My Tribute to DU…on the occasion of post 1000

rateyes

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Aug-21-05 12:38 PM
Original message

My Tribute to DU…on the occasion of post 1000

Edited on Sun Aug-21-05 12:44 PM by rateyes

On May 26, 2005, while surfing the internet I read an article which referenced a forum called Democratic Underground. I followed the link to this web-site and lurked around for about 30 minutes, and realized right then I wanted to part of this group.

I signed on as “rateyes,” a childhood nickname of mine, and made my first post. I was overwhelmed at the “welcome to DU” messages I received over the next few days. I don’t remember the thread in which I posted that day, but I do remember that the first “welcome” came from Steve_DeShazer who later posted one of the best threads I have read at DU.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=3973725

The second came from “getmeouttahere” whose team, the Raiders, got my favorite player from my favorite team. I guess we’ll find out soon who got the better of that trade “getmeouttahere.”

I’ve learned a lot over the last almost three months (I can’t believe I’ve posted a thousand times in three months—I know it’s not a record, but, hey I’m addicted). I’ve learned what PNAC is, and that we need to do what we can to stop that bunch of dangerous idealogues. I have learned exactly how the * administration “fixed the intelligence around the policy” in lying us into Iraq. I have learned what the “Espionage Act” is and have seen how Rove, Libby, Cheney, * and many others are guilty of the treasonous behavior outlined there.

I have read, at “understandinglife’s” urging about the bogus firing of a four-star general because he would not “toe-the-line” and lie for the * administration. Something IS amiss, there. I learned of a great idea that “Vinca” had about getting Cindy Sheehan nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and found at that many who are part of DU have the authority to make such a nomination. BTW, Vinca, if you hear back from Jimmy Carter, let me know—as will I.

I met DanCa, a disabled (but, “not where it counts”) individual who shares with me a love for the music of Elton John, and a deep respect for Max Cleland.

I was introduced (not literally) to a woman named Cindy Sheehan who wants to “drive a political stake” through *’s “black heart,” because of the lies he told that killed Casey. And, I have watched DU hold that “stake” as Cindy wields the hammer.

I’ve learned why * is referred to as *---as well as Bushboy, Shrub, the chimp, cuckoobananas, et al.

I have enjoyed hanging around in the lounge with the “lounge lizards,” although I do more lurking than posting in those threads. And, those pandas really are cute.

I have been gently (and appreciatively) corrected when someone thought that a post or two has been a little “insensitive.” I promise, while I may post a link now and then, I will not ever copy the sick musings of “freepers” in a DU thread. (And, BTW—I now know what a freeper is---met several down through the years—now have a “handle” on them.)

And, best of all, I have seen the care and concern that is shown by people for others whom they don’t even know---well-wishing and positive action for people who have lost their jobs, a family member, a beloved pet…DUers of every stripe & creed are some the best folk in the world. We do miss you Andy! I'm sorry for the abuse you took at the hands of others (freepers mainly) who didn't know you.

I know this post is a long one, and probably only a few will read it, and I’m sure there’s much more I could have said—but, I just wanted to, on the occasion of post 1000—to say:

Thank you DU!

Rateyes