I'm not good at this but just wanted to express my sincere appreciation of DU and all the community.

[Evolve Dammit]

You kept me sane since 2000, when I wondered how many felt similarly. Went to DC after we invaded the country that didn't attack us, and whom we had given weapons to when it was advantageous ("Rummy&quot against Iran. The 3-400,000 that filled the streets in DC that day made me realize how strong we were when we get out and are visible. MSM was, and is falling down on the job. I exclude most of MSNBC.
In any case, I love this forum and the insightful, heartfelt and meaningful communication.
Best always and thank you.
ED

[FalloutShelter]

1. I feel the same.

You folks are my therapy and my salve.

[Evolve Dammit]

35. All the best and thanks. ED

[Evolve Dammit]

36. It is like a fallout shelter!

[Evolve Dammit]

2. sorry for typos around Rumsfeld. Can't edit it. Close enough

[Hekate]

6. The typos are because of the punctuation marks used for the smilies. You can prevent them by...

… adding a space in between the last punctuation marks in each sentence, if you are using more than just a period.

[Evolve Dammit]

16. I didn't type it that way and didn't even want an emoji there. When I posted , it made

Those errors and I immediately tried to edit, but couldn't change anything. Strange. Thanks for tip though!

[AllaN01Bear]

3. hear hear.

[Evolve Dammit]

32. Aw. I'm getting red over here!

[The Blue Flower]

4. Many of us feel the same

DU got me through the dubya years and all that followed. So important to be part of this community.

[Evolve Dammit]

38. Agree totally. We need to stay strong Blue Flower.

[Ford_Prefect]

5. I can dig it. Felt the same way back then too. MSM is a bunch of easily led hacks too lazy to ask a follow-up or

research the background it takes to ask a good one. Most would have flunked J school in another era.

[Evolve Dammit]

34. Having been in that school, I totally agree. I am comforted by some real pros at MSNBC which saves me.

[William769]

7. It takes a village.

[Evolve Dammit]

31. Yes indeed William! Thanks

[Dem2theMax]

8. Same here. Found this place in 2004, don't ask me how.

I would have gone absolutely bonkers a long time ago, if not for DU, and all of the wonderful people here.

I don't post much. But I read a lot and learn a lot, thanks to all the posters who take the time to share their knowledge with all of us.

[SlimJimmy]

26. I've been here since 2005, and like you have found it to be

quite the interesting place. Unfortunately, I don't post as much any longer because the party has moved quite a bit to the left of where I was 20 years ago. I still consider myself to be a Democrat, but don't actually recognize certain aspects of my party any longer. A shame, really.

[Evolve Dammit]

29. We're a big tent, unlike the radicalized MAGATS. Don't give up. Diversity is one of our strengths, IMHO.

[Evolve Dammit]

30. It is amazing to be a part of. Glad we found it. I'm bonkers after the last 9 years anyhow....

[Dem2theMax]

49. Okay, I'll admit the last nine years has taken its toll on me.

If we are put through another four years, (and we all know it will be more than four, because he'll never leave,) I'll have to be committed.

That, or win the lottery, so I can move to another country.

[Evolve Dammit]

50. Yeah, that is about where I am. Hate to contemplate relocating but may have to consider if we become

more of a "Shithole country" as TFG says we already are. Most anti-American fuckwad we have ever seen, and yet MSM treats it like a normal election. WTF is wrong with USA? My WWII Dad must be rolling in his grave.

[Dem2theMax]

51. If I don't win the lottery, I'm stuck here.

Which means I'm stuck here.

I've been without a car for a while. I have the money in the bank to buy a new one. But I want to hold out until the election. If the worst happens, I'll probably need that money to survive. If Social Security disappears, if our healthcare disappears . . . I can't believe I even have to think of things like this.

Both of my parents served in World War II. I'm grateful they aren't here to see what has happened to this country.

[Evolve Dammit]

53. I hear you. Totally. It is unimaginable what lies before us if this Orange Chosen One manages to secure power.

And I can't believe how the last 9 years has changed us as a Nation. Sickening. And half (more?) are oblivious or complicit.
Hang onto the cash is all I can say, and hope for a Blue Wave!

[bdamomma]

56. All the more

reason we all have to VOTE, the world will be watching. And after W was in for two terms, our allies look at us saying WTF!!!

[calimary]

9. This place has been my favorite internet hangout since 2001, I think.

It amazes me how much I’ve learned, and how much I’ve learned about, in all that time. The folks reading, posting, educating, and inspiring here are first class, every last one of ‘em!

[Evolve Dammit]

23. Yes indeed! Thanks Calimary

[ProfessorGAC]

44. Same Here

You & I have been here for a long time.
Fun fact is that Skittles & I joined on the same day!

[Bettie]

10. It's kind of a family

during the outage after the 2016 election...i thought I would lose my mind, I needed the outlet to talk about that whole thing and my beloved husband was tired of hearing it!

I can't imagine not having DU.

[Evolve Dammit]

24. Same. Gives me a base of hope and comradery.

[Skittles]

11. RIGHT HERE, DUDE

I'll never forget the Supreme Court LITERALLY CHOOSING THE PRESIDENT - like, where the FUCK is *THAT* in the Constitution? I live in a red state so I desperately searched online for people who cared about America and democracy like I did...... I will be forever grateful I found DU!

[Evolve Dammit]

28. I'm still pissed about all that. How Stone and Bannon got their audition interrupting the re-count. DU rocks!

[malaise]

12. Awwww

[Evolve Dammit]

25. Circle up Malaise!

[malaise]

41. LOL

😀

[CaptainTruth]

13. We're glad to have you!

[Permanut]

14. I disagree 100%..

You are good at this.

Been in this little island of sanity since 2008.

[Evolve Dammit]

21. Thanks Permanut! A bastion of sanity!

[58Sunliner]

15. Ditto. Where would I be without my daily dose of sanity.

[Evolve Dammit]

22. I know. Hate to think about that. It just helps to have intelligent, insightful, caring people to surround ourselves.

[58Sunliner]

27. 💛🧡💙💜💚

[kpete]

17. Evolve Dammit

your name says it all!!!

[Evolve Dammit]

19. if only... Seems we're going backwards. Dammit.

[hibbing]

18. DU was my refuge

Back then when the so called "liberal media" had a hard on for war and were hyping it up.

Peace

[Evolve Dammit]

20. Spot on. I had forgotten all the yellow magnets and drumbeat for war in MSM (almost). Thanks hibbing1

[bucolic_frolic]

33. DU helps see the reality behind the lies we are told hourly

Total skepticism and logic solves most distortions.

[Evolve Dammit]

37. Indeed! Best to you bucolic frolic. Love the name BTW. ED

[underpants]

39. ❤️

[Evolve Dammit]

40. Back atcha UP

[lakeguy]

42. me too!

I hardly ever post anything anymore, but I still read and enjoy.

[Evolve Dammit]

43. All good. I "lurked" for ten years or so and it really helped just knowing others were like-minded and rational.

[ProfessorGAC]

45. Nice Post

I'll soon be here for 23 years, so I know what you mean!

[Evolve Dammit]

46. From the heart Professor. Thanks much.

[bagimin]

47. Dammit, I'm right there with ya!

Sir or madam.

[Evolve Dammit]

48. Thanks bagimin!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

52. I have similar feelings

I am glad to be part of this community and I am happy that you are part of this community

[Evolve Dammit]

54. Thank you so much. It truly is a great community and we have a hill to climb for sure.

[bluboid]

55. yes, DU... you are sooo appreciated.

what would we do without DU? can't even big to imagine.

[Evolve Dammit]

57. x 1000!