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Egalitarian Thug

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98. There is. I'm sure there used to be a thing about mods being neutral,

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 04:52 AM

Sep 2013

seems like that was a pretty good idea. I think this bias is what has always stopped DU from becoming a top-tier site. It's been around more than long enough and has had several megaphones promoting it in that time, but the "mean girls" that have always been granted refuge here turn people off, so they end up moving on one of the really big sites.

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A Third Way Manny Appreciation Thread [View all] WillyT Sep 2013 OP

ROFL... SidDithers Sep 2013 #1

Gotta Admit Sid... You Are Precious... WillyT Sep 2013 #3

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #25

A communal enema is the last thing he should want kenny blankenship Sep 2013 #30

Sid will alert on that ...better delete it. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #43

... SidDithers Sep 2013 #53

But you don't look good, Sid. delrem Sep 2013 #88

I stopped giving a fuck how I looked a long, long time ago... SidDithers Sep 2013 #92

I'm a bit saddened to see someone so bitter and alienated, Sid. delrem Sep 2013 #93

Oh yeah, because you're such a caring person. joshcryer Sep 2013 #97

I'm not annoyed with you. delrem Sep 2013 #196

Putin was smart? joshcryer Sep 2013 #204

Thanks for the analysis, Dr. Freud... SidDithers Sep 2013 #107

Well, you and the BOG had me all figured out a hell of a lot faster! delrem Sep 2013 #197

It IS sad, isn't it. Makes you wonder why someone would waste their time sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #125

I asked that in another thread and was told my response was "snotty." WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #136

"It's amazing how they can dish it out, but not take it." WillyT Sep 2013 #170

But it's freakin' weird, isn't it? delrem Sep 2013 #199

You should be removed as a host if you believe you're hosting "anonymous asshats" DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #183

Yes, you are missing something...nt SidDithers Sep 2013 #184

No, I don't think I am, else you would have explained what I'm missing. DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #187

I ain't explaining shit to you...nt SidDithers Sep 2013 #194

No, I don't expect you are. DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #195

I say take your and Sid's pen names out of it, and submit this as an archetype. delrem Sep 2013 #198

"I ain't explaining shit to you...nt" R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #232

You. "Life's too short to worry what a bunch of anonymous asshats on the internet think of me." R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #230

Oh Sid, Sid, Sid... defacto7 Sep 2013 #201

I forgot, this OP is about Manny..... defacto7 Sep 2013 #202

But Manny didn't say dick in this entire OP. delrem Sep 2013 #203

I don't blame him. Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #207

I think this post sums up your contribution to DU. Do you even have an opinion about the TPP, rhett o rick Sep 2013 #220

Dont let him get under your skin and get you PPR'd. That's what he is here for. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #67

Shouldn't you be kicking your fearless leader's threads instead? RetroLounge Sep 2013 #6

I thought Sid was the leader. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #14

Subscription to the BOG gives you a "post SidDithers ROFL smiley" button muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #105

Jealous I assume! Your favorites scare me! nt Logical Sep 2013 #17

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #31

"Your counter-arguments are ROTL icons" Hissyspit Sep 2013 #89

LOL... I've been waiting for that. WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #139

1st in.... Sheepshank Sep 2013 #158

You do realize Hissyspit Sep 2013 #163

So are you saying this is required appreciation unless it's about Obama? Sheepshank Sep 2013 #165

His imitation of Third Wayers is spot on! Rex Sep 2013 #2

I Think It's Worse... "Neo-Liberal"... WillyT Sep 2013 #4

Well this is Neo-DU or some desperately want it to be. Rex Sep 2013 #7

And they had been working on it for a long time. zeemike Sep 2013 #13

I find it funny hootinholler Sep 2013 #140

If it pisses of Sid, it's rec'd by me. RetroLounge Sep 2013 #5

What is he doing here anyway? kenny blankenship Sep 2013 #23

Trying to mold DU to his world view. Quite tireless at it, I might say. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #33

A world view that consists almost entirely of... ChisolmTrailDem Sep 2013 #234

trolling for fun Dragonfli Sep 2013 #34

It's not just a job, it's an adventure! kenny blankenship Sep 2013 #62

I trust you because your tailor confided in me that you "hang" to the left. Dragonfli Sep 2013 #68

There oughtta be some kinda law about conservation of ROFLs. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #126

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #63

Almost Maynar Sep 2013 #83

what is he doing here anyway? bvar22 Sep 2013 #123

Lol, that is definitely a good way to decide 'to rec or not to rec'. sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #27

Well, it's a pretty good heuristic principle. Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #127

.... C=== MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #61

Oh, for heaven's sake! sibelian Sep 2013 #90

Shame he supports NAFTA... joshcryer Sep 2013 #8

If that were true America would be much happier n/t Fumesucker Sep 2013 #9

"NAFTA caused a modest drop in the incomes low-skilled-workers" - Manny, 2012 joshcryer Sep 2013 #10

You are aware of the function of satire I trust? Fumesucker Sep 2013 #16

Seemed that way. joshcryer Sep 2013 #28

Praising with faint damns? Fumesucker Sep 2013 #46

I don't think so. joshcryer Sep 2013 #56

I take it then that you are not a coincidence theorist? Fumesucker Sep 2013 #71

No. joshcryer Sep 2013 #74

The issues are already beyond muddled to incoherence Fumesucker Sep 2013 #78

One reason I don't detract much from Obama is he is super consistent. joshcryer Sep 2013 #87

sigh. give 'em two scoops, then start shoveling it in. delrem Sep 2013 #95

When asked they overwhelmingly were against attacking. joshcryer Sep 2013 #96

The thing about great satire is that those who fail to understand that it is satire are the Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #121

I don't find misleading caricatures funny joshcryer Sep 2013 #130

That's odd hootinholler Sep 2013 #134

I clearly said I loved GD drama. joshcryer Sep 2013 #191

You mean like the way Manny pisses you off? Fumesucker Sep 2013 #206

Grace personified (kitty haiku) eridani Sep 2013 #99

Perceptions are funny things Fumesucker Sep 2013 #109

Gee.. sendero Sep 2013 #102

That's a one hell of a CT! Extra points for creativity! idwiyo Sep 2013 #148

Some people are humor challenged, sometimes on purpose! sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #39

The contemplation of agendas can be illuminating at times Fumesucker Sep 2013 #65

He also supports Israeli apartheid policies against the Palestinians. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #12

Lol, sure he does! n/t sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #42

I have never heard say that. If he does I am disappointed. But so does the entire Democratic Party Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #86

Nice Smear... WillyT Sep 2013 #171

I don't worship the ground Manny walks on and I will call it as I see it Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #177

But you do worship the ground that Sid walks on. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #212

Fuck Ron Paul. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #213

Of course, but we love Gen Clapper and his authoritarian power. I guess some Republicans arent rhett o rick Sep 2013 #215

Fuck Rand Too Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #216

So you admit you love Gen Clapper? Gen Alexander? How about Mueller and Comey? rhett o rick Sep 2013 #217

Fuck Ayn Rand. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #219

Fuck General James Clapper. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #221

Fuck Ron Paul's undercover fan club. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #223

Hehehe.... SidDithers Sep 2013 #225

Pure desperation. Very sad. :( idwiyo Sep 2013 #179

When you make an assertion, proof is required (this is a restriction you've earned) DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #182

I ain't your link monkey Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #186

Did you tell a lie, or were you truthful this time? DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #188

LOL !!! - That Would Make A Great Title Of A Song !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #189

Selective quoting and deliberate misrepresentation or total failure to understand sarcasm? idwiyo Sep 2013 #110

One of the very first signs is when a claim is made azurnoir Sep 2013 #146

Those Posts Always, Sir, Are Good Fun To Read The Magistrate Sep 2013 #11

K/R Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #15

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Glaug-Eldare Sep 2013 #18

Sheesh, Manny has gotten under someone's skin a bit Fumesucker Sep 2013 #21

At least that one has lost alert privileges for a bit. QC Sep 2013 #24

They have loads. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #35

Oh yes. QC Sep 2013 #36

Interesting. morningfog Sep 2013 #45

Explains a lot, doesn't it? n/t QC Sep 2013 #47

6-0 in favor of Manny! Excellent jury result! sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #44

Aw ...did Sid alert? L0oniX Sep 2013 #51

Nope... SidDithers Sep 2013 #58

The fact is was alerted on at all AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #154

Hehe... that is pathetic. Truly. n/t cui bono Sep 2013 #52

LOL! Vanje Sep 2013 #60

This is the typical epic fail of the jury system to keep asshole bullies from alerting. L0oniX Sep 2013 #147

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! chervilant Sep 2013 #164

Hahahahahahahaha! This thread was alerted! dorkzilla Sep 2013 #19

At least the alerter can't alert again for a while cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #26

Good dorkzilla Sep 2013 #29

There are more than enough socks, unfortunately. idwiyo Sep 2013 #48

That would explain why post 3 hasn't been hidden. L0oniX Sep 2013 #54

Gotta love me some Third Way Manny. Fuddnik Sep 2013 #20

Manny is the Man. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2013 #22

DURec leftstreet Sep 2013 #32

Seems their are a number of posters that are working together to hide Manny's threads. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #37

Lol, don't worry, Sid is on the job and we know he will be 'fair and sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #49

Perfect. And I like your use of his "Groups" signature emoticon. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #55

Or he may even be the ring leader of the clown jury. L0oniX Sep 2013 #59

Does that mean he stopped alerting and following me? nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #75

Dont take it personally, the Group are only trying to purge DU of nasty leftists. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #115

I know, we in the statist, Stalinist, Marxist, paulist nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #142

Stay cool Nadin. Dont let them get the best of you. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #145

Nope. Here's one of his alerts on you from the other day. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2013 #193

I doubt it Nadin. For some reason the bullies have picked you out to rhett o rick Sep 2013 #218

There is. I'm sure there used to be a thing about mods being neutral, Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #98

Bingo. n/t QC Sep 2013 #106

I have always wondered why the Mods don't step in. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #135

FYI: there are no "mods". Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #137

Sorry, I meant Admins. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #138

The mod system was excellent compared to the clown jury system we have now IMO. L0oniX Sep 2013 #149

Thanks, Manny jsr Sep 2013 #38

There is only one way. The Third Way. progressoid Sep 2013 #40

Huh? The Third Way implies there are at least three ways. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #222

All roads lead to the middle... progressoid Sep 2013 #228

The only things in the middle of the road are a yellow line and roadkill. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #229

Yup. n/t progressoid Sep 2013 #231

K&R You rock Manny! idwiyo Sep 2013 #41

Wouldn't be half as fun without Manny. cui bono Sep 2013 #50

I appreciate the shit out of Third Way Manny! Enthusiast Sep 2013 #57

Now that I'm hip with "third way"... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #64

But I have a pic for you: jsr Sep 2013 #80

Third Way Manny makes Sid Angry bobduca Sep 2013 #66

Boot to the head? Rex Sep 2013 #70

Lol! n/t sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #73

Anything that makes Sid angry has got to be good for real Dems. L0oniX Sep 2013 #150

That's a great point of reference Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #156

Don't be fooled ~ Third Way Manny is not really Third Way, and I'M ALERTING!1! Zorra Sep 2013 #69

I just got called in on jury duty for your alert ...and I am alerting on you for it. L0oniX Sep 2013 #151

ROFL !!! - THAT... Is Perfect !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #173

K&R DeSwiss Sep 2013 #72

He has gotten under a few skins I guess nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #76

Third-Way Manny ROCKS! Blue_In_AK Sep 2013 #77

I always enjoy reading Manny's post BuelahWitch Sep 2013 #79

Whether you agree or disagree with him he gets people talking so cheers to Manny. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #81

Makes me smile. Solly Mack Sep 2013 #82

... AzDar Sep 2013 #84

knr Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #85

Manny is THE man. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #91

I'm in - long live TWM! whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #94

Isn't he really me? eridani Sep 2013 #100

Manny, keep up the good work. DU needs you. Thanks! nt DLevine Sep 2013 #101

Third Way Manny rocks! LiberalLoner Sep 2013 #103

As much as I spar with Manny... Recursion Sep 2013 #104

Manny's my favorite DU poster, by far. Scuba Sep 2013 #108

If you dont tone back the admiration we will end up with "Manny The Big Head". Sheesh. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #113

Really! The last thing we need is a TWMG. L0oniX Sep 2013 #152

Here's to Manny! woo me with science Sep 2013 #111

CHEERS TO MANNY! xchrom Sep 2013 #112

OK, ok, this silliness has gone far enough. I suggest that we have no more kicks. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #114

I've long supported Manny for President! malthaussen Sep 2013 #116

Which Manny? Hey, I got it, The Third Way Manny could run with Manny and cover all grounds. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #119

I like his posts, but this thread has been very amusing. Dash87 Sep 2013 #117

I always appreciate Third Way Manny. Autumn Sep 2013 #118

You forgot the link hootinholler Sep 2013 #120

Manny's hidden post has over 130 recs! sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #128

New replies not allowed, but I was able to add another rec! HAH! Divernan Sep 2013 #133

LMFAO ...138 recs ...and some moron asshole centrist repuke wannabees vote to hide it. L0oniX Sep 2013 #153

I regret that I have but one rec to give for our Manny zeemike Sep 2013 #168

:blush: WillyT Sep 2013 #174

K&R! raouldukelives Sep 2013 #122

K&R NealK Sep 2013 #124

another Kick Vanje Sep 2013 #129

Absolutely because if there is one thing that DU needs more of are threads grantcart Sep 2013 #131

Don't forget the ... JoePhilly Sep 2013 #141

Ignore is your friend nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #144

You mean like this one: rhett o rick Sep 2013 #159

Thanks, I missed that member of the bog nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #162

I will answer that rhetorical question just to kick this. zeemike Sep 2013 #166

Curious That... How Is This Divisive... WillyT Sep 2013 #175

Cole Porter said it best: "You're the Top!" Divernan Sep 2013 #132

Oh Boy sharp_stick Sep 2013 #143

Kicking ...just to piss off the BOG alerters. L0oniX Sep 2013 #155

Yeah one in particulars head is exploding. Puglover Sep 2013 #185

Third way or first way, Manny is da man! Cleita Sep 2013 #157

He said he'd advocate strikes against Syria if the U.N. determined Assad michigandem58 Sep 2013 #160

The UN's mission wasn't to determine who struck. joshcryer Sep 2013 #192

Manny is actually quite....dare I say....MODERATE? michigandem58 Sep 2013 #205

Those "Third Way" types sure offer a perspective all their own... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #161

KICK! idwiyo Sep 2013 #167

Cheers! Vinnie From Indy Sep 2013 #169

Third Way Manny Rocks! warrprayer Sep 2013 #172

I appreciate Manny for his wit and political acumen. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #176

Sorry, but Manny's schtick jumped the shark a long time ago. Rather than trying to use the literary madinmaryland Sep 2013 #178

He definitely gets his message across! As far as other side of the Pond! :) idwiyo Sep 2013 #181

You seem to have satire confused with sarcasm. n/t Cleita Sep 2013 #210

K & R for the man of the hour - ladies and gentlemen .... MannyGoldstein! marble falls Sep 2013 #180

The schtick continues. madinmaryland Sep 2013 #190

Kick idwiyo Sep 2013 #200

k&r for Third Way Manny. n/t Laelth Sep 2013 #208

Kick Marrah_G Sep 2013 #209

Boot to the thread! nt Vanje Sep 2013 #211

Recommend! KoKo Sep 2013 #214

"Take a load off Manny. Take a load for free. Take a load off Manny, and, and, and rhett o rick Sep 2013 #224

K&R emsimon33 Sep 2013 #226

I'm just K&Ring this to irritate Sid. Let's make Manny the new kudzu. LeftyMom Sep 2013 #227

lol QC Sep 2013 #236

Here's a kick for the haters. Oh and... R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #233

oh all right... librechik Sep 2013 #235