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Tarheel_Dem

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97. The fact that the poster has on occasion, claimed to be a "journalist" really bothers me.

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 03:46 PM

Apr 2012

This same poster posted a very incendiary article re: our involvement behind Syrian lines, and when some very astute DU'ers went to work to get to the root of the story, it was discovered that the story was created out of wholecloth from a facebook posting, which turned out to be false on every count. And after receiving a ton of replies, did the poster apologize? NO! She "self-deleted", after getting her a** handed to her on a platter, thereby shutting down the discussion. It's dishonest at best, and inciteful at the very worst. And she never has to apologize for getting caught making shit up.

A "journalist" stands by their story, or they issue a retraction. Self-delete does away with the need to be held accountable, and that's just sad.

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Michelle Obama looks stunning...edited to add more pics [View all] one_voice Apr 2012 OP

It's one of the BEST dresses I've seen on her. . .n/t annabanana Apr 2012 #1

+1! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2012 #44

The color is very good for her. Makes her glow. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #53

It certainly does... Rhiannon12866 Apr 2012 #77

her dress is lovely, as is she n/t southern_belle Apr 2012 #2

I second that statement Plucketeer Apr 2012 #105

She has style. That's for sure. They are an amazingly beautiful couple. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #3

She always does. nt TheWraith Apr 2012 #4

That dress is fabulous. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #5

Wow! What a dress! goclark Apr 2012 #58

thanks! I agree! banned from Kos Apr 2012 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #7

Yeah, I'm sure the designer, who may be struggling as much as anyone, really.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #14

And knowing all that, you "chose" to drop your turd in this particular punch bowl? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #23

Now all of the negative posts are deleted. blue neen Apr 2012 #45

Indeed. This particular poster quite often gets it wrong, and on much more serious topics. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #56

Careful zappaman Apr 2012 #111

"we don't need to see another long "goodbye" thread, do we?" Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #117

A pattern? zappaman Apr 2012 #121

Er, what? Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #40

Next time, have the respect for others that you demand for yourself. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #43

Well, thanks for stopping by nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #16

Seriously? nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #20

Oooh, you pulled out the "skippy" card nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #25

Nadin, seriously. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #39

Don't you understand? It's so classy! Better Believe It Apr 2012 #28

To compliment someone on how... one_voice Apr 2012 #29

No kidding. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #37

Yeah, I don't get it either. one_voice Apr 2012 #41

you are like Mikey-- JitterbugPerfume Apr 2012 #52

Maybe you'd get more satisfaction posting this over in Help and Meta... Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #57

.... Bobbie Jo Apr 2012 #64

I do not "fawn" over anyone and do not always approve of Obama...BUT ScreamingMeemie Apr 2012 #66

Maybe it's best you take another 6 days off. trumad Apr 2012 #71

+1 Puglover Apr 2012 #100

Keep trying...nt SidDithers Apr 2012 #80

Think a little deeper. colorado_ufo Apr 2012 #103

Maybe they should wear uniforms at all times treestar Apr 2012 #110

Most people would just ignore the thread if they really weren't interested. blue neen Apr 2012 #35

If you're so indifferent, why bother to post... Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #33

Don't get her going nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #36

Looks like she got some blow back, so Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #55

She is incredibly beautiful. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #8

Michelle is fabulous..... Swede Atlanta Apr 2012 #9

She sure can rock a sleeveless dress! SunSeeker Apr 2012 #11

You beat me to my intended post. Rozlee Apr 2012 #78

West Coast just checking in goclark Apr 2012 #13

Born to bare arms! calimary Apr 2012 #15

She looks great! Kath1 Apr 2012 #17

Laura might have worn this fabric... grasswire Apr 2012 #60

What I never understood was the length of Laura's jackets. DevonRex Apr 2012 #118

When you make clothing out of curtains Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #120

Hahaha *snort* hahaha DevonRex Apr 2012 #122

Gorgeous. Major Hogwash Apr 2012 #19

Can someone bring me up to date goclark Apr 2012 #22

The president did very well... one_voice Apr 2012 #26

I think President was funnier than Kimmel HipChick Apr 2012 #46

The President's sense of timing is great. blue neen Apr 2012 #51

I love how he giggles after a real zinger... Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #61

Yeah, and that makes it more enjoyable for everyone else. blue neen Apr 2012 #62

He cracks me up.. HipChick Apr 2012 #114

Absolutely, funnier and more charming! Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #59

He was great malaise Apr 2012 #31

I thought they were both hilarious. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #54

Photos Tx4obama Apr 2012 #27

thanks!.. one_voice Apr 2012 #30

I LOVE that gown! HappyMe Apr 2012 #75

Thanks for taking the trouble to find these great pics... Surya Gayatri Apr 2012 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #42

you just can't help yourself... one_voice Apr 2012 #47

I really wish serial abusers of the self-delete would get their priviledge revoked. nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #74

Ditto! The poster is a master of this technique, and I hope others have taken notice. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #87

I'm thinking screenshots that can then be posted on the thread nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #88

That's a great idea for the future. Thanks for pointing that out. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #89

On DU2 the poster seemed to have a "protected" status - the poster could literally post just about apocalypsehow Apr 2012 #94

I'm just saying that if she realized she couldn't get away with her deletion game, nobodyspecial Apr 2012 #96

The fact that the poster has on occasion, claimed to be a "journalist" really bothers me. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #97

Self delete does away with being held accountable... one_voice Apr 2012 #98

That's why I'm bookmarking this thread zappaman Apr 2012 #112

"Please show me and the other posters the same respect you'd want shown to you" - Well said, but I apocalypsehow Apr 2012 #91

You do the same, now. blue neen Apr 2012 #48

I loved the dress JitterbugPerfume Apr 2012 #49

She looks like one of the Supremes begin_within Apr 2012 #50

Much Prettier, I think. There is so much character in her face and smile. juajen Apr 2012 #115

She looks stunning. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2012 #63

Michelle, looks beautiful as usual!! And the President looks dapper himself. Obamacare Apr 2012 #65

K&R just for the haters Number23 Apr 2012 #67

+1 pintobean Apr 2012 #68

She looks beautiful, yes... however, that dress is hideous! Earth_First Apr 2012 #69

No accounting for taste. AtheistCrusader Apr 2012 #95

She's not "pristine"... The Doctor. Apr 2012 #70

Gorgeous! JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #72

That dress rocked! It's one of my favorites. n/t Little Star Apr 2012 #73

Stunning dress and she looked totally awesome! nt avebury Apr 2012 #76

That gown is stunning! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #79

Love the smile in the last pic skydive forever Apr 2012 #81

Yes, she does varelse Apr 2012 #82

always!! handmade34 Apr 2012 #83

what a gorgeous lady in a gorgeous dress. Whisp Apr 2012 #84

I hope one day she'll go natural. Aside from that...she's gorgeous as always. n/t vaberella Apr 2012 #85

me too roody Apr 2012 #90

I'm no fashion expert, tabasco Apr 2012 #86

She is a beautiful woman, and these are very good pics. Thanks for posting them. apocalypsehow Apr 2012 #92

Superficial. Zax2me Apr 2012 #93

It's not superficial... one_voice Apr 2012 #99

But it is superficial just by definition. Tunkamerica May 2012 #128

The one does not deny the other LanternWaste May 2012 #129

I WANNA LOOK LIKE THAT!!!! tblue Apr 2012 #101

I can fault Obama for many things, but not for his choice in a wife. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2012 #102

She grows more gorgeous with every public appearance. colorado_ufo Apr 2012 #104

Michelle has a unique style Skittles Apr 2012 #127

simplement magnifique AtomicKitten Apr 2012 #106

Michelle sure puts my heart all aflutter- thanks for posting these NBachers Apr 2012 #107

Beautiful and Brilliant clydefrand Apr 2012 #108

We are deaniac21 Apr 2012 #109

K & R zappaman Apr 2012 #113

Note to the photographers and cinematographers of the world Number23 Apr 2012 #116

She'd look good in anything. Old and In the Way Apr 2012 #119

honestly, sometimes I wish to see some "bad" pics Skittles Apr 2012 #126

Her gown is just perfect -- becoming beyond belief. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #123

She is totally awesome & very inspirational!! azlatina Apr 2012 #124

she is lovely, very striking Skittles Apr 2012 #125