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In reply to the discussion: How about a SINCERE WilliamPitt Appreciation Thread? [View all]Orrex
(63,760 posts)182. Ho-hum.
When you have to play the "it seems like you're not a real liberal" card, as you've done, you come across as the exact kind of bully that Will Pitt's fawning acolytes are so quick to attack. Watch out, or you'll run afoul of that tireless throng.
So you know "reality". Usually, politically liberal posters recognize that they are not blessed with the knowledge of what is reality. Usually those that claim to know and lecture others on the nature of reality really mean "reality as I have defined it."
I imagine that you see it that way, but in fact I was referring to reality as "that which is the case."
If you are able to demonstrate that Will Pitt's bullying, narcissistic GBCWs and factual error are not in fact the case, then I will happily recant. I have a well-established history on DU of admitting when I'm wrong, so I do not fear error. Can you say the same?
But let's cut to the chase here, since you have appointed yourself the gatekeeper of suitable conversation on DU. Tell me exactly what you will permit me to discuss, and which subjects you will permit me to find objectionable. I'm sure that things will all run smoothly once you've explained the rules to me.
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Butted heads with him more than once, but still respect him and hate to see him go.
NuclearDem
Jul 2015
#2
Yes, that would vastly improve DU but for some reason, it seems to only get worse.
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#120
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
Yes, I've been told that caring for other human beings is a 'pollyanna' thing, but never by
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#166
Ah yes the rational that certain people or posts "invite mockery". That's saying that some
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#168
I don't condone mockery by anyone and including myself. I have done it and it was wrong.
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#174
So you know "reality". Usually, politically liberal posters recognize that they are
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#180
Actually the Admin's have very good guidelines. The Community Standards are straight forward. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#183
It's really simple, for Liberals anyhow, you don't have to go to all this trouble
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#194
I like WilliamPitt. He was an asset to DU, but then. I like folks with all sorts of opinions
peacebird
Jul 2015
#18
Thank you! I haven't been on as much recently. Life in 3D has taken priority over the interwebs....
peacebird
Jul 2015
#20
We can appreciate that he is HONEST even when, and we have, disagreed with him.
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#129
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
It's the first time I have ever seen anyone USE a really nice DU tradition for such
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#137
Thank you, I don't like game players either, and great minds think alike, see
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#35
First read his book about the war in Iraq. Have had great respect for him ever since. DU is not
jwirr
Jul 2015
#39
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 may have been the first, but you were by no means the ONLY one to recognize what
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#141
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
I have made my mistakes for sure. I have been banned from the Hillary group, deservedly so.
Dustlawyer
Jul 2015
#76
Thanks for this post, MMM. Tributes to long time DUers should come from people
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#94
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Thank you, MrMickeysMom!
Enthusiast
Jul 2015
#108
And a sincere appreciation for you and this thread. While I don't always agree and
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#185
How is posting the difference between liberals and non-liberals insulting?
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#187
You make my case. For example your rationalization for name calling is that I deserve it therefore
rhett o rick
Jul 2015
#191
Show where I wrote anything that's not true. I'll be glad to correct the record.
Octafish
Jul 2015
#202
Show where I wrote anything that's not true. I'll be glad to correct the record.
Octafish
Jul 2015
#206