Thank You to the Democratic Underground!

[Johnny2X2X]

I could not have gotten through the last 4 years without all of you! From the nightmare of 2016 election day, where DU got hacked and taken down, and every day in between through today I have found strength here. It's a very well informed and eternally optimistic group here.

We fought the good fight, we kept the faith, now enjoy the prize and celebrate today.

This place is filled with righteous keyboard warriors and local activists. Millions of posts across the internet originated here to fight the disinformation campaign. We volunteered locally, we raised a ton of cash, and we above all believed in the good of this country.

Today is a good day, enjoy it. Tomorrow is a brighter day with more work to do, but today belongs to us!

Than you to everyone!

[intrepidity]

1. Here, here!

And here, too!!

[Karadeniz]

2. You're speaking for us all!!!

[Walleye]

3. I associate myself with those remarks. 😄

[Zoonart]

4. Same here!

DU friends, you have saved my sanity. LY all!.

[DonaldsRump]

5. I totally agree

I never would have survived from November 2016 until today without DU. This site is filled with brilliant folks who are totally up to speed on just about everything, from politics to fixing a dishwasher!

This is a place where I get my news almost faster than any other place (cable or internet). And DUers helped me make sense of things I didn't understand, usually instantaneously, and at all hours of the day and night!

And the moderation by the Admins, the hosts, MIRT, and the jury system make it an extremely well-curated site that doesn't descend into madness, hate, or commercial spam. It keeps things on topic and really helps to dig very deep into a subject.

Love ya, DU and DUers! This is OUR incredibly special day!

[peasant one]

6. me too

Thanks DU you are almost the only way I read the news.

[Va Lefty]

7. Agree 100%

Thanks to all!

[M_Demo_M]

8. Been hovering around DU for 18 years now

It kept me sane through the Bush Era and the Trump nightmare. So thankful it's been there and continues to be there.

[lastlib]

9. I second this sentiment!

Surrounded as I am by tRumpers, I too have found sanctuary at DU. This progressive-democracy junkie could not have kept sane without the community of DU's fellow progs! We have endured much these past four years, but with hard work, devout faith in our beliefs, and common cause in justice and progress, we have resisted the onslaught of authoritarian fascism that seized our country. And we have overcome. There is still much to do. Many injustices remain, and the ideological virus that has sickened our nation still grips us, just as the biological one does. But I believe that the decency of our people, and our new leaders willdo much to break their grip.

Now back to work! Thanks, DU!

[Liberalboy]

10. 20 years for me...

I still remember finding this haven after the 2000 election. Thanks for everything, DU!

[AllaN01Bear]

35. me too.

[ailsagirl]

36. Me too

Something was clearly wrong— was it ever!!
That was my first exposure to a stolen election. Terrible!

[Lysol2020]

11. I've been lurking for over a year

but just signed up recently. I live in Chicago and can remember how the city was in so much pain the day after Trump won. I took the train to work and no one smiled, talked, and heads were low. Women, men, children, people of color, caucasians, old, young, wealthy, poor, etc were devastated. This may be a terrible comparison, but it felt like a prison sentence was handed down to people who care about others. This coming as our hometown hero Obama finished his second term. This feels so much better and I am happy for everyone!

[Skittles]

40. welcome to DU, Lysol2020

fellow Illinoisan here although my time there was limited (GI brat)

[superpatriotman]

12. You DU me proud!

You DU me right.
You DU me an honor.
Thanks, DU!

[thinkingagain]

13. So perfectaly said

Thank you for saying it way better than I ever could.

[LittleGirl]

14. I learn something new every day!

Love DU!

[ancianita]

15. Thank you, you said it all! Long may DU run!

[littlemissmartypants]

16. Kicked and recommended. ❤ nt

[rickford66]

17. 20 years here

[ad121rome]

18. Totally agree

I hope everyone enjoys the moment and revels in the Biden/Harris win and inauguration. Please keep in mind that we need to keep this string of Democrat victories going. Don’t relax, volunteer and contribute what you can. Encourage others too. Enjoy the win, share the love.

[Mad_Dem_X]

19. Yes! Many thanks, DU

for keeping us all sane during the last 4 years!

[malaise]

20. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

Rec

[world wide wally]

21. I have been thinking that for the past few days

[Politicub]

22. Love all around!

[MyNameGoesHere]

23. Fuck yeah! Shit damn crap balls tits cock!

[japple]

24. I couldn't have made it thru the past 20 years without you. The Bush years were hard, but not as

hard as the past 4 years. 2004, the year I lost my husband was hard. My late husband would have been thrilled to have Joe Biden as president. He was a big supporter of Howard Dean and was disappointed at what happened with Dr. Dean's candidacy.

Thank you, DU, all of those who have given their time and talent over the years to help create this space for us to meet. Love to you from the bottom of my heart.

[PirateRo]

25. You speak for me as well

Only I date myself to the shrub. DU was everything you said back then, too.

[Dem2theMax]

26. I wholeheartedly agree.

Personally, I would be lost without Democratic Underground.

And I'm so glad we all have each other!

[PatrickforO]

27. Yes, the support on this site has helped me through it, for sure.

Now, thank God, we have a REAL president, a REAL vice president, and on the way to a really strong cabinet.

[Johnny2X2X]

28. DU being attacked in 2016 was traumatic

We had to go through that horror alone. It was the worst day and we didn’t have each other to lean on.

[ailsagirl]

31. That was frightening

I was on DU and at precisely 1:00 Pacific, the whole screen suddenly seemed to melt. I was surprised but hoped that it was just some glitch. Sadly...

[AllaN01Bear]

32. i was on du when it happend . ugh.

[anamnua]

37. Very true.

When we badly needed a crutch Russian hacking made sure it wasn't there. That was a time of grinding demoralization which DU did much to soothe when it came on again.

[ailsagirl]

29. So true!!!

[Mr. Evil]

33. DU simply kicks ass!

I couldn't have said it better, Johnny. Happy Birthday DU! The internet's choice for humanity and truth!

[Evolve Dammit]

34. Well said. Cheers to all DU'ers! The end of an error!

[Jay25]

38. Very true and well said.

[overleft]

39. Well said. Without DU the last 4 years I may have went bonkers. Thank You!!!!