I joined the Democratic Party today

[niceypoo]

I am 44 years old. I've always been a bit independant but have usually voted democrat (except a few times in state/local races). I am very liberal. Dean running the party clinched it. There has always been an intellectual nerdiness to the leadership that has always turned me off. That tack just doesnt work anymore. Republicans can run right over meek intellectualism just by being loud assholes. The democrats finally have a backbone. I celebrated today by proudly joining the college dems at the school I take classes at. With no qualms I loudly proclaim, "I AM A DEMOCRAT"!!!

[flpoljunkie]

1. Congratulations! Welcome to the Democratic Party!

[moggie12]

2. Yahoo, niceypoo!

Welcome to the family :hi:

[Califooyah Operative]

3. Thank You and Welcome! nt

[dxdem]

4. Say it loud,

I'm blue and proud!

[niceypoo]

6. Blue and proud

Hey, someone has to pay to support those tax dollar sucking RED states!

[xultar]

5. I wish we could all come together and do something to support the Party

so many people here fired off at each other over this Dean DNC DLC thing.

Well now Dean is running the party. It seems as though people don't really care enough to support the party now.

Dean and the DNC are one in the same and I don't see alot of support for the party. What a shame.

[CindyDale]

9. What channel you watchin? LOL

[WLKjr]

10. I am trying to contact people in my county to get a website up and going

Havent heard anything yet but if I don't, to hell with it I will start my own. Then see what they have to say about that!

[niceypoo]

13. Once Dean has kicked a little GOP ass.......

and shows that, indeed, the party has new backbone I think many people will come around. This is my biggest hope with Dean. Anything is better than what got us to this point in the first place......milqtoast GOP lite.

[Nitrogenica]

7. It's time to fight! No longer will saying "Dean damages

the Democrats" apply! I truly believe truth will stick eventually. Right now truth is gaining momentum. We can make our own history, dictate our own agenda, and put our issues on the front pages. I'm convinced Howard Dean will make sure of that.

[niceypoo]

16. The democrats, in the past, have allowed the GOP to define them

That, I believe, is where the questioning of people like Dean originates from. Watch the GOP reaction in coming months. They will try, through endless repetition, to frame Dean as this or than and some of it will rub off on people in here. Its now time to stop listening to what the republicans think and DEFINE OURSELVES; hopefully, Dean will do just that.

[BOSSHOG]

8. Thank You!

I'm pushing 30 years in the party. I welcome you as a member; and utilize left handed logic if you must. When frustrated with democrats and what they are doing, consider the alternative.

[CindyDale]

11. Welcome!

[Eloriel]

12. Godo for YOU!!`

Now -- send the DNC a note (and money would be good) and let them know. Hell, send a copy to your elected representatives. :D

[The Unknown Derelict]

14. Democrat next week

I am going to head down next week to change to a Democrat. I am tired of being an Independant with no representation. Mr. Dean was a MAJOR factor in my decision to switch parties.

I am also thrilled how Reid and Pellosi will be ridding the Democratic party of the loser 'shrills' that shower the party with strategies that just don't win. Seems that the Democratic party is finally getting a spine. I want to be someone who helps strengthen that spine.

[Just Me]

15. I've been "independent" most of my life and realized BEATING one party,...

,...that party which is spending American people like they are jellybeans is the only possibility towards opening the door to other political parties,...for now.

I filed as a "Democrat" for the first time in my life.

I'm glad I did because there are some fabulous Democrat representatives who are speaking to me and all those who surround me,..."the people"!!!

[wryter2000]

17. Welcome

Glad to have you! :toast:

[lojasmo]

18. Welcome!

I am a Dean democrat.

[calimary]

19. Bless your heart!

I bet you're not alone by any means. Howard Dean will make that happen again and again. And little by little, there are a few other Democrats who also appear to be ready to show some spine.

Check this out, especially the last paragraph - featuring ANOTHER Howard:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--minarik-democrats0216feb16,0,1932877.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork

[purduejake]

20. I'm not a democrat, but...

I am very happy to see people joining the Dems. Hopefully you have a backbone and the energy the work with the rest of the libs to change this country.

[LdyGuique]

21. YeeeHAWWW -- I'm a Democrat and Proud of It!!!

Welcome to the life of the Party :)

And, yes, I agree. I'm tired of the Party trying to pretend to be moderate Repugs. Let the games begin!

[FreedomAngel82]

22. Congrats!

How do you register as a democrat? Here in my state when you register you don't put your party affiliation but I'd like to be registered as a democrat myself.

[GreenInNC]

28. some states

Most states allow you to register with a party when you register to vote, I believe the number is 27 states. Here in NC we can.

[Andromeda]

23. Welcome, nicey,

We need all the good people we can get to join us.

:toast:

[Spiffarino]

24. Kick it up

:kick:

:toast:!!

[benny05]

32. Great Laugh...

Thanks..:7 :hi:

[MNAZ]

25. shhhhhh....

keep the very liberal thing to yourself. We wouldn't want all the red staters to hear that. We'll lose again!

[Vinnie From Indy]

26. Welcome! It's as good for you as quitting smoking! n/t

[Rebellious Republican]

27. Welcome, I came over from the dark side myself, hence the pseudonym!

I became totally disenfranchised from the Rethuglican party several years ago.

I celebrated my new party affiliation here on DU as well, and have never looked back.

And I am proud to say that I am a FORMER REPUBLICAN! I enjoy throwing it in there lock step, neoconservative, arrogant faces every chance I get.

I have especially enjoyed it when some foolish freeper has tried to banter with me here on DU. My pseudonym is like a lightning rod to them.

Considering I spent 20 plus years as a registered republican, I knew all of their tactics and have sent them all down in flames.

I could almost hear there heads explode, hehehe!

Welcome friend...........

:evilgrin:

[DemoTex]

29. Welcome to The Party.

Let me re-affirm your position: YOU ARE NOW A DEMOCRAT! Welcome, again.
Mac

[applegrove]

30. Good! Great for you. We need every single one of DU - now 65,000 strong

[shesemsmom]

31. Cograts and welcome

it looks good on you!!!!

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[paineinthearse]

34. I'm a town committee chair......

...reminds me, I should check with town clerk to insure I'm a registered Dem.

[Old and In the Way]

35. Glad to hear and a general note to Kerry Republicans-

Damn good chance your vote was counted for Bush last November. Make the move to re-register Democrat (even if you vote Republican). We have to stop giving them easy opportunities to steal future elections.

[marcologico]

36. don't let your parents find out!

Or at least break it to them gently.

:grouphug:

[IronLionZion]

37. yeah I felt the same way until Dean ran for president

I called myself Indpendent because the Democrats looked like a bunch of pussies and the Republicans looked like a bunch of assholes. Then Dean representing the "Democratic wing of the Democratic party" came along and showed some real backbone and dared to oppose the fascists.

I joined our local Dean group which later turned into the college Dems. It feels great to be a Democrat, the party of the people, the only party that welcomes liberals, moderates, conservatives and just about anyone.

[fob]

38. Welcome Aboard!

[flyarm]

39. welcome to the party!!

the party that cares that we don't send our kids to war based on total lies!
welcome to the party that would never look the other way or be complicit in a 9/11 happening!

welcome to the real fiscally responsible party!
welcome to the party that cares about enviornment!
welcome to the party that cares about senior citizens!
welcome to the party that is inclusive not bigots!
welcome to the aprty that cares that kids have medical care!
welcome to the party that cares that kids have food on the table!
welcome to the party that fights for civil rights!
welcome to the party that gives the poor and middle class gets tax cuts and not the top 1% at the expense of the middle class and poor!
welcome to the party that balanced budgets!
welcome to the party of nice people not nasty so call phoney assed religous folks!
welcome to the party that basically carries the slobs in red states on our backs and pocketbooks! ( no insult intended for those in red states that are on the good people side! ill pay for you gladly!)

anyway...i just want to thank you for getting off the fence and getting with the people who really care about this country as their #1 priority!

welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:toast: :party: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :thumbsup: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hug: :grouphug:

[DaveinMD]

40. good for you

and welcome aboard.

[liberal43110]

41. Fantastic!

The Democratic party is happy to have you!

:toast:

[RealDems]

42. That's great! I'm sure Fox News

will prove how "fair and balanced" they are by giving you airtime on Hannity and Colmes like they did with the Dem who switched to a Republican because of Dean.

[Guaranteed]

43. Good for you! Gettin' in on the ground floor, eh?

:P