I don't know if this applies to anything, but despite the count next to my name,
I've been here since 2002.
I hope and pray the new folks are involving themselves in helping free our incredible nation from Republicans. I hope that's why they're here, and not to troll and cause dissent among members.
We ARE the best Democratic community on the 'net. THAT I promise. If you can contribute positively (or with humor) please do so. If you can contribute monetarily (hard for me on a very limited income, but I try), please do so.
THE. BEST. COMMUNITY. PERIOD.
We are a neighborhood, we argue, we bitch, we poopy-head, we say I FUCKING QUIT, we get nasty and basic. That's part of community. Stick around. We make a difference. WE helped (DU) get Obama his first win, and his second.
I live in a weird place with great people. When I learned Obama had won the nomination? I was in a doctor's office for a pee test! I did, but jumped up and cried BEFORE pulling pants up..............
Blushed a lot................
We were taking care of my dad-in-love when Obama won. I was in the living area, Arthur (my dad-in-love) was in his recliner, and the TV was on........... he tried SO HARD to stand up but he did yell and cheer. He died the next year at 86.
My mom, who died at 94, voted for Hillary. Then Obama. We're a long line of Democrats, starting with whenever.......... never voted differently.
DU? It seems most of the "newbies" are really good folks who just found us. Support them if you can, argue with them, call them idiots (NOT to the point where it gets judged by peers) and ENJOY. Be as nice as you can. We are your neighborhood, we are your community, we are your extended family.
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for all you've done to help build and maintain DU. I'm a newcomer here, but at 70YO have been a faithful Democrat all my life and couldn't dream of any other way. My earliest memories of the Party was Al Gore, Sr. from the area where I was raised. One of my bitterest memories was candyman Bill Brock defeating him.
Coming here late after suffering from the Nixon, Reagan and Bush X2 years, I find myself needed to vent a lot but try hard to keep it civil. Apparently, you folks have learned to be tolerant of us newbies, as no one has slammed me (yet) for being long-winded. I have a lot of steam to vent, LOL.
Being here is a blessing and helps relieve the massive frustration we're suffering from both as a nation and a Party. It also gives me courage there is a good future, but massive hurdles to overcome - particularly with campaign finance and gerrymandering issues.
You're right, DU is extended family. Keep up the good work!
