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In reply to the discussion: I have been on DU for almost nine years now. [View all]Scruffy1
(3,257 posts)No, I don't post a lot, but certainly learn a lot from du members. Personally I think it is childish to get into on line arguments. No one ever one an argument. I have strong politcal beliefs that are the results of decades of reading,watching and being involved in politics. Othermembers might havr a different view points and we all could do better at respecting people we do not agree with. These are voices we can learn from. The Democratic Party has had schisms my whole life, but actually is much more united than they were when I was young and the Democrats had to rely on the Southern Bloc for a majority.
I get called to jury duty far too often. It seems like the internet brings out a snarkiness not found in every day person to person dealings.This ight is not huge, but I thinkit is very influential and I really miss a lot of people who have been driven off, but I think we will all be out in full force and need to learn to be more inclusive if we want to take back the house. Like you, I live in a very safe Democratic stronghold, and feel pretty helpless having very little to with swing districts, but I do what i can.
So, thanks from the other side of the river and keep posting.