arcane1
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:18 PM
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any interest in an impromptu VA DU gathering in June? |
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I'm a Richmond native, and will be going back the first 2 weeks of June, would love to meet some DUers who still dwell there, deep in enemy territory :)
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Thu Apr-22-04 04:24 PM
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1. hmmm I would love to arcane but thing is |
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I dont drive number 1, number 2 richmond is sorta far. It is enemy territory tho, tough.
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arcane1
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Thu Apr-22-04 04:55 PM
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a no, but a reply nonetheless!
Where in VA are you? I've left Richmond 10,000 times, I'll do it again :silly:
have there been any previous gatherings there? :shrug:
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Thu Apr-22-04 07:09 PM
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Still behind enemy lines but the young dems are the shit man.
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arcane1
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Thu Apr-22-04 08:26 PM
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I have a few friends up that way, too
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Thu Apr-22-04 09:43 PM
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5. Id go if it was someplace cool |
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like the that brewery in shockoe slip (Richmond). Not a native to Richmond---originally from Hampton Roads area.
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Thu Apr-22-04 11:11 PM
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6. Sorry, I live in Northern VA |
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I have a baby, and would prefer not to travel that far. I'll go as far south as Madison to the east or Woodstock to the west, though, if someone wants to host a northern or central meeting.
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Fri Apr-23-04 01:59 PM
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7. the June VA Dem Conv might be a good place |
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to have a startup DU group meeting
Over 2500 democrats are scheduled to be there.
Maybe we could have a small recruiting drive to get folks signed up to DU
The convention will be June 5th on Roanoke VA
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Sun Apr-25-04 08:31 PM
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12. I'd be up for getting together in Roanoke |
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Charlottesville would work for me too. I'd love to meet some fellow DU'ers... was beginning to wonder if I was the only liberal who lives in Virginia. :D
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:53 AM
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20. There are even some liberals in Roanoke |
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Fri Apr-30-04 08:58 PM
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21. I've noticed Southwestern Virginia becoming more and more liberal |
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Or maybe that's just wishful thinking? What I'm hearing in my neck of the woods is definitely anti-Smirk and pro-Kerry, not like it was a few years ago :)
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Sat May-01-04 06:07 PM
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Actually seems to be quite a few here. At least in the circles I run with and as long as you stay out of SW county area. A couple times a week on my home from work I see a car in the next lane at the stop light at 221/419 with the license plate RGHTWINGER I'm sure he loves my Bush is a Punk Ass Chump sticker.
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Thu May-20-04 05:31 PM
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26. interesting... I like that idea |
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I'll keep posting here as we get closer to that time
I just HAVE to meet some true libs while I'm there... for fairness and balance and all that :P
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Tue May-25-04 04:05 PM
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28. I'll be volunteering at the convention on June 5th |
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and it would be great to get together with other DUers afterwards.
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Fri Apr-23-04 02:46 PM
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8. I'd love to meet fellow DUers in the area... |
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Richmond is extremely hostile territory...it'd be great to meet someone (anyone) who isn't a rabid republican down here. I've been here about a year now and have yet to find someone who shares my views (I have to admit being closeted 'cause of the caustically conservative atmosphere). It's depressing, really.
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Fri Apr-23-04 06:55 PM
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Fri Apr-23-04 09:18 PM
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I've actually been a member and lurked since 2000...I don't post much, obviously.
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Mon Apr-26-04 06:59 PM
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14. You are welcome! I look forward to reading your |
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posts in the future. :hi:
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Mon Apr-26-04 09:14 PM
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15. Living in Chesterfield County right now--- |
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would love to meet some non conservatives too.
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arcane1
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Tue Apr-27-04 01:31 PM
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16. born and raised there |
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and spending 2 weeks in June. The more the merrier! :party:
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Fri Apr-23-04 05:50 PM
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though i couldn't guarentee if I could attend. My work schedule is so hectic and confusing..blah blah...
Though we should try to keep this option open. I would love to meet other DUers from this area!
I currently live in Newport News, VA.
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arcane1
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Mon Apr-26-04 06:27 PM
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13. sweet! I'll cruise the state and see you ALL! |
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:D
I like the Roanoke idea, haven't been there in ages.
:hi:
I'm so glad to see DUers in the homestead!! :7
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Tue Apr-27-04 04:11 PM
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17. Come on down to the convention. |
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Or up or east or west as it may be. The convention is a good time; lot's of Dems in the same place. All Dem meetings are open to the public and you will be welcomed.
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Wed Apr-28-04 09:38 AM
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is where I'm at. Anyone know where that is?
Look at a map, it's shaped like California.
But yea, Richmond is kinda far away.
And you guys would hate me, I'm not a true dem. I'm one of those damn independants who happens to tend to vote democrat.
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Wed Apr-28-04 11:24 AM
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19. We wouldn't hate you. |
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We would probably just kid you a little. Independents are incredibly important.
Of course I know where Fauquier is, I just have a hard time pronouncing it. A very good friend lives in Warrenton. Beautiful town. And some beautiful countryside.
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Mon May-10-04 12:52 PM
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23. yeah I would be up for it |
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Tue May-18-04 12:53 PM
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anyone know if VA will be having an anti-occupation march on June 5 too? I'd love to attend even if it's just me and 5 other people :P
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Tue May-18-04 01:31 PM
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I'm in Northern Virginia.
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Sat Jul-31-04 06:55 PM
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29. did anyone end up getting together??? |
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Edited on Sat Jul-31-04 06:55 PM by solarize
You know...I've been seeing tons of Kerry/Edwards stickers around my neighborhood (the West End of Richmond). I still see far more Bush stickers, but damn, there are a heck of a lot more people showing their liberal colors than I ever would have imagined in this Republican stronghold. I get the feeling Kerry is going to win...
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Sat Jul-31-04 07:39 PM
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30. everyone can come to my house, if that'd help! n/t |
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Tue Aug-03-04 05:37 PM
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I'm one of those lurker types...I've been here for years and years (since the theft). I'm on DU probably half of every day!
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Wed Sep-08-04 10:43 AM
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Lurked for a long time, then decided to put in some bucks and jump in. I lived in the Fan for 25 yrs, just recently moved to Henrico.
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Out here on the West End, if you aren't Republican, you're some sort of anomaly and cast aside. I've had a bunch of conversations with friends and co-workers who say that I'm basically insane for being a democrat (especially in this area). It can become quite depressing....
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