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EarlG

(22,632 posts)
Sat Aug 31, 2024, 06:59 PM Aug 2024

I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of some very bad news about The Magistrate [View all]

We have received word from the family of The Magistrate that he has had a sudden and devastating heart attack. I've been asked to post the following on behalf of his family:

The Magistrate has had his last heart attack.

This week, days after seeing his cardiologist (who gave him a clean bill of health), The Magistrate had a severe heart attack that doctors say would result in permanent brain damage. He is totally unresponsive and will not survive. Tomorrow doctors will remove him from the respirator. Our extended family will be there along with friends.

DUers have been so generous in the past with their tributes and best wishes that the family would love to read the replies at the funeral. Please post your condolences and memories of James, aka Papa, aka The Magistrate, a kind, caring, funny, very very smart and loyal man who was considered very special by everyone who knew him. We will miss him forever.


The Magistrate has been a fixture on Democratic Underground for nearly 23 years, almost since the beginning. He joined in October of 2001, less than a year after the site was founded, and his sardonic wit and playful, unique posting style quickly made him a favorite of many DUers -- and occasionally drew the ire of others.

But as much as he sometimes raised the hackles of the folks with whom he loved to verbally joust -- and he wouldn't have had it any other way -- nobody could ever claim that The Magistrate did not care about this country and its future.

Sir, you were a great Democrat, and a great DUer, and you will be greatly missed.
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Damn! True Dough Aug 2024 #1
So sorry to hear SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #2
aloha and safe travels Mr Magistrate... msongs Aug 2024 #3
Oh, no! MineralMan Aug 2024 #4
He will be sorely missed. Biophilic Aug 2024 #5
He fought for our country and party to the end. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #6
I always loved his posts. Elessar Zappa Aug 2024 #7
Sir your wit was always done with your compassion and you Sir will be missed turbinetree Aug 2024 #8
Thank you so much, my dear EarlG, for posting about The Magistrate. He was one of a kind. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #9
Safe Travels, Sir TxGuitar Aug 2024 #10
Cross easy, Magistrate. Alliepoo Aug 2024 #11
I am gutted, sir unblock Aug 2024 #12
This is shocking and way too sad malaise Aug 2024 #13
I am so sorry for your devastating loss, and extend my sincere condolences to the family. LiberalLoner Aug 2024 #14
That is very unfortunate ck4829 Aug 2024 #15
Articulate, knowledgeable and a gentleman. May u find peace. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2024 #16
This one is hitting me hard..damn likesmountains 52 Aug 2024 #17
He will be missed. My condolences to his family during this boston bean Aug 2024 #18
Rest in Peace Sir senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #19
Oh no! edisdead Aug 2024 #20
OMG what devastating news. He is so beloved by myself and others. Nevilledog Aug 2024 #21
I am so sorry to hear that news. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2024 #22
Oh no. This is very sad news, indeed. My sympathy to the family. ms liberty Aug 2024 #23
Rest In Power Magistrate WiVoter Aug 2024 #24
Hard to believe JI7 Aug 2024 #25
I messaged a friend on FB and asked if she was going to our class reunion. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #35
Oh, dear, this is awful. He was always so civil in his posts. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2024 #26
Oh no! I always liked him. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #27
so sorry. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #28
A very dear friend, age 54, got a clean bill of health from her doctor on a Tuesday. niyad Aug 2024 #190
that sucks. my uncle lost his wife at 60. but she snmoked like a chimney after their disabled daughter passed away. pansypoo53219 Sep 2024 #291
I am so sorry to hear this news bottomofthehill Aug 2024 #29
I know we're not supposed to have favorites but... Boomerproud Aug 2024 #30
He was always respectful of women Maeve Aug 2024 #31
Polite to a fault and genuinely brilliant dsc Aug 2024 #32
Prayers for James and his family. Beartracks Aug 2024 #33
Magistrate, you were always a calming voice of reason TBF Aug 2024 #34
Dear Magistrate MLAA Aug 2024 #36
You will be missed, Sir. Turbineguy Aug 2024 #37
Farewell, Sir. Solly Mack Aug 2024 #38
Goodbye, goodbye dear Sir! colorado_ufo Aug 2024 #39
I'm very sorry to hear this. He will be missed. Many of us spooky3 Aug 2024 #40
Oh my dear Magistrate, cross easily & peacefully. On many occasions you brought a level of much needed decorum to DU. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2024 #41
This is just crushing news. The Magistrate had just posted a short post on August 28--three days ago hlthe2b Aug 2024 #42
The Magistrate was a voice of forceful reason PJMcK Aug 2024 #43
Oh No. So sorry, enjoyed being addressed as Sir as he set me straight. I'm sure he was just Silent Type Aug 2024 #44
Succinct. Always to the point. Enlightened and cachukis Aug 2024 #45
Godspeed, Sir! You will be missed. Beetwasher. Aug 2024 #46
Sonofabitch. I'm going to miss him. Probatim Aug 2024 #47
He was a Democrat and a gentleman. LisaM Aug 2024 #48
I loved his commitment to decorum, to remaining MontanaFarmer Aug 2024 #49
RIP Emile Aug 2024 #50
Ah no.. I will miss him quite a bit. ramen Aug 2024 #51
Dear sir, Lunabell Aug 2024 #52
Oh, I will sorely miss that man. ZZenith Aug 2024 #53
I am grateful for his opinions and insight JoseBalow Aug 2024 #54
I'm in shock. I've never come across anyone else like him on the internet, or in real life. Dem2theMax Aug 2024 #55
Devastating loss. NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #56
A good, kind man Ishoutandscream2 Aug 2024 #57
Farewell, good sir, perhaps we meet again beyond the veil of mortality 0rganism Aug 2024 #58
My all-time favorite person here Sugarcoated Aug 2024 #59
Oh no MustLoveBeagles Aug 2024 #60
DU is like a town with many neighborhoods and The Magistrate was a prominent citizen of this diverse town Kaleva Aug 2024 #61
We were honored mercuryblues Aug 2024 #62
The Magistrate has been a rock for DU. brer cat Aug 2024 #63
My sympathy to the family and friends of The livetohike Aug 2024 #64
Shocking. My condolences to his family and friends. LoisB Aug 2024 #65
Go gently, fine Sir. democrank Aug 2024 #66
Not The Magistrate! mcar Aug 2024 #67
The Magistrate's impression on this community is indelible, Sir. CoopersDad Aug 2024 #68
What a shame. The Magistrate always wrote with intelligence and had an unique way of wording his sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #69
I remember when he first came to DU geniph Aug 2024 #70
Vibes of support to the family during this transition Alice Kramden Aug 2024 #71
Sir, this is awful news. My condolences to his family. What a terrible loss for our community. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #72
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. I will sure miss him, and send his families my thoughts and prayers. JohnSJ Aug 2024 #73
To my friend, The Magistrate. Behind the Aegis Aug 2024 #74
Amen Ponietz Aug 2024 #112
So sad to learn of his mzmolly Aug 2024 #75
Dear The Magistrate. I will miss your topics, your courtesy, and knowledge. Rest in peace, Sir. You will be missed. debm55 Aug 2024 #76
Such sad news. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #77
One of the kindest and wisest members we've ever had jmowreader Aug 2024 #78
I am greatly saddened... PCIntern Aug 2024 #79
My Deepest Condolences to his family and friends. sellitman Aug 2024 #80
My heart is broken. Dear Magistrate, you will be so sorely missed! Coventina Aug 2024 #81
Rest In Power, Good Sir. DinahMoeHum Aug 2024 #82
A great man. Kingofalldems Aug 2024 #83
What a tragic loss for his loved ones... Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #84
I love that guy. I am so sorry. ismnotwasm Aug 2024 #85
I never really interacted with him iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 2024 #86
Oh no! ellie Aug 2024 #87
So much gratitude for those who swim against the stream. Bucky Aug 2024 #88
"Fair winds and Following Seas", Sir Docreed2003 Aug 2024 #89
This is such a loss mamacita75 Aug 2024 #90
May we have his profile be forever active LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #91
Oh, no. How awful! iemanja Aug 2024 #92
Pass gently, my dear Magistrate UpInArms Aug 2024 #93
That's terrible news! redwitch Aug 2024 #94
That's such sad news! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #95
Rest in peace dear sir. ornotna Aug 2024 #96
Joined at the same time superpatriotman Aug 2024 #97
A big loss for DU. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #98
He has been my English teacher on par with Orwell. Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #99
Rest well my friend. Lithos Aug 2024 #100
I'm so sorry! pacalo Aug 2024 #101
Smooth Flight West. pdxflyboy Aug 2024 #102
It's always devastating to read when we lose a DU member Niagara Aug 2024 #103
I always liked reading the Magistrate's posts. He was clearly a good guy, and sharp. n/t PatrickforB Aug 2024 #104
This is so sad. Mr.Bill Aug 2024 #105
Very sad DaBronx Aug 2024 #106
What a shock... Raastan Aug 2024 #107
RIP Sir! orwell Aug 2024 #108
My sympathies to the family mountain grammy Aug 2024 #109
Until we meet again, Sir! Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #110
You will be missed. obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2024 #111
Oh, NO! Hugin Aug 2024 #113
My heart goes out to all! Hope22 Aug 2024 #114
💙The Magistrate/James/Papa is a Favorite of mine.💙 Cha Aug 2024 #115
His gentlemanly posting style is one of the unique things that make DU, DU Coexist Aug 2024 #116
He was one of the Pillars of our beloved temple tavernier Aug 2024 #117
Hugs to the Magistrate's family and friends. Tikki Aug 2024 #118
Oh geez. He was as beloved as one can be blm Aug 2024 #119
To the family of our dear friend The Magistrate. madaboutharry Aug 2024 #120
I am going to miss him. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2024 #121
May your passing be peaceful.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #122
I amso so sorry to read of this sad news. In glory and honor rest The Magistrate. irisblue Aug 2024 #123
Oh no. Swede Aug 2024 #124
A safe journey to you, Sir. mn9driver Aug 2024 #125
Indeed, Sir, OC_Lars Aug 2024 #126
Rest In Power Sir IronLionZion Aug 2024 #127
... Harker Aug 2024 #128
Sir, you had a good style. One final salute to you and sympathies to your loved ones. Lucky Luciano Aug 2024 #129
I'm so sorry for your sudden and devastating loss. Ours, as well. yonder Aug 2024 #130
The Magistrate has always been one of my very favorite DUers, from the first time we met in 2002 Hekate Aug 2024 #131
oh I am so sad Kali Aug 2024 #132
This is bad news indeed Dave says Aug 2024 #133
There are friends you've never met in person. DUers fall into that category. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2024 #134
Words fail me. Mike Niendorff Aug 2024 #135
It won't be the same without The Magistrate. lpbk2713 Aug 2024 #136
Oh I am so very sorry Leghorn21 Aug 2024 #137
So sad to hear this... GReedDiamond Aug 2024 #138
So sad to hear. Eko Aug 2024 #139
Oh no. Very sad news. I'm very sorry. LuckyCharms Aug 2024 #140
Peace and condolences to his loved ones. Dulcinea Aug 2024 #141
Terrible, terrible news. tishaLA Aug 2024 #142
So sorry to hear this. He was a standout and will be greatly missed.... Sogo Aug 2024 #143
Oh no.. l feel like I've lost a part of me... bsiebs Aug 2024 #144
My fav poster by far, he will be missed EX500rider Aug 2024 #145
So sorry to bdamomma Aug 2024 #146
Oh, no. This gentle, well-spoken, intelligent, and unfailingly polite man will be deeply missed. 11 Bravo Aug 2024 #147
He certainly left this place better than he found it. ohtransplant Aug 2024 #148
Oh no! BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #149
Oh. no... I'm so sorry to hear this. I loved his posts, and he'll be missed so much. Thank you for telling highplainsdem Aug 2024 #150
silent key "" AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #151
I am so very sorry that you had to be the bearer of such sad news, EarlG, niyad Aug 2024 #152
My condolences to his friends and family. LudwigPastorius Aug 2024 #153
Oh, this hurts... SUCH a painful loss for our community, and for me. TygrBright Aug 2024 #154
That's such rotten news FoxNewsSucks Aug 2024 #155
Fly free, Sir! You deserve every joy of paradise. You're loved here! keopeli Aug 2024 #156
I always read his posts, for both their wisdom as well as their presentation. BoomaofBandM Aug 2024 #157
I receive this news with genuine sadness. Mme. Defarge Aug 2024 #158
Oh darn, he will be missed... MiHale Aug 2024 #159
Very sad. byronius Aug 2024 #160
Peace, strength and healing to The Magistrate and his family Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #161
Thank you Sir Magistrate for your wisdom and wittily written posts. Cross softly. c-rational Aug 2024 #162
.... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Aug 2024 #163
I'm so sorry to hear this karin_sj Aug 2024 #164
He was an Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #165
I am so sorry for James and his family. Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #166
RIP SIR WA-03 Democrat Aug 2024 #167
I always appreciated your posts, Sir! SalviaBlue Aug 2024 #168
God speed. surfered Aug 2024 #169
Oh, no! Lulu KC Aug 2024 #170
This is very sad news. StarryNite Aug 2024 #171
I'm very sorry to hear this REPUguy Aug 2024 #172
What a huge loss JohnnyLib2 Aug 2024 #173
Rest in peace, Sir virgdem Aug 2024 #174
I enjoyed his posts immensely. Such class. oasis Aug 2024 #175
I have interacted with the Magistrate many, many times over the years, and I have always found him to be a gallant and WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2024 #176
You will be missed, Sir Cadfael Aug 2024 #177
Oh - I'm so sad to read this JustAnotherGen Aug 2024 #178
So sorry! I loved reading his posts. RIP Sir. Tess49 Aug 2024 #179
I'm so sorry. COL Mustard Aug 2024 #180
You will be missed dear Magistrate. lucca18 Aug 2024 #181
To Stardust We Return, May your journey take you beyond the Great Hereafter MagickMuffin Aug 2024 #182
Such awful news. onenote Aug 2024 #183
Such sad news to get... 💔😔 Raine Aug 2024 #184
Thank you for posting this. God speed Magistrate! n/t D23MIURG23 Aug 2024 #185
A Death in Our Family- we all felt like we knew you. You made a difference. Thank you. NBachers Aug 2024 #186
So sorry IbogaProject Aug 2024 #187
Goodbye friend. I can only hope you enjoyed our interactions as much I did. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #188
A safe journey for you Sir. You were one of the best here and will be dearly missed. tenderfoot Aug 2024 #189
The Magistrate, Sir spanone Aug 2024 #191
Oh no! dflprincess Aug 2024 #192
I hate to see him go. struggle4progress Aug 2024 #193
So very sorry to hear this DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #194
Thank you, Sir Xoan Aug 2024 #195
Damn! I'm so sorry to learn of this! I always looked forward to his posts liberalla Aug 2024 #196
Oh, no -- sad and shocking news. Pinback Aug 2024 #197
wish peace and comfort to all. thinkingagain Aug 2024 #198
a REAL DU powerhouse... WarGamer Aug 2024 #199
On no! This is such sad news. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2024 #200
Terrible news orangecrush Aug 2024 #201
What a great voice to be celebrated! hurl Aug 2024 #202
Absolutely terrible news. babylonsister Aug 2024 #203
I'm so very sorry. He was family here. nolabear Aug 2024 #204
In the 2 hours since this sad news was posted MyMission Aug 2024 #205
Oh no, I'm so sorry. Go in peace, sir uppityperson Aug 2024 #206
So sorry to hear. Historic NY Aug 2024 #207
... vercetti2021 Aug 2024 #208
Oh no! One of my first friends here! A wise and very well spoken man and an incredible long time DUer! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2024 #209
When I was a kid sabbat hunter Aug 2024 #210
Very sad indeed. I was just reading posts from him in the last few days..... Jack Valentino Aug 2024 #211
One of the foundation rocks of this community.. Permanut Aug 2024 #212
Condolences! 2naSalit Aug 2024 #213
His discussion and points of view will be sorely missed. nt yagotme Aug 2024 #214
Rest in peace James berniesandersmittens Aug 2024 #215
Oh no how terrible! Orrex Aug 2024 #216
Rest in Peace and Rest in Power, Sir. sheshe2 Aug 2024 #217
We are the lesser by one dweller Aug 2024 #218
This is terrible news. When I would see a post from The Magistrate I knew I was in for something Liberal In Texas Aug 2024 #219
I'm so sorry to hear this. harumph Aug 2024 #220
The Magistrate and his family will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #221
Farewell, and safe passage good sir. GoYouPackersGo Aug 2024 #222
Thank you EarlG for letting us know this sad news. DU is people, with good hearts... FailureToCommunicate Aug 2024 #223
I am so, so sorry to hear this. He has always been very entertaining and insightful. chowder66 Aug 2024 #224
Damn it. area51 Aug 2024 #225
Intelligent, witty, hilarious snark when deserved, excellent judge of people and issues, had a unique style. betsuni Aug 2024 #226
Yes - one of the few people of whom I could truly say, "There is no one else quite like him" Sparkly Aug 2024 #286
I'm very, very sad to hear this. yardwork Aug 2024 #227
My condolences to your family! kimbutgar Aug 2024 #228
He Was A Class Act Jim G. Aug 2024 #229
Deepest sympathies to his family. NEOBuckeye Aug 2024 #230
Sad news, indeed.... Bayard Aug 2024 #231
It's hard to imagine Mz Pip Aug 2024 #232
Cross gently, sir MissB Aug 2024 #233
Godspeed, Good Sir!!! Sparkly Aug 2024 #234
Rest in peace, Sir! LNM Aug 2024 #235
Deep condolences to all of those who love him. littlemissmartypants Aug 2024 #236
Deepest condolences to all who loved him Stinky The Clown Aug 2024 #237
damn, just damn CatWoman Aug 2024 #238
Cross gently, dear Sir.... sueh Aug 2024 #239
One of the best to ever do it Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #240
Cross gently, dear Sir. sueh Aug 2024 #241
Oh no! :-( diane in sf Aug 2024 #242
Oh no. That's so sad wendyb-NC Aug 2024 #243
This is sad news. I enjoyed his knowledgable posts and sense of humor. Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #244
I just loved it when The Magistrate posted. summer_in_TX Aug 2024 #245
One of the absolute best angrychair Aug 2024 #246
Rest in Peace, Sir... Talitha Aug 2024 #247
There passes a very good human. mahina Aug 2024 #248
Very sad to have a dear friend leave so many who deeply love and respected The Magistrate Deuxcents Aug 2024 #249
very sad news orleans Aug 2024 #250
So sorry to hear such terrible news. My full condolences. JanMichael Aug 2024 #251
My deepest condolences to his family! intheflow Aug 2024 #252
Adored, respected...is it too much to say loved? lostnfound Aug 2024 #253
FUUUUCK NO!!! CaptainTruth Aug 2024 #254
My thought upon hearing this was -- why couldn't it have been tRump instead? Blue Owl Aug 2024 #277
Dear Sir. Your passing is a profound loss for our Ninga Aug 2024 #255
Godspeed, Sir. Devastated. 😢 n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2024 #256
Sir, you will be so missed. You truly were special 😓 arthritisR_US Aug 2024 #257
My condolences to his family and friends... MLF1981 Aug 2024 #258
Shit! ...... Sir, you will be missed. Hotler Aug 2024 #259
He's been part of my DU experience for as long as I can remember, and I remember basically back to the beginning fishwax Aug 2024 #260
Oh, no! What a loss for all. dchill Aug 2024 #261
RIP Ferrets are Cool Aug 2024 #262
I'm saddened. We have lost a great American. 💔 live love laugh Aug 2024 #263
Aw man, what a loss to all of us here. calimary Aug 2024 #264
One of the most unique and eccentric posters on this site. orange jar Aug 2024 #265
Goodbye, Sir blogslug Aug 2024 #266
I'm so sad to learn this. MontanaMama Aug 2024 #267
Oh no! He will be sorely missed on DU. SunSeeker Aug 2024 #268
Will miss him on DU Blue Owl Aug 2024 #269
So sorry for your loss. applegrove Aug 2024 #270
I always looked Figarosmom Aug 2024 #271
I'm stunned peggysue2 Aug 2024 #272
A true gentleman. murielm99 Aug 2024 #273
Dear Sirs and Ma'dams at first disturbed, then moved by constant courteous clarity. Festivito Aug 2024 #274
I'm so sorry to see this! Condolences to his family. 😢 Nixie Aug 2024 #275
He had such a wonderful way with words. Abolishinist Aug 2024 #276
I am heartbroken. dmr Aug 2024 #278
Oh no, I'm gutted!! catchnrelease Aug 2024 #279
No words FrankChurchDem Aug 2024 #280
The Magistrate's posts were always (in my experience) measured, thoughtful, and served to elevate the community... xocetaceans Aug 2024 #281
What sad news about a wonderful DUer wryter2000 Aug 2024 #282
Oh no, this is such horrible news! Polybius Aug 2024 #283
Thank you, Sir. Texasgal Aug 2024 #284
I always looked for his posts -- they were insightful, cutting, funny, or all at once. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #285
RIP. Will miss his posts. brush Aug 2024 #287
The last thing The Magistrate ever said to me on DU was "Thank you, ma'm." ancianita Aug 2024 #288
I'm very sad to hear this. Renew Deal Aug 2024 #289
The loss of The Magistrate puts Clemenceau's quote to its severest test yet DFW Sep 2024 #290
The Magistrate, James, was the best of us. AmBlue Sep 2024 #292
........ jdadd Sep 2024 #293
I always loved his acerbic wit, and was grateful that I was never on the receiving end. GoneOffShore Sep 2024 #294
Terrible sorry to hear this, and I would like to offer my deepest condolences. GeoWilliam750 Sep 2024 #295
You were always such a gentleman, Sir soandso Sep 2024 #296
Such a classic and dignified writer, he always was so kind. peacebuzzard Sep 2024 #297
To the family of The Magistrate, I extend my deepest condolences. You will be in my thoughts. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #298
My condolences to the family Submariner Sep 2024 #299
I'm very sorry to hear that. Captain Stern Sep 2024 #300
My deepest condolences to the family! BlueMTexpat Sep 2024 #301
Truly sad news PatSeg Sep 2024 #302
I am shocked and saddened by The Magistrate's passing. callous taoboy Sep 2024 #303
My heart is breaking. lamp_shade Sep 2024 #304
Always respectful of others, always calm and grounded, Buns_of_Fire Sep 2024 #305
I joined in March of 2003 and liberalhistorian Sep 2024 #306
R.I.P. Magistrate BoRaGard Sep 2024 #307
I'm so sorry to hear that. He was so smart, kind, and gracious. raccoon Sep 2024 #308
Rest in peace great DUer! chillfactor Sep 2024 #309
The Magistrate will always be here on DU in spirit. gademocrat7 Sep 2024 #310
My most sincere condolences to SlimJimmy Sep 2024 #311
Sir, safe journeys to the Great Beyond róisín_dubh Sep 2024 #312
Im so sorry Israeli Sep 2024 #313
I shall miss him dearly. whopis01 Sep 2024 #314
He gave it to us straight in Cooking & Baking forum Phentex Sep 2024 #315
Cross gently, Sir. Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #316
A monumental intellect. His signature line - one of the very best at DU... WheelWalker Sep 2024 #317
Safe travels, Magistrate... farmbo Sep 2024 #318
Terrible news Marthe48 Sep 2024 #319
Rest in peace, sir tazkcmo Sep 2024 #320
Peace Magoo48 Sep 2024 #321
He was a great guy. I appreciated his wisdom. GPV Sep 2024 #322
Sir, your humanity and kindness were evident in every single one of your posts. You touched all of us here on DU and LaMouffette Sep 2024 #323
Very sad news... Spazito Sep 2024 #324
Farewell, Sir no matrix Sep 2024 #325
I am saddened to learn about this. Erda Sep 2024 #326
❤️ ☹️ underpants Sep 2024 #327
RIP, SIr Beausoleil Sep 2024 #328
Thanks for never being dull, Sir BeyondGeography Sep 2024 #329
Rest easy Sir Horse with no Name Sep 2024 #330
We will miss him dlk Sep 2024 #331
... Aristus Sep 2024 #332
I'm going to miss him. EllieBC Sep 2024 #333
R.I.P. old hand. A HERETIC I AM Sep 2024 #334
R.I.P. to a good man and a good American. dalton99a Sep 2024 #335
Could some one repost one of his posts for us? Oppaloopa Sep 2024 #336
'I'm so, so sorry to read this. He was also so kind to me and, well, to everyone here on DU. catbyte Sep 2024 #337
The Magistrate elevated every conversation he entered LearnedHand Sep 2024 #338
I hate this news. I've enjoyed interacting with The Magistrate here many times. CousinIT Sep 2024 #339
Oh, I am very sad to hear this terrible news. FM123 Sep 2024 #340
Oh, this is very sad Sympthsical Sep 2024 #341
Oh my goodness, terrible news. Mad_Dem_X Sep 2024 #342
The Magistrate always brought civility to DU conversations... kentuck Sep 2024 #343
Peace world wide wally Sep 2024 #344
Damn... flying rabbit Sep 2024 #345
RIP ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #346
That's terrible. The Magistrate was a Hall of Famer DUer. Tommy Carcetti Sep 2024 #347
He was the best. nocoincidences Sep 2024 #348
Cross posted in GD. lapucelle Sep 2024 #349
I've not been here long enough to know The Magistrate, but based upon the accolades here, he will be greatly missed. surfered Sep 2024 #350
Well damn. Safe passage Magistrate. bluesbassman Sep 2024 #351
I can't believe I'm reading this. There are just some people you can't imagine not being here, and The Magistrate is... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2024 #352
Sad news The Wizard Sep 2024 #353
Too sad hermetic Sep 2024 #354
Very sorry... Mike Nelson Sep 2024 #355
I will miss his calm wisdom. 2 Meow Momma Sep 2024 #356
That is terrible. Wishing his family well TomCADem Sep 2024 #357
I am so sorry. I feel as if I've lost a long time good and caring friend. Fla Dem Sep 2024 #358
Magistrate's response to a tombstoned troll: bigtree Sep 2024 #359
+1. No truer words dalton99a Sep 2024 #386
My condolences to family and friends Chautauquas Sep 2024 #360
Thanks for the memories, sir. You will be missed. Tommymac Sep 2024 #361
Your tribute to him is beautiful, Earl. lamp_shade Sep 2024 #362
He was one of the first to welcome me to DU. redstatebluegirl Sep 2024 #363
Thanks for letting us know. After a clean bill of health... Damn. Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #364
The Magistrate's last two comments were "Good for them" and "Well said, sir." Pacifist Patriot Sep 2024 #365
He and I went around a few times... malthaussen Sep 2024 #366
The family said they would try and post some of the memoir once they can access it. Lithos Sep 2024 #381
Thank you for mentioning this, Lithos Metatron Sep 2024 #393
Always such a shock when one of the "Greats" passes. So sorry for your, and our, loss. ratchiweenie Sep 2024 #367
I've never seen 700 recs for any thread. LittleGirl Sep 2024 #368
Oh no. Very sorry to hear this mvd Sep 2024 #369
Tears in my eyes, my favorite DU'er ever. A true patriot, he'll be sorely missed and DU is poorer without him. emulatorloo Sep 2024 #370
My heart breaks.... Peacetrain Sep 2024 #371
Rip Magistrate flamingdem Sep 2024 #372
What a terrible loss for our community... tosh Sep 2024 #373
So sad to hear this Zoomie1986 Sep 2024 #374
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones Quiet Em Sep 2024 #375
Shocking. He'd been posting more recently. Very sad news. marble falls Sep 2024 #376
I am so deeply sorry to see this. Peace and strength to his family and friends. Swift journey, brother. mucholderthandirt Sep 2024 #377
RIP sir. old guy Sep 2024 #378
So sad to read this FullySupportDems Sep 2024 #379
I stumbled onto this site just in the past week Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #380
That's lovely. Thanks for the kindness. nolabear Sep 2024 #383
Welcome to DU, Jmb 4 Harris-Walz. calimary Sep 2024 #388
My condolences and shared sorrow... consider_this Sep 2024 #382
I only just saw the news this evening, and am truly shocked. Crunchy Frog Sep 2024 #384
Oh man that really sucks! RIP! Initech Sep 2024 #385
RIP to one of my favorite posters. Ace Rothstein Sep 2024 #387
Oh no jfz9580m Sep 2024 #389
I'm so so sorry and saddened to hear this. Blue_Roses Sep 2024 #390
So sorry to hear of the passing of The Magistrate. I always liked his posts and his responses. akbacchus_BC Sep 2024 #391
I introduced James to DU SheWhoMustBeObeyed Sep 2024 #392
This brought tears to my eyes Blasphemer Sep 2024 #394
Very sad news. prodigitalson Sep 2024 #395
The Magistrate, Thank You For Your Kindness. joshcryer Oct 8 #396
He had my greatest admiration. defacto7 Nov 1 #397
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