I've been on DU for a good 12 straight years...

[MrScorpio]

And, I have to say, this is one of the times that I'm grateful for you guys. Just because this is a community, not just a bunch of people posting online.

It's a place where we all take the time to recognize each other's humanity. For me, I haven't seen a lot of other places like that. At least not to the extent to which is is here. I only have a few friends on Twitter and Tumblr, in spite of vast number of people I follow and those that follow me. Even on Facebook, aside from my actual extended family members and school associates there, it's not the same as it is here.

So for all of you, I leave you these words by Elie Wiesel in gratitude:



Thanks very much.

[FSogol]

1. K & R. n/t

[Cha]

2. Thank you, MrScorpio.. I saw that earlier and couldn't repost at the time.. but wanted to 'cause

it's so powerful!

[classof56]

3. K&R for truth.

Very powerful. Thanks for posting.

[TBF]

4. Solidarity. K&R nt

[Stellar]

5. hear, hear!

[sarge43]

6. Mr Scorpio, you're one of the people who makes DU a community.

No matter what you post, it always has the ring of truth

Thank you

[longship]

7. Well said, MrScorpio

And I certainly concur with your words, and Elie Wiesel's.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

8. Mr. Scorpio....

[zeemike]

9. Well I don't know what goes on at twitter and face book

Because I don't go there, but I have been here as long as you and I agree this is a community.
And over the years I have come to know many members of this community including you, and they do seem like a family...a digital one but family none the less.

And over the years I have been impressed with the intelligence of our comunity...and love reading the many posters here who really care and think about things deeply.

K&R.

[Cooley Hurd]

10. DU has been a touchstone of sanity for me as well..

The run up to the Iraq invasion; Terri Schiavo; Katrina; the list goes on.

[marions ghost]

33. ditto

--& touchstone of sanity during the whole Bu*h pResidency...

never forget.

[asjr]

11. "DU for 12 straight years"

When I read that I suddenly realized I have been on DU since 2002. I have heard that the older one becomes time becomes harder to catch. I believe it. I rarely post anymore but reading DU is always like having the family over for dinner and conversation. Thanks for giving us an Elie Wiesel goodie!

[Spazito]

12. Very powerful quote by Mr. Wiesel...

One much needed at this very sad and frustrating time.

Thanks for posting it.

[lovemydog]

13. Thank you MrScorpio

and all the good people who read and post here.

[Greybnk48]

14. K&R MrScorpio

12 times!

[rurallib]

15. you really captured the sentiment of the moment with that

I got to believe most on DU feel that way today.

[yuiyoshida]

16. Hugs for Mr. Scorpio

[kwassa]

17. But have you been on DU for a good 12 gay years?

[Skittles]

52. I have been on DU for 13 fabulous years

does that count?

[kwassa]

55. If it doesn't count then you'll kick my ass!

[Skittles]

57. YEE HAW!

[vkkv]

18. Hear! Hear!

Yes, D.U., thanks for being here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thank you for this wonderful quote, my dear MrScorpio...

I haven't been here as long as you have, but I too have felt the community spirit. It is a wonderful thing and I am grateful.

Long may you post!

[AlbertCat]

20. It's a place where we all take the time to recognize each other's humanity.

Yeah right. We "all"....

Must be why I was just "hidden" and called a homophobe..... even though I've been gay my whole life. I was called a queer by classmates in the 4th grade fer Christ sake! (I thought it meant "stupid" but my older sister pulled me aside and explained the meaning.)

There are plenty of people on here who apparently cannot read and who are (as per above) the lousiest arm chair psychologists on the planet.

I think the "we all" is a bit too encompassing.


Fortunately it's just a message board.

[NRaleighLiberal]

21. well stated. 10 years here. I was thinking the same thing last night when the verdict broke.

spent the next 3-4 hours here catching up, reading, weeping, fuming and sharing.

[niyad]

22. k and r for the truth. this has definitely been one of the times I remember why I come to DU--

was, as ever, impressed with the wealth of information available.

thank you for all you do.

[wryter2000]

23. Back atcha, Mr. S.

I always find your posts informative and wise.

[progressoid]

24. Great quote.

[Raine1967]

25. ~~~~ K & R ~~~~

Thank you, MrScorpio foe being here!

[ReRe]

26. K&R

And if there ever is a time when injustice is tolerated and we fail to protest, then we will know how it was to live in Germany in the lead up to WWII. Pure-T-Hell. I appreciate DU too, MrScorpio. Thank you and everyone else for putting up with my big mouth.

[jwirr]

27. I have blood family but when I want to talk to someone I come here - it is home. We all tend to

agree on many things and we take care if it is needed. I think I would go insane without all of you to give support. So I agree DU is our community. Thanks to people like you MrScopio.

[Hekate]

28. You are one of the remaining people who make it a community for me

Take care of yourself, Mr. Scorpio.

[Skidmore]

29. Well spoken and

well reasoned. If we don't stay united and stand for justice we will all fail.

[Gothmog]

30. Great poster

[love_katz]

31. Hugs to you, MrScorpio.

I needed this right now.

DU may not be a perfect community, but when stuff like the incredible injustice in Ferguson happens, we need each other .

Blessings to all.

[BumRushDaShow]

32. Excellent words of wisdom

[marions ghost]

34. with ya Mr S

we're all in this together...

[Lifelong Protester]

35. I mostly do a lot of K & R

but I do read what you write.

[WillyT]

36. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[olddots]

37. Mr.Scorpio

You are one of the reasons I keep coming back here .

[daleanime]

38. K&R....

Nice quote!

[N.Y. to Paris]

39. Bravo Scorp-ster!

I come on here every day, and have been for about the last five years...
There is heart here...truth here, and humor here....not only does this place
keep me informed, but I look forward to the comments, because of the
folks that are here, and all they have to offer, and you sir are definitely
at the top of that list....hats off, big time....

[calimary]

40. Hey MrScorpio! Many hugs to you.

I'm a little surprised during all this Ferguson coverage that the Dump-On-Obama marathon slowed up a little. How 'bout that.

Grim times. Times when I, too, need DU and all the people toward whom I feel great fondness and affection. DU has kept me sane and not feeling alone and isolated - since the early months of bush/cheney. I needed it badly then. I still need it now. Glad you're here. Your wisdom is always great to have, and to read.

[Generic Other]

41. Thank you for saying this

We have collectively weathered a few storms.

[Cadfael]

42. K&R

[cantbeserious]

43. K&R

eom

[arthritisR_US]

44. Your generosity of the spirit and its pearls

of wisdom are much appreciated, TY!

[HuckleB]

45. I've been here for just as long.

I wish I felt the same way. My impression is that DU has become very insular over time. Discussion is scuttled and evidence does not matter like it did when it first began. The vehement who do not care about evidence scare away those who do care about evidence, and far too many DUers stand on the sidelines allowing the anti-evidence crowd to take over, because they don't want to deal with conflict, and with ugly attacks.

It's nice to pretend that things are different than they are, but they're not.

I wish things were different. This place had a lot of promise, but the promise has dissolved.

[hfojvt]

46. I've been here ten years

If it's a family, it is not a very loving one.

[HuckleB]

48. And there is a lot of talking behind people's backs.

I've even been informed that some people have organized in attempts to get other posters banned.

[catbyte]

47. Amen, MrScorpio. I have been here since 2002, and all of you awesome folks have kept me

sane, supported me through some of the worst times of my life, then became a place of celebration too. I may not have a huge number of posts, but I never let a day go by without checking in. I love you all, even when we squabble. That's what family does, right?

[nomorenomore08]

49. You truly are one of the most valuable voices on DU. And I know I'm far from alone in that opinion.

[antiquie]

50. Thank you.

[polichick]

51. Amen.

[FailureToCommunicate]

53. So true, so true. Thanks for putting it into words.

[Wait Wut]

54. The feeling is mutual, dear Mr. Scorpio.

Your insight, compassion and ability to debate without hate is a gift to DU. Not to mention your humor and goofy ass.

[bobthedrummer]

56. Happy Thanksgiving MrScorpio K&R n/t