DUers having a political discussion about their favorite candidate, Obama

[lunatica]

[Indpndnt]

1. I noticed that!

I used to be on DU from Dumbya's first term right through Obama's inauguration, but burned out. I also had a big problem with the way things were trending here in terms of your graphic above, but forgot all that after a while.

It's all coming back to me now.

And, yes, I did attempt to retrieve my old account since the email linked to that account has long been cancelled. I just had bad timing and tried to recover it during the DNC and nobody ever got back to my request. So, now I have a new acct. No big deal.

[lunatica]

3. Welcome back Indpndnt!

It's the excitement about being able to fight each other that's what keeps us here, don't you think?

[Indpndnt]

7. That, and the fun of conversing with others like us, on any topic, really.

I happened to burnout just as the discussions got very tense post-inauguration, so . I took a break.

And now I'm back. Feels great!

[Cha]

4. What I want to know, Indpndnt, is

where's everyone getting their Big Bird Avatars from?

[Indpndnt]

6. Lol! Google was my friend.

It's too big, so you have to view mine by Open Image in New Window to see it. That's okay. I know what it says.

Just google Willard's last name and Big Bird (or any Sesame Street character without Willard's name) in Google Images and Bob's your uncle!

Here: http://www.google.com/search?num=10&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1440&bih=746&q=romney+big+bird&oq=romney+big+bird&gs_l=img.3..0i24j0i5i24.1326.5605.0.5889.27.20.6.1.1.0.225.1693.18j1j1.20.0...0.0...1ac.1.d4HKVl_Di-I

Or here: http://www.google.com/search?num=10&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1440&bih=746&q=sesame+street&oq=sesame+street&gs_l=img.3..0l10.1165.3578.0.4310.13.8.0.5.5.0.92.530.7.7.0...0.0...1ac.1.Yr5c9jk7BY4

[Cha]

8. Thanks Indpndnt, I've always just

had Avatars from DU..never knew how to do one from outside sources.. so I'll see what happens.

[Indpndnt]

9. When you go to change it on your profile page, it gives you the option of downloading your pic.

Choose a small one and it'll work better. I just like mine too much, too big or not.

Mine full-size:

[Cha]

10. Thank you, Indpndnt!

Cha to Big Bird: We Can't Let That Happen!

[gateley]

2. No kidding! We're all on the same side, people. We can strongly disagree

without name calling. So what if I'm an "Obama apologist" or if I'm a "concern troll"? I want the same things you do! Sheesh!

[lunatica]

5. If Obama looks to the Right some DUers will rage against him coddling the GOP

[Aerows]

12. And if he looks to the left

Then he's accused of not appealing to moderates LOL. The man just cannot win.

[politicasista]

11. ...

Hang in there everyone.

[lunatica]

13. President Obama took the day off campaigning to celebrate his wedding anniversary

I love them both. As a couple, as parents, and as President and First Lady. They deserve a moment of private celebration.

[porphyrian]

14. You're wrong, troll!