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Boomerproud

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3. A heartfelt and appreciated post Pat.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 04:46 AM

Jul 2024

I'm 68 and remember those times, both good and bad, but the cynicism and tribalism is so ingrained now I don't think one person can turn it around. I pray I'm wrong.

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Yep... pat_k Jul 2024 #2

A heartfelt and appreciated post Pat. Boomerproud Jul 2024 #3

No, one person can't, however... pat_k Jul 2024 #5

Another torch is passed. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #4