2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumI left to take a break from here primarily due to the vitroil in combination with misplaced anger
I have to deal with logging in this place now due to the meme concerning Sanders and his supporters. When I take breaks from here, I work on clearing my head, any anger I may have, taking big breaths and do this. Then I thought others might need this too, so I thought I would share it. Now I'm back off to the break, Enjoy
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)To being like "Fuck it. I'm on team Chaffee!" just 'cause it's quiet over there and I feel kind of sorry for the guy.
I cook with metric, so it'll work out i'm sure!
marble falls
(57,425 posts)beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)Came back after a long ride with a clear head and a new perspective.
Whatever works, do it. Just don't give in.
marble falls
(57,425 posts)a quiet and gentler DU.
Evergreen Emerald
(13,071 posts)How is that for anger management? The ugly constant posts about Clinton are the cause of the vitriol. It is not a gentler DU. It is an UGLY DU that constantly attacks a progressive liberal in an attempt to build up a mediocre candidate.
Just because we stopped replying to the ugly, does not make DU "gentle."
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)I may have to take a 2 hour break myself.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Don't start something and then be surprised when it starts something.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)... yet I've been told either directly or indirectly that I'm:
a DINO
in a Cult of Personality
an idiot
a "third-wayer"
and even "right wing"
Oh yeah, and it's OK to call my candidate a whore. And I'm too "sensitive" if I think the use of that term is misogynistic.
I can tell you that from my perspective, things are not as you see them. I'm willing to admit point of view has a lot to do with it, but I will not concede that HRC supporters somehow started it.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)marble falls
(57,425 posts)fracking, Keystone, TPP, the war in Afghanistan........?
Has she even ever given her views unambiguously on these issues? Because if she has maybe you would like to stop the nasty little epithelial personal attacks on Bernie Sanders and discuss issues: does Hillary Clinton represent your views on fracking, Keystone, TPP, the war in Afghanistan........?
Evergreen Emerald
(13,071 posts)Have a nice evening.
marble falls
(57,425 posts)your candidate can't respond directly to questions on your political positions?
Where do you and your candidate stand on Keystone, fracking, TPP, Afghanistan? Because I can make a very specific declarative statement how I stand on these issues and quote where Bernie Sanders stands in very clear and simple English and all with no insults or nastiness.
I can tell you that I will actively support Hillary Clinton with contributions, lawn sign, bumper sticker, and my vote if Bernie Sanders doesn't get the convention. Can you tell me that you will support Bernie Sanders with even just your vote if Hillary Clinton doesn't get the nod?
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)It ain't the Hillary supporters bringing the vitriol. Try again.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)Good advice in general I've found.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Life's too short.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Didn't we have a discussion here yesterday? And the day before? I think I am missing something.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Last edited Wed Jul 22, 2015, 11:41 AM - Edit history (1)
I do this for myself every once in awhile. I'm not angry at anyone. I'm safe in my own skin so to speak. I just thought while I peruse the site while waiting for a funeral and saw the same volume of personal attacks between the factions here, I thought I would share. In case anyone from any side or no side could use it. It's good therapy. It brings a sort of humor to the whole thing. I suffer from depression and I find a little humor can go a long way. Thanks for asking.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)A little more can change a life. I hope you have some big smiles today.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Autumn
(45,120 posts)Prism
(5,815 posts)Just go for a bike ride!
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Prism
(5,815 posts)I saw someone going uphill on one last night and immediately called out, "That's cheating!"
Very quietly.
To myself.
After he was very far away.
marble falls
(57,425 posts)mmonk
(52,589 posts)Thanks a million.
Another smile for me you have gifted.
marble falls
(57,425 posts)when I still rode I'd find myself singing that song.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)mmonk
(52,589 posts)Trajan
(19,089 posts)I have maintained my sanity thanks to my ample ignore list ... One month ago, it had 3 names ..
You wanna lie about a candidate? .. GONE!
You wanna insult your fellow DUers for the most trifling cause? ... Fuck it, you are GONE!
Yeah ... That list has had a lot of action ... looking down thread, it's gonna get more ...
Peace and love ...