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Cha

(296,893 posts)
45. I took two years off in 2010.. all the doom and gloom exploding about ACA was extraordinarily
Sat Aug 22, 2015, 04:34 AM
Aug 2015

vitriolic and ignorant. It's now Obamacare and it's helping millions.. they can't even stand that.

They were wrong then and they're wrong now.

Have a peaceful hiatus DemocratSinceBirth.. you deserve it.

Peace, Love, and Aloha, Cha

#BlackLivesMatter.

I am taking a hiatus from D U [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 OP
I am truly sorry to hear that. TDale313 Aug 2015 #1
Get some rest for the soul and the heart. brer cat Aug 2015 #2
that's the reason i don't DesertFlower Aug 2015 #3
I am very sorry to hear that, not that I blame you. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #4
Taking a break from here is a good thing... Spazito Aug 2015 #5
Oh stick around--just stay out of that GD-P cesspool. MADem Aug 2015 #6
+ a bajillion. I do think we all need a break from time to time, just to recoup our sanity. Hekate Aug 2015 #18
+1 nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #28
But that's the thing --they DON'T get tired of talking to themselves. Not at ALL. And on top of that Number23 Aug 2015 #39
Best thing to do in that case is just copy and paste the whole conversation, with names, MADem Aug 2015 #41
"Sanders gets raucous, but mostly white welcome in South Carolina as he works for black support" Cha Aug 2015 #42
If he'd been drawing a representative measure of the population, there should have been MADem Aug 2015 #44
African Americans know what's happening online with some of his supporters.. I don't care Cha Aug 2015 #46
Yeah, this thread is pretty disturbing.... MADem Aug 2015 #47
they just can't help themselves. no clue how bad they're hurting their candidate. Cha Aug 2015 #48
The doubling down in that thread is disturbing and incredibly moronic. zappaman Aug 2015 #50
Come back to us soon. leftofcool Aug 2015 #55
OMG. murielm99 Aug 2015 #58
Agree with this - GD-P isn't showing any substantive contribution to the issues blm Aug 2015 #51
I dumped it as soon as it was created, and I suspect they did get "tired of talking to themselves" Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #61
Ain't it just!!!! MADem Aug 2015 #62
They arent liberals. It is that simple. randys1 Aug 2015 #63
I just ramped back my participation. kwassa Aug 2015 #7
+1 freshwest Aug 2015 #8
No kidding! Same here. calimary Aug 2015 #35
Good on you, kwassa. Cha Aug 2015 #43
I'm just sad that this political sh*t has gotten to you....I hope you peace, calm, and tranquility.. a kennedy Aug 2015 #9
I understand. I just dip in and it is hard to recognize the place. nolabear Aug 2015 #10
Bye. OnyxCollie Aug 2015 #11
Awww, rats. JohnnyLib2 Aug 2015 #12
I don't blame you ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #13
you better not go. Quayblue Aug 2015 #14
Short, mental health breaks are good. Just don't stay away too long. nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #15
I completely understand DFW Aug 2015 #16
((hugs)) Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #17
Taking a mental health day (or month or however long) is an excellent idea. Hekate Aug 2015 #19
I've been thinking of doing the same thing.. Gloria Aug 2015 #20
I completely understand ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #21
I have a great deal of respect for anyone who can deal with barking dogs. betsuni Aug 2015 #22
Will miss your posts. zappaman Aug 2015 #23
Don't stay away too long! GitRDun Aug 2015 #24
Please come back soon Gothmog Aug 2015 #25
You're a good soul. lovemydog Aug 2015 #26
I really like your posts. I hope to see you back soon lunamagica Aug 2015 #27
Yes, take some time off and a word of advice if I may.... steve2470 Aug 2015 #29
Good advice.. Gloria Aug 2015 #31
Great points steve2470. lovemydog Aug 2015 #36
Take care, brother. Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2015 #30
I get it, i did this too for a few weeks and it felt great. randys1 Aug 2015 #32
Sometimes a break is just what you need mcar Aug 2015 #33
I took a month off and it helped. Now that I am posting again I will try to limit my posts hrmjustin Aug 2015 #34
Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #37
um, that's Nelson Mandela, read the text inside the pic nt steve2470 Aug 2015 #38
I don't blame you one bit. I don't think anyone sane really understands what they're doing here Number23 Aug 2015 #40
I took two years off in 2010.. all the doom and gloom exploding about ACA was extraordinarily Cha Aug 2015 #45
Have a great break and a good time away from this toxic hell-hole. emulatorloo Aug 2015 #49
Come back soon Gothmog Aug 2015 #52
Come Back Soon lib87 Aug 2015 #53
We'll miss you, DemocratSinceBirth! Come back soon. pnwmom Aug 2015 #54
I'm very sorry to hear this. Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #56
Please come back when you are able. murielm99 Aug 2015 #57
You have fought well and from the heart. blackspade Aug 2015 #59
Okay DSB, break's over. I'm starting to get worried. You're sorely missed here. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #60
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