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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:16 AM Original message |
About the acrimony on DU… |
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Angry Dragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
1. K&R |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
2. I'm not sure how I feel about this either because it's so complicated, |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. +1 It's very complicated and that is why I question the fast movement |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 03:16 PM Response to Reply #2 |
23. That's where I am, too. n/t |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:00 PM Response to Reply #2 |
27. Why I am hoping this is teeth on article seven |
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suffragette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
52. Thanks for this post myrna |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
3. Thanks Jackpine |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:26 AM Response to Original message |
4. Thank you. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
5. I did a journal on the oil aspect yesterday - |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 06:45 PM Response to Reply #5 |
44. I knew Libya had rich oil resources but I didn't know about Gadhafi's plans. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:48 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. I knew very little when I started searching, just a hunch that |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
54. I don't believe this is all about the oil and have posted two OPs which clearly explain why |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
6. I agree. It could be less contentious, but the discussion is invaluable. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
7. DU has become a source of info for our enemies too...our armchair generals(media) often give much |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
8. Thanks for being so opening minded. Now here's what your new opinion should be... |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
10. Yea, but to me some of the pro-war posts have been disgusting |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:55 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. "I don't respect any view point that thinks..." |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:21 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. +1 n/t |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
29. I offer up Kosovo as an example. |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:38 PM Response to Reply #10 |
34. So... you don't being generalized by the "pro war" posters but proceed to generalize them? |
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StarburstClock (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 01:21 AM Response to Reply #10 |
70. Good point, plus I even got bullied for using the term "simple minded" |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
11. Hey, none of that wishy washy stuff around here. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
12. i agree. though.... i dont bother having a discussion with some, cause discussion |
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WingDinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
14. I disagree. We can use all the heat we can muster. |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
15. I will give this a K&R. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
16. exactly right. |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
18. good post |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
19. There is a difference between a discussion and acrimony. |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
20. Dude..... |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
36. Hi DR. Always great to see you online. |
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Flubadubya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
21. Ah, let Jackpine opine... |
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Blue Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
22. K&R |
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snot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
24. Agreed. Also, re- the point about "ad hominem attacks" . . . |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
25. K&R |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
26. Deleted message |
kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:10 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. I'm sorry to hear that nadin... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. We have been able to disagree |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:28 PM Response to Reply #31 |
38. Maybe you need some time to chill. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:34 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Deleted message |
Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:30 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Take a break, lady. |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 07:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. 'Like a pingpong ball in a Taiwanese grudge match' |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:38 PM Response to Reply #30 |
59. Yup... I especially hate to lose the long timers... |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 06:51 PM Response to Reply #26 |
45. I find that an 18 month "sabbatical" helps. |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:08 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. 'Nut !!! |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:43 PM Response to Reply #49 |
73. Doin' OK ... hangin' in there. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:28 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. Welcome Home Nut....Hope all is well w you...:o) |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:44 PM Response to Reply #56 |
74. Aloha, brudda. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:29 PM Response to Reply #45 |
57. Welcome back |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:44 PM Response to Reply #57 |
75. Thanks, luv. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
61. Now there's a familiar screen personna ! |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:45 PM Response to Reply #61 |
76. Tanks! |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:41 PM Response to Reply #45 |
62. Hey hey... now there's a familiar "screen name" |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:45 PM Response to Reply #62 |
77. Gracies |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:42 PM Response to Reply #45 |
66. Hey, hey! |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:46 PM Response to Reply #66 |
78. Partay! |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:18 PM Response to Reply #26 |
53. I hope you'll just take a break Nadin and not leave |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:29 PM Response to Reply #26 |
64. I have to say |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:41 PM Response to Reply #26 |
65. There's another side to that story. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
28. That was nice, like not finding a hair in my bagel and cream cheese..... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
32. Oh and kicking and recommending in the hopes it is seen by the powers that be |
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stuntcat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
33. it kills me how people will treat each other here |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
35. thank you for this, I agree |
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arcane1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
37. Thank you! I'm in the same boat |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
41. I agree with you, but... |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
42. What about it? |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
43. That's exactly how I feel. I've changed my mind, too, after reading thoughtful discussions that |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
47. kr |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
50. HUGE K & R !!! |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
51. Rec'd. Great post n/t |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
55. K&R & Thanks for your reasonableness |
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JoseGaspar (391 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
58. Nah... |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
60. K and R |
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sad sally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
63. Military conflict stirs up strong emotions. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
67. Deleted message |
QC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-21-11 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
68. The problem here is not passionate differences of opinion. |
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StarburstClock (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
69. There's a real easy way to end it, ban ad-hom attacks |
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QC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 08:34 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Officially, ad hominem attacks are banned, and, officially, |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 12:47 PM Response to Reply #69 |
79. They already are...just make sure you alert on them. |
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johnroshan (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 01:30 AM Response to Original message |
71. That is something I find a lot nowadays in DU. |
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