Oooops, Almost Forgot - Happy Birthday

Today is c99's 5th anniversary. Happy Birthday everybody!

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WaterLily's picture

I'll light some candles and eat some cake this evening in celebration of this wonderful baby you've brought into the world.

So happy to have landed here. Thanks, Markos! douchebag!

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@WaterLily
I can say with great confidence that c99 would be nothing without the great content generously posted by our writers, commenters and lurkers. Thank you all.

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Anja Geitz's picture

@WaterLily

Ah, yes. That one really cracked me up.

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

Cograts amigo!

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@QMS
about the five year thing, mi amigo, and thank you for all you've done.

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birthday presents,anyone?

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@irishking
for the birthday present, old friend, it's great;y appreciated!

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PriceRip's picture

          I won't mention the unmentionable shill but it is nice to have a place where I can accentuate the positive without enduring the constant pressure from the unmentionable shill.

          Five and we anticipate many more to come.

RIP

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@PriceRip
It's great having you back in the fold, my friend.

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earthling1's picture

and still picking up survivers, thanks to you and Joe.
Congrats galore.
Heh, douchebag. Nice touch Eagles92.

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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.

@earthling1
this site went live. It was mostly created as a hobby and to have something to do in the winter months. I never dreamed that it would still be here in 2020 and would morph into what it is today. It's a testament to the great folks that inhabit c99.

I probably should repost that swimmer clinging to the c99 piece of wood image again. I's kind of iconic to this site.

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mimi's picture

@JtC
than the one which sits on the bottom now...
I can't tell you and Joe often enough how much this site and its writers and commentators helped me living through my lonely and darker days.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@earthling1

Those who have been around a long time remember when we called ourselves that.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

snoopydawg's picture

@Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal

on the orange titanic.

Thanks for your part in creating this lifeboat, ctsm!

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@snoopydawg

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

Lookout's picture

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RG0V_nvqw]

Health, wealth, and friends by the score!

All the best my friends...

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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

@Lookout
my old-timey brother. The tradition lives on.

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snoopydawg's picture

I was surprised by it and was so happy to find people who thought about things like I did. Yay!

Thanks whomever sent me it. Thanks JtC for all you do here.

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mimi's picture

@snoopydawg @snoopydawg
innvite. There was a guy with the name of Rusty and he had the link to this site, if I remember at least that correctly. I followed his link, I think. Thanks Rusty. Thanks to all who write here. Thanks to JtC to offer us this piece of wood to cling to. Sometimes it feels like a cliffhanger to me.

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@snoopydawg
whomever it was also. I'm proud of the voice you've found here and the fine essayist you've grown into.

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snoopydawg's picture

@JtC

This is very kind of you to say.

Ditto on this:

Amazing how this site and it's denizens always seem to cut through the propaganda, hype, and the bullsh*t to find the truth. Or, at least try ... and try hard.

Let's take a bow folks for seeing our way through the many folds of propaganda we have been subjected to for years on end. I wonder why we did when so many others fell for it?

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Anja Geitz's picture

@snoopydawg

If we ever figure out the answer, we might have the beginnings of something none of us have seen before.

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@snoopydawg

Smile

I thought you'd be a great person to have on the site. I was right.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

snoopydawg's picture

@Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal

Seriously I thought that was such a privilege. Glad to do my part in helping the site become what it has.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@snoopydawg

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

Anja Geitz's picture

for all of us political refugees. Can't think of a place on the internet I'd rather be than here with all you very strange people Smile

Job well done!

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

@Anja Geitz
and thank you for putting up with me. I know I can be "strange" at times.

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Anja Geitz's picture

@JtC

Like the captain of our store says when crew members start acting up, it's like being a father to a 100 unruly children. I'm sure you can relate Smile

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

janis b's picture

@Anja Geitz

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mimi's picture

@JtC
in the water to drown, though I think you thought at times I would have deserved that.

So the best thing about you is your real strange acceptance and support for old German Fräuleins. Where did you learn that? Have you been stationed in Germany? See, that would have been a big mistake, because they follow their heroes to the end of the world, which is c99% right now to me.

Again a very happy day-after birthday to you. I love you and your brother-friends a lot. Smile

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It's been a tough time and a tough run, and I've watched others fall from that. God bless you for your strength and endurance. But what else could I expect from a fellow Capricorn?

Keep on keepin' on. We need you. ♥

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Lurking in the wings is Hillary, like some terrifying bat hanging by her feet in a cavern below the DNC. A bat with theropod instincts. -- Fred Reed https://tinyurl.com/vgvuhcl

@laurel
sometimes i stagger but I try to walk the line. Thanks for being with us my friend.

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thanatokephaloides's picture

Lately it occurs to me.......

[video:https://youtu.be/QuyaK0hGxWk]

what a long, strange trip it's been......

Thank you for this most precious island of love and sanity in the ocean of utter madness!

Together, we are hope for many generations!

[video:https://youtu.be/c29rlvSu1lM]

Biggrin

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"US govt/military = bad. Russian govt/military = bad. Any politician wanting power = bad. Anyone wielding power = bad." --Shahryar

"All power corrupts absolutely!" -- thanatokephaloides

@thanatokephaloides
Hey, Fat Freddy's Drop, that's some good stuff! Thanks!

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As we move down the road so glad to have this voice of reason from here on this site.

All the awesome contributors, JtC and Joe have made such a difference in my life!

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Life is what you make it, so make it something worthwhile.

This ain't no dress rehearsal!

@jakkalbessie
having you here with us jb!

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mimi's picture

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@mimi
I liked that, great video. Thanks mimi.

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janis b's picture

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Bollox Ref's picture

Time to relish the inner child.

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Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.

@Bollox Ref
formative years! Cheers, Bollox!

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joe shikspack's picture

geez, it seems like only yesterday we were all passing notes to each other in the hallway. Smile

thanks, jtc! if this site is anything, it's a testament to your skill, patience and commitment to community.

and thanks to everybody who hangs out here - contributors, commenters and even the lurkers.

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janis b's picture

@joe shikspack

What a combo - The Evening Blues and The Blues Shack, plus all the bluesers.

I miss the blues shack image.

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@joe shikspack
this site wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. If it wasn't for the Evening Blues when it was at DKos we wouldn't be here. Our behind the scenes discussions and plans for a site a couple years before CStMS' google group (7 or 8 years ago for those listening in). That was the initial spark, for me anyway. If that hadn't have happened c99 wouldn't be here.

So let me send some of those kudos right back at you, my brother.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@JtC

Don't know what I'd have done without you, Joe. A steady drumbeat of work, like a good strong heart.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

ggersh's picture

@joe shikspack

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I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish

"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"

Heard from Margaret Kimberley

snoopydawg's picture

@ggersh

Thanks for all of your news and blues! I'm lost on the weekends when you are off decompressing somewhere fun. Heh..autocorrect wanted decomposing. Phew glad I caught that.

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joe shikspack's picture

@snoopydawg

sometimes on a weekend news fast i am more composed than in the throes of an especially bad news week. Smile

perhaps you could call it recomposing, though during gardening season you could call it composting.

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ggersh's picture

where would all us deplorables be with out ya.

Thanks for all you do!

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I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish

"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"

Heard from Margaret Kimberley

@ggersh @ggersh
I'll meet you under the L. I'll have a hot 50 gallon drum fired up and we'll roast some potatoes, deplorable style.

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ggersh's picture

@JtC

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I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish

"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"

Heard from Margaret Kimberley

@ggersh
through the garden, Chicago style

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mimi's picture

I miss so many of those names listed there. JtC, you conquered the inspirations and dreams of many in creating this site. Many, many thanks. You are my super hero. Heh, little girls have them, don't feel embarrassed.
Let's say cheers to the next five.
Drinks

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@mimi

Especially DallasDoc, dkmich, Phoebe Loosinhouse--and many others.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

mimi's picture

@Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal

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travelerxxx's picture

Glad the winds from the Ides of March blew me here.

Amazing how this site and it's denizens always seem to cut through the propaganda, hype, and the bullsh*t to find the truth. Or, at least try ... and try hard.

Happy Birthday, Caucus 99 Percent!

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Anja Geitz's picture

@travelerxxx

I think I saw snoopydawg mention C99 to someone in one of the BNR threads. I remember that because Trixie responded by calling C99 a place full of tumbleweeds and I thought, sounds like a great place to build something away from people like Trixie.

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

snoopydawg's picture

@Anja Geitz

I see mentions of our site once a week or so. One person in particular likes to peek at us. Every now and then I say hi to m poa.

Again...take a bow my fellow Russian bots and tumbleweeds.

Smile

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Anja Geitz's picture

@snoopydawg

I'm surprised they still talk about us. Maybe because our mere existence bugs the shit out of them?

For any of them lurking...Here's your tumbleweeds!

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

snoopydawg's picture

@Anja Geitz

"Rolling along with the tumbling tumbleweeds"

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@travelerxxx
from about 200 members to 2,000 almost overnight. Glad the wind blew you in our direction.

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travelerxxx's picture

@JtC

Believe me, I'm glad it blew me here.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@JtC

It was quite a thing.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

Not Henry Kissinger's picture

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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?

snoopydawg's picture

@Not Henry Kissinger

Love it! And it sure fits in here doesn't it?

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@Not Henry Kissinger
I sure miss the Overnight Caption Contest. May be a good time to post one every now and again to lighten things up a bit. Whatta' ya' think?

Man, I sure miss Knuck too.

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janis b's picture

@JtC

NHK's fun OCC, and knucklehead's perspective on things.

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Not Henry Kissinger's picture

@JtC

hillaryready.jpg

in honor of Knucklehead.

oldrunner.jpg

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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?

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@Snode
just for sharts and giggles I'll drop this one right here. One of my favorites.

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yellopig's picture

Congrats, and Thanks to JtC, Joe, the Mods & other admins! Y'all do a great job & I'm happy to support this site!

Thanks again!

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“We may not be able to change the system, but we can make the system irrelevant in our lives and in the lives of those around us.”—John Beckett

@yellopig
and thank you for your support, yellopig!

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How time flies!

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I've seen lots of changes. What doesn't change is people. Same old hairless apes.

@The Voice In the Wilderness
we must be having fun.

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janis b's picture

Now that you have a five-year-old, what are you going to do with her/him ; ).

Five-years-old is a wonderful time of life, let's enjoy it forever!

Thanks all!

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@janis b
c99's ambassador of Glad Tidings. I raised 3 kids but none were as difficult as this one.

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janis b's picture

@JtC

You managed to successfully raise the 4th, and most difficult one, the one with multiple personalities ; ).

La, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (I love Van)

one for you ...

[video:https://youtu.be/9Npbwc05CC8]

ps. may we all keep this sense of generosity alive

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Raggedy Ann's picture

I've only been here four of those years, but I'm so happy for each of those years! Let's all dance! Dance 4

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"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11

@Raggedy Ann
I'm happy!

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Happy birthday JTC, your work and the work of others is greatly appreciated.

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Avid Agnostic

@sactoprogressive
it's the fine members that make this site what it is. Thank you, my friend.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

It sure doesn't feel like it.

Here's to ya, JtC. Literally wouldn't have happened without you.

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

@Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal
it's been 5 years already either. It's been 6 years or better if you factor in the google group and the 2 forums too, probably close to 7.

You dreamed it up, all I did was provide the substructure.

But we do need it more than ever right now don't we?

Thanks B.

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Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal's picture

@JtC

You did the essential work to bring it into being.

I'm not saying I did NO work, but it would have been in vain without you.

Thanks and kudos!

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"More for Gore or the son of a drug lord--None of the above, fuck it, cut the cord."
--Zack de la Rocha

"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

vtcc73's picture

I think I finally found my place in life. It’s a place where we can act like five year olds and get away with it!

Thanks for all you do for us JtC. You are the consummate cat wrangler of all time.

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"Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now..."

@vtcc73
is having plenty of litter boxes handy. And a good horse to rope them with. Thanks vtcc73.

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snoopydawg's picture

@JtC

Git'em up cowboy.

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polkageist's picture

This site is a lifeline of sanity in an increasingly dystopian world.

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-Greed is not a virtue.
-Socialism: the radical idea of sharing.
-Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy, In a speech at the White House, 1962

@polkageist
we've gotta' be close to peak insanity, no? Then again, the way things look, there may be no limit to it.

Thanks for your continued support, my friend.

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Someone listed this site, among others. Like, way down on the list.
I did go to the Bernie or just Die sites, screened them out.
By default, I found this site.
Nobody invited me, for which nobody can be blamed. I am not a glorified essayist anywhere.
Glad I found it. I have friends here.
I think that Soleimani's way of calming tensions was hugs.
Hugs.

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"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981

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