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In reply to the discussion: I was just told by another person in the truck stop..... [View all]ShazzieB
(18,171 posts)26. Also, there may be others listening who will be cheeed by something like this.
Who knows how this landed on everyone else there? The OP says there was a variety of skin colors represented in that line. I'd be willing to bet some of those people really appreciated that remark from imanamerican63, and others were given something to think about.
And imanamerican63's comment might have stopped that woman from saying something really awful. That's definitely worthwhile, whether the woman learned anything herself or not. Everything we do affects others, often in ways we know nothing about. I don't believe moments like this one are ever a waste of time.
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The puffiness around his eyes yesterday looked like more than loss of sleep
Attilatheblond
Apr 2024
#23
Those fuckers can't keep their mouths shut when out in public. Never fails, people will be in line or,
Hotler
Apr 2024
#5
Every single MAGAt that posted anything about "sleepy Joe" or loved Trump saying that is being forced to eat
brewens
Apr 2024
#7
I'm going out for a walk. Everyone's that sees me is gonna wonder what the shit eatin' grin on my face
brewens
Apr 2024
#27
Also, there may be others listening who will be cheeed by something like this.
ShazzieB
Apr 2024
#26
Good, I'm glad you responded w/ the proper retort, since these smartasses seem to think that djt can't do no
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2024
#30
Whataboutism is one tool they always go for. And always in an unequal comparison.
marble falls
Apr 2024
#52