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yonder

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12. Thanks for the apt dose of Sir Walter Scott

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Original post)

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 07:02 PM

Jan 2021

And from it I learned a new word which applies to the subject, then and now. pelf: riches or wealth, especially if ill-gained.

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Welcome to Scotland Donald John Trump! [View all] Mme. Defarge Jan 2021 OP

I don't know which is more ironic..... MyOwnPeace Jan 2021 #1

Sorry, we're on lockdown frazzled Jan 2021 #2

Thanks for this! Tanuki Jan 2021 #3

something's never change stillcool Jan 2021 #4

They have some great nicknames for him already Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #5

They really really like him!! Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #8

Breathes there the "man" Blue Owl Jan 2021 #6

Remarkable poem and proof of history repeating itself diva77 Jan 2021 #7

Excellent. Scott's poem fits trump to a tee. panader0 Jan 2021 #9

Perhaps Sir Walter Scott visited our time in a fever dream and returned to his bed NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #10

Perfect! northoftheborder Jan 2021 #11

Thanks for the apt dose of Sir Walter Scott yonder Jan 2021 #12

Actor David Tennant's message to Trump, on behalf of the Scottish nation Withywindle Jan 2021 #13

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