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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis is my post # 90,000!
It took almost 18 years for me to get to this point. (Member since: Tue Nov 9, 2004, 05:03 PM)
It has been a lot of fun. There have been a few surgeries that slowed me down. Three shoulder and two hand.
Speaking of health, I continue to use trazadone for my Frontotemporal Degeneration. In December of 2013 I was told I have FTD and probably had two years of quality life left. FTD is the most common form of dementia for people under age 60. I'll be 66 in January. Each FTD patient time line is different. I'm one of the fortunate ones.
I'm most proud of three things. I started the Labor Group that was later named after me. I'm not as active there since I retired. Raising over 2.4 million dollars for President Biden is another source of pride. I continue to be a host on the DU.
Because of my FTD, odds are I won't be here 18 years from now. That doesn't mean I won't try. I've made a few mistakes here because of my FTD. I'm Sorry.
The DU is the first thing I do in the morning after I take the dogs out. It is usually about the last thing I do at night.
I love this place and it shows.
Peace.
Omaha Steve A.K.A. OS
walkingman
(8,534 posts)2naSalit
(93,315 posts)You're fixture at DU! And our, seems like, dedicated public servant in that you keep us informed about labor issues as well as elections and nobody does more campaign fundraising/organizing on this site.
Biophilic
(4,970 posts)Ive only been here a few years and really appreciate you long term active members. Thank you.
rubbersole
(8,687 posts)Thank you.
ProfessorGAC
(70,510 posts)gademocrat7
(11,206 posts)You are an incredibly hard working man. I appreciate all your efforts on DU.💙👏
underpants
(187,219 posts)Thank you. You bring labor back into everyones consciousness every day. My wifes family was made by the railroad in terms of their life quality having been in the union.
Im glad you are personally doing well. Love you brother.
livetohike
(23,037 posts)Really appreciate your efforts .
FalloutShelter
(12,829 posts)For everything you do for this community!
secondwind
(16,903 posts)sinkingfeeling
(53,205 posts)BumRushDaShow
(143,998 posts)Looking forward to 100K!!!!
Docreed2003
(17,870 posts)bronxiteforever
(9,545 posts)You post information whether it is good or bad and in this world of darkness, the only is light is truth. So truth seeker and warrior you are
I truly wish you the best in the years to come.
Bronxiteforever
twodogsbarking
(12,265 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)Keeping track of and posting the donations to act blue is a daily chore during the elections.
Hang in there, you are needed here. By the way, if you hadn't mentioned your FTD years ago,
no one would have noticed. Thanks Steve.
samplegirl
(12,133 posts)All the best to you. We need more devoted Democrats such as yourself.
If everyone just did a little something to help our party out things would be different.
Ive went and circulated for petitions this year. Placed signs,
went to fundraisers.
Ive been active in my party for 18 years as well.
Keep up the good work your a gem!
berniesandersmittens
(11,712 posts)lark
(24,325 posts)FTD sounds scary but you are doing so well - so awesome. Keep on trucking, long as you can.
3Hotdogs
(13,532 posts)on one of my posts. That was several years ago.
I hope you continue to be one of the "lucky ones."
liberal N proud
(60,972 posts)Sounds like you have made a difference in many areas of your life.
When I see your post, I always click on it.
Maybe it was the Omaha thing, I grew up in Western Iowa and lived in NW Missouri for more than 20 years. Enjoy your posts.
Tommymac
(7,334 posts)The World is a less hurtful place do to your efforts Omaha Steve!
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Me: Member since: Wed Nov 10, 2004, 05:24 PM
(I joined DU when the John Kerry Campaign Forums went black.
It was a very sad time. I am still a tad pissed at the Kerry Campaign for taking donations for a legal effort to protect the vote (I gave $100 I could hardly afford at the time), but they never did anything afaik, and I still do not know what the funds were used for. To this day I believe a full non-partisan investigation into Ohio that year would have yielded the fruits of corruption.)
Wounded Bear
(60,810 posts)and I wish you well.
Tender hopper
(61 posts)Thank you for all the hard work you've done over the years to support this community and through it, this nation. You have helped make this board the great site that it is today.
And yes, I think it's long past time to wrest back the term patriot from the seditious pseudo fascist thugs who make up much of the opposition these days.
I know you, much better than you know me. I'm kind of a "Bizzarro Steve". You have : 90,000 posts while I'd be exaggerating to say I have 9 and yet this has been my favorite board for close to 15 years. I hope this accentuates how great your accomplishment is.
Thanks,
Bob
niyad
(120,593 posts)on DU. Thank you for all you do. We are all so very glad that you are beating the odds. May that continue.
SheltieLover
(60,128 posts)You are an incredible person & a fixture -- a DU treasure!
I'm so happy to hear your medication is working so well for you.
I appreciate all you do here, mamaging Act Blue & reporting on that activity, overseeing your Labor Group, hosting, & answering pms. Thank you for all your hard work!
I am looking forward to the next 90k of your posts!
dameatball
(7,603 posts)provide. Thanks for walking the walk.
duhneece
(4,261 posts)Then, to recruit others to run in our Cowboys for Trump, bug-effing, right wing county.
You inspire others to give because you give so much.
Thank you for your generous soul.
judesedit
(4,514 posts)I also want to let you know there is a book called "Your Body Believes Every Word You Say". It has helped me change my words and thoughts for positive results. If you check it out, you may be posting here for 18 years and beyond. The more you know...
AmBlue
(3,444 posts)And thank you for all you do here!
Fla Dem
(25,851 posts)A member for 6,557 days you averaged13 posts a day and are almost celebrating your 23rd anniversary.
WTG OMAHO STEVE!!!
Evolve Dammit
(19,033 posts)Stuart G
(38,726 posts)highplainsdem
(52,784 posts)May you continue to beat the odds and stay as healthy as possible for many more years!
MyMission
(2,000 posts)Congratulations.
And thank you for all your efforts!
pandr32
(12,260 posts)Also on all your accomplishments. We benefit.
markie
(22,940 posts)Niagara
(9,842 posts)Congratulations!
crickets
(26,148 posts)I'm glad you're doing so well, and thank you for all of the work you do here at DU!
TdeV
(160 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(155,396 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(36,614 posts)Thanks for keeping the donation links visible!
FakeNoose
(35,980 posts)You win the award today!