2016 Postmortem

bettyellen

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181. Yes, and the Monty Python crew!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #40)

Sat Apr 16, 2016, 01:39 PM

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The nature of a dog whistle [View all] nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 OP

I've been posting from my phone exclusively for weeks now and don't see any avatars riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #1

Oh you welcome nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #2

A lot of DUers are just assholes. What are you gonna do! morningfog Apr 2016 #31

Kicked and recommended, the bigots are outing themselves all over the place. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #3

You welcome nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #5

They can rationalize their bigotry as being for goodness. The ends justify the means. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #183

Thank you for an informative and timely essay. kr PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #4

You welcome nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #6

I'm not sure of your point rock Apr 2016 #7

Whether they display that icon or not is *their business* nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #8

This is shameful. Punkingal Apr 2016 #9

I expect them to double down nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #10

I'm not a Catholic, but my beloved late mother-in-law was. Punkingal Apr 2016 #16

It took me a while nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #25

Maybe it's better to know what lies underneath the persona. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #195

"Low information voters" "whore". nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #11

Defacing of sacred images, and antisemitism nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #12

"Confederate States" "Stockholm Syndrome". nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #13

Look at the image you are defending nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #14

Look at the racism and sexism you are defending. Study it carefully. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #15

Look at your transparency page: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #17

Oh my goodness. 840high Apr 2016 #28

wow impressive, I haven't been looking at transparency pages myself, but I will have to do it in tfu hollysmom Apr 2016 #107

Yup. nt artislife Apr 2016 #214

Once again, thanks for provinig my point nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #18

That person is a bully and one of Skinner's All Stars. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #22

I know, I got hidden earlier iin the day nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #23

Thank you, well said. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #34

And yet of course they are utterly, tellingly silent with the overt anti-Semites in their midst. villager Apr 2016 #103

"Skinner's All Stars" -- I like the sound of that. Fitting. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #206

"slutty and nutty" said of Professor Anita Hill by David Brock amborin Apr 2016 #19

So you are okay with bigotry? artislife Apr 2016 #212

You do a poor job of distracting Scootaloo Apr 2016 #215

it's a particularly offensive image; thank you for this explanation; why is it permitted on this ost amborin Apr 2016 #20

It should not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #24

Kick. Recommend. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #21

Thanks nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #27

K&R..... daleanime Apr 2016 #26

.... 840high Apr 2016 #29

...... daleanime Apr 2016 #30

Well researched and shared. Thank you. TM99 Apr 2016 #32

Exactly nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #33

Very well done nadin. Thank you Autumn Apr 2016 #35

Thanks and funny thing nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #36

This is an excellent post illustrating the banal underbelly of Hilary Inc. Avalux Apr 2016 #37

And now we have people doubling down on this nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #51

Let them. You're solid and a treasure to DU. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #54

I am, this reflects on them nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #56

Let me ask you a similar question.... The Old Lie Apr 2016 #69

I have pointed that to folks here nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #71

Dear Jesus.. one_voice Apr 2016 #88

Yes it is... quite honestly a good and nice cross. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #92

I've been using the Celtic Cross as my avatar for a long time mcar Apr 2016 #125

If it does not apply to you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #128

Oh geeze, this stuff again. I suppose I should repost all of those photographs.... George II Apr 2016 #187

A beautiful church mcar Apr 2016 #191

Thank you, it really is. I posted that shortly before we left for the vigil mass yesterday... George II Apr 2016 #209

It is an Irish and Celtic symbol. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #95

Exactly nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #129

No it is about supporting mcar who was treestar Apr 2016 #130

Actually, some changed to that avatar to support me mcar Apr 2016 #131

Exactly tammywammy Apr 2016 #137

If it is about you, then I can see this as a move of support. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #168

Correct nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #172

I'm a girl mcar Apr 2016 #175

My apologies nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #176

and a fine Lass! bettyellen Apr 2016 #180

... mcar Apr 2016 #190

Thank you, BtA mcar Apr 2016 #174

You are welcome. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #178

No worries mcar Apr 2016 #184

I will continue to use this avatar to support you. murielm99 Apr 2016 #189

Thank you Muriel! mcar Apr 2016 #192

The bigots aren't afraid artislife Apr 2016 #213

I know, bigotry is not exclusive to Republicans nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #218

I had no idea anyone here was using this on DU and they are wrong to do so. Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #38

My ears were burning. Berning? Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #39

Oh look, its Mr Clik. Proud of yourself, eh? Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #60

How typically repulsive of you. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #100

wow looking at teh transparency page really works, really tells you all you need to know hollysmom Apr 2016 #108

oops Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #122

Yes, lets look at my Transparency page! It will give us amazing insight into Sanders supporters. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #123

I truly pity you. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #126

And I truly believe that... Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #127

Well you are pitiful so why wouldn't I pity you? BeanMusical Apr 2016 #139

Aw, you're so sweet! Thank you. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #140

Your welcome. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #141

.. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #142

the insight it gives me is hollysmom Apr 2016 #208

+1 BeanMusical Apr 2016 #210

Other than the guys who join DU to shout Trump 2016 before being banned, this is the most illiberal FSogol Apr 2016 #40

Good for comparing that to this nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #42

As usual this makes zero sense: "Good for comparing that to this" FSogol Apr 2016 #44

You defend bigotry nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #46

Laughable. FSogol Apr 2016 #47

Keep lauging it is histerical nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #49

+1 Very well said. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #102

it is an attack on Christianity and yes you have the freedom of speech to do that but questionseverything Apr 2016 #75

You waltz in with a photo from an artist TM99 Apr 2016 #84

Yes, and the Monty Python crew! bettyellen Apr 2016 #181

I condemn anti-papism and anti-semitism and all forms of bigotry... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #41

Blasphemy, who said a thing about blasphemy nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #43

Defacing? Did someone modify the original? FSogol Apr 2016 #45

Yes, actually nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #48

The original jpeg? Are you for real? Go ahead and have the last word. I'm tried of your act. FSogol Apr 2016 #50

I would never use an avatar like that. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #52

No, online it is not a hate crime nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #53

Two points DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #58

Dog whistle nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #59

I criticize dog whistle politics without reservation. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #62

But it does fall into dog whistle nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #64

I have been followed on this board... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #67

No, I mean the actual thing, I posted the other day a story nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #68

I unequivocally condemn doxing regardless of the target. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #70

We both do nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #72

That isn't Andres Serrano. delrem Apr 2016 #97

That poster is obviously craving for attention. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #104

Yah well, aren't we all? delrem Apr 2016 #110

Serrano is massively misunderstood and much of his work focuses on sacred imagery Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #193

I was disgusted with this decision passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #196

Can't wait to see you actually condemn it then. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #216

Hillary + campaign cycle = bigotry n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #55

That's kinda like saying 1 + 0 = 1, really. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #217

Thank you Nadine and I agree that is what this symbol jwirr Apr 2016 #57

KnR. Image IS highly offensive. chknltl Apr 2016 #61

The admins should do the right thing nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #63

Don't hold your breath. QC Apr 2016 #83

I know, been here as long as you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #85

I found this avatar extremely disgusting and revolting sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #65

That is the beauty of dog whistle politics nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #66

"when you talk about ghettos traditionally, what you talk about is African-American communities. " uponit7771 Apr 2016 #73

You are correct, he was adressing the media who does that shit nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #74

No he wasn't yaw act like folk don't have TVs, gas lighting at its best ... lol, these aren't the uponit7771 Apr 2016 #76

Actually you are jew splaining at this point nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #79

I grew up in a Catholic home, and I agree azmom Apr 2016 #77

I apologize for not getting this earlier nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #81

Team Hillary is blowing a lot of them AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #78

It is nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #80

What a load of crap. zappaman Apr 2016 #82

Nice avatar. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #105

Thank you. zappaman Apr 2016 #111

You've changed it fairly recently, I believe. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #112

Yes, funny how so many of them did after they found out it's used by certain groups. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #116

Of course it's just a coincidence! BeanMusical Apr 2016 #119

Quite an enlightening one. Some folks have interesting histories when it comes to that. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #120

Yep. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #121

They did it to support me mcar Apr 2016 #136

No one suspected you, but when posters who have a history of certain behaviour beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #138

mcar was directly attacked for her avatar tammywammy Apr 2016 #143

Yup. zappaman Apr 2016 #149

glad to see you're so interested in me! zappaman Apr 2016 #117

I'm interested in understanding antisemitism because I don't get all the hatred... BeanMusical Apr 2016 #118

Lol! zappaman Apr 2016 #148

Sid, is that you? BeanMusical Apr 2016 #186

It's understandable. PatBooneMan was already taken. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #167

Lol! BeanMusical Apr 2016 #188

As always, thank you for the information. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #86

You welcome nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #87

Dirty tricks? Hate crime? Brickbat Apr 2016 #89

I must admit, when I first saw the avatar I thought it was actually funny renate Apr 2016 #90

When I first saw it, well I missed it nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #91

Could just as easily be Larry David in that avatar betsuni Apr 2016 #93

Since I am Jewish nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #94

The OP probably feels Charlie Hebdo should have toned it down CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #109

Oh look. It's another one. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #113

I think I'm most offended by the OP's War on Logic. betsuni Apr 2016 #114

This. Brickbat Apr 2016 #124

Nope. Swing and a miss nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #132

Thanks for validating my right to free speech, High Sparrow CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #161

Islamophobic cartoons are free speech. Doesn't mean it's welcome in the Democratic Party. Kittycat Apr 2016 #169

Yes, I'm quite sure you believe all of that. CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #173

Interesting reply BlindTiresias Apr 2016 #182

Comments like this are so sad. Kittycat Apr 2016 #185

Great cartoon passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #199

You know what you get when you look up at a high sparrow? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #197

After reading the OP CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #198

Nice redirect (cover) passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #200

I am glad you are hardening my views of you nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #201

Good job. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #96

I wasn't surprised at all, I've seen posters defend actual hate speech. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #98

Very true...also depends on the target. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #99

It makes me nauseous. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #101

Kick and R BeanMusical Apr 2016 #106

I kept seeing that image on DU and didn't really get its significance mainer Apr 2016 #115

It took a tad to get it nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #134

the word "decoding" now mean treestar Apr 2016 #133

"DEEP SOUTH"..."CONFEDERATE STATES"..."STOCKHOLM SYNDROME" workinclasszero Apr 2016 #135

I wish Buzz would change it but I don't see it as anti-semitic or anti-papist. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #144

"I wish Buzz would change it" Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #151

TY. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #160

For you, my friend. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #162

No need to apologize. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #164

I personally think it should be off limits passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #202

Some supporters of every candidate are doing that nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #194

and what is your view on Simone Zimmerman being appointed Jewish Outreach Coordinator still_one Apr 2016 #145

She was suspended from the campaign tammywammy Apr 2016 #146

but why was she appointed in the first place. It was no secret where her sympathies still_one Apr 2016 #150

I know about solidarity with mcar tammywammy Apr 2016 #152

I know you do. It was more to inform others in this thread, so I did it with a "dog whistle" still_one Apr 2016 #155

You are comparing a clear dog whistle nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #147

but you have no idea how this bullshit started, do you. It was from some Sanders' still_one Apr 2016 #153

Excuse me Hillary supporters questioned my nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #158

Thank you, still_one mcar Apr 2016 #163

taking things out of context is SOP for some still_one Apr 2016 #165

+1 CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #177

Thanks. Appreciate it still_one Apr 2016 #179

Blaming Mexicans, Vietnamese, Indians, etc., for taking jobs is a dog whistle too, IMO. Hoyt Apr 2016 #154

and either ignoring, or not realizing that the reason the avatar started was because still_one Apr 2016 #156

I don't believe Woody ever blamed a Mexican for anything, can't say that for Sanders' supporters. Hoyt Apr 2016 #157

I know it happened, but I don't know here who is a Sander's supporter who would do that passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #203

How many Sanders' supporters have slammed Mexicans, and other foreigners, Hoyt Apr 2016 #204

Like I said, I have not seen that passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #205

Oh so you taking criticism of nafta as racism nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #207

Yes, but that one is to the point we all hear it nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #159

Some of the people here are insinuating Bernie has secret hordes of money too. DemocraticWing Apr 2016 #166

We are far from hitting bottom nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #170

The heart depicted in images of Mary, often pierced, is not meant to be a real heart. Brickbat Apr 2016 #171

It is anti catholic artislife Apr 2016 #211

Are we back on this AGAIN?????? "Anti Catholic"? George II Apr 2016 #219

Shhhh! zappaman Apr 2016 #220

Again with the logic! mcar Apr 2016 #221