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MrScorpio

(73,772 posts) Sat Sep 15, 2012, 09:12 AM Sep 2012

I've been at this DU joint for ten years, I've just realized that. [View all]

What are you guys still doing here?

Edit: I'm here because this place allows me to write long essays that hardly get any responses. This place is my go to brain dump.

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I've been at this DU joint for ten years, I've just realized that. [View all] MrScorpio Sep 2012 OP

Me? No life... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #1

always needed some human available to spill out all of the political stuff in my head bigtree Sep 2012 #2

I'm passionate about politics. However, none of my friends or family really are. Curtland1015 Sep 2012 #3

Ditto Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel Sep 2012 #9

I agree. But it's more than politics -- it's broader -- an interest in many things that are going Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #23

Computer illiterate - Can't figure out how to get off this page... TheCowsCameHome Sep 2012 #4

I'm here because I learn so much from DUers who are much smarter than little ole me Siwsan Sep 2012 #5

This joint helps me stay informed. I now babylonsister Sep 2012 #6

I always believed we could make a difference... kentuck Sep 2012 #7

I always believed we could make a difference too. There is so much positive energy and dedication Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #30

I've been an active member for 5 years lunatica Sep 2012 #8

I too, have been here for 10 years though asjr Sep 2012 #10

DU is the only channel I seem to get..... dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #11

Nyuk, Nyuk! MrScorpio Sep 2012 #12

I've been here since June 2001 SoCalDem Sep 2012 #13

And still doing great Panasonic Sep 2012 #19

When I get frustrated gollygee Sep 2012 #14

I like to read long essays without responding to them. gkhouston Sep 2012 #15

I would appreciate any feedback MrScorpio Sep 2012 #20

I *may* look new Panasonic Sep 2012 #16

Been here since Day 1 kskiska Sep 2012 #17

Makes me feel kalli007 Sep 2012 #18

LOVE your your edit line. If you are like me, stuck in an oasis of intellectualism in real life, Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #21

Funny... I think that my essays are supposed to invite discussions MrScorpio Sep 2012 #24

it's too long, that's all. People don't have enough patience to read. But, I will definitely Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #34

Thanks! nt MrScorpio Sep 2012 #35

To participate in the global political awakening that is threatening America's superpower status. nt Comrade_McKenzie Sep 2012 #22

Great comments SoapBox Sep 2012 #25

Been here for ten years, too. Tennessee Gal Sep 2012 #26

More than 5 years for me. That's a lot of time spent arguing with you TwilightGardener Sep 2012 #27

Just make sure that you don't stumble into the Verbal Abuse room down the hall nt MrScorpio Sep 2012 #28

I've been here since practically the beginning Art_from_Ark Sep 2012 #29

I'm still here after 10 years because DU has kept me sane. Avalux Sep 2012 #31

I'm here to read your essays and not respond to them Blecht Sep 2012 #32

I am here for many years..I lost count riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #33

10 years this month. Fighting corporatism and fascism, Zorra Sep 2012 #36

I started lurking here as a teenager during the run-up to the Iraq War. Odin2005 Sep 2012 #37

Don't leave, MrScorpio. Aristus Sep 2012 #38

I'm still here because I love DU'ers. tridim Sep 2012 #39

I spend my time perfecting my internet invisibility cloak whereby I am able to cloak well written grantcart Sep 2012 #40

I'm still trying to find the porn.... Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #41

I'm being held hostage. Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #42

I can't quit you DU. Lint Head Sep 2012 #43

This place is one that one doesn't want to leave. It's addicting too, should come with a warning.. lonestarnot Sep 2012 #44

For the sanity. Gregorian Sep 2012 #45

When I talk politics in a drinking establishment the bouncers throw me out. hunter Sep 2012 #46

Still is the best place for information and I've been here almost Cleita Sep 2012 #47