This is...FUN!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Bobbie Jo (a host of the General Discussion forum).

I've been here ONE WEEK and already have 127 (now 128!) posts. I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's addictive! In 7 days it's become my #1 hobby! (I say "hobby" because I'm 15 I can't vote yet but this place is FIRING ME UP!!!)

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU ALL!!!!!

[MrScorpio]

1. Welcome to DU! nt

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[malaise]

2. Welcome

DU is the best

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[BumRushDaShow]

3. Glad to see the young folks

getting involved in different aspects of society that do or may ultimately impact them. But don't forget to do your homework.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[Glimmer of Hope]

4. It is a good place to be!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[babylonsister]

5. I love your enthusiam, and share this place with your friends!

It's a great learning experience. What I always loved about DU is that a person has to provide links unless it's their own opinion. You will eventually know what links are valid, but us oldtimers already know what not to post unless it's by someone who has a change of tune.
Anyway, have fun, and learn! I do every day.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

28. Taking a break from my homework

to thank you personally, 'sister! I have read several posts of yours, and you are clearly IMHO a person who thinks--and thinks deeply--before posting. Your arguments (even the rare ones I disagree with) are always intelligently presented. I hope you don't feel intellectually raped, but I've already identified you as my mentor!

[babylonsister]

32. Where the heck did you get the expression 'intelluctually raped'?

That is not something in my perview. Information that is available to anyone is not being raped. I spread info. I occasionally spread my opinion, but don't get confused and please don't consider the word 'rape' as a good descriptor.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

34. I'm sorry

I didn't mean to offend you in any way, shape or form. I consider you to be ubercool!

[babylonsister]

87. OK

You didn't offend me, ftr, and thanks. I flinch at the word 'rape', obviously. Glad you're here!

[RainDog]

121. wow

funny - but this person set off some major negative vibes in me with her/his very first post - and that first post had nothing at all to say that was as obviously trollish as this -

so, I thought... maybe it's just that I don't want to interact with a 15 y/o on a message board b/c issues that I post or reply to are often issues that are about adults, not teenagers...

and just decided to ignore this person - not a "DU" ignore - just to not engage with him/her.

so now this a.m. I am reading this post.

and I still sort of don't know if this person is 15 or not (tho I doubt it), female or male, troll on purpose or b/c of inappropriate interactions with adults b/c of a lack of boundaries...

still, it's strange to come here and see that my initial "ick factor" intuition was true.

[babylonsister]

122. I believe she's been TS'ed twice now. Who knows what

the background was, but I think we all had our suspicions.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. It's great to have you on board.

Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[WhoIsNumberNone]

7. Oh, man-! Does this mean I can't %@#&-in' curse on your threads?

!!!

[OKNancy]

112. You sure don't write like any teenager I know

I know teenagers
Teenagers are friends of mine
Bluegirl, you ___________

( history test)

[cyberswede]

113. This is failry disturbing

It's completely inappropriate to engage adults in this manner when you are a child.

[Scuba]

8. Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[liberal N proud]

9. Wait until you realize that you have been here 8 years

Where did that time go?

Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[annabanana]

10. Well HEY there little sister!

Welcome to DU. You'll learn lots & lots from some of these guys.. .get a few laughs.. and probably find a few that will drive you nutz.

And if you want to know just about anything. all you have to do is ask./

[Redstate Bluegirl]

36. I will ask!

Count on it!

[KathieG]

11. Welcome!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[Terra Alta]

12. Welcome to DU!

It's a great place full of great people. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[babsbunny]

13. see?

You are not the only one..............

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[TBF]

14. Howdy!

You can't vote yet but if you're parents allow it maybe you can get involved with the campaign a bit. So glad you found us!

[IMG][/IMG]

[Redstate Bluegirl]

38. I'll be knocking on doors for the President

Funny thing is, my dad was a Republican till the Florida recount of 2000. He got utterly disgusted with the GOP and has voted D ever since.

[TBF]

86. Excellent!

I volunteered in 2008 - phone-banking and knocking on doors. My suburb south of Houston is in Ron Paul territory was traditionally very red, but we are in the newer suburbs and making a lot of progress (and registered many new voters!). I know you will have a blast!

[steve2470]

15. Great for you to join us.

My son is 16 but he's not as enthused about DU, probably because he's heard about it for a while from me.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[Lugnut]

16. Welcome to DU!

I've been here a long time without even realizing it.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[MadHound]

17. Yes it is,

I've been here ten years now, and it's still tons of fun.

Glad to see you here, jump on in, the water is fine, fine.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

57. Thank you!

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[DippyDem]

18. You may not be able to vote but you can still influence people to vote one way or other.

This way you have a say! You go girl!!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

58. GOING!

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[Denver Donkeys]

19. Echo the senitment

Been hooked on it since I found it...

[Redstate Bluegirl]

59. Understood!

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[jimlup]

20. Welcome! /nt

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[derby378]

21. Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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I hope I got your screen name right at the bottom of the page.

[bigwillq]

22. Hello.

Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[blondie58]

23. welcome to DU!

And you are right- absolutely addictive! I have learned so much from this place. Not just politics, but so much more.

Peace.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[alcibiades_mystery]

24. Take up volleyball or something

This place is a pit.

[rurallib]

25. I love your name - quite clever.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

64. Hey

Born in Missouri, now in Texas. What's a poor Lutheran girl to do???

[Skinner]

26. Welcome to DU.

Glad you're having fun.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

40. Thank you Sir

I already know you're the Big Cheese here.

(This will not prevent me from disagreeing with you when I, in fact, DISAGREE with you!)

[Tsiyu]

27. You are very welcome

How did you find us, Redstate Blugirl?

Keep posting, time flies when you're DUing.

(But do your homework, too!)

[Redstate Bluegirl]

42. My Dad

He was a staunch Republican until the 2000 election was very obviously stolen. He's been a Dem ever since, and he & I & mom will be canvassing for Obama come the fall.

[pacalo]

29. How nice! Welcome, Redstate Bluegirl!

[Motown_Johnny]

30. 15!!! Well, I guess this is about as safe as the internet gets

Welcome to DU and you should be grounded for chatting with strange men on the internet. Shame on you.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

43. Just how strange ARE you, Johnny?

[Motown_Johnny]

93. It is better that you don't know

[JoePhilly]

106. That sounds like a "Men at Work" reference ...

[Greybnk48]

31. Welcome! n/t

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[Canuckistanian]

33. Welcome!

Age aside, I remember feeling the same way for my first 128 posts!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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[seabeyond]

37. good for you.... nt

[Redstate Bluegirl]

68. I've already seen you argue passionately for female rights

Suffice it to say I approve!

[ZombieHorde]

39. Welcome to DU! nt

[Redstate Bluegirl]

69. Love you signature!

[pinboy3niner]

41. I wish I had access to a site like this when I was 15

Hell, I wish we had internet then, instead of just rotary phones and party lines. And if you don't yet know about that you have much to learn, Grasshopper...

Welcome to DU, Redstate Bluegirl!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

70. Thank you muchly

Freedom can only expand via communication.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

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Mr Scorpio, malaise, BumRushDaShow, Glimmer of Hope, LoneStarDem, WhoIsNumberOne, Scuba, liberal N proud, KathieG, Terra Alta, babsbunny, TBF, steve2470, Lugnut, MadHound, DippyDem, Denver Donkeys, jimlup, derby378, bigwillg, blondie58, ruralib, pacalo, greybnk48, Canuckistanian, seabeyond, ZombieHorde (LOVE YOUR SIGNATURE), pinboy39er.

Thank you so much for your welcome!

(Thank God I have the flu! Otherwise I'd be showing up in class like ZombieHorde in the morning!)

[pinboy3niner]

72. If you knew ZombieHorde...

...you wouldn't want to show up in class like HIM in the morning, that's for sure. You wouldn't even want to SEE what he looks like in the morning.

[Bozita]

71. This is a good place. Pull up a chair, kick off your shoes, and stay awhile.

Welcome!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

79. Thanks!

[lovemydog]

73. welcome here

and have fun! For escapism, check out the lounge. When I joined someone suggested don't post too much so you don't burn out. It worked well for me so I figured I'd pass it along.

[Behind the Aegis]

74. Welcome.

Don't forget to explore the groups as well. You may find some fun things to discuss there as well.

[Sherman A1]

76. Good point

and good advice

[Redstate Bluegirl]

80. Keep Fighting!

You know what I mean, J!

[Sherman A1]

75. Welcome to DU

Hope it continues to be of great benefit to you. Like so much else in life, it has it's good & sometimes a bit less so moments. Overall it seems to work out well for many.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

81. I had been warned it could be rough

But hey I lead my basketball team in fouls lol

[Paka]

77. Welcome to DU!

I'm an old geezer who hasn't been here too long myself (just over one year now). But enjoy it and learn from it I do. What a joyous thread this was.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

82. Thank you so much!

"Joyous" is not a word my Mom would use to describe me these past couple of years

[PotatoChip]

78. Welcome to DU!

I know what you mean about it being addictive. I hope that you continue to enjoy the place, and as others have said, tell your friends!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

83. I have

told two friends. One male, one female. Neither seems interested in politics. I wish I could chalk it up to being a relative newcomer to Texas, but to be honest the situation with my old friends back in Missouri was no different. Troubling to say the least.

But THANK YOU for welcoming me here! Political apathy is something I DON"T gotta worry about on this site!

[VenusRising]

84. Welcome to DU!

[Redstate Bluegirl]

85. Thank you for those flowers!

I know they're not available in smilie form here, and I appreciate the effort it took--5 seconds or 50 minutes--to do that arrangement!

[mercuryblues]

88. Welcome aboard

I have been a long time lurker and member. In 4 years I have managed 200+ posts. I guess you can say I am not very verbose. This place did keep me sane during the boosh years. It is nice knowing that I was not the only one doing :facepalms .

The posters here are very bright every day I read, I learn. Besides that the Duzy Awards are the best.

[Redstate Bluegirl]

89. I've already had to consider new views

Even on the local level. No doubt about it, this place is stimulating!

[Surya Gayatri]

90. Love your enthusiam RB...you make my senior-citizen heart sing!

You may not be able to vote, but you can influence the adults around you. And they do listen to what young people say.

Hold on to that excitement and put it to good use between now and November.

Volunteer at your local Obama campaign headquarters--even if it's only to stuff packets of voting materials or to enter IT data. Every pair of extra hands brings victory a little closer.

The results of this election will be crucial to yours and your friends' future.
Pres. Obama is trying to make things better for you-all and for his own daughters.

What if you and your young contemporaries manage to turn TEXAS blue?
Surya G

[Redstate Bluegirl]

91. Stuff packets?

I'm gonna knock on doors. And argue!

[Surya Gayatri]

92. You go girl!

And judging from the language skills you've displayed in your posts, you'll do a damn fine job of debating on those doorsteps.

Did you see this thread? Even the most closed minds can be pried slowly open!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002315087

SG

[PhoenixAbove]

94. Welcome to DU

Hope you enjoy your stay!

[SalviaBlue]

95. Welcome to DU!

[AllyCat]

96. Welcome! It's great when young people educate themselves about the process

so they can feel knowledgeable in the voting booth. I had no idea who I was voting for when I was 18. Kudos to you for taking the time to learn!

I like this place too...it's my home page

[Quantess]

97. It's okay to call it a hobby. It's a hobby of mine, too.

It qualifies as one because it's not always a productive use of time.

There are a few people here who are very, very well informed about politics (and other fields, too) so there are plenty of learning opportunities.

I hope you have a thick skin. This is an election year and DUers can be rude sometimes.
See you around!

[kpete]

98. oh my

love that enthusiasm!

Welcome, and PLEASE stay

peace, kpete

[immoderate]

99. Welcome to DU!

I have been here since the start. Have many friends and experiences to show.

Secret weapon: the Computer help group.

--imm

[Uncle Joe]

100. Welcome to D.U., Redstate Bluegirl.

[SwampG8r]

101. welcome home

you will be fine

[Cowboy8541]

102. Wecome

I'm pretty new here as well.
Love this place!

[WheelWalker]

103. Blessings.

[handmade34]

104. enjoy

[hifiguy]

105. Welcome to DU!

Enjoy! This is a great place to learn things you simply don't see anywhere else.

[libodem]

107. Very glad you like it

I'm addicted to this place, too.

[RoccoR5955]

108. Welcome Home Pilgrim

Now remember that the house has to get cleaned too.

[roguevalley]

109. you are adorable redstate bluegirl. stay, relax, post. hugs to you, honey.

[nostalgicaboutmyfutr]

110. Posting and reading is great; but the abbreviation is "DU"...as in "do."

Don't just read and post (important)...get out and "DU" or "do." in politics around you...

"DU"-ing will get more done and have more impact in the long run...support your local candidates...talk to friends about what they believe in and are passionate about....ask them to better consider how much politics affect their lives, and how their involvement can change the outcome of what politics actually do in their lives....

But what you read here should excite you to "DU" something about it...

I think there is a bumpersticker in there somewhere!

Check out this website/video:

&context=C3f578d2ADOEgsToPDskKshFwhvVfuHcSzWS-jTecv

Consider freeway blogging!

Good luck with you getting involved!!!

[WCGreen]

111. In honor to your youthful exuberance....

[Lochloosa]

114. Welcome to DU

[WillyT]

115. Welcome To DU, Redstate Bluegirl !!!

Glad ta have ya aboard!!!

[Aristus]

116. Welcome to DU!

I can attest to the addictive properties of DU. I've been here since September 2001. This online community was one of the very few things helping me through the dark years of 'The Lost Decade', the awful, awful B*sh years.

I'm glad you love it here. It only gets better...

Read, think, investigate, doubt, believe, and keep yourself well-informed. By the time you turn 18, you'll be well-prepared for the greatest privilege and responsibility of citizenship: voting!

[liberaltrucker]

117. Welcome, young lady!

You'll love it here. Give your Dad a big hug. He saw the light AND
raised an intelligent daughter. Now, go do your homework!

[tpsbmam]

118. So, did you get awesome all on your own or do you have smart adults to thank for

starting you down the road to being a young, fantabulous Democrat?

Oh, and here's another big welcome to DU! Hope that flu flies away fast!

(From a more boring name but it means lots to moi -- it's the first letters of all my dogs names in chronological order starting when I was a 3-year-old!)

[Redstate Bluegirl]

119. Thanks 2 u all 4 the welcome!!!!!

And the DURecs!!!

[aaaaaa5a]

120. Welcome.

I discovered DU about 4 years ago. I am now here everyday. I view it as a community news source. It is entertaining, informative and yes addictive.


I'm just curious, what redstate are you from?

[deaniac21]

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[Taverner]

124. Welcome aboard. Have fun :)

[AtomicKitten]

125. Oh Redstate Bluegirl, you flew too close to the sun.

Account status: Posting privileges revoked

[Bobbie Jo]

126. Locking.

Poster has been escorted from the building.