The DU Lounge

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,499 posts)

1. Exactly right, my dear Scuba...

Reply to Scuba (Original post)

Thu Aug 15, 2013, 04:49 PM

Aug 2013

We ARE a community.

That's why I've stayed here......DU is my electronic family.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

62 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Why does anyone think we care that they got a job or that their cat died? [View all] Scuba Aug 2013 OP

Exactly right, my dear Scuba... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #1

DU is my electronic family. LeftofObama Aug 2013 #7

++++ hlthe2b Aug 2013 #2

Well said walkerbait41 Aug 2013 #3

It sucks. Wait Wut Aug 2013 #4

I'm glad I clicked. The title line seemed out of character. Aristus Aug 2013 #5

"Because we do". Right to the point Scuba. bluesbassman Aug 2013 #6

It is not what makes us liberals. It is what makes us human beings. kwassa Aug 2013 #8

Just because we do. In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #9

I got fired so I killed my cat. rug Aug 2013 #10

Rug....LOL! BlueJazz Aug 2013 #11

Sign a confession Spirochete Aug 2013 #24

I got fired for killing the boss' cat. winter is coming Aug 2013 #25

k and r for ALL of you--yes, we ARE a community of laughter and tears and pain and outrage and niyad Aug 2013 #12

Exactly right gopiscrap Aug 2013 #13

Exactly right. I care. nt Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #14

I'm not the most popular girl at the ball Boom Sound 416 Aug 2013 #15

Wow! babsbunny Aug 2013 #17

... Boom Sound 416 Aug 2013 #18

DU is a family of black sheep. n/t winter is coming Aug 2013 #27

I like it here babsbunny Aug 2013 #60

I just celebrated 26 years employed at one place babsbunny Aug 2013 #16

Congratulations babsbunny! That is something cal04 Aug 2013 #22

Yay! babsbunny Aug 2013 #61

I've noticed when one of us is hurt, we see asjr Aug 2013 #19

I don't know how many of you know just how true you've made that for me. Thank you. MiddleFingerMom Aug 2013 #20

amazing group of people here BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2013 #56

Yes, you do. Denninmi Aug 2013 #59

Yes, I've gotten a lot of support here when things were going badly for me. alarimer Aug 2013 #21

absolutley Skittles Aug 2013 #23

Cat Tales bucolic_frolic Aug 2013 #26

How sad for you. Scuba Aug 2013 #28

Yeah, that strikes me as pretty extreme. Even for a repeat offense. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #39

I am guessing you dont like cats. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #41

Actually I'm not opposed to cats, i even like a mild-mannered cat bucolic_frolic Aug 2013 #54

I don't get how your comment fits here narnian60 Aug 2013 #47

an explanation bucolic_frolic Aug 2013 #55

K&R! hrmjustin Aug 2013 #29

DU! AzDar Aug 2013 #30

I never cease to be impressed/amazed by the things DUers know. winter is coming Aug 2013 #31

Yep... Phentex Aug 2013 #52

well you got me vlyons Aug 2013 #32

group hug!!!!! handmade34 Aug 2013 #33

Here ... Scuba Aug 2013 #35

You are goddamned right. cliffordu Aug 2013 #34

Yes, spot on! a la izquierda Aug 2013 #36

We're the Community Disorganizers! nolabear Aug 2013 #37

Nearly 10 years ago I asked DU for recommendations on gym shoes. I've worn New Balance ever since.. Rowdyboy Aug 2013 #38

You've spoken for me, too, Rowdyboy Bertha Venation Aug 2013 #45

Only shoes still made in the US, if I'm not mistaken? 7962 Aug 2013 #51

My 11-year-old cat died suddenly a few months ago, and I've been living off odd jobs + my family nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #40

You are right. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #42

Because we care. duhneece Aug 2013 #43

true Omnith Aug 2013 #44

Nicely put. Thanks. (nt) Paladin Aug 2013 #46

Yep. Still Blue in PDX Aug 2013 #48

yoûr title made my blood boil Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #49

Friends commiserate with friends. Graybeard Aug 2013 #50

It just feels good here. bearssoapbox Aug 2013 #53

Thank you for your op. I feel the same way. life long demo Aug 2013 #57

Absolutely. Denninmi Aug 2013 #58

Great post. RiffRandell Aug 2013 #62