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Attilatheblond

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27. Born in Missouri, parents moved us to California when I was 4. They had enough of the narrow minded, reactionary people

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #24)

Sun May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

20 hrs ago

So, like you, I feel there is a genetic thing involved.

Mom said that after being in US Army Air Corp in WWII, Dad came home convinced Lincoln's biggest mistake was not letting the South go their own way. He did not enjoy the company of the lads and said there was no teaching them better ways to interact with others.

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Actually, I think I'm a case study that proves what you wrote...as are many of us who grew up in red areas. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #24

Born in Missouri, parents moved us to California when I was 4. They had enough of the narrow minded, reactionary people Attilatheblond 20 hrs ago #27

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