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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 09:59 PM Mar 2021

During the 12 years ending in 1997, we in Illinois were privileged to be represented in the U.S.

Senate by Paul Simon. A man whose intellect was exceeded only by his consistent integrity, the "man in the bow tie" became known as "the conscience of the Senate".

I think we now have another "conscience of the Senate": Reverend Warnock of Georgia.

If it is right, moral, kind, generous and compassionate, count on Senator Warnock to support. And, count on him to fearlessly stand with "the least among us" without regard to who or what seeks to prey on them.

Just my opinion, but I feel pretty confident in it.


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During the 12 years ending in 1997, we in Illinois were privileged to be represented in the U.S. (Original Post) Atticus Mar 2021 OP
Yes, he is emerging as a man of conscience. I expect as much from someone who... brush Mar 2021 #1
He Is Amazing DanieRains Mar 2021 #2
I like him as a man of reason... 2naSalit Mar 2021 #3
Isn't part of I-70 named after Simon? Cracklin Charlie Mar 2021 #4
Yes, I believe a section of I-70 just east of St. Louis is named for him and the signs so Atticus Mar 2021 #5
It's a good highway. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2021 #6

brush

(53,771 posts)
1. Yes, he is emerging as a man of conscience. I expect as much from someone who...
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 10:10 PM
Mar 2021

occupies MLK Jr.'s pulpit.

 

DanieRains

(4,619 posts)
2. He Is Amazing
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 10:13 PM
Mar 2021

I have seen him neglect to take the bait and push back, but instead speak of a better way.

I bear witness.

2naSalit

(86,572 posts)
3. I like him as a man of reason...
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 10:43 PM
Mar 2021

Who seeks a peaceful path. We need more people of that nature representing us.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
4. Isn't part of I-70 named after Simon?
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 11:29 PM
Mar 2021

He was a good man.

I think the same of Warnock. I was ecstatic with his victory.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
5. Yes, I believe a section of I-70 just east of St. Louis is named for him and the signs so
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 11:46 PM
Mar 2021

designating it feature his trademark bow tie.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
6. It's a good highway.
Sat Mar 27, 2021, 01:00 AM
Mar 2021

I’ve driven on it many times. There’s a nice rest stop there, and the bow tie signs are adorable.

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