on politics. My husband really liked Kerry and voted for him but he is so busy at work he's not really paid that much attention since election day. He does ask me what's going on sometimes. I work from home so it's easier for me to check in and find out what's happening.
My kids are too young to be very political although my son (12) really is concerned and upset that * might be our president again. I have decided that DU is good for my sanity, and it keeps me from pestering my friends and family to talk about it. I just talk to those who want to talk about it. I email articles and information to friends and family and turn quite a few on to DU. It is difficult sometimes to be viewed as a Reynold's Wrap Head.
Fact is, that I've needed DU to maintain my sanity after this election, and to get me through the coronation of His Fraudulency (if it happens!)
I love John Kerry (and I haven't even watched Going UpRiver yet). When things get too contencious even at DU, I go to the John Kerry group for a shot in the arm. The 'I believe' thread gets a read through at least twice a week.
Sometimes I do feel like an alien
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within my group of non-political family and friends. DU keeps me going. I feel that everything I'm educated about here, and every action I take because of what I learn here is ultimately helping my family though, so that also keeps my chin up.