Re: Cable Talk Voice of Reason

Tara <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Aug 19, 2026 at 11:41:00 PM EDT, "marika" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> Noah Sombrero <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> On Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:04:42 -0700, Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> On 8/18/2026 5:48 PM, marika wrote:
>>>>> Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bill Maher thinks immigrants must assimilate, accept American values
>>>>>> and principles to be in US: ‘Not negotiable.’ - Bill Maher
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> At least give them some time to take family photos for the living room
>>>>> 
>>>> "I'm not voting for anyone who thinks the wrong side won the Cold War or
>>>> cheers for the Intifada like it's the World Cup." - Bill Maher, Jul 31, 2026
>>> 
>>> Did you have a point?
>> 
>> A cousin sent me one of those internet things people share.  She is married
>> to a now retired Air Force Colonel. Their family of three children moved
>> all around the world during his career, and were educated mostly at the
>> local military base schools.
> 
>> Every one of the kids turned out to be
>> something special. and we are very proud  to call them family.
> 
> I'm curious as to what you mean by 'special'. What would 'not special' look
> like. 
> Thanks. 
> 
>

Ymmv

They are members of my family, sweet and kind.

There are also  nonspecial people in my family. Tend to be selfish.

> 
>> This
>> message, though, really showed me how despite all the nonsense which our
>> politicians get the military involved in, they really do look out for each
>> other. I guess it's because they have to.
>