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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:39 AM Original message |
Calling all HOPELESS, DEFEATIST people !!! |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
1. Good Morning timeforarevolution |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:45 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. You are so very welcome... |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:51 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. And I think that it´s a good time for a revolution too! |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:46 AM Response to Reply #3 |
46. That's against DU policy |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #46 |
61. Please, for clarification, xenotime |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. LOL..... |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
4. Oh goodie....another lecture on *how I'm supposed to feel and act* on DU.... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. It was a friendly suggestion and a sincere request... |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:03 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. I've not witnessed much to be hopeful and positive about in a long time.... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
5. Thank you!!!! |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
6. So the ones that see that we are screwed no matter who is in Office |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 07:59 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. ... a breath of fresh air just might work wonders ... |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:39 AM Response to Reply #8 |
42. True. Conversely it can also help people remain disinformed and in denial |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:00 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Nope, but I did request - as futile as the request may be - |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:10 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. But without knowing the negative how can you change it? |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:03 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. How dare someone try and help you see a light at the end of the tunnel |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:09 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. But politics keeps the light at the same distance away.... almost never reachable.... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:11 AM Response to Reply #12 |
18. If you've lost your hope, you've pretty much lost everything. I feel sadness for you, |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. I'm not in your way.... the people in control are and always will be.... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:20 AM Response to Reply #22 |
27. No room for chiaroscuro for you, eh? That really is sad. nt |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:23 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. It's sad but true.... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:12 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. So, again, your response begs the question: |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:13 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Faith in Politics sounds like Religion based Politics to me |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:16 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Exactly. Politics is the art of persuasion and lying. Media personas are part of that ruse |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:19 AM Response to Reply #21 |
26. It is just great that we want religion and government seperate |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #20 |
28. What?? how the hell did you get "religion based politics" out of his post? |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:25 AM Response to Reply #28 |
32. LOL....I do wish I had more time... |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:27 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. NO MARRAH you are not reading it right |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:28 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. and I just rephrased it. Please read. n/t |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:29 AM Response to Reply #33 |
35. I'm still confused as hell by your post. |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:29 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Nevermind. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:23 AM Response to Reply #20 |
31. Okay, let me rephrase: |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:44 AM Response to Reply #19 |
44. Because I still give a shit.... okay.... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:47 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. I agree to disagree... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:19 AM Response to Reply #12 |
25. Look around yourself at all the activists |
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Flatline (285 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:11 AM Response to Reply #10 |
17. Again if you don't know all the negative how can you help? |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:11 AM Response to Reply #6 |
16. Now you're getting the idea, although you won't find many who will admit it |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
13. EXACTLY. Do not give in to the hopelessness, ever. Thank you! |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
14. Hmm...is "defeatist" euphemistic for "conspiracy theorist?" |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #14 |
23. Most of us are conflicted, as am I. We feel the need to stop the destruction |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:32 AM Response to Reply #23 |
38. Well, one, I am a parent. Two, I see more "poison" stemming from those who seek to castigate |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:42 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. I think we're actually on the same page here... |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:54 AM Response to Reply #43 |
48. Again, I agree. The problem you're addressing is broad and varied, but if you take the time |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:02 AM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Yes, yes and yes. It's my being painfully aware of what you share here... |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. No prob bro. I share your sentiment re Edwards and DK also. Have a good one |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:50 AM Response to Reply #50 |
57. I Agree with What You Have Said |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #14 |
24. I always welcome constructive criticism and truth... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:22 AM Response to Reply #24 |
29. It's not just political boards. See my post 13--it's EVERYWHERE and it's almost a disease. nt |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
37. Call me a dumbass... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:34 AM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Proud dumbass here, too. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:36 AM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Progressive dumbasses of the world unite!!! |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:38 AM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Agreed. Chance favors the prepared mind |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 08:45 AM Response to Reply #41 |
45. I agree, and that's exactly why I value DU so much. |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
51. I'm so glad for you that you... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. No, I won't ignore... |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
52. Echo In Light Eloquently Describes How I Feel |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Thanks, fascisthunger (cool name!).... |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #54 |
58. Sorry..... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:55 AM Response to Reply #58 |
60. No worries....I didn't think you pissed on any parade at all with what you said. n/t |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
55. I'll continue to post what I please. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:47 AM Response to Reply #55 |
56. Respectfully acknowledged. n/t |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
59. For anyone interpreting my OP as TELLING anyone not to post "negative" stuff... |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-16-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #59 |
63. You came across loud and clear the first time |
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