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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHappy Anniversary to me! As some of you already know, today is my
official 20th DU anniversary, having read here for some time before actually joining. My late friend Betty was a DU member first, and we shared the Top 10 conservative idiots list each week, racing to see who got to it, and giggling and chortling to each other as we went through the list.
Gradually, I ventured forth into the wider community of DU, and found a community of kindred minds and spirits. DU becme my home, my family, as we lived through, shared, mourned, anguished, screamed, cried, laughed, and celebrated, the horrors, the triumphs, the joys, tears, big events, small ones, victories, losses, at every level. When the news in this world is dark and depressing, there are animal videos and music. When anything of import happens, within five seconds, someone here has it covered. Those of my friends in the physical world who are not quite the political news junkies that we are, have long since known just to text or call me, because they know that I will immediately check DU for confimation or denial.
So, my dear DU Sisters and Brothers, thank you all for the amazing and wonderful gift andd blessing that you all are. Here is to the next 20!!!
2naSalit
(86,915 posts)It is a kind of family here, warts, hairs and all!
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)FSogol
(45,582 posts)PCIntern
(25,641 posts)I share your beautifully written feelings.
70sEraVet
(3,535 posts)Of course, I've been trying to refrain from posting after I've started drinking.
Aristus
(66,520 posts)From a 90s-Era veteran.
Enjoying a tequila sour tonight.
Laffy Kat
(16,391 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,167 posts)And thank you for your thoughtful and informative posts.
electric_blue68
(15,012 posts)malaise
(269,273 posts)To a great DUer
dameatball
(7,404 posts)sheshe2
(84,032 posts)asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)and the effort you make to post in all relevant forums..to celebrate (I know you like this cover)
Nevilledog
(51,276 posts)Permanut
(5,700 posts)And a huge thank you for your huge contribution to making this community the amazing place that it is
ShazzieB
(16,623 posts)Glad you're here and glad I am, too! Here's to many more years!
XanaDUer2
(10,833 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,853 posts)Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)I've been around here that long actually, but got in trouble a couple times over the years ... starting with my 9/11 conspiracy theories ... back when I was often on, ya know ... illicit substances
Hence my appearing to be 'newer' than that ... though I've taken long breaks, esp. during the 8 Obama years, when I just wasn't nearly as worried about the state of the political world, cause I knew my man had it under control.
It's been a great ride sister, thanks for being here
AmBlue
(3,124 posts)Here's to many more!
Maru Kitteh
(28,345 posts)So glad you are here
Aristus
(66,520 posts)mercuryblues
(14,556 posts)Solly Mack
(90,800 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,939 posts)I'll throw this song in too...
ancianita
(36,213 posts)You beautifully sum up everything I've experienced on DU, too.
A toast to twenty more!
underpants
(183,006 posts)You are a really an important part of this community.
crickets
(25,990 posts)dchill
(38,606 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,472 posts)IcyPeas
(21,934 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,863 posts)Looking forward to your next 20 years
TheBlackAdder
(28,249 posts)fierywoman
(7,705 posts)appalachiablue
(41,198 posts)leftstreet
(36,118 posts)Raine
(30,541 posts)wendyb-NC
(3,344 posts)I love your posts, they are always spirited and informative, and in general must read. Thank you for being here.
DU is my democratic/ liberal haven, so glad that I found it in the spring of 2017, because I felt like all was lost with the orange menace at large in the oval office.
First Speaker
(4,858 posts)...thanks for everything you've added over the years. One suggestion, though: you have to quit holding back as to how you really feel about Trump...
Old Crank
(3,662 posts)The top 10 idiots was what got me hooked.
MLAA
(17,368 posts)Congrats!
murielm99
(30,782 posts)I hope to enjoy your posts for another twenty years.
kentuck
(111,111 posts)allegorical oracle
(2,357 posts)Timeflyer
(2,037 posts)Mousetoescamper
(3,361 posts)I mostly post in the Photography group, and during our photo contests you always try to make everyone feel like a winner. On a personal level, your positivity and encouragement have helped me since my first post last July. You're the best!
I'm late with this, but happy to kick it.
MerryBlooms
(11,776 posts)MiHale
(9,798 posts)Stinky The Clown
(67,838 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Grumpy Old Guy
(3,189 posts)UpInArms
(51,291 posts)Orrex
(63,263 posts)How have I never run into you before?
KS Toronado
(17,445 posts)Fla Dem
(23,871 posts)103,573 posts over 20 years....that's 5,000 plus post a year!!! May you have 20 more years of greatness!
debm55
(25,719 posts)Wild blueberry
(6,676 posts)And thank you!
Pachamama
(16,887 posts)Two Decades of DU - and Niyad!!!!
dlk
(11,600 posts)I always enjoy your thoughtful posts.
librechik
(30,678 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)Love you and your posts!
pandr32
(11,639 posts)True Dough
(17,371 posts)because you, Niyad, are one of the most supportive people on the DU. I've seen many of your posts wishing people well. Your positivity is appreciated.
Here's to another 20 years!
pwb
(11,308 posts)is nice. You are. Peace.
AllaN01Bear
(18,735 posts)BeckyDem
(8,361 posts)That is you. A very happy 20th DU anniversary, niyad!
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,726 posts)MuseRider
(34,136 posts)I am so happy you are here and to read your thoughts and share ideas and upsets and congratulations daily all these years.
Not sure I have 20 years left to be sharing, likely not but for however long we both have I am happy you are here.
Jilly_in_VA
(10,045 posts)I don't even know how long I've been here. I'd have to look it up. A lot less time than you, however!
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,496 posts)I remember you . Hope you are here for another 20 years.
LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)Peacetrain
(22,881 posts)only been here 15 years... I know what you mean about coming online to DU to share the news of the day.. good and bad.. and it has been a blessing for me also..
Stuart G
(38,458 posts)Hekate
(91,003 posts)
Womens Rights and Issues ever since Dobbs went down.
calimary
(81,574 posts)Congrats, niyad! We're glad to have YOU here! Our members make us cool!
tblue37
(65,527 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,650 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(145,829 posts)Kath2
(3,089 posts)You are an inspiration to all who believe in peace and reproductive rights. Here's to the next 20, sister!