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I started out doing the read-only thing on DU, 'way before registration was required. My thought was to avoid controversy/contention/bickering but I've seen so much of that here over time that it's become normalized for me. I have a strong reliance on facts and sometimes those facts overlap with my opinions and I'll stand up for both facts and opinions.
I'm an old guy and I have lots of experience. That doesn't necessarily translate into wisdom but
survivability should be a clue that I've done a few things right and have been lucky a few times.
From my age 2 to age 6 I was with my parents and sister in West Pakistan, now Pakistan. That was a good experience and taught me a lot about other people, society and religion. During my time there I never felt threatened and have many fond memories.
I like to maintain perspective and a sense of humor helps me do that. My main influence is in
one-on-one contacts. I think the large majority of people in the world are ok or at least neutral. Very few people have the stamina to maintain the high levels of hate we see. That's good and bad but it's a hard fight. Still, it's a worthwhile fight.
While I'm set in my ways, I think they're good ways. At least they work for me and I look forward to hearing what works for others. I've been around the world and 99% of the people I've met I have judged to be good or at least neutral so since we have the majority let's kick ass and take names!
I look forward to my expanded role on the DU website!
samnsara
(17,570 posts)vsrazdem
(2,176 posts)WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)SWBTATTReg
(21,859 posts)site (DU) wholeheartedly and with open arms. Yeah, sure the discussions can be intense, but we are intense people out here in DU. Again, welcome.
handmade34
(22,755 posts)happybird
(4,515 posts)mercuryblues
(14,491 posts)then you know about the primary wars. Keeping your sense of humor is paramount.
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)that Paramount was a movie studio! Isn't it a cruel twist of fate that we all fought the good primary fight in '16 and then Trump The Grinch stole it?
Yonnie3
(17,376 posts)and thanks for all those DU recs you've given my posts. They were noticed.
FM123
(10,050 posts)badhair77
(4,191 posts)I lurked for a long time and I now try to avoid the bickering back and forth. Id rather just have an exchange of ideas. Ok, I do complain from time to time. Only after DU was down after the 2016 election did I realize how much I relied on it.
TruckFump
(5,812 posts)I am pretty much a Newbie myself.
JDC
(10,081 posts)Welcome.
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)but I maintain equal chile opportunity and accept red or both/Christmas tree! I've lived longer here in the "Q" than anywhere else in my whole life...
I am in Barellas Coffee House every 2-3 weeks. I land, get my rental and head there straight away.
Welcome again.
blm
(112,919 posts)👋🏼
bluestarone
(16,720 posts)Hope you love this site like i do!! Lots of GREAT people and ideas here!!
rurallib
(62,344 posts)but you only live once!
May you, I and all the others here keep our good health so we can enjoy the day that Benedict Donald is marched into his own personal space at Leavenworth.
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)personal space could be under a bridge in El Paso. I'm flexible concerning his accommodations!
Skinner
(63,645 posts)backtoblue
(11,323 posts)world wide wally
(21,719 posts)KT2000
(20,544 posts)primary season - fun times!!
Mountain Mule
(1,002 posts)Everyone thinks I'm a newbie too because I tend to read more than I do post. Now that the primaries are upon us, I'm trying to become more active. And couldn't agree more with what you posted! I have to think that people are mostly decent, but sometimes you do have to wonder, and I'm better at one on one myself!
Tribalceltic
(1,000 posts)I'm usually a quiet guy anyway, it took me ten years of paranoid lurking to even register.
Mr. Evil
(2,746 posts)I too, believe that most people, regardless of where they're from, are basically good people. Most just want the opportunity to live their one life on this planet with relatively few adverse life altering or stressful environments forced upon them. But, in this present environment, we can't have here because of cruel, indifferent shitbags like Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. It's beyond time for the likes of them to start feeling much more stress than they're accustomed to.
Post often and prosper! _\//
JHB
(37,128 posts)The Wielding Truth
(11,411 posts)kentuck
(110,950 posts)WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)I've been here for a very long time and I find this is great board with great people. The primaries can get really heated, but we are still here with the intent of focusing on the best democratic candidates in the country.
Sogo
(4,963 posts)I find the discussions here very informative and much more civilized compared to other forums I've been on that included Trumpsters. Man, they are nasty!
Ananda62
(256 posts)Hi, I. only learned about DU in 2015. Eventually I registered, but still dont post much. I enjoy reading the threads and am heartened by the thoughtful and intelligent comments.
Karadeniz
(22,270 posts)I can, however, manage replies, so that's where you'll find me. ❤
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)in posts and replies, a balance that would be lacking without both!
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)because for sure I've seen many of your Recs.
So nice to meet you at last!
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)If only our Democratic candidates would function with such regard for one another!
Blue1963
(77 posts)I lurked for 8 years then registered during Obama admin, read here everyday but rarely post.