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YOUR LYIN EYES

By Richard Day on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 8:16pm |

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President Trump took time out from his exhausting schedule at his Mar-a-Lago resort over the Thanksgiving Day

Holiday to say 'he took a pass' on being named Time's 'Person of the Year' Award. Why did he supposedly reject this designation?

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...BUT HER EYES SAY OUI!

By Richard Day on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 2:32pm |

 

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I think that there has been a cultural change world wide of course, but also in this country.

Take a look at this iconic vision relating to VE Day.

Victory over Europe.

Did this sailor know this woman?

Did the lady consent to this approach from the sailor?

Why did peeps from the forties cheer this photo without question?

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NYT v. SULLIVAN

By Richard Day on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 12:16pm |

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states:

Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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HOLY ROY MOORE

By Richard Day on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 4:54pm |

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Moore

I feel bad sometimes that I can feel so gooooooooood watching the evil fall.

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I SAW NO HOPE

By Richard Day on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 9:55pm |

 

Right now I think there is hope.

These 'nothing elections' just demonstrated that they are indeed, 'something elections'.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/07/virginia-new-jersey-election-results-2017-244655

We currently have a buffoon as President of the United States of America.

 

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AN ETHICAL QUANDRY CONCERNING POTATOES

By Richard Day on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 2:42am |

I have resided at this turret for over 11 years.

I keep to myself.

Basically, I feel that most folks feel better that I keep to myself.

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THE PTA, PART TWO

By Richard Day on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 11:36am |

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THE PTA

By Richard Day on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:07am |

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Every time the Repubs and the Dems discuss problems with our nation and our children and....

Well....those pols always stress the importance of education.

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THE FOUR SEASONS?

By Richard Day on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 3:01pm |

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So the Spring has sprung

And our Summer is just gone

Autumn has arrived

Red and yellow trees

So many colors abound

Dead leaves on the ground

Dead leaves on the ground

And dying leaves on the trees

Crispness in the air

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