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thucythucy

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8. I spent years as a volunteer with Amnesty International,

Reply to dobleremolque (Reply #6)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:53 PM

Jun 14

responding to "Urgent Action" bulletins and working with the Campaign Against Torture.

Some of the stories were so heart rending.

When I hear Trumpers talk about "the Biden tyranny" or some such nonsense, I think: "You have no idea..."

Best wishes to you and your daughter-in-law.

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The coverage of Trump's parade reminds me of a story told by my SO. [View all] thucythucy Jun 14 OP

Because you mentioned Minnesota, I have the feeling you're from there... Enter stage left Jun 14 #1

TY. Very meaningful story! electric_blue68 Jun 14 #2

As I read your post, NJCher Jun 14 #3

Thank you for your kind words. thucythucy Jun 14 #7

Sadly... Godot51 Jun 14 #4

welllll NJCher Jun 14 #10

Love this story mountain grammy Jun 14 #5

My immediate family lives with your story. My dobleremolque Jun 14 #6

I spent years as a volunteer with Amnesty International, thucythucy Jun 14 #8

You're absolutely correct.... we do not have any idea. Several years ago dobleremolque Jun 14 #9