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2016 Postmortem

gratefultobelib

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12. Same story here. Don't know why I drifted away but it's been several years that I stayed away and

Reply to renie408 (Original post)

Sun Jul 31, 2016, 09:05 PM

Jul 2016

kinda forgot about DU. Then came Trump and I am terrified at the thought that he might win. My family are all Democrats and Hillary supporters, but frankly, they don't have the passion that I do. Fortunately I got back on DU with all these kindred spirits, and now I check in at least 4-5 times daily. I feel fairly hopeful, but still very worried.

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I love this place!! [View all] renie408 Jul 2016 OP

I've been gone the better part of a year and just came back a week or so ago. kestrel91316 Jul 2016 #1

The return has been wonderful katmondoo Jul 2016 #2

I can't remember why I drifted away before... renie408 Jul 2016 #4

Hiya! fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #3

Same here. lovemydog Jul 2016 #5

How nice to see somebody rave about the place! nolabear Jul 2016 #6

Thank you for sharing that! Yes, DU has been a good place to deal with the craziness lately. pnwmom Jul 2016 #7

Welcome 0nirevets Jul 2016 #8

This place is like the crazy Girlfriend/Boyfriend SCantiGOP Jul 2016 #9

Me too! Aristus Jul 2016 #10

How nice of you to say all those things! Yes, the DNC was inspiring and empowering... Hekate Jul 2016 #11

Same story here. Don't know why I drifted away but it's been several years that I stayed away and gratefultobelib Jul 2016 #12

Welcome back~ sheshe2 Jul 2016 #13