and Kerry is coming from the fact that they're going to invade Syria MisterP Aug 2013 #254

You never did love DU! Rex Aug 2013 #258

The good old "would you have preferred Romney or McCain" trope. MNBrewer Aug 2013 #259

+1 840high Aug 2013 #279

Maybe GD doesn't enjoy you anymore, either? Aerows Aug 2013 #268

Silly rabbit alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #269

INCOMING! CakeGrrl Aug 2013 #272

For fucks sake. So we either love Obama or we wanted Romney? Dumb. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #280

How in the hell anyone could support war with Syria, is beyond me. CoffeeCat Aug 2013 #282

I've begun alerting on the outright LIES used to bash Obama, et.al. Coyotl Aug 2013 #286

K & R Scurrilous Aug 2013 #287

b-bye Doctor_J Aug 2013 #288

You could always go to a fan club n/t D23MIURG23 Aug 2013 #291