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10. I feel the same. I'm usually in a humorous mood. Today, not so much

Reply to Aristus (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:17 PM

Saturday

Vietnam, Grenada, Iraq. I’ve learned that my government will lie to me and there are human consequences and 99% of Americans don’t really appreciate the sacrifice of the 1% who serve. I knew a 101st Airborne guy (since deceased) who lost both legs in Grenada from friendly fire. Grenada?!?!?

I think I’ll have another 🍷

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