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gateley

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5. The news breaks here before I get my Breaking News CNN or NYT emails. People here

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:00 PM

Oct 2012

have been so helpful to me -- in so many areas -- when I ask for an explanation or help. I've seen DUers rally to help someone in need. We have such knowledgable people here. I love you all!

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Why do you like the DU? I love being ahead of the news cycle. I can post my ideas [View all] applegrove Oct 2012 OP

Because it's one of the few sane political forums Risen Demon Oct 2012 #1

Yes I love the news congregation I find here. dkf Oct 2012 #2

I'm with you, great connections to breaking and useful news. Also the sense of community. NYC_SKP Oct 2012 #3

I just want to see us get our country back former-republican Oct 2012 #4

The news breaks here before I get my Breaking News CNN or NYT emails. People here gateley Oct 2012 #5

Because I like communicating with sane, reasonable people. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #6

Because folks here are so on top of it, Lifelong Protester Oct 2012 #7

DU is totally in sync with news cycle Brother Buzz Oct 2012 #8

For the thick juicy steaks and endless salad bar. nt onehandle Oct 2012 #9

I like the two-for-one Happy Hour LadyHawkAZ Oct 2012 #11

Have you ever went for the karaoke? onehandle Oct 2012 #13

I love and hate smart people, and they're all right here! porphyrian Oct 2012 #10

I'm just here for the women.... WCGreen Oct 2012 #12

Because the surf is quite good, jonthebru Oct 2012 #14

Myself, it's the riches and worldwide fame. longship Oct 2012 #15