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stopdiggin

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5. you got there first

Reply to Kaleva (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 06:50 AM

Sep 2021

I think it's a matter of feckless politicians giving the voters what they want (or think they want). And that certainly isn't any kind of 'new.'

Will we look back on this as reckless and self destructive? Can there be any real doubt? But then - let's take a look at our (collective) record on climate change ...

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Alternate Universes in Idaho [View all] Sugarmaggie Sep 2021 OP

I don't think we have ever witnessed such self-destructive behavior from so many. madaboutharry Sep 2021 #1

A few days ago at the golf course, gab13by13 Sep 2021 #3

My mom said it was like this during the Vietnam War. madaboutharry Sep 2021 #4

True, but only up to a point. PCIntern Sep 2021 #6

The 1960s were divisive, but being against or for the war was not on party lines karynnj Sep 2021 #8

It is the sheep leading themselves and their "leaders" over the cliff. Kaleva Sep 2021 #2

you got there first stopdiggin Sep 2021 #5

Let them die. roamer65 Sep 2021 #7

Health care rationing also impacts those who have been conscientious about COVID Zambero Sep 2021 #9