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Tom Yossarian Joad

(19,230 posts)
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 02:31 PM Sep 2023

Seems to be one thing standing out as the one most important thing that hasn't changed in DU [View all]

for the last twenty years:

The number of phenomenally wonderful posters.

Whether it's breaking news, mini essays to make one think, Political cartoons, peeks at art and genuinely caring people under the same tent, DU has been there for me as a respite through times good and bad. I can't think of another website in the last two decades has this wonderful sanctuary for those who wish for respite from the pressures of the current political day or just share a frustration or two with others.

And of course, a hat tip to all those who made this happen and all those who help in herding the cats to keep DU, DU.

Thank you for putting up with me.

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Agreed underpants Sep 2023 #1
DURec leftstreet Sep 2023 #2
greatest page for thee Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #3
Allow me to enthusiastically second that emotion Walleye Sep 2023 #4
I could not agree more. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #5
I'd be lost without DU. piddyprints Sep 2023 #6
You and me both, my friend! calimary Sep 2023 #25
Yes! Thanks to all, esp. for the cat posts. japple Sep 2023 #7
To our community... pandr32 Sep 2023 #8
Enthusiastically agree! Permanut Sep 2023 #9
Kick and recommend. love_katz Sep 2023 #10
I love DU DownriverDem Sep 2023 #11
They're changing it? Good. GarColga Sep 2023 #12
????? What sort of software do you consider better? Re your saying highplainsdem Sep 2023 #22
LOL Kali Sep 2023 #27
89.5 MILLION posts since its inception says that others do not share niyad Sep 2023 #29
Here's what YOGI BERRA said about DU BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #32
To make it even better? Guessing they have gotten a lot of good suggestions over time and are Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #13
I'm trying Old Crank Sep 2023 #14
And no other site can hold a candle to DU. flying_wahini Sep 2023 #15
And me as well. orangecrush Sep 2023 #16
Best place for news and analysis I have found rurallib Sep 2023 #17
Been here for almost 22 years and loving it! StClone Sep 2023 #18
Compared to many of you, I'm nearly a newbie peggysue2 Sep 2023 #19
K&R! I agree completely. highplainsdem Sep 2023 #20
when the great du hack hit awhile back i was lost for three days . AllaN01Bear Sep 2023 #21
News, family, friends...best website ever... MiHale Sep 2023 #23
The Original kentuck Sep 2023 #24
This place is cool LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #26
Absolutely agree! We are so lucky to have each other in this safe haven. niyad Sep 2023 #28
As I have noted in a couple of other threads... 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #30
Yep. A bastion of sanity in a stew of craziness. "May you live in interesting times." Fuck that. I Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #31
Patting ourselves on the backs are we? Martin68 Sep 2023 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #34
You Nailed It The Roux Comes First Sep 2023 #35
I was worried about the changes mountain grammy Sep 2023 #36
Yes! Shout out to Judy Lynn ArizonaLib Sep 2023 #37
Same...I love J Lynn's cool science posts...always a breath of fresh air PortTack Sep 2023 #38
An informed membership!!! diehardblue Sep 2023 #39
What a lovely OP malaise Sep 2023 #40
Yes, indeed wendyb-NC Sep 2023 #41
I agree with all of what you wrote. twodogsbarking Sep 2023 #42
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