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walkingman

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29. When I see Hendersonville, NC it always gets my attention. I loved the

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 11:39 AM

Jun 18

"Mother Earth News" which was based there in the 70s. It focused on DIY, and the ecology movement that lost steam in the 80s (along with most things environmental...sadly). It is really sad to see how that area seems now to be a bed of right-wingers as is most of the rural US.

It seems that nothing is more important now than wealth or the pursuit of wealth. Not only do we destroy most everything we touch these days but seem to relish in constant grow as we degrade our quality of life.

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This image is from Hendersonville, North Carolina. (Warning: picture of rethugs included) [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 OP

Be kind? As her idol terrorizes immigrants? Vinca Jun 18 #1

Yup. Gotta love their complete ignorance to the hypocrisy of the statement. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #2

Show her some of that gravel pit mercy she's so fond of Blue Owl Jun 18 #3

Could be a typo by an illiterate True Dough Jun 18 #4

Old white people destroying their country Johonny Jun 18 #5

We can't see the "fine print" on the sign. Intractable Jun 18 #6

Now I have to wipe down my keyboard. Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #7

@6..Yeah,it specifies just WHAT kind... BattleRow Jun 18 #8

Fine print says "Love thy neighbor", which is equally hypocritical. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #13

I thought it said "Be Kind - leave the neighborhood". rubbersole Jun 18 #16

There's finer print than that. You missed it. Intractable Jun 18 #34

But you decline to share it with us. :eyes: I looked carefully and it looks like bars above and below, not print Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #35

Those aren't bars or lines. Those are words with spaces between them. They are too small to read. Intractable Jun 18 #36

No. But again you are refusing to state what you think they say. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #37

This is the last time - The words are too small to read. I keep saying that. Intractable Jun 18 #38

kind bone? cab67 Jun 18 #9

They mean "Be kind to maga". Victimology for propaganda. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 18 #10

Exactly. OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #12

"Love Thy Neighbor* (*some exclusions apply)" William Seger Jun 18 #19

That, and an attempt to throw "Be Kind" back in our faces. GoCubsGo Jun 18 #25

I would also like to point out the kindness of the person wearing the 'God, Guns, and Trump'. OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #11

Well, somebody did say that if fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. n/t PatrickforB Jun 18 #14

Looks like its carrying a cross wrapped in a flag johnnyfins Jun 18 #22

They can all pound sand.............be kind my ass..............and she is holding some fake god symbol............ turbinetree Jun 18 #15

I will not be taking that exit enigmania Jun 18 #17

Gives you a warm fuzzy feeling when Lokee11 Jun 18 #18

What a pitifully tiny "crowd"! nt Trueblue Texan Jun 18 #20

What is this? A "pro kings" rally? Fil1957 Jun 18 #21

I wouldn't doubt it. They really would like to see him crowned king. Check out this post on my community FB page: Native Jun 18 #24

I swear I would have replied, 'Duly Noted.' (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #30

Wrapped in the flag and carrying a bible. Mr.Bee Jun 18 #23

When, not if the piece of shit in the White House starts killing us Eliot Rosewater Jun 18 #26

Use to be Traildogbob Jun 18 #27

Hear Hear! OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #31

Phony Assholes! Canada Kid Jun 18 #28

When I see Hendersonville, NC it always gets my attention. I loved the walkingman Jun 18 #29

Yep. OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #32

I have no idea what that is? walkingman Jun 18 #33

Oh, I apologize. OldBaldy1701E Jun 18 #39

Thanks - good analogy. ☮ walkingman Jun 18 #40