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Watching the D-Day commemorations this year, I could not help a feeling of helplessness and sadness. Thinking of the cost in lives to destroy fascism in World War II, always leaves my heart heavy. I watch these commemorations to remember and to honour...
by NY brit expat
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Mac: [desperate to make the deal] Look, how much do you want? Ben: [fills his hands with sand] Would you pay me a pound for every grain of sand in my hand? [drops some sand] Ben: Ah, well, that saves you some. Well, would you do it? Mac: No. Of course...
by metzomagic
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Trump will be DEFEATED in 2024. But, have no doubt, his LOSS will hold major consequences, for ALL of us. You should know by now - A Trump return to power would be catastrophic for Ukraine. And for ALL of Europe. The Middle East? Equally HORRIFIC....
by ST4U
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Sixty years ago this coming Friday, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner went missing in Mississippi. Goodman and Schwerner were New York Jews. Chaney was from the deepest shadows of the segregationist South, a black Mississippian. They...
by Meteor Blades
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Malcolm Forbes once stated that the purpose of an education is to replace an empty mind with an open one. I want to thank this site for opening my mind a little by giving me a timeout when I posted a diary that was very politically incorrect. The diary...
by danarheaelliott
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Debating Delusions with Dad Little House on the Prairie My critical thinking journey began as a young girl watching Little House on the Prairie. Everyone I knew read the books, as did I, and really loved the t.v. show. I could see myself as little...
by The Tell with Christine Axsmith
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Among the tediously repeated lines that Trump delivers in his traveling cult rallies is a new one wherein he declares that the 2024 presidential election is "the most important election in the history of the United States." And for once, he isn't...
by News Corpse
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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. Growing up in California I learned to love Tex-Mex food. Here are some more of my favorite Tex-Mex...
by michelewln
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There are numerous posts today claiming that Ukraine has either advanced in Vovchansk or has liberated the town. Some include video of Ukrainian soldiers stomping on Russian flags as they were liberating the town during its offensive in autumn 2022....
by quaoar
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I'm very proud to announce that I've just broken a major fundraising milestone: $250,000 raised for Democrats running for STATE LEGISLATIVE races this cycle! (Note: This includes the 4 states which held their legislative elections last year). If you go...
by Brainwrap
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Like most Americans, I’ve been forced by circumstances to think a lot about a man I’d rather never bring to mind: Donald Trump. I’ve thought hard about his possible ascension to our top leadership post for yet a second time. I’ve spent even more time...
by dratler
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Here is a history of the use of the term “spam" in the context of network abuse. In The Beginning was Usenet, a collection of "news” groups hosted on a decentralized and cooperative worldwide collection of Network News Transport Protocol servers. As...
by Shebardigan
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Back in March, right after oral arguments, I made a prediction about the ruling. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ET AL. v.ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE ET AL. I said 8-1. it was 9-0. I thought Alito would vote against it, mostly because it would be...
by Ulanopo
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A gentle reminder of how we do things: 🐱🐶🐦
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/...
by userexists
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The World Bank’s positive outlook debunks Republican claims about the US economy under Biden. I emphasize the need for progressive reforms to address systemic inequalities and foster inclusive growth. Republican lie about the US economy debunked by the...
by Egberto Willies
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Harold LeMay, a Tacoma businessman, loved cars and managed to collect more than 3,000 automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles over forty years of collecting. The LeMay Family Collections, on the historic grounds of the former Marymount Military Academy in...
by Ojibwa
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The Supreme Court’s pro-corporate rulings highlight their detrimental impact on workers, unions, and environmental sustainability while advocating for reforms to reclaim democratic principles. The Supreme Court is now a clear and present danger. Watch...
by Egberto Willies
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Energy & Environment Record-breaking, widespread and stubborn heat wave to blanket U.S. this week
by Angmar
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While many of us know Mike Johnson as speaker of the house, some here seem to forget the very popular musical and philanthropic career he had before this. Did you know Mike Johnson was a singer and had a number one record? In fact, there were many...
by ruscle
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Four Israeli hostages — three men and one woman — were rescued in Gaza on Saturday, June 8, but at what cost to the peopie around them? At least 274 Palestinian men, women and children at the Nuseirat refugee camp were killed in the ensuing battle and...
by ybruti
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