Well guys, we're nearing the end, and I just wanted to thank all of you for all of the fun.

[Danger Mouse]

     We're in a great position right now...polls are looking great, and we've got McCain and Palin running scared.
Victory is within our grasp, and as long as we keep our eyes on the prize, tomorrow we will make HISTORY.

     All of that aside, I was originally a supporter of Kucinich, then Edwards, then Obama. We had some crazy times, fighting each other, tearing apart the boards, lighting blazing flames that the mods diligently kept putting out. Sigh. Good times.

     I made friends from enemies, and I saw some people I considered friends fall by the wayside and leave our company. We've had our ups and downs, our moments of joy and fear, of anger and frustration.
We watched the debates and conventions, we cheered on our guys, and cringed every time Mooselini opened her pie hole.


      ...and now it's almost over. I, for one, will miss it. I'll be glad it's over...but still I'll miss it. We're reaching the end of a fantastic story, one that our children will read in the history books...but there's no need to be sad that the story is ending.
A new one will begin in January, a new and better one, one of healing, growth, renewed strength, justice, and reconciliation. The story of America's return to greatness, under the direction of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

     Thank you, to all of the people who became friends this campaign season who I otherwise considered foes: BlooinBloo, BiBaby, sniffa, Bornaginhoolagin, many others. Shout outs to all y'alls. Thank you to all of the friends who put up with my inane or insane posting habits and those of you who provided encouragement.

More shout outs:
Bigtree, your picture threads were amazing. I always enjoyed them.
phringdumass, thanks for all your numbers crunching. Sorry if messed up your username. Same to you, grantcart.
FrenchieCat, thank you for your passion, same to you NanceGreggs.
The Magistrate, for being a badass mod with flair. :)
Starbucks Anarchist and XemaSab, I could always depend on you guys to be on my side through a lot of this craziness. It helped to be able to point a thread out to somebody and say 'Can you BELIEVE this shit?' and have somebody say 'Yeah, I KNOW!'
Piranha, for being so gracious.
BlooInBloo, for meeting pessimism with demeaning sarcasm, which keeps morale high and those of us with a mean streak laughing. :hi:
All of you guys, and many more, made this a crazy ride right to the very end.

     Thank you. All of you. Here's to (hopefully!!!) victory tomorrow, and the first step on the long road to recovery for our nation.
Just one question:

If we win...
Will we be Democratic Underground still?

[Happyhippychick]

1. Great post. We have truly become unified and it has been a privelege.

K&R

[Danger Mouse]

3. I agree. After the bitter primary infighting...

it was great to see us at last united in a common purpose.
It's been an honor to be fighting the good fight with these good people. :pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear Elrond Hubbard!

It has been quite a ride, hasn't it?

I am more than ready to have it over...

As long as we win, and we sure as hell should, I will rejoice!

I really really really hate uncertainty...



And yes, I think we should remain Democratic Underground!

We should never forget where we came from...

:hug:

[Danger Mouse]

4. Idle musing, my dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Of course it is important for us to remember our roots. Hopefully it'll make us better leaders.

[bdamomma]

5. this is my first time on DU to celebrate an election with you all

I wouldn't be anywhere else, thanks everyone.

[Danger Mouse]

6. Glad to have you aboard. I came just in time for the 06 elections...

but it was NOTHING like this!
When'd you join? :)

[bdamomma]

13. I think I joined DU in right after the 2004 election.

this is best place to be, very informative and nice to be around like minded people.

[Danger Mouse]

15. Seriously, it's been so easy to keep well-informed

hasn't it? :)

[Colobo]

7. Great post!

[Danger Mouse]

10. Thanks =)

[MadMaddie]

8. Elrond Hubbard thank you for saying that.!!

I feel the same as you do!

I would say we have become more than friends we have formed an extended family!!

:grouphug:

[Danger Mouse]

9. Yeah, it is like a big crazy family.

:grouphug: :cry:

[Guaranteed]

11. Hey- you're welcome.

:P

[Danger Mouse]

16. It's been fun.

:D

[goodgd_yall]

12. Nice post, EH

It has been fun. Stressful too, back in the primary days. Ugh, was I glad when those were over!
Yes, unity is a grand thing.

Thank you for your contributions to the board!

[Danger Mouse]

17. Thank you for your contributions as well

:hi: :pals: I know we've butted heads on more than a few occasions.

[goodgd_yall]

19. Yeah, I know

(butted heads) But you're a good guy and a devoted Democrat. :pals:

[GetTheRightVote]

14. I shout out to everyone who takes the time and votes for Obama the Dem candidate

It is your day in the sun to shine and vote in a historic election where a white older man does not win for once.

:bounce:

[Danger Mouse]

18. Seriously. Time to break the tradition ofold white guys!

:hi: :bounce: :toast: :yourock:

[Danger Mouse]

20. Morning kick...

and get out there and vote, folks! :D