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rurallib

(63,254 posts)
9. Welcome!
Sun Nov 6, 2016, 08:02 AM
Nov 2016

Many of us landed here in similar situations.

I am so hoping that the sun will be shining and the birds singing come Wednesday morning.

One thing about this board is that there are some super smart people here. Not are they all progressive, but they are also quite intelligent. It is like the best hangout ever.

If you love science, music, politics of course or just being informed here is the place to be.

And I know how you feel about your home state - I live in Iowa........

This site has become my salvation. [View all] Lindalouuu Nov 2016 OP
I know exactly how you feel, Lindalouuu.. Cha Nov 2016 #1
It'll happen! It's going to be okay. DU is my respite as well. Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #2
I feel exactly the same way. DU is my salvation dogindia Nov 2016 #3
Amen. NT anamnua Nov 2016 #4
Same in NC, plus absolutely no family to talk to. DU was a life-saver patricia92243 Nov 2016 #5
Glad you're here, Lindalouuu, and also glad Hortensis Nov 2016 #6
sam Wang since March for me Mary Mac Nov 2016 #8
Welcome! rurallib Nov 2016 #9
Thank you so much Living in Florida I know the feeling. Put both of these web sites on my favorite classykaren Nov 2016 #10
I feel the same way, and I've been here for years CanonRay Nov 2016 #11
So Glad To See You Write That Saywhat Nov 2016 #12
Welcome to DU! panader0 Nov 2016 #18
Me too greymattermom Nov 2016 #13
Welcome to DU, Lindalouuu! calimary Nov 2016 #14
Floridian here who has minor concerns, but is overall optimistic. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2016 #16
I share your optimistic feelings about our state. Lindalouuu Nov 2016 #19
They say as Hillsborough county goes...so goes the state of FL Lindalouuu Nov 2016 #21
I have a big intersection near my home with Trump sign wavers every evening.... Pacifist Patriot Nov 2016 #25
Welcome to DU LittleGirl Nov 2016 #17
This morning I was crying, thinking about the sheer scope of hatred in some people's hearts... -Steph- Nov 2016 #20
Wow. I agree totally. But I truly believe that love trumps hate. Lindalouuu Nov 2016 #22
Every morning I listen to this song to deal with my anxiety mfcorey1 Nov 2016 #23
Mine also BlueCollar Nov 2016 #24
So agree. lark Nov 2016 #26
I came here looking for an alternative to Dkos after realizing I didn't belong there. TonyPDX Nov 2016 #27
Escape Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #28
Welcome to DU, Lotusflower70! pnwmom Nov 2016 #29
Thank you Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #30
I remember that feeling librechik Nov 2016 #31
Welcome to DU. We've had one another up for a long time. Never like this though! nolabear Nov 2016 #34
Thank you one and all for the welcoming words and thoughts. Lindalouuu Nov 2016 #35
This place is home. texanwitch Nov 2016 #36
If I can share too bdamomma Nov 2016 #37
I'm so glad you feel this way Lindalouuu. lovemydog Nov 2016 #39
I'm thankful too! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #40
It's good to have you here. kstewart33 Nov 2016 #41
Careful. This site might become an addiction!! progressoid Nov 2016 #42
+1 uponit7771 Nov 2016 #43
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