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MineralMan

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267. "Usual suspects?"

Fri Mar 18, 2016, 02:31 PM

Mar 2016

Suspects of what, exactly? You're apparently referring to DUers who oppose racism and prejudice. DUers who object to using terms like "battered wives" to refer to people of color who choose to vote for the candidate they prefer.

Of what are they suspected? Such opinions are actually quite progressive, after all. So, are they suspected of being progressives?

I don't think your statement is very clear, really. Also, the poster being discussed regularly searched for and posted just about anything available in opposition to President Obama, starting right after his inauguration in 2008. So, are the "suspects" to whom you refer supporters of our Democratic President?

See, I think that phrase is much misused by people who don't actually understand what it means.

I can't say I'm sad to see that poster gone from DU. I stopped reading most of his posts a long time ago. I grew weary of constant attacks on duly elected Democrats from questionable sources.

I suppose I'm one of the "usual suspects" you mentioned. I'm OK with that, though.

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WillyT has been banned. [View all] cyberswede Mar 2016 OP

Thank you. redstateblues Mar 2016 #1

Not Allowed To Say? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #444

Precisely. Well said. bvf Mar 2016 #452

Hundreds of posts protesting removal of this hostile Hortensis Mar 2016 #623

Thank you. dchill Mar 2016 #527

there'll be plenty of grave dancing from the usual suspects. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #2

His post was despicable and racist. He earned it redstateblues Mar 2016 #3

the usual suspects wanted him gone long before that post was made. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #6

He was banned because of his long history of such posts, not just for this one. n/t pnwmom Mar 2016 #20

Yep. He deserved it. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #58

You are right. Unfortunately, he was asking the Admins to do what they did. If he was thinking still_one Mar 2016 #109

Well in my experience PatrynXX Mar 2016 #222

You're right about that. I have seen that occur from both sides. still_one Mar 2016 #233

Yes. One of those 840high Mar 2016 #270

+1. But I have no doubt we will see ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #70

Ya think? LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #103

That is a safe bet Gothmog Mar 2016 #116

He had a target on his back. The most outspoken progressive on a site that doesn't rhett o rick Mar 2016 #263

You're correct the site doesn't cotton to progressives with racist worldviews. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #304

He isn't a racist. Racism was used as a tool to silence someone you don't agree with. nm rhett o rick Mar 2016 #317

He posted a racist op! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #320

Multiple times! Squinch Mar 2016 #328

Then doubled down. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #398

According To Well Known Haters? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #445

You didn't read the postS, but you feel it's appropriate to accuse people on the basis Squinch Mar 2016 #454

Oh so you just want to complain about the Hillary camp instead of addressing the issue. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #463

Then maybe you should read the posts... SidDithers Mar 2016 #470

WOW ... Are you serious? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #481

Duh...Its Removed billhicks76 Mar 2016 #516

I don't feel the least bit silly, defending something that you haven't read? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #518

Not Picking A Fight billhicks76 Mar 2016 #520

No. You're defending some shit, be it the person, or the post ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #521

Wrong billhicks76 Mar 2016 #522

You're Saying The Person Is Shit? billhicks76 Mar 2016 #538

Yes ... Anyone claiming to be a progressive and posts thread after thread of racist shit is shit. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #539

I Care About Results...Not Personalities billhicks76 Mar 2016 #540

I care about both ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #545

OK billhicks76 Mar 2016 #549

I said ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #561

No, he did not! Same old shit with you folks. Always looking to point fingers. akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #442

The owners of this site disagree with you. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #462

The Owners Of Many Things Disagree With Many People billhicks76 Mar 2016 #517

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #484

Do non-racists post racist stuff, repeatedly, even after being told ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #320

Can you explain to me why the claim about the Stockholm Syndrome is racist? kristopher Mar 2016 #386

Yes. I can. ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #485

I've never heard plantation mentality used kristopher Mar 2016 #489

I'm sorry ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #497

Most of my time and effort has been devoted to Japan. kristopher Mar 2016 #498

Now, why do I get the sense that you are more interested in argumentation ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #502

I asked because I'm interested in learning something I don't know. kristopher Mar 2016 #507

Progressivism doesn't have to tolerate racism. In fact, when it does, it stops being progressivism MADem Mar 2016 #405

He isn't a racist. That is a tool used to pillory him. Who's next on the list? rhett o rick Mar 2016 #415

FOH... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #418

Thanks ... That response probably prevented me from joining ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #486

I tend to judge people by the words that emanate from them. MADem Mar 2016 #430

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #487

Purge all the spew racist filth...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #471

Wow 52000 plus times MyNameGoesHere Mar 2016 #457

People the post racist and heterosexist stuffare not progressives ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #488

Really now .......... is asking or wondering why battered women stay with polly7 Mar 2016 #541

Thank you ... I will research it ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #546

Don't tell me what to focus on. Study up on the horrible (I know) syndrome polly7 Mar 2016 #548

Do you see how ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #554

Do you see how desperately you're trying to back up your 'racism!' claim when confronted on polly7 Mar 2016 #558

No. I don't. I think willyT's racist (and heterosexist) screeda, apeaks for themselves... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #565

No, you want them to speak as to how you want them interpreted. polly7 Mar 2016 #568

smdh... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #555

Not too hard or fast, though eh. Wouldn't want you getting hurt. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #559

You are right..might get whiplash from all your stupid. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #560

You might want to check out a mirror. polly7 Mar 2016 #562

I always smile, thanks...Appreciate the advice from someone living with stupid for so long. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #563

You engaged me. ?? polly7 Mar 2016 #566

Aww...I didn't mean to confuse you...let me type slower so you can understand.... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #567

You're quite tired and confused, obviously. polly7 Mar 2016 #569

If that makes Willie's departure easier for you, fine....bu-bye!! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #572

So many pictures .... so many meaningless words! polly7 Mar 2016 #573

See..it's not that hard to agree on something! Night night! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #574

There we go ................ and my best wishes your thinking is a bit clearer in the morning. polly7 Mar 2016 #575

Thanks! Pretty sure we will still disagree on honoring a banned racist, but.. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #576

My heart's huge. polly7 Mar 2016 #577

LOL...tell your boy Willie we miss him, m'kay?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #578

Your game here has been pretty transparent. polly7 Mar 2016 #579

Oh, I feel the concern you have...So glad to have you looking out for my best interest... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #580

I'm very glad to have had people look out for the poor soul that WAS me. polly7 Mar 2016 #583

Nope..I don't get it... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #586

LMFAO. 'I' don't get it?? polly7 Mar 2016 #589

Again...all about you and your interpretation Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #591

Your transparency is more the equivalent of purposeful and ugly ignorance. polly7 Mar 2016 #593

Sooo.....You call me sick, and ugly, and ignorant... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #595

Awww .... polly7 Mar 2016 #598

Look at you..using emojis like a real poster! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #600

Look at you, trying to be all funny and shit. polly7 Mar 2016 #602

Oh, oh...he gave me homework!! Yeah!! Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #604

My blood pressure is better than yous probably ever has been or will be ...... polly7 Mar 2016 #618

Crickets, eh? What a scammer you are. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #585

What are you going on about...what is your point? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #588

I'm defending a medically proven phenomenon that ruins the lives of millions all around the polly7 Mar 2016 #590

Easy. The DU Community that doesn't tolerate racist and homophobes Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #592

It shouldn't tolerate ignorance either. polly7 Mar 2016 #594

So take it up with Skinner and EarlG since you feel the need to 'educate' Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #596

Ah ............ stuff it. You remind me of someone I'd dearly love to forget. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #597

I remind you of your ex?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #599

Willie's 'Teat'? Wtf are you rambling about now? polly7 Mar 2016 #601

Nope, not angry... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #603

You can go on spouting all your nasty little insults until you start foaming polly7 Mar 2016 #619

Yeah... cyberswede Mar 2016 #5

Suspects? Suspects of what, exactly? Suspects of intolerance of racism and homophobia? PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #11

+1 gollygee Mar 2016 #27

Me three. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2016 #40

Sign me up too mcar Mar 2016 #187

Same here. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #211

ageism and bigotry against religions are fine, however. greymouse Mar 2016 #219

Especially religion dlwickham Mar 2016 #237

I'm sorry about that, and it probably won't stop. LisaM Mar 2016 #253

I just stay out of the religion forums dlwickham Mar 2016 #348

Geographical Bigotry is also allowed. bvar22 Mar 2016 #365

Add me to that list of suspects. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #262

Me too. we can do it Mar 2016 #342

With you! sheshe2 Mar 2016 #399

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2016 #610

Exactly! William769 Mar 2016 #51

+1. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #74

Agreed iandhr Mar 2016 #99

I'm proud to join that club. yardwork Mar 2016 #206

>>>>Usual suspect here<<<< Bobbie Jo Mar 2016 #242

usual suspect here nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #403

And plenty of rationalizations from his fan club LanternWaste Mar 2016 #14

Yep angrychair Mar 2016 #228

Read the "Reason" for the ban. George II Mar 2016 #37

read what I said in post #6 hobbit709 Mar 2016 #49

I leave it up to those who OWN this site to determine what is "more acceptable", thank you. George II Mar 2016 #56

SURE you do. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #57

He'd been throwing that "Stockholm Syndrome" crap at people since last spring, and... George II Mar 2016 #81

And, apparently racist and heterosexist comments are NOT acceptable. Thank the universe. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #78

Suspected of what exactly? Denouncing his blatant and shameful race baiting? Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #63

I won't get to see any of it, thankfully NRaleighLiberal Mar 2016 #66

I'm grateful to the admins. He didn't represent Democratic values with that racist invective. nt MADem Mar 2016 #118

If by "the usual suspects" you mean "non racists" obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #173

I'll dance. pintobean Mar 2016 #178

Pinto... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #336

Yes. Quite the dancer. /nt pintobean Mar 2016 #350

I never saw that one. nt awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #353

Here's a vid clip pintobean Mar 2016 #355

That gif is hilarious! nt MADem Mar 2016 #406

I am from Orlando...He Went to Rollins College... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #529

Ha-no wonder he was so mellow! MADem Mar 2016 #537

you mean from people who don't think black people should be derided for the political choices? La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2016 #202

"Usual suspects?" MineralMan Mar 2016 #267

Please add me to the list of the usual suspects. Willy got what he deserved. WIProgressive88 Mar 2016 #392

I found his comments in that original OP to be reprehensible. cwydro Mar 2016 #4

Thanks for the information. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #7

"comments were at best highly insensitive and at worst blatantly racist." Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #8

Bye, Felicia! PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #9

Good riddance to racist trash.nt sufrommich Mar 2016 #10

Color me clueless - I always thought Willy was a PoC... jonno99 Mar 2016 #205

Nope wryter2000 Mar 2016 #221

Agreed, Willy went over the top. Thanks for the info. nt jonno99 Mar 2016 #223

Happy Friday everyone! n/t seaglass Mar 2016 #12

It's been a fabulous week, hasn't it? Number23 Mar 2016 #379

So the purge has begun. Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #13

Meanwhile... Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #15

Who? Please PM me. Baitball Blogger Mar 2016 #24

Me. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #32

You're such a "special" guy. FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #52

I did apologize and he graciously accepted. It was my fault and I acknowledge that. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #55

The poster I said that to graciously accepted my apology. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #33

Yep. Let the fucking trolls out of their cages and watch the fun. FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #36

Maybe Skinner will change his mind PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #38

I doubt it Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #45

You are likely correct PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #46

Indeed you can 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #69

Supporters get delegates too? Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #80

I think it was DWS's idea. PassingFair Mar 2016 #172

lol Go Vols Mar 2016 #260

Boom! Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #93

Well played! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #95

Touch�! nt MADem Mar 2016 #129

Well Bernie supporters say things heave that Hillary folks get hidden for. iandhr Mar 2016 #104

Is it not funny how anything Hillary Clinton infects starts operating just like a Clinton? FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #50

To honesty answer your question... dchill Mar 2016 #88

Oh, really??? So what does it say that Sanders supporters jsmirman Mar 2016 #236

I am confused here???? sheshe2 Mar 2016 #401

LOL. Let me go all RubioGlitch on you FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #64

They only need hits counts for ad revenue. That's the bottom line. Ivan Kaputski Mar 2016 #217

Are you for real? nt SylviaD Mar 2016 #225

There are other places you might be happier. If you just tell Skinner how you really feel... Hekate Mar 2016 #334

Oh Lord itcfish Mar 2016 #169

Hnk! sibelian Mar 2016 #251

The only power that Sanders supporters here was the jury system. Now we have nothing. They rhett o rick Mar 2016 #458

"The only power that Sanders supporters here was the jury system" pintobean Mar 2016 #464

You have the Admins on your side, you dominate MIRT and the Host Forums, you dominate rhett o rick Mar 2016 #465

I'm a neutral observer. pintobean Mar 2016 #466

LOL! kwassa Mar 2016 #504

... SidDithers Mar 2016 #472

Not all day and not always exercised in a partisan way. merrily Mar 2016 #627

That sounds like a quote of Caligula... ________ n/t vkkv Mar 2016 #218

I think they were trying the amnesty, etc to see if it worked. It seems patricia92243 Mar 2016 #44

It's ironic that posters with five hundred posts are trashing posters with ten thousands of posts... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #530

Is that against the TOS? pintobean Mar 2016 #97

This had to do with the purge comment, not with the WillyT post. Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #102

No, it was not against the TOS pintobean Mar 2016 #105

Really? Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #107

Yes pintobean Mar 2016 #117

She was???!!1111!!!eleven!!!! ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #227

Holy crap, you're right!!! Number23 Mar 2016 #381

Here's a link to a thread like this one about her pintobean Mar 2016 #393

Did you see this?... SidDithers Mar 2016 #624

Hmmm - look at the reason given for her banning: kath Mar 2016 #419

And I have no doubt that your bitter, endless fascination and tears are sweet nectar to her soul Number23 Mar 2016 #534

Here you go, from the TOS. Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #113

You don't have a say in who gets banned pintobean Mar 2016 #121

No, but you asked if that was against the TOS Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #125

No, that's you interpreting a catch-all clause to fit your needs. pintobean Mar 2016 #153

Okay, the TOS includes this statement:: vkkv Mar 2016 #241

Be careful what you ask for. pintobean Mar 2016 #245

Nope, I'm not asking for anything but an explanation. I was asking you if YOU think the examples vkkv Mar 2016 #249

You can always request I be banned. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #134

Again, not requesting that Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #139

To be honest I agree with you pov. I would have been happy to do so because I deserved it. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #145

Oh, be still my beating heart! Fuck you? Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #132

It had nothing to do with pearl clutching Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #136

That's pretty much it. Marr Mar 2016 #230

The individual I did that to accepted my apology. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #232

That's really beside the point. Marr Mar 2016 #238

Well all I can say is I was grateful for not being banned. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #244

The reason more leftists get banned ... kwassa Mar 2016 #339

Could be. Good point. /nt Marr Mar 2016 #360

"Fuck this site" may be a TOS violation; saying "fuck you" or similar attacks is a Community kath Mar 2016 #171

Yeah I was wrong Kath. I admit that. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #182

To be accurate skepticscott Mar 2016 #141

Scott you know I don't believe in hell and haven't you been on several timeouts? hrmjustin Mar 2016 #188

Sure you do, justin..we all do skepticscott Mar 2016 #294

But you have more time outs? I had 3. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #296

But you regret yours, and still keep getting bounced skepticscott Mar 2016 #300

I regret my last one. My first two were bogus. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #301

It's true skepticscott Mar 2016 #312

Thank God for you Scott! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #316

here's someone with 10 in one day pintobean Mar 2016 #305

Reading the hidden posts I can see why Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #313

And that was the third vacation for that one, for having similar anger-control issues (not 7 at once kath Mar 2016 #159

Kath you can always advocate for my banning in ATA. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #186

Your slip is showing. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #620

'Flagged for review' may be the new purgatory Brother Buzz Mar 2016 #621

That is a great way to put it but yes you maybe right. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #622

More than one of that kind. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #174

The amnesty is for Clinton supporters. 840high Mar 2016 #273

He has been a target for a long time PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #16

Why was he a target? Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2016 #71

Because he regularly posted racist and sexist claptrap. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #83

But, apparently, it seems some "progressives" and "liberals" don't mind ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #94

. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #101

Indeed iandhr Mar 2016 #120

Yes ... He has been a target for a long time BECAUSE ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #91

Well, I reckon you'll be looking for a new website. cwydro Mar 2016 #246

The 'most-likely' nominee is on the corporate payroll. Maedhros Mar 2016 #307

As I said, many of you will be happy to find greener pastures. cwydro Mar 2016 #322

I had already found a greener pasture that the barren ideological wasteland of the Democratic Party. Maedhros Mar 2016 #323

So why are you here on DU? cwydro Mar 2016 #327

It is my best interests for the Democratic Party to move back toward being the Party of Labor, Maedhros Mar 2016 #330

Ok, well I respect that. (Not the way you phrased it lol, but I respect your point.) cwydro Mar 2016 #332

I can't in good conscience rant and rave about how Citizens United is destroying our Democracy Maedhros Mar 2016 #335

We're lucky enough to have been born into a country where we can vote as we see fit. cwydro Mar 2016 #349

Glad to hear echoes rather than racist codswaddle Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Iris Mar 2016 #310

No, a blatant racist was finally banned for being a blatant racist. nt Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #19

Really. I guess DU is going to be a ghost town full of Hillary gouls soon. Gregorian Mar 2016 #21

Protip: don't be a racist homophobic asshole then double down on that and you probably won't be PPR' PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #31

Results... Major Nikon Mar 2016 #53

I, for one, am exceedingly glad that "they" strayed from ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #98

Do NOT assume all Bernie Sanders supporters supported this racist garbage in any way .... etherealtruth Mar 2016 #123

indeed. one_voice Mar 2016 #247

Time to move on. OnyxCollie Mar 2016 #127

Did Willy say that, about Bill playing his sax and stuff,or was it in one of the articles he posted? kath Mar 2016 #176

It's in one of these videos Gregorian Mar 2016 #409

"They"??? ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #248

Yet the Bernie group hasn't even been here a year yet. Somehow this website R B Garr Mar 2016 #388

So was Reagan. NT clg311 Mar 2016 #395

And so is Obama. R B Garr Mar 2016 #435

The point was clg311 Mar 2016 #634

No, the point was that smearing someone who is very popular negates R B Garr Mar 2016 #635

So you are fine with brer cat Mar 2016 #23

Completely off topic, but I love that cat gif! nt Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #39

Off topic? pandr32 Mar 2016 #77

No, their comment about the cat gif is off topic Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #85

EYAM was saying THEIR post was off topic tkmorris Mar 2016 #86

I was commenting on the gif in the sig Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #89

Thanks--I was confused! pandr32 Mar 2016 #189

every thought is independent! and the purge hasn't begun yet! snooper2 Mar 2016 #26

Does "echo chamber" to you mean a place that doesn't tolerate racism? N/t gollygee Mar 2016 #30

There is no time to early to get rid of racism and homophobia on DU. George II Mar 2016 #60

He can take his independent thought(racism)to Free Republic redstateblues Mar 2016 #62

You object to the "purg(ing) of racist and heterosexists ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #82

I know at least 2 people kicked out of here for being Hillary supporters 2 cycles ago amuse bouche Mar 2016 #90

Banning one person is a purge? I see. kwassa Mar 2016 #100

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #114

Good Lord. sufrommich Mar 2016 #158

Can I go tattle to the ATA that you called me a freeper? I think that should be up there with Cleita Mar 2016 #165

Oh, Cleita. This has nothing to do with Clinton Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #250

we know what drapetomania is: saying Clinton has a cult of personality isn't it MisterP Mar 2016 #261

I'm glad you know it. Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #268

nowhere have I seen that Black people are particularly susceptible to cult politics or machines MisterP Mar 2016 #269

What I'm aiming at is Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #281

eh, that's the same argument as saying that we can't say tactics are "passive-aggressive" MisterP Mar 2016 #283

I was responding to something Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #286

racist thoughts spyker29 Mar 2016 #135

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #185

Pretty much. Marr Mar 2016 #226

thanks. we will. n/t Iris Mar 2016 #306

Funnily enough, this is exactly what our African American members NuclearDem Mar 2016 #351

+1 whereisjustice Mar 2016 #390

Was there ever any doubt? zeemike Mar 2016 #400

Sigh. I really wish he had not doubled down. bravenak Mar 2016 #18

Me Too sharp_stick Mar 2016 #25

You got that right bravenak Mar 2016 #29

Hi there, welcome back. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #34

Hey!!! That's what my name mean!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #143

Doing alright, just trying to stay out of trouble. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #150

It snowed!! bravenak Mar 2016 #155

Might be time, and ya'll do have B52 sized mosquitos up there. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #168

Ours are small and plentiful. We have alot of water. bravenak Mar 2016 #175

I worked at a place like that underground when I was a young pup. I hated it. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #191

Just want to say welcome back yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #133

Hey! bravenak Mar 2016 #140

Owwie!!! yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #148

Oh yuuuummm!!! Bananas? bravenak Mar 2016 #152

I was thinking more in terms of... yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #157

You know, these primaries... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #340

Me too bravenak Mar 2016 #341

It is disappointing that there was a double down... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #345

I at first felt the same way, but realized that they are all just human. Rex Mar 2016 #469

Naw. I think you guys get a sort of pleasure out of mobbing up and running someone out. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #645

This message was self-deleted by its author sharp_stick Mar 2016 #22

Somehow I'd think a member with 73k post and 13 years would have patricia92243 Mar 2016 #28

That's what I would say about most Hillary supporters: Maedhros Mar 2016 #311

You'd think.....I just don't understand their thought process wrt HRC SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #453

One thing about this election cycle: it is bringing out people's true colors in the worst way AgadorSparticus Mar 2016 #467

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #617

Thanks for posting - TBF Mar 2016 #35

Remember the 'Stockholm Syndrome' post from a while back? fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #61

Given that it was directed solely at AAs I agree - TBF Mar 2016 #73

Actually the first Stockholm Man post was directed at African Americans and LGBT in concert.... Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #190

I have no doubt that a ban TBF Mar 2016 #234

Wow.. disillusioned73 Mar 2016 #41

what took so long? Cryptoad Mar 2016 #42

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2016 #611

Best news today so far! William769 Mar 2016 #43

It's a good Friday. A week early. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #195

One of the very few Sanders supporters that I have/had on ignore. demmiblue Mar 2016 #47

K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #48

Who is WillyT? Helen Borg Mar 2016 #54

As of now ... lpbk2713 Mar 2016 #67

And a more proper question is ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #106

I am sure he has a 'Kirmit' walking amoung us already. revmclaren Mar 2016 #163

Longtime troll...excuse me...longtime critic from the 'left' who got sloppy. Scurrilous Mar 2016 #68

Not excused. JEB Mar 2016 #108

Ah, OK, I thought one of the good guys Helen Borg Mar 2016 #151

Good...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #59

Part of the non-purge purge. Warren Stupidity Mar 2016 #65

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #229

My thanks to EarlG. BooScout Mar 2016 #72

Didn't read it... Sounds like a PC thing 2 me? ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #75

No, he was being racist. And then he doubled down on it when he was told it was racist. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #84

Excellent news. Racists have no place on DU. nt Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #76

+1...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #79

Let's hope that is applied equally to all posters Depaysement Mar 2016 #96

Clearly, opinions vary regarding whether racists and heterosexists should have a place here. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #112

+1000! mcar Mar 2016 #196

He sounds like a super predator to me!! n/t RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #87

Thank you MIRT Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #92

MIRT didn't ban him. herding cats Mar 2016 #198

I think they're going by what's in the OP pintobean Mar 2016 #212

I thought so, too. herding cats Mar 2016 #213

EarlG's reason for the ban is on WillyT's transparency page progree Mar 2016 #417

As someone who knows Willy in real life -- Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2016 #110

If you may think he is not a racist, why does he post racist stuff ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #115

Excellent point iandhr Mar 2016 #154

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #308

Agreed. WillyT is a fine man and is not racist or sexist. cally Mar 2016 #130

If you think WillyT ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #183

You're kidding, right...? nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #434

Well ... Perhaps he is merely racistish and sexistish; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #490

His post referred to African Americans as battered wives Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #146

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #314

I am sorry iandhr Mar 2016 #149

Yeah, yeah, people "knew" Bernard Madoff in real life, too. nt greyl Mar 2016 #161

This is an anonymous discussion site. You are your posts here. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #194

Well said. JoePhilly Mar 2016 #503

WillyT said he voted for Reagan. yardwork Mar 2016 #215

It would be nice if you answered... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #410

The comments made this well deserved. Still, a shame to lose a 13 year DUer. stevenleser Mar 2016 #111

Agreed... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #344

......Willie desmiller Mar 2016 #119

Good. (nt) Paladin Mar 2016 #122

I hope the admins also look at who recced his latest racist screed. tammywammy Mar 2016 #124

Right. That will add just the right sort of dark chill to the air that we need here. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #357

I'm 100% on board with racists and their supporters being banned from DU. n/t tammywammy Mar 2016 #361

My question was a rhetorical one. You may choose to answer it for yourself if you'd like. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #362

that would be inappropriate FreedomRain Mar 2016 #384

I Rec' stuff all the time I vehemently disagree with. Agschmid Mar 2016 #394

K & R SunSeeker Mar 2016 #126

Holy fuck! Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #128

This is my response to people defending such an overtly racist op, negatively labeling whole races uponit7771 Mar 2016 #607

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #615

Good. nt ecstatic Mar 2016 #131

Damn. Getting Tombstoned right after amnesty starts... underpants Mar 2016 #137

More like skepticscott Mar 2016 #144

I wonder if that is part of the plan... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #347

Guess this is as good a time as any to take him off of my Ignore list. Orrex Mar 2016 #138

Thanks for the reminder. I need to do that too. nt stevenleser Mar 2016 #147

Willy was here a long time liberal N proud Mar 2016 #142

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #156

Um... Phentex Mar 2016 #164

The tall grass, friend. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #179

I don't even know how that gets hidden pintobean Mar 2016 #284

Really? Marr Mar 2016 #291

Nope. The person she was talking to is not a DUer. pintobean Mar 2016 #298

I suppose we disagree on what constitutes respectable behavior. Marr Mar 2016 #315

Maybe pintobean Mar 2016 #318

<3 joshcryer Mar 2016 #167

Good -- it was appalling obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #160

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Mar 2016 #162

I wonder if he was the juror who made the racial slur pintobean Mar 2016 #166

What racial slur? Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #199

And....... we gradually begin the transition from the Lenin stage.... Smarmie Doofus Mar 2016 #170

I don't believe WillyT is a racist. nilesobek Mar 2016 #184

I agree, presenting effects and observations of a poison doesn't make one a supporter of using vkkv Mar 2016 #208

That is not what he is doing. kwassa Mar 2016 #343

Oh good lord. Some perspective, please. nt Codeine Mar 2016 #197

The irony of someone supporting the socialist promising a revolution NuclearDem Mar 2016 #354

true... I'm lol'ing! boston bean Mar 2016 #449

Sadly, he earned it. UtahLib Mar 2016 #177

I often regarded that one as a pseudo-leftist troll struggle4progress Mar 2016 #180

That is very astute and phrased with impressive language.... Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #192

That took way too long. Bartcop was banned The Second Stone Mar 2016 #181

I've had him on ignore for years because he was so often just downright hateful. OregonBlue Mar 2016 #193

If we ignore it, it doesn't exist... just like global warming in N.C. and Florida. vkkv Mar 2016 #200

well deserved ban. nt La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2016 #201

welcome to HRC 24/7 have fun litlbilly Mar 2016 #203

Thank God that some good people gave us FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #259

WillyT is a good person. He is not racist. He is not sexist. senz Mar 2016 #204

Bless your heart. /eom yardwork Mar 2016 #216

ilu obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #224

This "disguised" insult is what I would expect from a Hill supporter. senz Mar 2016 #235

And you are a defender of vile racism and bigotry. yardwork Mar 2016 #240

That is an empty, bullshit, ugly accusation. senz Mar 2016 #243

You might want to re-read Willy's posts leftofcool Mar 2016 #338

Hey yardie. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #429

Thank you. I appreciate it. yardwork Mar 2016 #456

Bless your avatar. sibelian Mar 2016 #254

Yeah. There's no one who doesn't understand that you're saying "fuck you" in Southern-ese. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #359

If Thomas Frank were a DU member, he'd probably be banned, too. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #257

The concepts you're addressing may be too abstract and penetrating senz Mar 2016 #271

Wonderful, thoughtful post RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #278

Well thank you, Rufus. senz Mar 2016 #287

Interesting. I didn't look him up, but I assumed Seligman coined the term. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #288

Oh boy! leftofcool Mar 2016 #337

Banned by me years ago. johnp3907 Mar 2016 #207

Seems some folks haz a sad that a vile racist is no longer welcome at Democratic Underground. NYC Liberal Mar 2016 #209

+1! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #441

"You take your chances..." ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #210

sounds like a Dixie Crat. PatrynXX Mar 2016 #214

He's the one who banned me from the Sanders group bluestateguy Mar 2016 #220

A true "Berniebro" bites the dust. n/t Still In Wisconsin Mar 2016 #231

Sanders supporters should be celebrating this ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2016 #239

So he is the originator of the SS issue! Heard it mentioned over the years, but did not know where Rex Mar 2016 #252

Willy's earlier OP accused gays of having Stockholm Syndrome too. yardwork Mar 2016 #256

I hate seeing us lose an old timer, but that kinda stuff has no place on a progressive website. Rex Mar 2016 #272

Oh don't worry about me! Willy quickly focused on African Americans. yardwork Mar 2016 #275

I like you and cannot imagine a cross word ever leaving your lips. Rex Mar 2016 #277

Neither did I... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #352

I've mostly stayed out of GD-P. Rex Mar 2016 #402

He is NOT the originator of the SS issue - you say you have heard it mentioned "over the years" - kath Mar 2016 #432

I support DU banning members who post racist trash such as this. We are better people than that. LonePirate Mar 2016 #255

the accusations they make are alawys sure signals of what they're about to do MisterP Mar 2016 #258

I think I get your drift G_j Mar 2016 #265

And yet somehow, life goes on Scootaloo Mar 2016 #264

Well, I don't know the whole backstory, but it seems like a weak sauce ban to me. bluedigger Mar 2016 #266

Nope, strong sauce. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #274

Did the admins give that specific warning? bluedigger Mar 2016 #276

The community did. pintobean Mar 2016 #279

Well, I completely agree that it was poor judgment to pursue it on his part. bluedigger Mar 2016 #290

His actions in real life are irrelevant pintobean Mar 2016 #292

That's what Gormy Cuss said. bluedigger Mar 2016 #297

I said it first pintobean Mar 2016 #299

A loud contingent of this "community" was all too happy to K&R every foul, backwards utterance of Number23 Mar 2016 #383

The community did. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #293

This was not offensive to all AA's & bi-racials here. TM99 Mar 2016 #324

It was offensive to the majority of AAs on this site. kwassa Mar 2016 #346

The standard isn't "offends everyone" Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #380

Oh horseshit. TM99 Mar 2016 #382

What a crock. Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #439

"a small but vocal group that enjoys undue sway and influence here" kath Mar 2016 #433

You're probably right ... I'd bet Clarence would agree with your every word. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #491

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #280

Who? nt onehandle Mar 2016 #282

Great, I'm tired of hitting that tiny "trash"button when his OPs appear. oasis Mar 2016 #285

do you not know how to use IGNORE? Skittles Mar 2016 #421

Ignore allows the opposition to sneak in lies and bs. Trash feature oasis Mar 2016 #426

Looks like your "not a gravedance" hasn't actually panned out that way... sibelian Mar 2016 #289

I have mixed feelings Flying Squirrel Mar 2016 #295

I suspected it was coming Warpy Mar 2016 #302

about time... chillfactor Mar 2016 #303

He had definitely gone off the deep end. JTFrog Mar 2016 #309

Excellent!! boston bean Mar 2016 #319

He's been beggin' for it for awhile. n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2016 #325

WOW!... Squinch Mar 2016 #326

I've enjoyed most Turin_C3PO Mar 2016 #329

My thoughts exactly (nt) TacoD Mar 2016 #333

Hey... It's not like I didn't try to tell him... Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #331

As a black man, I have mixed views on the issue Nickel79 Mar 2016 #356

Well said, Nickel. senz Mar 2016 #369

Thank you, Senz. Nickel79 Mar 2016 #385

Careful, somebody will come and correct you nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #389

I can't even begin to count how many times I've been "corrected" Nickel79 Mar 2016 #473

Hey at least they have not denied your minority status nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #474

All very true, and unfortunately Nickel79 Mar 2016 #494

Yup nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #495

I agree with every point you made. nt JEB Mar 2016 #407

Good post. kath Mar 2016 #436

You're absolutely right Nickel79 Mar 2016 #475

"woman there from the Netherlands" BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #479

WillyT exhibited no signs of racism in any interaction I had with him. Octafish Mar 2016 #358

But he linked to an article that supported his personal opinion. randome Mar 2016 #364

The article from CounterPunch? Octafish Mar 2016 #367

Geeze, do you really need it explained to you? randome Mar 2016 #368

All I asked was to see what WillyT did that was wrong. Octafish Mar 2016 #374

She helped get CHIP, the children's health bill, passed. That helped families pnwmom Mar 2016 #447

I find this disturbing Skittles Mar 2016 #363

I won't miss him nor his racist and homophobic attitude. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #413

oh listen to YOU Skittles Mar 2016 #420

Never claimed to..that's you and your limited comprehension... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #427

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Mar 2016 #366

He has been here since 2002. He was a Sanders supporter through and through. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #370

I realize he said he was. What I mean is that I think he posed as a Sanders supporter Ken Burch Mar 2016 #371

You mean a gop troll? Maybe. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #372

Or a Brock troll. My own suspicion is that Brock recruited a lot of the so-called "Bernie Bros". Ken Burch Mar 2016 #373

I think not. He seemed very committed to Sanders. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #375

He would need to present like that to be effective as a troll. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #376

Yes many Sanders supporters did call him out. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #377

Agreed on that. n/t. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #378

Do you think all the people defending him are just posing as Sanders supporters too? N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2016 #477

The gymnastics around here is amazing. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #493

Not all, but a preponderent number. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #508

What about the 50+ that Rec'd the original post and the 70+ that rec'd ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #492

No. They were 50 people. They were wrong. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #506

That is your opinion. Here is mine: grave dancing when someone can no longer defend himself or merrily Mar 2016 #636

I have been a Sanders supporter from the beginning and will be so until the end. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #640

I have a feeling that WillyT would also say he is a strong Sanders supporter and has been merrily Mar 2016 #642

I meant no offense to you or to anyone else. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #644

Republican authoritarianism infecting Dem party.. paving whereisjustice Mar 2016 #387

Good post! kath Mar 2016 #437

If you spend all of your time bashing Democrats, you should be banned Democat Mar 2016 #450

Perfect example of the authoritarianism message police... is this the DNC propaganda site whereisjustice Mar 2016 #460

There are sites like Free Republic if someone wants to bash Democrats Democat Mar 2016 #468

Lol. Clinton is a horrible, horrible candidate. She should whereisjustice Mar 2016 #528

This message was self-deleted by its author Overseas Mar 2016 #391

survive one jury and you're banned: get juried 11 times and repeatedly damn DU and all MisterP Mar 2016 #397

I'll miss Willy T. He was one of the best DUers. Certainly posted the most interesting posts. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #396

I appreciate your comments senseandsensibility Mar 2016 #404

Willy could never argue a point. kwassa Mar 2016 #408

You think he was banned because he was disagreeable?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #414

+1000 We either have free speech or we don't. nt snappyturtle Mar 2016 #455

Of course we don't. This is a moderated forum. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2016 #478

LOL! I know what would happen. Even when I tried with a less controversial subject to snappyturtle Mar 2016 #513

What happened to free speech??? Bernblu Mar 2016 #411

You can have your free speech....but don't be a racist dick and expect to keep this your home... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #416

Free speech on DU = TOS steve2470 Mar 2016 #424

He will be missed. Not by all, but I will miss him. Avalux Mar 2016 #412

"At least for most of us" kath Mar 2016 #438

we are all adults here... wundermaus Mar 2016 #422

.......... steve2470 Mar 2016 #423

So we now know without a doubt the content of a person's heart... wundermaus Mar 2016 #431

News Flash! This isn't a public forum leftofcool Mar 2016 #451

indeed it is a privately owned forum wundermaus Mar 2016 #605

Not aloowing someone to violate the TOS = fascism? johnp3907 Mar 2016 #483

We are all adults, but only some of us post racist screeds after being pnwmom Mar 2016 #500

Segami is still here Go Vols Mar 2016 #425

So sorry to see him go! He was a great poster on here. akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #428

Well, anybody who is African is surprised that WillyT got banned? Am not surprised, it is akbacchus_BC Mar 2016 #440

Noooooooooooooo! Pastiche423 Mar 2016 #443

THE PURGE IS REAL billhicks76 Mar 2016 #446

The purge! Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #509

2 days have gone by and you're still here Renew Deal Mar 2016 #641

Because I Walk On Eggshells billhicks76 Mar 2016 #643

bummer proud patriot Mar 2016 #448

He didn't even write it himself, though he did highlight what he thought was important. polly7 Mar 2016 #459

You are free to post ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #496

And you are free to post whatever jibberish you like. polly7 Mar 2016 #499

Thank you for granting me your permission. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #515

War On Drugs Racist billhicks76 Mar 2016 #519

Willy was dumb undergroundpanther Mar 2016 #461

Not surprised and this is not about Willy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #476

+ 1000000000000 !!!!!!!!!!! orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #482

No, it is about Willy and his behavior. kwassa Mar 2016 #505

I will repeat myself nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #510

They should talk to their parents ... kwassa Mar 2016 #511

I know young people cannot think for themselves nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #514

Your reply is indecipherable and completely avoids responding kwassa Mar 2016 #523

Nope it is not nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #524

The key word is delusional. kwassa Mar 2016 #531

Now we go into personal attacks nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #532

You don't respond and claim you do. kwassa Mar 2016 #535

Keep it up nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #536

I will repeat yourself for you. kwassa Mar 2016 #542

I know the school to prison pipeline makes no nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #543

You avoided my question, and the premise of this thread once again. kwassa Mar 2016 #544

Ok, very slowly nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #547

Actually, you are incorrect. Millenials will go for Clinton, not Trump, especially among AAs. kwassa Mar 2016 #557

Some polls are showing that nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #570

Irrelevant on its face, just because it comes out of black folks mouths doesn't make it non racist uponit7771 Mar 2016 #609

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #616

You can pretend that the process is not happening nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #630

The number of people supporting this overtly racist bullshit is heart breaking uponit7771 Mar 2016 #608

I see this more as what is happening within communities nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #625

This isn't face book its DU, and this shit is overtly racist and mostly from Sanders camp. Its still uponit7771 Mar 2016 #626

Well you will be in for a surprise nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #629

You compared a closed forum to an open one, I don't know how to address the apples to pot holes... uponit7771 Mar 2016 #631

I will enjoy the show nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #632

It doesn't matter who's mouth or fingers it came from its racist to negatively label a whole race of uponit7771 Mar 2016 #606

I was Banned from AA for criticizing President Obama's for knuckling under to corporations and orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #480

I am so glad I don't participate in these threads A HERETIC I AM Mar 2016 #501

heh. n/t Ellipsis Mar 2016 #512

Longevity doesn't preclude you from doing dumb shit. Arkana Mar 2016 #525

DNC Infiltrated Bernie Campaign In NC billhicks76 Mar 2016 #526

Zero complaints here. tarheelsunc Mar 2016 #533

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #550

I was juror 7 who Hid your post I was thinking of Willie T when I voted to hide your lies . orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #551

Lies? There is a screencap at Daily Kos. kath Mar 2016 #552

No I support, Canvass for and donate to Bernie Sanders, not hysteria . orpupilofnature57 Mar 2016 #553

But it was NOT A LIE, so you should take that part back. See the screencap. kath Mar 2016 #556

What do you mean? Going around and digging up dirt on other posters kcr Mar 2016 #571

Oh, wow. I didn't realize this was the third time she's posted about this. kcr Mar 2016 #587

What I have to say is, not DU kcr Mar 2016 #564

So melman Mar 2016 #581

No kcr Mar 2016 #582

Good. stevil Mar 2016 #584

Call me struggling to fight racism in myself and all other guises, and call me snot Mar 2016 #612

Amnesty Bonobo Mar 2016 #613

That person is not allowed to post anymore Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #639

It's not 'Stockholm Syndrome'. In this particular case it is 'antisemitism'. w4rma Mar 2016 #614

These periodic purges Turbineguy Mar 2016 #628

I'm posting in this little food fight so I don't feel left out... Don't have much to add other than Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #633

Food fight! Food fight! So Far From Heaven Mar 2016 #638

Dang. He'd beeh here almost as long as I have, and had about as many posts. KamaAina Mar 2016 #637