Clairification of 'shared goals' ... as per user DU agreement

Perhaps we should all take a moment to familiarize ourselves with these...

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These things have been helpful for me to clarify what DU is all about.

Thanks!

"The important clause is "who will work with us". I am of the opinion that if you are committed to defeating Democrats at the ballot box, then you are not really showing much interest in "working with us".~Skinner 8/19/2003...

My thoughts exactly!!!!