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H2O Man

(79,325 posts)
21. Yes!
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 01:32 PM
7 hrs ago

There are a number of really good potential presidential candidates. While I favor Chris Murphey, no matter who wins the primaries, I will work hard to get him/her elected. The same applies in the mid-terms. We do not have the luxury of only supporting the candidates that are our personal favorites.

Now, my favorite president was JFK. I wish that republicans would read his 1956 "Profiles in Courage." However, I recognize that in most cases, they will not honor their oath of office until there are Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate. Once that happens, I anticipate some republicans will -- at very least -- not go along with the coward.

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An abundance of embarrassments... kentuck Yesterday #1
A lot of corruption, too. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #5
We need leaders that understand the gravity of the situation. kentuck 21 hrs ago #15
Yes! H2O Man 7 hrs ago #21
K&R MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #2
Thank you! H2O Man 22 hrs ago #6
We must not assume a return to "normalcy" is orthoclad 23 hrs ago #3
Right. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #7
When I was a kid, my Mom got a dog and I was tasked with caring for it. Midnight Writer 23 hrs ago #4
Interesting. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #8
I was lucky. He didn't come around much. Midnight Writer 21 hrs ago #10
I, too, was an abused child ... oldsoldierfadingfast 21 hrs ago #13
Absolutely! H2O Man 20 hrs ago #18
I, too, was an abused child ... oldsoldierfadingfast 21 hrs ago #14
Your story reminds me of Johnny Cash's song Uncle Joe 21 hrs ago #11
Ah, my dear H20 Man ... oldsoldierfadingfast 21 hrs ago #9
I agree about the USSC. H2O Man 21 hrs ago #12
From your lips to God's ear. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #16
Thanks! H2O Man 20 hrs ago #17
"the members of his party are afraid to honor their oath of office" Martin Eden 12 hrs ago #19
Very good! H2O Man 7 hrs ago #20
The Truly Strong Kid Berwyn 7 hrs ago #22
Thank you! H2O Man 6 hrs ago #23
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K & R malaise 5 hrs ago #25
Thank you! H2O Man 3 hrs ago #26
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