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Chemisse

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155. I agree completely.

Thu Sep 10, 2015, 08:01 PM

Sep 2015

"It's just something that happens when there is a schism on the board."

I came to DU just after Obama was elected, but the schism from the Obama/Clinton primaries is still talked about now. It was that bad.

Right now, both sides are being ridiculous. When the primary is over, the bitterness here will be palpable, and will sour DU right through the general election.

I think everybody should tone it down. It should never get so bad here that someone is inspired to hunt down a DUer's address and send them threatening mail. It should never get so bad that some people believe they are being 'silenced'.

In my opinion, the appropriate response to this situation is to lower the tension here. Blaming Bernie supporters for this is just cranking it up yet another notch.

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I stand with Bravenak [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 OP

I do too. leftofcool Sep 2015 #1

There is so much more I want to say but some of it would come off as puerile and... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #2

and when "whoever" LiberalElite Sep 2015 #8

These are random instances from boards I frequent... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #11

Years ago Freepers posted my address but got the upaloopa Sep 2015 #134

I am in L A. Glad to meet a fellow Californian and HRC supporter. DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #136

I use to live in Highland Park and Burbank in the 80's upaloopa Sep 2015 #194

I have mixed feelings about safe-haven groups. I understand their need. Bubzer Sep 2015 #60

I'm a black American and I don't support either one JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #78

O'Malley seems like a good candidate. I wish there was more coverage of him. Bubzer Sep 2015 #81

Did you catch him... ReRe Sep 2015 #173

A shame I missed it. I'll have to look for a video. Bubzer Sep 2015 #181

If u go to... ReRe Sep 2015 #183

I fully support your position. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2015 #96

I knew that JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #102

I can't disagree with any of that. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2015 #108

As a Maryland citizen I'll ... PosterChild Sep 2015 #143

My friend L JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #147

That's great! Making a difference is what it is all about /nt/ PosterChild Sep 2015 #154

Thank you, Gen! Koinos Sep 2015 #158

and that's upsetting to me. Stellar Sep 2015 #124

I also stand with Bravenak Gothmog Sep 2015 #3

I can't believe someone from here stalked her... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #5

I am also shocked Gothmog Sep 2015 #127

I don't believe someone from here did it. Anybody could have sent that garbage. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2015 #186

Count me in. brer cat Sep 2015 #4

I stand with Bravenak as well. MrScorpio Sep 2015 #6

This Bernie supporter stands with Bravenak! Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #7

+1 Dems to Win Sep 2015 #146

+2 ReRe Sep 2015 #174

I do also. LiberalArkie Sep 2015 #9

Mr. Citizen is an asshat rpannier Sep 2015 #10

Putting on the threatening, racist letter to Bravenak that he is a Sanders supporter is too . . . brush Sep 2015 #36

Yeah, they are obvious.. I believe it is a BS supporter. Cha Sep 2015 #157

Yup... SidDithers Sep 2015 #12

That is pathetic sending an anonymous note and support Bravenak's response. gordianot Sep 2015 #13

+1 2naSalit Sep 2015 #14

Cowards who hide in the dark. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #15

Cowards who hide in the dark.... ReRe Sep 2015 #175

This Bernie supporter stands with bravenak. marble falls Sep 2015 #16

Today we are all bravenak PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #17

Some of the language is actually threatening.... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #20

I know. It's deeply disturbing. PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #37

It had to hit like a punch in the gut when she read that passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #195

+1 Gman Sep 2015 #25

I do, too. Borchkins Sep 2015 #18

I stand with bravenak mcar Sep 2015 #19

So do I. LWolf Sep 2015 #21

Not a message... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #23

stalking...yes. LWolf Sep 2015 #32

Sending that letter was a despicable act by a hater. aikoaiko Sep 2015 #22

Supporting Bravenak over the evil Gman Sep 2015 #24

So do I. NuclearDem Sep 2015 #26

Me Too... WillyT Sep 2015 #27

"we" ? not me. Some "man" wrote this ? Whomever it is, should be banned, imo. Hiraeth Sep 2015 #28

Not only am I standing with bravenak, I am encouraging her msanthrope Sep 2015 #29

+1 Bubzer Sep 2015 #62

+1. Agreed. n/t FSogol Sep 2015 #160

She's done both, msanthrope~ Cha Sep 2015 #192

Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #30

I too stand with Bravenak... BooScout Sep 2015 #31

Bravenak absolutely belongs back on DU. bullwinkle428 Sep 2015 #33

I do, too. eom BlueCaliDem Sep 2015 #34

it's shameful and an absolute disgrace. magical thyme Sep 2015 #35

wait, this was mailed to her?? a2liberal Sep 2015 #38

Yes, it was mailed to her home address. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #103

How would anyone get her home address from DU? Tumbulu Sep 2015 #212

Free Bravenak George II Sep 2015 #39

I just saw this Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #40

Get rid of the entire alert squad. murielm99 Sep 2015 #50

KMOD went over 5 hides in that thread as well GitRDun Sep 2015 #56

No arguments here.... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #59

"All Bernie supporters should reexamine their behavior here. Their arrogance led to this." PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #61

Yes, ALL. murielm99 Sep 2015 #80

Broad brush smears...how tolerant... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #83

Says the person who told me to fuck off??? murielm99 Sep 2015 #84

I did no such thing... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #85

Go look at post #61. murielm99 Sep 2015 #86

I know it is. PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #87

Goodbye. murielm99 Sep 2015 #88

So long! PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #89

Your first completely needless post in this thread was Number23 Sep 2015 #185

Your first needless response to my post in this thread... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #196

Oh Good Lord... Number23 Sep 2015 #198

Or you could try reading comprehension.... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #199

Reading comprehension is what's lead to your troubles in this forum. And your lack of basic manners Number23 Sep 2015 #203

When was the first? PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #204

When I asked you quite clearly to back away from this thread. No wonder you're so concerned Number23 Sep 2015 #205

Please quote the post, word for word.... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #206

Why do you think anyone is interested enough in you to want to play these games? Number23 Sep 2015 #207

Holy crap gollygee Sep 2015 #208

This whole site should be sent to some psycho analytical grad student that loves a challenge. Number23 Sep 2015 #209

ROFL gollygee Sep 2015 #210

Yup. Agschmid Sep 2015 #200

Well, it isnt all because I am a Bernie supporter, but I know what you mean and I understand randys1 Sep 2015 #95

Please consider dialing back your broad-brush comment. Bubzer Sep 2015 #63

Jury results. DanTex Sep 2015 #65

Seriously? Come on guys, how about giving murielm99 a chance to change the comment. Bubzer Sep 2015 #68

This earned 3 "hide" votes? gollygee Sep 2015 #120

Good thing I changed my sheshe2 Sep 2015 #129

Absolutely, where is the thread where they SILENCED 1strngblackman ? where is that post randys1 Sep 2015 #71

Why assume it's a Bernie Sanders supporter? That is most likely the intent of the letter rhett o rick Sep 2015 #92

That was my thought - that 840high Sep 2015 #97

I'll say one thing about that... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #99

The behavior of the letter writer is reprehensible. But it doesn't help rhett o rick Sep 2015 #105

How about this... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #107

Exactly. jwirr Sep 2015 #130

You won't get that from that one. Agschmid Sep 2015 #201

All? awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #94

Your assertions are ridiculous passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #113

I agree completely. Chemisse Sep 2015 #155

Good idea; I hope the admins are doing that. Chemisse Sep 2015 #149

I stand with bravenak. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2015 #41

I too stand with Bravenak. geardaddy Sep 2015 #42

I stand with her, too. murielm99 Sep 2015 #43

Can we see the envelope and postmark? trumad Sep 2015 #44

She said the postmark was from Florida! DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #48

Disgusting. I hope she's reporting this crap. Bubzer Sep 2015 #67

Dang.. trumad Sep 2015 #74

Here is a pic from the other thread: Sheldon Cooper Sep 2015 #82

This is a promise to alert stalk her. I have seen such stalking. It is rare, and only a few tblue37 Sep 2015 #45

A big +1!!!!!! Bubzer Sep 2015 #69

When I go into a jury I do it with the idea that I am jwirr Sep 2015 #137

I agree with everything you've said here. nt tblue37 Sep 2015 #145

Thank you. This is the first time I have been in the jwirr Sep 2015 #148

I am not AA myself, but this is one cool group, and some of my favorite DUers post here tblue37 Sep 2015 #150

Innocent until proven guilty. HubertHeaver Sep 2015 #164

Yes, tonight I asked to be excused because I felt I jwirr Sep 2015 #165

Oh, and KnR. I stand with bravenack, too! nt tblue37 Sep 2015 #46

DU is a dump d_b Sep 2015 #47

But but but -- byronius Sep 2015 #118

Bravenak belongs here. tosh Sep 2015 #49

I stand with Bravenak and also with 1StrongBlackMan. Tanuki Sep 2015 #51

That's awful Jack Rabbit Sep 2015 #52

Wow. Shame on whoever sent that. catbyte Sep 2015 #53

I support both Bravenak and Bernie - TBF Sep 2015 #54

We need to be asking this question more forcefully. salib Sep 2015 #100

Exactly - I'd like to hear an admin weigh in on this. TBF Sep 2015 #106

Skinner replied in the locked thread called "FYI..." by 1StrongBlackMan sketchy Sep 2015 #109

Excellent - thank you TBF Sep 2015 #123

Standing united! n/t avebury Sep 2015 #55

A clear case of Intimidation amb123 Sep 2015 #57

+1 Bubzer Sep 2015 #70

There is not a bit of truth to the 'allegations' in this letter. blackspade Sep 2015 #58

I also stand with Bravenak! Bubzer Sep 2015 #64

sure hope this person gets caught. mopinko Sep 2015 #66

Can't the admins see who's alerting? Might be worth checking all those who alerted on Bravenak... Bubzer Sep 2015 #72

yup, they can. mopinko Sep 2015 #73

Good to know! Can't happen soon enough! Bubzer Sep 2015 #75

When DU3 was first introduced, bvar22 Sep 2015 #112

That would be fantastic!!! Though that raises another question... when was DU3 introduced? Bubzer Sep 2015 #115

Me, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #76

I stand with Bravenak stonecutter357 Sep 2015 #77

I stand with bravenak and all the rest I noted here... stevenleser Sep 2015 #79

This goes beyond politics d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #90

Agree. McCamy Taylor Sep 2015 #91

This is the most disgusting thing awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #93

I'm embarrassed n/t ejbr Sep 2015 #98

at the risk of sounding corny DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #101

That is not corny. Bravenak's Life Matters. jwirr Sep 2015 #139

Do you think it was a Sanders voter ? And to the letter writer if you are really a Sanders Person 2713 Sep 2015 #104

Great video. byronius Sep 2015 #117

Haha! I like your analogy. lovemydog Sep 2015 #140

Great video. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #135

some of the blm tactics have seemed a little bit tonedeaf redruddyred Sep 2015 #197

K & R SunSeeker Sep 2015 #110

I too do. Saw Mr. Citizen on Facebook from either Tampa (CentCom area) or Fairfax (DC area) ancianita Sep 2015 #111

This letter she got was postmarked Tampa Fl! Person 2713 Sep 2015 #122

I stand with Bravenak also. Don't be silenced by the hate! nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #114

This is so scary. I hope the coward is outed, and is not only banned lunamagica Sep 2015 #116

Dear "Mr Citizen", bvar22 Sep 2015 #119

My sentiments exactly DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #121

Damn straight. NuclearDem Sep 2015 #125

thank you randys1 Sep 2015 #128

+1000000 nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #133

+1000. bullwinkle428 Sep 2015 #170

Make Alert's public. JoePhilly Sep 2015 #126

How about having something like a quota of a number alerts a member can issue... cascadiance Sep 2015 #161

Not. surprised. ismnotwasm Sep 2015 #131

Bravenak stands magnificently by herself. Half-Century Man Sep 2015 #132

Thanks DSB sheshe2 Sep 2015 #138

Don't be the bullying, censoring me. mhatrw Sep 2015 #141

I stand with bravenak too. lovemydog Sep 2015 #142

bravenak, 1SBM, and KMOD SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #144

Totally agree. Obviously we have had a alerter who has jwirr Sep 2015 #151

+10000000000 Iris Sep 2015 #216

What an asshole that person is Scootaloo Sep 2015 #152

I feel bad this happening.. Stalking someone is wrong just plain wrong. riversedge Sep 2015 #153

Thank you, DemocratSinceBirth. Koinos Sep 2015 #156

Bravenak's Voice was Censored on DU and now this asshole has stalked her via the US Fed Mail Cha Sep 2015 #159

+1 nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #162

Isn't it a federal crime to use the US mail in this manner? Skidmore Sep 2015 #191

I also stand with her, no matter if I agree with her personally or no. haele Sep 2015 #163

I unequivocally stand with bravenak and all other posters here, regardless of which candidate WIProgressive88 Sep 2015 #166

This is criminal. Should be turned over to the police. I stand with Bravenak. Laser102 Sep 2015 #167

Whoever this stupid fucker is, he has the mental maturity of (being generous here) a 12-year-old. nomorenomore08 Sep 2015 #168

I was on the jury... gregcrawford Sep 2015 #169

I can't believe this happened :( Marrah_G Sep 2015 #171

I stand with Bravenak and 1SBM. I know they will not be silenced, even if driven from this board. Mister Ed Sep 2015 #172

I stand with Bravenak DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #176

I can't help but wonder if 'mr. citizen' is a paid troll. A provocateur. PatrickforO Sep 2015 #177

so how did someone get mailing address ? Nobel_Twaddle_III Sep 2015 #178

Why on earth would anyone send that letter? JEB Sep 2015 #179

I always seem to be at the bottom of the list but yes yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #180

My heart is with you , Bravenak. Never surrender to the haters. nt UtahLib Sep 2015 #182

So do I. I'm Alaskan. So is bravenak. Post this stuff in GD - we will ALL respond. raven mad Sep 2015 #184

OMG, this was sent to her home? Lunabell Sep 2015 #187

I stand with Bravenak rbrnmw Sep 2015 #188

I too, stand with Bravenak. She's a DU treasure. myrna minx Sep 2015 #189

I stand with her too. Skidmore Sep 2015 #190

Whoever mailed this letter should be ashamed of themselves. yardwork Sep 2015 #193

I stand with bravenak! Heidi Sep 2015 #202

I do as well. salin Sep 2015 #211

Sounds to me like a Repub wrote that letter tblue Sep 2015 #213

This Sanders supporter stands with bravenak AllyCat Sep 2015 #214

The person who sent it is more than pathetic. Skwmom Sep 2015 #215