K&R

I'm one of those Democrats--and DUers--who doesn't quite pass the liberal litmus test. I'm more socially conservative than most DUers, but nowhere near as conservative as teabaggers, yet I'm a flaming progressive when it comes to economic issues. I do tend to keep my views on social issues to myself for fear of being tombstoned.

For this, I take your "Happy New Year" to heart and thank you very much. Now let's do our part to get rid of the scum occupying government power and put Democrats in their place.

I would describe myself very much the same way.

Happy New year all at DU!

then I saw that other post.

Frankly, I personally want to wish EVERYONE a fabulous new year. But unity seems in short supply these days. You think we could unite behind a common enemy. I'm not sure how Obama became the enemy. But, just as some have been determined to make Obama a one-termer, others are equally invested in crashing the system -- both with the promise that the outcome will somehow be better and no concern of all those who will suffer in the meantime.

Tell me where I can sign up.

.... leave me wondering what their ideals are, then.

{little shruggy guy that I can't find}

by liberals? The Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Harry Chapin listening crowd!

I thought others may have felt left out.

As I stated previously, I think we should spend the next year working together and finding common ground. And, I wish everyone a great new year! Even those I don't like, but I think our definitions of great vary. My hope is that those planning to vote for GOP candidates or not vote at all see the light.

I would stand with you in the parking lot, but I don't expect the rest of the crowd to join us.

Good on ya!

in the U.S., especially down here in Texas. Also, I figure if my views are now "moderate" that means the country must be on the right track.