An apology to the DU, Hillary & her group, and BainsBane (updated with video)

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Thu Oct 8, 2015, 10:36 PM - Edit history (1)

If I left anyone out it isn't intentional.

I also thank the many DUers that offered support and understand just how FTD works on the mind.

The mail was very helpful too.

Somehow Monday I got the idea the NRA post had been debunked. It got to me.

It now seems I was in error.

As somebody pointed out this will happen again. I have no way of predicting when.

Not so long ago I sent an email to a DUer. Should it ever become public the DU would more than likely would have to ban me. It was that bad. As far as I know it has never been shared with anyone. That DUer is a class act.

It may be a day or two before I start posting. After the episodes end I get very depressed.

FTD awareness week got a lot of mileage out of me. I doubt there is a DUer now that isn't aware.

Again a sincere apology to the DU, Hillary & her group, BainsBane, and anyone I didn't include.

Regards,

OS

[irisblue]

1. stand up response OS n/t

[pnwmom]

2. We're all with you, Omaha Steve, through this painful ordeal.

[MH1]

3. Thank you Steve,

I haven't posted much on your threads, and not on either of those in question, but just want you to know that I deeply appreciate your contributions to this site, and hope that you continue to contribute for a long time to come.

Hang in there, and hopefully anyone who felt caught in the crossfire will accept your apology. I'm just glad to see you're back!

[Sissyk]

4. You're a good egg, OS!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. So glad you're back, my dear Omaha Steve...

[glinda]

66. Definitely!

[geek tragedy]

6. Thanks, OS.

I didn't think you needed to, but kudos on the apology.

[demmiblue]

7. co-signed. n/t

[Historic NY]

8. All is good..

[Tom Rinaldo]

9. Some day during the 2030 primary wars on DU

Some old timer here with a membership dating all the way back to 2014, will reflect on the good old days at DU when we were blessed to have class acts like Omaha Steve posting here regularly.

[madfloridian]

26. Kind and true words, Tom.

[tavernier]

10. Oh heck,

I post totally incoherent stuff every wine Wednesday, and usually no one even notices.

[dorkzilla]

27. Hahaha! I may have done that once or twice!

Usually during the debates...the drinking games are murder on the liver.

[SusanaMontana41]

74. I notice!

And take notes!

[tavernier]

76. As long as you don't take pictures!

[SusanaMontana41]

97. No worries. If I decide to post 'em,

it'll be someplace private.

Like Democratic Underground.

[druidity33]

11. I Appreciate you OS

as a Union steward i look for your posts. THANK YOU for putting up with DU enough to offer us your thoughts. I know i'm not the only one who appreciates your knowledge when it comes to Unions and Dem Party politics.... keep on posting, dementia or not. Don't worry we'll tell you what we think is crazy!



K&R

[hifiguy]

12. Glad to see you back, sir.

You are one of DU's best.

[magical thyme]

13. it's ok, OS. give yourself a break, but don't stay away too long.

if DU gets to be too much, just trash the GDP forum, hang out in Bernie's place and the pet group, and some of the other less contentious places.

We need you

[retrowire]

15. Yes OS

Let Gentleman Cat make your day.

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[retrowire]

14. OS is back!

Yaaay!

You're a gentleman Steve.

[MissDeeds]

16. So glad you're back, OS

[roguevalley]

17. bless you, steve. welcome back

[rurallib]

18. You are a class act, Sir, and I salute you

My heart goes out to you for what you are going through.

And let me add a huge thanks for making and keeping us aware of the labor struggle.

[Scuba]

19. We love ya Steve!!!

[femmocrat]

20. Welcome back, Steve.

YOU are a class act.

Hope you feel like yourself again soon.

[Divernan]

75. What she said! Welcome back - glad to see you posting.

[GoneOffShore]

21. Well done, sir. Well said.

Stay strong.

[DFW]

22. Posts like this distinguish the good eggs from the eggs

Well done!

I never intentionally visit either group (though I have responded to posts on the home page without looking to see which group they came from), but I get that things get heated--as in active lava flow.

In your condition, it must get withering. Obviously, you have the capacity to cool down. As they might say in Brooklyn, that's what distinguishes a man from a Mensch.

[AtomicKitten]

23. You're a class act, O-Steve

[yardwork]

24. That is a real, true apology from a true gentleman.

[FailureToCommunicate]

25. Hang in there, DU needs you!

[williesgirl]

28. We all need, like and respect you, Steve. That horrible

Illness won't change that!

[tularetom]

29. You're a mensch and a genuine human being

And we need more like you around here.

[Paka]

30. K&R

Stay strong OS, we need you here.

[dorkzilla]

31. You're one of the good ones OS

We all go haywire every now and then and you've got a helluva burden to carry. Take care of yourself and know you're loved and respected by many here.

[handmade34]

32. ...

[ALBliberal]

33. A study in courage thank you OS

[skepticscott]

34. So what exactly does it mean when you say

"This will happen again"? Does that mean you expect to be posting more pictures painting Hillary Clinton as a Nazi, but that you'll have no control over your actions?

Just wondering...

[Omaha Steve]

36. Unknown what I might do

And it will only get worse. You are correct on the control part.

http://www.theaftd.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/Fast-Facts-Final-11-12.pdf

Frontotemporal degeneration is characterized by progressive atrophy of several different areas of the
brain, particularly the frontal and/or temporal lobes, the parts of the brain that control “executive
functions” such as decision-making, personality, social behavior and language.

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[Omaha Steve]

44. Probably depends on what I'm mad about when it happens is the best answer I can give

Eventually I will lose the ability to speak or communicate in anyway. I have plans for before it gets that bad.

Here is the post where I told the DU in May about my FTD: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026641619

[Logical]

50. Wow, lighten the fuck up. nt

[Paulie]

40. Here you go

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontotemporal_dementia

[Live and Learn]

73. My condolences to you on your loss

of ability to feel any empathy.

[kath]

84. Wow. What an assholish response. Shame on you.

SMH

[NuclearDem]

93. Involuntary changes in personality and lowered inhibitions are symptoms of frontotemporal dementia.

He's saying these kinds of episodes are not in his control, which they wouldn't be with his condition.

[rhett o rick]

94. You just can't help yourself can you. Show a little class and empathy. nm

[11 Bravo]

96. Do a little research. Then apologize.

[niyad]

35. so glad to see you back, steve. just know that we are all here for you/with you. you

are a very-much loved and cherished member of this community.

[LiberalElite]

38. Glad to hear from you again

[Mira]

39. I am beside myself with happy that you are back n/t

[DhhD]

42. Glad you are back OS.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

43. Thank you, Steve. We love you and you are in my thoughts! We'll get through this...together. nt

[fadedrose]

45. A bit bewildered

but glad you're back to your computer in DU...

We need you Steve. You're something like a mascot....

[virgdem]

46. I am very happy that you are back...

you are an integral part of DU and too important to us to leave. Welcome back!!

[SoapBox]

47. It takes a big man to apologize.

You have my full respect Steve.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

48. You're tops in my book, Omaha Steve.

[R. P. McMurphy]

49. Glad you're back

God bless you Steve.

[NCarolinawoman]

51. Yes, a class act!

Anyone who has a soft spot for animals as you and Marta have, are #1 in my book. Always and forever.

[Samantha]

52. Wonderful, wonderful

It is a great thing.

Sam

[BainsBane]

53. Thank you.

[Omaha Steve]

54. No thank you

I wouldn't blame you if you didn't accept my apology.

[herding cats]

55. Nice apology, OS.

It's good to see you back.

[WillyT]

56. We Love You OS... And Only Have The Tiniest Hint At What You're Going Through... But We Love You...

Don't let the ignorant hater get to you.

We have your back.

[840high]

61. Yes we do.

[mnhtnbb]

57. I am so glad you are back.

I understand--from personal experience--the challenges you are facing.

Hugs to you, OS!

[DebJ]

58. I'm glad you are here, Omaha Steve. I don't 'follow' many names on DU,

but you joined within a year of me joining, and whenever I see a post by you, I know I want to read it. Your name brings good happy vibes in my head from my non-specific memories over the years. There are less than a handful of posters I can relate to that way, and I've been on DU at least lurking since 2003.

Also, my Mom, who just passed away on September 1st, was diagnosed with dementia earlier this year. Not FTD specifically, not Alzheimers, but scans showed her brain was literally dying and disappearing. Unless you love someone with dementia, and spend a good deal of time with them, you just can't know what it is, you just can't grasp and really feel it.

I'm really fond of you and I'm glad you are here.




On edit: My Dad was just diagnosed with dementia also, in August, and since Mom's passing, he's getting worse. But they are/were in their 80s.

[still_one]

59. Steve, we all get too passionate at times, and wish we had expressed ourselves differently.

You are a good guy, and DU and labor is fortunate to have you

[AuntPatsy]

60. No worries :)

[Downwinder]

62. Steve, Keep posting.

I have had a spattering of your symptoms from MS. DU has been excellent therapy.

[Pharaoh]

63. We Love you here Steve~!

[closeupready]

64. You could do this 100 times, and as long as you stay liberal,

I'd welcome you back every time.

K&R

[Lunabell]

65. Glad you are back OS

You have a lot to deal with right now. Thank you for sharing your journey and know that your DU friends are there for you.

[renate]

67. You are a gentleman

Very well done. Much to you.

[lovemydog]

68. I'm sorry you're going though this, Omaha Steve.

I like and respect you, and I understand that FTD is difficult.

Thank you for all your great posts here at DU.

You're a good person.

Please take care of yourself.

[passiveporcupine]

69. Good Move Steve

Take care babe.

[emulatorloo]

71. Steve, you're a good man.

My thoughts are with you. Take extra good care of yourself.

[flamingdem]

72. Thank you for sharing this Steve

I watched the whole film having never heard about this before.

[mhatrw]

77. Oh my God, a Clinton campaign operative caught a good faith mistake you made!

Who cares?

Life is short.

No one is perfect.

[NaturalHigh]

78. Best of luck to you. Feel better soon.

[blackspade]

79. That sucks so bad.

Sorry that you have to deal with it.

[Laser102]

80. I'm sorry for your trouble. I know how hard it is to cope with something out of your control.

You have a lot of friends and support here. Keep posting.

[malthaussen]

81. Anyone who knows you knows of your decency.

The odd aberration here or there should make no never-minds; if it does, it reflects on he who judges, not the judged.

-- Mal

[KT2000]

82. It's OK!

Believe me - I understand.

[Lifelong Protester]

83. Sorry you're going through this

I hope our "being here" will help a bit.

[trof]

85. Steve: Thank you for postig the video.

I had no idea.
You have done us a great service for bringing this to our attention.
I wish you all the best.
trof

[bettyellen]

86. Appreciate this Steve. Please take care of yourself! GDP is a rough place.

[mmonk]

87. Glad you're back.

[mythology]

88. Add me to the list of people saying nice things

It takes a big person to apologize sincerely.

[OhioChick]

89. You're a good person, Steve

[uppityperson]

90. Thank you Steve, best wishes to you and thank you for all your hard work keeping DU up on

labor issues.

[Major Hogwash]

91. You're the best!! No wonder everyone here respects your opinion!

You are definitely the best spokesman the unions have ever had here at the DU!!

[NuclearDem]

92. Steve, anyone who knows you knows that wasn't you.

FTD is a monster. The apology is wholly unnecessary, but entirely welcome.

[No Vested Interest]

95. Thank you for this apology, Steve.

Even when ill, one can say or do hurtful things.
When that happens, an apology is in order.
I'm glad and grateful that you have risen to that occasion.

DU is family. Family stick together and forgives as necessary and moves on.
You, Steve, are an important part of the DU family, and we want you here with us, contributing as you do, to our awareness, and to support one another.

Thank you for being you, Steve.

[zeemike]

98. Don't worry Steve we stand with you

Even when things get tough.

[Uncle Joe]

99. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for sharing, Omaha Steve.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

100. Aw, shit - no problems, man! Relax!