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Post by nashville11 on Aug 16, 2017 14:38:34 GMT
We are a group of like-minded people that gather to discuss a host of topics from weight loss, to current events. Our thread celebrates liberal diversity, welcomes new friends, and respects all opinions. We count everything from calories to points but, we never count our chickens before they are hatched.
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Since things are a little slow right now, I thought we might try a couple of days at a time for the thread. Feel free to change it if you would prefer.
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 16, 2017 14:51:30 GMT
So those who stand up against bigotry, racism, hatred are the same as the KKK, Neo-Nazis, and other purveyors of hate? Does this mean that abolitionists who struggled against the KKK, the WWII forces who fought the Nazis are all just as guilty as the vile hatred they fought against? Do we need anything further to show us that this JA is totally self-involved and mentally unbalanced?
How long will so called "moderate" Rs allow this to go on before they abandon this pathetic reject of a leader? Do they cover all their mirrors so they don't have to look at themselves every morning?
I am disgusted beyond words and ashamed that our country has been allowed to sink this low. Until we each stand up and forcefully say, "No more! Not in my name!" nothing is going to change. Even when the stand is taken on social media, the JA has shown us that social media has a powerful voice.
So, "No more! Not in my name!"
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 16, 2017 14:53:06 GMT
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." -- Martin Niemoller
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Post by birdgal on Aug 16, 2017 15:39:05 GMT
50 years ago this Summer was called, "The Summer Of Love." Back then I had a 1966 Mustang. Four on the floor. lol. I'd turn the radio up and roll all the windows down so other drivers could feel as good as I did while The Youngbloods encouraged us to, "Come on people now, Smile on your brother, Everybody get together, Try to love one another right now."  If the earth survives another 50 years I wonder how this Summer will be remembered. Perhaps "The Summer Of Hate."  I'm 72 now and not fond of LOUD blasting music on the road. Well, if you can call that music but don't get me started. lol. However, I'm still just as fond of the message from 1967's Summer Of Love. |
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Post by birdgal on Aug 16, 2017 16:29:27 GMT
"I am disgusted beyond words and ashamed that our country has been allowed to sink this low. Until we each stand up and forcefully say, "No more! Not in my name!" nothing is going to change."
Exactly! This JA laughs at a harsh rebuke. I believe, in his demented mind, he enjoys it in a, "I'm the president and your not" maniacal way.
Harsh words are meaningless unless followed up with harsh action. Censure then impeach would work. Oh, and take pence out to the trash bin too.
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Post by NatureLover on Aug 16, 2017 17:16:56 GMT
The Holocaust Memorial in Boston was vandalized for the second time this summer. The only two vandalizing incidents of this memorial have been during 45's administration, hmm. In July vandals also toppled headstones in a Boston Jewish cemetery. Hmm and hmm.
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Post by stillness on Aug 16, 2017 19:02:04 GMT
Everyday, I find myself saying, "What has happened to this country?" and "How could Whats-His-Name have happened?
And "When will I wake up from this nightmare?"
Those who fought (in words and demonstrations) for all of us in the '60s and '70s, and who have since passed on, would not believe what is happening.
We Shall Overcome.
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 17, 2017 1:01:16 GMT
Just stopping by quickly. May be MIA for a few days. My dad had to be taken back to the ER by ambulance this morning. At the time he was unresponsive, but is responsive now. Turns out he has pneumonia again for the 3rd time since March. I'm hanging on by a thread, but I have tied a knot and I am hanging on.
Be back as soon as I can.
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Post by pbnj on Aug 17, 2017 18:08:35 GMT
nashville11 So sorry, hun... you have had so much going on. Hope you are taking some time to take care of YOU.
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Post by doordie50 on Aug 18, 2017 0:23:00 GMT
nashville11, So sorry about your dad on top of everything else. It seems you haven't exhaled in over a year. Hang in there.
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 18, 2017 11:32:45 GMT
Just a brief "drive by" stop again. Things are better here. The pneumonia seems to have been caught early, and the combination of antibiotics is working well. Thanks for all your well wishes.
Thinking of Linda today, and sending her a warm hug.
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Senator Corker from TN finally did something I approved in speaking out strongly about the JA. Corker is a smart man, and an ambitious man. He was a good Mayor in Chattanooga, and brought a lot of growth and economic increase to that city during his tenure. As a Senator, I have been disappointed in that he far too often has followed the party line. The fact that he made such a strong statement is significant, and encouraging. Maybe, just maybe, Rs are starting to wake up and realize that this JA is going to destroy their party along with his destruction of the country as a whole.
By the way, where's that dynamic duo of senior advisers Jared and Ivanka in all this? It seems they stay very quiet whenever JA really steps in it up to his neck.
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Post by doordie50 on Aug 18, 2017 14:17:54 GMT
Glad things have improved a bit Joyce.
My thoughts are also with you today Linda.
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Post by lani on Aug 18, 2017 17:29:29 GMT
I presume y'all have heard Bannon is out.
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Post by pbnj on Aug 18, 2017 18:00:59 GMT
I presume y'all have heard Bannon is out. and another on bites the dust!! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when the Trumpster came down on his ass! Here's hoping that now that Bannon is going back to Briebart he turns on the whole gang and everything comes crashing down. |
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 18, 2017 20:14:59 GMT
I presume y'all have heard Bannon is out. and another on bites the dust!! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when the Trumpster came down on his ass! Here's hoping that now that Bannon is going back to Briebart he turns on the whole gang and everything comes crashing down. Got my fingers and toes crossed for that, pbnj,!!!!! As for that nasty piece of work Bannon, good riddance to bad rubbish. Don't let the door hit you on the way out! |
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