To DU members who understand the power of solidarity, this one's for you.

[NYC_SKP]

My 1000th post, that is.

I always enjoy and agree with your comments, so why not?

One thing I've learned during my short time here is that much of the recent division seems to come from the misperception or expectation (by a few) that progressives are a monolithic block.

Some of the surprises for me included learning that there is considerable support for the use of nuclear energy and for the second amendment.

This recent infighting and outrage so misses this important point; that we will find our greatest strength in celebrating what we have in common.

Conversely, our greatest weakness is that we often do not manage our differences very well, and the opposition takes advantage of it expertly.

These are principles that Barack Obama understands and is able to use with great expertise, I believe.

So, thank you for all of your great comments, and for your humor.

Cheers, DU members of faith and reason, this post is for you.

:toast:

[blondeatlast]

1. And I'M buying.

[NYC_SKP]

3. That's my second one this morning, (burp), Oh well, it's 12:00.

See what you did, you inspired me to write my first journal and give me two frothy brews....

[blondeatlast]

4. Sssh--we're in the same time zone but I won't tell--better restock the fridge

though before Mr. B@L gets home!

We went to Eutope 2 years ago and spent time in beautiful Prague and I can no longer drink any other beer, I just can't! :rofl:

[NYC_SKP]

6. Beers now, fancy drinks with umbrellas later?

[Egnever]

2. Sweet post grats on the 1k

if the other 999 were half as good as this one you are a welcome edition to this place in my book.

[vaberella]

5. Right back at ya!!

Unfortunately my qualm about the board is how disheartening it is to see the people who don't educate themselves on a topic however regurgitate news from various people because they "trust their source". It's one thing when the information is not readily available to trust a source and a completely other thing to give the topic the time and energy and think critically when before spouting other's thoughts.

Progressives?! A lot of the time I think not. Just talking heads that aren't GOP/Repubs/Cons/Neocons.

All in all respect.

[grantcart]

7. look forward to your future posts

[AllentownJake]

8. Congrats

and thank you for understanding and posting in that way.