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Grins

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2. Been saying it for years.

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 12:39 AM

Jul 23

The greatest leap the country ever made was between 1861 to 1866. When southern conservatives - and that’s what they were! - committed sedition and left the Capitol leaving the remaining members of Congress no opposition in the advance of the nation. DURING A CIVIL WAR - the country advanced.

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Conservatism Is The Crisis [View all] Shell_Seas Jul 22 OP

Conservatism has destroyed Texas and continues to do so even today. walkingman Jul 22 #1

Been saying it for years. Grins Jul 23 #2