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In reply to the discussion: I dove into the DU archives to see what DU posted on June 18, 1972*. Heres what I found: [View all]Pacifist Patriot
(24,652 posts)4. Exactly!
The reactions last night were disheartening to say the least. Further evidence our culture has slid precipitously into instant gratification as the default position. Every nail is needed to put together a coffin.
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I dove into the DU archives to see what DU posted on June 18, 1972*. Heres what I found: [View all]
FSogol
Mar 2017
OP
Back in 72, I posted my questions to DU via a 6 cent stamped postcard addressed to Skinner's parents
FSogol
Mar 2017
#38
I remember turning the card and writing the last few sentences around the whole border.
FSogol
Mar 2017
#59
Trump has been in office for TWO WEEKS somehow you forgot to mention timelines.
KittyWampus
Mar 2017
#17
Grow up, indeed. Like a day care center in meltdown mode. Juice boxes QUICK!
KittyWampus
Mar 2017
#16
just fyi, i'm pretty damn sure woodward and bernstein ran more than a few stories that were clunkers
unblock
Mar 2017
#22
We especially need to not criticize & attack the journalists/pundits that are investigating and
FSogol
Mar 2017
#39
THe second post dated Nov. 8, 2004 was right after they stole the 2004 election.
Amaryllis
Mar 2017
#57
LOL. Skinner still has the pre-computer DU discussions saved in boxes in his attic. Ask him.
FSogol
Mar 2017
#60
But, But, allowing for commercials, everything should get wrapped up in 40 minutes.
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2017
#63