In My Lifetime

In my lifetime, Russia went from 'godless communism'
    to 'the defender of traditional values and patriotism'

  While America turned from a proud free nation under God
    into a debauched libertine, entirely unshod
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Tor Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Very true Gershon now it is wrath time...
George Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 8:05 PM
There is so much truth in what you have said, dear Gershon. Many refuse to admit it openly, but you have said it!
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Very insightful, Valsa. Why more people don't speak up is beyond me. Either they are more worried about what others think than what is right and just --- or they're just blind to reality, and they cannot see the change taking place right in front of them. Thanks, gw
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