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In reply to the discussion: "... she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." [View all]Hekate
(90,648 posts)6. That gave me such a gentle smile...
It always reminds me of our hopes for the Goddess.
I forgot it was Arundhati Roy who said that -- thanks for bringing it back to us now. We need to be reminded of what we can do.
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You are EXACTLY right. I wasn't amazed to see some of the replies from the so called "Progressives"
bluestate10
Jan 2014
#26
So true. Or the ones who claim to be liberal and then invest in Wall St.
raouldukelives
Jan 2014
#54
Take a chance on starting up a small business that compete with big business. Too many people on
bluestate10
Jan 2014
#28
No. You start small with the objective of making a difference. If you blanch at paying $1.5 more
bluestate10
Jan 2014
#30
We is us. At least those of us that see a clear path forward. The path won't be easy, but not
bluestate10
Jan 2014
#31
Maybe I'll drop by and pick up some avacados, which won't grow here in Wisconsin.
Scuba
Jan 2014
#29
I love Arundhati. Have heard her speak many times. She is brilliant and compassionate. nt
kelliekat44
Jan 2014
#33
Recommend!!! She knows! That's so totally it. That's it, exactly. That's the dance.
Zorra
Jan 2014
#39
History always repeats itself on that you can be sure. So, even though the
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2014
#44