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Major Hogwash

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198. You have an outstanding attitude towards having actual discussions!!

Thu Nov 26, 2015, 10:50 AM

Nov 2015

I put so many people on ignore this year that the threads at this forum are only about half as long as what they really are.
I can only see discussions taking place between the remaining participants, even among people who disagree.

Nevertheless, most, but not all, of the snarky smartass comments made by people here that are like "the boys who hung out in the hallway", the bullies at the high school that I graduated from, aren't there for me to read.
DU didn't start out to be an echo chamber, but it wasn't solely designed for people with no awareness of net etiquette to come here for bashing the same member all of the time, either.

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Missing Octafish today. That is all. nt [View all] 7wo7rees Nov 2015 OP

Did something happen? azmom Nov 2015 #1

He posted today Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2015 #2

Link Electric Monk Nov 2015 #3

That's not the real Octafish. Codeine Nov 2015 #4

LOL bettyellen Nov 2015 #5

Perfect! Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #6

Compare any of my OPs to any of yours, any day. Octafish Nov 2015 #10

My dearest Octafish, I'm the one who laughed at the joke... Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #11

What I wrote holds for you and any of them. Octafish Nov 2015 #12

Well, you responded to me. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #13

JFK stood up to the warmongers. Octafish Nov 2015 #18

You say planted evidence, I say factual evidence. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #22

That must be why Allen Dulles and J Edgar Hoover lied. Octafish Nov 2015 #27

Every bit of "proof" you offer is some crazy CT site... Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #30

The American Prospect is a top liberal publication. Octafish Nov 2015 #32

From your link. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #34

RFK's children stated their father believed President Kennedy was killed by a conspiracy. Octafish Nov 2015 #37

One of RFK's children Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #40

Why do you seem to be so desperate to shut Ocatfish down? notadmblnd Nov 2015 #51

Someone made a rather humorous joke Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #63

I'm just curious why it is so important to silence him notadmblnd Nov 2015 #132

I'm not silencing him. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #133

Everyone in your world who supports those events, then = "a loon"... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #68

Words in mouth, much? Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #70

Read much? MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #73

Except Thimerosal is neither dangerous nor wholly unnecessary. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #74

I've covered that read already... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #76

I have no problem questioning science. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #81

Yes, and it's so objective coming from this blogger... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #82

OK. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #84

'Read my lips, no new taxes' is a direct quote by HW Bush. That doesn't mean anything. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #39

So RFK is a liar like Bush? Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #41

I tend to think RFK said that because he was being politic as a matter of survival, PatrickforO Nov 2015 #42

The photo on your post is unseemly because it PatrickforO Nov 2015 #38

[b]CIA Instructions to Media Assets[/b] Octafish Nov 2015 #47

I've seen this before. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #52

guess it's not only Trump who is the narcissist librechik Nov 2015 #45

So, foily friend, what are the "actual facts"? I'd like to see your reply as detailed as any... ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2015 #160

Galbraith is pretty credible. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #36

You are repeating discarded propaganda. Zen Democrat Nov 2015 #174

Didn't you talk about that new book by David Talbot, PatrickforO Nov 2015 #35

About 50 pages left to go. hifiguy Nov 2015 #43

The CTs can get funny though treestar Nov 2015 #123

Bam! MineralMan Nov 2015 #14

The rabid right makes fun of me all the time. Octafish Nov 2015 #19

I've never even visited that site. MineralMan Nov 2015 #20

Because you used to post on Free Republic. Octafish Nov 2015 #21

I'm not currently a Forum Host. MineralMan Nov 2015 #23

My advice to you is what I give them: Show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #24

I don't do conspiracy theories, woo, or MineralMan Nov 2015 #25

''Theory.'' Octafish Nov 2015 #29

And again another one refuses to debate you seriously. Rex Nov 2015 #96

Thank you, Rex. Octafish Nov 2015 #122

Yes. Of course H2O Man Nov 2015 #26

Glad we're on the same side. Octafish Nov 2015 #28

Bam! Rex Nov 2015 #116

I do not care where you USED to post a DECADE ago. I like you HERE. bravenak Nov 2015 #157

And I appreciate that more than you know. MineralMan Nov 2015 #161

Precisely. They really have no argument. Nothing. bravenak Nov 2015 #162

ewwww he did? lonestarnot Nov 2015 #55

Yeah. And that makes me suspect his loyalties today. Octafish Nov 2015 #61

Why, my God Octafish! All of those actual things that happened would require...wait for it... ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2015 #164

ROFL alcibiades_mystery Nov 2015 #17

Kennebunkport, Maine, July 30, 1983. Octafish Nov 2015 #33

gd Bill?! wendylaroux Nov 2015 #113

Remember Mark Lombardi. Octafish Nov 2015 #148

It's ok, you're not a member of THAT club anyway. nt ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2015 #167

that is for damn sure,along with maybe all/close to all? of the people wendylaroux Nov 2015 #175

You wonder why people look askance at the shit you post, and you post THAT? MADem Nov 2015 #151

Yeah. Breaking the ice. Like getting ready for NAFTA or something. Octafish Nov 2015 #192

Lol pintobean Nov 2015 #104

A Public Service Announcement about Fukushima and Plutonium Octafish Nov 2015 #147

Why "missing" - is he gone?! or missing because of his perspective on JFK? UTUSN Nov 2015 #7

Great history being discovered... Octafish Nov 2015 #9

This is hilarious. cwydro Nov 2015 #15

Bug People! trumad Nov 2015 #48

That's what I call them...no matter which side they're on. cwydro Nov 2015 #50

It's amazing, what JFK stands for. Octafish Nov 2015 #8

All the "clever" people in this thread times 10 Waiting For Everyman Nov 2015 #16

You got that straight. hifiguy Nov 2015 #44

I can see only 6 replies out of 66, Zorra Nov 2015 #67

+1000 smiley Nov 2015 #126

+1 Go Vols Nov 2015 #134

Easy enough. Take them off iggy. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #31

DU rec... SidDithers Nov 2015 #46

Indeed it is Sid! trumad Nov 2015 #49

It is like a birthday where opening every post is a surprise Godhumor Nov 2015 #53

For years you've harrassed me on DU, yet you never show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #57

No, for years I, and many others, have shown that you have a propensity... SidDithers Nov 2015 #65

Nice smear. Octafish Nov 2015 #69

Re-read my post... SidDithers Nov 2015 #71

No need for condescension. Show where I'm any of what you accused me of being. Octafish Nov 2015 #78

Did you use those sources? treestar Nov 2015 #124

Like statistics, you can find a source to say most anything you want. Octafish Nov 2015 #135

Hey Sid, what you have had to say is unacceptable.. This may get us banned. Honed 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #143

The cultish worship of any DUer always strikes me as bizarre. That is all. nt. Orrex Nov 2015 #54

Please know there is no cult, fan club, or contributions plate. Octafish Nov 2015 #56

Well, that's really for you to say--it's up to your worshippers Orrex Nov 2015 #58

That's the point: The truth. Octafish Nov 2015 #59

If you think so, then I'd like to introduce you to the "Alert" feature. Orrex Nov 2015 #60

I never said I was the 'arbiter of truth.' Octafish Nov 2015 #62

It's not up to me to disprove your claims. Orrex Nov 2015 #64

Bullshit. Calling someone a "conspiracy theorist" is same as calling them a liar. Octafish Nov 2015 #66

Of course, that's entirely incorrect. Orrex Nov 2015 #72

Now you accuse me of mental illness. Nice. Octafish Nov 2015 #79

See? Now *that's* a lie. I made no such accusation. Orrex Nov 2015 #85

No. That's what you said. Otherwise, you'd show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #86

Show me where I accused you of mental illness Orrex Nov 2015 #88

''Of course, I still wouldn't presume to suggest that you suffer from delusions of persecution'' Octafish Nov 2015 #89

Show me where that's an accusation. Orrex Nov 2015 #91

Those are your words. Not mine. Octafish Nov 2015 #94

They are indeed my words, and they certainly aren't an accusation Orrex Nov 2015 #98

I'm not eager for anything. I don't like you stating I'm wrong, but not willing to show how. Octafish Nov 2015 #100

If you don't like to be wrong, then show that you're right. Orrex Nov 2015 #103

I do. That's why I use sources and links. Octafish Nov 2015 #108

You really don't know how this works, do you? Orrex Nov 2015 #112

Lots there, but nothing worth knowing. Octafish Nov 2015 #118

Right. So saith one of DU's leading purveyors of nonsense Orrex Nov 2015 #127

Nice smear. Octafish Nov 2015 #136

Show me where I'm wrong Orrex Nov 2015 #137

''...all these persons direct their solutions against the man, not against his argument.'' Octafish Nov 2015 #138

If you're making a confession, then I applaud your honesty. Orrex Nov 2015 #139

Where did you post something worth thinking about? Octafish Nov 2015 #146

Yeah, yeah. Orrex Nov 2015 #154

Show where I ''promote anti-Semitic, or homophobic, or racist writers at DU.'' Octafish Nov 2015 #168

See how it works? Orrex Nov 2015 #178

You posted an accusation and you really need to support it or retract it. nt ucrdem Nov 2015 #179

Tell it to Octafish Orrex Nov 2015 #181

You and the Tag Team make me want to become a Republican. Octafish Nov 2015 #188

No one can make you do anything you don't want to do. Orrex Nov 2015 #189

''A demonstration of your dishonesty.'' Octafish Nov 2015 #191

All told, I give you about 15 minutes, maybe Orrex Nov 2015 #193

Please link to these "racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic" posts, thanks. nt ucrdem Nov 2015 #195

Why should I? I made no claim about racist posts. Orrex Nov 2015 #197

Oh admit it...you're jealous elias49 Nov 2015 #77

So that's the choice, is it? Orrex Nov 2015 #80

Nah. You want to be the rebel who refuses to believe anything elias49 Nov 2015 #83

You give Octafish too much credit Orrex Nov 2015 #87

Obsessive? Octafish Nov 2015 #90

For one thing, you've repeatedly accused me of mental illness. Orrex Nov 2015 #92

No. And you still can't show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #93

Not angry at all--that's another lie. Orrex Nov 2015 #97

So I'm a liar now? Octafish Nov 2015 #101

Let me count the ways Orrex Nov 2015 #105

No. That's what you said. Octafish Nov 2015 #107

So you lie and you deny that you lie. How do you have any acolytes at all? Orrex Nov 2015 #115

Yeah, compelled. Like you're "compelled" to post. Octafish Nov 2015 #117

You still haven't shown that you're right. Orrex Nov 2015 #128

I never claimed to be right. I said what I posted was true, as I understood it. Octafish Nov 2015 #172

Thus you declare racists, homophobes and anti-Semites to write truth Orrex Nov 2015 #194

I'm sorry that you got sucked into the quicksand... SidDithers Nov 2015 #95

I'm nearly convinced that the whole thing is simply performance art Orrex Nov 2015 #99

I'm all the way convinced. Iggo Nov 2015 #159

For years you've harrassed me, SidDithers of DU, yet you never show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #102

The President of the United States is actually a reptilian alien in disguise. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2015 #109

I can't. So what? Octafish Nov 2015 #110

Sounds like something a disinformationist would say. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2015 #111

No kidding. Octafish Nov 2015 #119

Conspiracy Theories can't be proven wrong treestar Nov 2015 #125

First off, you are wrong about what we know about Oswald. Octafish Nov 2015 #131

He may have had CIA ties treestar Nov 2015 #199

Not so. CIA obstructed justice, failing to reveal their ties to Oswald, when asked by Earl Warren. Octafish Nov 2015 #200

Welp that didn't take long ... ucrdem Nov 2015 #75

The Warrant Report (sic) Octafish Nov 2015 #106

Interesting. ucrdem Nov 2015 #129

wow Robbins Nov 2015 #114

Could it be Victoria Nuland? Octafish Nov 2015 #121

I love how his detractors mock him but won't dare debate him seriously. Rex Nov 2015 #120

I love how his fawning acolytes elevate him to the status of teacher Orrex Nov 2015 #130

Yeah its just like that. Rex Nov 2015 #140

It's adorable that you think it must be jealousy! Orrex Nov 2015 #141

Octafish posts garbage! Are you OK, or just insane? 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #142

I'll tell you what else is adorable: Orrex Nov 2015 #145

Nice smear. Show where I support any of that. Octafish Nov 2015 #149

The demonstrated liar accuses me of lying? Meh. Orrex Nov 2015 #150

Here's an example of what I have posted that bears on your smears: Octafish Nov 2015 #152

Gish gallop. Orrex Nov 2015 #156

So, you can't show where I'm wrong. Octafish Nov 2015 #166

You posted a gish gallop, which means you know that you're wrong. Full stop. Orrex Nov 2015 #176

You literally posted the exact same thread on a completely different topic months ago. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2015 #158

That's right. So what? Octafish Nov 2015 #163

It helps when what you are posting or reposting directly corresponds to the present conversation. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2015 #165

Great. But that's not what this thread has become, is it? Octafish Nov 2015 #169

FAWNING ACOLYTES! REALLY! ELEVATE??! 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #144

It's "fawning numbnuts". And I demand a silent thread for your insolence and disrespect. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2015 #155

Does your support for US policy in Ukraine include Victoria Nuland? Octafish Nov 2015 #171

My position on Ukraine is irrespective of Nuland. It only encompasses the truth. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2015 #173

Why don't you self delete the OP? ucrdem Nov 2015 #177

I am not sure at this moment. I did speak with Octafish this am. 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #183

I know you meant no harm, but a tribute thread that hangs the tributee out to dry ucrdem Nov 2015 #196

Who is Octafish? Where is he/she? Buzz Clik Nov 2015 #153

Just a poster on DU. Octafish Nov 2015 #170

Remember that douchebag in high school who always made fun of people? DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #180

Pretty impressive post. Thank you. nt 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #182

The pack of jackals insist on advertising their ignorance. JEB Nov 2015 #184

That's a great phrase: "pack of jackals". Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #185

Peace and thank you. So much said in so few words! nt 7wo7rees Nov 2015 #186

Thank you for putting it into words, DisgustipatedinCA. Octafish Nov 2015 #190

You have an outstanding attitude towards having actual discussions!! Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #198

I was there not long ago. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #187

Recced. Octa's a class act. nt Mc Mike Nov 2015 #201

Not sure how I ended up back here. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #202