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Siwsan

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5. I'm here because I learn so much from DUers who are much smarter than little ole me

Sat Sep 15, 2012, 09:28 AM

Sep 2012

And, from one minute to the next, the range of topics and opinions in the posts can be staggering and so much fun to read and respond to. Kind of like this one.

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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

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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