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19. Sometimes symbols are a good thing.

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 09:55 AM

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Bill naming bald eagle national bird on way to White House [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 17 OP

It is an important issue. madaboutharry Dec 17 #2

"I love eagles" BumRushDaShow Dec 17 #8

Well the Eagles BumRushDaShow Dec 17 #14

Republicans samplegirl Dec 17 #9

Sometimes symbols are a good thing. William769 Dec 17 #19

That's so unfair to the Turkeys. Emile Dec 17 #3

Ben Franklin's choice as a uniquely American bird JT45242 Dec 17 #5

The eagle is a scavenger, the turkey is a notable bird! Emile Dec 17 #6

Well stated. My thoughts too. Peace and hot dogs. twodogsbarking Dec 17 #11

Yes, I couldn't help but think of this scene DesertRain Dec 17 #24

I thought the national bird was something else entirely Marthe48 Dec 17 #13

The one finger salute. twodogsbarking Dec 17 #15

Effective Jan 20 it ought to be the DoDo marmar Dec 17 #17

And Donald Trump will be named the largest Turkey afterwards. cstanleytech Dec 17 #18

Yes, the eagle suits Americans Linda ladeewolf Dec 17 #20

Trump will declare the vulture as our national symbol. sop Dec 17 #21

Sitting in the coffee shop, reading this to my fellow drinkers, idahoblue Dec 17 #22

That's funny and there is a lot of truth in that comment. walkingman Dec 17 #26

Eh lonely bird Dec 17 #23

I thought it already was, but maybe I know why we waited. JohnnyRingo Dec 17 #25

I thought it was too. underpants Dec 17 #28

By signing law Biden gives bird to America on way out. Sneederbunk Dec 17 #27