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Abolishinist

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276. He had such a wonderful way with words.

Sat Aug 31, 2024, 10:57 PM

Aug 2024

Truly a unique person. I loved reading his posts, and I often would think whoops, he omitted a word that, had I been writing, I would have included. But then I’d take another look and say to myself well, he did it again.

From time to time I wanted to reply to him with this, an altered version of one of my favorite lines in Amadeus. Now I wish I would have done so.

EMPEROR: Well, I mean, occasionally it seems to have… oh, how shall one say? (he pauses, at a loss, then turns to Count Orsini-Rosenberg, Director of the State Opera) How shall one say, Director?

ORSINI-ROSENBERG: (smugly ready to oblige) Too few words, Your Majesty?

THE EMPEROR: (that’s it) Exactly. Very well put. Too few words.

THE MAGISTRATE: (bewildered) I don't understand. There are just as many words, Majesty, as are required. Neither more nor less.

He will be missed.

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I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of some very bad news about The Magistrate [View all] EarlG Aug 2024 OP

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