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141. Someone In The Lounge, Ma'am, Once Described 'Deadwood' Dialogue As 'Magistrate With Tourettes'.....

Thu Jul 10, 2014, 10:45 PM

Jul 2014

My diction and vocabulary are what they are, but I can certainly get a bit to the blue, which generally I do avoid here.

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A tip of the hat to DU's The Magistrate. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2014 OP

Absolutely right! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #1

Very polite to boot madokie Jul 2014 #2

Thug tactics against people who post Salon.com, Counterpunch, The Nation, DN!, BBC articles cprise Jul 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Jul 2014 #58

I Do Not Know Where Some Get That Idea, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #69

I stand corrected. Ken Burch Jul 2014 #77

No Trouble, My Friend The Magistrate Jul 2014 #79

I always love reading your posts and have only one small complaint Samantha Jul 2014 #131

The audacity of having to read George Orwell! Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2014 #81

Lol! Thanks for reminding me. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #82

A Link For You, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #84

And having 10 screenfuls of it repeated at the start of every thread. cprise Jul 2014 #90

That is The Best You Can Find, Sir? The Magistrate Jul 2014 #91

Yet Obama didn't vote for IWR and was elected President cprise Jul 2014 #92

The Illinois Legislature, Sir, Had No Say In The Matter The Magistrate Jul 2014 #94

and he attacked Hillary Clinton in 2008 for supporting it. cprise Jul 2014 #96

Indeed He Did, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #97

That's nice, but this is war we're talking about cprise Jul 2014 #99

Are We, Sir? It Seemed To Me You Were Complaining About Impurity.... The Magistrate Jul 2014 #100

Drawing the line at warmongering is not a purity test. Sorry. cprise Jul 2014 #103

Now, Sir, You re Just Making Things Up, If You Are Seriously Calling Me A War-Monger The Magistrate Jul 2014 #105

So we should base political decisions on fascist principles? cprise Jul 2014 #111

Only, Sir, If You Believe Political Reality Has An Inherent Fascist Bias.... The Magistrate Jul 2014 #113

It does only if politicos give up on the public's acceptance of facts. cprise Jul 2014 #116

I Appreciate Your Kicking The Thread, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #118

I'm getting the idea xfundy Jul 2014 #142

Yet more irony. cprise Jul 2014 #147

... Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2014 #109

Not a bad quote -- from an old gun-toter. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #159

Bush was invading without AUMF. joshcryer Jul 2014 #162

There is a difference between impolite and polite ... Igel Jul 2014 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Jul 2014 #133

Polite to a fault--but with an incisive intelligence and a sharp bite! pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #3

Yes, and absolutely devastating when it comes to puncturing gasbags Warpy Jul 2014 #4

Indubitably. snagglepuss Jul 2014 #5

Hear Hear~Bravo Sir! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #6

Agreed... ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #7

He's also one of the more skilled model builders I've ever sen... Blue_Tires Jul 2014 #8

does he do the ships in the bottles? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #18

I think so... Blue_Tires Jul 2014 #24

OK, Maybe that was someone else ... I remember now a picture thread Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #41

Ah, but he refuses to build Roald Dahl's Gloster Gladiator Brother Buzz Jul 2014 #23

Thank You, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #66

good to see you my friend. we should get together. mopinko Jul 2014 #151

Another 'Meet Up' Gathering Here Might Be Nice, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 2014 #153

i did my first taxidermy project mopinko Jul 2014 #166

hear, hear! bigtree Jul 2014 #9

Indubitable, sir. immoderate Jul 2014 #10

Glad to join in with my tip of the hat. CTyankee Jul 2014 #11

One of DU's best Cali_Democrat Jul 2014 #12

Yes, one of DU's greatest. Coventina Jul 2014 #13

Totally agree! MoonRiver Jul 2014 #14

I agree. H2O Man Jul 2014 #15

Always a delight when they contribute to a thread! n2doc Jul 2014 #16

I have a great deal of respect for The Magistate lunatica Jul 2014 #17

Allow me to add my appreciation also as I too enjoy your posts. n/t justhanginon Jul 2014 #19

I find his wit refreshing and his commentary incisive.... Rowdyboy Jul 2014 #20

He is One of a Kind, The Magistrate. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #21

I'll gladly rec this kcr Jul 2014 #22

Indeed. eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #25

You are right, sir! bravenak Jul 2014 #26

Indeed! riqster Jul 2014 #27

OH Absolutely Positively Unquestionably, sir! calimary Jul 2014 #28

I'll drink to The Magistrate! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #29

Haven't had the pleasure, Benton D Struckcheon Jul 2014 #44

I Remember, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 2014 #70

It was warm out! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #72

No Fool Like An Old Fool: Put This In The Wrong Place The Magistrate Jul 2014 #74

Most definitely - credit where it's due! Glorfindel Jul 2014 #30

Good idea. I like that guy! Squinch Jul 2014 #31

Totally agree! Spazito Jul 2014 #32

I usually stay off tribute threads Tom Rinaldo Jul 2014 #33

Thank You, Mr. Rinaldo The Magistrate Jul 2014 #119

Totally agree Sir. Lochloosa Jul 2014 #34

An appreciation thread I can happily endorse... SidDithers Jul 2014 #35

Hear, hear! With a Pimm's Cup to toast. DinahMoeHum Jul 2014 #36

I'll rec that! Bobbie Jo Jul 2014 #37

I agree Sir! tenderfoot Jul 2014 #38

A BIG K&R! William769 Jul 2014 #39

Agreed... K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2014 #40

K&R sir N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2014 #42

Uh-oh. What has he done? leftstreet Jul 2014 #43

I Remember a Thread the Magistrate Started on Kosovo On the Road Jul 2014 #45

Happy To have That Remembered, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #67

K & R SunSeeker Jul 2014 #46

SIR! I most wholeheartedly concur, SIR! rocktivity Jul 2014 #47

What? The Magistrate is dead? When did this happen? randome Jul 2014 #48

He has been so since 2001 Jack Rabbit Jul 2014 #49

Must Appreciated, My Old Friend The Magistrate Jul 2014 #68

!! Jack Rabbit Jul 2014 #98

WWTMP? MohRokTah Jul 2014 #50

*tips my hat also* steve2470 Jul 2014 #51

A gentleman and a scholar who has proven that one can debate in a civilized manner. LongTomH Jul 2014 #52

K & R sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #53

Intelligent, knowledgeable, and gracious Skidmore Jul 2014 #54

I'll add a formal bow to The Magistrate, Sir. One of my favorite DUers. Hekate Jul 2014 #55

Thank You, Mr. Carcetti The Magistrate Jul 2014 #57

The pleasure is all mine. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2014 #59

I'll second that. NuclearDem Jul 2014 #60

And That, Sir Or Ma'am, Is A Fact. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2014 #61

Love The Magistrate! hrmjustin Jul 2014 #62

he's one of the good eggs PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #63

He is a great DUer. nt sufrommich Jul 2014 #64

Highest respect for The Magistrate! nt cry baby Jul 2014 #65

Proud to be the 101st Rec! freshwest Jul 2014 #71

K&R mcar Jul 2014 #73

I Appreciate Your Kind Words Very Much, My Friends The Magistrate Jul 2014 #75

More Meta Wanking Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #76

True, never broken character once. Rex Jul 2014 #78

Yes Sir!! malaise Jul 2014 #80

K&R for The Magistrate! Sissyk Jul 2014 #83

I'd like to hijack this for just one post 90-percent Jul 2014 #85

Be My Guest, Sir: I Think He Is An Excellent Fellow The Magistrate Jul 2014 #88

you read my mind. nt navarth Jul 2014 #120

A gentleman of the old school, and one of the few here whose posts I always read. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #87

Yes indeed Still Sensible Jul 2014 #89

x1000 mac56 Jul 2014 #93

I dig him blogslut Jul 2014 #95

I heartily agree, sir. KurtNYC Jul 2014 #101

The Magistrate has been a dear and valued friend since my earliest days here. scarletwoman Jul 2014 #102

Thank You Very Much, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 2014 #114

... scarletwoman Jul 2014 #115

Yes, he deserves it Duckhunter935 Jul 2014 #104

i think he is funny JI7 Jul 2014 #106

I find the sir and ma'am routine to be annoying and condescending. Threedifferentones Jul 2014 #107

Heck to the yes sir lovemydog Jul 2014 #108

I agree! DoBotherMe Jul 2014 #110

he brings to DU... Enrique Jul 2014 #112

A tip of the hat to the good sir IronLionZion Jul 2014 #117

Absolutely WilliamPitt Jul 2014 #121

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Pitt The Magistrate Jul 2014 #125

A question Sir something I've wondered if you will azurnoir Jul 2014 #140

Someone In The Lounge, Ma'am, Once Described 'Deadwood' Dialogue As 'Magistrate With Tourettes'..... The Magistrate Jul 2014 #141

Lol I'm trying to imagine that azurnoir Jul 2014 #144

That It Can, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 2014 #154

Kick! M can be reasoned with! grahamhgreen Jul 2014 #122

Are you Serious? "The Magistrate" has been Threatened and Needs Our Support? KoKo Jul 2014 #123

Will always make a point of reading any Magistrate Surya Gayatri Jul 2014 #124

at first I did not take to him Billy Budd Jul 2014 #126

I think the Magistrate is a big part of what makes DU wonderful! nt MADem Jul 2014 #127

I concur. flying rabbit Jul 2014 #128

I'll say… MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #129

K & R Liberal_Dog Jul 2014 #130

there's nothing about The Magistrate I dislike tishaLA Jul 2014 #132

My most-respected poster, hands down. Barack_America Jul 2014 #134

Stand Gentlemen Lithos Jul 2014 #135

Good To See You Here, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #139

My pleasure Lithos Jul 2014 #155

I Expect It Will Only Get Worse, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #163

You remind me of my Dad, sir. beam me up scottie Jul 2014 #136

When world leaders meet, he's never invited - his attendance is assumed. maced666 Jul 2014 #137

I do so enjoy THe Magistrate. Ellipsis Jul 2014 #138

In my view...... DeSwiss Jul 2014 #143

Now, this is one tipping of the hat thread I can agree with! Violet_Crumble Jul 2014 #145

Thank You Very Much, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 2014 #149

Oh hell yeah! BumRushDaShow Jul 2014 #146

Appreciate The Magistrate posts! Sunlei Jul 2014 #148

Way to go The Magistrate! egduj Jul 2014 #150

Undoubtedly. The Green Manalishi Jul 2014 #152

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #156

Idiosyncratic Use Of Language Fascinates Me, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2014 #158

Well, when you gather your disciples to get a comment nyabingi Jul 2014 #160

You Mean A Jury Hid One of Your Posts, Sir? The Magistrate Jul 2014 #161

Copy that! Populist_Prole Jul 2014 #157

Here! Here! burrowowl Jul 2014 #164

Again, My Thanks To All Who Replied Here The Magistrate Jul 2014 #165