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brooklynite

(94,592 posts) Fri Feb 9, 2024, 11:37 AM Feb 9

Is it me or do folks here seem somewhat ranty of late? [View all]

No problem with disagreeing with decisions but angry venting doesn’t seem to accomplish much.

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Is it me or do folks here seem somewhat ranty of late? [View all] brooklynite Feb 9 OP

Seriously 😑 Emile Feb 9 #1

Anger is a natural response... Think. Again. Feb 9 #2

One of the lessons of politics I've learned... brooklynite Feb 9 #8

I think that's exactly what's happening here mountain grammy Feb 9 #16

Yes, but... Think. Again. Feb 9 #21

One of the lessons in life I've learned... MiHale Feb 9 #30

Perhaps so, but I don't share that irritation with everyone around me. brooklynite Feb 9 #42

Who isn't getting up to fight? Tree-Hugger Feb 9 #58

Anger can have a negative impact on one's health and mental well being Kaleva Feb 9 #44

Sharing legitimate emotions... Think. Again. Feb 9 #47

Especially if it gets people to take positive actions Kaleva Feb 9 #48

Seems like the mean ones live to old age around here. Emile Feb 9 #54

Give her a big happy kiss and hug for me! Think. Again. Feb 9 #62

Perhaps because they are not well-connected contented millionaires dalton99a Feb 9 #3

And yet here I am working day after day to get Democrats elected. brooklynite Feb 9 #9

It's just you BannonsLiver Feb 9 #4

I beg leave to withdraw! Easterncedar Feb 9 #6

Lol BannonsLiver Feb 9 #7

Sorry! Easterncedar Feb 9 #26

He answered a question. Emile Feb 9 #10

Ok. I should take my own advice Easterncedar Feb 9 #25

I wish I'd thought to pretend I was joking Easterncedar Feb 9 #57

Don't feel bad. TwilightZone Feb 9 #61

Thank you. That was kind. Easterncedar Feb 9 #63

Rec'd BeyondGeography Feb 9 #18

True. I think the stress is showing. Easterncedar Feb 9 #5

Yup. It's an outlet for frustration but after awhile it's just tiresome. Ocelot II Feb 9 #11

There is only so long stress can go on Maeve Feb 9 #12

It can be challenging to avoid. limbicnuminousity Feb 9 #13

I know I am. SarahD Feb 9 #14

So many unresolved issues affecting the survival of democracy Fiendish Thingy Feb 9 #15

Unrealistic expectations didn't help. TwilightZone Feb 9 #17

I've said it before, and I'll say it again Fiendish Thingy Feb 9 #31

Agreed. TwilightZone Feb 9 #35

Yes, we accept what we want to believe. Ocelot II Feb 9 #37

The liberals asked some of the most pointed questions. TwilightZone Feb 9 #41

Abortion is health care (medical practice/nurse practice) Each state has their own medical/nurse practice act. LeftInTX Feb 9 #45

The most enjoyment I've gotten out of politics in months was the 14th Amendment hearing Sympthsical Feb 9 #52

Better than pretentious from my pov anyhow. boston bean Feb 9 #19

But how can we mere mortals Bettie Feb 9 #22

Or making predictions on primary outcomes Doc Sportello Feb 9 #38

Scolding posts about what others are saying on DU senseandsensibility Feb 9 #49

DU is exactly the right place to gripe our way MOMFUDSKI Feb 9 #20

I've been around here since the beginning of DU Stuckinthebush Feb 9 #23

I'll start with, a lot of people here are like myself, not understanding how our court system works! It goes from there bluestarone Feb 9 #24

It is you. People on DU have ALWAYS been ranty. Caliman73 Feb 9 #27

Angry venting ... well, it, umm.... vents. That is very valuable to some. Scrivener7 Feb 9 #28

Some times it takes anger venting to get your point across. republianmushroom Feb 9 #29

I see it as an opportunity to share our world view cachukis Feb 9 #32

Often, you can tell if rant..just from the title..you choose..get in the mix, or asiliveandbreathe Feb 9 #33

WTF? KPN Feb 9 #34

In fairness, there's a lot to rant about. TwilightZone Feb 9 #36

Well, Comey'ed once shame on you... yorkster Feb 9 #39

LOL! FHRRK Feb 9 #40

It's good for the soul. zanana1 Feb 9 #43

I ranted here yesterday about the Special Counsel. I like to be able to rant where I can be anonymous at times. LeftInTX Feb 9 #46

Thank you for the chuckles.. I love a bit of humor in light of the shit show going on with DOJ & cult fans in power msfiddlestix Feb 9 #50

I believe that Luttig, Tribe and the many other legal experts were gab13by13 Feb 9 #51

yes Celerity Feb 9 #59

Recommended. H2O Man Feb 9 #53

It's you. spanone Feb 9 #55

Oh no, Vice President Kamala Harris gab13by13 Feb 9 #56

Yeah, instead of venting... Tree-Hugger Feb 9 #60

You win the thread. Scrivener7 Feb 9 #65

I'm just confused about how people are getting upset that the media keeps talking about yesterday's report... My Sweet Summer Feb 9 #64

It's a DU tradition. TwilightZone Feb 9 #67

I agree. It's the same talking point that has been used against Biden since 2020. My Sweet Summer Feb 10 #68

THANK YOU for posting a 'rant', brooklynite--- or what passes for DemocraticPatriot Feb 9 #66