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BigmanPigman

(51,650 posts) Wed Aug 9, 2017, 12:51 AM Aug 2017

People keep asking me, "How did you know that?". [View all]

Ever since I found out about DU I read the various articles, discussions, etc. and learn about a lot of the latest news stories from all the various sources from all over the world. When I mention an item that I read and it appears on the news later in the evening or next day everyone wonders if I have ESP or something. What a great site and discovery. I've turned so many others on to it... Thanks DUers!

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People keep asking me, "How did you know that?". [View all] BigmanPigman Aug 2017 OP

I have had the same experience. AJT Aug 2017 #1

I feel the same way you do. Phoenix61 Aug 2017 #2

Well, since you joined DU, I've had a certain Pink Floyd song stuck in my head. progressoid Aug 2017 #3

Comfortably Numb, right? Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #11

Very cool, I get to listen to one of my favorite songs while I write a reply. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #22

There is a reason all the RW trolls hate DU so much ProudLib72 Aug 2017 #4

I talk to my mother about things happening Doreen Aug 2017 #5

perhaps you should tell her the actual sources (cited by DUers) Skittles Aug 2017 #6

The problem is we usualy talk about it when we are out and about and I can't Doreen Aug 2017 #7

If she starts asking you about the news lunatica Aug 2017 #18

I agree -- lotsa great info here! Although driving in my car, I listen to podcasts and learn a heck Akamai Aug 2017 #8

So many different people...... SergeStorms Aug 2017 #9

That's why I've been here so long. Things move so fast Lint Head Aug 2017 #10

I never refer to DU as a source. To anyone. Atman Aug 2017 #12

YEP Cosmocat Aug 2017 #19

+1,000 malaise Aug 2017 #13

me too bdamomma Aug 2017 #23

That's been my experience for 13 years AwakeAtLast Aug 2017 #14

It's a primary source for me... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #15

LOL, You are all my favorite "unnamed sources." FSogol Aug 2017 #16

Mum..is that you? HipChick Aug 2017 #17

K&R for you! apnu Aug 2017 #20

I still fact check everything Johnny2X2X Aug 2017 #21

This is a great site, isn't it! WhiteTara Aug 2017 #24