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BaronChocula

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6. And speaking of "a Kennedy"

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 06:35 PM

Jan 1

that beautiful prose reminded me of this line from a 1961 inauguration speech: "Those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up in side."

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I know, I absolutely love this man, oh excuse me, this Mayor of New York City!!!!!! a kennedy Jan 1 #2

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