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MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts) Tue Jul 28, 2015, 04:12 PM Jul 2015

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How about a SINCERE WilliamPitt Appreciation Thread? [View all]

I don't like game players on DU…

Sometimes I miss the point of snark or superiority, but I could ALWAYS understand where Will was coming from…

Respectfully,

MrMickeysMom

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How about a SINCERE WilliamPitt Appreciation Thread? [View all] MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 OP

I think he knows I've always respected him. I miss him. BlueJazz Jul 2015 #1

Butted heads with him more than once, but still respect him and hate to see him go. NuclearDem Jul 2015 #2

Hopefully, it was for more than course language... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #6

I sometimes take a cigar as just a cigar nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #3

Sometimes a cigar is bubblegum. Hissyspit Jul 2015 #10

And, sometimes they're... countryjake Jul 2015 #23

Yes, that would vastly improve DU but for some reason, it seems to only get worse. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #120

I don't always agree with him, but he is part of this community Marrah_G Jul 2015 #4

thread? how about an entire forum HFRN Jul 2015 #5

Seriously. These threads are a long wet sloppy kiss NightWatcher Jul 2015 #13

big time drama queening nt HFRN Jul 2015 #15

Good to know that in your one month at DU ... 11 Bravo Jul 2015 #58

please accept my sincere apology HFRN Jul 2015 #62

Wow. You're going to fit in beautifully... sibelian Jul 2015 #82

perhaps so nt HFRN Jul 2015 #83

Choose wisely, I'd suggest. nt sibelian Jul 2015 #91

sounds like a threat nt HFRN Jul 2015 #96

Dear me. sibelian Jul 2015 #99

Sounded like advice to me. Take it or leave it kind of advice. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #118

oh really nt HFRN Jul 2015 #152

Really, yes, that's what I said! sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #170

did you nt HFRN Jul 2015 #173

Yes, I did! sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #189

you sure? nt HFRN Jul 2015 #192

Well, she said she was. sibelian Jul 2015 #200

Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #115

You don't have to be a member to read the board melman Jul 2015 #98

Yes, most of did that for a while before registering, and most also realized they still didn't sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #121

Yes, lots of that, but I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. What are you sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #119

Actually they are a response to a deceptive OP. And there is such a thing as 'thrash thread' sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #116

He hasn't been my cup of tea the last couple of years, but I'll rec this OP. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #7

He will undoubtedly be back.... Left coast liberal Jul 2015 #8

I hope so, and hope a few others take a break. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #126

Then we can undoubtedly look forward to another of his GBCW threads Orrex Jul 2015 #148

There would be no threads like this had someone not decided to post sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #159

GBCW posts are laughably narcissistic and invite mockery Orrex Jul 2015 #160

Really? I always assume that someone, another human being, has been sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #163

Puh-leeze. Orrex Jul 2015 #164

Yes, I've been told that caring for other human beings is a 'pollyanna' thing, but never by sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #166

That's not quite it Orrex Jul 2015 #167

What? YOU verified my assumption re MM. It's always better to have sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #172

Ah yes the rational that certain people or posts "invite mockery". That's saying that some rhett o rick Jul 2015 #168

Show me where you have challenged Will Pitt for his mockery and bullying? Orrex Jul 2015 #169

I don't condone mockery by anyone and including myself. I have done it and it was wrong. rhett o rick Jul 2015 #174

That's simply not consistent with reality Orrex Jul 2015 #176

So you know "reality". Usually, politically liberal posters recognize that they are rhett o rick Jul 2015 #180

Ho-hum. Orrex Jul 2015 #182

Actually the Admin's have very good guidelines. The Community Standards are straight forward. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #183

Then let me draw your attention to the "Alert Abuse" link. Orrex Jul 2015 #184

Why do you care so much about one of tens of thousands of DUers? Why the sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #195

Every time you accuse me of obsession, you reveal volumes about yourself Orrex Jul 2015 #196

It's really simple, for Liberals anyhow, you don't have to go to all this trouble sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #194

So then you must be able to show us where you 'mocked' other DUers who sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #190

Thank you! H2O Man Jul 2015 #9

i said this to somebody else hfojvt Jul 2015 #47

Loved watching that River Dance! passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #81

What happened to william pitt? peacebird Jul 2015 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author bluesbassman Jul 2015 #14

I like WilliamPitt. He was an asset to DU, but then. I like folks with all sorts of opinions peacebird Jul 2015 #18

means you're not a swooner, peacebird Skittles Jul 2015 #105

Here you go, peace bird... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #17

Thank you! I haven't been on as much recently. Life in 3D has taken priority over the interwebs.... peacebird Jul 2015 #20

Heard THAT! MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #32

I'm not sure if your thread is sincere enough. Renew Deal Jul 2015 #12

Okay, let me look further in my black bag... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #16

better Renew Deal Jul 2015 #36

"nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see" hfojvt Jul 2015 #41

IBTL Gormy Cuss Jul 2015 #19

The words were 'carefully chosen'. I remember being instructed by sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #131

Why are we acting like he's really going to stay away? theboss Jul 2015 #21

We can appreciate him now whether he's gonna come back or not. Hissyspit Jul 2015 #61

Very true. NealK Jul 2015 #95

We can appreciate that he is HONEST even when, and we have, disagreed with him. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #129

That OP is nothing more than snark and mockery whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #22

Which one would that be??? MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #25

Mineral Man's whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #29

Oh….. MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #34

Not surprising. [n/t] Maedhros Jul 2015 #56

You mean he posted it for snark?? darkangel218 Jul 2015 #100

Yes, it was intended as an insult, done in his own recommended style of how NOT to sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #135

I recognized that OP for what it was, but recced it to praise Will in spite of MM leveymg Jul 2015 #151

Pro a lot of things Dems are not generally 'pro' and sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #197

There was a wide-ranging discussion leveymg Jul 2015 #198

It's the first time I have ever seen anyone USE a really nice DU tradition for such sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #137

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2015 #24

You're so welcomed, Uncle Joe! MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #65

.. Uncle Joe Jul 2015 #125

Hear, hear! G_j Jul 2015 #26

Wha'd I miss? libodem Jul 2015 #27

See post #17, libodem MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #37

I had seen that libodem Jul 2015 #40

There you go. K&R pa28 Jul 2015 #28

R-E-S-P-E-C-T kpete Jul 2015 #30

Abso-f'ing-lutely. JEB Jul 2015 #31

Here Here.. hlthe2b Jul 2015 #33

Thank you, I don't like game players either, and great minds think alike, see sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #35

KnR to your thread... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #42

Absolutely ornotna Jul 2015 #38

First read his book about the war in Iraq. Have had great respect for him ever since. DU is not jwirr Jul 2015 #39

Good idea. Cleita Jul 2015 #43

Amen and +1000. 7wo7rees Jul 2015 #71

donating to truthout is a good idea. Excellent. nt grasswire Jul 2015 #92

If I came to DU today, I would not stay very long. It used to be interesting sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #139

THANK you for an answered prayer, or at least a strong agnostic HOPE fulfilled carolinayellowdog Jul 2015 #44

You see… what you said there… it's very important... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #52

You may have been the first, but you were by no means the ONLY one to recognize what sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #141

Thank you! Faryn Balyncd Jul 2015 #45

I was sincere when I recced and posted on the other thread, adding my voice 1monster Jul 2015 #46

I favor a 'Really Sincere' thread instead nt HFRN Jul 2015 #48

Me too. I have no idea why it seems like he died or something terrible. Isn't he at Truthout?nt bravenak Jul 2015 #132

The other thread was fun too Android3.14 Jul 2015 #49

K&R Electric Monk Jul 2015 #50

K&R gademocrat7 Jul 2015 #51

Hear, Hear !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2015 #53

I so respect Wlliam Pitt's view of things! ybbor Jul 2015 #54

K&R yuiyoshida Jul 2015 #55

Rats! And I was just starting to like this person too! d_legendary1 Jul 2015 #57

Kicking for Will countryjake Jul 2015 #59

You're welcome, countryjake... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #70

+ Infinity Octafish Jul 2015 #60

... alcibiades_mystery Jul 2015 #63

Well done, MrMickeysMom! Zorra Jul 2015 #64

Why, thank you, Zorra... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #68

People need to understand that talking politics gets heated at times. Dustlawyer Jul 2015 #66

You have a better track record then I, Dust... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #69

I have made my mistakes for sure. I have been banned from the Hillary group, deservedly so. Dustlawyer Jul 2015 #76

One by one they go away. zeemike Jul 2015 #67

Thanks, MrMickeysMom! City Lights Jul 2015 #72

I kicked and Recced the other thread - didn't realize it was a parody riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #73

Yeah… that was kind of subtle... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #77

Not to late to unrec the other thread bahrbearian Jul 2015 #87

Good idea... Will do now nt riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #89

Respect and miss him. LiberalLoner Jul 2015 #74

K&R. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #75

K&R your "K&R." Hissyspit Jul 2015 #78

I love Pitt CaptainTruth Jul 2015 #79

This one I can K&R - thanks - nt TBF Jul 2015 #80

I always understood, too. Hope he 840high Jul 2015 #84

I usually don't participate in "Appreciation Threads". bvar22 Jul 2015 #85

Absolutely! paleotn Jul 2015 #86

So the other one was basically a callout? Kingofalldems Jul 2015 #88

K & R deurbano Jul 2015 #90

Yes. onyourleft Jul 2015 #93

Thanks for this post, MMM. Tributes to long time DUers should come from people sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #94

Will always had thoughtful things to say realFedUp Jul 2015 #97

My first exposure to Will preceded my exposure to DU tech3149 Jul 2015 #101

Never show a bully weakness. Marr Jul 2015 #102

Will is DUs heart and spine Generic Other Jul 2015 #103

+1 deutsey Jul 2015 #150

ME, ME!!! Skittles Jul 2015 #104

... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #122

yeah--a thread from someone who wasn't one of those driving him off! MisterP Jul 2015 #106

I posted in an earlier thread which I thought was sincere. Half-Century Man Jul 2015 #107

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Thank you, MrMickeysMom! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #108

Jesus… I just returned to it... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #123

love Will Pitt, don't leave us! rainy Jul 2015 #109

K&R sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #110

I'm taking you at your word that this is sincere. herding cats Jul 2015 #111

I don't always agree with everything he says, but I bbgrunt Jul 2015 #112

I will miss him. ozone_man Jul 2015 #113

I hope DU is still worth a visit, too, ozone.. MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #124

Sigh TimeToGo Jul 2015 #114

K & R. elias49 Jul 2015 #117

Another K&R. Jim Lane Jul 2015 #127

I am sincerely glad we marched together October 26,2002 against the war underpants Jul 2015 #128

I don't like to see what has always been a really nice DU tradition USED to sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #130

Well, a lot were at first deceived by it... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #133

...! KoKo Jul 2015 #157

Will Pitt and I could fight like two cats in a sack... appal_jack Jul 2015 #134

This looks like the "real" William Pitt Appreciation Thread. Elwood P Dowd Jul 2015 #136

K&R for Will Segami Jul 2015 #138

Exactly. Never any passive-aggressive bullshit... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #140

Thank you. AtomicKitten Jul 2015 #142

THANK YOU! delrem Jul 2015 #143

William Pitt is a man of his word. Helen Borg Jul 2015 #144

That man of his word said goodbye last time, too. Orrex Jul 2015 #177

Oh... But this time his cork has popped Helen Borg Jul 2015 #178

LOL. Orrex Jul 2015 #179

I consider Will my friend , we arrived at DU the same week proud patriot Jul 2015 #145

Word aikoaiko Jul 2015 #146

I Appreciate WillianPitt! marble falls Jul 2015 #147

I'm happy to kick and recommend this sincere Will Pitt appreciation thread. Heidi Jul 2015 #149

negative 1 Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2015 #153

ignore carolinayellowdog Jul 2015 #175

like I care Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2015 #205

Proud to call him a friend... (Nt) rbnyc Jul 2015 #154

After reading WRP's post, I Duval Jul 2015 #155

yes, appreciation should be shown HFRN Jul 2015 #156

Thanks Willie P! And thanks for this MMM. raouldukelives Jul 2015 #158

Recommended. H2O Man Jul 2015 #161

I definitely appreciate you Mr Pitt psychmommy Jul 2015 #162

Kick and R BeanMusical Jul 2015 #165

I'll join this one Spirochete Jul 2015 #171

I Will K & R That Liberal_Dog Jul 2015 #181

And a sincere appreciation for you and this thread. While I don't always agree and rhett o rick Jul 2015 #185

Maybe if you keep posting that it will become true Orrex Jul 2015 #186

How is posting the difference between liberals and non-liberals insulting? rhett o rick Jul 2015 #187

Your straw-man definition of "liberal" is worthless Orrex Jul 2015 #188

You make my case. For example your rationalization for name calling is that I deserve it therefore rhett o rick Jul 2015 #191

I've seen your type before Orrex Jul 2015 #193

You're condescending. Octafish Jul 2015 #199

Meanwhile, you're a tinfoil hatter who panders to sycophants. Orrex Jul 2015 #201

Show where I wrote anything that's not true. I'll be glad to correct the record. Octafish Jul 2015 #202

Sauce for the goose Orrex Jul 2015 #204

Show where I wrote anything that's not true. I'll be glad to correct the record. Octafish Jul 2015 #206

Please don't insult the intent of this thread further... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #203

. stonecutter357 Aug 2015 #207

Hey, well, at least you're sincere - eom MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #208