Barack Obama

During my late husband's illness, I was away from the site for a long time, and just got back a couple of years ago. (Had to re-register 'cause I forgot all my log-in info!) I couldn't believe the change. This is going to be a good fit. I think DU has lost too many good people (Nance Greggs comes to mind) because of the flaming, lack of respect, and demand for "our way or the highway" mentality that took over in the main forums. The "Obama is the same as Nixon" meme was the last straw for me. This place isn't Freeper land. Just like the RW loons who worship the 2nd Amendment and refuse to come to grips with the fact that it's NOT 1784 anymore, and guns aren't the single shot muskets the Founders were dealing with, keeping us safe from attacks can not be re-active...it must be pro-active. And unfortunately, sometimes that involves gathering information. When Reagan first took a meat ax to the 4th Amendment, those of us on this side of the aisle had to put up with "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about" (straight out of 1984!) I was having a lot of fun using that on my RW friends when they lit their hair on fire and ran around in circles. I never thought I'd have to tell people that on my side of the aisle. Nobody's personal calls, emails, etc. are being looked at unless the calls are going someplace that will raise a red flag.

But I'm preaching to the choir here...you guys rock!!!