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chknltl

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54. This was the first of your posts that caught my attention.

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 01:06 PM

Apr 2014

Now I am very sad that I did not pay attention better.

If you are still here long enough to read this: Thank you for this video. It provides VERY RELEVENT food for thought for all citizens of this planet. I may be naïve for saying it but I believe that it is doubly important for the citizens of my country to see videos such as this.

I truly believe that the Democratic Underground is strengthened by members who are non-American. Not only can they hold up a mirror that is arguably crucial for us Americans to look into they can also give us important glimpses into their own slices of the world. After reading/watching your post and the posts of those who responded to it, I am especially saddened by the DU's loss today. Good luck to you and yours BelgianMadCow.
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This short video might inspire you, and it will certainly inform. Also, goodbye and good luck. [View all] BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 OP

Carry on, Belgian Mad Cow. Fight where you need to. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2014 #1

U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A., ---- Hoppy Apr 2014 #5

I did not read the OP as focusing on provincialism. merrily Apr 2014 #61

k&r... spanone Apr 2014 #2

Keep fighting the good fight BelgianMadCow. progressoid Apr 2014 #3

"... the pervasive american exceptionalism and party cheering I can't stomach." Yeah, me either. Scuba Apr 2014 #4

Me too. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #38

Same. laundry_queen Apr 2014 #55

Yeah, those things and the rest of the conservative stuff. merrily Apr 2014 #60

good speed in your endeavors rurallib Apr 2014 #6

Sorry to see you go. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #7

Thanks BMC for your insights...... DeSwiss Apr 2014 #8

I feel that way often..I just come to read the news and hear wonderful clips like this one xiamiam Apr 2014 #21

Namaste. DeSwiss Apr 2014 #32

So sad that you are leaving. Mira Apr 2014 #9

I have followed many of your posts from way back when to current... Tikki Apr 2014 #10

Thank you. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #11

I'll miss you. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #12

You'll be missed. WilliamPitt Apr 2014 #13

What Will said. On both counts. villager Apr 2014 #62

Don't be so final about it. Come back for visits. Good luck in all your endeavors. TeamPooka Apr 2014 #14

Good luck in your acitvities, and don't throw away the password muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #15

Hey, many thanks and good luck to you, too, BelgianMadCow. calimary Apr 2014 #16

I will miss you. You offered a unique and valued perspective. Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #17

I will miss you. All the best... panader0 Apr 2014 #18

American Exceptionalism? busterbrown Apr 2014 #19

Started with the right, of course. merrily Apr 2014 #63

Drag... whatchamacallit Apr 2014 #20

not goodbye, BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2014 #22

"the pervasive american exceptionalism and party cheering" - TBF Apr 2014 #23

+++ swilton Apr 2014 #46

You were right, BelgianMadCow Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2014 #24

Well I will miss you greatly, zeemike Apr 2014 #25

... RainDog Apr 2014 #26

and regarding the exceptionalism/party cheering, etc RainDog Apr 2014 #27

i always enjoyed your contributions, you will be missed.. 2banon Apr 2014 #28

Please don't abandon us completely Warpy Apr 2014 #29

I will miss your input and insight... Cheers! Agony Apr 2014 #30

I'm very sorry to see you go - although I totally understand. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #31

My friend! I'm so sad! MannyGoldstein Apr 2014 #33

don't go, just take a break.. i've always enjoyed your posts. dionysus Apr 2014 #34

Thank you, and good luck in all you do. Hekate Apr 2014 #35

I enjoyed your posts. Starry Messenger Apr 2014 #36

Stop back anytime. moondust Apr 2014 #37

Au revoir. dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author MelungeonWoman Apr 2014 #40

So long and best wishes deutsey Apr 2014 #41

We should all have waffles in your honor.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #42

You'll be missed swilton Apr 2014 #43

I am a lump of protein. We are so much more and are under attack.... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #44

Inspiring video...your voice and perspective will be missed here. KoKo Apr 2014 #45

Thank you for your participation BMC Demeter Apr 2014 #47

I'll miss you. OnyxCollie Apr 2014 #48

Interesting to note snot Apr 2014 #49

I'm the granddaughter of Spaniards - all 4 grandparents were born in Spain. I also lived in Spain.. Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #50

Good points about organizing. Strong unions also play a role in European strikes and demon- merrily Apr 2014 #64

Thank you, and yes, it's not Americans per se. It's the lifestyle and layout of communities. It's Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #67

Sounds wonderful. merrily May 2014 #68

That's great that your parents voted Democrat. Of course everyone can't agree with everything Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #69

Maybe Spanish media is more pro-worker than our corporate establishment media? merrily May 2014 #71

I think the Spanish media is way less corporate. I do know one thing tho... Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #72

I say the same thing all the time. merrily May 2014 #75

I think the reason Democrats and libs don't have 1 organization, is because we are a freer group... Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #79

I don't think putting the official Democratic Party and liberals in the same basket merrily May 2014 #80

I'm not in favor of a one-party system either, but already we have had a one-party mentality in Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #81

thank you for being here. mopinko Apr 2014 #51

Thanks for what you've done here. Remember you are alway welcome back. nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #52

Fare well, BelgianMadCow. malthaussen Apr 2014 #53

This was the first of your posts that caught my attention. chknltl Apr 2014 #54

Losing your voice here is DU's loss me b zola Apr 2014 #56

Put it up on my twitter feed. mackerel Apr 2014 #57

Not everyone touts American exceptionalism, BMC, some do also criticize within our own political mother earth Apr 2014 #58

Sorry to see you go hootinholler Apr 2014 #59

Please return. merrily Apr 2014 #65

bump... nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #66

Dear Belgian Cow, I am sorry to see you leave. But I understand. I too need to move on from sabrina 1 May 2014 #70

I agree woo me with science May 2014 #74

Please see my Reply 76. merrily May 2014 #77

I won't allow it. Someone has to post the truth. merrily May 2014 #76

Thank you for coming here. woo me with science May 2014 #73

I am sorry that you feel compelled to leave. I see you registered long ago. merrily May 2014 #78