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Hi everyone.
I am a human being, on the cusp of being 4 decades old. Tired of the direction the World is going, tired of the fascists winning. Was a Bernie supporter during the primary, and now shifting gears to Biden. We , I , need this win in November, and to maintain my sanity I want to go through this not alone but with like minded people ( I presume people on this forum are mostly like minded).
what else: more lefty than centrist, but not radical , although I respect some radicals like Noam Chomsky. Vegan, pro-palestine but not anti-israeli (I tend to side with the underdog on most issues).
Favourite music (shut up spellcheck, there is a u in there) : Animal Collective, Talking Heads, Youth Lagoon, LCD soundsystem, Arcade Fire, NMH, plus the classics from the 1700's and 1800's.
I can't think of more to say.
FM123
(10,054 posts)Skittles
(153,261 posts)welcome to DU!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)pansypoo53219
(21,005 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)rurallib
(62,477 posts)Here is hoping we have lots to celebrate come November!
From your mouth to God's ear.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)Hopefully, you will maintain your sanity with the rest of us. If you're ever going to be tested, watching the Trump administration will do it. But, you'll have somewhere to complain here rather than drive your family/friends crazy.
Enjoy!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Nice to meet you!
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(272 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)gristy
(10,667 posts)Are you sure you aren't a bot?
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)What is this being human anyway.
CottonBear
(21,597 posts)Its so nice to meet you! 👋
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)captain queeg
(10,281 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,401 posts)Keep me thinking and awake! Hope you find it a great group!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,078 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)yonder
(9,685 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)TruckFump
(5,812 posts)Its a great place!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)very witty.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,381 posts)(Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.)
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)hope is subjective anyway.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,381 posts)I've been a member here longer than I have held any job, or any relationship outside of family.
I originally wrote this waaaay back in April of 2007, and even though DU has changed a LOT since then, and even though many of the friends I have made here no longer post here, I still have a certain amount of affection for this forum.
So.....
Take a trip down "Main Street" if you will, and by the way, Welcome to DU!;
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10025164009
diane in sf
(3,919 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)The Magistrate
(95,264 posts)We crossed words the other night, but that sort of thing will happen. We are a pretty sociable and supportive bunch here, when all is said and done.
Welcome to the forum.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)I don't mind being challenged, I welcome it.
Wawannabe
(5,688 posts)Welcome
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)tblue37
(65,526 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,766 posts)I knew your name looked familiar! We spoke earlier today in a post about a certain cop being held for murder. You liked my optimism, if I recall correctly.
Anyway, I hope you'll find a home here, as I have. Been here since 2005 and have generally loved it. Made lots of friends who are now real-life friends.
Many great discussions on all manner of topics, not all of them political.
Enjoy!
And, Welcome!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Looking forward to great discussion, and great partying and shooting shit after we win in November.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,859 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,601 posts)Sounds like you'll fit in here just fine - so glad that you found us!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Fresh_Start
(11,330 posts)we need everyone on board
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)bluestarone
(17,102 posts)You'll love it here!!
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(272 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,354 posts)I'm sure you will like it here.
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(272 posts)Aristus
(66,509 posts)I'm a big Wagner fan.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Nice to meet another Wagnerite
Aristus
(66,509 posts)Last edited Fri Jun 12, 2020, 01:56 PM - Edit history (1)
The original DECCA recording, conducted by Georg Solti.
A live recording of the Ring at La Scala in 1951. (The sound quality is poor, but gives some idea of what Kirsten Flagstad sounded like in the role of Brunnhilde.)
A recording of Seattle's 'Green Ring' from 2013.
The English National Opera's English-language recording from the 1970's.
And The Met's 2012 Ring on DVD.
niyad
(113,778 posts)Available on YouTube.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)pazzyanne
(6,560 posts)Looking forward to hearing more from you. We appreciate your "joining the fight". My #1 goal is to vote tRump out of the White House and out of our lives on November 3rd. Then I what to see him and his minions prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (Just want you to know I am not a vindictive person - usually. tRump changed me in that respect.)
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)we need to fight back hard for a change
seta1950
(933 posts)Youll enjoy DU its 👍 great
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)NNadir
(33,582 posts)Last edited Fri Jun 12, 2020, 03:22 PM - Edit history (1)
From your description, you certainly sound like one of "us," although what "us" is exactly, is somewhat variable.
You're a little late for having had the adventure and thrill of Bernie bashing and Bernie Worship, but thank you for needing what our country needs, President Biden.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)perhaps I'll search the archives
NNadir
(33,582 posts)...with some wonderful bright people who are also quite passionate.
There's no point crying over spilled gasoline from the flamethrowers. The point is from here forward to do what we can to remove this horrible orange tumor from the White House.
We're all very pleased to have a new member joining us in that important fight.
I'm saying all this, by the way, as one of the worst offenders on displaying nastiness.
The fight we have left is the good fight!!!!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)IcyPeas
(21,932 posts)cats or dogs.
I'm warning you. be very careful how you answer.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)I want to earn the love, I don't want to be loved unconditionally.
niyad
(113,778 posts)Crazy of the week.
Niagara
(7,722 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,615 posts)Have fun!
The complementary continental breakfast is available 7:00-10:00 AM in the lobby.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)LostinRed
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(272 posts)sakabatou
(42,198 posts)TristanIsolde
(272 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Is that Sylvia Plath in your avatar?
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)start an OP asking people for instructions on how to do it. Most people are very helpful if you have questions like that.
niyad
(113,778 posts)is left of my sanity, lo these many years.
Pull up a comfy chair, and relax. You are amoung friends. (Have to correct spellcheck repeatedly. . Grrrrr)
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)TNNurse
(6,931 posts)We are people to whom you can share and ask for thoughts.
We tend to speak our minds and some will question if you misspeak (or mistype, not sure that is a word), but you will generally find like minded people who seek a better situation for us all.
By the way, some of us are a little older than you. We may have experiences we share and hope there is wisdom contained in them
Do not miss Sunday morning, Sunday LOL Cats will help you get through some of the awful out there.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)Doug.Goodall
(1,241 posts)Welcome to DU.
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(272 posts)NoRoadUntravelled
(2,626 posts)I haven't been posting on DU for very long but enjoyed looking at the posts and stories for some time before I signed on.
DU is a welcoming community and I'm really happy to be a part of it. I think you will be, as well.
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)MustLoveBeagles
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(272 posts)Beartracks
(12,829 posts)==============
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(272 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,852 posts)Be sure to check out the many wonderfully different forums and groups that DU has to offer.
❤ lmsp
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)malthaussen
(17,230 posts)Hangin' in the Lounge is good advice.
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