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105. I just read your post down thread that Opi passed away Octafish! What sad news.

Tue Jul 28, 2015, 07:45 PM

Jul 2015

I didn't get to know him as others did, but I remember the posts and am truly saddened to hear that he is no longer with us.

What a great photo! A REAL Democrat, indeed.

As are you Octafish. One of the reasons I came and stayed on DU. To learn and I did, from DUers like you.

I wanted to make a list in my OP, but KNEW I would not be able to include everyone, so thought it best to let DUers do it and I'm glad, I am seeing so many names I remember, some who have passed away, some who have moved on.

Someone said YOU might leaving, I hope not! Too many great DUers seem to be leaving. I understand, sometimes I wonder what we are accomplishing here, unlike in the past when DU was a place that organized, held meetups, took actions to get good Dems elected, if possible.

I miss all those who have left.

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A Sincere Tribute To DUers Who Kept US Sane During the Bush Era. Will Pitt For One. Add Others! [View all] sabrina 1 Jul 2015 OP

i think with all these appreaciation threads, the medium is becoming the message HFRN Jul 2015 #1

I think you are right, but when people see a good DUer being mocked sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #7

I see no reason to delete ybbor Jul 2015 #29

Just to be clear, the only reason I posted this one, and I believe others who sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #52

I had no idea ybbor Jul 2015 #133

Thank you, deception and 'carefully chosen words' in order to further deceive has always sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #146

If that's the case, and I'm now thinking that it was, I was fooled Babel_17 Jul 2015 #156

It was the case, I'm sorry. The words were 'carefully chosen' a quote from the author of sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #160

It was a mocking. Thank 840high Jul 2015 #197

It was a mocking. Change has come Jul 2015 #201

Seeing WP go probably ranks as one of his highlights, OnyxCollie Jul 2015 #218

I would call it Meta, since it was intended as such. And for a host, didn't know that btw, to sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #236

Yes, by a host, which makes it all the more appalling. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #257

You're very concerned about this topic. Change has come Jul 2015 #195

and you seem very concerned about me HFRN Jul 2015 #222

I agree with Change. For someone who doesn't know anyone here, you do seem to have developed sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #234

well, if 2 agree, that's a consensus HFRN Jul 2015 #237

Actually no, we don't have a bond. We share an opinion, that is all. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #247

an opinion, in and of itself, can be a bond nt HFRN Jul 2015 #250

And, as in the case of Change and me, we do not have a bond, we share an opinion as I sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #269

'I'll leave you to your own devices.' HFRN Jul 2015 #270

And tiptonic Jul 2015 #265

Yes, RIP Bartcop! He was a shining light during those dark times. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #289

catwoman, UTUSN, Octafish, nothingshocksmeanymore, bobdadrumma, SwampRat, karynnj, ProSense, blm Jul 2015 #2

Thank you, I remember every one of them and always made sure to read their sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #3

The primary threads are turning into a major paininthe@ss�. blm Jul 2015 #38

Yes, they are. I want to spend that energy promoting the person I think is best sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #82

I miss SwampRat. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #56

Me too! His images were worth the words of 1,000 others MadLinguist Jul 2015 #152

I loved his work...miss him too! nt haikugal Jul 2015 #253

re: "bobdadrumma" and ProSense, you're trolling here? Electric Monk Jul 2015 #182

No - I don't troll. blm Jul 2015 #228

Thank you for adding all of those familiar names. And Bartcop. So sad to learn sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #259

K&R... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #4

I second that emotion! BeanMusical Jul 2015 #86

And I third that. rhett o rick Jul 2015 #185

Yes! BeanMusical Jul 2015 #5

Khephra. n/t 11 Bravo Jul 2015 #6

Thank you. He pretty much WAS Late Breaking News. I read his posts before joining DU sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #10

Yeah, he was a fave. I also forgot newyawker99 ... 11 Bravo Jul 2015 #14

Yes, another great one. People used to do that then, welcome you to DU. I sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #19

kef and ny�.. blm Jul 2015 #39

She was so good Nite Owl Jul 2015 #205

+1! arcane1 Jul 2015 #84

I had come to DU in October of 2004 with high hopes that John Kerry would be CTyankee Jul 2015 #8

That was the year I first discovered DU, the night of the election, I followed a link sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #16

Kerry Did Win billhicks76 Jul 2015 #110

Yes, he did and we watched them change the numbers on TV. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #111

Saw It With My Own Eyes Too billhicks76 Jul 2015 #113

All I can do is return the compliment, I have always known you to be honest sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #114

I remember sitting in the MIRC chat room that night Marrah_G Jul 2015 #281

Ditto to everything you said. progressoid Jul 2015 #37

I honestly don't know how we managed emotionally...do you? CTyankee Jul 2015 #42

Exercise was probably a good idea. progressoid Jul 2015 #67

+1000 . . . Thank you! Faryn Balyncd Jul 2015 #9

Skinner, EarlG, Elad and the Plaid Adder for giving us DU TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #11

Plaid Adder, yes, one of the names I looked for always. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #18

Plaid Adder and WillPitt lapfog_1 Jul 2015 #34

Meant to acknowledge Weighliftinglady who I remember also. Don't know sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #199

I miss her too. Javaman Jul 2015 #223

She is doing very well Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #224

Thank you, that's good to know ... sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #248

That's really good to know Marrah_G Jul 2015 #282

She is pretty amazing. n/t Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #287

Don't leave us! libodem Jul 2015 #12

Don't you leave either! I'm not going anywhere, unless of course I am sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #20

. libodem Jul 2015 #232

Many I would mention have passed on The Straight Story Jul 2015 #13

K&R JEB Jul 2015 #15

So much this^^^ hifiguy Jul 2015 #275

Jeb, another great DUer, Autumn, Aerows ... kind, thoughtful and sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #276

K&R! In_The_Wind Jul 2015 #17

Will Pitt liberal from boston Jul 2015 #27

Will Pitt did a lot to keep me sane over the years. I'll be watching for his return. In_The_Wind Jul 2015 #35

nostjam Lars39 Jul 2015 #21

nostamj LWolf Jul 2015 #68

I knew that didn't look right somehow. Lars39 Jul 2015 #71

Forkboy and Swamp Rat Flying Squirrel Jul 2015 #22

Swamp Rat. Does anyone know what happened to him? He never said why he left. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #24

Swamprat's neon graphics always brightened up a thread! progressoid Jul 2015 #41

Here is a utube montage depicting the Bush 'crime family' with Swamp Rat's sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #47

Wow, that's really cool! BeanMusical Jul 2015 #60

Another Oilwellian great: PeoViejo Jul 2015 #76

OMG...that's one of the first videos I did... Oilwellian Jul 2015 #90

I think it is a great video. Not being technical at all, I don't see what you probably see. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #95

Thank you, Sabrina Oilwellian Jul 2015 #104

Thank you Oilwellian. It is nice to go back and remember all those great DUers. Honest, sincere sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #150

The last I remember of Swampy... Oilwellian Jul 2015 #176

I hope he made it to Brazil also. I'm sure wherever he is, it's interesting. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #178

He is brilliant. nt haikugal Jul 2015 #254

+1000 for SwampRat!! HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #115

I remember that, and hoped he really was okay. Wish he would check in again. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #118

yes G_j Jul 2015 #32

Forkboy is a blast from the past. ozone_man Jul 2015 #144

Forkboy is one of my favorites Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #145

I really enjoyed Forkboy's posts. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #200

I miss them all too. bvar22 Jul 2015 #23

bvar and Octafish and Woo and so many others. I do understand why DU's best are moving on sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #26

Octafish has left?! Please tell me it's just a joke. And a shame to lose Will and Kentuck too. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2015 #51

No, Octafish is still here, thankfully. I was referring to the OP sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #53

Thanks sabrina! Some nasty people have come here over the years for sure. Mnemosyne Jul 2015 #55

Yes, it was a great Progressive Site back then. I despise deception and see no reason for it. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #89

I miss them too. It can never be the same here again. I am so grateful for all that I have learned Mnemosyne Jul 2015 #171

That's very nice of you to say Mnemosyne. You are one of my favorite DUers also. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #206

Excluding Manny and yourself, you just listed my three other favorite DU posters. Efilroft Sul Jul 2015 #177

That is very nice of you to say, Efilroft Sul. Thank you! sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #180

I adore all of them as well Oilwellian Jul 2015 #181

This thread deserves a link to (the 1st) Seven Days Underground by Skinner TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #25

Lol, I love this part: sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #44

Wow, thanks for that link. It's like time travel. BeanMusical Jul 2015 #63

SwampG8r, W.C.Green, GoddessofGuiness. TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #28

OMG, W.C.Green...RIP dear sir...how we loved you... CTyankee Jul 2015 #43

I separated those who left and those who died. blm Jul 2015 #124

WCGreen was the voice of calm and intelligent discussions, always. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2015 #73

Yes, WCGreen. Another great DUer, like yourself as someone below stated. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #97

You've been a great friend to him, a great comfort to him and his family. merrily Jul 2015 #210

I agree with you,sabrina 1. gademocrat7 Jul 2015 #30

Tinoire -- Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2015 #31

Willy T, Woo Me With Science, bvar of course H20 Man, Tinoire, yes and Proud Patriot sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #49

TINOIRE - absolutely adored that fine lady. blm Jul 2015 #126

She is one of the names I remember when I first came here. She was a sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #198

Tinoire LWolf Jul 2015 #66

Right back at ya! arcane1 Jul 2015 #87

All of those and Eloriel hedda_foil Jul 2015 #190

Yes, we ordinary people did know they were lying. And you are right, a lot of important work sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #207

Very well said Hedda...I remember! We CAN do this!! haikugal Jul 2015 #256

Sid Dithers, Nance Greggs, EarlG, Prosense. Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #33

+1 n/t JTFrog Jul 2015 #109

H2O Man, G_j Jul 2015 #36

Yes, definitely H20 Man, mentioned him in the OP. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #50

Jackpine Radical. Zorra Jul 2015 #40

Yes, I really miss him a lot. He was so thoughtful, smart and witty and RIGHT sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #149

Opihimoimoi Octafish Jul 2015 #45

Will was most helpful to me, providing links, etc. when I first came onboard, 2002. oasis Jul 2015 #57

Opihimoimoi. Great pic. He was an excellent host to Hawaii DUers. oasis Jul 2015 #65

Great to read you, oasis! Octafish Jul 2015 #88

Greetings and well wishes to you Octafish. oasis Jul 2015 #100

geez�oasis�haven't seen you in ages�. blm Jul 2015 #130

I recently returned to DU after retiring again not to long ago. oasis Jul 2015 #135

heheheh�... blm Jul 2015 #138

That's the ticket. Again, glad to see your still an oasis Jul 2015 #141

That's my trigger since the 80s�.. "Bush". blm Jul 2015 #142

What a wonderful story, Octafish. I am so glad you got to go meet him. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #119

((Opi)) blm Jul 2015 #129

ah yes, opi shanti Jul 2015 #85

Opihimoimoi has passed. Octafish Jul 2015 #94

oh no! shanti Jul 2015 #99

I just read your post down thread that Opi passed away Octafish! What sad news. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #105

Oh my - what a blast to read his name again!!!! blm Jul 2015 #128

Love Octafish! Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #147

Awwww... I miss him! calimary Jul 2015 #191

DURec leftstreet Jul 2015 #46

Thanks sabrina for your post with so much heart. nt 7wo7rees Jul 2015 #48

oneighty ornotna Jul 2015 #54

Thank you for that, ornotna. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #208

oneighty passed in 06 ornotna Jul 2015 #240

I'm so sorry. That is two sad passings of DUers I have learned about sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #246

K&R. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #58

So many who used to do the research Generic Other Jul 2015 #59

Speaking of which.. PeoViejo Jul 2015 #120

In recent years I switched to GOTV activist�. blm Jul 2015 #132

That is what DU should be about Generic Other Jul 2015 #139

Kick for truth sabrina. hifiguy Jul 2015 #61

Great post, sabrina 1! Thank you! City Lights Jul 2015 #62

Catwoman, Matcom, IrateCitizen, Estimated Prophet DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #64

K&R nt riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #69

Will is a DU staple. Dont call me Shirley Jul 2015 #70

K&R! Thank you Sabrina 1. Owl Jul 2015 #72

Thank You, Sabrina 1, because your post is True about why Will Pitt has and deserves support! KoKo Jul 2015 #74

Thank you for your post. BeanMusical Jul 2015 #77

Thank you Koko, you are another DUer who brought people TO DU during those awful times sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #79

You're a shining gem on DU, Koko Oilwellian Jul 2015 #184

Thank you for your posts. You are another of the greats here. Sad that a small handful can ruin it rhett o rick Jul 2015 #186

YES!!!! Thank you KoKo! nt haikugal Jul 2015 #258

I rarely post anymore because so many of those posters who kept me sane then are gone. robertpaulsen Jul 2015 #75

((robert)) blm Jul 2015 #131

Hey! You too! robertpaulsen Jul 2015 #271

Robert Paulson, a name I loved to see because I knew I was going to learn something sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #211

Thanks sabrina, that really touched me. robertpaulsen Jul 2015 #272

I just got some time to read your link. The 10th anniversary of the Plame outing. All I can say sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #280

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceNikki Jul 2015 #78

K & R deurbano Jul 2015 #80

Wasn't The Magistrate here then? I miss him. nt Nay Jul 2015 #81

Yes, I haven't seen him around for a while. I hope he is okay. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #83

I miss Magistrate. NuclearDem Jul 2015 #101

CaliforniaPeggy! And she still does. pnwmom Jul 2015 #91

Oh yes, California Peggy, definitely. She is such a kind person and definitely makes DU sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #96

Peggy rocks underpants Jul 2015 #162

So many no longer with us. :( Solly Mack Jul 2015 #92

Yes, I remember the first time we heard that someone we had come to know online sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #102

Solly and annabanana are two of the most solid minds posting here�. blm Jul 2015 #136

Annabanana, who is still here I believe, and I think Solly also. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #249

Just remembering back to a whole other time here at DU. blm Jul 2015 #262

This venue saved my sanity realFedUp Jul 2015 #93

Those truly were the worst years ever. samplegirl Jul 2015 #98

Now this is a REAL appreciation thread. LaurenG Jul 2015 #103

I thought a SINCERE Tribute from people who mean it, was needed. Thank you sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #107

I have to give kudos to Nance Greggs LiberalLovinLug Jul 2015 #106

Yes...a warrior against Bush Gloria Jul 2015 #127

jiacinto forevah! alcibiades_mystery Jul 2015 #108

Well when you put it THAT way... chknltl Jul 2015 #112

nadinbrzezinski is another DUer who brings so much to the forum. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #116

So are you EOM nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #137

Newyawker99 for welcoming each newbie and acknowledging birthdays and livetohike Jul 2015 #117

Someone described her as DU's Den Mother. Always kind and welcoming. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #155

I think I read she passed. Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #277

Oh no, I hope that is not true. I just came across one of her posts while following a link sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #278

Well I hope she is doing well Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #279

Kick and R BeanMusical Jul 2015 #121

What a magnificent post malaise Jul 2015 #122

Thank you malaise, another DUer who makes it worthwhile to still come here. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #123

I had the honor of being in the acknowledgment of his book on Iraq Gloria Jul 2015 #125

Thanks for contributing so much to helping get the truth out. It was so hard to do sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #154

I found DU because of Will Pitt Skittles Jul 2015 #134

I think a lot of people found DU because of him. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #151

I did too. Actually on Free Republic underpants Jul 2015 #161

Catherina, Tahiti-nut, FFerrari, Scarletwoman, Dixxxiechick, to name a few. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2015 #140

Yes, Catherina, EFerrari, I still see here on Social Media, doing a great job sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #143

EFerrari is on Facebook Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #148

I miss Catherina hifiguy Jul 2015 #274

tonight in class NJCher Jul 2015 #153

Excellent recommendation. People should read this book now as it all turned out to be true. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #158

yes it did NJCher Jul 2015 #159

Yes, they did get him in the end. He was on the Donahue Show sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #204

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2015 #157

Right There With You, Uncle Joe !!! - And Yes... Thanks Sabrina !!! WillyT Jul 2015 #163

WillyT!! Uncle Joe Jul 2015 #166

You're welcome underpants Jul 2015 #164

Lol, yes, I noticed your, em, unusual name when I first logged on to DU. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #168

You too sabrina1 underpants Jul 2015 #172

I don't log on that often anymore unapatriciated Jul 2015 #165

Thank you. It was THAT deceptive OP that prompted this one. I felt, and I see other DUers sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #174

Didn't always agree with will but understand unapatriciated Jul 2015 #175

Andy Stephenson. <3 coffeenap Jul 2015 #167

Andy, yes. I remember Andy. I had not been here for more than a year, when sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #169

YES !!! WillyT Jul 2015 #173

Kicked and recommended! Thank you, Sabrina! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #170

Shoutout to EFerrari and Skidmore Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #179

I had no idea, Horse, I am glad though that you are in recovery and want to add YOUR name to sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #252

Thank you. Although I haven't added much here but I enjoyed when I was here Horse with no Name Jul 2015 #267

That is fantastic news! And you definitely did add something. I remember your name eg, sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #268

K&R laundry_queen Jul 2015 #183

Thank you again sabrina. They may be able to run some of us off, but they can't run all of us off. rhett o rick Jul 2015 #187

No problem Rhett, I know DU wasn't always perfect, but at least it was sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #189

Makes one wonder if the Admins really want to run off the progressives. By IMO progressives rhett o rick Jul 2015 #192

Well, if that were the case I would certainly hope they would be honest about it. I certainly sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #193

recommended! Thank you, Sabrina! Ichingcarpenter Jul 2015 #188

Kick with an addition of Dr. Fate with his eerie mask. oasis Jul 2015 #194

Lol, yes, I remember the 'eerie mask'. Wasn't there someone here called 'Death' sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #196

Dr. Fate had a red skull for his insignia. I've been absent from DU oasis Jul 2015 #203

I remember his name very well. I was a lot quieter back then, in awe of so many great sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #213

wait, what happened to Opi? grasswire Jul 2015 #217

Hi Grasswire Trajan Jul 2015 #231

Oh heck grasswire Jul 2015 #242

You, Sabrina! tblue Jul 2015 #202

Kickin' BeanMusical Jul 2015 #209

Not around early, but I miss Lasher and woo me with science fiercely. merrily Jul 2015 #212

Merrily, another great DUer. Lasher, thank you for remembering. I miss woo me with science sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #214

My pleasure, sabrina 1. I wish I were more familiar with some of the others noted on this thread. merrily Jul 2015 #216

Better Believe it. Fuddnik Jul 2015 #220

He still is nxylas Jul 2015 #215

10 years 12 hour days proud patriot Jul 2015 #219

Kick, kick, kick!!! Heidi Jul 2015 #221

I have to chime in here, too.... loudsue Jul 2015 #225

Great thread. CanSocDem Jul 2015 #226

DuctapeFatwa, bemildred, Jack Rabbit, the Magistrate, Poll Blind and Aidoneus... Violet_Crumble Jul 2015 #227

Hey Vi. bemildred Jul 2015 #264

bemildred! It's been a while since we've crossed paths... Violet_Crumble Jul 2015 #283

Mostly I watch now. bemildred Jul 2015 #286

Minstrel Boy, seemslikeadream, WillyT, Octafish, scarletwoman, eridani, Jefferson23, Fuddnik, manny nashville_brook Jul 2015 #229

seemslikeadream! Another great DUer who was tombstoned, cuz, uh, oligarchsunderground. nt Zorra Jul 2015 #238

+1000000000 nashville_brook Jul 2015 #239

Thanks, Sabrina1 Thespian2 Jul 2015 #230

DUrec. PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #233

If it weren't for DU. Surviving the Bush decade would have been much harder. raouldukelives Jul 2015 #235

K&R! DeepModem Mom Jul 2015 #241

Anyone here remember "arwalden"? Hint below. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #243

Lol, that's cute but no, I am sorry, that is not familiar to me. But I do remember sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #255

I do! Lars39 Jul 2015 #285

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I did not see, and probably won't bother to look what caused Will to make the decision sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #251

This message was self-deleted by its author bluesbassman Jul 2015 #263

I didn't, but could probably guess who and what was involved. No need to pollute sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #266

I miss Skittles. Armstead Jul 2015 #245

Just wanted to add Elizabeth Edwards who was a DUer for a while. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #260

It was a privelege to have her among us. lpbk2713 Jul 2015 #273

Years ago I got my sanity back-and I've got the back of all that love the truth here. NGU DUers n/t bobthedrummer Jul 2015 #261

Same thing for a lot of people, and yours is another name I remember. Wish I could list them sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #290

A-Schwarzenegger LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #284

Thank you and someone reminded me of Truth Is All and I want to add sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #288

Fitzmass! arely staircase Jul 2015 #291

Bob Boudalang! sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #293

Polly 7, just wanted to add her to the list. And Raindog, who I learned sadly, from Uncle Joe sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #292