Is there nothing to be happy about?

[bushiehater]

I'm relatively new to this board so please forgive me if I'm stepping on toes.

I know there is a lot of bad crap happening to our country, but is there anything to be happy about? All I see on these boards are complaints and whining. Don't get me wrong--I've contributed to it. But I am in many ways grateful for my life here in this country. I have a job, I'm able to pay the bills, even indulge in a few "extras". Nothing is perfect and nothing ever will be no matter who is in the office.

I guess I'm just ranting. Today, I just noticed a lot of complaining. Rightfully so, given the situation in Iraq, but surely the posters to this forum find joy in some things right? :shrug:

[Qanisqineq]

1. Yes, I am full of some joy

my husband left Iraq 2 weeks prior to hell breaking loose. Also, he and the guys in his platoon were standing on desks today shouting to vote Bush out.

[Mari333]

11. Im glad your husband is home thank god but with Michael

in front of a prison in Baghdad where Sistani and Sadr want to attack him and all Bushit can do is sit with his finger up his proverbial arse on a goddamn fake pig ranch and play with his toys while our loved ones are in a horrific bloodbath I dont have a lick of joy
I thank god your husband is home for gods sake keep him here and dont let them send him back
Bring the troops home NOW
http://www.bringthemhomenow.com

[brokensymmetry]

2. There are many things to be happy about.

Why not visit the lounge? The meeting room is nice too.

Right now, there are a lot of people concerned about current events - some people have family members in Iraq, for example - but you'll find a number of discussions about happier issues.

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[bushiehater]

4. Thanks! I'll try those forums.

I haven't had time to visit all the forums yet. Maybe I'm just in the wrong area for good news and discussion!

[supernova]

7. Come to the Lounge

and have a :beer: Silliness reigns! :hi:

[rabid_nerd]

3. there are fundies here

just fundie-leftist...

just like RW fundies, they're never satisfied.

That said, with Kerry on hiatus, there's nothing big in the D party to get excited about. At least when we had 9 points of interest there was always something interesting going on.

But with the Iraq crap, I agree about the mood here - it is definately sour...

Just like many people, this group has mood swings.

It was very upbeat a couple days ago with the AAR launch...

[dae]

5. Hey, I'm happy and welcome to DU bushiehater, we'll be rid of

BushCo after this Fall's election.:hi:
:dem::kick:

[goclark]

6. Welcome To Du

I understand your concerns. I have only been with DU for a few months.I find the Latest News and the Discuss Forum just my speed!

When I say that I mean that I am finally able to have people to chat with that are as frustrated as I am about this Administration. Many of my friends like politics but not like DU Posters. They are really special! They are political junkies just like I am...that's why DU is such a good place for me to unwind after a stressful day.

I have never visited the calm forums at DU. At this point in the election cycle I don't want to be calm. I want to stay up to date on the latest NEWS and be able to email my thoughts to the media.

It is a fantastic way for me to make my voice heard during the election season.

Enjoy!

:hi:

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. Something to be happy about

Chocolate 'makes for happy babies'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3604275.stm

Scientists in Finland say eating chocolate during pregnancy may make for happier, livelier babies.

[guitar man]

9. Depends on who you are I guess

That would probably determine if there is anything to be happy about. I am sure the execs at Halliburton and the oil companies are ecstatic.

[alcuno]

10. I'm happy you're here, bushiehater.

10% of the teachers in my district were RIF'd on Friday but I still have a job.

BTW - What is your user name if not a complaint?

[maddezmom]

12. so tell us, where did you find your "joy" today?

[Hell Hath No Fury]

13. "All I see on these boards are complaints and whining"...

Don't you listen to Rush or O'Reilly or Hannity or Annie or Faux? That's all we Democrats/liberals ever do! Whine and complain! If you did, you'd hear that oh, four or five hundred times a day.

Come on! Get with the program!

Signed,
A whining and complaining liberal Democrat

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15. I am in heaven with daffodils coming into bloom

there is nothing more cheerful other than child's laughter. and I get a lot of that around my house.

life is good.