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BeyondGeography

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11. Fully get it

Reply to orwell (Reply #9)

Fri Mar 11, 2022, 02:28 PM

Mar 2022

I’ve got family members I don’t even (or barely) talk to for similar reasons.

Other than their lack of what I consider to be common sense, I’m mostly struck by their profound ingratitude as they exercise their precious right to freedom of speech while enjoying all the basic comforts and, hopefully, good health. Not to mention peace.

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All valid points... orwell Mar 2022 #9

Fully get it BeyondGeography Mar 2022 #11

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From your keyboard... orwell Mar 2022 #13

First thank you I've ever received for that!!! Tommymac Mar 2022 #14

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Unbelievably evil. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #8

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