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Lifeafter70

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6. Your last line is so true

Reply to Murphyb849 (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 7, 2023, 09:26 PM

Jun 2023

My father went from an FDR Democrat and union man who loved and accepted his grandaughter to a racist bigoted trump supporter after he retired. He spent his days watching fox news and died a lonely man. His children and grandchildren still loved him but could no longer tolerate his hate. For our own sanity we had to keep our distance.

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I'm an ally and fully understand what the right is Lifeafter70 Jun 2023 #1

a big K&R markie Jun 2023 #2

My governor signed Missouri's latest hate legislation today. Cracklin Charlie Jun 2023 #3

I am the mom of a trans child 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Murphyb849 Jun 2023 #4

Your last line is so true Lifeafter70 Jun 2023 #6

K&R! burrowowl Jun 2023 #5

I'm with you! MLAA Jun 2023 #7

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in solidarity with you and your child Skittles Jun 2023 #10

K & R n/t malaise Jun 2023 #11