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electric_blue68

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19. This country has done great things, and horrible, horrendous things....

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 06:00 PM

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and this particular white liberal learned about a lot of the bad policies, actions many decades ago , first by having parents who paid attention, and taught me. Then on my own further reading, and listening to people's experiences.

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Let's see, how do i put this? Ok starting with i grew up in the 40,s 50,s 60,s through today. i've witnessed many things [View all] bluestarone Tuesday OP

Yes. Irish_Dem Tuesday #1

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Yes, great example for sure. bluestarone Tuesday #3

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This message was self-deleted by its author Rendville Tuesday #6

100% correct.. Permanut Tuesday #11

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