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ggma

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11. 1965 - My grandmother told me

Reply to Maru Kitteh (Reply #4)

Thu Oct 12, 2023, 10:52 PM

Oct 2023

Pay attention to what is happening in the world; in ten years it will be in history books.

I've told my children and grandchildren the same thing. I hope they listened.

gg

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I read a comment to a post this morning and it has been on my mind much of today [View all] NewHendoLib Oct 2023 OP

You got it right Easterncedar Oct 2023 #1

Right on, NHL. MLAA Oct 2023 #2

You can't take it too seriously dwayneb Oct 2023 #3

You did good. Totally hear you, and you're right. Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #4

1965 - My grandmother told me ggma Oct 2023 #11

My father was in WWII. He told me "Never forget it can happen here." I took that Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #14

Very well put. yorkster Oct 2023 #5

To me it's similar to critical thinking in a business or financial decision NoMoreRepugs Oct 2023 #6

May I add... Think. Again. Oct 2023 #7

Thank you Delphinus Oct 2023 #10

Provocative thoughts. usonian Oct 2023 #8

Because I am a citizen of the United States, Mr.Bill Oct 2023 #9

Nice pleasant educational rant NHL, keep up the good work. KS Toronado Oct 2023 #12

I agree, but Demobrat Oct 2023 #13

Over the years I've been on DU very similar events have happened elsewhere in the world ... hunter Oct 2023 #15

agreed Skittles Oct 2023 #19

Very thoughtful post, NHL. brer cat Oct 2023 #16

Well said! Also, why should compassion stop at borders? Duppers Oct 2023 #17

it's why I am a long-time donor to Doctors Without Borders Skittles Oct 2023 #18

Do people really not understand where their tax dollars go? Brenda Oct 2023 #20