This is a thank you for Frenchie, Clio, Cha and Nance! as well as

[akbacchus_BC]

Prosense, JeffR, William Pitt; NJMav & Babylonsister, Kudos to you all for being on here defending President Obama and supporting him whilst your eyes are wide open. I try but you all stalwarts and I admire you all for for your intelligence and loyalty.

You all are very wonderful people and I am honoured to be in your presence! Might I add, go President Obama, you did good and you will continue to do good for the American people. God bless you and may he keep you safe from the effing teabaggers!

Amen

[FrenchieCat]

1. IBTL!

Thanks though! :hi:

[akbacchus_BC]

2. Nooo, why would this be terminated?

[boppers]

3. I think there's a "no personal call-outs" rule?

IBTL, maybe?

[PBS Poll-435]

5. Nah. Positive call-outs, at least they used to be, were/are permitted.

:shrug:

[FrenchieCat]

19. Oh.....Kewl!

:blush:

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[akbacchus_BC]

6. No man, this is not a call out, it is a post for the people I respect on

here! Just wanted to let them know how much I relate to them! That's all. If it gets locked, I'll be surprised!

[akbacchus_BC]

12. I was not calling anybody out, I just wanted to show my respect for

the DUers on here and to lighten up the melodrama! Hope I did not offend you!

[Cha]

7. I think she's kidding.. it's

all right to thank people..I've seen it done before. And, thank you, akbacchus_BC.

Like appreciation threads..and I appreciate all those people too.:)

[akbacchus_BC]

15. cha, thank you. I just wanted to let the fellow DUers on here to know

that I agree with the ones I identify with, hence my OP. Gosh, if this gets terminated, I'd be really displaced! When are we not supposed to high five the people we love on here? Against all the animosity which is abundant!

[arcadian]

57. So you admit your thread is a popularity contest.

[arcadian]

56. Wrong as usual

popularity contests are against DU rules

[grantcart]

74. lol

[akbacchus_BC]

126. Who unrec this thread?

[Skink]

4. Once again Skink gets snubbed.

say hi to Frenchie cat for me.

[Cha]

8. I won't snub you..there..thank you, Skink~ :)

[akbacchus_BC]

9. Aw, sorry, Frenchie will see. I just wanted to lighten up the mood on

here and say how I felt about the people I really really like on here!

[LakeSamish706]

10. I am not betting the lock, and shock I agree with you. These people are great soldiers for the

cause. Most are long term DU'ers and I give them credit for that.

[akbacchus_BC]

11. I know and thank you. This was not a call out to anybody, I just wanted

to let the fellow DUers on here on how much I appreciate them. Hope that is not a reason for my post to get locked!

[LakeSamish706]

13. It's not likely to get locked! There is no reason for that. n/t

[akbacchus_BC]

17. Thank you for that. I am not calling anybody out, just wanted to say

how much I like DUers on here. There was no negativity!

Some DUers on here bend over backward to defend President Obama and I wanted to congratulate them, that's all. No calling out!

[rpannier]

16. Not sure why this would be a violation

It's an affirmative posting that shows their appreciation for the work some people did.

There's nothing negative in the post.

If anyone sees it as a negative, it speaks volumes about them, not the post

[akbacchus_BC]

18. Exactly and thank you. Calling people out would be different and if

some of us are not able to congratulate our special DUers on here who have and are fighting the good fight, then I should be banned for saying thanks!

[FrenchieCat]

20. Sorry. I was just pissed about that AP insurance written hit piece......

Guess "call out" is negative in connotation,
and this isn't that.

Well thanks for putting me on that list.
It was nice of you to do, so thank you! :hi:

[akbacchus_BC]

21. You know who are my favs on here! Girl, I am in Canada and tearing

my hair out when I see those teabaggers. And imagine some black people there, what the fuck are they thinking? They should go read 'Black like me'? But in every ethnic group, there are assfucks, sorry to say!

[Swede]

14. K&R

[akbacchus_BC]

22. Swede, thank you!

[Bobbie Jo]

23. K&R

Love 'em all! :loveya:

[akbacchus_BC]

26. And love you too!

[DevonRex]

58. I especially want to thank you and let everyone know that you gave me my star.

I think extraordinary acts of kindness shouldn't go unnoticed. :hug:

[Bobbie Jo]

Back at ya. :hug:

:yourock:

[Bobbie Jo]

69. Dupe

Hiccup.

[Tarheel_Dem]

24. Happy to K&R

:toast:

[akbacchus_BC]

27. Aw, I forgot you but I love you too and thanks

[Tarheel_Dem]

33. Right back at you. You named the ones who contribute the most, and I...

wholeheartedly agree with the choices in your o.p. Thanks for all the love.

[NanceGreggs]

25. Thanks so much, akbacchus_BC ...

... for including me in such esteemed company.

And let's not forget a general shout out to all of the DUers who contribute tirelessly of their time and effort in supporting our President here on a regular basis.

:hi:

[akbacchus_BC]

28. Oh Nance, I lurked here for a long time and just because of you, I signed

up and all your posts caught my attention, you are one of a million on here. Lots of you on here keeps me sane.

Give my respects to JeffR and you keep on posting sweetie, I love your posts.

Best wishes ever!

[Clio the Leo]

29. I love seeing my name up in lights.

Vain creature that I am ..... thank ya peaches! ;)

Anyway .... it's simple really ....... there's no secret ...... everyone needs to READ THE DARN BOOKS!!!!

The answers are always right there.

[akbacchus_BC]

30. Clio, I dunno who better looking than you but I just love all the President's

supporters on here. I think you and I will have words about Joe Biden, LOL. Love Joe!

[Clio the Leo]

31. lol, well fortunately I am content....

.... just to admire him from afar! ;)

[akbacchus_BC]

32. Me too girl, what a hunk of a man? Can you imagine how he was

in younger days? Swoons!

[Kind of Blue]

35. Thank you guys for your intelligence, bravery, witty

snappy comebacks, resourcefulness, tirelessness and consistency, especially when all looks bleak. :loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

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[Cha]

83. Deja Vu~ Well, thank you, Kind of Blue~

That's very kind of you..and I thank you too:loveya::patriot::patriot::fistbump:

[Kind of Blue]

88. It took me a second to get deja-vu

:rofl: Nobody is gonna minimize this thread :fistbump: :loveya: :hug: and all that good stuff. And I mean it!

[Moosepoop]

85. You said it perfectly!

So I'll just say "Ditto" -- and add all the other names that have been mentioned throughout this thread!

Thanks, all you gals/guys! :yourock:

[Kind of Blue]

89. ...

:) They do rock!

[Kind of Blue]

139. ...

:fistbump: :pals:

on edit: sorry for the double response, I forgot that I already :rofl:

[akbacchus_BC]

115. Hi Kind of Blue, thanks for the kick. We persevere!

[Kind of Blue]

138. Akbacchus, this is a great thread. It really allows

a lot of people who are too shy to come out and give some love to excellent examples of our party. :hug:

[Skidmore]

36. Hear! Hear!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

37. K & R

Four names that will NEVER make the Ignore List!

[Spazito]

38. K & R!

I :toast: them all and appreciate their threads very much!

[CBR]

39. K & R. I agree 100%. nt

[POAS]

40. K&R

[countingbluecars]

41. K&R! n/t

[Peacetrain]

43. K&R!!

[vaberella]

44. Great thread. All the people mentioned are fabu. Karynnj, Jennicut & Jenmito too!!

[cry baby]

66. agreed...and you, too, vaberella! nt

[Cha]

82. Yes, and also you, Vaberella and Peacetrain!!

:bounce::fistbump:

[Parker CA]

45. Perseverance is the key to success; something all mentioned in this OP understand well. ;-)

[mkultra]

46. Double thanks especially to ProSense, Clio, and Babylonsister

You keep my lamp stocked. Thanks

[DevonRex]

50. And thanks to you, too.

Just want to make sure you know that you're appreciated, too. :hi:

[jefferson_dem]

47. Nice post.

And I agree. :thumbsup:

[DevonRex]

49. I'm so glad you're here, too. Without you and all the others

I don't know if I would be here myself. :hi:

[jefferson_dem]

51. Hey thanks, DevonRex.

:hi: :hug:

[Cha]

55. Thank you, Jefferson! So many to appreciate

around here. :fistbump:

[DevonRex]

48. K&R. I thank them, too! Plus Dionysus, BobbieJo and all the Jens and Juniper, too.

And so many more like QuietAmerican and cliffordu and Grantcart and DrunkenIrishman. When I try to list them all I realize just how many of us there are and that makes me feel just wonderful. And thank you, too, akbacchus_BC!

:grouphug:

[Drunken Irishman]

120. Aww! Thank you! :)

:hug:

[DevonRex]

132. You're unique and you have a huge heart and

you're brave and funny - all that in the face of DU adversity at times. :hug:

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[Dinger]

53. self-Delete (nt)

[Name removed]

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[BklnDem75]

59. Curious...

Could you point out this rule? Thanks.

[Texasgal]

60. I hate to say this..

But popularity contests really suck here in DU.

I am sure that you meant no harm ,but there are plenty of people here on DU that are awesome in their own right.

[DevonRex]

61. Since this isn't a popularity contest your post makes no sense. nt

[Texasgal]

62. Looks like it to me.

:shrug:

[DevonRex]

64. A popularity contest would be more like: Who do you like better - contestant A or contestant B?

This was an OP that said simply, "thank you" for a specific reason that applies to this particular forum. Appreciation threads ARE allowed on DU, as evidenced by the fact that this thread has been going on for quite some time. The moderators have seen it and they've deleted posts that attacked DUers directly AND they have not locked the thread.

[akbacchus_BC]

106. DevonRex, thank you and my fault for not recognizing you, sorry!

You too I read and thank goodness the Mods knew that this was not a call out post. Otherwise, we would be stifled! Again, thank you for your support for my OP.

PS: Gotta try harder to using American English ... 'z' instead of 's' in some words, LOL

[Cha]

80. Nah, thanking them for their work. Feel free to start your

own appreciation thread or use this one to show appreciation for whomever.

[DevonRex]

133. TG, just so you know -

It's not like you need my permission to hold any opinion, but I want you to know that I don't dislike you just because of this opinion. I've often thought threads should be locked or broke a rule for one reason or another but it turned out that I was wrong. So, you're not alone in that respect. Happens to all of us.

You voiced your opinion in a civil manner and everyone on DU can respect that. So :hug: for being nice, calm and civil even when you disagreed with something. I wish everyone on DU could be like that, including me.

[onenote]

72. you are correct. there are other awesome duers. and you should feel free to start your own thread

saluting them if you wish.

[Name removed]

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[DevonRex]

86. Well bless your heart!

[Cha]

79. This isn't a popularity contest..this is an appreciation thread..

There are lots more people getting thanked all over the thread.

Why don't you thank anybody who you think stands out in their own right?

We are thanking these awesome people.:)

[akbacchus_BC]

105. Texasgal, this post was not meant to be a popularity contest. I was

feeling really happy about the past events and wanted to share with like minded DUers, I couldn't remember them all, hence the solidarity. I even forgot to mention Grant, Peacetrain and Prosense.

This Post was never meant to antagonize anyone!

[scheming daemons]

63. Well.... I'm an unabashed supporter as well.....

...but I guess not noticable enough for the OP.


;-)

[DevonRex]

65. I'd like to thank you for being here!

And this thread has pointed out just how many of us there are. It has done my heart good. :hi:

[Cha]

68. I included you in one of my

BOG Appreciation posts.. quite awhile ago. You never go unnoticed by me..I always stop for a scheming daemons post/thread. :)

[Texasgal]

102. That was exactly my point

I too am an Obama supporter. BIG Obama supporter... :shrug:

[Bobbie Jo]

136. Pssst....

:yourock:

Thanks for what you do! :hug:

[akbacchus_BC]

107. SD, your nic is too hard to spell dude/dudette but am hereby adding

you to my list. You are awesome in your support for President Obama.

[Uzybone]

67. Adding my thanks

apart from fighting back against the lies and distortions with FACTS, they bring a positive attitude that is certainly needed in these times.

[Fire1]

70. Totally agree. K&R n/t

[quiet.american]

71. K&R nt

[Cha]

122. ..

:fistbump:

[politicasista]

73. Kick

Pro and Sister are one of the best in the DU business. Frenchie too.

No shade at anyone left out. :hi:

[DonCoquixote]

75. Recommend times ten

I will be honest, if not for people like Frenchie Cat and Nance Greggs, I might have bailed out of here a long time ago.

[akbacchus_BC]

147. Too True, I lurked for years and then I saw Nance's post and I hurriedly

joined up and couldn't figure out how to donate as I did not want to be a newbie without a star, newbies are not always welcomed.

I have been addicted to this site since I found it. Best site ever. The Owners need to be congratulated .... oh, maybe, I will do a thread for the owners and the Mods.

[These Eyes]

76. Awwww, what a nice post!

And I whole-heartedly agree. It's nice to see some love spread around.

Thanks! :grouphug:

[WonderGrunion]

78. I second (or whatever) that sentiment.

Thanks for standing up for OUR President even when it wasn't what the cool kids did.

[Number23]

81. Wow. Look at the bitterness inspired by such a sweet thread

Deleted posts, sub-threads, comments about "brown lipstick." (Shaking my head) No wonder DU is quickly getting a rep as the most miserable place on the Internet.

Kicked and rec'd. I think your post was nice, BC.

[DevonRex]

87. Amazing, isn't it?

It is a sweet thread. Sad that so many had to come to DU to try to ruin it. It didn't work, of course, because it's STILL a nice thread. All the taunts in the world can't take away from that.

[JuniperLea]

93. I know...

I just told them all to bite me... :eyes:

Every party needs a pooper that's why they were invited... ugh.

[akbacchus_BC]

109. Number23, where have you been girl, missed you a lot and thanks

for the Rec. The negativity was getting to me so I wanted to tell my friends on DU how much I admire and respect them.

Best regards to you.

[Number23]

117. You are such a sweetheart.

:fistbump:

[babylonsister]

84. No, thank you! That's some fine company you

connected me with. And thanks to (most) everyone on DU who make it a joy to hang out here. :loveya:

[akbacchus_BC]

108. BSister, cannot say how awesome you are in your own right. You

go girl and the other DUers whom I really like know how I feel about them. Some trying times we had there but with HCR which was massively successful, we are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It can only get better.

Go President Obama, we have your back against the teabaggers, tea party my foot!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

90. I appreciated you guys when things seemed bad.

I had invested a lot of hope in the new President --I was pretty certain that I hadn't misplaced that trust but still it got scary there a few times; I appreciated your clear headedness and positive facts.

[akbacchus_BC]

110. Blanche, I always read your posts and I admire you. I failed at my

shortcomings but am now gonna take names and write them down so that when things get bad on here, I will have all the names of the splendid DUers on here and you will be included.

Bless your forgiving heart!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

137. Wow! akbacchus, I'm ..

well I'm kind of speechless!! That is SO nice of you to say!!

Thanks!!!

:hug:!

[JuniperLea]

91. Hear, hear!

I loves yous guys!

[akbacchus_BC]

111. You and your fancy mural, nice too. Love you too, was feeling a bit

down and wanted to say thanks to DUers who see eye to eye with me. Am saving this for next time so that I don't miss anyone next time around.

Best regards to you

[JuniperLea]

92. And to all you groaners who just don't get that...

Thank you threads are a wonderful thing here... bite me!

:eyes:

[ProSense]

94. I appreciate them too.

Thank you.

[Cha]

96. The feeling is

mutual.:)

[BrklynLiberal]

95. K&R

[ClarkUSA]

97. Hear, hear! I also appreciate firedupdem, Aramchek, vaberella, Hugh Moran, JT Frog, mkultra, jenmito

... Jackeens, Hekate, Baltoman991, angee_is_mad, LoZoccolo, JuniperLea, Thrill, treestar, karynnj, Alexander, Number 23 and so many others. Really, every supporter of the Obama Administration here that supports the Democrat in Democratic Underground through thick and thin deserves kudos.

:applause:

[Bobbie Jo]

98. +1

All of the above! :grouphug: ....and one for you. :hug:

[ClarkUSA]

101. Right back atcha, Bobbie Jo!

:hug:

[Cha]

99. Has Maverick been mentioned?

You too Clark!..and grantcart:) And cliffdu on his bike ride down Highway 101:hi:

[ClarkUSA]

100. Yes, he's in the OP, along with you. :)

And yes, grantcart and cliffordu figure prominently on The List. :hi:

[akbacchus_BC]

119. Why did you stay away so long? Hope you are doing well and you

will make my list next time around when things go awry on here.

Always read your posts and best regards to you!

[ClarkUSA]

150. Thank you! I'm doing great. This is a great OP idea!

Hope you're enjoying this holiday week.

:hi:

[Number23]

113. Clark!! You're back!

(Doing a happy dance)

Haven't seen you in so long. Really good to see you again.

I want to add TheBigotBasher to your fabulous list too. That man is awesome.

[TheBigotBasher]

130. Thank you xxx

:blush:

:yourock:

[MadBadger]

103. Thanks to all the people mentioned in this thread...you've kept me from going insane

politically speaking of course....that and sarcasm...and booze.

[akbacchus_BC]

114. Madbager, so have you for me during this trying time. Wish I could

summarise the shit President Obama is going through but it is not worth it. Let's watch his back and support him and let's talk with each other when we are having a bad day. This is what this thread was about.

Best regards to you.

[TheBigotBasher]

104. Thank you all for all the hard work countering the negativity.

America has a great President and I am always happy to rec the posts of people that understand that he is not a magician but is doing a brilliant job in horrible circumstances.

[Number23]

116. Countering negativity is always hard. Countering blatant untruths is even harder

See post #113 :loveya:

[akbacchus_BC]

118. Thank you too TBB for your part. One would think that President Obama

inherited a great situation, the fact is and as you know, he inherited a boatload of shit and he and his team are trying their best to heal the US, and then those effing teabaggers and the christian militia are threatening him. Am hoping the SS are keeping a close eye on these nutcases.

[liquid diamond]

112. K&R

Thanks for supporting our president. :kick:

[angee_is_mad]

121. Great post

and I thank them also. God bless you all!

[akbacchus_BC]

124. Angee, glad you checked in babes, hats off to you and your posts,

always loved what you have to say.

[SeattleGirl]

123. I will happily add my kudos to yours for these fine DUers!

:fistbump:

[akbacchus_BC]

125. And to you too SeattleGirl. You are one of us too. Missed a lot of you

in my OP, will try to be better next time.

Best regards to you and yours

[SeattleGirl]

129. Aw, thank you.

You are so very kind!

[Clio the Leo]

127. I meant to say.....

.... while greatly appreciated, I dont and I'm sure others dont NEED to be thanked (just like we dont need an apology like I mentioned in another thread.)

What we NEED are long memories .... because a week from now, folks will be complaining that he hasn't pulled out of Iraq six months before he ever said he would or some other BS like that ... and I will be referencing last week.

I will be referencing it over and over and over and over and over again.

I will be referencing it SO much that SOME folks will begin to wish last week never happened .... if they dont already. ;)

[akbacchus_BC]

128. Clio, I understand where you are coming from, but just allow me to

be proud of some of the DUers on here whom I greatly respect, it was not a 'thank you' it was identifying with fellow DUers whom I like and respect! Next week will be next week, please allow me to enjoy myself with the DUers whom I identify with. Thank you!

[Clio the Leo]

131. lol, I was afraid that would come out wrong....

.... which I why I DIDN'T say it the first time. Sounded mean and ungrateful. I'm sorry and THANK YOU. ;)

Comment wasn't directed at you of course. :hug:

It just burns me up because I know the positive feelings wont last. Could end as early as today even! lol

[Phx_Dem]

134. I'll toast to that!

Cheers!

:toast:

[akbacchus_BC]

145. Aw, thank you my good one!

[freddie mertz]

135. Wow, you named all of my favorites! nt.

[akbacchus_BC]

148. freddie, here's to you too!

[karynnj]

140. Well deserved praise for many of the best voices on DU nt

[Cha]

141. And, I

salute you as one of those important voices, karyn:patriot:

[akbacchus_BC]

142. Since this is still up, I want to apologize to my dear California Peggy

for forgetting her.

She is one of a kind, campaigned and worked her heart out to get President Obama elected. Sorry my dear CP, promise you this will not happen again.

I also should have mentioned RedQueen, she knows how to get fundraising for DU done.

For any of you whom I have failed to mention, my apologies, and keep up the good work you do.

Best regards

[BlooInBloo]

143. Confirmed: I hate Obama.

:P

[akbacchus_BC]

144. ha ha, I forgot you! Thanks for the education and am serious!

[BlooInBloo]

146. :) Just teasing. Nothing wrong with an appreciation thread for good folks like babysis, etc.

[akbacchus_BC]

149. You would have no idea how sick I was at the antics of the teabaggers

prior to the HRC bill being passed and just wanted to touch base with all the DUers who are such stalwarts and whom I respect. Couldn't remember everyone, so my apologizes for missing you, you good DUer.

This is the best place ever, the owners and the mods do a great job.

Regards

[johnaries]

151. Ditto!

:patriot:
:toast:

[akbacchus_BC]

156. Aw, how nice of you to kick this thread and knowing we are on the

same page is quite enlightening!

Best regards

[HipChick]

152. He's has my support...

I might not always agree with everything he says or does..

and I'll prob still cuss everytime his motorcade causes the street I'm on in DC to be shut down...
although I don't mind waiting on this President..

[akbacchus_BC]

157. Hi Hipchick, agree totally with you, as to the motorcade, LOL.

You should a been here for the Olympics, then you would have cussed! Love your guy Appolo!

[Egnever]

153. Must Kick this thread!

[akbacchus_BC]

154. Hi you, I thought this thread was dead! Hope you had a great

Easter.

Best regards to you and thank you. Much hugs!

[akbacchus_BC]

155. I have to add that I love your Avatar, hope that great guy is Resting

in Peace knowing that what he fought for will be coming through, even in small doses!

Some people want everything but it don't work that way, especially when a new President inherited a boatload of shit and almost 1/2 the country is against him!

Let me say this again ... Go President Obama, you are a stand up guy! I do not always agree with everything you do, especially with Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo, but I know you are doing your best and you have my support.

[akbacchus_BC]

158. To all you fellow DUers who responded to this, I just want to say how

much I respect your opinions and also to let you know that even though times are difficult right now, we can at least have an opportunity to relate to each other on a positive basis. I love you all my cyber friends and be safe.

If you have a bumber sticker that might get you targeted, be careful. This DU community is so close knit, it is unbelievable, we have our differences but DU rocks, best website ever! Thanks to the owners and you Mods, you do a wonderful job. Kudos to you!

Best regards to all of you.