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Aristus

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34. Very enjoyable.

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 09:59 PM

Yesterday

I’m a big fan of The Scorpions. I was in Germany when the Wall came down and the reunification happened. Their song “Winds Of Change” was on the charts at the time.

It was such an amazing time; feeling like the world was becoming more peaceful, and maybe we could solve the world‘s problems without war.

That was before the Gulf War, of course. But at least the world drew together in an effective military coalition in order to win the war.

I felt the same after Barack Obama won the election in 2008; that the world was finally changing for the better.

I no longer have such hopes. The Lounge is a nice retreat from all that.

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It did. Aristus Friday #15

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That was interesting, and hopeful too! FullySupportDems Yesterday #30

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Yes! Aristus Yesterday #20

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Very enjoyable. Aristus Yesterday #34

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Then this True Dough 23 hrs ago #37

Vitesse et Puissance. Aristus 23 hrs ago #38

Any idea True Dough 23 hrs ago #39

I don't. I'll have to look it up. Aristus 23 hrs ago #40