Hello

[TheMightyFavog]

Hi, I'm JonathanChance, I'm 23, form Coleman, WI and I'm a student at UW-Marinette. I'm going to finally transfer out to UW-Stevens Point next fall and major in either Theatre Arts or Broadcasting. I'm a Capricorn, I share my Bithday with Benjamin Franklin, Eartha Kitt, and James Earl Jones, I'm a member of The Marinette County Democratic Party, I play in the World's Largest Radio Trivia Contest in Stevens Point, WI every year for team that consistentley places in the top ten, (out of a field of approximatley 500 teams each year) I'm a fan of Tom Tomorrow, Styx, (Judging by my name, you probably were able to guess that) Tolkien, Patrick O'Brian, The Royal Navy, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Drinking, (what college student isn't, eh?) DU's Idiots List. Some of you may even know me form the other boards I frequent, such as The Internet Infidels, Fark, (Where I host a little game called Guess the Obscure European Car) and Wilwheaton.net There I think i've covered just abput everything...


Now what's this i hear about an initiation ceremony? :P

[JVS]

1. Hello right back at you. Welcome to DU

[GOPisEvil]

2. Welcome Underground!

:hi:

[arwalden]

3. Welcome To DU, Mr. Chance.

== Allen

[TXlib]

4. Initiation ceremony

It involves VelmaD, handcuffs, and a bullwhip.

Be afraid. :scared:

Welcome to DU.

[goobergunch]

8. I never got that....

so I probably shouldn't be saying anything. :scared:

[wysimdnwyg]

21. Ooh, that sounds like fun!

I feel deprived!
:spank:

[VelmaD]

27. I'll get to you eventually...

I'm almost as far behind as that guy who runs the DU Gallery. *sigh* ;-)

[wysimdnwyg]

32. Oh goody!

I can hardly wait!!!:spank:

[VelmaD]

25. Can't trust you with any of our DU secrets

Next thing you know you'll be telling them all about the secret handshake.

:spank:

[wryter2000]

5. Welcome

Welcome from a white-haired old lady in Oaktown. :hi:

[goobergunch]

6. Welcome to DU, JonathanChance!

:hi:

[La_Serpiente]

Bienvenidos

al websitio "Democratic Underground". Espero que te diviertas aqui. :-) :cheers:

[TheMightyFavog]

12. Wie bitte?

Wie bitte? Ich verstehe Spanisch nicht.

[northzax]

7. wahoo! a rookie!

get the whipped cream, confederate flag and the inflatable Elvis, boys and girls, we gots us a live one!

welcome home.

[TXvote]

9. Welcome to DU

So, besides being a member, what is your particular democracy passion?

They put an end to the collective spanking, so you might have to initiate yerself (wink wink)

Peace,
Teresa
www.votervirgin.com

[TheMightyFavog]

19. Well...

I'm into First Amendment issues, particualrly Church-state seperation and free speech, (in fact, you can check out a thread in the civil rights forum about a display of documents put up by a right-wing organization), I hate Dumbya with a passion, I really want to see my state assemblyman and Assembly speaker John Gard (R-Sun Parari... I mean Peshtigo) booted out of office, I feel that the Gröpenfuhrer out in California is well, not the best qualified man for the job. Even though, I'm straight, i support gay rights, and really applauded the Lawrence decision this summer (even though O'Connor's vote lost me 200 bucks in a Supreme Court Pool I used to take place in.) That's it for now.

[TheMightyFavog]

24. Another thing...

I also have a bone to pick with the republicans in my county. I used to be a member of an improv group. One night, I made fun of Dumbya, (I admit, some of the cracks were below the belt.) and the audience bitched and moaned to our director and the owner of the restaraunt we played at, they never laughed at any of my stuff, and eventually pressured our director to shitcan me. What really chafes my ass, is that had it been Clinton I was making fun of, this would never have happened. :mad:

[kmla]

10. Hey there right back atcha....

The initiation ceremony is a piece o' cake.


But if you hear the bleating of sheep, run the other way. Quickly. It means you've entered the Free Republic Chat room by mistake, and they are gearing up for the new pledge class....

[soleft]

11. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[buddhamama]

13. Welcome To DU, JonathanChance!

I am a Capricorn too.

Glad to have you with us :toast:

[Bunny]

14. Welcome!

Glad to have you here! The secret swearing-in ceremonies occur at 3:00 AM every Tuesday morning. Be sure you are here for the next one or you will be blackballed!

[hlthe2b]

15. Hey, Hey, JonathanChance

Welcome to the club! Now get to work, defeating Bush (LOL)
:toast:

[SoCalDem]

16. Initiation... hmmmm I think it involves removing your pants

so skittles can KICK YOUR ASS :evilgrin:

[Nlighten1]

Welcome to DU!

[grannylib]

17. Quite the intro; welcome to DU!

[Booberdawg]

18. Welcome to DU Jonathan

:toast:

The initiation ceremony has something to do with thongs and yaks, but you'll find out soon enough.;-)

[TheMightyFavog]

20. Forgot to mention...

I like the Packers, (although it's high time Favre retired, IMHO.), I like the Brewers (Yes, there are actual Brewers fans out there. We hate the Seligs and 90% of the fdront office HOW THE FARK COULD YOU ASS CANTALOUPES CUT PAYROLL AND GET RID OF THE BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM, THE VERY REASON WE COME AND PUT OUR BUTTS IN THE SEATS OF YOUR PRECIOUS MILLER PARK?????? GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (sorry about the shouting bit, just comes with the territory being a Brewers fan, but we still love our Brew Crew) I like the Red Wings, I rooted for England FC and Eire FC during the Wolrd Cup (and, the USA during the Germany game.)

[wysimdnwyg]

22. Welcome, Senor Chance!

[THUNDER HANDS]

23. welcome

:hi:

[guitar man]

26. Welcome to the madness!!!!!!

:)

[VOX]

28. Hey, welcome to DU, JonathanC!!!

Looking forward to you posts -- based upon your resume, looks like you'll keep the Lounge hopping!

All best to you -- :toast:

[HEyHEY]

29. Welcome to the big show

:-)

[never cry wolf]

30. Welcome to DU Monseur Chance...

Enjoy the initiation rites and above all else, remember to avoid anything written here by a member called WilliamPitt.

:hi:

[TheMightyFavog]

31. Why?

[VelmaD]

35. Pay no attention...

to steviet...go read Will's stuff and then decide for yourself whether you think he's brilliant or an egomaniac.

[never cry wolf]

38. He will turn you to the dark side

just kidding of course. Will is a fixture here and a marveloussly talented writer. Check him out at www.truthout.com.

[amandae]

33. Welcome to DU!!!

:hi: :pals: :hi:

Couldn't have found a better group to join! Can't wait to hear more from you :-)

:hi: :pals: :hi:

[matcom]

34. Welcome to the dark side buddy!

glad to have you aboard friend :hi:

[ComerPerro]

36. It is imperative that you read this post

Hi! :hi:
Welcome to DU!

Anyway, you said you will be transferring to Stevens Point...

Right... um... about that...

Avoid TKE, the frat. It is important that you do this. I worked with a TKE from Stevens Point this Summer. You don't want to meet these people...

Anyway, thanks for having the guts to introduce yourself. And, again, Welcome! You sound cool!

[TheMightyFavog]

37. Trust me....

I've already heard the horror stories about TKE on other campuses. I'll be sure to keep my distance.