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alarimer

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197. I hate how anyone who doesn't fall in lockstep gets thrown under the bus, here.

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 10:51 AM

Mar 2017

It is absolutely the worst feature of this site and contrary to critical thinking.

You can agree or disagree with someone at any given point. It is by no means necessary to throw them out altogether. That kind of intolerance in liberals, who should know better, bothers me.

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I love me some William Rivers Pitt GOP ass-kickin' [View all] PsychoBabble Mar 2017 OP

Remember this is the guy who called Obama a POS used car salesman. nycbos Mar 2017 #1

It's a simple or lazy mind that refuses to separate the art from the artist. LanternWaste Mar 2017 #2

A lazy mind is what I'd call blaming Obama for insurance company issues which is what prompted KittyWampus Mar 2017 #4

How dare you. nycbos Mar 2017 #8

Re: well-written and topical editorial nycbos Mar 2017 #5

Meh! ProfessorGAC Mar 2017 #7

Coining the phrase "POS used car salesman" is most certainly NOT "art" from an "artist". George II Mar 2017 #46

This isn't art, it's political discussion. And the context of his piece , pnwmom Mar 2017 #71

. Skittles Mar 2017 #89

I separate the scam from the artist. NCTraveler Mar 2017 #121

That's absolutely disgusting. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #13

Do you believe that William Rivers Pitt possesses reverse infallibility? Jim Lane Mar 2017 #27

I believe that a leftist keyboard warrior... nycbos Mar 2017 #29

As Gore Vidal wrote, "Who knows through what door wisdom will walk?" Jim Lane Mar 2017 #38

I never saw that he said that G_j Mar 2017 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author Amimnoch Mar 2017 #205

True that was because he was unhappy with the ACA treestar Mar 2017 #57

I remember it well as I had respected him to that point mcar Mar 2017 #87

And as if the health plans available before the ACA treestar Mar 2017 #97

Right? mcar Mar 2017 #99

pit also had a Stupid OP calling President Obama a Cha Mar 2017 #106

He became a huge ODSer mcar Mar 2017 #108

Yes, the "false equivalence" was his bread and butter.. Cha Mar 2017 #111

We won, but we all lost mcar Mar 2017 #115

You're right, mcar.. We Won Cha Mar 2017 #125

He's NO DEMOCRAT!! Is it unfair for me to hate that son-of-a-bitch? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #119

Who does he think he is? Ann Coulter? Michelle Malkin? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #122

+1, then he bashed HRC and voted 3rd party... he doesn't sound like a dem to me. uponit7771 Mar 2017 #135

pitt owns a chunk of trump.. and all the other little footstompers who Cha Mar 2017 #178

Plus a thousand or so Hekate Mar 2017 #100

Thanks Hekate mcar Mar 2017 #102

Thanks for calmly providing the recap, mcar. brer cat Mar 2017 #112

The OP was bad mcar Mar 2017 #114

No, it was because he hadn't done his research and he ended up having egg on his face. nt JTFrog Mar 2017 #155

He was a 3rd party advocate during the election. He's not much of an ally. n/t pnwmom Mar 2017 #164

So are the Freedom Caucus House members on the same side. MineralMan Mar 2017 #190

This message was self-deleted by its author SixString Mar 2017 #79

he was in crisis mode, over his wife's serious illness Skittles Mar 2017 #90

He got a LOT of sympathy for that, as I recall, and much valuable advice. But he was too busy... Hekate Mar 2017 #105

he was upset and let his anger get the best of him Skittles Mar 2017 #107

He is not a child mcar Mar 2017 #118

yes, only children lose it Skittles Mar 2017 #169

... mcar Mar 2017 #116

Thread win Orrex Mar 2017 #191

F**k William Rivers "Used Car Salesman POS" Pitt. Glad he doesn't post here anymore. n/t Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #3

Yup absolutely. nycbos Mar 2017 #6

+1 grantcart Mar 2017 #76

WOW !! This is the dude who posted that?!?!?! ....... yeah fuck him!! He bashed Hillary too !!! uponit7771 Mar 2017 #129

He & his compatriots migrated over to JPR, and I hope they stay there. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #144

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2017 #145

Why does that not surprise me one bit. nt JTFrog Mar 2017 #157

Thank you. we can do it Mar 2017 #160

Is he the abusive "journalist" I've heard about? nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #9

I know William Rivers Pitt personally, and I can tell you he is the real deal. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #10

He shit on Hillary in the election too. Seems like a pattern. nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #11

And your point? CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #12

He is clearly not an intelligent thinker. LexVegas Mar 2017 #14

Oh my. That is just patently not true. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #18

agreed Champion Jack Mar 2017 #26

Intelligent writers know now to avoid using Purple Prose and needless distracting tangents. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #31

Agreed. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #45

Don't you actually mean... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #51

Yes, and excellent job! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #56

I'm a professional writer/editor too mcar Mar 2017 #81

I'm impressed! betsuni Mar 2017 #86

OMG that's awesome ismnotwasm Mar 2017 #101

! brer cat Mar 2017 #113

Another professional editor chiming in to agree frazzled Mar 2017 #70

I'd edit too. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #74

One of my mentors taught me to mcar Mar 2017 #83

Same here. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #91

Yep! mcar Mar 2017 #92

Journalism 101. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #117

Ernest Hemingway: OilemFirchen Mar 2017 #59

He's a lot better melman Mar 2017 #177

Who? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #179

Yep. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #181

I can always tell when people are talking about me. Orrex Mar 2017 #193

You're probably correct. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #196

So he didn't like Obama, he didn't like Clinton, just how long is that "didn't like" list? George II Mar 2017 #47

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2017 #146

I agree Peggy sellitman Mar 2017 #104

He shat on both Obama and Hillary. His judgement is questionable. That is the point. n/t pnwmom Mar 2017 #72

Agree. we can do it Mar 2017 #161

He was also an abusive Texasgal Mar 2017 #198

Somehow I missed those particular things -- thanks for the mention. n/t pnwmom Mar 2017 #211

He threatened to beat a homeless woman... he's a blowhard. tenderfoot Mar 2017 #16

William Rivers Pitt threatened to BEAT A HOMLESS WOMAN?? Good lord, WHY??!! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #34

He is an intelligent thinker. nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #36

Well, perhaps she "had her faults" and that was his way of "pointing them out." NurseJackie Mar 2017 #42

she was fucking annoying but so was he. she annoyed just about everyone JI7 Mar 2017 #183

The whole thing is just so bizarre. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #186

No comparison Lionel Mandrake Mar 2017 #49

You HOPEFULLY don't continue making stupid ass'd mistakes either like bashing HRC and voting 3rd ... uponit7771 Mar 2017 #132

I liked Bernie better but supported Hillary when she was nominated. Lionel Mandrake Mar 2017 #194

Was that his only mistake? Or one of many? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #17

I've secondhand seen the shit he posts on Facebook. He's fairly horrible.nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #19

Everyone makes mistakes, and Will is no exception. I don't keep score, normally. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #20

Well, do you know if he was he banned for that one mistake? Or was it something else? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #24

Yes, he was banned for that. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #25

He apologized to DU for the language he used. It was a half-assed apology at that still_one Mar 2017 #35

The arrogant and self-important assholes rarely give sincere apologies... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #43

Pattern of abusive posts. He is a narcissist of the first order. He judges everyone, grantcart Mar 2017 #78

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2017 #136

He sounds like an alcoholic. I've known the type. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #180

There are happy drunks and there are nasty drunks. This one appears to be the latter. George II Mar 2017 #208

I'm praying for him. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #210

How dare you Peggy! kentuck Mar 2017 #21

Sorry darling! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #22

agree Champion Jack Mar 2017 #28

What herd? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #32

The anti-violence, pro-Democratic Party herd. LexVegas Mar 2017 #206

This message was self-deleted by its author shanti Mar 2017 #66

Did he vote for Hillary in the general election? still_one Mar 2017 #37

He attacked her incessantly. nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #39

I asked the question because someone referred to him as a clear thinker, and based on still_one Mar 2017 #41

The answer is no. sheshe2 Mar 2017 #44

Thanks sheshe, that is what I presumed, but wasn't a 100% sure still_one Mar 2017 #48

You are most welcome. sheshe2 Mar 2017 #65

I believe that is why he was banned, not for calling Obama a POS. Thankfully he got only TWO strikes George II Mar 2017 #50

Yep... sheshe2 Mar 2017 #52

Yes, the homeless woman is why he was banned. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #58

That doesn't sound like someone who's an "intelligent thinker". NurseJackie Mar 2017 #61

It was pretty shocking. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #63

NOPE, he was allowed to post AFTER he threatened to beat up a homeless woman JI7 Mar 2017 #184

He's not banned, just in purgatory of FFR tammywammy Mar 2017 #62

Okay, so he's an asshole and a second-rate hack writer with a thesaurus. What's the big attraction? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #73

He's been banned at least once NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #162

I agree still_one Mar 2017 #165

Wonder how that's worked out for him mcar Mar 2017 #84

He's the kind of person who gave us prez dump. we can do it Mar 2017 #163

You go, Peggy! shanti Mar 2017 #67

I've got mixed feeling about WRP, but when I see an important point well explained, BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2017 #68

+1,000 malaise Mar 2017 #75

+1 leftstreet Mar 2017 #80

+1. . . . n/t annabanana Mar 2017 #96

I'm guessing you must have been unaware of his threats to beat a homeless woman. So... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #123

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2017 #141

+1000. nt LexVegas Mar 2017 #207

Not a fan! Vinnie From Indy Mar 2017 #15

I'm sure the author is thrilled he gets a paycheck for the Presidency he worked so hard for. Starry Messenger Mar 2017 #23

F**k you, William Rivers Pitt, you POS used-car salesman. From my heart and soul, still_one Mar 2017 #30

meh murielm99 Mar 2017 #33

Who? sheshe2 Mar 2017 #40

Is that a reliable site? Wasn't it included in a list of sites that echoed Russian propoganda? Or... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #53

That was the one. George II Mar 2017 #98

Sad...truthout used to have some great articles years ago....but I haven't been there in ages Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #137

Like whoa !! It is, wtf... these bastards are still up to it uponit7771 Mar 2017 #147

WP can be ok when he's pointed in the right direction, but... JHB Mar 2017 #54

To Pitt's credit... OilemFirchen Mar 2017 #55

Practice makes perfect, I guess. Did these threads have a lot of "Please stay!" replies? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #60

Tons. OilemFirchen Mar 2017 #69

HOW MUCH YA WANNA BET he's lurking and reading this RIGHT NOW? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #110

I'll get back to you in "24 business hours"... madinmaryland Mar 2017 #77

DURec leftstreet Mar 2017 #82

The Obama-is-a-Trojan-horse-president-POS-used-car-salesman guy? betsuni Mar 2017 #85

+ infinity! sheshe2 Mar 2017 #103

+1 uponit7771 Mar 2017 #140

Ah, Pitt. Speaking of blaming others, has he apologized for the POSUCS tantrum yet? Hekate Mar 2017 #88

Forgive and forget? PdxSean Mar 2017 #93

so you never forgive Skittles Mar 2017 #109

Only those who've minds have changed and its followed up with the actions, I don't see that out of.. uponit7771 Mar 2017 #134

No thanks. JTFrog Mar 2017 #94

Ew. ismnotwasm Mar 2017 #95

POS Used Car Salesman. Nt NCTraveler Mar 2017 #120

This ought to be good. LWolf Mar 2017 #124

Well, look at this. WRP wrote something without using the word 'fuck' even once. randome Mar 2017 #126

The AHCA failed because: Turbineguy Mar 2017 #127

Or, don't support people who've bashed Obama or the dem candidate like Pitt has done and then voted uponit7771 Mar 2017 #130

Why we have this rule: Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #131

Don't know too many dems calling Obama a POS and bashing HRC and voting 3rd party. His words don't uponit7771 Mar 2017 #133

He's not a Democrat anymore, he voted 3rd Party Starry Messenger Mar 2017 #142

Even ones whose accounts have been FFR'd? Quite frankly, despite what he says, I don't think of.... Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #150

What's FFR'd? Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #151

Flagged for Review. n/t Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #153

Nice try. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #158

He is a Democrat and a pubic figure. Talk Is Cheap Mar 2017 #159

No he's not. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #174

In what sense is he a "public figure"? George II Mar 2017 #199

Public intoxication? LexVegas Mar 2017 #209

Yup. That one made me lose my coffee. "Public Figure"? Where? In what universe? Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #168

It is true in the strange universe where saying things makes it true. betsuni Mar 2017 #182

Will Pitt is as careless & clueless as anyone we know. If he's a public figure, then so are we all. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #187

Indeed. And I guess researchless curse-filled rants makes one a "writer." betsuni Mar 2017 #188

Pitt is NOT a Democratic public figure. MineralMan Mar 2017 #192

Correct. And he bashes Democratic public figures all the time. Orrex Mar 2017 #195

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2017 #138

Me too Generic Other Mar 2017 #156

Me too. N/t Horse with no Name Mar 2017 #173

I've been on DU since the beginning. It's generally the same as it ever was. Except f/ being overrun KittyWampus Mar 2017 #212

A K&R from me too. ms liberty Mar 2017 #167

I like Will Horse with no Name Mar 2017 #171

a lot of so called liberals want republicans in office so they can sell to angry liberals JI7 Mar 2017 #139

You are exactly right. $$$$$$$ Tarheel_Dem Mar 2017 #152

Post removed Post removed Mar 2017 #166

you act like i threatened to kill someone JI7 Mar 2017 #172

Post removed Post removed Mar 2017 #176

The Chris Hedges School of Journalism Starry Messenger Mar 2017 #175

I've heard about that guy before! Foamfollower Mar 2017 #143

he went anti democratic before the primary when he called Obama a piece of shit JI7 Mar 2017 #185

I always assumed he has a pretty severe drinking problem. cwydro Mar 2017 #202

Will, is it you? likesmountains 52 Mar 2017 #148

Who? William769 Mar 2017 #149

.. Cha Mar 2017 #189

I don't miss that guy. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #154

I usually ignored his posts. roamer65 Mar 2017 #170

I hate how anyone who doesn't fall in lockstep gets thrown under the bus, here. alarimer Mar 2017 #197

I understand what you are saying. Texasgal Mar 2017 #201

Can you elaborate on that? Describe this "lockstep" position that someone must fall in line with. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #203

I disagree with your premise. People with oddball views FSogol Mar 2017 #204

Let's see, Pitt did not vote for Hillary in probably the most critical election still_one Mar 2017 #213

This message was self-deleted by its author PsychoBabble Mar 2017 #200