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peacebuzzard

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8. DU has always been what the intent was : a place to seek news and compare notes

Reply to Sparkly (Original post)

Mon Mar 11, 2024, 12:04 AM

Mar 11

So glad it happened and was able to stay, thrive and survive. Yes, 20 years plus went fast forward. So glad we could meet up online now and then! In a world full of inconsistencies this has been the place to try to figure it out. Thanks to all!

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The 20-year DU Anniversaries (a little history?) [View all] Sparkly Mar 10 OP

THANKS, Sparkly! elleng Mar 10 #1

Yes, that was about you, elleng! Sparkly Mar 10 #2

Never rebellious, MAYBE improbable! elleng Mar 10 #3

That seems like a lifetime ago. William769 Mar 10 #4

I will be making a toast to DU here since I think this is my 19th anniversary! PurgedVoter Mar 10 #5

Looks like it's your 19th!!! Sparkly Mar 10 #6

Been here a long time I_UndergroundPanther Mar 10 #7

"Shock and Awe" was in March 2003 when the Iraq War started. keopeli Mar 11 #14

Thanks 21 years I_UndergroundPanther Mar 11 #17

Right?! My 21st DU-versary was last Oct 31. It boggles my mind! I was such a baby! LOL!!! keopeli Mar 11 #21

A picture from Iraq, 20 years later. Jim__ Mar 11 #35

Shock and awe was 2003. blm Mar 11 #15

May 31, 2003 Kali Mar 11 #16

DU has always been what the intent was : a place to seek news and compare notes peacebuzzard Mar 11 #8

Happy 20th! Tree Lady Mar 11 #9

Happy 20th year at DU, Sparkly! Cha Mar 11 #10

Thanks, Cha! Sparkly Mar 11 #24

It was a light at the end of a tunnel for me. bluesbassman Mar 11 #11

Indeed! Sparkly Mar 11 #25

HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY 🎉🥳🌹 Raine Mar 11 #12

Thanks, Raine! Sparkly Mar 11 #26

Early Happy 20th DUnniversary! Here's to the next 20! niyad Mar 11 #13

Thanks, niyad! Sparkly Mar 11 #27

I came to DU thru Bartcop... Blue 808 Mar 11 #18

I remember it well! Sparkly Mar 11 #28

Holy shit, has it been that long? edbermac Mar 11 #19

Right?!?!! Sparkly Mar 11 #29

Great OP malaise Mar 11 #20

Happy 20th Sparkly! Mine was on March 8. I livetohike Mar 11 #22

A belated Happy 20th DUnniversary to you, as well. niyad Mar 11 #30

Thanks! Sparkly Mar 11 #31

20 Years Tomorrow For You ProfessorGAC Mar 11 #23

Thanks, Professor! Sparkly Mar 11 #32

I joined DU April 5, 2004 LetMyPeopleVote Mar 11 #33

'The "Shrub" administration seemed as threatening then as the orange menace seems now.' Gore1FL Mar 11 #34

I just can't believe it's been that long mike_c Mar 11 #36

Been here since August 29, 2001 bif Mar 11 #37