This should be my last post here at DU -

[Joe for Clark]

I do like all of you guys - I will miss you.

I had to stay here to see something thru - it is done now.

The truth is I am such an opinionated a-hole anyway, probably wouldn't matter.


Remebmer this - we are a great country and we will always be great. It is totally because of our people.

Joe

[niyad]

1. so whatever you had to finish is done, why does that mean you

cannot stay?

[Drum]

2. Glad to have shared the path with you for awhile.

Be well.

-Drum

[mike_c]

3. been a good run, I think-- hope you're leaving happy....

Best wishes and god speed.

[Mojorabbit]

4. My best to you and your boy. eom

[MadMaddie]

5. Joe...why are you leaving...you always have something

to share with us....I enjoy chatting with you....

Don't leave...if you do.....don't forget us!!

:cry:

[man4allcats]

6. Aw heck, Joe. Don't go.

We need assholes. I'm one myself. We're the party's best defense against the reTHUGlicans! B-)

[babylonsister]

7. Remember this-we're all opinionated. That's what makes

this a great site. Take care, Joe. :hi:

[AlCzervik]

8. Joe take care and come back for 08 huh?

you know you don't want to miss the fun.

[TheDebbieDee]

9. Goodbye, Joe for Clark........

Check back in with us in a few months if Gen. Clark decides to run for President again, okay?

[graywarrior]

10. Joe, stay in touch, will ya?

I really dig you posts.

[file83]

11. Are you dying or something?

:shrug:

[w4rma]

12. Even though you've accomplished your goal, it doesn't mean you aren't welcome to visit

once in a while. I think I speak for just about everyone here when I say that you are welcome to visit as often as you like.

[mmonk]

13. Hey Joe.

You better drop in. Send me a message when you do. I have some projects to work on and will be dropping in and out and when I come back, I don't want you gone.

[Robbien]

14. Please take care and I hope your son comes back from Iraq safe

You are right, ours is a great country full of great people.

I wish you well.

[SeattleGirl]

15. Ah, Joe, I wish you wouldn't leave.

Take care. I wish you the best, and hope your son comes hom soon, safe and sound. :hi:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

16. God Bless And Take Care. I'm Sure We'll See Ya Round These Parts Again. :o)

DU is too addictive and educational to stay away from for too long. :)

[Joe for Clark]

17. On November the 6th - night before the election.

They send a message - with the death notices, by the way - that would scare satan.

Here is the end -

You can best protect your soldier by keeping this information secure and refraining from speaking with media outlets. If you are contacted by media, you can refer the individuals to the Fort Lewis Public Affairs Office at ...... We will continue to update you with information as it becomes available.

Now this last paragraph bothered me greatly - It is a new one.

I had to know that others knew there was a concentration coming - so they do now.

That was kind of my job for a week or so.

I will look at LBN - I am not brain dead.

Joe

[The Straight Story]

20. Kick for you Joe

I and others here will welcome ya back when you desire to do so. PM me if you want my email address or someone to chat with in the meantime.

[babylonsister]

22. Who are 'they', Joe? nt

[Joe for Clark]

29. It is the scariest thing of all - they is us.

[Robbien]

24. Joe, I do not understand

Also do not understand why you wish to stop posting at DU, especially now that the next push for Baghdad is being planned as we type.

My nephew is also there and all one can do is keep the faith.

Peace

[crispini]

28. Okay, you are freaking me out.

:wow:

[Coexist]

30. "a concentration"?

I'm sorry, but I don't follow.

[lady lib]

33. Sorry, I don't understand. Can you explain this more fully?

Thanks.

[Joe for Clark]

39. No -I can never do that unless it is available in other

media - you understand?? They trusted us- and I cannot betray that trust. I will not.

Joe

[lady lib]

48. Yes, I understand.

Well, we'll be looking forward to reading your thoughts on whatever this is once it comes out in the press. Take care.

[bananas]

51. So you might come back after it hits the news?

I was going to say "Happy Holidays" but it sounds like the holidays are going to be very rough for some. So long, Joe. Hope we hear from you again.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

37. This seems rather cryptic. Good luck to you.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

38. I'm confused ... there's something I'm not getting

I'm guessing the 'they', who send the message, is the US Gov/Military ... Are you saying you were contacted in regards to the well-being of your son and/or his fellow soldiers out of Fort Lewis? It sounds ominous.

"I had to know that others knew there was a 'concentration coming' - so they do now."

A concentration of what, Joe? I feel like there's some bad news here.

[fooj]

18. I wish you peace, Joe.

I wish us all peace. Please check in from time to time. I'll keep positive thoughts for your son.:patriot:

Take good care.

[applegrove]

19. Best Wishes to you and yours. Hope to see you back here under

different circumstances.....

HEY! THINGS HAVE CHANGED ALREADY

...so come back & visit.

[CharmCity]

21. Farewell, Joe Lieberman!

Glad it all worked out for you.

[Joe for Clark]

25. That cracked me up - thank you

Joe

[bdamomma]

23. take care and remember DU has an

open door policy, my best to you and your son.

[razors edge]

26. Peace to you and yours Joe.

Hold them close and be thankful, See you when we see you.

[Ksec]

27. Give it a few days Joe.

Then make that decision.

Youre AOK in my book Joe. Good luck .

[Joe for Clark]

35. Hi Ksec,

I will surely be looking in - no doubt at all.

I don't feel the same level of obligation anymore.

You are ok with me anytime man.

Joe

[calimary]

31. I hope you change your mind and stay. Or come back.

Don't like good-byes, myself.

There will always be a candle in the window for you here!

:hug:

[HughSeries]

32. My last post was yesterday.

Just making sure everyone hears about it. I'll see you at the after-party, Joe.

[Crunchy Frog]

41. Hi Hugh. Welcome to DU.

I'm very series about that.

[bigtree]

34. door's still open

we're still listening

[Beelzebud]

36. Black Helicopters!!!!!

[Joe for Clark]

43. That is funny as hell.

(since I am free with the language thing).


Joe

[Crunchy Frog]

40. Hope you come back again soon after this next hiatus.

:hi:

[Joe for Clark]

42. I think you guys are pretty damn smart -

I was trying very hard to get out of this -

By the way - anything factual I have to say - was sent to moderators here days ago. I did not know what to do with it - that is me.

Most of the 2 div is concentrating in Baghdad - probably others. I only know what I see.

Last fight we sent batallions forward - we are sending brigades now. A formidable force.


It really is like watching a train wreck coming.


Those young officers have their dander up, no doubt. That is why I am out of here for a while.

But I do read LBN -

Joe

[understandinglife]

44. Take good care of yourself ...

:thumbsup:

"We the People ..." care a great deal for everyone of you.



Peace.

[mom cat]

45. Hey Joe. You are the kind of incorrigible truth teller that we need in

an impending train wreck, and in its aftermath. Hope that your son is not on that particular train. You are always welcome here. You have had a good run. I look forward to the sequel.
Stay safe. :hug:

[Joe for Clark]

49. No - I really am not the best person to listen to.

I have read so many of those crap updates from Iraq I do want to throw-up. I know BS when I see it - seen it too many times.

Mom - the things I saw were ordered weeks ago - they are going to happen. There is nothing more I can say about them.

My kid signed up to do the taliban - he meant it and I respected it.

He won't get the choice though.

Joe

[hsher]

46. Stay godd*mmit

[buddysmellgood]

47. Godspeed Joe.

[Generic Other]

50. Joe, you are driving this locomotive...you can't jump now!

We're all in the train wreck together.

:patriot:

[Joe for Clark]

52. I think - I can do one more thing -

The day I know the dispositions are for real I will let you all read - word for word - just what they (the army) sent us parents the night of November 6th -

SO I will watch this a little-

Joe

[Hissyspit]

54. If I understand Joe's implications correctly, he is hardly alone in his situation.

I know some stuff I can't talk about either.

[Generic Other]

60. Maybe there's a chance Nov 7th will make them alter the strategy

or force them to abandon it altogether. The tone of your comments, what I read between the lines scares me.

What can we all do to work for peace Joe? I am genuinely stumped.

[postulater]

53. Too cryptic for me, I don't understand the reason for the recs

bye

[spacelady]

55. Who cares? n/t

[NoBushSpokenHere]

56. Check LBN or the post referenced below

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2616946

then open that mouth again and say who cares? Sorry for being mean here, but please don't post something like that without knowing what is being referenced.

[lonestarnot]

58. Shit is about to hit the fan in Bagdad again.

Staying the course again before the end of the year and the Riechtard's Reign.

[spacelady]

59. Thank you for pointing out my ignorance. I posted late & recklessly

and I thought this was just one of those "I'm Leaving, Try To talk Me Out of It" dramas. So, mea culpa, I am sorry, & Best vibes to those in harm's way.

[NoBushSpokenHere]

61. Your welcome and thanks for the apology

When I read your earlier post I was ready to climb into space and show you who cares! I did research some of your earlier posts on other topics and deduced that you must have just jumped to conclusions regarding this one.

Glad I didn't have to get into that space suit...might of looked kinda strange with my tin foil hat :)

[democrank]

57. Wish you`d reconsider, Joe.

I know this is a very difficult time for you and you have a lot of support here. PEACE

[windbreeze]

62. Now is NOT the time to leave...

now is the time to be near those who feel as you do...just the thought of "war", any "war" makes me sick...having lived through Vietnam, with a husband, brother, brother-in-law that served in country...and having never quite gotten over what it did to all of us...
you take care Joe...and let me send hope for all things good for you and your son...and for all those guys/gals in uniform...
windbreeze

[sweetheart]

63. kudos to you

The very thing you've done i consider'ed myself today,
but when i weight it, the deed is not done until 08, you're
always welcome back; but whatever your soul calls to duty.

best regards to you and your loved ones,
-sweetheart