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George McGovern

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5. On your say-so I just ordered a copy from amazon. Most interested to read it. Thanks nuxvomica!!

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Thu Jul 31, 2025, 11:07 PM

Jul 31

"McCarthy transforms what could have been a ludicrous story into a tense psychological drama about a man living on the edge of sanity. It is remarkable for its acuity, empathy, and insight."
Sebastian Shakespeare

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"Part of the job of being human is just to try to spread light, [View all] George McGovern Jul 31 OP

This is so true. Wouldn't humanity be so much more humane if we all did this or even tried? LoisB Jul 31 #1

Would't it though Lois! Thank You!! George McGovern Jul 31 #4

Of course, conversely, wouldn't humanity be so much more if humans would listen to those of us who have been trying? OldBaldy1701E Aug 1 #8

Absolutely! LoisB Aug 1 #9

That's sort of the message of McCarthy's novel, "The Road" nuxvomica Jul 31 #2

On your say-so I just ordered a copy from amazon. Most interested to read it. Thanks nuxvomica!! George McGovern Jul 31 #5

Bruce Cockburn gave a lecture on his trip to Mozambique applegrove Jul 31 #3

apple grove -- how could you have known Bruce is one of my very top favorite artists since and for ever! Thanks!!! George McGovern Jul 31 #6

I forget what he played at the lecture. We had a pianist play one of Bruce's songs applegrove Aug 1 #7