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45. 10 or a few years more isn't that long of a period of time, I always wondered, if perhaps

Thu Mar 9, 2023, 09:18 AM

Mar 2023

Darrow could have picked up the phrase from Mark Twain directly or indirectly. It isn't all that unfathomable, happens all the time.

It's also not uncommon to accidentally mis-attribute quotes.. I haven't researched the earliest source on collected quotes of Twain, but unless they're all mostly 'fake' quotes, this quote certainly fits Twain's style and character, it seems to me.

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Oh no! RockRaven Mar 2023 #1

Not gonna say it not gonna say it... (nt) ret5hd Mar 2023 #2

Don't Ya Do It nt SoCalDavidS Mar 2023 #12

To misquote a wittier person Auggy74 Mar 2023 #17

Damn! Who said that? calimary Mar 2023 #30

i googled and found this orleans Mar 2023 #33

10 or a few years more isn't that long of a period of time, I always wondered, if perhaps msfiddlestix Mar 2023 #45

i thought it was mark twain orleans Mar 2023 #50

Clarence Darrow, according to Snopes. BadgerMom Mar 2023 #34

I'll say it. Demobrat Mar 2023 #28

Maybe send Trump buckets? Perhaps he might kick one... MayReasonRule Mar 2023 #40

He is quite elderly, and also in poor health. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2023 #3

You just said exactly what I was thinking. Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy! IndianaDave Mar 2023 #6

My empathy cup ran dry long ago for Mitch. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #9

same here gopiscrap Mar 2023 #18

Same here. Empathy is a precious emotion. Polly Hennessey Mar 2023 #23

I feel the same. He'll meet his maker when it's his time. CentralMass Mar 2023 #14

My ho's time is after the kids are in bed... rubbersole Mar 2023 #15

I do this on my phone and quite frankly suck at it. CentralMass Mar 2023 #19

I hope we don't share the same ex. rubbersole Mar 2023 #24

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I agree, CalforniaPeggy. ShazzieB Mar 2023 #22

I don't want to see him hurt, either. murielm99 Mar 2023 #29

I'm with you, my dear Peggy MissMillie Mar 2023 #43

I agree, Peggy Jilly_in_VA Mar 2023 #51

Born: February 20, 1942 (age 81 years), elleng Mar 2023 #53

probably got stuck on his back mike_c Mar 2023 #4

Hey-oh! LuvLoogie Mar 2023 #7

Lololol nini Mar 2023 #16

... Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #36

No spine so he couldn't get up. machoneman Mar 2023 #48

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Thoughts and prayers SledDriver Mar 2023 #5

I offer him the same thoughts and prayers he offered Ruth Bader Ginsburg. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #8

He was like a vulture, circling and waiting.... Blue Owl Mar 2023 #10

Oh, I can muster some up just as soon as I blow pixie dust out of my ass. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #13

May he receive everything he deserves. niyad Mar 2023 #11

I clicked on this post specifically to see if you would post this. Aristus Mar 2023 #47

One would not wish to disappoint. niyad Mar 2023 #55

You never do. Aristus Mar 2023 #56

I'll pray for you, Mitch! Sky Jewels Mar 2023 #21

Oh no! PSPS Mar 2023 #25

Too bad he didn't land on his back. johnp3907 Mar 2023 #26

He pissed off Traildogbob Mar 2023 #27

That's what I was thinking SouthernDem4ever Mar 2023 #44

I don't wish death or harm on anyone BUT TXPaganBanker Mar 2023 #31

He was a key player in trashing the Supreme Court and other forms of corruption too diane in sf Mar 2023 #32

Lucky it wasn't from a 6th floor window /nt dickthegrouch Mar 2023 #35

Gosh, I hope the injuries aren't minor! tishaLA Mar 2023 #37

this happens after he talks about mccarthy turning over all the 1/6 video to tucker? orleans Mar 2023 #38

A lot happening to Senators. Raven123 Mar 2023 #39

Tripping at his age? Maybe it was the brown acid - it would explain a lot Blues Heron Mar 2023 #41

Hmmm.... llmart Mar 2023 #42

Good thing he wasn't near a window Marthe48 Mar 2023 #46

Weird there is no update on his condition today womanofthehills Mar 2023 #52

At least he didn't drink any tea Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2023 #54

Sending him the same vibes he'd most likely send to me. AngryOldDem Mar 2023 #57