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The title of this diary comes from a 1967 song by Pete Seeger (1919-2014) that was popular among the anti-Vietnam War protest movement of the 1960’s. It was deemed by many as symbolic of the US policy of escalation of the Vietnam War. The song lyrics...
by FDRDemocrat
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Thanks to doomandgloom ’s article ANTI-CAPITALIST SONGS AND STORIES a few weeks ago I was inspired to write a new pro-union song. This isn’t a parody of the original lyrics to “America the ...
by NeverEverAgain
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“Now I have come again To the land of the fair and the strong and the wise Brothers and sisters of the pale forest Children of night Who among you will run with the hunt? Now night arrives with her purple legion Retire now to your tents and to your...
by metzomagic
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“Kansas: its interior and exterior life; including a full view of its settlement, political history, social life, climate soil, productions, scenery, etc. (1856) (hereinafter ‘interior and exterior’) described in vivid detail the social and political...
by grim determined indolent
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I’m a big fan of Harbor Freight. Going thru emails and saw one from Harbor Freight offering a free power washer for filling out a survey about HF. Just pay shipping. Went thru the survey, then the form to pay with credit card. Submitted but did not go...
by NVmrT
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Israel has closed the main crossing point for humanitarian aid to enter into Gaza after a Palestinian armed group fired rockets at a military base in southern Israel near the site killing three soldiers. Link The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains...
by shopkeeper
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The variety and severity of psychoses observed on Donald Trump should long ago have been determined to be sufficient to disqualify him from serving as president of the United States. Hell, they should be sufficient to disqualify him from serving the...
by News Corpse
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Too many Americans still believe the lie that Ronald Reagan spun during his first inauguration speech (January 20, 1981) — “Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem.” Or for good measure, too many Americans also believe...
by rmartin1241
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Long before we had the phrase “alternate facts”, we had the equally idiotic phrase “agree to disagree”. No can do! Certain things are objectively either true or false, and in many instances saying “Let’s agree to disagree” is basically suggesting that...
by Perlinator
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This is my first diary. I'm writing this as much for cathartic reasons as I am trying to warn. I've lurked here for well over a decade and love this site and the people. The first, and likely rambling part is about my current state of affairs. I simply...
by Kevark
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Inspired (if “inspired” can be the right word to use for a reaction of disgust) by the recent news that these Republican leaders announced they will support Trump, despite their having publicly declared Trump unfit for the Presidency and/or a threat to...
by AndySchmookler
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by Michael Strickland Update. The Mississippi Governor was called out: Update. Thank you DRo: The Untold Herstory Grace Wisher was a free African American woman who was indentured as a child to the famous Star-Spangled Banner flag seamstress, Mary...
by The Book Bear
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It’s safe to say that if Americans were fully informed and voting in their best interests, there would be no Republicans. That may sound a tad flippant, but it’s undoubtedly true. Republicans ...
by Aldous J Pennyfarthing
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Welcome to Street Prophets Sunday Coffee Hour. This is an open thread so grab something to drink and sit a spell and let us know what is new with you. I am going to be doing another recipe diary ...
by michelewln
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On MSNBC Saturday night during a discussion of the Gaza protests on US campuses, reference was made to the fate of universities in Gaza since October 7. In particular, the destruction of Israa University was shown, and for the first time I saw a...
by ybruti
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On April 1st Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom Today that law was put into action Israel shuts down local Al Jazeera offices in ‘dark day for the media’ Jason Burke in Jerusalem Sun 5 May 2024 17.53...
by LaFeminista
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Do not troll the diary. If you hate pootie diaries, leave now. No harm, no foul.
Please do share pics of your fur kids! If you have health/behavior issues with your pets, feel free ...
by FosterMomInCA
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Okay, to continue my Sunday music diaries, I decided to go back to music diaries I already posted, and pick out a few songs from them. Here is the link to the diary I am choosing songs from: www.dailykos.com/… Here we go: Back when I posted this...
by bigjacbigjacbigjac
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“There is a crisis in Tribal communities. A crisis of violence, a crisis of abuse, and a crisis of abject neglect affecting Indian Women & Men, Indian Children, and Indian Elders. The federal government must act now; not tomorrow; not next week; not...
by Meteor Blades
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Yesterday, I posted a diary based on a quote from one of the college protesters at the University of Vermont who was heard saying, “Hitler was right to kills the Jews because they were Zionists.” Before I continue, please note I am submitting a new...
by BayAreaKen
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