Its been a pretty shitty news cycle and I feel like doing something fun and non-serious. I think we all need an emotional pick me up after the past couple of days, and even if you don't its good to say nice things about people. Lets face it, its winter: its cloudy and dark, the days are shorter, there is less sun light...it can get sort of sucky and depressing out there. Coupled with all the disappointing bullshit happening in the news in the past couple of months, we could all use a smile.
So, I ask: have you ever had a favorite kossack that you never told? Have you ever really appreciated someone's work but never really spoke up to say it, and you don't know why? Have you ever admired a kossack's wit or writing style or righteous passion but never told them?
Well, this is the diary for you! Give thanks for your favorite diarists and commenters in this space created to give the community a little boost in a depressing time of year.
I'll start:
I have a few favorite commenters that I think deserve special recognition
a2nite: God, can I just say that I absolutely love your writing, your passion, your absolutely spot on observations about policing and America in general over the past couple of weeks. You have just been on a righteous tear, and I just want to say how much I appreciate your input. You have quickly become one of my favorite commenters here at dailykos. Thank you for doing what you do and being here a2nite.
SouthernLiberalinMD: I have loved your responses to diaries for a very long time, and I am finally speaking up and saying something. Your comments are always well thought out, beautifully written, and awesomely passionate. For pretty much years, whenever I read a comment by SLinMD I think to myself "holy shit, this kog speaks for me!" way more often than not.
NonnyO: Funny, sharp, awesome. Love me some NonnyO.
Onomastic: Wow...one of the sweetest, nicest people here. Has helped me personally more than one time, and I am deeply in your debt for that. Thank you.
joedemocrat & 2thanks: Both of you are awesome, and both of you helped me through a hard time on dkos, when I felt surrounded on all sides. Don't know what I would have done back then without those two.
moviemeister76 (I think that is right): I know we haven't had much interaction in the past, but can I just say I am a fan! I see your comments and most of the time think "HELL YES!"
I am sure there are many, many more I am forgetting. That is where you guys come in! Got favorites? Don't be afraid to show them some love!
(if this is some sort of violation callout rule, I apologize and delete this with all haste.)