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randr

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3. There is one thing all of us on the left have in common that separates us from those on the right

Reply to Scuba (Original post)

Tue Dec 29, 2015, 10:16 AM

Dec 2015

Our minds are open. We are willing to allow debate and will process new information to make informed decisions.
I feel very sorry for people who do not find this joy in their lives.

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50,000 posts and the only mind I’ve changed is my own [View all] Scuba Dec 2015 OP

You're not alone. My mind is changed too. Auggie Dec 2015 #1

The only change I've mined was in my couch. kairos12 Dec 2015 #2

There is one thing all of us on the left have in common that separates us from those on the right randr Dec 2015 #3

Agreed. When I encounter a closed mind in real life or here, I run fast in the other direction. closeupready Dec 2015 #6

I agree to an extent GummyBearz Dec 2015 #10

With all due respect.... I have found that differing opinions are often not welcome. nt clarice Dec 2015 #26

Whatever we can do to keep Republicans out of the White House is a good thing MrScorpio Dec 2015 #4

Congrats on the milestone! demwing Dec 2015 #5

Well said Scuba! Faux pas Dec 2015 #7

You've averaged about 24 posts per day over the last 6 years! Martin Eden Dec 2015 #8

K&R tecelote Dec 2015 #9

I like your posts, Scuba.. mountain grammy Dec 2015 #11

My mind changed too, but it was a gradual process. zeemike Dec 2015 #12

Congrats on 50K, bvf Dec 2015 #13

Scuba remember LSD....labor saving device, use a snow blower if you have one. Half-Century Man Dec 2015 #14

Your posts are the ones I look for first on ANY topic Scuba. a kennedy Dec 2015 #15

good for you stupidicus Dec 2015 #16

Congrats on 50K. I've moved my snow...be aware it's damned wet and heavy! HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #17

I believe you have helped change a lot of minds. Maybe not of readers of DU daybranch Dec 2015 #18

1/24/1992 and 1/26/1992 started shaping my opinion of the Clintons. nt Snotcicles Dec 2015 #19

+1!!! What is that white stuff in the picture? Dustlawyer Dec 2015 #20

Aw, Scuba, I sure have learned a lot from your posts. I've Duval Dec 2015 #21

Nice post... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #22

Most Excellent Post !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #23

Congrats on 50,000 posts! bigwillq Dec 2015 #24

Here's to ya Scuba! panader0 Dec 2015 #25

Congrats, Scuba! KoKo Dec 2015 #27

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #28

I hope that everyone here is capable of making up their own minds and follow their conscience. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #29

K&R Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2015 #30

Great post Scuba. Thanks to you. n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #31

Locking... Spazito Dec 2015 #32