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BlueMTexpat

(15,700 posts)
34. I am on FB,
Sat Sep 14, 2024, 04:35 AM
Sep 2024

mainly to keep in touch with far-flung family and friends around the globe.

Rick Steves has a FB group that I follow as well. I did notice a comment on one of his FB posts where his Democratic leanings were apparent where one follower was "surprised" and not at all pleased. I am sure that there have been more, but they are certainly in the minority.

He certainly KNOWS that his views are not popular with some. But he is still NOT afraid to state them. Like Kamala & Tim, he doesn' try to put people down, but rather to raise them up.

If they're not willing to be raised, that's their problem.

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We are all God's children... LakeVermilion Sep 2024 #1
that video has over 1 million views Coexist Sep 2024 #2
Thoughtful and nice. And besides, as a true Californian, Kamala will be open to legalizing marijuana nationally. dutch777 Sep 2024 #3
Anyone who is Californian and half Jamaican is bound to be herb friendly. OMGWTF Sep 2024 #14
Rick Steeves is a national treasure. MLAA Sep 2024 #4
Yes he is. Norbert Sep 2024 #10
Love his shows! It's guided a bunch of our travel this past summer!! AllyCat Sep 2024 #5
We love his shows and books and appreciate his endorsement of Harris/Walz surfered Sep 2024 #6
Well said Rick Steeves! Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #7
Bravo, Rick! Tell It Like It Is! panfluteman Sep 2024 #8
I couldn't agree more. Martin68 Sep 2024 #9
Thank you, Rick, and best wishes for your health. UTUSN Sep 2024 #11
Thanks for posting this! I saw it very late last night and bookmarked it to post this morning, but had highplainsdem Sep 2024 #12
Bravo, Mr. Steves! Mr.Bee Sep 2024 #13
I watch his stuff on our local PBS 'Create' channel ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 2024 #15
I have been a Rick Steves fan forever. llmart Sep 2024 #16
I'll smoke to that! AKwannabe Sep 2024 #17
I was saddened to read about his prostate cancer diagnosis Xavier Breath Sep 2024 #18
Not much else I can say that hasn't been said.... democratsruletheday Sep 2024 #26
Nice! 2naSalit Sep 2024 #19
Yeah, if you're interested in religion and religious artifacts Xavier Breath Sep 2024 #21
I hereby take back all previous negative statements about Rick Steves. lindysalsagal Sep 2024 #20
Thank you pattyloutwo Sep 2024 #22
I dont recall him ever coming out Figarosmom Sep 2024 #23
His Fascism special, free to watch online TommyT139 Sep 2024 #30
I'm a fan of Rick Happy Hoosier Sep 2024 #24
K&R Blue Owl Sep 2024 #25
I love that guy. flying rabbit Sep 2024 #27
Somehow, reading this warms and pierces my heart more than I'd expect it to. NBachers Sep 2024 #28
Good for Rick Steves BaronChocula Sep 2024 #29
I am on FB, BlueMTexpat Sep 2024 #34
It is far bigger than that................ DENVERPOPS Sep 2024 #31
Aw, sniff, Rick Steves is such a good guy! flamingdem Sep 2024 #32
Rick Steves is an American BlueMTexpat Sep 2024 #33
Magical moments can happen when least expected. BobsYourUncle Sep 2024 #36
It was indeed a BlueMTexpat Sep 2024 #38
K&R betsuni Sep 2024 #35
It's been shown in a number of studies that travel and exposure to other cultures... Pacifist Patriot Sep 2024 #37
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