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LWolf

(46,179 posts)

13. Nope.

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 09:03 PM

Jul 2012

I've seen it happen a few times. I've experienced it myself a few rare times.

But in general? No. I've become a fringe left extremist in the decade+ I've been here, and never expect anyone to agree with me, let alone change his or her mind.

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Do you expect to change any minds here? [View all] uppityperson Jul 2012 OP

Just happy to express my opinions. RagAss Jul 2012 #1

I've often had my mind changed here, and have learned a great deal. Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #2

I will say I've learned a lot here... Wounded Bear Jul 2012 #5

I agree! except for the edit. Bluerthanblue Jul 2012 #6

Robb? Is that you? Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #11

I am everywhere. Robb Jul 2012 #16

I figured out pretty early that this place isn't a place for real discussion jp11 Jul 2012 #3

Over the past few days, with so many infrequent posters Warpy Jul 2012 #4

I think everybody who posts hopes pscot Jul 2012 #7

Don't you come here from your mind not other peoples? Johonny Jul 2012 #8

Im happy giving people something to think about. rrneck Jul 2012 #9

You should broaden the options. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #10

His own creation. LWolf Jul 2012 #14

So that's it. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #17

I can not make a perfect poll so decided to do a limited one. I come to learn from others also but uppityperson Jul 2012 #18

My vote was wishful thinking on my part. freshwest Jul 2012 #12

Nope. LWolf Jul 2012 #13

There's a lot of DUers trying their best to ignore me... derby378 Jul 2012 #15