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malaise

(297,947 posts) Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:25 AM Jul 2020

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John Lewis chose the perfect moment to die

Think about it. Thank you John Lewis.

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John Lewis chose the perfect moment to die (Original Post) malaise Jul 2020 OP

Well now I don't think it was a choice to die and when... FarPoint Jul 2020 #1

I know that - but metaphorically it's from the bridge to malaise Jul 2020 #3

Yes.... FarPoint Jul 2020 #6

I would have preferred if he had died after November 3rd. Baitball Blogger Jul 2020 #2

well, I agree that the commemorations to Lewis show the history of civil rights struggle that hlthe2b Jul 2020 #4

PErfectly stated malaise Jul 2020 #5

We mourn his passing and celebrate his accomplishments TheCowsCameHome Jul 2020 #7

FarPoint

(14,940 posts)

1. Well now I don't think it was a choice to die and when...

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:29 AM

Jul 2020

Passing the mantel maybe....BLM has taken this up well...John Lewis was most proud of the powerful resistance from BLM... he taught us well...

malaise

(297,947 posts)

3. I know that - but metaphorically it's from the bridge to

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:32 AM

Jul 2020

that BLM sign in Washington DC. He lived to see the resistance in action.
He said what they are saying for over 50 years

FarPoint

(14,940 posts)

6. Yes....

Reply to malaise (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:06 AM

Jul 2020

I believe he was thrilled for lack of a better word by the BLM World response... His legacy endures ..He taught us well.

Baitball Blogger

(52,719 posts)

2. I would have preferred if he had died after November 3rd.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:30 AM

Jul 2020

hlthe2b

(114,683 posts)

4. well, I agree that the commemorations to Lewis show the history of civil rights struggle that

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:43 AM

Jul 2020

Trump and his ilk are trying to demonize right now. It destroys his counternarrative. And, he can't stop this truth from reminding all of us.

malaise

(297,947 posts)

5. PErfectly stated

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:51 AM

Jul 2020

He cannot stop this truth from reminding all of us (and what's more, more of us are at home to see this).

The Con can't stop the coverage of his life either

TheCowsCameHome

(40,270 posts)

7. We mourn his passing and celebrate his accomplishments

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:06 AM

Jul 2020

When Trump croaks, we will celebrate.

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