In my 23 years on DU.....

[OAITW r.2.0]

there has never been a time when I've seen this enthusiasm and cohesiveness on this board - and with the Party in general, that I can remember.

#1 Thanks is to our President, Joe Biden, for kicking ass in 2020....and then pass the torch to Kamala for 2024....like a couple of Olympic relay runners. Joe will be remembered as maybe the most important President of the 21st Century.

#2 Thanks to Kamala Harris for accepting the Democratic nomination for POTUS. You Madame, are ready to make history. And also....

#3 Thanks for picking Gov. Walz. He is the VP we need in 2025 and beyond.

[Dem4life1970]

1. I agree with you.

I officially joined DU this year but have been following since 2003-2004.

[Deuxcents]

4. Welcome, at long last! Picked a great time to share the enthusiasm

[OAITW r.2.0]

9. Glad to see you take the next step and join in the convo!

We got lots to discuss here.

[Tribetime]

2. I agree this is the happiest i've been since the night Obama won in two thousand eight

[SARose]

5. Me too, Tribe

The night we voted for Obama, the turnout in our precinct was extraordinary. People were happy, smiling and hopeful.

I feel the same energy tonight.

[evolves]

50. I might even be happier than I was that night,

and that's saying a LOT!

[SharonClark]

3. I agree about the unity but hope Kamala Harris will be the most important president of ther 21st century.

[Irish_Dem]

7. Maybe a string of Dem presidents who bring us into the 21st century.

[JJ101]

52. We need

To get majorities in the house and senate to make that happen.

[jaxexpat]

66. An improvement over 21st century Republicans' scheme to return us to the 18th century.

[calimary]

73. She will be hailed as the one who broke that last glass ceiling.

And she’ll just have gotten started!

I had high hopes for Hillary. And she DID win the popular vote. Kamala is a younger sister-in-arms, and I’m betting she even wins the Electoral College.

These are exciting times that I’m VERY glad and grateful that I’m alive to see!

[OAITW r.2.0]

74. Well said calimary!

She's just getting started. The wind is on her back. Make the change happen Kamala!

[Irish_Dem]

6. So much is at stake, we must win this election.

For the future of our country and the American people.

Yes we must thank our Dem leadership for the courage and wisdom to give
us the team we need at this time.

It's all hands on deck time.

We won't go back.

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. Couldn't agree more with your thoughts.

Always enjoy reading your thoughtful and insightful posts!

On edit - I am spending $ this cycle to support Democracy.

[Irish_Dem]

11. Thank you OAITW.

That is very nice of you to say.

[brush]

13. Yep, we have to defeat the fascists...again.

It's deja vu all over again.

[Irish_Dem]

14. The fight between good and evil will never be finished.

It is the iconic and defining event of humankind.

A constant across the centuries.

[alterfurz]

69. John Steinbeck in a letter to Hannah Arendt...

...written just months before she arrived in New York as a refugee from Nazi Germany: “All the goodness and the heroisms will rise up again, then be cut down again and rise up. It isn’t that the evil thing wins — it never will — but that it doesn’t die.”

[brush]

71. "...that it does't die." Absolutely, even with a stake thru the heaart. We have continue beat them back.

[OAITW r.2.0]

75. Steinbeck got it.Republicans will need to ban his thoughts as well.

[luvallpeeps]

8. Are the cats corralled?

Couldn’t come at a better time! ❤️?🔥😹💪🏽

[brewens]

12. I did not expect AT ALL to be this stoked! Don't think that won't make a difference with Harris and her crew. Imagine

the difference. Be a miserable piece of shit working for Trump with the losing, defeat, finger pointing, abuse and suspicion vs kicking ass and taking names for Harris and Walz! Keep it up and we can't lose.

[OAITW r.2.0]

15. Boggles the mind how the Democrats have totally changed the Party mindset.

And it all started with the man who was big enough to say, "it makes sense". Thanks Joe.

[brush]

16. It's time to make trump a TWO-TIME loser. Oh, it'll be glorious.

[kimbutgar]

26. But that ego will have him declare he won and announce a 2028 run to con the idiots out of their money!

[ShazzieB]

39. Oh yeah, it's going to get ugly.

But this time, the country is going to be ready for it. He had the advantage of surprise when he refused to concede in 2020, but in 2024, we'll all be expecting it.

I think the Orange Hellbeast is going to be taken aback by the reaction he gets this time. Instead of people gasping and going "What did I just hear?" when he claims he won, he'll get eyerolls and "Sure, Don."

We've all seen this movie before, and we know how it ends. He won't be able to control the narrative this time.

[OAITW r.2.0]

42. He was President at the time. In control of the response to the Insurrectionists.

Obviously, as leader, he failed. He's not President this time. And I imagine Joe Biden has "0" fucks to give to Donald Trump's Loser-Pa-Loser. The reaction to folks not accepting the results of the election outcome won't be getting support from the WH.

[ShazzieB]

45. Yes, being potus gave him a lot of power that he doesn't have now.

Joe controls the levers of power this time, and I'm sure he's going to be ready to respond appropriately. Probably already making plans.

I am seriously not worried. Whatever Cheetoh tries, the country will be ready for it.

[markodochartaigh]

60. Trump lived the most privileged type of life.

Born with more money than most people earn in our whole lives, he never heard "no", never had to learn the experience of people resisting him or his ideas. And because of his unusual psychiatric problems he didn't have the insight to understand that people were not agreeing with him, not respecting him, but agreeing with and respecting his money.
And this orange cancer metastasized throughput the Republican party because their corpulent moral rot provided the ideal substrate.
The Republicans opened their gates to this cancerous Trojan horse and welcomed him in. Let's hope that the collapse of the Republican party leaves them unable to exert significant control over anything until they affirm that their most supreme principle is a commitment to democracy.

[LizBeth]

17. Difference from going from desperate to happy.... everything good in our world. A fight maybe,

but a much easier one. Son and I talking about this today.

[moonscape]

68. True. Was whiplash. And I

am thrilled at how wrong I was believing this could not happen, that if Joe dropped out we were doomed. But the despair was a gut fear that we wouldn‘t win, that we could not recover from the debate and lack of enthusiasm.

When he withdrew I sent a screenshot to a couple of friends with f*** - because I thought was were screwed. First reaction back was not thinking Kamala could win, that it would all be divisive, but then there was … an explosion! A tsunami! Hope! Joy!

A memory for the ages.

[LizBeth]

70. Right right right... lol. They rolled it out perfectly.

My first was fug... but then I had been listening to young voters too long that I was relieved he stepped out and watched what Sunday, them roll it out and so so so impressed. I had friends like you upset and I was sending htem all the upbeat and positive cause I wanted them excited not upset. It truly was a once in a lifetime

And now.... youth got what they want and they are beholden to get their ass out to vote and bring a friend.

[GusBob]

18. Yes

It seems to me some thanks are due and maybe some apologies too

To the Dem leaders, donors and representatives who were recommending JB step aside

A lot of them were thrown under the bus by more than a few DUers

Thanks for the heads up and sorry for the harsh words

[OAITW r.2.0]

20. I was one.....

when word came down that Joe was not going to run, I was pissed for like 15 minutes. Personally, I think Joe Biden would have kicked Trump's ass for a 2nd time. But this move to Harris was brilliant and obviously has energized the Democratic Party to a point I haven't seen since Obama. So, let it shine!

[GusBob]

23. I was not

There is a lesson in all of this. Folks are allowed to have a difference of opinion. Without being thrown under the bus, called all sorts of untrue names, and having posts removed.

Or at least they should be allowed in an open discussion forum

Especially when it turns out to be the right thing for our country

Think about it

[OAITW r.2.0]

37. "called all sorts of untrue names, and having posts removed."

Not me. I made my opinion known with some of the early proponents (like Adam Schiff), but I never engaged in insults with DUers supporting them.

[Initech]

19. Seriously, like 6 weeks ago, I was at the point where I wanted nothing to do with the election.

Like I'd rather chew glass than watch 5 minutes of fucking Trump barf his brain while Fox News fawns over him like he's the supreme ruler of the world.

Now I'm loving watching Kamala kick ass and take names, while Trump nominates the weirdest and most awkward guy in the United States, surrounds himself with neo Nazis and ass kissers, and his campaign is crashing and burning.

Pass the popcorn. It's going to be fun watching MAGA and Fox self destruct.

[OAITW r.2.0]

21. About 4 weeks ago, I stopped watching MSNBC. Best thing I could do for my sanity at that point.

Upside is more painting and mowing and landscaping...so, not all bad. Now, I fear I will get sucked back into watching MSNBC again.

[Initech]

30. I personally haven't watched network news in like 15 years.

And honestly I don't miss it one bit.

[SWBTATTReg]

65. Me too. And I feel like I haven't missed a damn thing on Network TV. And I was getting tired of the

Corporate News scene, where they filter out what they wanted me to see.

No more. I'll never go back ...

Take care!

[OAITW r.2.0]

76. Be honest though....

if you are completely cut off from the broadcast media....you probably count on DU to keep you current. And a lot of this content are clips of the moment, from the media.

[Jarqui]

22. I agree so much with the top post ...

There is a vibe about this situation.
This is different.
The quiet resolve and unity is not really getting noticed or observed in the media that much but I'm really feeling it.

I think we collectively realize what is at stake.
There seem to be a lot more people responding positively to Dem positions on social media.

I was on social media for most of the day pounding away.
I feel that if I don't give it everything I've got, I won't forgive myself if we lose ... and then, I cycle on "we cannot lose - try harder!!"
What an awful place Trump had put us in ..
We HAVE to win the Oval Office, the Senate and the House and bury these bastards once and for all..

[OAITW r.2.0]

28. Thanks for the reply my friend.

We concur.

[kimbutgar]

24. Excellent analogy with President Biden passing the torch during the Olympics season!

Thank you.

Tonight I feel more hopeful.

[KentuckyWoman]

25. Joe Biden reached into the pit of Covid and saved us.

And I do mean that somewhat literally.

The legislature he got passed will benefit America for decades to come. Roads, bridges, schools, wind, solar, charging stations, batteries, computer chips, cheaper meds. None of that is glamorous. It's easy to even overlook the importance of it. But he put his head down and did the hard part of turning all the lights back on.

He and I are about the same age. Where he has found the energy for all of it baffles me. He's incredible to say the least.

The hand off is perfection. The timing after the RNC is pure genius.

[OAITW r.2.0]

31. Joe set the table.

Kamala and Tim will be serving Democracy as the Main Course.

[Hekate]

27. Kicking this!

[Doodley]

29. #4 Thanks to Joe Biden for waiting until Trump had picked a running mate before stepping down. Trump would have surely

made a different pick, or even a woman, if he had seen Kamala Harris rise to the challenge as she has. Now he is stuck with Vance!

[OAITW r.2.0]

32. Truly sad for Trump's unfortunate political timing.

[appalachiablue]

33. The energy and optimism is wonderful, let's keep it up, strengthen

democracy and crush fascism. Great post, thanks!

[MayReasonRule]

34. Hear, hear!!!!

Right the fuck on!!

[AKwannabe]

35. Rec 10000! nt

[southmost]

36. the literal hearding of the cats

and I'm loving it 🥰🐈 ...and poof🪄 no concern trolls

[Martin68]

38. I remember similar enthusiasm with Obama, but maybe some have forgotten due to the constant obstruction, hate speech,

birtherism, and racism that incessantly tried to drive us down us during his candidacy and presidency. Obama was a low-key, thoughtful, brilliant speaker, and true progressive, who was the perfect antidote for the George W. Bush years. Kamala Harris is energetic, sharp, and exactly what we all need at this moment in time. Biden helped get us back on track after the disaster of Tump's term, and Harris will take us into the future beyond the nightmare of Trump and his cult of racist, misogynistic, theocratic, fascists.

[OAITW r.2.0]

48. It's a revival...that feeling of hope that's been dormant since 2016.

[Pas-de-Calais]

40. Agreed

[2naSalit]

41. I was pissed about the way...

Joe was pushed to step aside, for a little more than 15 minutes but I was thrilled that Harris is the nominee since I would have voted for her in the primary had she still been on the ballot by the time we got to vote in June.

As for the energy, wow, I don't think we had this for Obama, not this jubilant. There was a lot of uncertainty about the first possible black president, this time, we are not going back AND we're not going to waste a lot of time looking back either.

Glad to see this ticket and the enthusiasm, people are tired of doom and gloom, fear and loathing, they want something more positive. It's hard, if not impossible, to move forward without a positive attitude. These two candidates glow with it and everyone is there to bask in it.

So, let's go win this thing.

Possibility abounds if we elect these two and a complement of like minded Congress members.

[OAITW r.2.0]

44. It's like a Spockian Mindmeld.

[2naSalit]

62. I hear ya!

[onecaliberal]

43. Yes!

I’m feeling positivity and joy that has been absent for such a long time.

[Skittles]

46. I think the difference is...

it's not just that we are for an historic candidate - we are against the fascist opposition

[riverkittenDem]

47. It is SO exciting!

K&R

[OAITW r.2.0]

49. Welcome on board!

The Party is just getting started!

[Aussie105]

51. Every reason to be optimistic!

We seem to be on the verge of a refresh of American politics.

Out with the old (Biden, Trump), out with the not yet convicted felon (Trump), in with fresh blood (Harris, Walz)!

[rhiannon55]

53. I love Joe, but I'm glad he chose Kamala to take the reins

and I'm glad she chose Tim. I feel so relieved and happy at the way this is all turning out. There is no way tsf and his weird little mini-me can win. I can't stopped smiling!

[GoodRaisin]

54. Yeah this is what real unity looks like. Not that fake shit they were

peddling at the Republican convention.

[KPN]

55. 100%!

[Conjuay]

56. And yet, just three weeks ago I seemed to be on jury duty more than I was online!

I guess 'the big tent' has a lot of wrinkles.

[yankee87]

57. So true

The enthusiasm is infectious.

[Aussie105]

58. Sad to see Joe go!

He joins an elite and small group of past Presidents who went above and beyond the call of duty.

But has he really 'gone'?
His experience and knowledge need not leave the Oval Office.

I bet there will be a few late night calls along the lines of 'What Would You Do, Joe?'

[OAITW r.2.0]

61. I am sure of that. Kamala - Tim - Joe - Barack , that's a lot of institutional knowledge to draw from

Awesome line-up of heavy hitters.

[msfiddlestix]

59. I concur, and Yes! Very Well Said!

[FlyingPiggy]

63. I agree. I have been here since 2002 and it is a definitely not like it was before

I think 2016 changed everything. It woke most people up to the realization that it is NOT politics as usual. We needed to adapt or perish.

[Kid Berwyn]

64. Detroit reporting.

We are all smiles, too, Never Old and Never In the Way 2.0.

[OAITW r.2.0]

77. Always appreciate your posts here.

I've learned a lot from your contributions here!

[democratsruletheday]

67. MORE than when Obama ran in 2008?

I wasn't on this board back then but the Dems were on fire as I recall. WOW.....I'm PUMPED!

[OAITW r.2.0]

78. 2008 was great, but....

we had yet to deal with this sellout that is an ongoing national security risk. He owns the Party now' .and they are all in on destroying our Democracy. So, I do think there is greater positive energy that is braced with a general sense of urgency not to let Trump happen again..

[Bucky]

72. This is a 2nd great week in a row. But hang on...

Things will get ugly soon enough, probably right after the convention.

We will be dealing with a cornered, rabid creature. Being down in the "fake" polls will turn some of them violent. Trump's increasingly hysterical language will trigger others. There will be blood.

There will be stepped up efforts at voter suppression, voter intimidation, and harassment of poll workers--some of it from Republican officials which been elected to oversee the "fair" election process.

This so far may be the kookiest election in my life time, but it's also like to be the most violent too

[OAITW r.2.0]

79. Stay tuned, Bucky!

Actually, I think the GOP folds when the voters produce a Blue Wave that will stop their 2nd attempt, dead in the tracks.

[bdamomma]

80. Let's give

the VP the spotlight she deserves!!!!!!!

We won't go back!!!! Plus, he's a convicted FELON.

[Blaukraut]

81. Yes! Even in the Bush election stealing heydays here we weren't this united

I personally feel like I have whiplash. Going from worried, to angry about Joe being railroaded and stabbed in the back, to elated and hopeful and excited about Kamala and Tim. And nobody wants to argue with me! This is heaven

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

82. Agree with you on ALL counts!!