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Title: God Bless America!
Post by: mirth on January 19, 2017, 09:27:46 PM
Here's to another smooth transition of power...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/donald-trump-inauguration.html
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Post by: Staggerwing on January 19, 2017, 09:58:08 PM
Is there an inaugural adware blocker I can load beforehand?
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Post by: Sir Slash on January 19, 2017, 11:27:26 PM
I don't care what anybody says, Melania will be the hottest First Lady EVERRRRRR!  ^-^
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Post by: Gusington on January 20, 2017, 10:29:17 AM
Jackie O.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 10:32:37 AM
Bess Truman
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Post by: Gusington on January 20, 2017, 10:43:10 AM
Dolly Madison was a wanting strumpet.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 10:49:59 AM
My kinda gal
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Post by: Gusington on January 20, 2017, 10:54:59 AM
All of our kinda gal.
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: mirth on January 19, 2017, 09:27:46 PM
Here's to another smooth transition of power...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/donald-trump-inauguration.html

I think the only bumps will be from the sore loser whiney BLM-crowd, etc.  :knuppel2:
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
I'm watching the live stream on Youtube now. Little surreal.
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Post by: Gusington on January 20, 2017, 11:25:08 AM
Ha a little? It's like watching an additional, earlier prologue to The Running Man.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 11:27:50 AM
There are some unhappy faces in the crowd.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 11:49:57 AM
Newshound Mom is keeping track this morning while I drive the ship. ;) She said she had to give up watching ABC's coverage when Cokie just couldn't get past focusing on Hillary.

Hydra Senator Stern (played by Gary Shandling in two movies) standing behind Trump, froggily goggling around while Trump is trying to remember to look like he's praying and not succeeding very well, seems a little too obvious. Fortunately, the next camera shot obscures him properly!  :D

(He looked a little like Christie, actually; but Mom and I were joking about it. Mom says not Christie.)
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 11:50:35 AM
Not many, though. I've been watching for a bit but I've set work aside now to truly watch. I've never watched an inaugural ceremony before.

A few things I've noted.

- when Michelle Obama came out, after doing the usual touchy/feels crap, she stood in front of the Clintons. Bill the Perv couldn't resist checking her ass out on live TV. Classy.

- there's a lot of self-important, preening, peacock-like wankers in the stands

- Barron Trump has a douchey look plastered on his face, and he's a fidgety little shit

- Trump looks like he just wants to get on with it

- the news needs to let it go about Hillary - they couldn't resist with election commentary
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 11:53:13 AM
I'm watching the feed from WaPo. The commentary has been minimal and relatively balanced.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 11:55:35 AM
Well, Pence is in...
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:00:35 PM
Pence sworn in. Hoping he brings good Presidential material later.

"Lock her up!" shouted when Pence shakes hands with the Obamas.  ::)

The speech before Pence was... interesting. 'Hope this example of a guy who died in a civil war against the South provides solace today.' "Solace"? Really? I mean, yes, great story, but...

Mom notices Fox isn't showing many (any?) shots of the missing Representative seats (protesting in absentia).

Trump being sworn in now.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:01:10 PM
Shit just got real
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:02:12 PM
Artillery shots made me jump a little...  :crazy2:
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
His hair totally repels the rain water.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:07:17 PM
"Today we are transferring power from Washington DC back to the people." -- wow, he's hitting the prior administration hard in the opening speech.

Mom agrees with me, wrong kind of speech leading out. "This moment is your moment, it belongs to you." Okay, but I'll believe that when I see it. Victory lapping during the speech. "[Today] will be remembered as the day when America's people became the leaders of their country again."
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:08:12 PM
Are we hearing distant booing in the background?? Like, outside somewhere?
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:09:21 PM
He just ended gang and drug crime. Impressive.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:09:58 PM
So far the biggest applause has been for Pence. A really weak crowd.
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Post by: DoctorQuest on January 20, 2017, 12:10:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:09:21 PM
He just ended gang and drug crime. Impressive.

Where's my danged tax cut?
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:12:12 PM
America first and protectionism. Wow.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:12:27 PM
Winning!
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Post by: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 12:17:42 PM
He gonna have a busy schedule for the next four years.  :o
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:18:08 PM
Uh-oh. He just offended Vulcan-Americans with his 'red blood of patriots' remark.
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 12:19:02 PM
Someone's going to be butthurt over the "beautiful students" comment, too.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:19:41 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 12:17:42 PM
He gonna have a busy schedule for the next four years.  :o

Is there something he didn't pledge to do?
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Post by: Bison on January 20, 2017, 12:20:41 PM
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Bison on January 20, 2017, 12:20:41 PM
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I hope Trump does something about bandwidth thieves.
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 12:21:56 PM
The look on Obama's face was priceless...the look on the dude sitting next to him was downright hysterical. I call it now, he's going to be a meme. Wish I had a screen capture of his face.  :2funny:
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:23:16 PM
Billy-boy has had a couple of priceless expressions too.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:19:41 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 12:17:42 PM
He gonna have a busy schedule for the next four years.  :o

Is there something he didn't pledge to do?

He didn't pledge to stop making ridiculous claims.
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 12:26:49 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:23:16 PM
Billy-boy has had a couple of priceless expressions too.

Especially when he was checking Michelle's rump out.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
That look on Trump's face during the anthem was awesome! "I can't believe I'm the f**king President of the United States".
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
Buh-bye Clintons.
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 12:32:06 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
Buh-bye Clintons.

One can only hope.
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Post by: DoctorQuest on January 20, 2017, 12:33:17 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
That look on Trump's face during the anthem was awesome! "I can't believe I'm the f**king President of the United States".

I know, right? This is where American conservatism has lead us.  :uglystupid2:
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Post by: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 12:36:57 PM
Now all I have to do is wait for my free bubble-ubb and eatin' that rainbow stew.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:38:12 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 20, 2017, 12:32:06 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
Buh-bye Clintons.

One can only hope.

They're going to be busy avoiding prison.
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Post by: DoctorQuest on January 20, 2017, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 20, 2017, 12:32:06 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
Buh-bye Clintons.

One can only hope.

I can definitely agree with this.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:39:07 PM
America feels greater already
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Post by: BanzaiCat on January 20, 2017, 12:40:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:39:07 PM
America feels greater already

I think it still needs a Cialis
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 20, 2017, 12:40:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:39:07 PM
America feels greater already

I think it still needs a Cialis

Trump is going to appoint Star as Secretary of Fluffing.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:50:05 PM
IT'S GONNA BE YUGE!  :D

Weird watching the camera follow Obama's departing copter spooling up, taking off, and shuffling off into the... wait, they're still following it. They have cameras set up along the flight plan to the airport evidently??

...this feels awfully morbid. Like they're sure he's gonna get shot flying over the city and they're gonna make dang sure they get the footage.
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 12:52:07 PM
Biden's taking the train meanwhile. (And they're gonna linger on him and his family walking to the train?) Seems like a meme opportunity...
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
0bama's are gone, gone, gone and good riddance!  <:-)  For the first time in eight years America is on the path to greatness again!  Also gone (at least as president) are 0bama's narcissist I I I me me me speeches.

http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/20/trump-inaugural-address-focuses-on-we-leaves-himself-out-of-speech-almost-entirely/
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 01:04:36 PM
Now hearing about windows being broken and cars burned (in DC?) during the inauguration.

Yeah, the commentator is connecting this with Schumer's "console Civil War" speech. The rioters are representing people "living in terror" of Trump's election. THEY'RE ONLY LIVING IN TERROR THANKS TO THE DEMOCRAT PROPAGANDA TELLING THEM TO LIVE IN TERROR!  :tickedoff: (And that people can indulge in riot and get away with it being called peaceful, legitimate protest.)
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:06:19 PM
Where are the Obamas going? Hawaii? I thought they were going to be living in DC.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:07:53 PM
And where are they right now? Is that Andrews?
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:09:05 PM
Okay. Just read they are heading to Palm Springs.
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Post by: Bison on January 20, 2017, 01:09:31 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:06:19 PM
Where are the Obamas going? Hawaii? I thought they were going to be living in DC.

He's going golfing. 
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:11:00 PM
Quote from: Bison on January 20, 2017, 01:09:31 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:06:19 PM
Where are the Obamas going? Hawaii? I thought they were going to be living in DC.

He's going golfing. 

Maybe he'll take up gaming. I'll bet he could get some cool POTUS dice.
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 01:12:20 PM
All References to 'Climate Change' Deleted From White House Website at Noon Today (http://www.climatedepot.com/2017/01/20/all-references-to-climate-change-deleted-from-white-house-website-at-noon-today/)  :2funny:
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Post by: Bison on January 20, 2017, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 01:12:20 PM
All References to 'Climate Change' Deleted From White House Website at Noon Today (http://www.climatedepot.com/2017/01/20/all-references-to-climate-change-deleted-from-white-house-website-at-noon-today/)  :2funny:

Now that's change I can believe in!
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:14:27 PM
Trump just signed the Mattis waiver.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:16:11 PM
Paul Ryan looks awfully uncomfortable.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:17:49 PM
The thing with the pens is hilarious.
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Post by: Sir Slash on January 20, 2017, 01:28:17 PM
Dammit! I'm late. I spent the whole morning with my wife's car at the dealership getting maintenance done. So.... I hear there's a NEW President? If I was Trump, the first thing I would do is change those locks on the White House in case Obama comes back. "Sorry Donald. I forgot my pen and phone". Then..... I'd put Barron to bed early tonight.
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Post by: Windigo on January 20, 2017, 01:33:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 19, 2017, 09:27:46 PM
Here's to another smooth transition of power...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/donald-trump-inauguration.html

THIS!


can't be over stated - 200+ years of smooth-ish power transitions
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: Windigo on January 20, 2017, 01:33:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 19, 2017, 09:27:46 PM
Here's to another smooth transition of power...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/donald-trump-inauguration.html

THIS!


can't be over stated - 200+ years of smooth-ish power transitions

Well there was that little Civil War thing
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Post by: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 01:46:39 PM
And some store front smashing in DC right now.
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Post by: Windigo on January 20, 2017, 01:49:01 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: Windigo on January 20, 2017, 01:33:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 19, 2017, 09:27:46 PM
Here's to another smooth transition of power...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/donald-trump-inauguration.html

THIS!


can't be over stated - 200+ years of smooth-ish power transitions

Well there was that little Civil War thing

you understand "smooth-ish"?

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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 01:50:11 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 01:46:39 PM
And some store front smashing in DC right now.

And cars being torched.
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Post by: Bison on January 20, 2017, 01:51:22 PM
I guess we know who the violent extremists truly are now if there was ever a question. 
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 02:01:40 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 01:50:11 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 20, 2017, 01:46:39 PM
And some store front smashing in DC right now.

And cars being torched.

I have no sympathy for these assholes. Gas 'em and jail 'em.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/20/us/politics/inauguration-protests.html
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Post by: JasonPratt on January 20, 2017, 02:09:22 PM
Gangs and drug crime stops today, or so I've heard. Torching and shattering property sort of counts? Seems connected anyway. For... reasons.  :arr:
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 02:13:12 PM
They are just "peacefully" exercising their constitutional rights...:knuppel2:
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Post by: OJsDad on January 20, 2017, 02:23:37 PM
I was in the car driving home. Was at hotel long enough to see Trump arrive at WH.

I thought his speech was pretty good. Only said 'I' twice. Was directed to all Americans, unlike Schumers that was targeted to a few groups.

Those Dems that gave the middle finger to the US have no right to demand anything. When they talk about unity and coming together they need to be reminded they really dont care about it
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 02:23:54 PM
Just another peaceful protest by the Left...

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Post by: OJsDad on January 20, 2017, 02:25:35 PM
Quote from: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 02:23:54 PM
Just another peaceful protest bu the left

Its part of their jobs and economic program.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 02:27:56 PM
Thugs smashing windows...doesn't remind me of the Nazis at all
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Post by: OJsDad on January 20, 2017, 02:36:33 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 02:27:56 PM
Thugs smashing windows...doesn't remind me of the Nazis at all

Why were Trump supporters doing that.

Alright. Two more hours of road work before i get home. At least i was able to get through Chicago with no issues.
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Post by: Sir Slash on January 20, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
Brave men, beating-up a defenseless building.
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Post by: steve58 on January 20, 2017, 02:44:03 PM
The cops should've tackled that thug with the pole in that video...charged him with assault.
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 02:59:54 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on January 20, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
Brave men, beating-up a defenseless building.

Inspiring
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Post by: OJsDad on January 20, 2017, 05:54:52 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2017, 12:12:12 PM
America first and protectionism. Wow.

Anti Trumpers outside the US didn't like this.  I like the picture of the idiots calling to Stop Trumps Nuclear Arms Race.  Didn't he say the other day he wants to reduce the number? 

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/after-trump-pledges-%E2%80%98america-first%E2%80%99-the-world-responds-with-protests-and-dismay/ar-AAm3V8J?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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Post by: mirth on January 20, 2017, 05:56:52 PM
Most people aren't interested in logic or reason.