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bmbmd

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7. Many years ago

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 08:56 PM

Mar 23

I posted about an experience I had in cherry-red north Texas in which my local Goodyear dealer held a knife to my throat because I had the audacity to mention my intent to vote for Barack Obama. Within minutes, the posse had accused me of lying and averred that the incident had never occurred. Some of the replies were quite personal and offensive, as I recall. So, I have greatly reduced my presence on this board because like you, I don't feel welcome here. Over fifty-five years of voting Democratic, supporting Democratic candidates across the nation, and years of experience in local and national politics mean nothing to these people. (Did I mention that I have a close relative who worked in the Johnson White House?) I will continue to support DU in my meager way, as I have for over twenty years, but I have no interest in offering my perspective. DU remains a great source for breaking news and opinion, but fuck that posse that tries to dehumanize you.

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I've followed DU since forever . [View all] Tom Dyer Mar 23 OP

Im sorry to hear this. Bread and Circuses Mar 23 #1

Some days are like that. blm Mar 23 #2

No one should feel inferior or insecure here so whatever phase we're in, we need to be better if feelings are hurt Deuxcents Mar 23 #5

I agree. blm Mar 23 #10

I don't want to beat a dead horse, but..it's not the first time a poster has said those harmless faux pas are hurtful Deuxcents Mar 23 #15

Hear! Hear! littlemissmartypants Mar 23 #21

I hate to see people hammered for protocol mistakes here blm Mar 24 #31

Me too, blm. And typos, spelling, grammar... It costs nothing to show others grace.❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 24 #39

for The Lounge, treat it like fun time, NO politics Skittles Mar 23 #3

Please don't fret. I usually post replies but I have started discussions so I keep it safe and use the same forum Deuxcents Mar 23 #4

Not for me, gab13by13 Mar 23 #30

Sorry, but you have to go to jail now.... meet your bunkmate IcyPeas Mar 23 #6

Many years ago bmbmd Mar 23 #7

so sorry that happened to you (in texas, as well as what happened to you on du) orleans Mar 23 #18

So sorry to hear this, bmbmd. It sounds like those responsible were ... littlemissmartypants Mar 23 #23

I have only been on DU for about three years... anciano Mar 23 #8

Making a sandwich, go for the mayo, stand at the frig asking why. UTUSN Mar 23 #9

Heh. blm Mar 23 #11

Easy for ya to say. UTUSN Mar 23 #13

I WILL FLAME YOU Skittles Mar 23 #12

Hah! - Because missing the flip flops I mean shower shoes! UTUSN Mar 23 #14

you're just ASKING for it Skittles Mar 23 #17

Lololol blm Mar 24 #40

and I could kick ass in flip flops Skittles Mar 24 #41

😆 blm Mar 24 #43

Tom, post anywhere you like. If someone has a problem with that, they can get over it. flashman13 Mar 23 #16

I'm old and on lots of learning spectrums. multigraincracker Mar 23 #19

dear tom, i'm sorry that happened to you orleans Mar 23 #20

Ha! littlemissmartypants Mar 23 #25

Rec Niagara Mar 24 #35

We love you, Tom Dyer. You're perfectly human. I try to get my daily mistakes done early... littlemissmartypants Mar 23 #22

Maybe it just took you True Dough Mar 23 #24

Most of us try to be kind and on DU, we are the majority. Marie Marie Mar 23 #26

Don't feel bad gab13by13 Mar 23 #27

Of course!😊 Tom Dyer Mar 24 #37

I do not post much either. BoomaofBandM Mar 23 #28

Even after you find the right forum a post can innocently bomb and cause you greif, bear with it we just gotta keep on PurgedVoter Mar 23 #29

In the last few weeks NJCher Mar 24 #32

Perhaps you are unaware of this equation. OldBaldy1701E Mar 24 #33

Mistakes are going to happen as we're all human Niagara Mar 24 #34

Dangerous? Stupid? Hate? All this because it was pointed out that you were in the wrong forum? Scrivener7 Mar 24 #36

I'm new to DU, but it's the same for me. JustKay Mar 24 #38

We're just your typical dysfunctional family. Ignore the nasty BS and post away. Vinca Mar 24 #42