My 1000th post! [View All]

[Heyo]

Hey all my liberal friends.. :9

I didn't even realize I was at 1000, until somebody told me I was at 999. (Thanks JoFerret :toast:)

I know most of you probably don't know me, maybe some do.. if you do it's most likely from discussing topics other than politics.

For those who don't, I will use the rare 1000th post to explain a little about myself.

I'm not really into labels But, I am, and always have been what most you on DU would consider a conservative. Now let me just say that I am not a ill-meaning "troll," or anything like that, not a Freeper (I don't post there, maybe read sometimes but they are too heavily religious fundie for me).... nor I am one of the blind Hannity-quoting Bush worshipers. I try to ignore party lines as if they weren't there and think about issues one at a time. I am probably the most right-leaning person on DU who hasn't been banned. I have never misrepresented myself as a liberal, have always been honest but not too outspoken, and I usually just keep a low profile and don't discuss politics much. (not wanting to get axed)

I am of the opinion that people who hold different beliefs are just that.. people who hold different beliefs, and *most* are good people deep down. I always respect the fact that this is ya'lls board, but if it's all the same to you, I hope you will let me stay.

If I had to label myself, I would probably lean toward saying I'm mostly libertarian, but not pure libertarian, and I am liberal on some issues like being *somewhat* pro-choice, for legalization of drugs, don't really see anything wrong with gay marriage really, etc.... Overall, though, I have a feeling most of you would say I'm pretty far to the right, and I've sure been flamed a few times. But, I am always open to a good discussion, but I usually don't start it up because I worry that someone will come along and ban me, and I kind of like DU.

I have an open mind and I have to say that even when I did sort of argue some right-leaning points of view, mostly what I got was respect from DUers, with a few exceptions. I try to give it back in kind. (the respect part I mean)

So anyway, I hate to write this long post to go on about me, but I figure my 1000th post is the one time I will do that.

Hopefully I will still have a DU screen name in the morning, I suppose I will since none of this is new information, I am just going on and on about it on my 1000th post. :P

...keep an open mind, so that Heyo may live. :dunce:

regards all,

Heyo