You Know, DU Is Kinda Like A Sneak Preview At The Movies

[THUNDER HANDS]

For all the stuff that's going to be in the news in, say, three or four months.

How many times have you seen a story here, from anywhere - and then see it pop up in a major news source weeks, months, down the line.

This place really reminds me of when I used to do movie reviews for a newspaper and I'd get to see the unedited versions of movies before they were finished and sent to the theaters.

It's a shame more media people don't read DU, maybe they'd get more scoops that way.

[XNASA]

1. Happens all the time...............

The problem is, nobody believes if they don't see it on TV. Therefore, they never believe me, or should I say "us" either. That is, until it's too late.

Six months ago, even my own wife thought that I was nuts when I would go on about Dean. Now he's in the news nearly everyday. I get no satisfaction from being able to say "I told you so" to anybody.

I just want our country back from the fascists, then I'll be satisfied.

[Philostopher]

2. Talk about spouses thinking you're nuts...

My husband -- who's pretty far to the left, but thinks the world is a much less malicious place than I do -- has had to say, 'you know, about six months ago, you were saying ...' several times over the past year.

I don't want to turn him into the conspiracy freak/cynic I am, but at the same time, I do wonder if he ever gets tired of saying, 'you know, maybe you were right.'

[THUNDER HANDS]

3. I made a $500 bet

With my poly sci professor that either (and only) Kerry or Dean was going to defeat Bush in 2004.

She thought I was nuts.

I can't wait to collect my money now.

:)