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It's Been an Interesting Year | 59 comments (59 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: It's Been an Interesting Year (4.00 / 8)

Rest awhile. Clear the spirit. Be at peace. When a relationship has serrved its purpose the spirit moves us in another direction.

Having met you and others here recently this deeply saddens me. One by one some really fabulous writers/activists are leaving this site. It may be time to do an inventory of the site. Why are so many people leaving? Are we achieving our purpose here?

People were so hurt and taken aback by SusunHu's last post slamming the Muslims yet we have a poster here that won't reveal his nationality or where he lives but slams every American for the sins of the father and he is slapped on the back and applauded and reverred here on a daily basis.DT"S words yesterday cut me as an AMericasn so deeply I had to step away because I knew I was ready to blow a gasket. Is this really the community that we thought it was? It has changed so much in the past six months. It is sad.

Be well and stay in touch SallyCat. It was great talking to you last night. Peace my friend.

Frodo failed...Bush has got the ring.

by alohaleezy on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 10:05:46 AM EST

Re: It's Been an Interesting Year (4.00 / 6)

You are not the only one who has taken note of that double standard someone has for himself, Leezy, but I don't think people are applauding it. Frankly, I'm disgusted and sick of it at this point.

Sallycat, I wish you the best.

by CabinGirl on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 10:14:39 AM EST
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Re: It's Been an Interesting Year (4.00 / 5)

You are right CabinGirl. I am just so sick right now that his writings are posted here. Between his obscene postings of condoning female genital mutilation and now condemning ALL americans for Bush's sins I have had it.

Frodo failed...Bush has got the ring.

by alohaleezy on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 10:29:48 AM EST
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If I could make a suggestion, aloha (4.00 / 4)

I know that most people realize they can click a person's name and read their comments for themselves.

But when the person comments a lot, especially in long threads, that can be asking a lot.

It might be helpful to people who are short on time if you could post specific quotes with links to the things you reference.

And I'm not singling you out, I would make this suggestion to anyone who references someone else's posts.

one man's conspiracy is another man's business plan
Blog updated as needed

by DuctapeFatwa (DuctapeFatwa@yahoo.com) on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 03:44:38 PM EST
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Susan Hu: I wondered what happened (4.00 / 5)

to her. I guess I missed a couple of days when this kerfuffle occurred. Probably no one wants to open this wound. But I would be very interested in seeing a link to her goodbye diary or comment. I think about her. I wonder how her raccoons are doing. (This is not snark, although it might be a little frivolous, given the context of this diary.)

by Time Waits for no Woman (time.waits_at_gmail.com) on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 01:05:11 PM EST
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Re: Susan Hu: I wondered what happened (4.00 / 3)

No, I for one do not want to open that wound. Let's leave it alone ok?

Frodo failed...Bush has got the ring.

by alohaleezy on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 01:28:27 PM EST
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Re: Susan Hu: I wondered what happened (4.00 / 5)

I can't really say that I left, because I was never a super-active participant here. But when Susan left, I participated even less. She's a good, caring person, and her writing was one of the main things that brought me here.

"History is ruthless, and will never flatter anybody." Zhou Enlai

by Other Lisa (redandexpert at that mega-ISP called yahoo.) on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 04:26:43 PM EST
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You asked about Susan? (4.00 / 3)

The result testified to the energy and enterprise of the engineers draining the reservoirs of Islamic credulity and rage, but the more instructive lesson was the one to be learned from the mush-mouthed response on the part of the intimidated champions [editors and journalists] of liberty in London, Toronto, New York and Washington. Here was a coordinated attack on the freedoms of thought and expression fundamental to the existence of a liberal society and the workings of democratic government and where were the public voices willing to say so? On sabbatical or leave of absence, mumbling apologies, sending their regrets. Lewis Lapham, Harper's Magazine.

Susan was one of those public voices. I think BT is diminished by her absence but she continues to be a courageous journalist.

You remember Lewis H. Lapham? he was a big hero for a couple of days for his March essay on the need to impeach Bush. He cannot be dismissed as another Michelle Malkin.

To thine own self be true. W.S.

by sybil on Sun Apr 23rd, 2006 at 02:59:45 AM EST
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Re: It's Been an Interesting Year (4.00 / 9)

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to attack the arguments of a person than the person themselves?

Some day I'll write publicly about why I left BT. All I'll say is that is wasn't about philisophical or political disagreements, it was directly related to a personal attack against me.

My 2 cents from a safe distance: if you want to keep this community intact and functioning as a vehicle for sorely needed change, the best I can offer is to stop viewing other BTers as "enemies" and to engage them in debate over their opinions - not their persons.

And, if this community cannot function because some opinions are disturbing, causing some to leave, then all I can say is that some people may be missing a huge opportunity for personal growth that is afforded by such diversity.

Hell, I just went through that with some Bush supporters who invaded my blog and actually had to hang out elsewhere for a few hours to regroup. But, in the end, those who challenged my thinking taught me very valuable lessons, caused me to deeply evaluate my beliefs and strengthened my understanding of my priorities. I gained immensely from that experience and now I'll carry on to blog another day, knowing that I can handle such vehement disagreements without losing myself as a person.

by catnip (llamg88 at hotmail.com) on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 02:31:44 PM EST
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Cheesecake! (4.00 / 3)

Okay - now that I have your undivided attention...I shall see more of you at your site. I'll keep you posted on this fabulous journey that I am taking...and re-evaluating the conflicts here. The conflicts do not make me leave...but give me more food for thought!

Me - I'm more the chocolate brownie type for food...and it helps me think too!

Hugs and love Catnip!

by SallyCat on Sun Apr 23rd, 2006 at 01:54:31 AM EST
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I need to clarify something (4.00 / 7)

I was 1000% wrong about saying SusanHu slammed Muslims. I was trying to make a point and did it very poorly. To those I have offended please accept my deepest apologies.

Frodo failed...Bush has got the ring.

by alohaleezy on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 07:30:13 PM EST
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Re: I need to clarify something (4.00 / 4)

Thank you Leezy for saying this. I was pretty shocked at your statement, but I thank you for taking it back. I know your point and that wasn't it. :>)

There's a sense that people in America aren't getting the truth. - George W. Bush (Gee, ya think?)

by Kamakhya (onyx at earthlink dot net) on Sat Apr 22nd, 2006 at 11:36:05 PM EST
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