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America has never been weaker or in such danger.
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You can think of this pandemic as an novel slowly unfolding. We are characters caught up in the plot - we're the heroes and villains. We bring our desires, educations, biases and social reflexes. All the small sins and great vanities of mankind have a home in us. The challenges we face, in chapters yet turned would scare the angels. Will, we, the people, psychologically flinch in this, our great hour? If so, expect no Crispian Day speech of legend to mark our passing.

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/29/2020 12:12:00 PM

As Mme de Gaulle was fond of saying, "Ah, za plot sickens!" The USA has 62 per 100,000 COVID-19 infections (compared to Germany's 11 or South Korea's 0.7) because its President insisted it was an hoax and encouraged citizens to ignore pandemic guidelines, yet 41% of Americans still insist their leader is enlightened! What a story you can tell your grandchildren! Aloha! Rico

Anais Vionet
Date: 9/29/2020 2:03:00 PM

I live in the land of CrAzY. =/ Where so many live in fantasy - and not a fun one. =]

John Gondolf

Date: 9/29/2020 5:45:00 AM

Deep thoughts this morning my friend. All great societies in history have had a finite existence; it is a scary thought to think we may be living in the last chapter of ours. John

Anais Vionet
Date: 9/29/2020 9:23:00 AM

Yes, it seems we face a bewildering set of problems but are too divided to address them.

John Lawless

Date: 9/29/2020 5:23:00 AM

A wonderful wake up call to us all Anais

Anais Vionet
Date: 9/29/2020 9:21:00 AM

Thank you =]