Hello everyone!

[Bilegurken]

I am Bilegurken (this name comes from my internet gaming days, basically a pickle(mispelled 'gerkin') in bile. I wanted something original that no one would take)

Don't know the standard process of intro here. So here goes:

I am a high school teacher (social studies)
I have a degree in political science with a focus on constitutional law

I am a progressive, but not a BoB. Martyrdom is unappealing to me.

Feel free to ask me anymore questions.

[lark]

1. No questions yet, just a hearty hello and welcome aboard.

Jump on in, the waters' fine.

[Laurian]

2. Welcome!

I’m looking forward to your contributions to our discussions.

[akraven]

3. If you're a teacher and on here?

You're already in the right space! There's no real process ,just follow your inclinations, and hit the Lounge for wind-down.

Whalecome! (I'm in Alaska and that's a pretty standard hello!)

[snowybirdie]

4. Hello there

and welcome

[Lochloosa]

5. Welcome to DU Bilegurken

My standard post to newbies. Must have a beer with you.

[MissMillie]

6. Welcome

I hope you like it here.

Got any pets?

[mercuryblues]

7. Ask anyhing?

Why did the chicken cross the road?

How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop?


Just how do you get to Hell in a handbasket, if the road to hell is paved with good intentions?


Do you have a zombie apocalypse plan for survival?

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

8. Welcome to DU...

What is a snowman in Tucson called?

[Fla Dem]

9. Welcome aboard!

I'd like to think we're a pretty diverse bunch with many different backgrounds. We do on occasion get into tiffs and disagreements. When the temperature gets too hot, pay a visit to the Lounge. Also try many of the other discussion groups listed on the left hand side.
Hope you're here for many years, enjoy the dialogue and contribute to the discussions.

[smirkymonkey]

10. Welcome to DU Bilegurken!

What is a BoB? Sorry, not very good w/ the acronyms.

[Bilegurken]

13. BoB

Bernie or Bust-er

[smirkymonkey]

16. Oh yes, I agree!

[dewsgirl]

26. I'm happy you asked, I waa wondering myself.

[magicarpet]

32. Ya,.. I was a bit confused too,.. thank for the clarification.

Up in these here parts in central Maine, B & B denotes Bed & Breakfast. We done got lots of tourists up here in season, we are service industry orientated - with hotels, restaurants, and resort area prevail during summer season. That is major bread and butter for our economy up here. Clam bakes, lobsta, LLBeans and rocky ocean coast line are all standard fare.

Welcome aboard the Democratic Underground freedom train,.. an eclectic mix of people and opinions are to be found here.

You should blend into the crowd nicely.

[Iggo]

11. Vilkomin.

[Phoenix61]

12. Welcome!

Happy New Year. This is a great place especially if you live in an area with way too many Trumpsters.

[Bilegurken]

14. Check out the special republican hell I live in

Ohio.

8th district

[Phoenix61]

15. I may have you beat.

Just sent our criminal governor, Rick Scott, to the senate. Handed the governorship to Ron DeSantis who makes Twilter look smart. Mark Gaetz, Nunes wanna be, hails from just down the road.

[oasis]

17. Happy New Year Bilegurken and welcome to DU.

[defacto7]

18. Educators are most welcome here so stay a while.

There are lots of forums and groups. Take your pick and settle in.

[yuiyoshida]

19. 共有してくれてありがとう！ DUへようこそ！

Welcome to DU! Social Studies was one of my favorite classes in High School! Well, and of course Art Class!

[sarge43]

20. Welcome to DU. It's a good place to hang.

Keep your arms inside the car at all times.

What's black and white and red all over?

[niyad]

21. welcome to duhome of some of the smartest, funniest, caringest people on the web.

this place has helped save what little is left of my sanity since the time of chimpy.

[lillypaddle]

22. Welcome to DU

Thanks for introducing yourself.

[GreydeeThos]

23. Hello Bilegurken

Have you ever used the excuse: "Stuck throttle" to explain a carless driving incident?

[IcyPeas]

24. welcome. I have a question since you are an educator....

which sentence is correct:

The white of an egg are yellow?

or

The white of an egg is yellow?

[handmade34]

29. hey...

Bilegurken is a social studies teacher, not a farmer

[IrishEyes]

25. What is your favorite color?

I figure someone should ask a question. Welcome!

[Alliepoo]

27. Welcome!

Happy New Year! I think you’ll like it here!

[handmade34]

28. no questions...

just a welcome and a big Thanks for teaching... I went to school to teach SS but didn't last long... loved the kids, not the administration

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

30. Hello, hello.

Hope you have a good time here.

Just a heads up that there are various long-standing feuds and disagreements, and eventually you'll figure out some of them. But this is usually a pretty lively place, so I hope you fit in.

I will add that despite my screen name, I'm a woman.

[LAS14]

31. All day I've been wondering why "Hello everyone" drew so many responses.

Now that I see you're a new DUer, I'm glad I finally checked. Welcome!

[rurallib]

33. Is the party at your place tonight?

I can be there in an hour!

Oh, yeah, welcome!

[littlemissmartypants]

34. Hi!

Welcome to DU! I hope you enjoy your stay. Don't mind me I haven't been too cheery lately. But I am hoping 2019 will be better. You can usually find me lurking here, in Loners or the North Carolina group. There's lots to explore!

So welcome and Happy New Year!

[a kennedy]

35. Hello, and how did you find is??

[KY_EnviroGuy]

36. You're very welcome here and hope you feel at home.

Looking at tRump is like chewing a bile gherkin and listening to that voice is like chalk squawking on a chalkboard.....

Daughter is a fifth-grade reading teacher and wife (retired) was a teacher's assistant for many years. It's a struggle for teachers here in KY due to republican budget cuts and my daughter has had to go to DonorsChoose.org just to get enough books and computers for her class. We hope you're not going through that struggle!

How long have you been teaching?

We've had some serious discussions here on DU about the loss of education in far too many citizens in the areas of US government and history, political science and social studies. It would be interesting if you could share how well your students are taking to social studies these days.

We do try to not be too detailed or lengthy with our messages here and try hard to not take anything too seriously. However, feel free to let loose with a good hearty rant on occasion when you need to!

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