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SergeStorms

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24. Being compassionate isn't profitable.

Mon Jan 26, 2026, 12:09 PM

Jan 26

Until the right-wing lunatics in this country figure out a way to make it profitable, they'll exterminate all who practice compassion. Don't try to understand, it's a "christian" thing.

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A co-worker of Alex Pretti posted this on facebook. [View all] Swede Jan 26 OP

I'm not crying. biophile Jan 26 #1

"let yourself find peace in the quiet moments within nature." Botany Jan 26 #3

Preferably with a cup of black coffee in hand and a couple of pieces of candy in your pocket, just as he would. Swede Jan 26 #22

Brought tears to me eyes ... so sad ... such a loss .. ..nt Jarqui Jan 26 #28

I'm not either. Just some H2O fell on my face.... Damn... chouchou Jan 26 #38

The MAGAs, GOP, Trump hate this kind of person. They destroy all shining good lights in the world. Irish_Dem Jan 26 #2

Being compassionate isn't profitable. SergeStorms Jan 26 #24

Good people won't join or support the Trump Crime Syndicate. Irish_Dem Jan 26 #29

Only..... SergeStorms Jan 26 #31

A crime syndicate hires only psychopaths. Irish_Dem Jan 26 #32

Well, some of us are determined to do it. calimary Tuesday #45

But they aren't. SergeStorms Wednesday #46

Ain't that the truth? Scott Alan Swaggerty Wednesday #50

Their kind have been doing this forever johnnyfins Jan 26 #27

They really do. Scott Alan Swaggerty Wednesday #48

They think good people are suckers and losers. Irish_Dem Wednesday #51

I've always thought that good nurses are like guardian angels FakeNoose Jan 26 #4

As a physician, evolves Jan 26 #19

You achieve immortality by living a life worth remembering. yellow dahlia Jan 26 #37

Beautiful Clouds Passing Jan 26 #5

A meaningful, principled life cut short. democrank Jan 26 #6

He was a thousand times better than all of them put together. MLWR Jan 26 #23

Amen, thank you Swede JMCKUSICK Jan 26 #7

He died attempting to protect a woman being assaulted pfitz59 Jan 26 #8

Those who care know ours is an infinite loss. Kid Berwyn Jan 26 #9

And Jessica.... Biglinda 52 Jan 26 #10

A moving tribute MustLoveBeagles Jan 26 #11

Absolutely beautiful tonkatoy8888 Jan 26 #12

What a terrible loss karin_sj Jan 26 #13

A man practicing the most noble of professions is La Coliniere Jan 26 #14

K&R orangecrush Jan 26 #15

Getting choked up once again - and angry and frustrated and more determined than ever. llmart Jan 26 #16

Beautiful Blue_Roses Jan 26 #17

It's tragic that we're always on the receiving end of violence, having to be the better person and stand up for justice. ffr Jan 26 #18

that's just beautiful. nt orleans Jan 26 #20

you will know who people are by what they do and what they say. and the difference between Alex Pretti and those who somaticexperiencing Jan 26 #21

Beautiful Wild blueberry Jan 26 #25

The world lost such a wonderful person Tree Lady Jan 26 #26

The best of us... RussBLib Jan 26 #30

Well stated. calimary Jan 26 #41

As a nurse, this really hits me. Maru Kitteh Jan 26 #33

💔💔💔 Cha Jan 26 #34

Bless his beautiful soul. Joinfortmill Jan 26 #35

The world became a smaller place UpInArms Jan 26 #36

We keep losing good people to these monsters SunImp Jan 26 #39

What they did to Alex Pretti sestina Jan 26 #40

Absolutely. Absolutely unforgivable. Scott Alan Swaggerty Wednesday #49

May his legacy continue to heal. WestMichRad Jan 26 #42

Wow - beautiful tribute. Pinback Jan 26 #43

What a beautiful remembrance and tribute to Alex Pretti! liberalla Tuesday #44

The US lost a great man. Scott Alan Swaggerty Wednesday #47

A.bunch of low life thugs murdered him and Klarkashton Wednesday #52