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CBGLuthier

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1. if that ugly aspect of america could be changed what stops us from changing the rest?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 08:07 PM

Jan 2013

From gun control to gay marriage to women's rights in the office and the bedroom it is time to move this country into the 21st century kicking and screaming if it need be. Repeal DOMA, abolish the second amendment and pass the fucking ERA already.

and Mr. Robinson was one damned brave man.

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Jackie Robinson was born on 31st January 1919 [View all] malaise Jan 2013 OP

if that ugly aspect of america could be changed what stops us from changing the rest? CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #1

Too many folks don't know his story malaise Jan 2013 #2

damn I knew he went early, diabetes wasn't it CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #3

He was diabetic - on insulin malaise Jan 2013 #4

It's a small thing, but as a baseball fan, it pleases me to know that no major leaguer will ... 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #5

New bio movie coming out in April called "42" IcyPeas Jan 2013 #6

Nice malaise Jan 2013 #7

k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #8

Dear Mr. President, He was out! Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #9

Wow malaise Jan 2013 #10

Obama thought it was fantastic Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #11

Whitey Ford had that long windup even with someone on third. Elwood P Dowd Jan 2013 #12

It was close, for sure... Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #13

Yep, Jackie was out by about an inch. Ump missed it. Elwood P Dowd Jan 2013 #14

Idiot freeper jumps into the comments section .... Elwood P Dowd Feb 2013 #17

That was back in 2010, and the Spammers were out in force Brother Buzz Feb 2013 #18

google was cool today sad-cafe Jan 2013 #15

Yep they celebrate well n/t malaise Jan 2013 #16