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In reply to the discussion: face it. There is a contingent on DU who love a shirtless Putin and are swooning [View all]QC
(26,371 posts)306. But when he did really leave, it was via tombstone for homophobia,
Last edited Wed Sep 11, 2013, 09:34 AM - Edit history (1)
namely for referring to LGBT equality as "a fabulous pink pony."
Yet here he is again, with thirteen hidden posts and still stinking up the joint.
Why? It's not like he hasn't made his zombie status perfectly obvious.
And why is Sid, normally DU's great scourge of zombies, following him around like a puppy and reccing his posts rather than trying to get him banned, as he usually does?
This is all very strange.
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face it. There is a contingent on DU who love a shirtless Putin and are swooning [View all]
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
OP
when I think about the things about the old DU that I miss, your posts aren't among them
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#51
if there are so many swooning posts, you could link to one or quote the words of one
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#241
there is legitimate criticism here (Cali supports the president and criticizes)
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#90
So if I hate the idea of killing more children in the name of Exxon, you would criticize me
rhett o rick
Sep 2013
#268
I didn't make an analogy. I was merely responding to your post about people who can't
cui bono
Sep 2013
#98
I think they are unhappy that you said they swooned over Putin when I think almost NOBODY here does
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#236
yes, most of us have issues with you misrepresenting our opinions to make us sound like Putin lovers
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#242
Yeah, I haven't even seen that. It's amazing what people will say.
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2013
#182
I've seen 'em. Putin is for peace, love, and rock'n'roll. Well maybe not rock (ask Pussy Riot)...
Hekate
Sep 2013
#224
Well it looks like I'm taking your word for it, cuz you say I have to. Not SOP for GD...
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2013
#269
THIS and Pretzel Warrior can't and Pretzel Warrior won't --what does that tell you?
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#238
it's made up bullshit and the OP has responded that he won't provide examples
CreekDog
Sep 2013
#245
Often the main ones doing the "what Putin love? I see NUTHING!" are the main ones kicking
Number23
Sep 2013
#288
Look at it this way, the freeperville fund raiser has to end some time, right?..n/t
monmouth3
Sep 2013
#17
UH OH, he has a gun. Oh wait, he is a 1% and in government, so it is ok
The Straight Story
Sep 2013
#31
I'm quite certain you may even think a handful of people may believe that little rationalization...
LanternWaste
Sep 2013
#52
Well, maybe when you start threads calling anyone opposed to military intervention Putin lovers
NuclearDem
Sep 2013
#32
that's not what I was doing. I was calling people who give high praise to Putin "Putin Lovers"
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#34
I don't think you will understand why this post is offensive even if I explain it to you.
LiberalAndProud
Sep 2013
#30
I'm right there with you on that. This has nothing to do with that specifically
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#35
What do you expect to achieve by posting this (REDACTED TO AVOID HIDING BY JURY)?
2ndAmForComputers
Sep 2013
#40
I have. probably WAY MORE than you. FDR delayed D-day specifically to bleed Russia
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#74
Good grief. We weren't ready in 1942 or 1943 to invade Europe. We didn't have enough
neverforget
Sep 2013
#193
I made a point about what I saw on DU re: Putin. People can choose to agree or disagree or ignore
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#92
except of course when the owner of chemical weapons decides to back down
VanillaRhapsody
Sep 2013
#104
I agree, it's amazing this is supposed to be for Democrats when the GD has so many
cui bono
Sep 2013
#162
Well I disagree. I feel the board has been taken over by people who are blindly loyal
cui bono
Sep 2013
#250
this isn't about pro war or anti war. it is about people who love to diss Obama so much
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#119
I got that loud and clear from the OP. Why it's so hard for others to grasp I do not know. nt
Hekate
Sep 2013
#251
I wafted this thread towards my nose and also got a hint of homophobia.
Gravitycollapse
Sep 2013
#225
2009-2010 DU was toxic, nasty, & included a stalking group calling out even imagined homophobes
Hekate
Sep 2013
#259
"Disagree on the merits" - seriously? The op is a flamebait trolling piece of crap.
Warren Stupidity
Sep 2013
#285
Possibly the reference to swooning. Only BOGgers are supposed to swoon. Or at least people say we do
Hekate
Sep 2013
#303
I don't have a problem with that. You go on believing there are people here who are swooning over
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2013
#186
"Do you like to ride?" He asked, his icy blue eyes seeming to look into my very soul.
scarletwoman
Sep 2013
#189
Rec'ing this thread just for this post. Props to everyone that made the personal choice not to get
Number23
Sep 2013
#292
Just my 2 cents... this post was bait. Lost me at accusing someone of having love for Putin.
gtar100
Sep 2013
#293
I see now people are LOOKING for reasons to hide threads. Here was my comment
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#297