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Poor kid. You're right that kids are resilient. I find it ironic that the same state that will take a child away from a parent who won't "affirm" their gender will return a child to an unfit parent. This is not how you act if you truly have kids' interests at heart.

The MAGA movement will have to grow beyond Trump to stand a chance, and there are signs it already is, so have hope there. And actually "getting Trump" is only icing on the cake. What they want are the headlines leading up to the election because most people don't think much beyond those.

Take care of yourself, and I'm sorry things turned out like they did with Joey Cantaloupe, but at least he knows that you and your wife are there for him.

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Apr 15Liked by NotFromTexas

Your posting the pic of Homolka had me very concerned for Joey Cantaloupe. I'm glad to hear that he is doing okay in spite of what's been done, and I hope he can continue and maybe even do better than okay. Sorry to hear that his father has fallen back into the bottle again. Sending up more prayers for each of them.

I agree with you on conservatives being homeless at the moment. Republican to me means Mitch McConnell and his ilk, which is NOT conservative. How are he and Rand Paul representing the same state? It doesn't seem possible.

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Apr 15Liked by NotFromTexas

A poignant story to be sure. Unfortunately using children as a cudgel is a story that plays out far too often. I’m sorry it’s one that you were involved in. As you stated, it potentially won’t have the disastrous outcome that so many do.

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Yes, women can and do much Evil- I am sorry for Joey and sad for you and his grandmother. Having good people in his life will be a saving Grace. God Bless you all and thank you for sharing.

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