Let me get this milestone out of the way

[PJMcK]

This is my 10,000th post on DU.

Member since 2006, reader since the early 2000's.

I read this site every day. I get much of the news from here and from links on DU. In addition to the political discussions, there are so many forums and groups focused on interesting topics.

I read many posts by many intelligent and articulate members with whom I share the broader progressive and democratic ideals. It's a terrific site that is well-run, well-moderated and mostly very tolerant.

I hope everyone keeps up their energy levels as we approach the most important election in my 61 years.

(Glad that's out of the way!)

[Wounded Bear]

1. Congrats...

[PJMcK]

5. Thanks

When I see your nearly 30,000 posts, I'm humbled!

[Wounded Bear]

9. I actually didn't realize...

[SHRED]

2. Cheers

[PJMcK]

6. Thank you

You're one of the posters I always read, Shred. Keep it up!

[SHRED]

12. I try

Sometimes I fall short but try and correct myself with great input here.

[calimary]

3. Yay!!!! Congratulations!

I learn from this site every day, too!

[PJMcK]

8. There's much to learn and be aware of

Thanks for your response.

[Raster]

4. Congrats!!!

[PJMcK]

13. From one Star member to another...

...we need this site to maintain our sanity!

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! (wink)

[malaise]

7. Congrats

You're good people.

[PJMcK]

10. Bachatcha, malaise

I rarely miss any of your voluminous posts! I assure you I'll keep reading.

[backtoblue]

11. Happy 10,000!

[PJMcK]

14. And now it's up to 10,006

Thank you!

[Dennis Donovan]

15. NYer99...

My old pal and keeper of the DU milestones. She made DU an awesome place all on her own.

Congratulations on 10K!

[PJMcK]

19. Love your dog!

Thanks for your kind words.

[PatrickforO]

16. Congrats. I love DU as well.

I love DU because words matter. Ideas matter. Thoughts matter. I think I spend a half hour or an hour a day on here. It is a fun part of my day.

[PJMcK]

20. Me, too

If I added up the morning, lunch and evening times I'm on DU, it's probably 1-1/2 to 2 hours a day.

Well worth the Star membership, I might add!

[FailureToCommunicate]

17. Congrat! Now...

back to work.

[PJMcK]

21. Exactly!

That's why I wanted to get it out of the way.

Enjoy your day.

[FailureToCommunicate]

49. Hard to enjoy the day with you know who in

the Whit House, but I appreciate the wish. Beer and Rachel’s show keeps us sorta sane-ish.

[PJMcK]

50. Beer and Rachel

We cut our cable a few years ago so now I generally only see clips from her show. Does she still do the Friday night cocktail feature? That always made me laugh because who wouldn't want to drink at work?!

[FailureToCommunicate]

54. No longer. Too much news drops on Friday

night for her to drink on the show. But WE can. I’m actually not “just drinking” I’m rehydrating. Working construction in this weather calls for a few beers to replenish the electrolytes...or something.

[Soph0571]

18. Great Milestone!

Congrats!

[PJMcK]

22. Thanks, Soph

We're in this thing together and I couldn't imagine better colleagues than our friends on DU.

[justhanginon]

23. Good on you! Make that 10,000 and we're counting on many more.

[PJMcK]

26. Well, this one makes 10,014

Thanks for your kind words.

[pandr32]

24. Congratulations on your milestone

[PJMcK]

25. Thanks for your emojis!

It doesn't really mean anything, though. Trump got installed as president, like W before him.

Ah, well, the fight goes on.

[pandr32]

43. It does and we are fighting.

We must never quit.

[dewsgirl]

27. Congrats!

[PJMcK]

28. Well, thanks

Too often, DU has kept me from jumping out the window!

[lunatica]

29. I depend on DUers for a lot of things! Not just politics

I can’t express how important this site is, if nothing else, DUers keep me sane. And there is so much more, including the information I get here.

[PJMcK]

32. I do, too

Some of the off-beat groups I follow are Cooking & Baking(!), Science, DU Lounge (lots of fun) and Sports.

Enjoy your afternoon, lunatica.

[True Dough]

30. That's 10,000 on the way to 100,000

Crank up the volume, PJ!

[PJMcK]

31. Oh, no! The pressure is too much!

(wink)

[MontanaMama]

33. Woohoo!

Congrats on this milestone. DU is a well spring of information, isn’t it? I, like you, appreciate the wealth of knowledge and ideas shared here.

[PJMcK]

35. So many good people on this site

There are lots of great ideas expressed and although some discussions get heated, they are mostly enlightening in one way or another.

I follow your posts with interest, MontanaMama. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

[volstork]

34. Congrats!

[PJMcK]

36. And a tip o' the hat backatcha, volstork! (n/t)

[UpInArms]

37. I think that I have grown old during my time here

Joined in February 2001 ....

Now 62 ...

Still optimistic that we can have a better world to leave our children and grandchildren...

Congrats on your 10,000!

[PJMcK]

39. Your post count is most impressive!

Thanks for your post.

[VOX]

38. Nicely done, PJMcK. Keep punching!

10K is a grand milestone. Looking forward to the next 10K!

Cheers—

[PJMcK]

40. Never thought I had this much to say!

DU is a great forum for all of these discussions.

Thanks for the cheers!

[klook]

41. Hey, PJ

Congrats! I enjoy your posts — a peek at your journal reveals a number of insightful, funny, and interesting perspectives, some of which I missed the first time around.

Glad you’re here! Keep up the good work.

[PJMcK]

42. Thanks, klook!

We live in such a complex time that we need safe spaces like DU!

You keep up the good work, too!

[Hortensis]

44. :) Nice post, PJMcK. You make this a good place.

[PJMcK]

46. As do you, Hortensis

People like you who post intelligent, thoughtful and/or witty commentaries are what make DU one of my online homes.

The coming year will very well determine the future of the United States. Let's be strong and fight to win!

[Hortensis]

48. +10,000 for that last!

[Karadeniz]

45. Happy decamilliaversary!

[PJMcK]

47. Okay, a new word! (sort of)

I love words. I love the power of a broad vocabulary. I love to read the writings of people who understand the immensity of language.

I also love the humor of words. Well played, Karadeniz!

[guillaumeb]

51. Congratulations on the milestone.

Did you receive your special award yet?

[PJMcK]

52. I enjoy your wit, guillaumb

Even when we disagree, I find your posts informed.

Enjoy your afternoon.

[guillaumeb]

53. Thank you.

I will let my wife know that someone appreciates my attempts at wit.

Have a nice day as well.

[Hekate]

55. Cheers!

[PJMcK]

58. Cheers to you, Hekate!

I've been reading your posts since I first began following DU. You're always expressive and articulate. When I saw your post count, I thought I should just shut up and sit down.

Have a good night.

[Hekate]

61. My blushes! Thanks, and keep on posting, too. nt

[sellitman]

56. Sweet.

Congrats.

Glad you are here.

[PJMcK]

59. Thank you, sellitman!

I notice that your post count is within reach. I'm right behind you so watch out!

[bluestarone]

57. Congrats on to 10,000 more!

[PJMcK]

60. Merci, mon ami

I have no idea why I wrote that in French.

Anywhoo, thank you for your good wishes. It's a pleasure to share this cyber-space with you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

62. Congrats on your milestone, my dear PJMcK!

I too love DU, for the many interesting groups and forums, and for the stellar inhabitants!

Keep on trucking........er, posting!

[PJMcK]

64. The milestone is just a number

But connecting with people like you, CaliforniaPeggy, makes DU a special place to share.

Have a good evening.

[lpbk2713]

63. Way to go.

An outstanding achievement.

[PJMcK]

65. Respectfully, thanks

I noticed that your post count is more than three times my modest "accomplishment."

Have a good night, lpbk2713.

[MsLeopard]

66. Hearty congratulations

I’ve been here from practically the beginning, and look at my post count.... I’ve read your posts for years, as I too come here every day and have always gotten the best information from DU. Especially during 9/11. On that day this site had real time analysis going on, providing information that was turned into a book by one of the DUers here. (Paul Thompson, is his name I believe). IMO that’s why DU was hacked for Trump’s “miracle win” in 2016.

Still, 10,000 posts is an accomplishment I admire.

[PJMcK]

67. Ah, it's just a number

Just like my age, (snort).

Just being able to read like-minded patriotic Americans on this site provides a comfort and an awareness that my thoughts are not outrageous.

My intention with the OP was to praise the DU site and its many contributors. I simply used the post count as an excuse.