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96. Other. We used to have a DU Activist Corps...

Fri Feb 28, 2014, 06:27 AM

Feb 2014

This past Wednesday was the second anniversary of the murder of Trayvon Martin. I saw barely a mention of the day on this forum, but there were people across the nation who went out and stood together in solidarity.
With hoodies up.

That's what I think is better. Sitting around on my old ass may be more comfortable, but it doesn't do anyone much good if I type that they suck or that they should be ashamed or worse, that they should just shut the fuck up. Yup, I do admit that I've done that here, but what does it accomplish? I think identifying a problem and then organizing around direct action to try and solve it is the only way any of us will ever actually manage to make anything "better".

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Which is better? [View all] MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 OP

Other. It depends on who I have to work with to solve this problem. Autumn Feb 2014 #1

Huh? hrmjustin Feb 2014 #2

I'll take a wild guess BainsBane Feb 2014 #4

this is the one who mocked chicken and watermelon? Whisp Feb 2014 #5

Not that I'm aware of BainsBane Feb 2014 #9

there was another one where it was pretty much mocking black people JI7 Feb 2014 #10

Yes, that one. Whisp Feb 2014 #12

Is it okay to give a pass to the ones that mock Aerows Feb 2014 #42

I'm sorry you are hurt, Aerows. Seems to be a hurtful place for a lot of folks here lately. Whisp Feb 2014 #46

Actually, it really isn't the same. Aerows Feb 2014 #52

I really don't know what I said to get my assed kicked, Aerows... Whisp Feb 2014 #54

I've brought it up Aerows Feb 2014 #60

yes there was. And then another mocking women here for being "oversensitive" . bettyellen Feb 2014 #41

Gay baiting Aerows Feb 2014 #44

I think I did ask if the "gays want a pony" trope was next..... bettyellen Feb 2014 #53

They go hand in hand Aerows Feb 2014 #57

This is the one JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #93

That's pretty good if you do it in a Mel Brooks voice. n/t A Simple Game Feb 2014 #117

n/t JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #121

... M0rpheus Feb 2014 #132

bwahahahahaaa JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #133

No; this is of the "waah, I can't listen to old Beatles songs" opus REP Feb 2014 #13

There should be a list, yes there is the Beatles thing As Well. n/t Whisp Feb 2014 #15

That's a great idea! MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #19

We could even have a two minutes of hate! JVS Feb 2014 #49

Two minutes? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #51

It's not already? Capt. Obvious Feb 2014 #103

Oh ok. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #6

My guess was bullshit artists. Autumn Feb 2014 #8

Rather than making wild guesses, why not just be direct and ask the OP? I've never known him to be sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #23

... Whisp Feb 2014 #32

I know!!!! Manny ran over someone in a muscle car. Autumn Feb 2014 #39

It's a convertible which means it can be whatever you want it to be. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #105

Nice car. Wish I could afford one, but you know, not to blow the theory or anything, I don't sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #45

It's a Rambler. n/t Whisp Feb 2014 #50

When you want to send a message, make sure you know the target. Cars are not my thing, I wouldn't sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #58

!!! Number23 Feb 2014 #72

Heheh... SidDithers Feb 2014 #78

LOL Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #81

I know, 'ouch' is right. It hurts when you fire a dud and even that misfires. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #141

Why are you replying to me? Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #143

You mean you were not referring to the pain of that spectacular misfire? sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #144

Keep rambling. nt Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #145

The only OUCH is revealing when one feels the need to hide behind a picture. polly7 Mar 2014 #157

Nice. polly7 Mar 2014 #156

That's a classic. nt msanthrope Mar 2014 #160

He has already been asked. BainsBane Feb 2014 #38

non whites and women CAN whine- they just need to submit their materials in advance so that anything bettyellen Feb 2014 #47

I was asked... what? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #48

What is this thread about, Manny? BainsBane Feb 2014 #69

You first... What was I asked? MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #90

Hrmjustin wrote, "huh" BainsBane Feb 2014 #91

It's pretty clear what I'm talking about. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #100

You do realize that entire thread BainsBane Feb 2014 #136

What is your thread about? Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #82

I don't know anyone like that, but then most of my friends are Liberal Democrats. Maybe you should sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #56

Yeah, we have been delivered to a lovely colorblind paradise!! And all who deny it are racist. bettyellen Feb 2014 #61

No, we have not, sadly. But some of us don't associate with bigots, nor do we use the very form of sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #67

I tried to say this the other day... you did it so much better. ty. nt 1awake Feb 2014 #64

Right on, Sabrina! Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #66

I only encounter them online, and I make a point of avoiding them when possible BainsBane Feb 2014 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author countryjake Feb 2014 #97

Here let me fix this for you, because I didn't apparently make myself clear and am more than capable sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #135

Welcome to the club! Number23 Feb 2014 #147

Put me down for the t-shirt. I don't pretend to have a full understanding, but msanthrope Mar 2014 #161

Lace trim or not? Number23 Mar 2014 #164

I suspect the Vlady Putin cheer squad is going to have a difficult week. msanthrope Mar 2014 #165

It has already been asked RC Feb 2014 #125

RC, you don't need to defend yourself at all. It is reprehensible that this forum has sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #137

WTF are you talking about? BainsBane Mar 2014 #154

As I have told you before, RC Mar 2014 #158

Fine, then why decide someone has attacked you BainsBane Mar 2014 #162

The thing that makes you think the jury system is skewed, it the fact you don't like most of RC Mar 2014 #163

Other. TexasTowelie Feb 2014 #3

If calling people cocksuckers is wrong then shouldn't you suck be off limits? JVS Feb 2014 #7

That would be an interesting song Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #80

Other. Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #11

I voted You Suck for a much different reason that your poll. n/t Whisp Feb 2014 #14

Are you having some declarative/imperative confusion? nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #18

Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #22

I won't ask who the bell tolls for. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #25

... Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 #30

Yeahbut. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author defacto7 Feb 2014 #68

John Donne, not Poe REP Feb 2014 #85

I surely missed that one. defacto7 Feb 2014 #146

Even though I'm far from religious, "Meditation 17" is a thoughtful and moving piece REP Mar 2014 #151

Beautifully said... defacto7 Mar 2014 #152

Good night to you as well ... REP Mar 2014 #153

"Here's a hit with you in mind" edbermac Feb 2014 #84

If you quote Donne, quote him properly. REP Feb 2014 #86

"You can run, but you can't hide, Manny." LittleBlue Feb 2014 #34

Manny shitstorms really are the best. Autumn Feb 2014 #43

I enjoy them Capt. Obvious Feb 2014 #104

If this is about what I think it's about 1awake Feb 2014 #16

That's where I'm at. Is this about the sacred cow or cheesecake? Autumn Feb 2014 #21

Cheescake can be a very serious and delicate thing!! :) nt 1awake Feb 2014 #28

I prefer cherry cheesecake m'self! BuelahWitch Feb 2014 #65

Yes! cherry cheesecake. Autumn Feb 2014 #116

If that's what it's about, then I agree. I was told to get lost for expressing MY opinion as a woman sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #24

lol awesome Sabrina1!! nt 1awake Feb 2014 #26

It is only through perfect agreement that we may show our independence. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #29

I always liked you. Cleita Feb 2014 #33

No way would I tell you to piss off. Love you too! Lol! sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #71

... Cleita Feb 2014 #74

YOU had a different opinion????? totaly shocked here. Autumn Feb 2014 #37

Lol, I know, I made the mistake of thinking I was allowed! But she let me know in no uncertain terms sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #70

Defintely #1. Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #17

This poll is not analogous to the other DU discussions in reference. Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 #20

Yeah, and these here droids ain't the ones yer lookin' fer neither n/t Fumesucker Feb 2014 #63

I Wasn't Gonna Vote For "You Suck"... Until I Read Some Of The Comments... WillyT Feb 2014 #27

HA bettyellen Feb 2014 #62

It's better to try to fix problems than just acknowledging those problems exist. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #31

... Cleita Feb 2014 #36

You know which way I go. Aerows Feb 2014 #35

I like your response. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #40

Actually, more climbers die on their way back down Mt. Everest than on the way up Electric Monk Feb 2014 #75

Neat information Aerows Feb 2014 #76

I wouldn't have guessed that. Neat. Inkfreak Feb 2014 #108

Aerows, my friend ... polly7 Feb 2014 #129

I've been reading this thread while listening to this and LMFAO till I have to wipe my eyes Fumesucker Feb 2014 #59

... rrneck Feb 2014 #73

Glass is transparent. bravenak Feb 2014 #77

I am out of the loop; someone fill me in Skittles Feb 2014 #79

this is a "please stop using the words white privilege" support thread bettyellen Feb 2014 #83

This is about people seeing charges of privilege as personal attacks, I think (nt) Recursion Feb 2014 #88

Depends. Does the person suck? (nt) Recursion Feb 2014 #87

Other: FALSE DICHOTOMY. n/t nomorenomore08 Feb 2014 #89

The most amusing thing about this, to me, Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #92

And, it's disappointing to see "liberals" behave this way. pintobean Feb 2014 #98

How else are our more prolific posters gonna get that post count up? (nt) Inkfreak Feb 2014 #110

That sure is a long winded way of RC Feb 2014 #127

Pegged -- to a "t". pacalo Feb 2014 #139

Which is better: taking personally a systemic critique Recursion Feb 2014 #95

Other. We used to have a DU Activist Corps... countryjake Feb 2014 #96

"You suck" because it shows you care more than the "how do we work together" guy. pampango Feb 2014 #99

Depends on whom I'm addressing. Union Scribe Feb 2014 #101

Psychologically, it says allot if you take discussions of privilige personally. nt Democracyinkind Feb 2014 #102

Which is clearly what I did MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #106

I think Manny Goldstein's passive-aggressive threads suck. kwassa Feb 2014 #107

He's just asking questions. sufrommich Feb 2014 #109

^^this^^ Bobbie Jo Feb 2014 #140

how about - "a day without superfluous DU polls" DrDan Feb 2014 #111

Apparently I have missed something. MineralMan Feb 2014 #112

And what if they refuse to acknowledge the problem? nt el_bryanto Feb 2014 #113

If people really care pipi_k Feb 2014 #114

You missed a classic, Manny. How about "STFU"? nt Zorra Feb 2014 #115

I see what you did, and it worked. A Simple Game Feb 2014 #118

Thanks, I guess, but not warranted. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #119

I think you were pointing out that name calling is not a good starting point... Well for anything. A Simple Game Feb 2014 #124

This one went off coourse when one of DU's prime thread-hijackers got in early. 11 Bravo Feb 2014 #128

Maybe you should just say what you mean, for a change. kwassa Feb 2014 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author defacto7 Feb 2014 #150

Polls that give the voter some sort of background are better. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2014 #120

That depends. When we say "you suck" are we talking about you, or me? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #122

you suck arely staircase Feb 2014 #123

Alerting! L0oniX Feb 2014 #126

Without no background info provided, I'm gonna hafta go with "You suck!" Iggo Feb 2014 #130

This is like vaguebooking on Facebook. gollygee Feb 2014 #131

If about white privelege - you can't fix something if you don't acknowledge a problem exists. -nt- DireStrike Feb 2014 #134

Mannymania warrprayer Feb 2014 #138

More less stuff XRubicon Feb 2014 #148

Narrow minds are hard to hide. GeorgeGist Feb 2014 #149

You suck. Control-Z Mar 2014 #155

You suck...nt SidDithers Mar 2014 #159