Hope Catherina is enjoying herself and I hope she comes back soon. I miss her informative posts.

[xiamiam]

Just sayin.. haven't seen her around here for a while. I hope she comes back refreshed, renewed and I hope she is having a great time no matter what she is doing. I sure hope she didn't leave for good.

[grasswire]

1. I noticed, too.

Shout out to Catherina.

[Luminous Animal]

2. She aims high and rarely misses. She is a good egg.

[Th1onein]

19. Damned good egg. I agree.

Catherina, if you're reading this, please come home.

[Cal Carpenter]

3. Kicking for Catherina

Edit: Not sure that sounded right. LOL

[HooptieWagon]

4. KnR for Catherina.

[octoberlib]

5. K&R!

If you're on Twitter , her handle is @Catherina_News. She told me she was going to spend more time on Twitter, but I see she hasn't tweeted since 9/20.

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. I think she had the same reaction I share

utter disgust.

[grasswire]

26. you know, I'm beginning to wonder how long you are going...

.....to express your utter disgust here.

[nadinbrzezinski]

45. A while

Though it is not al, of the place, just a very specific group

Don't worry, my analysis stays off site now.

[grasswire]

46. I think you missed my point. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

47. Here it's reduced to atta boys and one liners

I did not miss it.

That pleasure that small group won't get.

[pintobean]

48. Who is Al?

[SidDithers]

51. Paul Simon or Chevy Chase, maybe?...

Sid

[SidDithers]

7. I miss Tinoire too...nt

Sid

[dionysus]

18. !!!!!!

vaht?

[Dragonfli]

24. I know them both and have communicated personally - wrong as usual

but the point is to falsely accuse someone of (what exactly?) and then toss the witch or commie or whatever into the river all the while claiming they turned you into a newt, or reported to the Kremlin or both.

I always wonder if your type likes it better when the mid-wife accused of devilry drowns in innocence or you "prove" your lie and get to burn them.

Why exactly do you post on an American board simply to insult and falsely accuse people (in this case sock puppetry, hint ask Skinner for the IP evidence we all know he would have had for what you are lying about) ?

Is it a right wing mole thing, or a power trip thing?

I hate liars that falsely accuse people, of course, we know you are always honest don't we Sid?

[joshcryer]

28. FYI, she claims they're sisters:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3192132

I dislike liars. I wouldn't extend it to "hate" though. That implies too much effort.

[Dragonfli]

30. People that know them both, know when people lie about them.

You are right about hate however, the feeling is more like disgust. Spreading falsehoods to advance any agenda is loathsome behavior that commands the opposite of admiration and respect. Those that engage in such activity have always kinda made my skin crawl.

[joshcryer]

31. No disagreement there.

[ScreamingMeemie]

50. Those who engage in such activity, without proof especially, should be banned.

Or at the very least, never be allowed to host/moderate/participate in MIRT.

They make DU suck.

[SidDithers]

36. Did I say they were the same person?...

Did you break an ankle, jumping to that conclusion?

Sid

[DisgustipatedinCA]

43. That's exactly what you wanted people to think

To say otherwise would be very dishonest, and everyone reading this subthread is aware of that.

[SidDithers]

44. Nah...

but I do think it's two people using the same account.

And that's not idle speculation.

Sid

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. She comes and goes...

She has a LOT going on in real life, she told me awhile back.
But when the important events are happening, she dedicates herself to keeping us infomed on developments.

[DonRedwood]

15. Haven't heard from you too much lately either dixiegrrrrl

hope you are also doing well.

[dixiegrrrrl]

17. We must be passing one another in different aisles of DU...

I pop in and out thruout the day.

Been spending a bit of time outside in this gorgeous fall weather, not that I know I will not melt into a puddle if I venture beyond the porch.

[Cleita]

9. I'm missing her too.

I hope she didn't run into trouble where she lives and works, Honduras.

[mia]

10. Always read Catherina's posts.

Wish her well.

[UTUSN]

11. She/everybody (me) always welcome, however I've been bullied before. n/t

[zeemike]

12. She has been a valuable resource for me.

But I also understand it can take a lot out of you...and I hope she is well and will return soon.

[Uncle Joe]

13. I agree. I miss her presence as well.

Thanks for the thread, xiamiam.

[snappyturtle]

14. I PM'd her a couple days ago because I miss her. Haven't

heard back. Good vibes to Catherina---miss you!

[pinboy3niner]

16. We may not always agree, but I always appreciate her perspective

Catherina started some of our seminal threads on the Arab Spring and inspired others of us to continue what she started.

She is active, engaged and involved in important issues and I love her for that. And I know her voice will be heard here again.

[sabrina 1]

20. I miss her posts also and I miss many other progressive dems who seem

to have moved on, probably to do more in RL.

Thanks for the thread. Catherina and others like her, make DU worth coming to.

[socialist_n_TN]

21. I'm ready for her to be back too......

I miss, and worry about, all my comrades when they don't show up for a while.

[quinnox]

22. I have missed her threads as well

[Pretzel_Warrior]

23. Did she go visit Snowden in Russia?

Or is she down in Bolivia getting to the bottom of that plane incident.

I wish her well. Her creative writing is stunning and is missed.

[sabrina 1]

29. Is that meant to be a legitimate question? Do you want an answer to your

or is it intended to be a subtle attack on a very respected DUer? I can't really tell, so perhaps you could clarify for those of us who respect clarity and directness. Catherina is not the only Progressive Dem who has moved on from DU so it would be helpful to learn why so many progressives are leaving DU, don't you think?

[rhett o rick]

60. Notice who cant resist taking a dump in an appreciation thread.

They are bullies hoping to be able to take credit for driving her off.

[sabrina 1]

63. Yes, but they won't drive anyone off. Otoh, a lot of good Progressives have

moved on disgusted by the pettiness and lack of real discussion and of course the meanness that has become prevalent lately. People have better things to do with their time. I do miss the many of the great Progressive Dems who were the reason many people originally signed up here.

[treestar]

52. Was she the one who posted a lot about him?

I'm trying to remember. He's been out of the news lately.

[Dragonfli]

25. I miss her as well, she has been very kind to me regarding real world issues I'm facing,

One does not forget such things.

I also miss her posts as they seldom fail to bring information that is often lacking from more local sources.
I like posts filled with substance and information, that is the main reason I've always come here.

I hope it doesn't revert completely to an echo chamber of messaging discipline and cheering as appears to be more the case of late, both of those have their place and purpose, but provide very little actual value outside of GOTV during an election. With less and less posts from our more substantive DUers I have been a little worried lately.

[steve2470]

27. come back soon Catherina ! nt

[Jamaal510]

32. Not to be rude, but

was Catherina the same person who compared Edward Snowden to MLK a while ago here?

[rhett o rick]

61. Good grief. What's your point? This is an appreciation thread. nm

[JohnnyLib2]

33. Agreed

Recommended

[Enthusiast]

34. I am a Catherina enthusiast.

[Laelth]

35. I particularly miss her news from Latin America.

I too hope for her return.



-Laelth

[xchrom]

37. du rec.

[TBF]

38. I don't check Twitter much

but I just logged on and she hasn't posted there for a couple weeks either. Hopefully just busy.

Here's the tag if folks don't already know -- @Catherina_News

[Neoma]

39. I'm visiting her next summer.

She's probably just taking a nice break.

[Starry Messenger]

40. k&r

[kpete]

41. Catherina

I miss you too!



peace, kp

[Autumn]

42. She has a busy real time life.

She's a wonderful person. She will be back.

[Mnemosyne]

49. Catherina is an amazing woman. Miss her too. nt

[ScreamingMeemie]

53. Clarity breaks are often needed from DU... by those of us who are not willing

to swallow the party line even when it goes against our basic principles as Dems.

I wish her well too. I take numerous breaks now. I suggest others take breaks as well. It makes you look at posters and policy with a fresh set of eyes when you come back. I never know who I'm not supposed to get along with these days.

[bvar22]

54. She was/is one of DUs best.

I understand why she and other Liberals would want to get away for a while.

Her posts from the ground in Latin America were informative,
and much better than anything coming down the slop chute from Washington and the MSM.




You will know them by their [font size=3]WORKS.[/font]

[Zorra]

55. The temperature where she lives is currently 81 degrees. Autumn is a great time for playing outside

in that neck of the woods.

[noiretextatique]

56. she needs a break

but I am sure she will be back. Miss you, friend

[pnwmom]

57. Did she leave for a particular reason?

[mitchtv]

58. don't stray too far or too long,Catherina

I am a fan

[rhett o rick]

62. I dont blame her for taking a break. A couple of months ago she was the victim of a mean

attack by some bullies. Calling her homophobic which upset her considerably. I told her at the time to ignore them.

I hope she comes back. I hate it when the bullies win.

[TeeYiYi]

64. Anyone who knows Catherina...

...knows that she is the farthest thing from a homophobe/transphobe. She has been a good friend to the LGBTQIA community; in general and especially here at DU.

Catherina is taking a break. She is doing well and will return when she's ready.

TYY

[rhett o rick]

65. Well I wish her the best and will welcome her back. nm