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18. I don't think I could watch her now, much as I loved and admired her.

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 09:01 PM

Oct 2021

I don't need any further reminders of just how far downhill my state, country and world have sunk.

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Been watching Ann Richards videos on YouTube. [View all] Texaswitchy Oct 2021 OP

Introduce them to her YouTube videos. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #3

That's a great idea! CTyankee Oct 2021 #5

There's a PBS Show with an Ann Richards Impersonator Which is Great Stallion Oct 2021 #11

She was great. I especially remember the "silver spoon" remarks. Vinca Oct 2021 #2

Ann could give a speech. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #4

I once had lunch with Governor Richard's and Molly Ivins... bluecollar2 Oct 2021 #6

I bbq with Ann also. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #7

Oh, what a great experience! Both of them together! 👍 electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #14

It really was bluecollar2 Oct 2021 #16

Gov. Ann Richards speaks at the 1988 Democratic Convention Celerity Oct 2021 #8

Oh, thank you for this. crickets Oct 2021 #17

I met her. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #20

IOW you're watching her make speeches... brooklynite Oct 2021 #9

Another Texas. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #10

We had another Texas. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #15

She was the real deal RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #13

I don't think I could watch her now, much as I loved and admired her. Paladin Oct 2021 #18

Beto can help bring it back JI7 Oct 2021 #19