DU will be just fine dammit!

[RiverStone]

I've seen quite a few threads recently with folks debating the merits of how civil or uncivil our disagreements are. Somewhere in the mix, are attempts to define who and what DU is or should be.

That is impossible!

We are an eclectic mix of diverse cats that refuse to be herded. Rather, we DO NOT follow the herd mentality like the RW pukes. That is one of the most enjoyable aspects to this place!

I'm not worried about the level of discontent or disagreement or who's candidate has been dissed the most. Thankfully in our corner of the cyber universe, we remain a vital and thriving democracy! When the dust settles after the Dem convention next August, I am very confident the brothers and sisters of DU will close ranks.

If the heat of DU's debates are not to your liking, why frequent the place? I see our internal battles as minor compared to the sewage that will be constantly spewed out from Mitt/Rudy/Fred or whomever the pukes anoint to continue Shrub's policies of war and intrusion into our personal liberties.

I do worry.

I worry lots about the agenda of the corporate M$M, the greenhouse effect to our one great planet earth, and the fairness of our election next year. I do not worry about our friendly and heated (at times) disagreements. DU will be just fine and we share far more common ground then not! Our healthy debates gives us character. I'd have it no other way. Our disagreements define who we are as much as our agreements. They both have merit.

Thanks for all y'all share - this kitchen is well worth the heat!


peace~
:grouphug:



On Edit: That's "eclectic" not elastic...goofy spellcheck!

[JeffR]

1. Yes!

:toast:

[TomInTib]

2. Hell, yeah!

Our differences are what make this site so wonderful.

The rest of them just bore the snot outta me.

I have had people here tell me to go fuck myself on one thread and tell me they love me an hour later.

DemocraticUnderground will be just fine, thank you.

KnR

[DCKit]

7. Cheap, Chinese, Generic Meds.

I would imagine that Prozac/Ambien and Viagra aren't a good combination either.

Yeah, we'll be fine and there's always ignore for you sensitive types.

[achtung_circus]

3. There is an election ebb and flow

and the primary run-up seems to raise a few hackles. Be thankful there is a place to talk (and a Lounge).

[omega minimo]

4. Threads about conflict are much bouncier than threads about commonality

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2260108

[caseycoon]

5. Absolutely! n/t

[AlCzervik]

6. Heaven help us all the day we all agree on everything, then it would be the GOP underground.

[applegrove]

8. Hear Hear! But it is honest to stop and take the pulse of DU at times. Just

a little reality check at times to remind us all that we will all fall behind whoever the candidate is in August.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

9. Brilliant!

Cheers to you RiverStone

K & R

[RiverStone]

10. It's a marathon...though as we approach the finish line

In 08,

I know we will be in it together. We got bigger fish to fry then each other!

Thanks for the kind words. :hi: