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MineralMan

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61. I focus on the positive things on DU.

Thu Dec 24, 2015, 02:56 PM

Dec 2015

I couldn't survive here otherwise. I keep in mind that the primary elections will happen in due time, and we'll learn the will of the voters. As long as there's a Democratic nominee for President, I'll have something to work for in 2016.

DU is something of a political anomaly. The discussions here bear little resemblance to what I hear in the real world offline. Most people are focused on their daily lives, with the elections just a blip on the horizon. Most people are busy and involved in their own pursuits. DU is here for political wonks to have a playground. And play we do.

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Notice: I am leaving DU. [View all] MineralMan Dec 2015 OP

Safe journey! Iliyah Dec 2015 #1

Thanks! MineralMan Dec 2015 #2

Pretty sure we'll make it. Thanks for the warning about your impending return though Scootaloo Dec 2015 #3

Notice: how to get noticed. Rex Dec 2015 #8

When you get the big package under the tree ornotna Dec 2015 #4

Heck! I already have one of those. MineralMan Dec 2015 #7

This is a wonderful setup for a crude joke Scootaloo Dec 2015 #17

No...not that! No Schlong Jokes! MineralMan Dec 2015 #19

Did we we ever figure out the etymology of "Schlonged"? leveymg Dec 2015 #63

Zardoz Will Speak to Us All! MineralMan Dec 2015 #69

That's the holiday spirit! leveymg Dec 2015 #71

How about Schort Jokes? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #77

Enjoy the time with family, MM. lovemydog Dec 2015 #5

Thanks. I hope you enjoy the season, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #22

Have fun Gothmog Dec 2015 #6

Will do. You too! MineralMan Dec 2015 #24

Safe travels! pnwmom Dec 2015 #9

No worries. MineralMan Dec 2015 #25

Know what you mean. We hate leaving ours. pnwmom Dec 2015 #35

Merry Christmas!! cwydro Dec 2015 #10

And to you as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #13

Best wishes & happy holidays think Dec 2015 #11

Right back atcha! MineralMan Dec 2015 #26

Happy holidays! n/t Matrosov Dec 2015 #12

The same to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #28

Have a warm and safe Christmas with your family, MM, and my very best wishes for a... ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2015 #14

Thank you. May you and yours enjoy the MineralMan Dec 2015 #15

You scared me for a moment there. Have a safe trip, and enjoy the time with your family! lunamagica Dec 2015 #16

We will, and I hope you do the same. MineralMan Dec 2015 #53

Best to you and your family on the holidays and have a safe journey. justhanginon Dec 2015 #18

I hope you enjoy the Holidays, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #20

I hope your trip goes well. floriduck Dec 2015 #21

And good holiday wishes to you and yours! MineralMan Dec 2015 #29

Happy Holidays, MM! yallerdawg Dec 2015 #23

Thanks so much! MineralMan Dec 2015 #30

You are lucky you did not plan your travel for yeesterday question everything Dec 2015 #27

The flight we always take to California MineralMan Dec 2015 #31

City of the Angels! Iliyah Dec 2015 #36

Indeed. We'll be driving out of LA, though. Not far out. MineralMan Dec 2015 #40

Have a safe trip and enjoy your time with your parents csziggy Dec 2015 #32

We are in a similar generation, it seems. MineralMan Dec 2015 #38

Yes, we must be close to the same age csziggy Dec 2015 #48

Joy to you and your family. riversedge Dec 2015 #33

Very Nice! A Hillary Christmas Logo! MineralMan Dec 2015 #39

Happy holidays to you too, MM LiberalEsto Dec 2015 #34

Thanks very much! MineralMan Dec 2015 #43

Happy holidays! Agschmid Dec 2015 #37

All the best to You and Your Family, MineralMan, safe travels. joanbarnes Dec 2015 #41

I wish you the very best and hopefully, something good about your aging family. That is the worst roguevalley Dec 2015 #42

At age 70 myself, I"m growing used to losing people MineralMan Dec 2015 #45

Merry Christmas MM! Merry Christmas DUers or Happy Holidays to those who share different beliefs! TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #44

Or no religious beliefs at all, in many cases. MineralMan Dec 2015 #47

Enjoy de-coupling from the internet. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #46

Oddly enough, I don't miss it much for a few days. MineralMan Dec 2015 #51

May you have a wonderful fredamae Dec 2015 #49

I will be back, for sure. MineralMan Dec 2015 #59

wishes for peace and contentment to you and your family etherealtruth Dec 2015 #50

We always work toward that goal. MineralMan Dec 2015 #52

You need to pack for Cal SCVDem Dec 2015 #54

I'll still take a parka. After all, MineralMan Dec 2015 #56

Happy Holidays, MineralMan!! octoberlib Dec 2015 #55

And to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #57

Enjoy the relentless sunshine. It's been pretty chilly in S.Barbara, but nothing like Minnesota! Hekate Dec 2015 #58

I focus on the positive things on DU. MineralMan Dec 2015 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author Hekate Dec 2015 #84

Happy Holidays ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #60

I'm sure it will. MineralMan Dec 2015 #62

I wish you safe travels and will keep Duval Dec 2015 #64

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your holidays, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #67

I was concerned that you were doing a GBCW post ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #65

No worries on that score. MineralMan Dec 2015 #68

You and I may not agree on numerous things, but I hope everything goes well. Bubzer Dec 2015 #66

Thanks. And for you, as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #70

Have a great time malaise Dec 2015 #72

Many thanks. The same to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #73

Don't let the door hit you ... Martin Eden Dec 2015 #74

LOL! MineralMan Dec 2015 #75

Safe journey, best of wishes to your family, Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #76

I'll do my best to enjoy CA. MineralMan Dec 2015 #78

My MIL is one of finest ladies I've ever known. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #81

Excellent. MineralMan Dec 2015 #82

Peace and good will to you and your familiy during these Holidays, Mineral Man Samantha Dec 2015 #79

Thanks, Sam! MineralMan Dec 2015 #80

Bye, Felicia. bigwillq Dec 2015 #83

Funny! MineralMan Dec 2015 #86

Merry Christmas stonecutter357 Dec 2015 #85

The perfect gift for someone! MineralMan Dec 2015 #87

Have a great holiday. Enjoy every moment with your parents. Our Moms are livetohike Dec 2015 #88

Yes. Every year is special. MineralMan Dec 2015 #89

Safe journey! Treasure the time with your folks, you are so lucky to still have them! peacebird Dec 2015 #90

I will, indeed. MineralMan Dec 2015 #91

we should be thankful for even small gifts captainarizona Dec 2015 #92

And a Happy Kwanza to you, as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #95

Safe travels and happy holidays. mountain grammy Dec 2015 #93

My little trick to get people to read the post. MineralMan Dec 2015 #96

Same to you you MineralMan. Have a safe trip still_one Dec 2015 #94

May the Great Spirit watch over you DFW Dec 2015 #97

Thank you. I realize how fortunate I am, for sure. MineralMan Dec 2015 #99

Safe journeys and quality/quantity time with your family. DinahMoeHum Dec 2015 #98

Yes, indeed. But consider the alternative. MineralMan Dec 2015 #100

True, dat. DinahMoeHum Dec 2015 #101

Happy holidays and...... w0nderer Dec 2015 #102

Glad you're not going for good. lark Dec 2015 #103

Happy Holidays Mineral Man treestar Dec 2015 #104

Have a nice trip RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #105

Good fake out! Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #106

Sounds like heaven, MineralMan. You're very lucky you still have your folks. I miss mine so much-- catbyte Dec 2015 #107

Good Bye, Cruel World....UNTIL Next Week or Whenever! MADem Dec 2015 #108

Unfortunately, the neighbors house is a mile away. MineralMan Dec 2015 #109

I am addicted to avocados. There's no other way to describe it. MADem Dec 2015 #110

May your days be merry and bright! Maeve Dec 2015 #111