Thank you for the hearts!

I love DU and the kindness of its members, there’s nowhere better on the internet.

Why is Staten Island so Republican?

I don’t live in New York but I was reading up on the boroughs and noticed that Staten Island was the only one of the five where a majority voted for Trump. Why is this the case?

Question about social security cost of living raises.

Why is the cola based on the amount of SS that each person gets? Wouldn’t it make more sense for it to be a flat amount for everyone? The cost of food, gas, etc. isn’t based on income, it’s the same for everyone. To me, it would make more sense for everyone to get, for example, a $200 raise. What’s wrong with that reasoning?

Edit: For instance my dad’s social security is $910/monthly. If he gets a 3.2% increase, that’s a $29 increase, not near enough to make up for the increased costs this year.

Has anyone here seen the Trans-Siberian Orchestra?

I had never heard of them but my brother bought me a concert ticket to see them for my birthday. Anyone been to one of their concerts?

Fake News alert.

I got a text from my Trump-loving grandma saying that Biden banned archery. I mean, wtf? Does anyone know what this is based on? She got it from Fox News, of course

What's your stance on the death penalty?

When did you get your first cell phone?

I got my first in 2006. I was 23 and all my friends had left me behind technology wise so I decided I needed to get one.

How old are you?

I’m curious as to the age of my fellow DUers. I’m 39 so I’m an old millennial.

Can anyone recommend an interesting YouTube channel?

I’m bored and need something interesting to watch. All subject matters welcome.

We just flipped a House seat!

Gabe Vasquez has defeated Republican incumbent Yvette Herrell in NM district 2!