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lunatica

(53,410 posts)
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 04:45 PM Mar 2019

One of my parent's enduring rules was no whining was allowed

Last edited Sun Mar 24, 2019, 07:04 PM - Edit history (1)

It stuck as so many of their rules did. They would point out that we were whining and send us away until we could express ourselves better. It was a very good rule which in time simply eliminated any urge to whine at all. Or, for that matter, to listen to any whining.

My hope is that any thread started for the express purpose of expressing nothing but hopeless despair and defeat with no redeeming value other than to spread depression should be allowed to just sink.

Some of our most erudite and educated and knowledgeable DUers have posted some excellent positive and hopeful threads, full of political savvy and experience. My suggestion is that if you feel crushed over your somewhat unrealistic expectations that you take the time to read the posts of those who know this stuff better than the rest of us. You’ll feel better and you won’t drag others down with you.




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One of my parent's enduring rules was no whining was allowed (Original Post) lunatica Mar 2019 OP
Could you put your parents in charge...ASAP!!! Thekaspervote Mar 2019 #1
That is a wonderful idea Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #2
I fear the negative deluge of energy sapping posts will lunatica Mar 2019 #3
No way. nt cwydro Mar 2019 #11
I certainly hope not Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #34
They were sure right about the whining thing! lunatica Mar 2019 #4
Kick lunatica Mar 2019 #39
I agree with you completely bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #5
At the very least we should wait till we know what's in the report lunatica Mar 2019 #13
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #6
Thanks! lunatica Mar 2019 #24
K&R, looks like Pelosi is ready for a fight ... I'm with her. uponit7771 Mar 2019 #7
So am I! lunatica Mar 2019 #28
I can understand being upset but I feel like some WANT others to feel miserable JI7 Mar 2019 #8
You're right. cwydro Mar 2019 #23
It's like Chicken Little cloned himself lunatica Mar 2019 #32
Lmao. That gave me an image that's just too funny! cwydro Mar 2019 #36
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #9
K and R!!! cwydro Mar 2019 #10
K&R UTUSN Mar 2019 #12
Thanks! lunatica Mar 2019 #18
I take it they're not Repubs, because that's all they do... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #14
Nope. Democrats all the way! lunatica Mar 2019 #15
Recommended. Tipperary Mar 2019 #16
Thanks! lunatica Mar 2019 #17
I completely agree. Tipperary Mar 2019 #20
Yes. Too much expectation treestar Mar 2019 #26
The unwritten DU rule... lame54 Mar 2019 #19
Yes. lunatica Mar 2019 #22
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #21
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #25
Thanks for helping out! lunatica Mar 2019 #33
No worries mate...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #35
So, I guess I have to crawl back in through the window... Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #27
Welcome back! lunatica Mar 2019 #29
Kick. Tipperary Mar 2019 #30
. lunatica Mar 2019 #31
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #37
. lunatica Mar 2019 #38
Kick for visibility...n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #40
Mueller lied, along with others, to get US to invade Iraq. Eom roody Mar 2019 #41
You don't know what's in the report lunatica Mar 2019 #42

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
3. I fear the negative deluge of energy sapping posts will
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 05:20 PM
Mar 2019

make this thread sink faster than theirs do!

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
34. I certainly hope not
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 08:58 PM
Mar 2019

seems some folks hopes far exceeded what was possible.

I for one had zero expectations and am not at all disillusioned.

bluecollar2

(3,622 posts)
5. I agree with you completely
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 06:17 PM
Mar 2019

Right now I think we should just wait and see what the next 24 hours holds.

Let's wait for the intelligence, judiciary and and oversight committees have to say after they've had an opportunity to meet.


Also, if the exoneration is complete there should be no problem releasing the report in its entirety...

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
32. It's like Chicken Little cloned himself
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 08:54 PM
Mar 2019

and now hundreds of him are running around screaming about the sky falling!

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
20. I completely agree.
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 07:51 PM
Mar 2019

Never seen so much nonsense. It seems to be the posters who were always posting how Mueller was going to clean house, that rump was toast, all kinds of chickens being counted WAY too soon - those are the ones moping around like Eeyore now.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
26. Yes. Too much expectation
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 08:25 PM
Mar 2019

Of something dramatic. Like expecting Dotard or Palin to melt down on the debate stage. And other unrealistic scenarios.

lame54

(35,313 posts)
19. The unwritten DU rule...
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 07:48 PM
Mar 2019

Absolutely no visceral reaction to the news of the day

When Trump wins - smile

Laffy Kat

(16,386 posts)
27. So, I guess I have to crawl back in through the window...
Sun Mar 24, 2019, 08:27 PM
Mar 2019

I've been out on the ledge. Truly cannot remember when I've been this depressed.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
42. You don't know what's in the report
Mon Mar 25, 2019, 04:10 PM
Mar 2019

You’re jumping to conclusions based on Barr’s “summary”, or on misplaced expectations. Surely you aren’t believing a Trump appointed, self described pro Trump AG who is blatantly doing what his boss expects are you?

At least wait to see what’s really in the report, and what else comes as an offshoot from it.

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