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In reply to the discussion: Who else is PROUD to be a damn liberal! [View all]usaf-vet
(7,641 posts)74. Mom and dad raised us that way. Both where always concerned for others. They raised 6 kids but always had room....
..... for one more.
When I was on active duty and couldn't get home for Christmas, they contacted the nearest military base, found two airmen who couldn't get home, and invited them for Christmas.
Those two remained friends with my parents until they passed away, but they still keep in touch with my sisters, who are now in their sixties.
I only met them once or twice. They both have to be my age now, in their seventies.
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I love this quote & it was the first thing that came to mind when I read the OP.
CrispyQ
Jan 2024
#76
That's an interesting list. Interesting that some of the items on the liberal side are also claimed by conservatives.
progressoid
Jan 2024
#15
Note how they have diluted terms like "treason" and "impeachment", also
Hermit-The-Prog
Jan 2024
#20
Yep. Not sure if 50 years of propaganda did it or if the facade was just ripped off.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jan 2024
#63
I tell folks God gave us medicine and science to improve our lives. Take part in it.
iluvtennis
Jan 2024
#49
If being a liberal is the polar opposite of what that monster and his ilk are...
TSExile
Jan 2024
#10
A Liberal? Compared to what? I'm a Liberal compared to Republicans, but otherwise I'm a Democrat.
elocs
Jan 2024
#51
Left handed liberal from beyond left field here. At 75, becoming more liberal daily.
Magoo48
Jan 2024
#70