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bmbmd

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7. Many years ago

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 08:56 PM

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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 Monday OP

Im sorry to hear this. Bread and Circuses Monday #1

Some days are like that. blm Monday #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 Monday #5

I agree. blm Monday #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 Monday #15

Hear! Hear! littlemissmartypants Monday #21

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

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

for The Lounge, treat it like fun time, NO politics Skittles Monday #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 Monday #4

Not for me, gab13by13 Monday #30

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

Many years ago bmbmd Monday #7

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

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

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

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

Heh. blm Monday #11

Easy for ya to say. UTUSN Monday #13

I WILL FLAME YOU Skittles Monday #12

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

you're just ASKING for it Skittles Monday #17

Lololol blm Yesterday #40

and I could kick ass in flip flops Skittles 23 hrs ago #41

😆 blm 22 hrs ago #43

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

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

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

Ha! littlemissmartypants Monday #25

Rec Niagara Yesterday #35

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

Maybe it just took you True Dough Monday #24

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

Don't feel bad gab13by13 Monday #27

Of course!😊 Tom Dyer Yesterday #37

I do not post much either. BoomaofBandM Monday #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 Monday #29

In the last few weeks NJCher Yesterday #32

Perhaps you are unaware of this equation. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #33

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

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

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

We're just your typical dysfunctional family. Ignore the nasty BS and post away. Vinca 22 hrs ago #42