Okay is it just me? For some reason I am in such a good mood and I

[Autumn]

feel like the first time in quite a while I can take a breath and relax.

[NYC_SKP]

1. I am rejuvenated, my faith in DU and Democrats restored.

I gotta be honest, I was worried there for a while!

[marym625]

3. I think we all were

[marym625]

2. nope. not just you

First time I have been really hopeful in decades! Well, there was a short period in 2007 to 2008. Then the FISA vote

But now! Just

[valerief]

4. I hate to get my hopes up too high, but that didn't stop me from contributing to

his campaign! He's been my fave for years.

[Agschmid]

5. It's fun!

I'm frustrated by the politics of DU, and of groups vs. forums in general but I don't blame anyone specific for that.

It's a bit odd in my house now since I am odd man out.

[rhett o rick]

6. I was very optomistic when candidate Obama was running for president.

My expectations were high, thinking that a Democratic president could undo most of the damage done by his predecessor and he has in some areas. But other areas he has embraced the stands of Bush/Cheney and expanded on them. He betrayed the Left in a number of areas. I was intentionally naive.

With Sen Sanders I feel that he is an important part of the Populist Movement, but he isn't everything. I know that it will be a very hard, dirty, uphill fight against Goldman-Sachs and the Wall Street boys.

I understand how you feel. It's the Movement. It's time.

[yuiyoshida]

7. Autumn i am right there with you

This has been great the last few days on DU, I was starting to think, maybe I was missing something, but its a breath of fresh air coming in, and I rather like it, and I honestly feel optimistic about this guy Bernie Sanders. I haven't gone gun-ho like you guys have in decorating my posts with Bernie stuff..but eventually I will get into the team spirit of things, and start doing it..

I guess right now, my only fear at this point, in wearing lots of Bernie stuff, is being chastised by the other side... I still feel a bit fragile, emotionally.. and its so easy for me to be a target.

[Autumn]

10. Always remember, together we are strong.

And we will support each other.

[yuiyoshida]

11. I have to really ...

pick my words wisely in GD, or people will jump all over me, because of that, I chose not to say much, but I do like posting articles. Even right now, I have been informed the Silly poll I did was alerted on!!!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026610719
It was supposed to be fun, and yet alerted on. Fortunately, the Jury allowed it.. but geese louise, you have to tip toe though the land mines!!

[Autumn]

14. Oh that's sad. I hope it was a resounding leave.

[yuiyoshida]

18. says I survived

5-2, I would still like to see that posting, OMG, if the jury went the other way, the post would be hidden, and I would have been locked out of it. I am sure there are a few on DU would have loved to have seen that happen.

[Agschmid]

19. Glad I was on the jury to vote leave.

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service
On Sun May 3, 2015, 10:42 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

Bernie Sanders- BAD HAIR DAYS ?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026610719

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

This is inappropriate. If someone started a thread like this on Hillary, DU would explode. Let's stick to policies folks.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sun May 3, 2015, 10:45 AM, and the Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: IMHO, this doesn't fit GD but not hide worthy.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I agree with the alert.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Sanderista chill, this OP is sarcasm. Hope the DU jury isn't as stupid as the alerter thinks. The Sanders/Hillary war need to chill as it happens both of these candidates are on the same side, weird I know.

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

[yuiyoshida]

20. Seems they fearing that DU

would explode, ...smh, even Humor seems to be dead on DU these days. OH AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH for posting that for me!

[Gregorian]

13. I know the feeling. Somehow I don't think Bernie is into the banner stuff.

I loved his "press conference" where he prefaced it with the need to cut things short. No hype.

I used to be terrified of DU, or I'd have joined earlier than I did. My pulse still quickens once in a while, but it's no longer earth shattering if someone disagrees with me.

You're safe in the Bernie group.

[L0oniX]

8. Same here. n/t

[Gregorian]

9. From the ashes came the sounds of life.

I have not been this excited since McGovern, and somewhat with Kucinich since he didn't seem to stand a chance.

Yeah, it feels like the early 2000's on DU as well.

Talk about energized.

[Jackpine Radical]

12. It's just you, Autumn. The rest of us are kinda depressed by Bernie's entry.

[Gregorian]

15. Yeah, who wants a garden gnome for president.

[Jackpine Radical]

16. I thought that was Kucinich.

I sure as hell hope Bernie can refrain from talking about his experiences with flying saucers (if any).

[Autumn]

22. Did I ever tell you about the time

I saw a flying saucer? That might have been something else but it was cool.

[MissDeeds]

17. Me too

It's hope, which I haven't felt for a long time. Some say Bernie is a long shot, but I don't think so. People are so sick and tired of the status quo, the power brokers controlling Washington, and politicians who say one thing and do something else once elected. Bernie is the real deal. This may very well be his time (and ours!).

Go Bernie!

[CharlotteVale]

21. I feel a sense of relief that someone is running who won't back down,

won't prevaricate, won't triangulate, someone who I can unequivocally support.

[salib]

23. Not just you.

It is incredible.

[sadoldgirl]

24. Same here.

I have not felt like this since the time I hoped to
vote for Bobby K.

And I will not allow anyone to ruin it for me!
Hope you do the same!

[SusanCalvin]

25. Me too.

Very happy.

[smokey nj]

26. It's great to finally have a candidate to vote FOR!!!!

[tk2kewl]

27. i feel great too, but don't relax! Bernie needs all of us to be energetically engaged!