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Bettie

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14. We usually drive the county Democratic party float in our

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 12:59 PM

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town's parade.

Not sure if it is even worth the time or effort this year.

We usually drive it to every small town parade in the county.

Again, not sure it's worth it or even safe anymore.

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Ditto, and will hope something will have given us reason to celebrate. elleng Feb 9 #2

Oh I dunno... TommyT139 Feb 9 #3

Good! elleng Feb 9 #4

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Please please please...you psychos/psychics/physics rock.....! wcmagumba Feb 9 #11

I think it's a great Topic to discuss proud patriot Feb 9 #7

I agree that something needs to be done. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 9 #9

My prediction is sadly unfolding.... Bread and Circuses Feb 9 #8

Rendition Trump and Musk? 3825-87867 Feb 9 #10

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Why not celebrate? Sure, America has done bad shit. Every country in the world has. Hellbound Hellhound Tuesday #13

I couldn't disagree more. SleeplessinSoCal Tuesday #15

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Jefferson's language in the Declaration of Independence from monarchy was inspiring. SleeplessinSoCal Tuesday #17

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A spending boycott. Hotler Saturday #20

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That's a solid reaction. SleeplessinSoCal Saturday #22

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