Once there came a man
Who said:
βRange me all men of the world in rows.β
And instantly
There was a terrific clamor among the people
Against being ranged in rows.
There was a loud quarrel, world-wide.
It endured for ages;
And blood was shed
By those who would not stand in rows,
And by those who pined to stand in rows.
Eventually, the man went to death, weeping.
And those who stayed in the bloody scuffle
Knew not the great simplicity.
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"Once there came a man" by Stephen Crane
06.03.2026 17:45
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Obama: "We are living in a time where it can be hard to hope. Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions. Another setback to the idea of the rule of law ... but this man - Rev. Jesse Jackson - inspires us to take a harder path ... bc if we don't step up, nobody else will"
06.03.2026 20:09
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I propose a new law:
Anyone who expresses support for an offensive war shall immediately be drafted to fight in it. No exceptions and no exemptions for any reason, including disability or service as a government official in any office. Presidents and congressmen shall fight in any war they start.
06.03.2026 00:58
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An excerpt from Jesse Jacksonβs powerful speech to the Democratic National Convention on July 19, 1988.
May he rest in peace.
06.03.2026 22:01
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βKeep hope alive
Keep hope alive!β
Rev. Jesse Jackson
06.03.2026 18:38
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Singing Drops (2024)
by Gelena Pavlenko
06.03.2026 20:47
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I'm a vicar in a small rural village. I could never say this to my flock because of the outcry, but Reform are blatantly opposed to genuine Christian values and it's clear that anyone considering voting for them has not been listening to a single word I say each week
06.03.2026 20:20
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"SHIT"
"FUCK"
"NO"
"FUCK"
"SHIT"
"FUCK"
06.03.2026 11:30
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You deserve a treat, my friend. Enjoy your currynoms. π
06.03.2026 22:20
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Night night from the extremely wise cat.
06.03.2026 21:20
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All of our living presidents who still have a sense of decency gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Respect recognizes respect.
06.03.2026 20:18
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Without the stuttering.
06.03.2026 20:27
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It does. Not the first time I've been through this. I hope it'll be the last. π©
06.03.2026 20:20
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