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DU MeltDown Begins: MUST READ THIS!
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Posted on 11/03/2004 12:13:02 PM PST by sonsofliberty2000

I honestly never expected that I would be posting this. Even when the campaign was going terribly, I was somehow able to remain optimistic that the American people would do the right thing. I couldn't let myself feel any other way; the alternative was just too depressing to imagine. But It looks like my faith in the wisdom of the American people was misplaced this time.

But I still have faith in the members of DU. This is an amazing group of people. You have been a great source of sanity and support during the last four years. This election loss heralds the beginning of a new era on DU. People are angry and depressed, and rightly so. I fear that things might get pretty ugly on this discussion forum for a while, but I remain confident that we will eventually pull through this, just like we always do.

This is a pretty diverse group of people, and it's clear that people are going to deal with this election defeat in different ways. Some members are going to come to DU looking for a shoulder to cry on. Others are going to come here looking for a fight. Still others may have completely different feelings entirely. We believe that it is understandible and healthy for people to feel angry or sad or whatever. We do not think it is possible for us to force people to deny their feelings right now, and we're not even going to try (except in the most extreme cases). However, it is clear that certain types of emotions do no mix well on a busy message board like this one. We have decided that the only feasible solution is to enforce a segregation between the people who want a shoulder to cry on, and the people who want an ass to kick.

With this in mind, the two General Discussion forums have been re-named. The "General Discussion: Help and Support" forum is for those people who are looking for help and support. If you feel sad, or if you are the type of person who thinks that we're all in this together, then that is the forum for you. But if you are feeling very angry about the election, or if you are feeling like pointing fingers and placing blame, you should post in the other GD forum, the "General Discussion: Fighting and Acrimony" forum.

We know that it is not possible to make everyone happy, but we hope that this rough split will provide people with a choice so you can decide what type of message board experience that you need right now. All you have to do is decide which forum to post your topic in. I think everyone here is capable of making that choice.

Please be aware that the moderators will still be enforcing the message board rules, including the rules against personal attacks and flame bait. We expect all of our members to continue to observe the message board rules. And we want to remind everyone that we are all still on the same side here. You may be angry, but remember that the people here are supposed to be your friends and allies.

And if you ever feel so angry that you want to disrupt or pick fights, or deliberately piss people off, I strongly advise that you turn off your computer and turn off the cable news and go do something else that will make you feel better. Nobody ever got banned from DU because they took a break.

This sucks, but we will get through it. I love this place, and I have great faith in the members here to pull through this.

Hang in there.

David Allen
Skinner
DU Admin


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To: sonsofliberty2000
Besides the roving Crisis Intervention Teams, has anybody thought about removing their shoelaces and locking these anguished souls down on a Suicide Watch?

On the brighter side, France and Canada have socialised medicine and oodles of free gubmint cheese, so they will be much happier there!

141 posted on 11/03/2004 1:59:52 PM PST by Gritty ("Liberals are incapable of embarrassment–they’re like Arabs without the fighting spirit!-Ann Coulter)
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To: glock rocks
Outland and Calvin are the best ever!


142 posted on 11/03/2004 2:22:03 PM PST by Lady Jag (YAHOOO!!!)
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To: sonsofliberty2000
Fighting and Acrimony!

Cats and dogs sleeping together!

Mass hysteria!
143 posted on 11/03/2004 2:23:25 PM PST by unspun (unspun.info | Did U work your precinct, churchmembers, etc. for good votes?)
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

haha! :^D


144 posted on 11/03/2004 2:23:53 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Lady Jag

My favorite of Berke's series was when Opus got possessed by infomercials... and subsequently ordered $40,000 worth of turnip twaddlers by credit card, which, upon delivery, completely filled the front room.


145 posted on 11/03/2004 2:28:47 PM PST by glock rocks ( W 1)
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To: OrioleFan

Well, maybe it would improve their disposition to learn to have better sex! LOL. I have never seen such a pathetic group of wannabe's. What is really scary is that I think they really believe the stuff hey spout out! Whoa!


146 posted on 11/03/2004 3:02:25 PM PST by MistyCA (Sign the Form 180, Kerry!)
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To: sonsofliberty2000

i wonder what OUR posts would've been like in 1996 bout this time of year....


147 posted on 11/03/2004 3:08:04 PM PST by 0scill8r
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To: sonsofliberty2000

I've never been to any DU sites, but after last nite's Victory, I was almost tempted to go to one and gloat.. almost!

Bwaaahahahhahaha!! LOL, this is a beautiful day.


148 posted on 11/03/2004 3:12:21 PM PST by SeaBiscuit (God Bless America, GWB, and our Troops)
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To: SeaBiscuit
Another DU gem:

[Regarding a soldier killed in Iraq today]...If he or his family voted for Bush or didn't vote at all then I don't care. Sorry. I really don't.

Charming.

149 posted on 11/03/2004 3:15:52 PM PST by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: All

I want to cheer them up. :) What is the best way to register?


150 posted on 11/03/2004 4:05:27 PM PST by A. Pole (Pyrrhus of Epirus: "One more such victory and we are undone.")
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To: sonsofliberty2000
Wow. They're really coming apart over there. They will endure a long winter of self-loathing and misery, while I plan on a winter of bright days teaching my children, running my business, and building ship models in a nice warm living room.

Being a conservative just feels better...

151 posted on 11/03/2004 4:30:23 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (Hey, what's that smell? I think it's......................................NAPALM!!!!!)
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To: martin_fierro

How one can go from "sweet Jesus" to substituting "goddess" for God? Amazing, bunch of schizos.


152 posted on 11/03/2004 4:31:11 PM PST by visualops (Get your Viking Kitty patches at http://www.visualops.com/patch.html)
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To: Petronski
For the sake of their souls, I hope they put away the hate...but for the sake of our country, I hope they remain clueless about why Kerry lost.

And gee, maybe they should listen to their nominee, and seek a little unity. I don't want their friendship, respect or even an absence of acrimony, but I'd hate to have to kill one of these twits someday when they start a riot.

153 posted on 11/03/2004 4:32:39 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (Hey, what's that smell? I think it's......................................NAPALM!!!!!)
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To: Stellar Dendrite
Anyone taunting them yet?

I'm trying to talk them off the cliff.

j/k

154 posted on 11/03/2004 4:34:05 PM PST by Straight Vermonter (Liberalism: The irrational fear of self reliance.)
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To: A. Pole
I want to cheer them up. :) What is the best way to register?

I tried to register - I got this message:

"Due to an unusually high level of traffic we are currently experiencing, the forums are temporarily closed to unregistered users."

Is there a secret handshake or what?

155 posted on 11/03/2004 4:51:49 PM PST by A. Pole (Pyrrhus of Epirus: "One more such victory and we are undone.")
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To: Gamecock

"And this is the condemnation: that light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil."


156 posted on 11/03/2004 5:12:33 PM PST by UsnDadof8 (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth)
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To: Gamecock

Seldom does what Abraham Kuyper called the Antithesis - the unbreechable barrier of enmity between the Light and Dark, the Seed of the Woman and the Seed of the Serpent - find such clear revelation from unbelieving lips...


157 posted on 11/03/2004 6:39:06 PM PST by Lexinom (Patty Murray: Too extreme for the United States of America)
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To: Constitution Day

...heh...heh...heh...


158 posted on 11/03/2004 7:11:04 PM PST by Khurkris (That sound you hear coming from the far west...thats me laughing...)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

please send me the link when ya do...Thanks


159 posted on 11/03/2004 7:12:18 PM PST by Khurkris (That sound you hear coming from the far west...thats me laughing...)
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To: UsnDadof8

Dad:

This is what Calvinists refer to as Total Depravity.


160 posted on 11/03/2004 9:35:34 PM PST by Gamecock (GRPL: No secret handshakes, passwords, or rituals. Just God's Holy Word. (but with a cool logo!))
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