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What I Learned on My Summer Suspension
I had the experience of being scolded and punished for bad behavior on TPM over the past couple of days. I was restricted from posting comments on reader posts for a time. It was (mostly) not fun, but it was...more »
Posted on July 3, 2008 8:32 PM
Free MassDem
Please excuse the petulant tantrum, but I have an issue with TPM, and I'd like to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. It wasn't my proudest moment as a member of the community here, but I posted...more »
Posted on July 2, 2008 8:14 PM
Will the press ever notice that McCain lies to them or does Tina Fey have to point it out?
The coverage of Barack Obama was incredibly positive before the SNL skit about the subject. As an Obama supporter, this is obvious even to me. After that weekend, everything did change, all of the talking heads were suddenly afraid of...more »
Posted on June 30, 2008 9:22 PM
What the Hell, Barack?
Barack, we need to have a little talk. You've let McCain off completely on campaign finance and now the country thinks he's a principled reformer rather than a craven liar. You're on the verge of an October where people will...more »
Posted on June 30, 2008 9:12 PM
Osama, John and George
I posted this about a month ago, and it went over like a fart in church, but given Charlie Black's latest blurt of the truth, it seemed on-topic. Please forgive the blatant re-post and give it a read. President Bush...more »
Posted on June 26, 2008 7:48 PM
Magical Internet Money Power
Sorry for the repeat posts, but why is there so much mystery to "internet money"? I must hear 20-25 times a day that Barack has amazing appeal "on the internet", and "if it wasn't for the intenet" he wouldn't have...more »
Posted on June 23, 2008 9:20 AM
Lindsey Graham Sickens, Joe Biden Dissapoints on MTP
I just listened to the first MTP without Tim Russert, and I applaud Brian Williams, who did fine it what must have been difficult emotional circumstances. That said - I am sickened by Lindsey Graham - "Its so sad to see...more »
Posted on June 23, 2008 9:02 AM
I'm disappointed In Barack for FISA, but...
I'm disappointed he has signaled his support for the FISA "compromise", although I'm curious how much success he'll have in stripping out the immunity. But, in the cold hard light of politics, I can't help but think about two things:1. ...more »
Posted on June 21, 2008 10:40 AM
Read this post if you like winning arguments with Republicans.
I keep hearing from Republicans that Obama's plan to roll back the Bush tax will result in an increase in the Capital Gains tax. They also say that the biggest increase in Cap Gains tax rate will be for lower...more »
Posted on June 19, 2008 8:59 PM
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For those who understand, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible....more »
Posted on June 17, 2008 11:28 PM
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Hold on a second. I joined TPm and wrote my first post on May 3rd 2008. I was somewhat reluctant at first, since I also perceived a clique that might not be welcoming of newcomers, but what I have found is the polar opposite. The membership of this community, including those who are perennially in the rec list, are nothing but welcoming and receptive to new posters, provided they being something to the table other than complaints.
Posted at July 4, 2008 9:43 AM in response to What I Learned on My Summer Suspension
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Word
Posted at July 4, 2008 9:35 AM in response to Where is Fake Sinbad when his country needs him?
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The world would be stagnant without black sheep.
Posted at July 3, 2008 9:26 PM in response to We Are Family
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Good to be back, thanks to all
Posted at July 3, 2008 8:56 PM in response to What I Learned on My Summer Suspension
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10-4
Posted at July 3, 2008 3:48 PM in response to Free MassDem
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there is no way to link to this kind of site generated feedback - I tried to link to the message I was getting in my post, but the link didn't work.
Posted at July 3, 2008 1:42 PM in response to Free MassDem
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In addition, bear in mind that my offending comment was CLEARLY not intended to contribute to the conversation, rather to annoy the original poster. If comments start dissapearing for other reasons, such as political viewpoint, we would have a big issue, and a smaller community as a result, but there is NO indication that this will take place here.
Posted at July 3, 2008 1:13 PM in response to Free MassDem
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It does make sense to me, my only issue now is with the communication of and threshold for such restrictions. I do feel strongly that my actions were tame compared to others I have seen, but that is no excuse. I would have appreciated:
1. A warning that there could be restrictions.
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2. A comment explaining the dissapearance of my offending comment (maybe this could be the place for the warning).All in all, an expectation that a system be perfect all of the time is foolish. In this case, I think the feedback went both ways effectively, and that seems like the way it should be. Take as evidence that this post and thread, which is very critical of TPM, by and large, has continued unabated and been responded to by management in a fair and equitable manner.
Posted at July 3, 2008 1:10 PM in response to Free MassDem
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Thank you Lila, and I applaud your effort to keep the level of conversation on a high level. I am truly regretful that I had to be an example of bad behavior, but I do get a little mischevious at times.
Man, I feel like Red in the last 20 minutes of shawshank redemption, do I know how to handle freedom? Have I been institutionalized? What was the name of that town in Mexico where Andy was headed? I gotta go get some therapy.
Posted at July 3, 2008 11:23 AM in response to Free MassDem
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I would love to see Leiberman on the ticket, but I'm not sure that even McCain is that stupid. Who knows though, he has shown the ability to exceed all expectations in that department.
Posted at July 2, 2008 12:27 PM in response to Poll: McCain Picking Lieberman As Veep Would Hurt Him In Connecticut
