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In reply to the discussion: DU3 Reintroduce yourself thread [View all]Turbineguy
(37,375 posts)And I don't know as much about turbines as some might guess. I was raised as an upper-middle class conservative monarchist in Europe. Metaphorically, when I arrived at the station, I stepped out of my staid, tastefully understated, elegant European rail car, and walked straight across the platform to the American train to find the party in full swing.
That's because the US has moved so far to the right that a European conservative is a wild-eyed leftie over here. I probably spend way too much time on DU, but that's only because I enjoy it so much. I rarely find myself at odds with people here and do my best not to attack or denigrate those I disagree with.
I like the diversity of views and hope it continues.
I am semi-retired, married (33 years), have two adult children and one grandchild, and live in an affluent suburb surrounded by republicans. At one time I was well off, but now we are just getting by thanks to my part-time work as a teacher. I am a beneficiary of the Bush Economic Miracle. I'm retired and work 2 jobs.