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last1standing

(11,709 posts) Fri Jan 31, 2014, 03:49 AM Jan 2014

I "Fuck"ing support Will Pitt! [View all]

His post calling out Obama for using a vet as a prop was right and I support his guts for telling the truth. He's taking a lot of flack for standing up for what he believes and should know that he's not alone in thinking that our vets deserve better.

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I "Fuck"ing support Will Pitt! [View all] last1standing Jan 2014 OP

Even if I disagreed with Will I would stand with him. grasswire Jan 2014 #1

I'm with you 100%. I don't always agree with Pitt, he runs with his gut, on this his gut is right. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #2

yep reddread Jan 2014 #117

Free Speech is about Govt Intervention .....nothing else... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #157

I stand with Will, even though I disagree with him on this. Scuba Jan 2014 #84

I agree. That is the "cause of the day." LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #87

Including people who expressed an "opinion" when they never watched the SOTU VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #156

Thank you! Octafish Jan 2014 #98

I'm with Will Pitt. n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #135

Many across the Internet agree, but geek tragedy Jan 2014 #3

Your scruples are showing. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #4

Because I disagree with the Freepers? nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #12

So, you will cede all power to the Freepers to think for you. stillwaiting Jan 2014 #90

Did you agree with them when Bush used the troops as props, bvar22 Jan 2014 #127

No answer, no surprise though. This was a very transparent attack on sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #145

The hypocrisy and manufactured outrage becomes more predictable and transparent every day. bvar22 Jan 2014 #180

Are you talking about yourself? LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #220

you got that right Skittles Jan 2014 #13

Reminder of your compassion for Corey Remsburg. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #18

I stand by that statement. Although you will find it difficult... Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #44

No, your lack of compassion for Corey Remsburg geek tragedy Jan 2014 #51

This veteran thinks your statement is shameful. Scuba Jan 2014 #83

I'm not surprised. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #85

You're not indicting a piece of my life, you're indicting your own ignorance. Scuba Jan 2014 #86

Sorry, I can't agree. The war is not separated from the soldier. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #123

Who then objectively determines which specific soldiers have absolute knowledge... LanternWaste Jan 2014 #124

an informative question reddread Jan 2014 #125

Why GravityCollaspe decides what is or isn't an illegal war.. VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #160

It's cute you think that I think I decide if a war is illegal. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #195

Any war not authorized by Congress is by default illegal. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #191

KABOOM ....right in the kisser! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #159

It be becomes remarkably difficult to shame someone... Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 #196

Another goddamn 3-3 jury tie. And yes, if I explain I ALWAYS sign. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #25

Which is it? You're expressing agreement geek tragedy Jan 2014 #42

Yes. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #54

"How dare you make an accurate observation geek tragedy Jan 2014 #56

You know, I really, REALLY don't enjoy arguing with other members here. I seriously don't. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #66

Obama is about as good as we can do given the structural entrenchment geek tragedy Jan 2014 #68

Fair enough, I suppose. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #72

Or, to put it another way... OilemFirchen Jan 2014 #111

People are really enjoying your antics, seriously. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #120

What has been showing is his familiarity with Right Wing sites. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #187

Good find! Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #7

I repeat: grasswire Jan 2014 #11

Well, I see Republicans as the enemy, not geek tragedy Jan 2014 #38

that's precisely what I said. nt grasswire Jan 2014 #52

Except in this case it's Pitt&Co and the Freepi geek tragedy Jan 2014 #55

take a deep breath grasswire Jan 2014 #57

Is this the part in the manual where you accuse the opposition of being VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #162

So why are you supporting Republican policies? And getting your information sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #132

It's called "proving a point" VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #165

Um... your example bemoans the fact that more were not "used." He felt the dead were slighted. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #16

do you think they actually read it? Skittles Jan 2014 #21

He endorsed Pitt's post--moreover geek tragedy Jan 2014 #24

And you dragged FR in here as a non-sequiter? Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #29

No, pointing out that Pitt 's hatefest directed geek tragedy Jan 2014 #34

Nope. You are avoiding addressing the message using guilt by association. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #50

When leftists who detest the President geek tragedy Jan 2014 #59

Actually in the timeline of reality they echo Pitt and since they hate Will... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #61

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #69

... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #78

'leftists'. You use the word as if you are not part of the Left. Is that true? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #141

Give it a rest. pintobean Jan 2014 #142

Was the question directed to you? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #143

I'll post where and when I want pintobean Jan 2014 #146

And I'll respond whenever and whenever I want to. If you don't like sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #150

Because you do it a lot. pintobean Jan 2014 #155

Do what a lot? Support DUers against right wing type attacks? Yes I do and will continue sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #217

Since I can't see that GT ever came back on this one, I'll venture an interpretation that... TroglodyteScholar Feb 2014 #207

And here you are, defending the usual RetroLounge Jan 2014 #144

And here you are pintobean Jan 2014 #151

Oh, look, you're trying to be cute now too... RetroLounge Jan 2014 #161

EXCELLENT Point yet again geek... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #163

You give so much credence to those hate sites. Why? No one here gives sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #147

So what? Pitt will live. 840high Jan 2014 #189

Freeper: "I have to agree with the DU poster" Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #36

I don't know what you're talking about. Lost track frankly. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #121

Pitt missed the whole point of the President recognizing Sgt. Remsburg brush Jan 2014 #166

I was waiting to see a post by someone who really understood it. Well done stevenleser Feb 2014 #206

Excellent post. Bobbie Jo Feb 2014 #212

You're stooping pretty low there. cui bono Jan 2014 #65

"The left" is not complaining about Remsburg getting applause at the SOTU. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #67

The applause isn't what the complaint is about. Way to twist the issue. cui bono Jan 2014 #76

"You're stooping pretty low there." NealK Jan 2014 #73

You would think your post leftynyc Jan 2014 #82

Now you're talking, leftynyc brush Feb 2014 #215

I always wondered where you were getting those right wing talking points. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #116

LOL +1 L0oniX Jan 2014 #119

Well, you know, it's *totally* different when they agree with the Right. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #214

So, we have to agree with Obama 100%, or agree with Freepers 100%. arcane1 Jan 2014 #128

What's your username over there, Geek? Scootaloo Jan 2014 #185

You should watch a tape of the address . . . brush Feb 2014 #216

The teacher was also a prop BainsBane Jan 2014 #5

You are talking about the war he's continued for five years, right? last1standing Jan 2014 #6

Indeed BainsBane Jan 2014 #10

I can guarantee I did not vote for Obama in 2016. last1standing Jan 2014 #23

Oh thank dog I didn't have a mouthful of soda as I read this exchange. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #30

Lol! NealK Jan 2014 #53

Nor do I BainsBane Jan 2014 #63

Pretty much nt kjones Feb 2014 #197

Nah, many of us would just prefer he had the cojones to do the right thing... Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #19

Lambasting the rich folks? BainsBane Jan 2014 #27

Well, if we don't affirm yours, we're fucking repukes. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #31

Well, you're obviously having your own internal dialog BainsBane Jan 2014 #77

The voices in my head have been silent for a few hours now. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #79

I haven't seen Pitt's post - but I do know that the 'prop' meme is a Republican talking point... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #8

Cats have four legs. My dog has four legs. My dog is a cat. last1standing Jan 2014 #17

I'm pretty sure they will not understand your post Skittles Jan 2014 #26

If it doesn't gush about Obama's six-pack they generally don't. last1standing Jan 2014 #33

he does have a fine 6 pack Skittles Jan 2014 #40

If you start writing slash fiction about Obama and Bo you get automatic membership in the BOG. last1standing Jan 2014 #45

me no Tiger Beater Skittles Jan 2014 #62

LOL! Regardless of politics, they are a good looking family. last1standing Jan 2014 #139

Or maybe the people at Fox News and Free Republic geek tragedy Jan 2014 #47

gawd, yet another meme Skittles Jan 2014 #75

And yet you and your ilk have no problem using right wing tactics cui bono Jan 2014 #80

yes, this grasswire Jan 2014 #96

Rude comments? kjones Feb 2014 #198

^^^^^ THIS! You are attacked perpetually for being supportive of the Democratic President VanillaRhapsody Feb 2014 #202

ilk reporting for duty. yes I use right wing tactics when I support the President. Whisp Feb 2014 #208

They also claim to be warm blooded, but tests have proven inconclusive. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #35

Indeed Desert805 Jan 2014 #20

It's a lot more complex then a two party system. it's getting caught up in making a point... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #37

Logic fail. NuclearDem Jan 2014 #109

I'm sick of the DUers who think William is trashing our troops Skittles Jan 2014 #9

No, he doesn't hate the troops, just their geek tragedy Jan 2014 #14

more proof of lack of critical thinking skills Skittles Jan 2014 #15

No, he has expressed his personal contempt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #32

LOL Skittles Jan 2014 #39

Nah... there's a lot more to it then that your being too touchy. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #48

"one finds at Free Republic" I wouldn't know. Apparently you do. L0oniX Jan 2014 #122

I know, have you noticed that? They are so very familiar with all these right wing sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #204

"It's a literally visceral reaction of disgust to the President." RetroLounge Jan 2014 #148

ridiculous nt grasswire Jan 2014 #22

. City Lights Jan 2014 #110

Exactly, they are too busy writing in their charts and graphs Rex Jan 2014 #102

I think it's Fu*king support. JohnnyRingo Jan 2014 #28

I'm your huckleberry! n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #152

Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #41

I do. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #49

More importantly, who cares what you think? quinnox Jan 2014 #60

Same goes for you you. tenderfoot Jan 2014 #64

I know you are AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #70

Oh, right, this needed another thread. MirrorAshes Jan 2014 #43

Thanks for kicking the shit. last1standing Jan 2014 #46

Wow you're itching for a fight aren't you? MirrorAshes Jan 2014 #58

LOL! You start with insults in your first post but I'm "itching for a fight." last1standing Jan 2014 #183

my thought too hfojvt Jan 2014 #74

K&R quinnox Jan 2014 #71

Kicked and recommended a shit load. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #81

Thanks. I just threw up in my mouth again. bravenak Jan 2014 #88

Oh Jesus Christ. Dawgs Jan 2014 #89

For real. Pitt's moronic thread got about 350 recs here but somehow, not enough people are Number23 Jan 2014 #169

+1 kjones Feb 2014 #199

It's interesting to hear about this, LWolf Jan 2014 #91

well said, teach. Thank you. nt grasswire Jan 2014 #105

DU doesn't stand for Drama Underground. berni_mccoy Jan 2014 #92

I support Will Pitt's right to post MineralMan Jan 2014 #93

I think somebody is using that soldier, but it ain't Obama.... nt Adrahil Jan 2014 #94

"Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children...!" kjones Feb 2014 #200

"Martha Coakley will win on Tuesday. Bank on it."... SidDithers Jan 2014 #95

At least he gives an opinion, not merely :thumbsup: and snide comments. last1standing Jan 2014 #184

Yeah, like SFC Cory Remsburg is Cha Feb 2014 #209

Flak from Flaks bobduca Jan 2014 #97

Smoochy, moochy...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #101

Aww troll kisses so sweet! bobduca Jan 2014 #106

You would know...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #108

FYI: This post was alerted. 1000words Jan 2014 #175

You made somebody mad, bro. Jury results: Skip Intro Jan 2014 #178

I'll sign this online petition. n/t PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #99

10 deployments is obscene. Rex Jan 2014 #100

He was injured in 2009, so the blame for the 10 deployments lays at the feet of BUSH. n/t Tx4obama Jan 2014 #133

Oh no doubt it does, how many more extra deployments did our soldiers have Rex Jan 2014 #134

Props and Profits: A Fistful of Clickies: Whisp Jan 2014 #103

It's ProSense Jan 2014 #104

I don't think it's Vets you're worried about here. RetroLounge Jan 2014 #164

No, anyone who says anything against Obama gets 50 links from you. n-t Logical Jan 2014 #182

Will next year be a "Tribute to Hollywood?" last1standing Feb 2014 #213

Are you referring to the thread labeled 'Fuck'? randome Jan 2014 #107

I detest the tactic when the R's do it (they pioneered it under Reagan) & I detest it when the El_Johns Jan 2014 #112

I like Will, but that post was claptrap and nonsense alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #113

there are more fiascos than that! Whisp Jan 2014 #138

"24 Business Hours" fiasco" what was that one? Number23 Jan 2014 #172

So ludicrous and embarrassing that it's not worth recounting in full alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #174

"We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us." Whisp Feb 2014 #201

Sycophants unite! LordGlenconner Jan 2014 #114

I don't think that word means what you think it means. last1standing Jan 2014 #137

Groveling LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #219

LOL! Sounds like you pick out words at random and use them to feel clever. last1standing Feb 2014 #221

This message was self-deleted by its author LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #222

Whiners whine! n-t Logical Jan 2014 #181

We all have our crosses to bear. nt William769 Jan 2014 #115

haha.. one_voice Jan 2014 #167

I support him as a fellow DUer even when I disagree with him. Skidmore Jan 2014 #118

It was disappointing to see so much of the love/hate false dichotomy replies to his post. arcane1 Jan 2014 #126

If there weren't poster like Will I probably wouldn't frequent this website anymore. liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #129

Yep 840high Jan 2014 #192

DURec! bvar22 Jan 2014 #130

Me too. One of his best articles. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #131

I am a sheep bleet bleet! Egnever Jan 2014 #136

All Presidents have used soldiers as props during this speech. It doesn't make it right. alarimer Jan 2014 #140

Is that guy still here? I thought they banned him at least 24 business hours ago. tritsofme Jan 2014 #149

I think it was more as an illustration of the mistakes that are/have been made Warpy Jan 2014 #153

I'll give this thread a warm and hearty '76' rec. Stay the course WP... eom Purveyor Jan 2014 #154

I support WillPitt's right to his opinion justiceischeap Jan 2014 #158

the K and the R.... mike_c Jan 2014 #168

Nicht. lonestarnot Jan 2014 #170

I support the man, but disagree with his post on this matter. riqster Jan 2014 #171

He is not afraid to tell the truth. I am also with Will. glinda Jan 2014 #173

UGH UGH UGH Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2014 #176

I'm very fond of Will Pitt. elleng Jan 2014 #177

I agree. Thank you for posting TBF Jan 2014 #179

I support him about as often as I support Obama. jazzimov Jan 2014 #186

I appreciate your post. Cool heads should prevail. lumpy Feb 2014 #203

A willing prop is still a prop. last1standing Feb 2014 #210

I support him. 840high Jan 2014 #188

Agreed -- but here's a point people are missing . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #190

That's very true but I believe there's more in this case. last1standing Jan 2014 #193

Good point! n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #194

I fucking support support stockings Whisp Feb 2014 #205

he can be a pompous ass at times - but at the end of the day - I support him Douglas Carpenter Feb 2014 #211

Derp Whisp Feb 2014 #218

I support your right to say what you want to and when you want to on DU. Rex Feb 2014 #223