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Fri Oct-17-08 09:20 PM
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2 Week Self-Imposed DU Intervention |
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Edited on Fri Oct-17-08 09:34 PM by kpete
Dear DU Friends,
Forgive me if I take a couple of weeks off at such a historical time
After 2000 and 2004, I just can't take the emotional roller coaster.
I guess I am a coward.
I will be back on election day to check up on all of you and I know I can count on babylonsister, sabra, Mr. Pitt and others to keep you posted until then.
I believe Obama will be our next president.
I believe that it will be difficult, very difficult to return to the constitutional democracy that our forefathers imagined.
I believe that it will take a COSMIC SHIFT and thats what I hope for.
I am off to prepare myself for whatever comes next.
No TV, no radio, no internet -
I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!
Peace and best wishes, kp
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:23 PM
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1. I wish I could do the same, but I'm so plugged in |
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Go in peace. Return to us whole.
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:23 PM
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2. I will miss you but i think you are doing a very wise thing |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:23 PM
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It won't be the same without you. :toast:
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:24 PM
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4. I got very emotionally sick in 2004 and was so |
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DEPRESSED for months,I didnt even go online
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:55 PM
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for several years. Not joking, lost 15 pounds.
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:20 PM
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:25 PM
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5. Funny thing is that I was thinking about doing the same |
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You know, just tune out for 2 weeks. I can help the campaign in some other way but following all the drama as everything unfolds is too much for my health. :-)
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:26 PM
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Wish I could join ya. I just don't have that kind of self-control. I would rather have my stomach tied in knots for the next 18 days and hear every little bit of irrelevant info that I possibly can. I just can't detach.
(And I'll miss ya because you always seem to be the first to post a lot of news items and videos - many of which I'm not sure would get posted otherwise.)
:guilt:
lol
Peace!
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:41 PM
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23. that would also be me. HOwever I will have distractions, starting Sunday |
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my husband returns from a rotation in the oil fields Sunday I start a new job Monday our daughter arrives for a visit the 25th for a few days, including my birthday so I won't be on here quite so much for a while.
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:26 PM
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7. You mean we're going to have to do our own research. Oh no. |
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You've put a hell of a lot of work out into the world. It will be obvious you are not here.
Be well. Take care.
The wild part of the ride is upon us. Hang on.
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:26 PM
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Except I know I'm going to be on here tomorrow. :hide:
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:27 PM
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9. Bless you for all of the good work you do, kp! |
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Peace be with you, and godspeed. CU Nov. 4th.
K&R
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:29 PM
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We'll hold down the fort while you're away.
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:31 PM
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11. I wish I had that kind of discipline. Good wishes!! n/t |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:31 PM
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12. I *love* this time --- Election Time! Game on. |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:31 PM
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13. You will be so missed kpete |
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Can't wait to celebrate with you in two weeks!
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:32 PM
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14. Have a good rest, kpete! |
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:hug:
We'll still be here when you get back!
:D
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:33 PM
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15. Before you log off, check this ... |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:38 PM
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:35 PM
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16. Peace and hugs, kpete! |
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See you at the party on 11/5!!!
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:36 PM
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Do what you need to do to be ok. We will continue on as you well know but will greatly miss you of course! And of course, give you great huzzahs on your return.
Be well. Make some art.
:hug:
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:38 PM
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18. I'm gonna miss my favorite reporter that gives me the news on DU |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:39 PM
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20. See you back soon KP. |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:40 PM
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21. best wishes and peace to you! |
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concentrate on the good and the light and send out your best vibes please!!
unfortunately, I would have to recluse myself in a deep, dark forest somewhere or a desert island, somewhere with no newspapers, electricity, internet or satellite connections. I am caught up in the web. but I am hoping my puny and idealistic contributions help add to the total of all of our endeavors, and our ultimate success.
gg
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:41 PM
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22. But you may miss the October surprise. :-) NT |
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:43 PM
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:43 PM
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I am getting a little stressed out myself - I can't blame you for wanting to take a bit of a time off from DU.
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:43 PM
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26. Yeah right. I bet you don't make it through the weekend |
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If you can read this post, you didn't make it. :evilgrin:
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Fri Oct-17-08 09:53 PM
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27. Looking forward to your return, kpete. |
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:00 PM
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29. You are not a coward! |
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I can picture you carrying the torch for progressives in 2000 and 2004. There were so many fewer of us then, and the load was heavy. But now others have arrived: first they helped lighten your load, now they can carry it for a little while. You deserve a rest!
And you are a wise man to know you need to rest. :hug:
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:01 PM
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30. I've thought of doing this. |
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Cutting myself off for the next two weeks, but I don't think I could do it.
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:13 PM
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31. I'll miss you, kpete, |
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but you gotta do what you gotta do.
I may just go into seclusion on Election Day and come out two days later and hope it's settled with Obama Biden so gearing up their Transition TEAM.
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:18 PM
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Not in a gay way, since we're opposite genders.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
:)
Be well, see you soon.
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:21 PM
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To your health and sanity, and to our new Democratic President, I salute you :toast:
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:24 PM
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35. Nooooo! Say it ain't soooo! |
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You will be missed, but you deserve a rest. Take care!:grouphug:
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:26 PM
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36. Kpete, Enjoy your sabbatical. Make the most of it, and I look forward |
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:28 PM
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37. We'll see you on the other side! Victorious! |
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:50 PM
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39. I sure do sympathize...and understand...I find myself looking for other |
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things to do, while another site I visit has positive, but at some times, also very negative posts about Obama...I just can't open and read many of those, because I don't know what's true and what isn't, or what to expect next, and it's like talking to the wall....What we have experienced for the last almost 8 years is totally unbelievable, yet, nothing they have done, sticks....They have gotten away with everything, but then want to call the kettle black(forgive the pun)....This whole election has been surreal...like something I can't quite put my finger on...yet I find myself getting more and more antsy...I am sure I will also have to cut out more and more hours, the closer the election gets, in order to preserve my sanity too....good luck on your sabbatical...looking forward to this all being over soon...and your return...wb
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:56 PM
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40. I took a very long hiatus. Sometimes you just have to rest. |
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Edited on Fri Oct-17-08 10:59 PM by Ladyhawk
P.S. You are NOT a coward.
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Fri Oct-17-08 10:57 PM
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41. Love & Peace. //eom for now |
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Fri Oct-17-08 11:05 PM
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42. Good luck! Enjoy the rest. |
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Take care of yourself. :hi:
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