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Trump's only redeeming characteristic is tormenting the McCain and Cheney families.
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It would be a joy and an honor!
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Did you just say...15?????? God almighty, how time flies! I remember exchanging notes with you about a 5yo adjusting to kindergarten! Mine is 12 now, btw, and six-three. (He's still my baby-boy tho lol.)
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The depth of hostility to Palestinians in the West is pretty insane, even among some people in the demographic you mention.
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Check the frothing, unhinged replies to a completely innocuous post.
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Your dad jokes are impeccable.
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Here's the full sentence:
"If we can’t pursue radical possibilities now, after this disaster of an election in which deeply vulnerable people were viciously renounced by purported allies and defenders, then there’s nothing left to do but wait out the decline of our planet."
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That's what makes it all so fucking crazy.
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Thank you, brethren. Honored to connect with you here.
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Suez, by Keith Kyle. Dense and very detailed, but pretty fascinating.
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Not obtuse at all! If I manage to finish, for sure I'll share it.
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It's ubiquitous. No getting away from it so long as North Americans and Europeans possess the faculty of speech.
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Here is a link to "National Liberation and Culture," which I cannot wait to discuss with you:
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The event is happening for many reasons, but its most important dimension is a fundraiser on behalf of Gaza journalist Othman Abd Rabou and his beautiful family. Even if you cannot attend the workshop, please consider donating:
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Yes, it's liberal hell in here.
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Well-said!
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All proceeds from the workshop go to Gaza journalist Othman Abd Rabou and his beautiful family. Even if you can't make it, please consider donating to the fundraiser.
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Oh man! It's crazy to hear that reference. But, nah, it's legit Rock Creek Park.
My next novel largely takes place in B-field, tho! Real names and places.
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They can quit shipping him with weapons, to start with.
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I feel like there's some good convo to be found--athletically and politically--in the NBA space, but with (American) football...jesus fucking christ.
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Really, it keeps me sane. Being a leftist sports fan in the USA is pretty damn alienating. I feel, perhaps idealistically, that it's not so discordant in, say, Europe or South America.