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Martin Eden

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8. John Lewis is a wise man, and a better man than I

Reply to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Tue Jul 16, 2019, 08:16 PM

Jul 2019

I possess no more than a spindly broom to sweep back the tide of bitterness and hostility that rushes towards me with every manifestation of the vile racism, intentional cruelty, and appalling ignorance of the pathogical liar who occupies the highest position of leadership in the country I used to love unconditionally but now struggle to respect.

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John Lewis: Do not get lost in a sea of despair [View all] StarfishSaver Jul 2019 OP

Thank you congressman Lewis.. a real national treasure!! Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #1

Have been waiting for his words of Wellstone ruled Jul 2019 #2

Resisting is American! BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #3

Just reading the words I could hear his voice. Thank you, sir Hekate Jul 2019 #4

We need pelosi to step up to the plate because right now, no trump beachbum bob Jul 2019 #5

A true American hero mcar Jul 2019 #6

Congressman John Lewis is indeed a national treasure Gothmog Jul 2019 #7

John Lewis is a wise man, and a better man than I Martin Eden Jul 2019 #8

"We will find a way brer cat Jul 2019 #9

What does he know about not giving in to despair? Lucky Luciano Jul 2019 #10

He is an American icon! His words come from the heart-he walks in the truth. RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2019 #11

His voice is so powerful! Lonestarblue Jul 2019 #12

I needed that. byronius Jul 2019 #13

#goodtrouble Politicub Jul 2019 #14

We so need his message of hope... VarryOn Jul 2019 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author ProfessionalLeft Jul 2019 #16

Congressman Lewis has pretty much seen the depths of despair... Wounded Bear Jul 2019 #17

thank you bdamomma Jul 2019 #18

words of wisdom from one of the wisest among us... Raster Jul 2019 #19