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PJMcK

(25,219 posts) Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:01 PM Jun 5

Well, how time has passed

Although I had been reading DU since 2001, I didn't join until 20 years ago today. Thanks to Skinner, EarlG and Elad as well as the many members and posters who have helped make this a safe haven for all Democrats. DU is the best discussion site on the internet, in my opinion.

Every day I read this site and try to contribute when I think I have something cogent to contribute. I plan to make an anniversary gift to DU as a tribute to everyone here.

Thank you!

ETA: https://democraticunderground.com/10182322293 / Added Elad's name.

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Well, how time has passed (Original Post) PJMcK Jun 5 OP

Congrats!! DeeDeeNY Jun 5 #1

I , too, thought W was the end of the Republican party PJMcK Jun 5 #5

Happy DUversary! SheltieLover Jun 5 #2

Gracias! (n/t) PJMcK Jun 5 #6

Hey, I like that! calimary Jun 5 #16

Feel free to use it too! SheltieLover Jun 5 #18

Congratulations 🎉👏 MustLoveBeagles Jun 5 #3

Thanks PJMcK Jun 5 #4

You too MustLoveBeagles Jun 5 #9

I've been here since 2002. DU kept me sane and still does. Polly Hennessey Jun 5 #7

It's hard to give up my optimism PJMcK Jun 5 #8

Do what I do instead. I don't wait 'till I have sumpthin cogent..... 3Hotdogs Jun 5 #10

Ha! PJMcK Jun 5 #11

Congrats! Bristlecone Jun 5 #12

Elad, thanks! PJMcK Jun 5 #14

Congrats PJMcK! lastlib Jun 5 #13

You're right and I edited the OP PJMcK Jun 5 #15

Congrats my friend malaise Jun 5 #17

Thank you, my pellucidly clear amigo! (n/t) PJMcK Jun 7 #20

LOL malaise Jun 7 #22

Congratulations, PJMcK.. Permanut Jun 5 #19

Gracias PJMcK Jun 7 #21

DeeDeeNY

(3,979 posts)

1. Congrats!!

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:05 PM

Jun 5

I joined a month after you. I think back on how clueless I was at the time to worry that W would be our worst president ever!!

PJMcK

(25,219 posts)

5. I , too, thought W was the end of the Republican party

Reply to DeeDeeNY (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:18 PM

Jun 5

How wrong we were!

Actually, look at this list of miscreants:

Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
George H.W. Bush
George W. Bush
Donald Trump

Talk about a downward curve!

Anyway, my one month early best wishes and have an enjoyable weekend.

SheltieLover

(82,598 posts)

2. Happy DUversary!

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:05 PM

Jun 5

PJMcK

(25,219 posts)

6. Gracias! (n/t)

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:18 PM

Jun 5

calimary

(91,427 posts)

16. Hey, I like that!

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 07:23 PM

Jun 5

Good stuff, (and hugs) SheltieLover!

And big hugs to YOU, TOO, PJMcK!!!

SheltieLover

(82,598 posts)

18. Feel free to use it too!

Reply to calimary (Reply #16)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 07:27 PM

Jun 5

Hugs back at you.

MustLoveBeagles

(18,281 posts)

3. Congratulations 🎉👏

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:11 PM

Jun 5

I've read it since the beginning but didn't join until the end of 2017.

PJMcK

(25,219 posts)

4. Thanks

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Reply #3)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:14 PM

Jun 5

When I started visiting this site, I hadn't learned how the internet, security, etc. worked so it took me a few years to get it.

Enjoy the weekend!

MustLoveBeagles

(18,281 posts)

9. You too

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #4)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 06:19 PM

Jun 5

Have fun

Polly Hennessey

(9,049 posts)

7. I've been here since 2002. DU kept me sane and still does.

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 05:54 PM

Jun 5

Love your dinner time postings. Well, here we are and it is worse than we could have imagined.

PJMcK

(25,219 posts)

8. It's hard to give up my optimism

Reply to Polly Hennessey (Reply #7)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 06:01 PM

Jun 5

It's a quality I was raised with and although my wife calls me a Pollyanna, I am almost always hopeful.

DU helps me realize that MAGA is a minimal force albeit a loud one. It keeps me grounded, too.

Thanks for your comment and I hope you eat well this weekend!