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RazorbackExpat

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6. I agree

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 09:45 AM

Nov 5

Arkansas voted for Wallace, but I think RFK would have carried the state if he hadn't been assassinated and had won the nomination. He was just that kind of person who could appeal to the better angels of humanity, and they fucking killed him

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Tuesday carTOONS [View all] KS Toronado Nov 5 OP

Thank you. murielm99 Nov 5 #1

Yay! Toons! planetc Nov 5 #2

Even as a 9-year-old kid, I knew there was something special about Bobby Kennedy RazorbackExpat Nov 5 #3

He was my senator here in New York, in school we had to learn who or senators were, but everyone already knew about him Rhiannon12866 Nov 5 #4

I agree RazorbackExpat Nov 5 #6

I know what you mean, he had something special and was universally popular everywhere. Rhiannon12866 Nov 5 #8

56 years later, and it still brings tears to my eyes RazorbackExpat Nov 5 #9

I've also been to Arlington, both Bobby and Teddy are next to their brother and his eternal flame Rhiannon12866 Nov 5 #10

I was there in 1988 or 89 RazorbackExpat Nov 5 #11

I was there over 10 years ago and you're right, it's an emotional experience Rhiannon12866 Nov 5 #12

Thank you for this truly excellent collection. niyad Nov 5 #5

K&R for the great Election Day cartoons!!! Rhiannon12866 Nov 5 #7

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Made me LOL Clouds Passing Nov 5 #14

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Thank you. republianmushroom Nov 5 #16

Great selection today. Thanks, KS. brer cat Nov 5 #17

Kicktoons & thoughts & prayers for Ben Franklin Hekate Nov 5 #18

Excellent selection, KS sheshe2 Nov 5 #19