Introduce yourself here! Meet and greet other DUers, share tips about DU, and get help in a positive, supportive environment. No whining about DU. People who create an unwelcoming atmosphere will be blocked from this forum. http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 25 May 2013 07:16:06 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:16:06 Anyone else having this issue?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567093 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:53 Well, the system says I posted ten messages and I get the signal honour of introducing myself. (::

Not much to say.

I have been following DU for quite some time, but only recently signed up to the forum.

I am fifty-two, married to my second wife for five years now (my first left me because ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567090 Wed, 22 May 2013 05:08:39 I agreed to be on a jury- but it led me to a blank post. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567083 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:59 of something that my favorite American founding father wrote on a thread here on Democratic Underground. Mr. Franklin himself must have rolled over in his grave at the twisting of his words, so I am acting as his proxy, awakened suddenly in the 21st Century where technology has advanced greatly but... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567079 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:28:00 On Firefox, the threads that I've read are bright red.

On Safari they are purple, barely distinguished from the blue unread.

But these days I prefer Safari.

Is there a way in my profile to determine the color?

Thanks
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567064 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:02:59 The only two good things about finding myself unemployable at the age of 63 (next month I get to celebrate my 2 year anniversary of being laid off): DU and Randi Rhodes.

Thanks to all for creating such an intelligent and vibrant community. I'm looking foward to being educated and motivated by al... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567059 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:41:48 Hey everyone, New to DU and lurked for quite awhile. Staunch Democrat here looking for sane conservations for once. This place looks well informed. See you all in the trenches! ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567055 Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:25 [b]Warning: file_put_contents(trendgreat.html) [function.file-put-contents]: failed to open stream: Read-only file system in /home/httpd/html/include/lib.php on line 5535[/b]

just now.
I am logged in.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567053 Sun, 12 May 2013 14:47:48 Just bringing up the DU home page (not even logged in yet) and I saw this error at the top of the page:

[URL=http://s69.photobucket.com/user/joeohio/media/DUError_zps16ac0283.png.html][IMG]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i48/joeohio/DUError_zps16ac0283.png[/IMG][/URL]

errr... It is a bit har... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567051 Sun, 12 May 2013 12:53:57 Hello DUers,

I'm Addison, and I'm new to DU. I thought I'd check in at the 100 mark, let you know how it's gone so far, and then pose a philosophical question.

Here's a run down of my experiences so far:

- made a few snarky comments on political events.
- posted a few pieces that seemed ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567038 Wed, 08 May 2013 19:11:56 Just a cranky old guy who likes to press people and see if they really believe what they are saying :dilemma: causing offense to a hypocrite is not offensive to me!... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567035 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:22:31 Wait a minute, this ain't the lounge.. :facepalm: ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567031 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:56:13 Hello everybody I am Samantha Mojica, 32 years of age from South Dakota and I am a real estate rental agent.
I came across this site while I was browsing for some information about graphic designs and found some relevant
discussions here. I hope that I will be able to gain a lot of new things from... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567021 Tue, 07 May 2013 03:30:54 Is there ever a chance that this weekly column will ever make it back? I always looked forward to the weekly posting. I know somewhere there is a top ten liberal idiots post lurking on the internet. We have so many local Nevadans who would make the conservative list. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12567005 Mon, 06 May 2013 14:17:56 Been posting a bit there and yon, as is my big-mouth habit, and I wondered where do all these funny emoticons come from...err, you know, "smileys"? which a lot aren't! But are they part of the system? IF so, where? and thanks... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566975 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:19:18 Well kind of new. I'm pretty active in political forums. My interests are Health policy, progressing an egalitarian agenda, promoting sustainability and human rights. I've read lots, and would love recommendations anyone could provide about great books, blogs or sites to better inform myself. I'... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566969 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:18:31 Hi all. I got a mail telling me after 10 posts I have to come here with an intro.

I live in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. I am early 50's. First one in my family to go get any college even though I did not finish because of money.

Have always voted but not always a well informed one. The... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566961 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:18:45 Can someone help me figure out what I'm doing wrong?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017115078... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566950 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:45:01 I'm Sandy and 32 years old and have been a democrat my entire life. I helped by volunteering for the Obama campaign. Nice to meet everyone!!... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566943 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:30:56 So now I get to originate content.

Have been fascinated with some of the stories that popped up here during the election ... and no where else. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566924 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:24:44 [b]General:[/b]

Been blogging for a while on other sites, as follows for instance ;-)

http://open.salon.com/blog/m_kitt

Thanks for the great site, nicely organized (admin. support!), appreciate the broad range of topics also.

[b]To All:[/b]

Speaking of that, [b]Check out my posts[/b] ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566899 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:25:44 Some people call me a pirate. Others the Strider. Some even call me a wizard. One pet name I have been given from friends of mine in Malta, was Dr. Gonzo. During a time I was trying to get over a breakup with my ex. from Belfast, Northern Ireland, I went to Malta to write, and to rub some multinatio... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566896 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:33:23 Is it legit?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566890 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:50:49 I'm Mr. Evil (only an alias). I generally despise almost all politicians (with the exceptions of Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Al Franken and Alan Grayson).

I do have a question to any administrator if any happen to read this. Why in the hell am I seeing Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul ads on ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566887 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:02:36 I was asked to be in a jury on a post but I couldn't figure out what was going on. It had to do with poster apocalypsehow and guns. What is the blood dripping "sarcasm" thingy at the bottom of a post?

Any help would be appreciated . . .... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566882 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:20:10


I hadn't noticed this as an option... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566879 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:39:39 who support Hillary to come and join us here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1107

Our Statement of Purpose is to discuss the life, career, and accomplishments of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. [b]Supporters only.[/b]

We invite you to subscribe to the group by hitting the s... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566871 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:13:48 so that the entire community can't see it....is there a way to do that?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566865 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:31:16 I want to see only the text/photos/videos in the posts - the rest is distracting and seems to make load time increase.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566856 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:46:57 http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1095

Hope this helps a few new DU'ers.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566855 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:53:58 Hey all!! I'm new to DU and accidentally found it while researching a personal issue. That issue aside, I'd like to know how to go about starting an anti BSL discussion. If anyone knows, please give me pointers and let me know. I would think a forum this large would have some kind of animal rights a... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566852 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:30:43 I think I understand. An ordinary user PPR'ed will simply have their posting privileges revoked, but their previous posts stay up if unhidden.

If a user is removed by MIRT, all their posts are 'auto-removed', but responses are not.

I notice that there is one further category, and that is 'na... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566844 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:00:42 I'm Happy as a Clam at High Tide.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566841 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:42:24 I am almost positive it was there but it seems to have vanished. Could you please put it back. Thanks.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566839 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:07:06 The Check Spelling keeps giving me problems. Like it tired to tell that "did" is spelled "d-e-d" or that "is" is spelled "e-s".

Could this be on my end somehow or is it just a bug here? Anyone else having any problems?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566836 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:49:09 I am delighted to be here among so many enlightened and informed people! I believe I will learn a lot from all of you!

I would like to make a special thanks to Thom Hartmann, who introduced this forum to me as he often refers to it on his show.

I look forward to the infinite wisdom to which I... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566832 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:49:03 my sign in info...but NOW when I clicked on DU Rec it says I am already signed on, please sign out?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566828 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:21:38 Been here for a while now and dont understand why theres no Diabetic section in the health section or no Basketball or Hockey section in the sports section.
Or am i not looking in the correct areas? :huh: ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566792 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:37:48 now. I see that some members post nt after their post, sometimes n/t, so what is that supposed to mean?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566781 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:22:02 I've been here a while and I have invited some friends to join, but I want to know when they get here, how do I find them? I've looked to see if there is member's list but haven't found one.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566774 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:50:15