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kimbutgar

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5. I know several people in my life from Persia/Iraq and my heart goes out to them mourning what's going on

Reply to TygrBright (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:46 PM

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Today in Iran, Our mechanic a family friend is from iran who came here in the early 80’s after the revolution and he voted repuke but now he is viewing the events of the last 4 days and is now mixed in his feelings

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Dear Persia: I am holding you in my heart. [View all] TygrBright Wednesday OP

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Thanks for posting that. Much more eloquent and detailed! n/t TygrBright Wednesday #3

Rec'd. Thanks, awful, and now babylonsister Wednesday #4

I know several people in my life from Persia/Iraq and my heart goes out to them mourning what's going on kimbutgar Wednesday #5

Such a heartfelt post, it makes you weep. Aussie105 Wednesday #6