Quick summary: 1972-1974: Very liberal Dem, hated Nixon. Ford pardoned Nixon, tuned out for a long time.

1974-1976: Not able to vote yet, but still liberal Dem. but deeply disappointed in the system.

1976 to about 2003, I was a liberal Democrat. I wasn't really plugged into politics, but I have always voted D on all levels.

2003 to October 2004: I started listening to AM radio (yes, huge mistake). I still voted Dem during this period and never have once opposed any Dem. I've never given to the R's with money or time, etc.

October 2004 to the present: I'm back firmly in the liberal Dem. camp. DU is responsible for that. People back in 2004 had patience with my sincere questions. I read, I learned, I grew.

Thank you Skinner, EarlG, Elad, and other long-time DU posters. If you had rejected me in 2004, I might not be here today.

Steve