I recently made my 10th post
I've been reading Democratic Underground off and on since about the time of the Iraq invasion by the USA. Finally decided to make some posts because of this you know time we're living in is quite extreme and wanted to share.
Hope everyone is doing okay
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And we're all as unsettled as you are, so you'll find support - and ideas - here! 
we need all the help we can get!
We are doing the best we can in these times, I hope you are okay as well.
We need more voices.
I did what you did. Lurked for about 12 years, then couldn't help myself and jumped in.
I will warn you, though. This place is addicting! 
you were already at 17 posts. If you maintain that pace, you'll reach 100,000 posts by August 18th, 2026.
I'll show my work below:
Welcome to the DU!
Glad you've come aboard, TooMuchTelly!
That's a Ticonderoga Class Missile Cruiser, son
Nice to have you aboard
