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While I mostly agree with the beginning of your answer, (i.e. JFK, Viet Nam eras), maybe because I am in close physical proximity to the 9/11 NYC attacks that day, and for awhile bunch of days/months going forward… including memorials for people, in towns that I lived in that died in the attacks, or at jobs in the city, that when I was commuting more than a few of these people were on the trains that ran from the northern part of Jersey and into Hoboken, and then eventually into the World Trade Center* (* For transparency sake, the train I took was from North Jersey into Hoboken; I then switched to the PATH train that went to 23rd St., as opposed to the PATH train that went through to the World Trade Center). It therefore did have a pretty huge psychological impact on me. The practical impact - less so…. But both enduring. 22 years later, and I still have a preference for getting into the west side of lower Manhattan by the George Washington Bridge going down the W. Side Highway as opposed to going further on the east side in New Jersey and taking the Lincoln tunnel into Manhattan. And why ? because I absolutely hate that ride’s Manhattan view once the towers were down and the ground is still smoldering. I went down to Jersey City to deliver some supplies for all the emergency workers who are working down there and crossing over the Hudson every day you bring them bags and bags of shampoo and soaps and toothbrushes and towels, and socks and gloves and eyedrops, anything you can think of. I needed to drop them off and you just look up at that skyline. It would weaken my knees and make me want to pass out in the beginning. Now, of course, everything is rebuilt over there, but I still hate that ride and will prefer to start way uptown in Jersey and take the George Washington to hit Matt Manhattan . I don’t know that I’ll ever change that.

OMG. 😳 On behalf of every well-endowed aunt out there, {insert horrified scream here }….

I am aware… but….While true, her answer tells me that she should not be entrusted with upholding our democracy. With her answer to that question - She failed. Period.

Goodbye, Nikki. 👋🏻 Rot in hell.

What the hell happened to us.

(I seem to be amusing only myself. 😂 That’s okay. )

Hoping you all have a wonderful holiday. Count your blessings. Peace. 🎄❤️

Oh, jeez, 84Echoes… For once, can you entertain the notion of NOT going full-on rant mode? It’s tiresome

People need to get their heads out of their asses.

It was “smack your head” good. 😂

I have to confess to getting angrier every passing day. As a woman (way past birthing years) I am, and will remain, very very deeply concerned for EVERY female member of my family. If you have an “R” after your name, it’s more than probable that I will never cast my vote for you again, not for as long as I live. And regarding Nikki Haley - no to her as well. Early this year, at a Susan B Anthony event, this was her take on the issue - “I do believe there is a federal role on abortion”. I’m mad. Very.

It’s just been a hilarious week in New Jersey. Lol.

… like, here…. (You’ve got to NOT be surprised at all the stuff going on in Jersey now. And truth be told, it’s been an awful season - up to now - for NY/NJ football teams.)

For God’s sake. What is wrong with him????

Have you seen a picture of his agent? 😂

Stupendously idiotic. Bravo, Mr. Comer… smh

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. (Why even announce you’re never visiting again? Just don’t. That’s pretty pathetic. 😂)

Yamamoto ….. next! 😂

The Evil Empire is back, baby. 😂 ( well, they’re trying, anyway)

McCarthy throwing in the towel at the end of this year. Not even finishing his term.

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Indeed. 😂 Tis a puzzlement. 😁

The last 5 pages or so of this thread make me want to stick knitting needles in my eyes. Thank God (whether she exists, or not) that I have laundry to do …. Carry on, dudes.

I’ll pick him up in Uncle Vinny’s sanitation/ refuse removal truck and haul him back to Jersey. No problem.