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Tommy's a Hero of mine. enigmatic Jan 2016 #1
Agree that Tommy was a hero of his times. He's close in some ways to Bernie appalachiablue Jan 2016 #3
Below I posted a video of the great 'Story of Mouseland' told by Tommy Douglas in 1944, thanks. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #12
Inspiring. Is it possible that Bernie could be our Tommy Douglas? libdem4life Jan 2016 #2
I hope and think so about Bernie Sanders. No, the Canadians don't lust and devise appalachiablue Jan 2016 #4
My Grandpa knew him a bit. polly7 Jan 2016 #5
That's great, what did your grandpa think of him? I'm also reminded of Bernie as said. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #6
My Dad only told me he thought he was a good, honest man and his Dad admired him a lot. polly7 Jan 2016 #9
Douglas was in the same stream as Salvador Allende--in the 30s (based on Virchow) medicine MisterP Jan 2016 #15
Thank you! delrem Jan 2016 #7
For sure. 'The Story of Mouseland' by Tommy Douglas is below :) So Relevant, Timeless. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #10
~ The Story of 'Mouseland' told by Canadian Leader Tommy Douglas in 1944, Intro. by Kiefer. See It:) appalachiablue Jan 2016 #8
Tommy's genius as an orator enigmatic Jan 2016 #16
Wow! I love it! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #11
I wish this inspiration could remain pinned at the top. Thank you! Donkees Jan 2016 #13
You bet, he was a true hero for the people. I hope we see another before too long. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #14
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