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Floyd R. Turbo

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Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:32 AM Saturday

"Grief Is a Form of Patriotism, Too. [View all]

This 4th of July, many of us won't be waving flags or watching fireworks.
Not because we hate our country, but because we love it too much to pretend everything is fine.”

Rev. Benjamin Cremer

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"Grief Is a Form of Patriotism, Too. [View all] Floyd R. Turbo Saturday OP
Well said. PittBlue Saturday #1
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #2
Yeah, not feeling it this time, for sure... Wounded Bear Saturday #3
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #7
I refuse to let a group of mealy-mouthed psychopaths steal my joy. littlemissmartypants Saturday #4
I have joy relogic Saturday #9
Attention is your most vital tool. Whatever you focus your attention on, you strengthen. littlemissmartypants Saturday #18
Or one may focus relogic Sunday #21
I'm sorry relogic, this doesn't make any sense to me and if it's supposed to persuade me to alter my perspective... littlemissmartypants Sunday #22
Persuasion relogic 22 hrs ago #23
... littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #24
🫡🇺🇸 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #12
🫡 littlemissmartypants Saturday #19
... littlemissmartypants Saturday #20
Mr. B and I are going to go watch fireworks. ShazzieB Saturday #5
😊 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #13
Happy Farce of July...this year... MiHale Saturday #6
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #14
That is very well said. yardwork Saturday #8
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #15
DING.THIS!!!!!!!! AllaN01Bear Saturday #10
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #16
I do love my country. It just isn't the same one magats love. paleotn Saturday #11
😥 Floyd R. Turbo Saturday #17
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