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pbmus

(12,422 posts) Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:56 AM Jan 2021

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Eugene Goodman was a hero long before last Wednesday...

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Eugene Goodman was a hero long before last Wednesday... (Original Post) pbmus Jan 2021 OP

K&R smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #1

Brave and smart. He diverted them. Quick thinking under pressure. Marie Marie Jan 2021 #2

He doesn't want his name in the public, elleng Jan 2021 #3

That was my first concern MagickMuffin Jan 2021 #4

Seriously SAD. elleng Jan 2021 #5

We will have happiness again MagickMuffin Jan 2021 #6

Thanks, I hope you're right, Magick, elleng Jan 2021 #7

I understand this desire - however its too late Pachamama Jan 2021 #17

some of the best soldiers I served with were minorities. Enterstageleft Jan 2021 #8

Thank you for your service and heroic efforts Mr. Goodman! spudspud Jan 2021 #9

What an amazing person. StarryNite Jan 2021 #10

I have watched that clip NJCher Jan 2021 #11

His name suits him perfectly. BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #12

It sure does! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #16

Yet the majority of House Republicans voted to overturn his lawfully cast vote. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #13

Great post. A real American. byronius Jan 2021 #14

So grateful he was there! ailsagirl Jan 2021 #15

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

1. K&R

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:04 AM

Jan 2021

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)

2. Brave and smart. He diverted them. Quick thinking under pressure.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:04 AM

Jan 2021

elleng

(131,081 posts)

3. He doesn't want his name in the public,

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:10 AM

Jan 2021

due to safety concerns for his family.

MagickMuffin

(15,951 posts)

4. That was my first concern

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:14 AM

Jan 2021

The rabid terrorist will try and find him.

They take all the joy from everyone and want everyone to be as miserable as they are

SAD

elleng

(131,081 posts)

5. Seriously SAD.

Reply to MagickMuffin (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:21 AM

Jan 2021

Will we have any 'happiness' ever?

MagickMuffin

(15,951 posts)

6. We will have happiness again

Reply to elleng (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:30 AM

Jan 2021

I can feel it all over

Once we take out the white wing trash we'll be better off.

elleng

(131,081 posts)

7. Thanks, I hope you're right, Magick,

Reply to MagickMuffin (Reply #6)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:36 AM

Jan 2021

I have 4 young grandkids.

Pachamama

(16,887 posts)

17. I understand this desire - however its too late

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 12:09 AM

Jan 2021

I personally have seen his name referenced at least on about 20+ different unique media sources...

I also believe that eventually he will receive an award and honor for his valor and bravery from President Biden and Nancy Pelosi...

Enterstageleft

(3,398 posts)

8. some of the best soldiers I served with were minorities.

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:47 AM

Jan 2021

love you brother.

spudspud

(511 posts)

9. Thank you for your service and heroic efforts Mr. Goodman!

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 02:53 AM

Jan 2021

StarryNite

(9,459 posts)

10. What an amazing person.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:19 AM

Jan 2021

NJCher

(35,721 posts)

11. I have watched that clip

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:22 AM

Jan 2021

Of him tricking the rioters over and over. Laugh every time.

BigmanPigman

(51,626 posts)

12. His name suits him perfectly.

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:28 AM

Jan 2021

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)

16. It sure does!

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #12)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 04:45 AM

Jan 2021

Well said!

SunSeeker

(51,670 posts)

13. Yet the majority of House Republicans voted to overturn his lawfully cast vote.

Reply to pbmus (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:38 AM

Jan 2021

And if he lives in DC, he has no representation.

byronius

(7,400 posts)

14. Great post. A real American.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:45 AM

Jan 2021

ailsagirl

(22,899 posts)

15. So grateful he was there!

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 04:01 AM

Jan 2021

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