Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

RetiredParatrooper

(38 posts) Wed Dec 10, 2025, 03:22 PM Dec 10

214

Hello DU! [View all]

Looooooooooong time reader, about from the beginning (2001-2002ish).

Army veteran retired after 20, (Kosovo, OIF x2, OEF x1).Husband and Father. Probably best described as a New Deal Democrat, Pro-Choice (not that women need my input), Pro LGBTQIA+ (my sister was Trans).

We have a country to save from the 'Christian' Fascists. Let's Roll.

57 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Hello DU! [View all] RetiredParatrooper Dec 10 OP

Welcome Aboard Teammate BOSSHOG Dec 10 #1

Welcome to DU RetiredParatrooper! Grim Chieftain Dec 10 #2

Airborne! Enter stage left Dec 10 #3

Welcome to DU, RetiredParatrooper! sheshe2 Dec 10 #4

Welcome! Katinfl Dec 10 #5

Welcome! justaprogressive Dec 10 #6

Wow, a lurker for 23 or 24 years! PatSeg Dec 10 #7

Welcome to DU, RetiredParatrooper. So glad you found us. debm55 Dec 10 #8

HEY it's about time you joined us RetiredParatrooper! Skittles Dec 10 #9

Welcome. appleannie1 Dec 10 #10

Welcome to DU Marthe48 Dec 10 #11

Welcome!! chowder66 Dec 10 #12

Welcome to DU. mahina Dec 10 #13

Thanks for your service! WmChris Dec 10 #14

Welcome to DU! n/t livetohike Dec 10 #15

Welcome! SallyHemmings Dec 10 #16

Welcome to DU Warpy Dec 10 #17

You open mind and opinions are welcome, as are you. twodogsbarking Dec 10 #18

Welcome! FemDemERA Dec 10 #19

From one liberal spirit to another... ananda Dec 10 #20

Welcome orangecrush Dec 10 #21

nice to meet you! markie Dec 10 #22

Welcome! ZDU Dec 10 #23

I was a longtime lurker too, RetiredParatroper. Welcome aboard. Borogove Dec 10 #24

Glad to have you here with us, RetiredParatrooper. democrank Dec 10 #25

Welcome aboard! SheltieLover Dec 10 #26

Welcome aboard! 70sEraVet Dec 10 #27

Welcome to the group MustLoveBeagles Dec 10 #28

Welcome! LuvLoogie Dec 10 #29

Hi, RP! 👋 ... littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #30

Welcome. Nice resume' except for that willingly jumping out of a perfectly good plane part. surfered Dec 10 #31

Welcome! Another one on the good side. Ziggysmom Dec 10 #32

I'm glad you've decided to join DU FakeNoose Dec 10 #33

Welcome aboard! MacKasey Dec 10 #34

Amen! Welcome and Thank you! Joinfortmill Dec 10 #35

Welcome RetiredParatrooper Clouds Passing Dec 10 #36

Welcome GigiLeigh Dec 10 #37

Welcome officially to our DU family. About time you came in from niyad Dec 10 #38

Welcome proud patriot Dec 10 #39

"" AllaN01Bear Dec 10 #40

Welcome and appreciated! nt blue_jay Dec 10 #41

Good to have you here, Paratrooper! Welcome! slightlv Dec 10 #42

Saw this bumper sticker yesterday..... SlowSpeed Dec 10 #43

AIRBORNE! TomSlick Dec 10 #44

Welcome Home!...soups on.. MiHale Dec 10 #45

Welcome to Turbineguy Dec 10 #46

And Hello Back Atcha, RetiredParatrooper! calimary Dec 10 #47

So glad you have "dropped in" from lurkdom. 3catwoman3 Dec 10 #48

Welcome to the DU! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 11 #49

Hello and glad you're here! Timeflyer Dec 11 #50

Great to have you here! WinstonSmith4740 Dec 11 #51

Welcome aboard Emile Dec 11 #52

welcome. AllaN01Bear Dec 11 #53

And remember Antifa means anti-fascist so join in! GreenWave Dec 11 #54

Welcome! Grumpy Old Guy Dec 11 #55

Welcome kooth Dec 11 #56

Welcome Historic NY Dec 11 #57