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102. I really got engaged in politics around the 2008 election season during a rough patch in life.

Mon Aug 10, 2020, 03:08 PM

Aug 2020

I was enraged with Bush/Chenny after 9/11 the Iraq and Afghanistan. I was so excited to think Obama could be President and things as a whole could be better. I got tired of yelling at the TV and all the misinformation to say the least. Then I found DU and finally a place to get information, opinions from like minded people. The info, links provided and sources to find the truth in most cases was a godsend and have been here ever since. A sincere thank you and all involved for giving a place to go and to occasionally spout my thoughts. Best of luck to you you and to all involved.

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I really got engaged in politics around the 2008 election season during a rough patch in life. kacekwl Aug 2020 #102

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Nearly 20 years. Mz Pip Aug 2020 #267

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Speechless... OhioChick Aug 2020 #338

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Thank God it went to EarlG! My heart stopped when I read your first sentences, Rabrrrrrr Aug 2020 #383

It's a good day to let your Berserker self loose, perhaps? hunter Aug 2020 #384

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Every morning* for the past 12 years I have come to this page secondwind Aug 2020 #388

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Skinner you bastard... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #390

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