Why does anyone think we care that they got a job or that their cat died?

[Scuba]

Because we do. We're a community, and we care about each other. That's part of what makes us liberals.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Exactly right, my dear Scuba...

We ARE a community.

That's why I've stayed here......DU is my electronic family.

[LeftofObama]

7. DU is my electronic family.

Mine too, CP! Mine too.

Some days I can't wait to log on just to see who's doing what and how hard I'm going to laugh.

[hlthe2b]

2. ++++

[walkerbait41]

3. Well said

[Wait Wut]

4. It sucks.

I cry more reading stuff on DU than I do anywhere else. Yeah, I laugh more here, too. And, some of those tears are tears of joy. This emotion thing is a pain in the ass.




Love this place. THIS place in particular.

[Aristus]

5. I'm glad I clicked. The title line seemed out of character.

Yes. We are a community. We laugh and we cry together; we celebrate and we mourn together. And we have lasted nearly fourteen years. I expect us to last another fourteen, too...

Like every community, some beloved members leave, and return. Others never come back. And still others are always here, forming the bedrock of our community.

[bluesbassman]

6. "Because we do". Right to the point Scuba.

Thanks for posting this.

[kwassa]

8. It is not what makes us liberals. It is what makes us human beings.

A capacity for empathy, and to be able to put ourselves in the shoes of others.

There are liberals without this quality. There are conservatives with this quality. And vice versa.

[In_The_Wind]

9. Just because we do.

[rug]

10. I got fired so I killed my cat.

Who else can I tell?

[BlueJazz]

11. Rug....LOL!

Oh me !

[Spirochete]

24. Sign a confession

Curiosity's going to end up taking the rap again, you know...

[winter is coming]

25. I got fired for killing the boss' cat.

How was I to know they were having an affair?

[niyad]

12. k and r for ALL of you--yes, we ARE a community of laughter and tears and pain and outrage and

joy and every emotion that can be imagined. and THAT is why we are all still here. I thank this community for helping preserve what little is left of my sanity in these almost unbelievable times.

[gopiscrap]

13. Exactly right

when all I saw was your headline, I was ready to pounce til I saw the text. Thanks!

[Demo_Chris]

14. Exactly right. I care. nt

[Boom Sound 416]

15. I'm not the most popular girl at the ball

And much of that is due to my own course and stubborn and fly-off-the-handle/hot head nature.

But I've really come enjoy DU and the folks here in my grind.

[babsbunny]

17. Wow!

that is what I am too! Black sheep of the Family and all.........

[Boom Sound 416]

18. ...

[winter is coming]

27. DU is a family of black sheep. n/t

[babsbunny]

60. I like it here

[babsbunny]

16. I just celebrated 26 years employed at one place

That is something!

[cal04]

22. Congratulations babsbunny! That is something

I have been at my job for 28 years and it is something. Love my job and the kids that make everyday a special one

[babsbunny]

61. Yay!

we rock! headbang: :

[asjr]

19. I've noticed when one of us is hurt, we see

a lot of DU extending arms to help us heal. I wish DU had been around in 1990.

[MiddleFingerMom]

20. I don't know how many of you know just how true you've made that for me. Thank you.

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I try to give back to the community, but I could never come
close to what you've given and done for me -- sometimes
directly...sometimes by reminding me what a very good person
is and does -- by the examples you set.
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.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

56. amazing group of people here

Yes very true!

[Denninmi]

59. Yes, you do.

Humor is vital for keeping one's sanity. Trust me on that one!

[alarimer]

21. Yes, I've gotten a lot of support here when things were going badly for me.

And sometimes all we need to do is vent. And this is good for that also.

[Skittles]

23. absolutley

that's why I tell DUers who post tales of woe and despair, there is ALWAYS someone here on DU

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Cat Tales

A friend who stood me up told me recently her cat died.

I was none too sympathetic.

I told her the Chinese make cat soup.

She won't stand me up again because I won't hear from her.

[Scuba]

28. How sad for you.

[nomorenomore08]

39. Yeah, that strikes me as pretty extreme. Even for a repeat offense.

[rhett o rick]

41. I am guessing you dont like cats. nm

[bucolic_frolic]

54. Actually I'm not opposed to cats, i even like a mild-mannered cat

but i am opposed to people who treat their pets better than people,
and not a big fan of being stood up.

I dated such an enthusiast, who was leaving all her life assets to
animal protection.

But people were like furniture, and she treated them with toxicity.

[narnian60]

47. I don't get how your comment fits here

or anywhere for that matter.

[bucolic_frolic]

55. an explanation

Well I feel they fit here as a balance to the well-meaning though
naive idea that we're all harmonious and one big happy family.
There's a lot of conflict in life.

And they fit anywhere because unpopular though they may be, and
none too nice to she who has stood me up and dramatized our
interactions, they are not vile, obscene, nor extremely unfriendly,
and they were slightly tongue in cheek, so it's a matter of free speech.

Let's not beat it like a dead horse. WHERE did that expression come from?

[hrmjustin]

29. K&R!

[AzDar]

30. DU!

[winter is coming]

31. I never cease to be impressed/amazed by the things DUers know.

Seems like if you want to know more about X, there's a DUer who has the knowledge you need and is willing to share it.

[Phentex]

52. Yep...

that's how I've always felt. Quicker info too!

[vlyons]

32. well you got me

thought at first that you were just another GOP sociopath. Which goes to show that we DUers have hearts of loving kindness.

[handmade34]

33. group hug!!!!!

[Scuba]

35. Here ...

[cliffordu]

34. You are goddamned right.

[a la izquierda]

36. Yes, spot on!

[nolabear]

37. We're the Community Disorganizers!

[Rowdyboy]

38. Nearly 10 years ago I asked DU for recommendations on gym shoes. I've worn New Balance ever since..

Every time I've asked for recommendations I've hit the jackpot. From book suggestions to recipes to suggested tomato varieties for the deep south DU has been part of my education (not to mention politically). People here have an incredible range of knowledge and expertise and its been my pleasure to use it whenever possible. And I've enjoyed sharing a little of my life-knowledge as well.

[Bertha Venation]

45. You've spoken for me, too, Rowdyboy

Thanks for putting into words what I couldn't.



PS New Balance are the best shoes going.

[7962]

51. Only shoes still made in the US, if I'm not mistaken?

[nomorenomore08]

40. My 11-year-old cat died suddenly a few months ago, and I've been living off odd jobs + my family

ever since I graduated college 6 years ago. Could be better, could be worse, just like most everybody else...

[rhett o rick]

42. You are right. nm

[duhneece]

43. Because we care.

Simple, warm, human, loving, compassionate...that's why I love my DU family.

[Omnith]

44. true

[Paladin]

46. Nicely put. Thanks. (nt)

[Still Blue in PDX]

48. Yep.

Not all good and caring people are liberals, but all liberals are good and caring people.

That's just my experience. YMMV.

[Liberal_in_LA]

49. yoûr title made my blood boil

[Graybeard]

50. Friends commiserate with friends.

And there is more of that on DU than any other forum site.

It's my 'go-to', 'feel-good' place every day.

[bearssoapbox]

53. It just feels good here.

Because no matter what gets posted, 99.9% of the time you won't get any (or much) snark.

Maybe some ribbing, some teasing, or if needed, some correction, but, with the exception of the few trolls that show up, there's no real nastiness.

And there can be found plenty of information on almost any topic.

Not to mention the TONS of support if someone needs it.

Because of my situation (bedridden and the tv died, I find that I don't really miss it though), I'm glad that I have a place to go for information and other things, toons, science, etc., where I don't have to worry about being called names or being attacked if I mention I'm a liberal or a democrat.

I'm so glad that I finally joined!

It really feels like a family.

[life long demo]

57. Thank you for your op. I feel the same way.

You (we) care about people, animals, earth. They are all important.

[Denninmi]

58. Absolutely.

Everyone here has been great to me, and that has meant a lot.

[RiffRandell]

62. Great post.

Thanks.