There's Only One SwampRat, And I'm Glad He's On Our Side !!!

[WillyT]

:shrug:

[Hepburn]

1. Love me some Swamp Rat!

:loveya:

http://www.seedsofdoubt.com/swamprat/

[rateyes]

2. That's a DUzy, WillyT...

Yeah, gotta love that swamprat.

[Mags]

3. you folks have gone lower then I would have ever expected for a Democrat. I just

can't believe your a true Dem.

[smiley_glad_hands]

6. Look in the mirror long and hard with that statement. eom

[kid a]

14. is this worth going through my ignore?

If so, who is that?

[tishaLA]

21. no it's not. not at all. n/t

[smiley_glad_hands]

22. No, its not. Just Hill supporters projecting again. eom

[L0oniX]

29. Ah ...a new entry into my ignore hall of flame ....Mags

[SoCalDem]

31. click on "printer friendly" to see it

But it's probably not even worth that effort :rofl:

we all know the drill by now..


the POLLLLLLLLs The POLLLLLLLs

UP 400% OVERNIGHT...

THERE WERE SNIPERS

[JoFerret]

66. Absolutely not

..keep out all possible opposing ideas.

(Is it really that difficult to imagine that democrats of good will - as intelligent and caring and capable as you - can arrive at a different conclusion about who should be president?)

[WillyT]

7. Democratic Intervention... Step One: Have A Fucking Sense Of Humor !!!

Seriously... your underwear won't bind up so much if you just relax.

:shrug:

[Zhade]

9. Says the person who supports a proven liar.

Still ducking snipers, ace?

[mcctatas]

11. Really?

this is the post that sent you over the edge? Seriously?...
apparently the outrage bar is set pretty low. :eyes:

[rateyes]

12. What's a "true Dem" Mags?

And, tell my how Hillary is one. :puke:

[kid a]

16. gotcha

[JoFerret]

67. Before jeering - listen

Is it really that difficult to imagine that democrats of good will - as intelligent and caring and capable as you - can arrive at a different conclusion about who should be president?

[rateyes]

70. That question is the reason that I asked Mags who is a "true Dem?"

[JoFerret]

79. Check out your response #17

true dem?

[rateyes]

17. Look at Hillary, she's gone so low she's at rock bottom. nt

[Window]

36. Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon wheel rut.

[Ichingcarpenter]

23. Oh, another.... "you folks"..... thread!!!...... I love the last one you did!

We do remember that one don't we everybody? Something about colour and it wasn't yellow.

[Window]

32. Now, that is funny coming from you.

:rofl:

[TahitiNut]

59. What condescending, pretentious claptrap!

Good grief! :puke:

[dionysus]

75. it's "you're"... "you're"... at least try not to spell like freeper...

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[MADem]

86. Well, it's pretty clear

Clinton supporters just aren't welcome here. And according to this bunch, they aren't "true Dems" either.

I'm guessing a lot of these "true Dems" will be gone if/when they get their way, or the Convention makes a call, whichever comes first.

I am a bit surprised at this, too. We're well past the tipping point.

[ExPatLeftist]

90. "According to this bunch..."

Never forget that each post originates from ONE person.

There is no hive mind. Time to give up the overly simplistic delusions and realize that we are all individuals. Not all people that wear the same type of shoes think alike, nor all that choose the same candidate.

I welcome any and all other opinions except those that lump me into a group before I have even spoken. There are plenty of Obama supporters whose posts I deplore.

It is easy to paint everyone with the same huge brush, but it is also incorrect and immature.

[MADem]

92. No. Not one person.

This IS a theme, this IS a mob, and most of the vitriol comes from total strangers who have been here between a few weeks and a few months.

And apparently, it's "OK."

I don't broad brush lightly, but when the shoe fits....

[ExPatLeftist]

96. I am saying that each post comes from ONE person

and that is a simple fact. While it may be easier for you to generalize, the fact that the posts were written by individuals means that you have to deal with them one at a time (and FWIW I have seen plenty of BS and worse from BOTH sides around here).

You need to take it up with the individuals that post them, not those that share a certain trait or choice with them.

I do not think that all Muslims are terrorists. Some are, and they make a lot of noise. But the vast majority are peaceful. Similarly, just because you hear a vocal group of idiots that cannot compose themselves in a proper discussion (which you are not helping in the least, BTW) and those people happen to support Obama, that does not mean all or most Obama supporters are like that.

There are nuts and assholes that support any candidate, ever. Just because I happen to support a candidate (which by definition means that he/she will have nuts and vocal assholes that also support him/her) does not mean that I bear responsibility for their posts. Screw 'em, they got nothing more to do with me than anyone else.

So you can keep your conveniently imaginary one-size-fits-all shoe, it doesn't fit me.

[MADem]

97. And when they all say the same thing....well, whatever.

I only generalize because there are more than a few lockstep nitwits here. They're new, they're mean, and they have an agenda. And they post a LOT, and it's all the same shit.

And they may all be the SAME fucking individual, for all I know.

Your Muslim Terrorist example kinda sucks. There are Christian and Jewish and Ye Of Little Or No Faith Terrorists, too. To be a terrorist, you don't have to be a Muslim.

I'm not talking about the universe of ALL OBAMA supporters. Just the universe HERE, on DU. There IS a theme, it's shopped by a substantial numbers of so-called Obama supporters, who come off more like disruptors and misogynists.

And if it doesn't "fit" you, don't wear it.

[ExPatLeftist]

98. Quit trying to shove it on me, then.

Posts like yours are part of what is breaking DU down as well.

An attitude of "us vs. them" rather than realizing that people are all individuals. If you think a certain group is conspiring to spam here then find out for sure and report on it. But posts like yours only add to the bile and very much do come off as if you are bashing all Obama supporters for... ironically... bashing Hillary supporters (and the wheel spins on eternally - with your help pushing it)...

And give me a break about the Muslim comment - I was trying to hand you a mirror so that you could possibly see the danger of generalizations - just as some ignorant people view terrorism as related to Muslims. I guess that instead of handing it to you, I must have thrown that mirror over your head - sorry about that.

[MADem]

99. Shove, schmuv. You make your own choices to accept or reject.

Stop trying to blame me because now you're feeling bad.

I don't visit here as much anymore. It's an unfriendly place, that doesn't tolerate dissent against the Anointed One. And that's just the truth. Vitriol and intolerance are the appetizer and the main course.

You should know who you're talking to before you make "Muslim" comments, too....some people don't take kindly to 'examples,' used poorly. Stereotyping sucks.

[ExPatLeftist]

103. "Stereotyping sucks"

Was EXACTLY my point. The irony piles on.

That is what flew over your head. I was using an example of what I would consider an obvious ignorant stereotype to point out your own less conspicuous ignorant stereotype.

From a logical standpoint, I cannot imagine how you took my statement "Not all Muslims are terrorists" and twisted it to "All terrorists are Muslims". That is just pure fallacy. It seems that your knee may be jerking just a bit... If you think that I "need to know" who I am talking to before using the word "Muslim" or pointing out one of many ignorant stereotypes associated with Islam, then you and I will have to disagree. I point out ignorant stereotypes where I see them. Hence, the reason I answered your post.

I do not feel bad in the least, I also have no clue where you got that. But then, you seem quite practiced in both assumption and stereotyping.




Edit: Yet another example of a skewed and illogical attitude - you say that "this place will not tolerate" dissension against Obama (apparently). Bullshit. This place is a website. It could give a damn. The people running it have no stated slant, nor a perceived one (and kudos to them for that). There are PEOPLE here (individuals, not stereotypes, remember) that are pretty much going to give people crap no matter what they say or who they support. I am sure that you are just more sensitive to it when directed at you, because it exists in every view (and you dish out at least some yourself, as evidenced here).


"With an eye for an eye, we all go blind" - Gandhi

[MADem]

104. It ain't stereotyping when nine out of ten in a group do the same fucking thing, though.

Nine out of ten here at DU do. Nine out of ten Muslims aren't terrorists, though.

If you don't feel bad, then stop crying.

[ExPatLeftist]

107. Show me your study with the 90% rate.

Or will you admit that this is just an anecdotal impression with a somewhat random number tacked to it? Using stats that you pull out of your ass can be dangerous.

And I am not crying. I was just trying to have a civil conversation with someone of an opposing view, and point out that your stereotyping is not helping things here. IMO if you are having a problem with 90% of the people around you, the problem is not necessarily all theirs...

And what is your point, exactly? That it is "OK" to stereotype if the ratio is high enough? If 80% were assholes, would that make your stereotype OK? What is the cutoff point, anyway? So much for "Stereotyping sucks" - seems like your real attitude is "Stereotyping is OK UNLESS the ratio involved is under X%"... Sound about right? Just tell me what the X is so I can keep up with the New Logic.


BTW are you now trying to paint me as a bigot because I used the word "Muslim"? Just silly. I suppose that you felt the need to tell me that "Nine out of ten Muslims aren't terrorists" after I had already said "The vast majority are peaceful", and made exactly the opposite point that you are trying to paint on me. I am no doctor, but I think that is a symptom of kneejerkitis or perhaps even outrageoholism.

[MADem]

116. You can count posts just as well as the next person.

Go on, do it. You'll see. It's quite vicious here if you don't like Kool Aid and aren't part of the Believe Crowd.

It's not stereotyping when it's true. Your Muslim example sucked, because it wasn't true. My DU example is how things are.

I'm one of the few who hasn't packed up and left entirely...though I don't come round much, these days.

[JVS]

114. Do your boycott thing again! That will teach us!

[Kurovski]

95. It's "you're". You keep misspelling it. Repeatedly.

I can't believe you're a Dem with such a glaring error in spelling. :-) Kidding.

[liam_laddie]

102. "your"?? You are = you're

jaysus, are there any teachers left who teach spelling?? Not directed at Mags personally, but just to say that I'm amazed how much mizpelling happens around here. Well, "moran" is okay. LOL and so forth...

[WyldRogue]

105. Hmm...

... I'd want to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Goddess Ignorica

[Hepburn]

4. Oh, look...IGNORED is talking to you!

[rateyes]

13. Yeah, if you don't agree with Mags you can't be a "true dem".

[Name removed]

24. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[sniffa]

5. Word

:loveya:

[mzmolly]

8. Brilliant

as usual!

[gateley]

10. One of your best! nt

[JoFerret]

15. Stop being DIVISIVE

SwampRat was always a democrat. THAT is our side.

[mcctatas]

18. actually, I have it on pretty good authority that he started out

as a member of the whig party;)

[JoFerret]

26. I heard that rumor too, but then I heard

...he was actually a leveller. Or was it a chartist?


There is also a scurrilous rumor that he is an....shush...an...



American citizen.

[SoCalDem]

33. I always took him for the Free Rodent Party

:)

the Bull Moose Party had all those big hooves..

[Ichingcarpenter]

19. He's my friend I'm happy to say

His writings are on the same par as his graphics...... Brilliant!!

Yeah, I'm damn glad he's on the side of the left and progressives.

[The Doctor.]

20. He's da' man!

[JuniperLea]

25. Swampy is one of my favorite people here...

We don't always agree, but that has nothing to do with my admiration for a fine talent and a brillant sense of humor!

[mythyc]

27. scrum-diddly-umptious! Swamp Rat rules

[knixphan]

28. lol

[SoCalDem]

30. If the lemon fits.. you must spritz

:)

[Window]

34. SwampRat is da bomb!!

Love it, love it, love it...best one yet.

:thumbsup: SwampRat

[silverojo]

35. Swamp Rat's wit and photoshopping skills never cease to amaze me

Here we have another instant classic!

[Cha]

37. Perfect Graphic, Swampie!

I knew Obama's campaign would turn this around! B-) So very Poignant.

[Swamp Rat]

38. Way'at y'all!

:hi: :blush:

[WillyT]

39. LOL !!! - Hope This Was Cool With You !!!

:loveya:

[Swamp Rat]

41. I'm not sure I like this much attention.

:D :hug:

[psychmommy]

46. we're looking at your skills swampy.

just letting you know you're appreciated and loved.

[Swamp Rat]

48. There are many truly talented folks here... Me, I'm jus' havin' fun!

:D

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

73. Got any Pat Buckanons, or Joe Scarboro's?

love your "Timmeeh"

[Swamp Rat]

74. Jawol!

:D

[ForeignSpectator]

84. Jawohl Herr SwampRat... Guten Tag!

God this is frightening...

[Swamp Rat]

85. Grüß Gott!!

:D Schön Sie kennen zu lernen. :hi:

[ForeignSpectator]

91. Boy, I am going to have baaad dreams tonight...

:hi: Nice to meet you, too!

And where did you learn Deutsch? Military?

[Swamp Rat]

108. I lived in Austria und Ich habe Familie in München und Köln.

In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus, eins, zwei, g’suffa! :toast:

Mein Deutsch ist sehr schlect. Ich bin besser mit Latein-Basieren Sprachen... is that correct? :D And you?

[ForeignSpectator]

115. Well, my parents, for whatever reason, decided to

emigrate to German-Land and so I got stuck here... ;)

The term would be "romanische Sprachen" but "Latein-basierte Sprachen" is not really wrong.

So you know Spanish, I guess... French, too? Started learning Spanish y a mi, me gusta mucho. (?? :D)

If you happen to visit Cologne some time, tell me, I can be there in 30 minutes... :hi:

[EFerrari]

40. Perfect.

:applause:

K&R

[stevedeshazer]

42. Swampy RULES

I am a hugely bitter fan.

[tnlefty]

43. Good one Swamp Rat!

:thumbsup:

[Raine]

44. Cheers to SwampRat!!!

:thumbsup:

[H2O Man]

45. Nominated.

Swamp Rat is one of DU's greatest treasures.

[tabasco]

47. Some of his latest work is brilliant.

Swamp Rat is great.

[Coexist]

49. I love Swamp Rat!

[shadowknows69]

50. OMG Awesome as always

God damned right, Swampy is as good as it gets here. He's a good lemon...uh er...egg.

[Unbowed]

51. Perfect!

:rofl:

[mod mom]

52. Love his work! Thank you SwampRat!

[MzShellG]

53. OMG. I love SwampRat!

:rofl:

[Usrename]

54. Kick for Swamp Rat

:kick:

[chknltl]

55. Is this the Official SwampRat appreciation thread??? Cool

Count me in.

A day in the DU without SwampRat is like a day without children, puppies or kittens. When one of these four is around to ignite the smiles, the day becomes noticeably brighter.

[Eurobabe]

56. Swampy, you rat! Loves ya!

:loveya:

That is a riot. :rofl: :hi:

[Ichingcarpenter]

57. Digg This at this site

Its called Digg and I use my old name there
I'm in the top 100 in my rating at digg.

I just posted it there

http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Bitter

It will go to the front page and millions will see it.

[Ichingcarpenter]

58. Wow.... another DUer is getting 7 diggs that posted there

Nothing in that section moves that fast.

Swamprat has 5 right now ......

http://digg.com/images/2008_us_elections/upcoming

[Divine Discontent]

60. oh I couldn't agree more

he's posted a couple great ones in my threads, and I'm amazed at his originality that isn't hokey, it's just right - like a nice glass of lemonade.

:toast: to you, Swamp Rat

[Norrin Radd]

61. kr

[Stephanie]

62. Swamp Rat's My Hero!

:loveya:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

63. From the good ole days... cheers to you Swampy!

[HughBeaumont]

72. Oh, that wunnerful President is Sooooo dreamy!!

That one's my favorite SR graphic.

[ClayZ]

64. K and R

Wooo Hooo! SwampRat nails it again!

[EFerrari]

65. Kick

[JoFerret]

68. The mob is out in full force

for this one.

It's a clever pic.
many of the comments are truly ugly.

[leveymg]

69. KNR - That picture's a keeper. Swamp Rat does it again!

[Me.]

71. WOW, Wow, Wow!

K & R

[understandinglife]

76. Thank you SR, once again! Recommended.

Peace,
Bob

[mogster]

77. Yay!

:ROFL: Gotta agree to that ;-)

[windoe]

78. My right brain needs visual aids n/t.

[donheld]

80. Swamprat does some amazing work

He's great.

[here_is_to_hope]

81. K n R for the Rat of the Swamp! n/t

[AnnieBW]

82. Sour puss!

Hey, Swampy... better be preparing a similar one of "sour grapes" soon!

Love ya, Swampy!

:toast:

[mdmc]

83. SWAMPY!

Drivin that AUTOBAHN!

[cui bono]

87. Nice. It's given me an idea...

we should all send Clinton a packet of sugar. :)

[Scurrilous]

88. K & R

:thumbsup:

[man4allcats]

89. Ain't it the truth!

Go SwampRat! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[BumRushDaShow]

93. K&R

:kick:

[Kurovski]

94. Oh for crissakes...

how did I miss this thread?

I apologise for being late.

I loves ya Swampy, you know how much you make me laugh. You've got a gift for the visual joke, and you have a beautiful soul too!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

"No more nipplehaids!"

[Swamp Rat]

109. HAHAHAHA!!!!!

:rofl: :hug:

[Kurovski]

110. You are too good to me.

:hug:

:kick:

[Tresalisa]

100. Kickin' for SwampRat!

:kick: Ausgeseichnet!

:yourock:

[Indenturedebtor]

101. Ditto

Ditto

[Just-plain-Kathy]

106. Wanted to recommend but time ran out...

Three cheers for Swamprat and WillyT!!

:toast:

[EFerrari]

111. Kick

:loveya:

[tiptoe]

112. K & R !

[Kurovski]

113. Kick. (nt)

[calimary]

117. Huge talent, I must say!

I love ALL those Swamp Rat images, although some of 'em can be a little scary (especially the cheney ones)! :scared: