Post 100,000!!!!!! Nothing profound, just heartfelt gratitude and thanks for

[niyad]

this incredible community that has been my sanctuary, my safe haven, my rock, these last 20 years. Thank you to our wonderful EarlG and Elad (and Skinner) for creating this space. And thank you to each and every member of this community for all the learning, the laughter, the joys and sorrows shared, from the most erudite of posts to pets, from heartbreak to truly tacky jokes.

You all have been keeping what little remains of my sanity through this century, through good times, and some truly terrible ones. I love you all!

May you all be blessed.

So mote it be.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Cheers!

[niyad]

6. Thank you.

[hlthe2b]

2. Nothing profound, but...

Congrats!

[niyad]

7. Thank you.

[TexasTowelie]

3. Welcome to the 100,000 club!

See the details to receive your delivery of the DU robe in your preferred color by the LOLCats.

[niyad]

5. Looking forward to this special addition to my wardrobe!

[TexasTowelie]

13. You should receive it about a week after I get my smoking jacket.

[niyad]

16. Did you order the black silk one with the satin lapels, or the velvet?

[TexasTowelie]

19. I went with the velvet lapels and trim.

I have to be considerate of my cat since she needs a place to make biscuits. I did let her claim one of my silk shirts that I bought in the 1990s since it had a tear. I bought the shirt at Ross so it wasn't a financial setback.

[niyad]

21. See, that is why we love you. So thoughtful for your precious kitteh!

I once was given a fur stole. My kits loved their new blanket!

[Prairie_Seagull]

62. Congrats, are you going to ask for a raise?

[niyad]

66. TT certainly deserves one!

[Irish_Dem]

4. A well deserved congratulations to you.

And thank you for all the incredible work you do here on a daily basis.

[niyad]

9. Thank you. I feel as if I am in the company of giants here, absolutely in awe

of so many.

[Irish_Dem]

32. That's how I feel.

[markie]

8. ...

[niyad]

10. Thank you.

[fierywoman]

11. Thank you for being here.

[niyad]

12. It is my honour and privilege.

[UpInArms]

14. You are one of the foundational rocks, niyad

Thank you for being on this planet with me

[niyad]

17. And the same back to you. You have been here even longer.

[FM123]

15. Thanks for the great posts!

There have been days when your words gave me the lift I needed to get through the day.

[niyad]

18. Hugggggggs. I am honoured if I can help in any way.

[sinkingfeeling]

20. Good on you.

[niyad]

24. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

22. Congratulations!! ❤️

[niyad]

25. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

27. YW, niyad.❤️

[FalloutShelter]

23. CHEERS!...

and congrats, Sister Niyad.

[niyad]

26. awww, thank you.

[debm55]

28. niyad, congratulations and thank you for your wonderful and meaningful post.

[niyad]

30. Thank you. I am truly blessed to be here with all of you.

[Niagara]

29. Congratulations! 🎊

[niyad]

31. Thank you.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

33. The same to you, niyad.

DU is a wonderful community and you help make it so.

I also feel a sense of pride knowing my contributions get recognized from time to time, or I hear Thom Hartman mention DU on his shows when important topics arise and we are aware of what is happening.

Good onya and have a great day.

[niyad]

38. Thank you, and the same back to you.

[Wicked Blue]

34. Congratulations and Blessed Be!

[niyad]

40. Thank you.

[colorado_ufo]

35. Love right back to you!

[niyad]

41. Thank you.

[Lucinda]

36. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[niyad]

42. Thank you.

[2naSalit]

37. Wow!

Congratulations!

You are one of the posters here whose comments are among those I read. It's good to have you here. It's good to be here with everyone else, warts, wild hairs and all.

[niyad]

43. Thank you! And I yours. Wild hair? Darn, just washed, can't do a thing with it!

[AndyS]

39. You, Niyad, are a vital reason that DU is what it is.It would be a much diminished

place without you and the others who invest so much of themselves including the admins, Elad and EarlG.

In other words, right back at'cha!

[niyad]

44. awwwwww, thank you. And right back at you as well.

[KS Toronado]

45. Always enjoy your insights

[niyad]

46. Thank you.

[duhneece]

47. I'm so grateful for your friendship

I just love you

[niyad]

55. And right back at you, Dear Friend.

[blm]

48. 🫶🏽niyad🫶🏽

💐

[niyad]

56. Thank you.

[Goddessartist]

49. Beautiful!

I've been seeing your wonderful posts since '99.

Many Blessings

[niyad]

57. Thank you.

[BumRushDaShow]

50. GINORMOUS CONGRATS!

Look forward to the next 100K!!

[niyad]

58. awwwwww, thank you. It will be interesting!

[BumRushDaShow]

151. And here is the mention in EarlG's "Anniversaries and Posting Milestones" thread

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181811687

[sheshe2]

51. Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈

[niyad]

59. Thank you.

[cilla4progress]

52. Back atcha, niyad -

beloved member of our community!

[niyad]

60. awwww, thank you.

[BlueSky3]

53. And I am grateful for

you, Niyad. I don’t post much but have been here for years. I really appreciate the posts you’ve written. Your point of view is much needed.

[niyad]

64. awwwwww, thank you so much. It is a blessing to be amoung such amazing

people.

[panader0]

54. Hearty Congrats!

[niyad]

61. Thank you.

[live love laugh]

63. Amazing! DU is better because of your presence.

[niyad]

69. awwwwww, thank you. And right back at you as well.

[Alliepoo]

65. Cheers to you!

I sure do enjoy your posts!! Here’s to many many more!!

[niyad]

71. Thank you. Here's to many more from all of us!

[thatcrowwoman]

67. Mazel tov, niyad!

You make my days, my life more better.
L’chaim! To Life. More better.
Blessings be.
🕊thatcrowwoman

[niyad]

72. And blessings to you as well. L'chaim!

[mountain grammy]

68. Congrats Niyad

I always like your posts.

[niyad]

70. Thank you. And I yours.

[George McGovern]

73. Dear niyad -- to one of my very favorite humans (besides Mommy

and Daddy who give me breakfast and dinner). You have a dear soul.
Shadow

[niyad]

76. awwwwww, thank you so much, Shadow. I have missed seeing you!

Looking splendid, as always!

[MontanaMama]

74. Heartfelt congratulations on this milestone, niyad!

You’re an important voice here in the DU community. I often channel your words “May they receive what they deserve.” It is amazingly calming in the face of the fresh hell we face on the daily.

[niyad]

78. Thank you, MM. And I am so happy if any words of mine can bring even a

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little calm in this insanity.

[malthaussen]

75. Congratulations. Now for 200k.

Work, work, work.

-- Mal

[niyad]

77. Thank you. I am trying!

[Wild blueberry]

79. Three cheers!!!

Thank you for your thoughtful, excellent, heartfelt posts.

[niyad]

80. Thank you.

[WhiteTara]

81. Thank you dear niyad!

You are such an integral part of this forum, I can't imagine it without you.

[niyad]

82. Blushing here, and thank you. We are a great community.

[calimary]

83. Love back atcha, niyad!

Congratulations!!!

VERY well done.

[niyad]

88. Thank you.

[MiHale]

84. Congrats...love seeing you posts and comments.

[niyad]

89. Thank you.

[wendyb-NC]

85. Thank you for being here

You said it all, in you're message. DU, is the go to forum for dems. I was desperate for some insight and clarity, in the face of tfg. The things he did from the get go, that displaced my sentiments, from his inaugural address, forward. He alienated me, displaced my understand and broke the sound barrier of my being. I felt so alone. Then I found DU, what an oasis.

niyad, thanks for your post today and all your other ones. They make DU the haven it is for dems.

[niyad]

93. So many of us found safe haven here during the horror of the bush years, and

watched the continued insanity of the gqp in never-ending shock. But we are here for each other, stronger together. I am grateful every day for everyone here.

[wendyb-NC]

97. How I wish I'd known about DU back then

His presidency was a life changer and not in any good way.

[niyad]

102. Most definitely not in a good way, not anywhere.

[tblue37]

86. Congratulations!

[niyad]

90. Thank you. And thank you for all the animal videos, a most welcome respite.

[electric_blue68]

87. Congratulations! 👍 And TY for the extra stuff you do.

[niyad]

91. Thank you. It is always my honour and pleasure.

[ProfessorGAC]

92. Congrats On The Milestone

At my posting rate, I need 14 more years to hit 6 digits!

[niyad]

94. Thank you. I am in awe of several of our members, whose post counts are

wayyyyyyy up there.

[ProfessorGAC]

95. Same Here

Geez, I'm in awe of 6 digits!

[lucca18]

96. Congratulations to you Niyad!

And, may you be blessed too!❤️

[niyad]

103. Thank you.

[BComplex]

98. ....

I'm with you!

[niyad]

105. I am honoured.

[Faux pas]

99. Whoa!

[niyad]

106. Thank you.

[Donkees]

100. 🌸

Sculpture: Tiffanie Turner


''The petals of words I utter ... '' - Dogen

[niyad]

107. So beautiful. Thank you.

[highplainsdem]

101. Congratulations, niyad! And thanks for everything you do here!

[niyad]

108. Thank you. And the same back to you.

[NNadir]

109. Hearty congratulations! Impressive. I've been here almost as long and am not even close.

Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[niyad]

112. Thank you. You have officially been here longer, you know. And thank you for

your most enlightening posts.

[LoisB]

110. Congratulations! Thank you for your informative posts.

[niyad]

111. Thank you. I learn so much here. DU is our very own free university.

[LoisB]

114. As do I and yes, it is.

[peacebuzzard]

113. ♥️ and thanks for all your great posts!

[niyad]

116. awwwwww, thank you.

[chowder66]

115. Niyad! Thank you for all that you do to keep us aware on women's issues! nt

[niyad]

117. You are most welcome. It has bern my passion my whole life.

[chowder66]

118. It shows!! : )

[Mr.Bill]

119. Congratulations!

I always enjoy your posts.

[niyad]

120. Thank you.

[MLAA]

121. Congratulations and thank you, I enjoy and appreciate your posts and analysis.

[niyad]

122. Thank you so much.

[Stuart G]

123. I always enjoy your post. K and R this post.

[niyad]

135. Thank you.

[Joinfortmill]

124. 😃

[niyad]

136. Thank you.

[Deuxcents]

125. Congratulations and many thanks for your support and kindness

And your posts that stimulate the discussion. Looking forward to the next 20 years 🌺

[niyad]

137. You are most welcome. Here indeed to the next 20 years!

[Hekate]

126. 🌺 You are among those who make DU the safe haven it is, where we are among friends 🌺

Congratulations and long may you be here.

[niyad]

138. As are you, my sister. Long may we all be here.

[BigmanPigman]

127. I appreciate reading your posts. Thank you for contributing!

[niyad]

139. As I do yours. You are most welcome.

[Phentex]

128. Thank you for being here...

And for your contribution to this forum! Appreciate you!

[niyad]

141. awwwwww, thank you.

[love_katz]

129. Congratulations and hugs and much love to you.

You lift me up, niyad, every day.

[niyad]

142. Hugggggggs. You honour me.

[yonder]

130. Congratulations and well done.

I, for one, have been blessed by your solid contributions here.

[niyad]

143. Thank you! I am so honoured.

[OldBaldy1701E]

131. Thank you for your wisdom and your grace.

You are part of why this place is the best.

[niyad]

144. awwwwww, you are making me blush.

[niyad]

145. Three times three!

[marble falls]

133. Just remember: you're part of the deal here, too.

[niyad]

146. As are you!

[Solly Mack]

134. Congrats!

[niyad]

147. Thank you.

[Fla Dem]

140. 20 years and 100,000 posts. What a contribution to DU!

Congratulations 🎉 Niyad. Quite the accomplishment and a wonderful contributor to DU!

May we enjoy many more years of your contributions!

[niyad]

148. Thank you. May we all enjoy many years in this amazing space.

[samplegirl]

149. Congrats!!

[niyad]

153. Thank you.

[Silver Gaia]

150. Congrats, niyad!

I feel the same about this place. This is the last place I go before I sleep and the first place I go then I wake. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this place, these people. I guess... well, this place keeps me sane in these crazy-ass times. I'm glad you're part of what keeps me sane.

[niyad]

154. awwwwww, thank you so much. It is a blessing to be amoung such amazing,

smart, kind, funny, caring, truly wonderful people.

[malaise]

152. Congrats

Love your posts.

[niyad]

155. Thank you. And I yours.