Boy, tonight tears it… I am out of here….

[The Lone Liberal]

What sickness takes the horrendous execution of a fellow human being and turns it into some mind game. Folks what happened today, was done by a bunch of sick fucks, infected with a messianic purpose and our nation is being lead by a man with a messianic purpose, we are in a hell of time.

God, save us all from those to whom God whispers in their ear. God, also save us from those who rampage off into fantasy games when the world is on fire.

For those of you who do not have me on ignore, so long, take my advice and don’t linger to long here, it is a waste of time when there are important things to be done.

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. I will miss your wisdom and humor.

:cry:

[JCMach1]

2. don't let the door hit you

[Sandpiper]

3. Don't go away mad

Just go away

[LittleApple81]

4. Please do not leave. We need level-headed people. Today was

a specially bad day for everybody. We are so traumatized by Bush*'s messianic stupidity people went off the deep-end. Come back tomorrow. I am sure cooler heads and attitudes will be present.

[calimary]

56. We need ALL our wits about us. That means you.

This is not the time for us to scatter! OR to turn on each other! I hope you reconsider. Every one of us is essential personnel for the larger, greater objective.

[spanone]

5. Don't go.

[mike1963]

All executions are mind games. What other purpose could they have?

Whether in Iraq, Indonesia or Texas?

It doesn't matter if the putative rationale is punishment, deterrance or revenge - the message is for the living, not the victim (shit, if he's dead, what effect could it have?.......sheesh)

[Blue_Chill]

6. Seems that many of us feel as you do.

While the situation is grim, it's good to see some still hold onto their compassion.

[boxster]

7. TLL....

Please realize that the wackos are in the minority.

And, please understand - these events are outside the normal realm of experiences for most people. It's not often that you are exposed to a beheading on the evening news or exposed to the unrelenting images that have been shown on cable networks and elsewhere for the past few days.

Because these experiences are outside that realm, the brain does crazy things to try to attach meaning to them. When that link doesn't happen, the brain then tries to find alternative explanations for what the eyes are seeing and the ears are hearing. Some of those alternative explanations get pretty crazy, which is what you're seeing now.

In a few days, the wackiness will tone down, just as it always does.

Will it go away entirely? No. Can you ignore most of it? Sure, you can.

Don't let a few people who would see a conspiracy in a bowl of Rice Crispies (the voices!) scare you off.

[Zookeeper]

8. I haven't been here as long as you....

but I would suggest waiting a day or two. Today's events have been shocking and horrifying and have inspired some very emotional reactions. Wait to see how it plays out...there may be truth in more than one viewpoint.

[fishnfla]

11. Wait and see is verboten!

You must accept groupspeak! ACHTUNG!!!

[fishnfla]

9. I could tell you were a freeper by your body posture

you didn't have me fooled for a minute.

[Rationality]

13. Self-deleted.

See "nevermind."

[fishnfla]

16. his white sneakers and pot belly gave him away too

pretty sure he got 'em at wal mart

[Rationality]

18. nevermind

I've been up for 22 hours an the humor part of my brain shuts off after about 12. This one's on me!

[Blue_Chill]

19. Thanks for the laugh

:D

Great post.

[Andy_Stephenson]

28. All the responders to your post...

and you as well are quite misguided. LL is far more a liberal than you will ever hope to be.

Lone Liberal...Godspeed man!

[greatauntoftriplets]

29. Thank you!

:loveya:

And to LL.

:loveya:

[knight_of_the_star]

36. Ummm dude

I think he was saying that with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Lighten up a bit, aye?

[WilliamPitt]

52. *snarf*

Sorry, Lone Lib, but this was funny as shit.

Stick around. Some of us are still working.

[rumguy]

10. I hear you...good post

I may be taking a "break" from DU as well...or at least cutting down my posting significantly...

[Carni]

12. Tears it? Get a room with yourself-

The man's parents blame bush for this for Christ's sake...

Go get deprogrammed somewhere or turn off FOX news

[Waverley_Hills_Hiker]

14. aw consipiracy theories are par for the course here....

...just avoid those threads..they're time wasters.

[progressivebydesign]

20. Every filthy secret revealed was once regarded a conspiracty theory. N/T

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. I love it here. And I will stay. You choose as you wish. You don't have

to click on those threads you know. No one is forcing you to.

[jorno67]

17. Who are you?

You speak as if I should know of you, but I don't.

[quinnox]

21. Don't let the tinfoilers chase you away

Just ignore them, it is a waste of time to argue with them

[DAGDA56]

22. If you leave, will you be more Lone? And, if you aren't gonna use it...

...can I keep your Irish map? It is so cool.

[arwalden]

23. So Long. Farewell. --- Fewer People Care Than You May Think

Don't you wish the whole world was as clear minded and lucid in thought and emotion as you are? Aren't you lucky to be able to see things with such depth of understanding and crystal clarity and with such razor sharp precision that you can sanctimoniously fault others for having emotions and reactions of their own that aren't as lofty and under control as your own?

In your absence, we shall all hold you up as an example personal perfection and a goal towards which we will strive in our ceaseless efforts to better ourselves.

We can all count ourselves as being among the fortunate few who have had the opportunity... the blessing... to be able to share space with you and exchange words and ideas with you. It is to our great detriment that you choose to leave, but alas, we do realize that we are not worthy of your great presence and that our feeble and irrational minds are a hindrance to great philosophical geniuses such as yourself. We cower in your greatness and we eagerly anticipate a day when you will bless us with your presence, even if only for a moment... even if only to tell us how worthless we are. You inspire us all.

-- Allen

[wellstone_democrat]

26. Allen, you wild man!

That was nice. I was feeling sad. I thought maybe I was bad. But, then you wrote and told the bad man to go away and now I feel glad!

(After a few years I have learned that when you are *on*, baby you are on!)

Nice Work! (where is the duck? where are the bewitched gals?)

[hiphopnation]

35. ooohh what biting wit

not

[knight_of_the_star]

40. He makes valid points

Like not letting your pride go to your head or let emotion rule you, which I think TLL might have done to a certain extent.

[arwalden]

44. I Haven't Heard A "Blah-blah-blah... NOT!" Line In Like...

Thirteen years... it was already old when it appeared in Madonna's Truth or Dare documentary. It still reminds me of something my 13 year old neice would say.

But, hey... if it works for ya... go with it.

-- Allen

[hiphopnation]

47. here ya go...

blah blah blah...not

Talk about lofty...but hey if it works for ya...go for it.

BTW, love the cutesy-ironic-twist-taken-to-fatuous-extremes angle. It's workin' for ya...

[arwalden]

48. How Cute! Mimicking Me. --- I'm Both Amused AND Flattered.

Thanks. What's next? "I-know-you-are-but-what-am-I?"

Surprise me! I can't wait.
-- Allen

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

49. Uh oh...no, Allen, don't play the Pee Wee Herman card...

Pee-wee: I wouldn't sell my bike for all the money in the world. Not for a hundred, billion, million, trillion dollars!
Francis: Then you're crazy!
Pee-wee: I know you are, but what am I?
Francis: You're a nerd!
Pee-wee: I know you are, but what am I?
Francis: You're an idiot!
Pee-wee: I know you are, but what am I?
Francis and Pee-wee: I know YOU are, but what am I? (5 times)
Pee-wee: Infiniti.
PW & Francis: No, I'm not, you are.
PW & Francis: No, why...
PW & Francis: Knock it off.
PW & Francis: Cut it out.
Francis: Oh shut up, Pee-wee!
Pee-wee: Why don't you make me?
Francis: Why don't you make me?
Pee-wee: Because! I don't make monkeys, I just train 'em!

[arwalden]

53. Too Funny. That Brings Back Memories!!

If you typed that from memory, then I'm both IMPRESSED and a bit concerned. :-)

-- Allen

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[arwalden]

51. Hiphopnation...I'm In No Contest With You. I Have No Bone To Pick With You

but I must admit that I fail to understand your fascination with me and my comments directed towards The Lone Liberal about his sanctimonious behavior to all those who have emotions and who express them... albeit poorly and with human imperfections and high-emotion. The irony is that he himself was engaging in the exact same knee-jerk reaction that was being so soundly condemned in the original message. How rich is that?

In the 'race to the bottom', I believe you have me beat. I concede to you. If it's the bottom you seek, then my friend, you have reached it. Congratulations!

If you have a problem with me personally, then say so. If you take issue with something I've written, then you should have the balls to say so. Enough of this puerile dart throwing and sniping from the fringes.

Do you want to do battle with me? Are you looking to pick a fight? If so, then step up to the plate and address any issues you have with me. If not, then back the fuck off and get the FUCK out of my face.

I think I've been pretty clear. Let me know if you have any trouble understanding this.

No... I called you no names. But you really were NOT being as clever as you think you were in your roundabout way of calling me a "flatulent frog sucking ninny". Nice. Real nice.

Again, Hiphopnation23... about par with what I'd expect from my 13 year old niece.

-- Allen

Edit: brevity/clarity/typo

[LoZoccolo]

43. Something you point out...

In your absence, we shall all hold you up as an example personal perfection and a goal towards which we will strive in our ceaseless efforts to better ourselves.

After all, he was the Lone Liberal.

[troublemaker]

24. I don't care for the drama, but

I empathize. The self-parody around here is richer than usual today.

[thebigidea]

25. problem is, God whispers in the ear of both sides.

Bush, Bin Laden, what's the damn difference.

[Skittles]

27. God is saving no one

nt

[dawn]

30. Huh? It's just a message board. :) Differences of opinion abound.

[BiggJawn]

31. Strange...didn't people say the same thing about "LIHOP"...

...when it was first proposed as a possibility?
"You fuckers are SICK! No WAY they 'Let it happen on purpose'!!!"

And we see were that has come to, haven't we?

Don't let the door hitcha where Random Chance splitcha.

[MissMarple]

32. Sweetheart, they're only human. We are only human.

With all our contradictions and imperfections, overall, I do think we try to transcend that. Stick around, we need you.

[Blue_Tires]

33. don't stay away too long...meltdowns are a part of forum life

things will cool down and the board will return to a somewhat normal state in a few days...

besides, by this time next week, i can almost promise you that Bush will have ANOTHER scandal or disaster so outrageous and disgusting, that the Berg incident will seem like a distant memory....

I'm a firm believer that in times like this, we need to stick together more than ever

[Lex]

34. Your opinion on today's events is just that.

It's just your opinion. No better than anyone else's.

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[knight_of_the_star]

38. Don't stay away too long

You know you won't leave for too long now. That and I'm willing to bet you could find places that would make us look downright conservative!

[BeHereNow]

39. Before you go, please...

Visit my thread.
Do not succumb to Ledeen strategy!
Recognize it for what is is!
BHN
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=1582500&mesg_id=1582500

[mitchum]

41. Who was that masked man?

Please don't make your absence permanent

[RafterMan]

42. Don't go

Head over to GD2k4. Aside from the Clark/Edwards flamewars, things are pretty cool and still interesting over there. Oh, except for the Kerry bashing. On second thought...

[Tinoire]

45. Please. Don't go... If you do you will leave more of us lone.

Please

:hug:

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

46. Hey, DU is almost like the real world. A lot of great, friendly people...

...and every once in a while you run into a real Dick.



If people want to "rampage off into fantasy games when the world is on fire," let 'em. Seriously. It's their right. It's your right to ignore them if you don't like it.

Just remember: "Illegitimi non carborundum est."

"Don't let the bastards grind you down"

Have a Snapple or something. Take a break. Don't take a walk. But if you do, it's your decision, so vaya con dios.

Or something like that.

[flaminbats]

54. Hoc est visu turpe.

Me visurum esse te spero. Accidit ut ire non possimus.

[Name removed]

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