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calimary

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12. I did what you did, DFW. Took some time away back in August.
Sun Jul 24, 2016, 11:57 AM
Jul 2016

I'm back now, too. And it's a lot more like the DU I remembered so fondly - where the comradeship was warm and inclusive, and the discussion was scintillating and sometimes most educational (in a good way)! Glad you're back. I'm glad I'm back, too. But it was VERY helpful and healing to step away for awhile.

We're so much better here when we're not at each other's throats. And we all recognize the REAL enemy - the common enemy we all share.

I think you figured it out pretty well! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2016 #1
Thanks, Rhiannon! DFW Jul 2016 #20
You certainly need some "down time," and that wouldn't be much of a vacation, Rhiannon12866 Jul 2016 #53
Your voice was definitely missed TexasProgresive Jul 2016 #2
Thanks, TP! DFW Jul 2016 #21
Welcome back malaise Jul 2016 #3
new rules and new jury system seems to be working. mopinko Jul 2016 #4
WB, DFW! femmocrat Jul 2016 #5
So I see DFW Jul 2016 #22
Missed you. Very much. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #6
Thanks for the sentiment! DFW Jul 2016 #23
Hi. KMOD Jul 2016 #7
Thanks, KMOD! DFW Jul 2016 #24
Just got here. Good crowd. Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #8
It usually is DFW Jul 2016 #25
Hidee-Ho DFW denbot Jul 2016 #9
Hidee-Ho back! DFW Jul 2016 #27
Great to see you back. panader0 Jul 2016 #10
That is one poisonous yam we are confronting DFW Jul 2016 #28
Hi DFW, I'm glad to have you back. I appreciate your world view, and your "insider" view here, too. NBachers Jul 2016 #11
Glad to be back DFW Jul 2016 #29
I did what you did, DFW. Took some time away back in August. calimary Jul 2016 #12
I got the impression that many lost sight of that DFW Jul 2016 #37
Hell, wonder how many of us DUers are even old enough to remember Pogo? calimary Jul 2016 #46
I remember Pogo quite fondly myself! Hekate Jul 2016 #49
I've been reviving the Top 10 Conservative Idiots: Initech Jul 2016 #13
And doing an awesome job! AwakeAtLast Jul 2016 #15
Second that. Took me some time to read every line. Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #19
Welcome back, DFW gademocrat7 Jul 2016 #14
Hey stranger! Was thinking of you lots with all the attacks in France and Germany riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #16
Yeah, a lot of that stuff was happening right under my nose DFW Jul 2016 #30
Great to see your posts again! AwakeAtLast Jul 2016 #17
I'll be watching from afar. DFW Jul 2016 #31
I was gone too, named Teacher of the Year, then fired when I said I was gay in public. DonRedwood Jul 2016 #18
Good to see you here DFW Jul 2016 #32
Glad to have you back. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #33
Welcome back! I just came back a few days ago after a similar long hiatus. kestrel91316 Jul 2016 #26
Yeah, I remember 2008 DFW Jul 2016 #34
Missed your posts and perspective! Great to see you back. emulatorloo Jul 2016 #35
Just another voice to welcome you back. Boomerproud Jul 2016 #36
Thanks for that! DFW Jul 2016 #38
Welcome back DFW! I am also at the Cape, beautiful day isn't it? seaglass Jul 2016 #39
A fabulous day! DFW Jul 2016 #40
We'll try not to burn SoCal down before you get here pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #42
That's very generous of you, much appreciated! DFW Jul 2016 #43
We will support our nominee and we will WIN! pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #54
You know I had to log in to say HI!!! Peacetrain Jul 2016 #41
That is vital DFW Jul 2016 #44
Good time to come back, welcome back. Rex Jul 2016 #45
Well, I got into some poison ivy. progressoid Jul 2016 #47
I debarked to an alternate friendly site for awhile, but I knew I'd be back this time... Hekate Jul 2016 #48
Those who leave here when miffed over a slight usually return pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #50
It was the sheer overall toxicity, that transcended the personal... Hekate Jul 2016 #51
That is exactly why I did NOT bother with a GBCW message DFW Jul 2016 #56
Glad you're back, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2016 #52
It was time, dear Peggy DFW Jul 2016 #57
We are eagerly anticipating your most welcome visit! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2016 #59
This site is only "underground" when repubs are in power yodermon Jul 2016 #55
As long as they have the power to thwart our agenda...... DFW Jul 2016 #58
Welcome back! smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #60
It is VERY much on their radar! DFW Jul 2016 #61
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