More reasons for modest optimism
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Recently a friend told me something that will stick with me forever:
Bullying looks strong, and might be in the short term, but in the long term it is weak.
Friendship may look weak, but it is one of the strongest forces of all.
Let us keep on doing the next right thing. With kindness.
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It seems a discussion is in order of the Laken Riley Act that I happily voted against on the House floor today. It is a bill that served no purpose than to stir up anger. But letβs quickly review why:
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Maybe Britain should take us back...you know, the fact that we don't want them to take us over and all...
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Unfortunately, too many don't see what's so wrong with that statement to catch the sarcasm. π
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Time to be a bit more adventurous?
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I need a Books Anonymous group I think....maniac is the right word!
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Looks much more organized than mine! The stacks on the floor need a home π€
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