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spike jones

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3. Updated quote.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Feb 23, 2022, 10:26 PM

Feb 2022

First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was looking at my phone and did not notice.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was looking at my phone and did not notice.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was looking at my phone and did not notice.
Then they came for me—and took my phone.

"This species has amused itself to death."

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The Danger of Indifference: "First They Came For The Socialists": Pastor Niemoller, Nazi Prisoner [View all] appalachiablue Feb 2022 OP

So true NQAS Feb 2022 #1

It's not down- reality. There are many troubling issues to face, appalachiablue Feb 2022 #6

K and R...Thanks for posting. Very True And Totally True Today, One Question .What is 8 Billion Stuart G Feb 2022 #2

See #1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 #5

Updated quote. spike jones Feb 2022 #3

Yep, that exists sorry to say appalachiablue Feb 2022 #4