I really love seeing all the new DUers on here...

[babylonsister]

the ones that manage to stay are the best!! So tell us how you found DU? And welcome, happy to see you!

[Skittles]

1. come on newbies, SPEAK UP!

yes INDEED

[Woody Woodpecker]

26. After all these years..

You still command respect! :salute:

[Skittles]

38. HEE YAW!!!

HOWDY WOODY!!!

[OverseaVisitor]

34. Hello

[Skittles]

40. HOWDY OVERSEA!!!

WHASSUP?

[OverseaVisitor]

53. My Bank Account is up

The general world situation got worst.

[babylonsister]

42. Thank you, dear! Yes, INDEED! nt

[AsahinaKimi]

104. love yas

yes in deed!!

[busy being free]

142. Well gee willikers...

[Skinner]

2. Agreed.

[malaise]

3. Yes

This will be a nice thread

[OverseaVisitor]

31. Hello

[Wait Wut]

4. There are some great new people here.

I haven't been able to keep track of the names, but I've seen some really intelligent (and funny) posts from new members.

[freshwest]

8. I second that!

[spanone]

5. k&r...

[rufus dog]

6. compared to you and the first three responders most of us are newbies

As for me I can't remember what brought me here. Must have been a post from the old Al Franken site.

[panader0]

7. Lots of good new ones

Most tombstones (ppr's) in the quickest time too. I see one or two a day.
It's going to be a great campaign season on DU.
DU continues to be the best, most reliable and quickest source of information.
Thanks.

[demtenjeep]

9. welcome

hi

[great white snark]

10. Welcome newbies! On that note I must also say I miss newyawker99.

Exceptional greeter and person.

[babylonsister]

46. Thank you for reminding me of her;

she WAS exceptional, and I never found out why she stopped.

[Canuckistanian]

82. Oh, yes

I still remember her greeting to me all those years ago. It was probably one of dozens she gave that day, but it made me feel welcome.

I still miss Ronnie.

[mitchtv]

87. I miss her too

but not the 700 club.
Welcome newbys!
Posting since '01

[lamp_shade]

11. Good idea, Ruth. I've noticed some great stuff posted here lately by new DUers.

I'd also love to know what brought them here.

[lamp_shade]

100. nudge

[cbayer]

12. Absolutely agree. It's great having new people around and participating.

[dmr]

20. Welcome to DU KatyAnn!

You'll love it here.

We have a lot of heart, intelligence & plenty of humor.

[notadmblnd]

58. Welcome Katy. I always wanted to be a Katy, but alas, I'm a Cathy

[Booster]

32. Welcome, KatyAnn - I love that name.

[Skittles]

45. WOOT!

HOWDY KATYANN!!

[babylonsister]

49. Yay! Welcome, KatyAnn!!!! nt

[secondwind]

61. Welcome to DU!

[handmade34]

66. Hi KatyAnn!

[Kath1]

78. Welcome, KatyAnn!

"I go to right wing sites for laughs and left wing sites to preserve my sanity after having those laughs." - You'll fit right in! Don't be a stranger!

[nolabear]

132. Hah! Good to know the RW is getting us some business.

Welcome!

[RKP5637]

14. I've noticed quite an influx of folks, of course I really started noticing when

the "Welcome to DU!" section started which was a great idea. I've been really curious how people learn of DU. I have no idea of the rate of folks coming onto DU, but it seems to me it's been increasing and increasing.

[longship]

15. But how come I can see # of posts sometimes and not others?

Bandwidth limited as I am, I eschew click throughs.

But I love seeing the #posts after poster's name, especially when I am on a jury. I also love welcoming newcomers. But if #posts doesn't show up, how does one know?

And why does this feature appear and disappear seemingly randomly?

Enquiring minds want to know.

I want to see this all the time on every post in every thread.

Thanks!

[Skinner]

63. Post counts do not appear in mobile view. (nt)

[Egalitarian Thug]

16. My honey's been here since the Kerry debacle. I looked and lurked for awhile but

preferred Kos. Thom Hartmann has been plugging the site and I popped in again.

I'm still trying to decide if it's worth it. There are a few mysteries over here that I'm going to suss out before deciding...

This is the most unfriendly to liberals independent Democratic site I've found. OTOH, allowing republican-lite to dominate does make it interesting...

[dionysus]

24. attaway to use this opportunity to say hello by insulting the board!

edit: you might not realize it, but there's really no right wingers here. the people you call "republican lite" are called, outside of DU, mainstream democrats...

[Egalitarian Thug]

25. Speak of the devil and he shall appear. n/t

[AnotherMcIntosh]

117. LOL

[chknltl]

43. Thom Hartman is a fellow DUer, he posts here regularly.

Furthermore he gets a lot of inspiration for his shows here in the DU. Thom is not the only great teacher here, there are many here just as informed as he is, on some topics some here are even more informed than he.

[babylonsister]

86. Do what you have to do, you are here now. I have found DU

to be worth it. I like the fact that I hear differing opinions, like yours.

[Fumesucker]

91. DU wasn't nearly as unfriendly to liberals four or five years ago when I joined.

I had lurked for years here before I signed up to post, it was amazing to watch the swing to the right even as Obama was being inaugurated.

The fight here over Rick Warren was in my view the opening clash of an ongoing ideological conflict between the pragmatic sensible moderate woodhucks and the progressive purity pony pouters that seems to escalate on a near weekly basis..

[NNN0LHI]

107. We managed to gather up our share of people with Obama Derangement Syndrome over the years too

Like they just can't help themselves.

My favorite post here any more are the ones where the poster pleads with us, "Oh, please, please, please let us criticize President Obama and all Democrats a few months before the election."

They crack me up big time.

Don

[Fumesucker]

124. Those would be the progressive pony purity pouters..

The flip side from the pragmatic moderate centrist woodhucks..

I for one say pretty much what I please, critical of Obama and the Democrats or not, haven't felt the need to ask permission yet..

[RKP5637]

17. I've been here awhile, but I found DU Googling one night. I was saying

to myself, there's just got to be a democratic place somewhere that's a great site for ideas/talking, etc. ... and being pretty leftish, I started Googling "democratic underground," I was looking for underground democratic sites, well, and DU appeared. Couldn't have been easier for me!

[lunatica]

109. I found DU by googling for Democratic sites

But I lurked for years before I joined so I could post. It's a highly educational site. DUers are damn smart!

[RKP5637]

136. Yep, it's an absolutely amazing site. I never cease to be impressed with

the knowledge of many DUers, and it cuts across sooo many topics.

[madrchsod]

18. as dr otternschalg said.....

people come people go...nothing ever happens

[Dalai_1]

19. I have been a member since 2006

A friend is a member of DU ,encouraged me to join, I only began posting several days ago.

I am "genetically" Democrat Have loved politics all of my life, read and researched information
that interested me for many years..so when I saw the "new" format/forum thought I might could
navigate it fairly well and posted.

I subscribe to a lot of publications online so that has kept me informed
and updated...but...that pales in comparison to DU's 24/7 updates..literally
by the minute and with thought provoking discussion..

Everyone has been so nice to help with technical questions also!
I have learned so much and this directs me to find more information on various topics..

Thank you for your kind welcome.I especially appreciate all the members who work to make this site
so informative automatically with excellent instructions.

[Booster]

44. Welcome, Dalai_1: For the most part, people on DU are tolerant and gracious, but there will be

times when they jump all over you for something that seems trivial. When that happens just keep on going and don't take it too personal.

[Dalai_1]

59. Thank You

for the encouragement,Booster!

[handmade34]

68. Hi Dalai_1!

stay and have some coffee

[Dalai_1]

80. What a great picture!

Thank you,I would love to have a cup of coffee..where did you get the
mug?

[handmade34]

88. DU used to sell

stuff... but I got it from a fellow DUer when I helped her move from CA to AZ... don't know now

but I would like one of these...


https://store.barackobama.com/home-outdoors/kitchen/cup-of-joe-mug.html

[Dalai_1]

94. Oh my goodness, I would too!

Thank you for the link!

[AJTheMan]

21. I'm a new member.

Hi my name is A.J. I am an 18 year old from Louisiana who is preparing for my Freshman year at community college. I joined Democratic Underground less than two or three months ago. I found DU by typing "Democrats" into google and this is one of the results that I got. I would describe myself as a Partisan, someone who only votes for Democrats. I believe strongly in party unity especially between progressives and moderates because united we stand, divided we fall. I really like DU because I feel like I am around like minded people who are, for the most part, nice. If there are any other questions, I will be happy to answer them.

[nmbluesky]

22. Welcome to DU

[RKP5637]

28. Welcome!!!

[Skittles]

41. OMG

SUPER YOUNG DEMS WARM MY HEART because you give me hope - you have been exposed to SOOOO much rightwing whacko crap yet you reject it all!!! LOVE IT!!!

[handmade34]

69. Greetings!

HI!!!!!

[babylonsister]

83. You rock, and you have found the best site!

And you can vote, are smart, aware, and can share. This is what it's all about. Thank you.

[sarcasmo]

23. Every election year there is an bump in the new folks.

[part man all 86]

27. a site called liberal humor and watching keith obermann 3 or 4 years ago but only recently posted.

4 years ago i was not informed about the differences between progresses and liberals compared to the rest of the democratic party. i did not know what a blue dog was or that all media is 97% owned and runned conservatively. i do know since 1970 i hated the conservative mindset but lack the proof. my whole family is republican, i mean everyone and me out of 100, the only that does not vote republican. it is hard sometimes to keep mouth shut about oppression, but outnumbered and would be a pointless exercise in futility i did. i will say that this site and a couple of others have educated me about politics. i am now a little better off than i was thanks to reading here the last few years. thanks again DU for being one oasis in the political desert.

[Canuckistanian]

56. Welcome to DU!

You'll find this site not only informative, but timely. We have a knack for reporting on things immediately and accurately.
It's better that a Yahoo news feed. And you get to hear the back stories from people on the scene as well as experts in all fields of endeavor.
I love it and have been addicted to DU since 2002.

And if you need to know about anything Canadian, ask me

[OverseaVisitor]

29. Can Consider New

but really old

[bluerum]

37. Are you overseas Oversea?

[OverseaVisitor]

47. Some

used to call me OV here

[rurallib]

30. Many bring a fresh perspective and seem quite insightful

I bid you all welcome and a happy stay!

[RedStateLiberal]

33. I don't even remember how I found DU

but I've been checking the home page for at least 5 years and only recently signed up and got involved.

Thank you all for such a great resource for expression and learning!

[lilithsrevenge12]

35. 2nd GENERATION RIGHT HERE!

Wouldn't call myself new, but my mom use to live off you DUer's and cspan, so I was always well informed

[BumRushDaShow]

54. Ooooo! Another CSPAN junkie!

Or relative of one!

Welcome!

[Greywing]

36. I also ggogled to find some place that would

help me keep my sanity ... I can't really remember what issue was involved at the time - probably the debt ceiling crisis. Anyway, I could not believe the amount of BS lies Republican supporters were writing in CNN comments, Politico, even HuffPo. So I came searching and found DU. Thank God!

[DevonRex]

39. I've noticed, too! And 2 from cooking and baking

who have decided to come out here lately. And they've been great.

[pinboy3niner]

51. They let somebody out of Cooking & Baking?

They're realy getting lax over there.

[DevonRex]

90. Yes, but without any baked goods.

I'm beginning to think there's an illegal poker game going on in there instead of cooking and baking. I don't even smell any cinnamon or anything!

[pinboy3niner]

101. Shhhh! The first rule of Cooking and Baking...

[babylonsister]

85. How cool is that? And you, my dear

I hope all is getting better!

[DevonRex]

89. Aww, sweetie, thanks.

I have some help now so I'm not doing it alone anymore. And things are starting to turn around.

[kimbutgar]

48. I came across DU from a link and now it is my first go to site.

I used to go to Huff Post but I have noticed a distinct drift to the right and the headlines more deceptive. I love DU now and check it several times a day. Also the trolls are not bad here. I got tired of going to sites and making a reasonable comment and getting attacked as a crazy liberal. I am a proud liberal, hear me roar and I can roar at DU.

[handmade34]

70. Hi kimbutgar!

ROARrrrrrr.....

[Tumbulu]

79. Welcome to DU !

I really have enjoyed this site as well.

[lunatica]

111. Welcome to DU!

Huffington Post mostly bores me to tears.

There's nothing better than DU. I learn new things all the time here.

[LeftofObama]

50. I lurked for a loooooong time before finally registering.

I've been posting more lately since I've had more time on my hands. I've even been picked for jury duty a few times.

Sometimes I think this is the only place I can come to and feel like I am among friends. Sure, there are a few posters who I often disagree with, but all in all I feel like we're in the same boat.

[Canuckistanian]

60. Welcome to DU!

Or at least being active on DU. It's fun reading, but even better participating.

Hope to see more of your contributions!

[LeftofObama]

64. Thank you.

You're correct (notice I didn't say right), it is definitely more fun participating.

[Callmecrazy]

52. About six years ago

I saw this website mentioned on another blog. When DU was sued by my local noise paper (The Las Vegas Review-Journal), I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. I started reading the postings and got hooked. Not just by the politics but many of the other groups as well. The threads are lively discussions and debates on the events of the day and I especially noticed a certain decorum among the posters here that kept it from turning into an online food fight. Many of the posters are well versed on a variety of subjects and have helped me organize my thoughts during discussions with friends and family. I look forward to expressing my own thoughts here and participating in the threads. I still have some things to learn about posting here, so please be patient with me.

[handmade34]

72. Hello Callmecrazy...

we are all geniuses here...

[Curmudgeoness]

73. Don't worry, it isn't rocket science to post here.

You may have some who will not agree with you, but if you have read for years, you already know that. Just don't take it personally and you will be fine.

Welcome aboard!

I love new people as well as the old ones.....

[mzteris]

55. I'm sad to say

I thought I would see this - - when I clicked on it.

I haven't met that many new people who seem all that interesting to me. Too many of the "new people" I've seen don't seem to last very long.

And too many of the new people seem to not quite - um - embrace the spirit of what I think of as DU. It's changed so much. I can honestly say I hardly recognize the place anymore.

[secondwind]

62. Sorry you feel this way.. I am still a fan....

[mzteris]

65. 2004 vs 2008

15K vs 3K...

It's changed. A lot. Believe me.

[Callmecrazy]

122. I agree. It has changed.

As it should. For better or worse, this is a progressive website and change is normal. We are willing to try new things and see how they work before we just say no. I gotta say though that I think the jury system is dumb. Censorship on an opinion website contradicts it whole purpose. Call me crazy but most people know when they are being fed bullshit when someone calls it tapioca.

[mzteris]

141. How would know it's changed?

if you just joined?

I think the jury system sucks. I want the mods back. I don't agree with not censoring and not tossing those who wander in here merely to wreak havoc and denigrate the value system we all supposedly support.

Some people get extremely personal in their attacks and vindictive behaviour. Before it wasn't allowed to stand. Now, it seems to be a freaking free-for-all so you can insult and denigrate anyone at will. Sad, that.

[Callmecrazy]

147. I've just started posting

but I've been reading here for the past 6 years.

[mzteris]

148. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I see.

If I had a dollar. . .

[patrice]

57. Hello, to all new members of our DU community. Welcome!

[unapatriciated]

67. Welcome to all the newbies from someone who still feels like one.

I have been reading DU since 2002, didn't join until 2007. Took me awhile to build up the courage to join and actually post. Hubby introduced me to this site and many others during the dark years..... DU, Crooks & liars, and Buzz Flash.

Hubby made this vid in 2008...DU in a nutshell. We fight, disagree but in the end we are family.

[damnedifIknow]

71. Long time Browser here.

I found DU shortly after it began and have been coming here to reload on ammo to fight against the dark forces ever since. Very informative site you have here.

[Pakid]

74. Just happen on to it one night.

I try to check the site at least a couple of times each day. Since I live in the red neck part of Pa I fine this site quite nice . At least I know I am not alone when it comes to not caring for the GOP because where I live being a Democrat is a crime at least it seem like it when I hear the fools talk about us!!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

75. Does lurking for over a decade still make you a "newbie"?

[Quantess]

120. 870 posts is not a newbie anyway, in my opinion.

So no, you don't get the welcome basket filled with chocolates and cheese mini-loafs. Sorry.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

125. Damn, and I went and bought beer to go with them.

Guess I'll just have to suffer through this pizza instead....

[Quantess]

126. No, come on.

Only calzone for you.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

127. Same thing if you fold it.

[KaryninMiami]

76. Lovely sentiment. And I agree.

It's great to see us continue to grow- warms my heart actually. Welcome newbies - and please by all means, invite your friends. This is a really cool place to hang out- and a very special community.

[Maynar]

77. O HAI

I saw something in a local fishwrap last... year, I think- so I wanted to check it out. It was a reference to a piece posted on DU.

I had lurked a little before then, but never posted.

Thanks for the welcome. Are there any cookies?

[DrewFlorida]

81. I had been reading stories and posts on DU for the better part of the past year!

Hello DU,
I am a registered independent from South Florida, with a background in economics, I consider myself a compassionate progressive, I support all things Occupy, and believe that capitalism without strong regulation and a strong social responsibility is wrong. I support single payer health care and am disappointed we didn't pass it when we held Congress, I believe the constitution directs the government to pursue policy which safeguards the welfare of it's citizens (including protecting them from large corporations and religious zealots). I dislike with passion, hypocritical religious extremists who don't follow the faith which they profess to be committed to, white supremacists, large corporations which value $$$$ more than the communities and people, and people who have the combine traits of ignorance, arrogance, hatefulness (Sarah Palin comes to mind).
I work in the art/framing industry and cater to the 1% of the 1%, most of them I find to be egotistic small minded asses, although there are a few decent human beings among them.
I am a devoted supporter of Barrack Obama, ever since reading "The Audacity of Hope" during the early democratic primary campaign in 2007, I remember my adult son asking if I really thought Obama had a chance to win, I told him "If you build it they will come" a line from my favorite movie "Field of Dreams". After 8 long dreadful years of Bush I am absolutely happy and relieved to have an intelligent compassionate person as my President, and I will be doing everything I can within my power to see that he is reelected.

DU has been a wealth of information for me in my efforts to fight the dearth of false information being put in front of the public, many of whom do not have the time or willingness to research the truth of various issues in the news, they simply believe whichever side seems like it makes sense to them. Unfortunately many of the false stories the extreme righties put out there seem to make sense to the uneducated masses, (example cutting government expenditures during tight financial times seems logical, although it is exactly the opposite of what a government needs to do to pull out of recession).

This is why I have joined DU, to help get information out to those who need it.
Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Andrew

[OriginalGeek]

115. Welcome Andrew!

I'm in Central Florida and have been here just under a year - I feel like a newbie still and probably will for a while. I joined for much the same reasons as you - I needed info I wasn't getting elsewhere and was being drowned by tea-party voices of my co-workers and some friends and even family.

I like to think I've gotten some to rethink but I doubt I've done anywhere near enough.

[DrewFlorida]

135. Welcome!

Thank you, OriginalGeek
I have resigned myself to rebuking all of the stories my friends family and workmates post on facebook which are false.
So when someone posts that they are sick of not being able to have the "Pledge of Allegiance" said in public schools because of all the unpatriotic liberals, I set the record straight that the pledge of allegiance has a reference to God and therefore subverts the Constitution which they pretend to support. I have seen that when lies are repeated enough, people start to believe them as the truth, even some relatively intelligent people who have never bothered to think them through.
I don't think I can convert any of the dumb and dumber righties, but I can educate the younger people who have yet to have all of the lies sink in yet.

Keep up the good work!
Andrew

[pacalo]

84. Welcome to all the newcomers!

I have no doubt that you'll find DU very addictive!

[steve2470]

92. Welcome all new DU'ers ! nt

[Mimosa]

93. ITA!

Quite a few wonderful, thoughtful newbies have rejuvenated D.U..

(I've been very ill and returned after a posting hiatus.)

[Meiko]

95. I have been a member

since 2008 but was a major lurker and never seemed to find the time to devote to the forum. I was always too busy with work and other issues. DU is a great place though and it's hard to stay away. It has the largest group of Democrats and free thinkers on the internet. The diversity represented here is unbelievable. There are so many smart and funny people here it's really uplifting.

I have learned so much from this place I can't begin to tell you. It is just nice to hang out with like minded people and as I become more familiar with the posters here the place feels almost like family and it's hard to stay away.

I have recently become disabled and my life has changed dramatically. I now have a lot of time to come to DU and read and post, it has really been a life saver for me so far. It's the first place I go in the morning and the last place I go at night. I hope to be here for a long time and enjoy all the great things DU has to offer....you people are the best, Thanks for being here.

[lovemydog]

96. I found DU from a nice poster at another message board.

I'm pretty deliberate in making decisions. The first board where I posted fell apart over a long period of time. I was new to posting & had some not so great experiences. Once bitten, twice shy. I determined if I were to post at a board again, I'd need to look myself in the mirror so to speak, to make posting a happy experience. Basically, take personal responsibility so that DU adds to, rather than subtracts from, life away from a computer.

So, I bookmarked this site and read it for a few years. As time went on, decided to jump in the ocean. There were a few posters whose posts I really enjoyed. I'd explored the site pretty well before joining. I love the 'Good Reads' section and the Lounge. Some welcomed me and that made me feel more comfortable.

The key thing at first, in deciding to join, was knowing the rules here were stringent enough that I wouldn't feel bullied or picked on, and that it was safe from intrusion into personal life - i.e., that phishing for personal information and / or stalking or any of those really creepy things - would not be tolerated. I think what convinced me that this is a pretty safe place to post (presuming I had now learned self control and not to reveal too much personal info and not to take things too personally and all that stuff) is the sheer number of people posting. That allowed me to feel comfortable that even the inevitably disagreeable posters wouldn't bother me too much. Someone here gave good advice after I joined, maybe in a welcome thread or something like that, saying wade in slowly to get the hang of it. That helped too.

Thanks to the way I approached stuff here, and the volume of cool smart compassionate people who post good posts, I've become a better progressive (in real ways away from the computer) & a better listener in real life. Plus, I love laughing more, both reading & posting here, and in real life.

That's my rambling reply. Thanks for asking.

[Blanks]

97. My wife has been here for several years.

I was looking for a new place to hang out while I watch my severely autistic, non-verbal, self injurious 17 year old daughter.

I spent quite a lot of time over at the Rush vs Reality when it was on MSN and moved to Yoku with the group. Unfortunately, the format is not mobile device friendly, and I am transitioning to almost exclusively mobile (while I watch my daughter).

So here I am. I like it here (despite having a post hidden for being ironic), and the occasional extremely over the top responses that I occasionally get from old hands:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=940644

Plus the occasional accusation that I am from the RNC, or Freeperville, when I disagree with a campaign strategy.

I like to think that I'm a reasonable democrat, and I appreciate the conversation, because it beats just sitting around watching Disney cartoons with my daughter.

Thanks.

[mick063]

98. Bush

That is why I originally came here. Before 2008, a disinterested, apathetic voter. After 2008, a firebrand preacher for the progressive agenda. A man scared to death of the Tea Party vision.

DU makes me feel like I am not alone. From what television provides, a person like me could really feel alone. DU gives me relief in knowing I am not some exotic, isolated radical.

I was a political junkie when I was young, but lost all faith in politics for a couple decades or so. It is only genuine fear that got me back in to the game. I'll bet there are more like me than you might suspect.

[bobthedrummer]

99. Howdy all!

[Blue_In_AK]

102. And so what about us old people?

Are we just chopped liver??


in case it's needed.

[gollygee]

103. I'm more of a returner

I was idle for a long time but want to keep up on election news now.

[lunatica]

105. Some of the newbies are very concerned you know

And some come here because they're just so darned depressed about our chances of winning another election being so low. I think they're depressed.

[soccer1]

108. I'm not depressed but......

very concerned about the future of this nation if Romney wins the White House. DU is a good place to get info, read members' opinions and express my own thoughts from time to time.

[lunatica]

112. Thanks, and welcome to DU

Anyone who isn't genuinely concerned isn't paying attention.

[Quantess]

114. Well whaddya know...

HI CONCERN TROLL! Just kidding, of course!!


I am likewise concerned at the slim possibility (but yet a frightening possibility nonetheless) of Romney actually being president. But there is a chance. I couldn't believe it when Bush became president the first time, and again in disbelief when he narrowly won a 2nd time.

I also enjoy DU for the same reasons as you. Mostly I just wanted to call someone a "concern troll" as a joke.

[soccer1]

116. What's a "CONCERN TROLL"?

The reelection of GW Bush woke me up to the fact that anything can happen in an election. And of course Gore's loss with the SC involvement stunned me. It's hard to imagine Obama won't win but in difficult economic times most incumbents don't win. So, yes I'm very concerned.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

118. Good question. I suspect that the posting at #114 was intended as droll humor.

You may find as others have, that some seem to unjustifiably call those with a low number of postings as "trolls."

It doesn't mean that the poster for #114 was sincerely calling you a troll.

Welcome.

[soccer1]

119. Thanks....

I thought maybe it was something I said.

[Quantess]

129. That was NOT a good question. LOL

"Droll humor"? Okay, if it is, it is.

I meant my welcome sincerely.

[Quantess]

121. It is a common type...

Happy to introduce you to the subject.

You used the word concern in a perfectly reasonable way.
Regarding "concern trolls", which you are not...
On political boards such as DU, it is a common tactic to post "I am concerned that we will look like meanies if we fight back", or "I find it concerning that we aren't firing more teachers with the terrible shape schools are in", or "Obama's birth certificate concerns me".

[soccer1]

128. Aha.....

I think I get it. A "concerned troll" would be a person who frames a statement as a "concern" but in reality is in opposition to policies put forth by the democrats. A Romney/republican supporter in disguise. Well, you never have to worry about me. I'm an Obama supporter (2008 and now). In fact, my "republican" husband is a strong Obama supporter, (2008 and now.) Have I passed the "loyalty test"? Just kidding.......

[Quantess]

130. Yes! You get it.

Now let's be friends.

[soccer1]

134. Sounds good!

How could I not be your friend? The owl is my favorite bird.

[Quantess]

131. duplicate

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[MustBeTheBooz]

106. I think it was about 5 years or so ago...

...that I began "lurking" on DU. I found it by accident having clicked on a link to The Top 10 Conservative Idiots from another blog. That got me hooked (I still miss it). Whenever I could, I would thoroughly go through all the great stories on the home page and get news and perspective I wasn't finding in other places. Add the various forums full of intelligent, passionate, and humorous individuals of all stripes, and soon I found myself coming to DU more often than any other site, news or otherwise. A few months ago I finally decided to join up and be a part of this engaging community. I have a pretty full schedule most days but try to participate when I can. I've come to recognize many, many names and the various styles, stories, and opinions that go with them. I'm happy to now be part of all of this. I hope to get to know you all a little better in posts to come.

Cheers!

P.S. Thank you, babylonsister, for the great thread! You rock!

[pinboy3niner]

110. Welcome to DU, MustBeTheBooz

You didn't need to explain how you came here--your username says it all.

[MustBeTheBooz]

133. Then my work here is done...

Thanks pinboy! It good to be here!

[lunatica]

113. Welcome to DU!

That's a very nice post.

[MustBeTheBooz]

137. Thank you!

[babylonsister]

139. You're very

welcome, and we're glad you're here!

[maryellen99]

123. I used to post under a different name on DU2 but I set up a new account due to taking a break

I've posted off and on since December,2005. Thank god for this place!

[tnvoter]

138. I don't post much so I guess that makes me a noob

However, I've been lurking, reading and learning stuff here since the last general election.

[lovemydog]

140. I've learned so much here too.

Scores of links to good reads all over the web.

I never watch cable 'news' any more. Just c-span for politics. I'm more informed seeing clips here than wasting time with commercials & filler on tv.

[Sea-Dog]

143. lurker

[pinboy3niner]

144. Welcome to DU, Sea-Dog

You lurker, you.

[Sea-Dog]

145. Ta

[MichaelMcGuire]

146. I found this site off an American friend a few years ago.

As a place in which you could discuss politics and is quite active in terms of its members. But didn't sign up till last year.