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To the greatest page with you! Fawke Em Nov 2012 #1
Three cheers for you and the work you do! Yes, it's important. And each one will SharonAnn Nov 2012 #151
Anyone who lived through 2000 wants all the PV we can get BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #2
I'd say Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #3
That'd be salinen Nov 2012 #97
Or Madison. :) Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #117
Yup... I miss being deep blue too. uwbadgerdem Nov 2012 #136
I swear salinen Nov 2012 #165
Add to that... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #145
This blue state resident, for one, thinks you are doing great things. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #4
Anyone who even tries to get the nuts out of our government is a true patriot and hero. AnnaLee Nov 2012 #5
Thank you for pointing that out Thekaspervote Nov 2012 #6
I will be a voice in the wilderness with you . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #64
In 2008, I convinced my madaboutharry Nov 2012 #7
Thank you! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #65
I am reminded of an old 60s book called The Hundredth Monkey. libdem4life Nov 2012 #8
Unfortunately for such a good story, SheilaT Nov 2012 #28
While the 'hundredth monkey' research may not have been valid... Blanks Nov 2012 #102
Obamacare will be the "Hundreth Monkey" for Democrats. I will bet my life on it. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #115
Unfortunately, they will adopt it a2liberal Nov 2012 #148
But it isn't working. Romney and Ryan aren't fooling enough people. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #162
keep on keepin on ! Democrats4All Nov 2012 #9
Thank you! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #66
i'll second that--stick to it!! Supersedeas Nov 2012 #169
And with a bit of luck you'll be able to work on a local level GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #10
Agree with most of of this, but if you live in the blue part, then you don't live in Pennsyltucky. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #84
Even though Philly is blue by most definitions GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #93
Not disputing that, for sure. But even though my small town is overflowing with R campaign signs, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #128
Oh god, I was never sure I was in Pennsyltucky before. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #142
I regret having been the bearer of that harrowing news. On the bright side, I love your Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #167
As a Mississippian... Thank you! ashtonelijah Nov 2012 #11
yep Rachel Maddow was gob smacked on that one.....lol n/t oldhippydude Nov 2012 #14
Former Mississippian myself . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #62
I take very little credit for that ashtonelijah Nov 2012 #94
I'm in the same position as you, but am unable to make coversations, so well done! Democratopia Nov 2012 #12
when this whole thing is done... oldhippydude Nov 2012 #13
Never let "people on the internet" influence you unduly. MADem Nov 2012 #15
Yes, I agree . . . it is a GOOD PLACE . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #69
Some folks snark to hide their own inadequacies. MADem Nov 2012 #89
Sister, I'm with ya... Charlotte Little Nov 2012 #16
There are a lot of democrats in red states. LisaL Nov 2012 #17
If the Dems had learned from Howard Dean's tblue37 Nov 2012 #67
+ a million! eridani Nov 2012 #80
Sanctimonious bullshit abounds here...ignore it. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #18
Thank You for your Efforts! whttevrr Nov 2012 #19
kick CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #21
I grew up and still live in the SF bay area proud patriot Nov 2012 #22
No worries . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #45
I am a Blue State too sheshe2 Nov 2012 #23
Who dat? You dat! garthranzz Nov 2012 #24
True dat! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #29
I haven't seen that(Not saying it didn't happen)..only that If I had Cha Nov 2012 #25
Me neither ! CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #33
Welcome to DU, CorBlimeyGuvnor.. Cha Nov 2012 #34
Thank you. CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #50
Thanks for the geographic description of Cha Nov 2012 #57
Wow ! Kaua'i looks stunning... CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #63
I wish it would get cooler now..we've been a constant 85 degrees for Cha Nov 2012 #68
I take it you live in Louisiana? BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #26
Unfortunately, from a political standpoint . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #30
Lucky you! LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #31
But you have our 'Jazz;' that must count for something, n'est ce pas? fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #36
The beauty of New Orleans is what made me a progressive environmentalist. SunSeeker Nov 2012 #56
It's really too bad... BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #113
Heh-heh! BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #90
Wow . . . did I just pull an Ann-gry Romney? . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #27
well that wasn't the most elegant way to do that. your anger turned me off of the message. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #39
I'm sorry that you don't find my post 'elegant' . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #49
I think your OP is as elegant as your name. TexasProgresive Nov 2012 #131
Amen Baby Girl, Amen. Well done. nolabear Nov 2012 #32
Thank you, Nola Bear . . . I've been following your posts . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #71
As a fellow in a deep red state Iceberg Louie Nov 2012 #35
Listen to Jill Stein say there's no difference between Rs & Ds. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #54
What does this mean? I have seen no anti-red state stuff here. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #37
How have you managed to avoid the delightful (almost daily) South-bashing posts? ncgrits Nov 2012 #92
ProgressiveByDesign apparently has blinders on . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #100
Well, Ah doo de-CLA-uh! ncgrits Nov 2012 #105
That was glorious! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #107
Love it - from someone who sounds just lahk thaut! northoftheborder Nov 2012 #158
No one has 'dismissed your efforts'. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #126
The OP bemoans the degredation of her efforts. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #125
Nope. The south bashing takes the form of ncgrits Nov 2012 #156
Umm.... did you bother to READ the OP? The Doctor. Nov 2012 #157
Nice. Call me stupid. Off to ignore. Have a good one. ncgrits Nov 2012 #159
Again, learn to read. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #160
REC Coyotl Nov 2012 #38
Love and respect to all the Red State DUers from Los Angeles K8-EEE Nov 2012 #40
In My State The "Eastern" Part Is Republican StevePaulson Nov 2012 #41
Keep up the great work CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #42
why let anyone on a blog upset you? MFM008 Nov 2012 #43
As a newbie it is pretty easy to feel you have been kicked in the stomach a few times sheshe2 Nov 2012 #60
KICK! patrice Nov 2012 #44
Have fun looking at how states do change with this: lobodons Nov 2012 #46
I love that!!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #82
Red and Racist state here. ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #47
Howdy, neighbor! Texas, here. Indpndnt Nov 2012 #48
Nicely said ashling Nov 2012 #51
uh oh. I just posted a shocked response to a post about Boise. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #52
As another red-stater, I thank you. Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #53
Red Today.. IrishAle Nov 2012 #55
I live in a pretty blue state and appreciate your efforts. Jennicut Nov 2012 #58
Thank you for the encouragement, Jennicut . . . one day I believe that we will prevail! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #59
I salute you and your efforts!! Hulk Nov 2012 #61
This site is full of hardcore nuts! I for one am thrilled to meet a red state progressive. There is busterbrown Nov 2012 #70
We all make a difference..... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #72
I can understand your frustration... lexw Nov 2012 #73
Short-sided nonsense. Daemonaquila Nov 2012 #74
Oklahoma here OkieGranny Nov 2012 #75
I agree that every vote is important TroyD Nov 2012 #76
Sorry to hear some members are dumping on you. To them I offer this: Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #77
I love this map and use it often! ncgrits Nov 2012 #106
I haven't seen this. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #78
I live in TX, a big red state vlyons Nov 2012 #79
Texas here, too. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #104
I would like to see our guys keep boots on the ground in Texas... RedCloud Nov 2012 #120
Mike Malloy used to have a regular caller from West Texas.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #150
Took a beating in 1992 toepoker Nov 2012 #81
Welcome to DU, toepoker. myrna minx Nov 2012 #111
From deeply red Tennessee and old enough to remember when it wasn't quite so red, I can sympathize. Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #83
Thanks. Well-Said. (nt) Paladin Nov 2012 #85
I am in a Red State, and nobody is gonna stop me from spreading this DU knowledge! kalli007 Nov 2012 #86
thanks mgcgulfcoast Nov 2012 #87
Every little bit helps. I live in a blue state justiceischeap Nov 2012 #88
Preach it, Lisa!!!! ncgrits Nov 2012 #91
Texas here. Amen, and pass the biscuits! thevoiceofreason Nov 2012 #95
and gravy! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #108
and CORN!! Heck, let's have a barbeque...we'll ask Kansas for some steaks LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #166
Go Lisa! jcgoldie Nov 2012 #96
The sanctimonious bullshit is obnoxious, elitist, patronizing, and stupid. jsr Nov 2012 #98
Progress is always worthwhile! Waiting For Everyman Nov 2012 #99
Virginia used to be a red state Andy Stanton Nov 2012 #101
THANK YOU! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #103
I hear ya. a la izquierda Nov 2012 #109
sometimes the frustration mstinamotorcity2 Nov 2012 #110
Sometimes local elections can go Blue in a Red State sellitman Nov 2012 #112
you've made great progress. barbtries Nov 2012 #114
When I moved to NC 15 years ago, it was a solid red state. wildeyed Nov 2012 #116
I for one... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #118
What you are doing is CRUCIAL and SO important. cui bono Nov 2012 #119
It is hard to be blue in a red state yellerpup Nov 2012 #121
Holy crap!! You said everything I've wanted to say!.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #122
not from the red states mil_5529dem Nov 2012 #123
I'm pissed off at the puppy-kicking contingent on DU. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #124
Voting for Obama in red states is very important SpankMe Nov 2012 #127
Thanks! Alleycat Nov 2012 #129
I have to laugh at myself- WCLinolVir Nov 2012 #130
Hallelujah . . . We may not have the results that ya'll do . . . But our efforts . . . inch by inch Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #132
Bless you for helping to kick the Teabaggers down the road! Welcome to DU!!! japple Nov 2012 #146
I totally agree! kick! n/t southern_belle Nov 2012 #133
For those who have forgotten it is not only about Obama. Its also about getting democrats elected! Ford_Prefect Nov 2012 #134
States shift to blue one voter at a time. Beside the newly blue voter may convince others, too. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #135
I've been all but cyber stalked by a DUer with the sole purpose of discouraging support for Powell obxhead Nov 2012 #137
red stater here, and I hear you Skittles Nov 2012 #138
Virginians were dissed as Evil Confederates here in 2004-5 so I feel your pain carolinayellowdog Nov 2012 #139
You're right, I'm sorry you live in a red state, thank you for keeping on n/t condoleeza Nov 2012 #140
My Independent, right-leaning mother-in-law is scared to death of Romney and voting Obama. Systematic Chaos Nov 2012 #141
Once red states can go purple and even blue Zambero Nov 2012 #143
*FIST BUMP* !!! savebigbird Nov 2012 #144
Democrats in Red States are made of stronger stuff than me for sure abelenkpe Nov 2012 #147
KnR. You go, girl. Hekate Nov 2012 #149
Oh I KNOW what its like to live in a red state-believe me I DO! benld74 Nov 2012 #152
Thank YOU! zenandpeace Nov 2012 #153
I'll be helping vote John Lewis back into Congress Tuesday. klook Nov 2012 #154
a-FUCKING-men. They are nothing more than desperate, breathless bullies LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #155
Oh, and I am in a VERY blue state...but I engage the righties anyway, to keep it TRUE BLUE. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #161
Kick n/t Shining Jack Nov 2012 #163
May the gods favor you! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #164
Thanks for Fighting on dgraz007 Nov 2012 #168
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