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48. I hope for that too. We're doing what we can here in blue Palm Beach County.

Mon Jan 24, 2022, 05:39 PM

Jan 2022

Recently, I met my Congresswoman, Lois Frankel (D). Lovely person.

Until the fascists go, I'll just enjoy the weather. 63 and super sunny today.

Speaking of fascists, my next-door neighbor is Benjamin Ferencz. He's 102. He was a lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/11/22/exclusive-interview-with-benjamin-ferencz-a-nominee-for-the-congressional-gold-medal/

He brought justice 24 Nazi leaders.

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If Florida is losing stupid conservatives IronLionZion Jan 2022 #24

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I got my N95 masks for when I go shopping. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #29

I know it well, tavernier Jan 2022 #31

You have my sympathy Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #38

I hope for that too. We're doing what we can here in blue Palm Beach County. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #48

A lot of people think COVID will go away if they just ignore it IronLionZion Jan 2022 #22

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Still, the death rate in FL is double that of California flamingdem Jan 2022 #33

As a percentage it's actually not. Florida is 1.2% and CA is 1.0%. beaglelover Jan 2022 #34

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