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1. I'm rather somewhat optimistic

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 05:28 PM

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That good will win out over evil, sooner rather than later. Most likely naive of me but the good in this country should be characterized like a sleeping giant. What a Japanese Commander described the United States of America and its resolve to overcome after Pearl Harbor. Despite the mess we are in I’m looking for that bright shiny clue every morning. I’m just a knucklehead who knows my enlistment oath has always come through and will once again, So Help us God.

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I'm rather somewhat optimistic BOSSHOG Wednesday #1

Thank you so much for your positive and uplifting message, BOSSHOG. ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #3

Getting by okay -misanthroptimist Wednesday #2

Thanks for your reply, -misanthroptimist. ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #4

Taking it day by day. Basso8vb Wednesday #5

I'm hanging in there and thanks for your reply, Basso8vb. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #6

Even though the day to day political criminality and chaos does take a toll, I'm able to keep my sense of humor. surfered Wednesday #7

Laughter is so important for health and well being! ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #19

Thanks for reaching out to us all ... anciano Wednesday #8

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My pleasure, anciano! You have some great Coping Strategies! littlemissmartypants Wednesday #20

Watched Libby's latest videos. Feeling good. Thank you, lmsp. How you? Clouds Passing Wednesday #10

Good to hear, Clouds Passing! I'm ok and hanging on. Thanks for asking. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #25

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Well done!! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #18

Poorly Cirsium Wednesday #13

I'm sorry to learn things are getting to you, Cirsium. Is there anyone... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #21

There is, yes Cirsium Wednesday #27

as the nation tanks, personally doing fine. hope the same for you and yours nt msongs Wednesday #14

Thanks, msongs. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #22

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Excellent advice, ms.pamela. ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #24

Thank you Pamela and LMSP for this helpful and thoughtful response and list. Ilikepurple Wednesday #31

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Doing okay, but posts like this lift my spirits. Ilikepurple Wednesday #26

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Where are you, vapor2? Are you personally in danger? What's your support system like? littlemissmartypants Wednesday #30

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