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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

Delightfully witty and wise.

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Morgaan Sinclair, Ph.D.'s avatar

Yeah, Rupert is like that!

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kdsherpa's avatar

Marvelous!! LOVE his comment re the Ptolemaic Dynasty! And, if spoken aloud, his wife's retort Also, her "mutterings" about "windows in high buildings! Truly charming! (Is that Rupert in the photo? Is he going to war in his knight's armor? If so, he will most certainly fight on our side!)

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Morgaan Sinclair, Ph.D.'s avatar

Yes, that's Rupert in his chain-mail. And Helen is a brilliant woman and a great wit!!! I'm over here eating a forbidden pot pie and having a small nervous breakdown.

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kdsherpa's avatar

With Rupert and Helen? Lucky you! Except not the part about having a small nervous breakdown. Well, you're in excellent company, at least.

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Jez Stevens's avatar

I enjoyed this post and gave me thought…

Would the people who currently live in America not be better off living in a system of refederated states. I strongly believe that when our vote is counted and implemented on our own doorstep then those we vote for can be held accountable for their actions (or inaction as the case may be).

It seems to me that what passes for democracy has been inverted.

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