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Kermitt Gribble

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31. Thank you for not leaving.

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:47 PM

Oct 2013

I discovered this place in 2005 and became a member the same day. A great source for current events, but even more-so, for the insightful discussion and opinions of people who share similar ideals.

It's sad that many old-timers have left or have been purged - and I miss their commentary - but some still remain. I don't post much, but read DU every day because of them.

The "hysterical hate-clowns" are unfortunate addition to DU. I try to view them as entertainment for the most part, but the fact that they are driving our party further to the right is infuriating, at times.

Hang in there, Aristus, and remember, long-time members like you are what still make DU a great place.

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The hysterical hate-clowns have driven away another DU-er. [View all] Aristus Oct 2013 OP

I'm glad you posted about this. For me, it's still sinking in. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #1

Catherina is also MIA. Hope she comes back. rhett o rick Oct 2013 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author uppityperson Oct 2013 #2

Who left? rug Oct 2013 #3

cherokeeprogressive... Aristus Oct 2013 #5

Thanks for the direction. What an eloquent post. rug Oct 2013 #6

I've got a feeling they'll be back. nt Electric Monk Oct 2013 #14

I think so also. nt Grateful for Hope Oct 2013 #36

That.. sendero Oct 2013 #23

I agree with your assessment HeiressofBickworth Oct 2013 #4

Nicely worded, too. Denninmi Oct 2013 #7

2008 also marked... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #45

That would be a cool band name Taverner Oct 2013 #8

Oh, my dear Aristus... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2013 #9

good post nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #10

Aristus~ sheshe2 Oct 2013 #11

I hate the fact we are loosing another one. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #12

We go in cycles. But DU is like living in Alaska. For all the awesomeness there's roguevalley Oct 2013 #39

I'm going to miss cp pinboy3niner Oct 2013 #13

Indeed. onyourleft Oct 2013 #15

... Flying Squirrel Oct 2013 #42

We love you, too... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #16

So sorry they are gone. Glad you are applegrove Oct 2013 #17

Well said Aristus. bluesbassman Oct 2013 #18

Hardly surprising Sherman A1 Oct 2013 #19

being new here questionseverything Oct 2013 #20

I can relate. Lasher Oct 2013 #21

Sorry to hear that about CP AsahinaKimi Oct 2013 #22

Kick for cherokeeprogresive panader0 Oct 2013 #24

K&R LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #25

Sorry to hear this. femmocrat Oct 2013 #26

cherokeeprogressive is leaving us. Aristus Oct 2013 #27

Well, I've finally had it sarge43 Oct 2013 #28

Love you too. :) GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #29

... Aristus Oct 2013 #30

Thank you for not leaving. Kermitt Gribble Oct 2013 #31

Thank you, Kermitt. Aristus Oct 2013 #32

Still here. bvar22 Oct 2013 #33

I agreed with CP's point of view more often then not Throd Oct 2013 #34

I find my breaks from DU stretching longer and longer as the months/years go by. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #35

With you at the barricades alphafemale Oct 2013 #37

... Aristus Oct 2013 #40

I'm taking the liberty of generalizing from the O.P. on to the Ugly Flaming phenomenon UTUSN Oct 2013 #38

And DU will continue to be the better for having you on it, Aristus RFKHumphreyObama Oct 2013 #41

What a nice thing to say. I'm overwhelmed. Thank you. Aristus Oct 2013 #44

i'm tired of them too. spiderpig Oct 2013 #43

So glad you are not giving up! janlyn Oct 2013 #47

Thank you, janlyn. Aristus Oct 2013 #49

Clownz DonCoquixote Oct 2013 #48

And for all the people who say "this restricts my freedom of speech" Aristus Oct 2013 #50

CherokeProgressive was a friend, fellow trucker, Ihope he returns. denbot Oct 2013 #51