Welcome to DU. If you are new here, welcome. Check in and tell us about yourself

[uppityperson]

How you found us, what you are doing and so forth.

Welcome to DU.

Hosts, I hope this is ok here as many new posters have found there way here rather than h/m. Thank you.

[Skittles]

1. HI

oh....er.......is this for new folk?

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Bad, bad skittles

[uppityperson]

3. I bet you've gotten some kidding over your name recently. Tell us about you, Skittles.

[Skittles]

33. actually people are impressed with the name Skittles now

I find it to be quite an honor; yes INDEED

[Marrah_G]

6. Whoa, I'm not sure you can stay here

Being that you are a deadly weapon and all....

[Marrah_G]

4. Hi, my name is Marrah!

I like movies and long walks on the beach.......

[robinlynne]

15. good one!

[jberryhill]

5. By "here" do you mean this thread?

[anti-alec]

7. Meh. I drift in here and there....

but I'm from Colorado, and basically living life as I know it....

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. Welcome to DU

[uppityperson]

10. Welcome to DU. I've a question for you, who is alec that you are anti of?

[anti-alec]

13. American Legislative Exchange Council

they're the ones that brought forth stupid laws such as Stand Your Ground Law, or the stupid education bills that screws the teachers more.

I am a product of a well-oiled union-supported public school system, and I know what they had to do to get there.

[uppityperson]

25. That is a great name, thank you.

[gateley]

27. Welcome to DU! And we're ALL anti-alec (including uppityperson).

[one_voice]

8. I haven't commented on this thread...

so I'm new here.

I'm here on DU cuz you can check out anytime you like; but you can never leave.

[uppityperson]

11. Bunch of smart ones we have here this time of night. Welcome to DU.

and this thread.

[intheflow]

34. But good to know the tradition continues.

[tavalon]

53. Ain't that the truth!

Though, for the first time in almost 10 years, I'm barely here at all. I'm getting the opportunity to redo my 12 step work (yay, me!) and I find that I've lost interest in the skirmishing that happens over here and of which I was always such an active participant. One day, I hope to find a way to be here and not have it be detrimental to my program.

I know I'm going to be in the streets this spring for Occupy. I'm medically trained and they can always use another medic.

[WillyT]

12. "Hi !" ... "My Name Is WillyT."

[robinlynne]

17. na na na na na we know you willyt!

[WillyT]

21. Every Day... Is A New Chapter In My Life...

[pinboy3niner]

35. Chapter 1: See WillyT. Chapter 2: See WillyT run. ....

Well, no one said it was an ADVANCED book.

[abolugi]

14. Hi There!!

I'm a new member although I am a long time lurker...
I live in No.CA, I am a lifelong Democrat, the daughter of a Union steward and the wife of a Vietnam vet.
Pleased to meet you!

[pinboy3niner]

16. Welcome to DU, abolugi!

And 'Welcome Home' to your husband from another VN vet.

[abolugi]

19. I thank you...

and my husband thanks you!

[uppityperson]

26. Welcome to DU.

[nadinbrzezinski]

29. Welcome to our cozy corner

And tell your husband welcome home.

We do have a vet corner here, keep an eye for things that matter to vets.

Hubby retired USN Chief.

[gateley]

30. Hiya, abolugi! Welcome to DU!

We're glad you're here!

[atheistprogress]

18. I'm the measure of all things.

I am a person who remembers not being able to vote for gore. I watched as bush destroyed the country I was taught existed, then I voted for Obama's promise of change, and became more disillusioned when he continued so many of the programs.

I despise obfuscation by any politician, and demand transparency that is never attained. I advocate voraciously for president Obama to either start the prosecution or pardoning of the bush administration officials who have revealed publicly that they took part in the authorization or the war crimes.

I am a registered republican, gun owner, atheist, who supported Ron Paul in the Iowa primary, knowing that he was the only reasonable candidate who would force the discussion of actual issues, not frothy and his birth control, or look how awkwardly Mormon mitt is. (I am too much of a socialist to agree with his views on SS and medicare, but the libertarian in me thinks auditing the fed on a regular basis and ending the police state drug war / war on terror are all great ideas)

I will be soon a volunteer for the Obama reelection, and working to see as many progressives get elected as possible. "Do I contradict myself, very well then I contradict myself, I am the measure of all things." W.W.

[rbrnmw]

23. I'm a "registered" republican too

since my provisional ballot wasn't counted in 04

[atheistprogress]

24. I'm one of the people who helped bolster...

Michelle bachmans poll numbers. I always tell the poll calls I get that I want to hear Michelle Bachman talk about social issues... Not gonna take all the credit, but it was a lot of good comedy to me at least, to hear the pundits tell me about her poll numbers then hear her rant about gay marriage, then act confused when it never worked but made them all sound like idiots... Yeah.

[tavalon]

54. Excellent!

[rbrnmw]

20. my name is rbrnmw and I'm a DUaholic

I'm new to this thread

[nadinbrzezinski]

28. Welcome to DU

Nope the 12 step don't work.

Once in there is no way out.

[rbrnmw]

41. Welcome to the Hotel California

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[Horse with no Name]

22. Hi. I am a Horse without a name

although I have been called many...

[slampoet]

31. Where is Trollhouse cookies?

[pinboy3niner]

32. PPR'd

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=282990&sub=trans

[Ikonoklast]

45. Cookies are getting kinda damp.

Sleeping with the fishes, and all.

[uppityperson]

50. Downthread. Came and got the boot, again.

[Suich]

55. I don't get it.

How can you tell it's the same person?

[uppityperson]

56. It is a rapidly reincarnating zombie.

She makes mention of several of her known incarnations here and on DU2. It is a rather odd hobby she has, signing up, being banned, over and over and over and over. And most of her posts are meant primarily to disrupt, are disruptive.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002509613#post44

[Egalitarian Thug]

36. Hi. Borderline geezer, technofool, and all around troublemaker.

I live in Sin City, and am a member of the USW local 711, with no particular allegiance to, or even fondness for, political parties. Thom Hartmann has mentioned this place a few times and the last one prompted me to register.

[dixiegrrrrl]

43. Welcome to DU!

all sorts of good conversation, recommendations, leads, tips and laughs in various groups here.
Hope you find a corner or 2 that fits for you!

[radarluv]

37. Hi! I'm Radarluv

From that little blue island deep in the heart of Texas...South Austin! I'm a former union member(24 years). Been lurking for awhile just realized this DU is like a drug, can't quit now! I have 2 posts so I still feel new. Hook 'em Horns

[BeHereNow]

39. WELCOME! And yes, DU is a drug of choice for most of us...

Don't ever say we didn't warn ya!

BHN

[Tippy]

38. Welcome all......

[Paka]

40. Hi! I live in Thailand.

I'm a little new here, because all through the horrible "W" years I was out of the country and had only limited computer access, so I didn't discover DU until just before the dismal 2010 elections.

Why do I live in Thailand? Because I can't afford to live in my own country and still have a good life. Here I can pay rent, eat and still have dental and medical that I can afford. What a luxury. I'm a member of Democrats Abroad and we expats are dedicated progressives. Thank you DU for being here for me.

[guitar man]

42. Hey

Is this where the free beer is?

[Ikonoklast]

46. Shhhh! Don't ruin it!

They'll catch on that the New Guy always pays!

[do the hustle]

44. Well, how do you do?

Hi. I am a 40-something woman. I like unicorns, walks on the beach, rainbows, Tollhouse cookies and take Naproxen when I get period cramps

(I've also been told my aura is a beautiful blue-green with gold specks )

[Ikonoklast]

47. And you're the person we're gonna stick with the bar tab.

Have fun with the fishes, yet again.

[countryjake]

48. That beautiful blue-green aura...

must have been all wet.

[sorefeet]

49. Hi folks

Yes my feet hurt, neuropathy. I'm a Vet and retired from IUPAT painters union. I live in Montana and there are plenty of right wing conservatives that scare the shit out of me here. I'm an activist for medical marijuana and Liberal Democrat. I have learned a lot from many people here on DU, this is a good place to be. It helps keep me sane.

[great white snark]

51. Welcome to DU.

Hello fellow Vet/former Union member. Sorry 'bout your feet but at least when you're here you can relax and put your feet up.

[nadinbrzezinski]

52. Welcome and sorry about that neuropathy

Take care