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MineralMan

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16. Yes, and as we do so, we must cultivate an understanding

Reply to Docreed2003 (Reply #13)

Tue Feb 14, 2017, 04:49 PM

Feb 2017

of just how broad are the commons of this nation. Too often, we think of the commons as our own little environment, forgetting that not everyone has the same perspective. There is not one commons here, but a multitude of them. All, however, are places of refuge and should be a resource that encourages growth and success.

My commons is likely not identical with yours, but I want the same goods for you as I'd like for myself.

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I just realized that I've now been on DU for almost a decade. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2017 OP

Are you now eligible for a pension? guillaumeb Feb 2017 #1

I have classed myself as a pensioner for some time now. MineralMan Feb 2017 #2

I've noticed some changes myself BainsBane Feb 2017 #3

Yes. It seems that those things left with the recent departees. MineralMan Feb 2017 #4

Not so odd, in my opinion BainsBane Feb 2017 #8

That was certainly true of some. MineralMan Feb 2017 #11

I for one have always appreciated your points of view. TexasProgresive Feb 2017 #5

I appreciate that very much, too. MineralMan Feb 2017 #7

Just keep doing what you do... Docreed2003 Feb 2017 #6

Thank you so much for your kind words. MineralMan Feb 2017 #9

Agree x1000 Docreed2003 Feb 2017 #13

Yes, and as we do so, we must cultivate an understanding MineralMan Feb 2017 #16

Let's compromise underpants Feb 2017 #10

Oh, I'm more than left enough, truly. MineralMan Feb 2017 #12

Well stated as how many of us approach things. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #20

Word salad or iceberg lettuce wedge, MineralMan Feb 2017 #23

Much More Prolific Than I, MM ProfessorGAC Feb 2017 #14

Yes. And I hope we can build up the site's active membership, too. MineralMan Feb 2017 #15

Just keep on doing what you've always done, my friend. You're a great resource & a calm voice. Hekate Feb 2017 #17

No worries. I'll just stay on the same steady path I've been on. MineralMan Feb 2017 #18

I've enjoyed sharing a part of that time with you here. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #19

Some people change. Central core issues don't. lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #21

Thank you for sticking around. MineralMan Feb 2017 #22

16 years for me SoCalDem Feb 2017 #24