MrScorpio
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Sat Feb-19-05 03:44 PM
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It's pretty simple, I hate republicans.
I came here a few years ago because I wanted to be with like minded folks who hate the fuck out of republicans too.
Right before I found DU, I used to cause utter havoc on the Yahoo message forum, smacking down as many brain donor, kool aid drinking Bush-lickers that ever had the misfortune of crossing my path.
Ah, those were the good old days.
Now, I'm usually not the kind of guy that would post a high-minded expose' that would fight its way to the top page, and I'm still not.
That's too much freaking work.
Instead, DU is my quiet place away from a chimp conquered world, where I can hang out with a bunch of good folks that actually have a clue and have a little fun.
I love you guys.
Anyways, I just wanted to say I joined DU because I wanted a place that I could call home and party a little bit. Besides, if I were constantly putting together hard hitting posts about the state of affairs today, that would mean that I was pretty pissed off at something.
Believe you me, nobody wants to see me pissed off.
And after these last few years with your guys, I just want to say that you guys are a hell of a lot of fun and there's no other place else than DU that I could call home.
Peace and love, People
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Sat Feb-19-05 03:49 PM
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1. That's a lot like the reason I joined DU |
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I used to read the Fray (Slate's message board), and it was beat up with freepers. The smug freepers, no less-the ones that think that every word that drools out of their twisted mouths is inspired by God himself. I got so fed up with the assumption they all had that they were the only ones allowed to be right, that I leftthe board permanently. Then I started reading DU, and began finding out information from discussions and editorials that isn't reported on MSN, and it convinced me even more to stay.
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:52 PM
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10. That is EXACTLY how I came to DU |
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and I know the people you are talking about most of whom just got finished calling you an *sshat and cursing 30 times the day before.
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Sat Feb-19-05 03:50 PM
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2. Awwwwwww. Stop that.... |
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Sat Feb-19-05 03:53 PM
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3. I'm just surrounded by Republicans. |
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Edited on Sat Feb-19-05 03:53 PM by deadparrot
Not my family so much (they're quite liberal), but the area I live in is very wealthy and "religious," and though I usually just grit my teeth when they go on their inaccurate, uneducated rants, I found that I need a place to vent and be with people who think like I do. DU is that place, and I'm very thankful for it.
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Sat Feb-19-05 03:54 PM
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4. for me it was all that, plus |
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a great place to hook up with hot lefty chicks! :)
:hi: hot lefty chicks!
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the Princess
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:09 PM
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5. I was looking for like minded people |
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And damn if I didn't meet some other freaks!! LOL
It's all about the love Scorp! :loveya:
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:17 PM
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a deep abiding hunger for information and sanity
dear sweet Kef was one of the first people to talk to me I miss him so -------
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:14 PM
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6. I think it is cool here too. |
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:23 PM
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8. You mean this isn't the lost colony from Roanoke Island? |
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:44 PM
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You mix damned fine drinks.
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Sat Feb-19-05 04:57 PM
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11. I joined for all the Porn |
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Oh, wait, wrong site.
Uhm, I joined because I hate Repugs too...
:hi:
RL
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Sat Feb-19-05 05:01 PM
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12. Love you too, MrScorpio. |
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You know, in a manly buddy-buddy way, of course. :D
I love DU and DU-ers, too. You have helped me keep my sanity in this twisted journey through the asylum. Oh look! The inmates have taken over!
Thank God for DU! B-)
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Sat Feb-19-05 05:40 PM
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13. I love you guys, too! |
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From BlondieK143's morning greetings, the REAL latest breaking news, and the chance to meet and hang out with such wonderful people - I couldn't get through the days without you guys!! :bounce: :loveya:
Love, AFSCME girl
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CO Liberal
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Sun Feb-20-05 10:58 AM
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14. I Joined DU in September of 2001.... |
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...because I was fed up with the bone-headed, ignorant conservatives and dittoheads I found myself battling with on sites like "Rush vs Reality" and the old Fox News chat rooms. I actually started using the "CO Liberal" handle on the Fox News site, and continued using it on other sites because it pissed off the conservatives so much.
Once I discovered DU (by following a link from www.hated.com), I never went back to any of those other sites.
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Sun Feb-20-05 11:03 AM
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15. I joined because I found you here. |
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Sun Feb-20-05 11:05 AM
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16. the reason I joined is very simple. |
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I finally found what I was looking for. I'm very comfortable, and people are so very nice. I've had a very rough year medically, and I need the comfort of DU. Thank you all!!!! :loveya:
That, and the bar is almost always open.
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Sun Feb-20-05 11:08 AM
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17. Admit it, MrScorpio, you came here to meet lesbians... |
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Edited on Sun Feb-20-05 11:09 AM by Misunderestimator
All that ass-kissing, high-minded, front-page rhetoric you just posted aside :evilgrin: :hi: (you know I :loveya:)
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Sun Feb-20-05 11:10 AM
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18. Because I was looking for a place to keep my on my toes but |
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That wouldn't require me to give up my day job to research my responses.
Not to knock the serious pundits/discussion groups or those who have the mindshare/free time to mount a serious blog, that ain't me babe.
Also because flame wars are rare here, the vindictiveness is generally focused on the enemy rather than each other.
And the occasional silliness. I even like all the damn cats.
DU's sorta like life. Damn serious, while acknowledging that you can't keep your adrenaline throttle held to the floor all the time.
Hope I haven't offended the 'serious' folk.
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Sun Feb-20-05 11:35 AM
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19. My brother-in-law made me do it! |
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And my wife and myself thank him everyday. It is a very informative site. For the longest time we would just read what others had to say. Now we are responding to what others have to say. This is a great site. Thanks Bro!:grouphug:
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Sun Feb-20-05 01:46 PM
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21. Needed to vent publicly |
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after the impeachment and stolen election I was about to implode. I searched the net for a board I could express my dismay on and found DU. Ended up making many friends. It's been a long time now.
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Sun Feb-20-05 04:03 PM
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I first came here as my job took only a small portion of my day, and I had an internet connection.
Now I'm hooked, unfortunately my job takes up more of my day than before. :mad:
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Sun Feb-20-05 04:17 PM
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23. You read my mind, Mr. Scorpio. I live in Alaska. How f**ked up |
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Sun Feb-20-05 04:23 PM
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I used to wreak havoc over at the Washington Dispatch boards, which were overrun by stupid freepers who were convinced they were right and anyone with a dissenting opinion must be a moonbat lefty liberal. It wasn't too difficult to knock them down a few pegs with Freeper Kryptonite (aka: facts), but finding DU was like finding the Promised Land. I absolutely love this place.
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Sun Feb-20-05 04:25 PM
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25. You're the best MrScorpio! |
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A great post from a great guy! Some of the reasons you listed above are why I joined (and decided to stick around)! I love this place and all these great DUers!
:hi:
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