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onecaliberal

(32,489 posts)
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 11:01 PM Dec 2017

Just finished reading An American Family by Khizr Khan.

Truly an amazing story. A story of a man who was not born in this country but is more American in his pinky fingernail than the collective of trump supporters.
Recommended read for anyone interested in the Khan family story. All proceeds from the book go to a memorial scholarship in Captain Khans honor.

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Just finished reading An American Family by Khizr Khan. (Original Post) onecaliberal Dec 2017 OP
I really think he should run for Senate or something RandomAccess Dec 2017 #1
Yes Khizr Khan holds a BA from University of onecaliberal Dec 2017 #2
The treatment of the Khan family.. Permanut Dec 2017 #3
They are very supportive of the military to this day. They are as American as apple pie onecaliberal Dec 2017 #4
Good advice, I'll get the book. Permanut Dec 2017 #5
Its a good book. onecaliberal Dec 2017 #6
 

RandomAccess

(5,210 posts)
1. I really think he should run for Senate or something
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 11:41 PM
Dec 2017

He's quite learned and wise. We could use a LOT more wisdom in Congress.

onecaliberal

(32,489 posts)
2. Yes Khizr Khan holds a BA from University of
Sun Dec 10, 2017, 01:26 AM
Dec 2017

Punjab, an L.L.,B from Punjab Univetsity Law College, and an L.L.,M. from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, the District of Columbia Bar, the New York State Bar, and the American Bar Association. His practice includes complex civil litigation, electronic discovery, health privacy compliance Law, and civil rights and veterans’ rights advocacy.

Permanut

(5,439 posts)
3. The treatment of the Khan family..
Sun Dec 10, 2017, 01:30 AM
Dec 2017

by Mango Mussolini was, for me, the pivotal moment when I, as a veteran, could no longer even look at this vile pile of excrement, or listen to him. I don't know how any military or veteran could support him.

onecaliberal

(32,489 posts)
4. They are very supportive of the military to this day. They are as American as apple pie
Sun Dec 10, 2017, 01:32 AM
Dec 2017

If you read the book you’d be even more upset. Their story is amazing.

Permanut

(5,439 posts)
5. Good advice, I'll get the book.
Sun Dec 10, 2017, 01:42 AM
Dec 2017

Heading for Barnes and Noble tomorrow. (Got a gift card for my birthday). I support the military 100%; I served with some amazing guys. (Navy ship, no women, this was in the 60's).

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