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At least two corrections: Pull off the soft gloves —

And „tough. . . warrior“ (not „touch“)

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Didn’t notice either - totality more important.

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Patti’s: Thank. You are kind and good.

We are, together, in a noble and just cause.

We are joyful in urging the right.

Joyce Vance says, „We are in this together!“

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I appreciate every word you write here. And yes, we are part of this and must approach it together!

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However, if one looks at the point of the spear of the Band of Sisters it is a band primarily composed of sisters of color. I will raise a banner of salute to these sisters and blow the bugle of charge as I join them with my sword that sharpens on a stone of unity behind our sisters.

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Jim Sanders: As one who has loved a woman for 53 years, I join you!

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Here the I is the we.

Quote: “Political thought is representative. I form an opinion by considering a given issue from different viewpoints, by making present to my mind the standpoint of those who are absent; that is, I represent them.”Nov 14, 2011

"Quote" of the Week - Hannah Arendt Center - Bard College

Hannah Arendt Center - Bard

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So critically important. As much as possible, however much someone’s able please support volunteer, spread the word, follow-up, invest, stand up!

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Patti’s: That is the winning spirit!

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Armando - as always, you offer kind, well-considered advice.

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Chris Andrews: Thank you to a writer I greatly admire for hilarity, wit, and good taste. I love the skits sketched on „Men on Pause.“

One of my favorites was „The female gaze,“ with her delight in imperfections. She made the very good point that flawlessness is boring. My Nancy (53 years together) is deliciously flawed and elegant and beautiful. I would not Zitadelle any of her human frailties for the boring.

Thank for smiles and informal counsel in „Men on Pause.“

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Think of Henry V speech on eve of St. Crispin day. See the reference to Band of Brothers. Now think of our spearhead which is a BAND OF SISTERS primarily sisters of color. Hopefully white men will not start forming the circular firing squad.

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Jim Sanders: Brothers, ye Band of Brothers! Thanks so much for that good, cheery thought!

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It’s time to let the hammer down, as the old saying goes! I once was on X, not not ever again! Musk!

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Anthony: Elon Musk had such potential but fell flat and became a huge disappointment! Alas!

Saith the Raven, Nevermore!

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Musk is like Trump - self-centered ‼️

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Anthony: Being bilingual in German, I saw a feature on the Deutsche Welle where Elon Musk was opening a Tesla plant in Munich. Musk was very dismissive and self-centered, as you correctly point out.

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