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ladywood60: 3 months ago via iPhone

What is your opinion of Marco Rubio's Republican response to the President's State of the Union Address?

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 8:12PM on 2/12/2013

"More government isn't going to help you get ahead. It's going to hold you back."
That line was the summation of his major theme. Pure Reagan. Too bad he isn't more comfy in front of the camera, because he could do a good job if he had Reagan's happy warrior spirit. But he is young enough to get the experience.

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

If Rubio were a Democrat, his speech would be hailed as pure genius. Dems hate him because he's Hispanic, he is articulate, and he's inspirational.

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tralbry: 3 months ago

That's a big stretch.

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Triciacasper: 3 months ago via iPhone

Hate him because he is Hispanic ? Yo gotta be kidding? Who got the Hispanic vote? What a ludicrous statement !

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MissMostly: 3 months ago via iPhone

They hate him bc he's a rep. Hispanic. Don't you get it?

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

I pay no attention to personal insults. They are a sign of a failure to advance your line of argument and don't deserve to be in the thread.

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tralbry: 3 months ago

I do dislike a few of the more absurd tea partyish things Rubio has said but he's not all that high on the radar of Democrats that I know of. Although he's said the occasional Palinesque absurdity, he doesn't draw the shrill fire that Palin did or that Al Gore does with the right. The Gore phenomenon I find mystifying since he was mostly a mild-center right southern Dem until he became famous for environmentalism, and then the hysterics began. Teddy Roosevelt was one too. You'd think that concern for the earth wouldn't be that controversial but on the other hand Koch-types put a lot of money behind creating controversy there.

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

Theres a lot of money on both sides; Soros is a wealthy advocate and tends to make money by creating turmoil and using the resultant volatility to arbitrage currency. I do believe he's a wealthy 1%er with a thin socialist veneer. The Koch brothers are similar in that they have an ideology they fund. It's legal, it's allowable, and they are open about what they believe. You can't ask for more from advocates.

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tralbry: 3 months ago

Soros is absolutely a 1%-er which makes the notion that he's socialist pretty bizarre. His (often devious) manipulation of markets is pure capitalist.

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

Agree. Lately we are agreeing and I am wondering who moved ;)

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crowtrobot: 3 months ago via Android

he was correct,a bigger government is unnecessary

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artscheer: 3 months ago | Last edited at 8:23PM on 2/12/2013

If Rubio listened and grasped Obama's speech he would have heard Obama say " we need a smarter government not a bigger one". Very unimpressed with Rubio. The Republican party is going nowhere with him. He appeared nervous, wiping his face constantly and reaching for water like an amateur. A child could have responded better. The stock market is up 7000 pts. It is the highest that it has been since the Bush disaster. The housing market is rebounding. The Republicans are clueless. Why can't they admit it. Rubio is not in the same league as Obama. It's like comparing a Pro to an amateur.

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ladywood60: 3 months ago via iPhone

One gets thirsty when they are burning their bridges....

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

Nobody liked his reach for the water. Agree there. If Obama wants smaller government, why do we spend 8 pct more every year?

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Triciacasper: 3 months ago via iPhone

Because everybody does! Cost of growth? He sounded like an amateur.

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MissMostly: 3 months ago via iPhone

Cost of growth?? WHAT GROWTH!!

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liberalmediasucks: 3 months ago via iPhone

Obama contradicted himself with the "smaller or smarter government". He spoke about more government agencies, which equals bigger government. He can tell you all he wants and people will believe him. Truth is he loves big government and he thinks government is the solution to problems.

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Sweeterthantea: 3 months ago via Android | Last edited at 8:28PM on 2/12/2013

Marco Rubbio is a joker with jokes and lots of foolishness.....

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shinypate1: 3 months ago via iPhone

Which joke in his speech are you talking about? http://swampland.time.com/2013/02/12/sen-marco-rubios-response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address-transcript/

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Sweeterthantea: 3 months ago via Android

Every word he said....I don't need to look at your link to see or hear a mule talking...once was more than I can bear.....I REFUSE TO CLICK ON YOUR LINK...YOU CLICK IT.

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Sweeterthantea: 3 months ago via Android

You are the ignorance sob...b

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tralbry: 3 months ago

<shrug> It's just a speech. It means little. Same for Obama's. Pretty words, many of which either of them might have said. The SOTU is a vestigial tradition. I'm not sure what purpose it served in the 18th century but in today's age of mass media it's just show biz.

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ladywood60: 3 months ago via iPhone

Lol ,Thanks Tral... Your always so grounded...

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Rascallywabbit: 3 months ago via Android

fair buff. star

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liberalmediasucks: 3 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 6:25AM on 2/13/2013

Rubio made more sense in his few minutes and decimated Obama's speech.

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Christian123456: 3 months ago

Yes he did!

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Christian123456: 3 months ago

I personally loved his speech! I think he did way better than Obama! Rubio 2016!!

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I think he had cotton mouth, maybe he had been to a Heart concert ;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

Ahhhhh, you are very clever....

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm doing my best here Ladywood! I'm trying to be clever and witty ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

You and I will be the only one's who can make complete logic of that answer ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

What did you think of the Rubio speech?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

he tried , and he is upcoming in the GOP future, but he flubbed up bad with the water routine....it was a SNL sketch ...lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm an independent, I keep a close eye on politics and current events, he impresses me. But yes, the cotton mouth kind of ruined it Haha

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

You do realize that we voted opposite in the last election right? lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

How do you know? Not that it would matter..

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'll bet you anything you'd like to bet that we didn't vote opposite, and I don't even know who you voted for

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

yes you do.... I remember you vaguely on some of the political comments.... we were all kinda snippy at times...lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

not to each other I don't think...lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I voted for Obama the first time he ran, I was completely sold on him. This time, to my shame, I didn't vote for either. I'm a patriotic guy, I've voted in every election since I was 18, I've fought for this country, but I couldn't vote for either, in good conscience this time. I feel shame for not voting because I love the democratic process and I love this country, but for the first time, I didn't vote this time. I apologize if I appeared arrogant with anyone on any of the threads or answers, I try to refrain from that, I'm not that kind of guy. We all have opinions and we should respect everyones right to have their opinion, that's what makes this country free and great.

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Sometimes maybe I'm a little to passionate about my opinions, I'm sorry if you've ever seen that.

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'll respect your opinions and go toe to toe with anyone on this site if they give you a hard time for the opinion that you subscribe to, even if it's in contradiction to mine ;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

Wow that was deep...it's ok tho... I voted for Obama...and I voted for Bush because I didn't like Kerry...what a mess...

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

I'm conservative in quite a few ways but I have empathy for the poor who need the social programs to keep their heads above water...I just can't see them get written off...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Well, you voted, I didn't and I still feel guilty for not exercising the freedom that so many gave their all for, I'm ashamed of myself, in hindsight, I should have picked one. I didn't vote for Bush, but as a man, not as a president, but as a man, he's one of the best. I don't vote along party lines, I try to research the issues and how they voted on them and what their views are on them.

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

Me too, I walk the fence until I decide...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm guessing that you and I have very similar political views, I feel the exact same as you. I have a lot of conservative views. I like the quote on merrilltom's profile, it's a Ronald Reagan quote. I don't agree with 100% of anyone and I'm not going to vote for anyone just because of their party affiliation.

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

Yes I think so...it's ok to have different opinions ...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

There have to be extreme arguments on both sides of the spectrum, it's what brings things to the center, it's what makes us great as a nation..In time of war, we need to all come together though, when we have men and women fighting and dying, that's not the time to debate it, that's just my opinion based on my life's experiences. I've been in foreign countries as a young man, fighting and watching my friends die as people back home are questioning whether or not there's even a need for us to be there...again, that's just my opinion, I'll respect anyone who disagrees with me, I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't.

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Life would be boring if we were all exactly alike ;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

so true...Thank You for serving our Country...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

The fact that you have empathy for the poor, that makes your heart very attractive, I would have guessed as much..a beautiful heart and green eyes? okie dokie, Lady, you have my undivided attention Lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

You don't have to thank me, Lady..It was a privilege for me, I'd do it again if I had to. Thank you ;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

I need a new avatar...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Maybe on what you're going to do tomorrow? When I see the beautiful flower next to your user name..It's both bright and beautiful ;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

yep

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Very fascinating that what happened to me last night hasn't happened once tonight, huh?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

lol yes.....I think people are reading our comments and reporting us maybe....

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

It's not that, it's the one that you were talking to last night..being watched for now.

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm going to have to take a brief break to get a laundry situation under control, will you be here in a few, I hope?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

yes

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'll talk to you soon Ms Lady..;)

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ladywood60: 24 days ago

iphone now...

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

The Righteous Brothers... You've lost that lovin feelin...oh o that lovin feeling... Lol, it's almost my nitey nite time...;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm back...Don't go!

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I like that song..Doesn't quite fit in with the ones we were talking about though..I liked it better when you were going to run to me Lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Ok I'm back too

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Thought I had lost you there Ms Lady!

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

What's your bed time?

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Sorry it took me so long, had a load that needed to be folded and a load that had to be put in..

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

So... do we pick "old" questions... or are we ok...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I think we're alright, we haven't commented in quite some time. If you'd like to pick another one, I'm cool with it ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

It's probably getting hard for you to scroll to the bottom on your iphone on this thread?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

This is way past my bedtime... But my Fav time to be on... Except there is mostly teens on this late...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Yes, we're out of place this time of night..that's ok, the teen years were the most awkward Lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

How would you describe your teen years, Ms Lady?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Awkward and Fun... I was a cheerleader but I was friends with both the so-shies and the sweathogs... Lol kinda like on here...

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Am I being interrogated? ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

No mam, If I were interrogating you, you wouldn't know it ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

You were the popular girl in school, yet you didn't walk in vanity dismissing those who weren't?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Lol...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

It's interesting that you mentioned interrogation, I spent a couple of months in quantico perfecting the art of interrogation, the training was fascinating. If you know how to do it, you may not be able to get them to confess, but you can tell when they're not being truthful. The human mind wasn't programmed to remember lies.

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

I don't remember being that popular...of course being on the squad would make one stand out more I suppose... Well, I really liked Drama in High School, I was in all the school musicals( not the star)... Maybe that's my problem, I don't get to act out anymore... Lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

What's quantico?

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

That's because I'm on to you... Copper....;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

There's a training facility there in Va. I was offered the chance to study advanced interrogation and surveillance techniques...years ago..

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Are you saying that I'll never take you alive? Lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Oh I see... Aren't we the smart one...;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

We're not called "Copper" anymore, it gets much nastier than that Haha

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Pretty much..lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

No, if I were smart, I wouldn't be a copper Lol, I would be working a job that paid MUCH more..

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

If you handcuff me, I might just Spill the Beans... Lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Sorry, that was very uncalled for...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Oh I have the cuffs baby, you got the beans, I bring the cuffs Lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

It was all in fun, Ms Lady ;)

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I know that you're a lady and that anything you say is in jest, I see you as a lady, Ms Ladywood..

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Lol thanks cos I can get a little dry humor at times...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I have a sense of humor, and I love yours..

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Besides, what I said was probably a lil worse than what you said...So you like the cuffs huh? LMBO..j/k

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

I don't know about this whole authority thing... Lol

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

I'm not a typical cop. Just think of me as...not a cop. I'm a nice guy, I try and treat others the way I'd like to be treated.

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

Maybe...lol... But not in a Drew Peterson sort of way... LMBO...

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

It's what I do for a living, it's not who I am.

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

Yes, he is a pig..no pun intended LOL

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Eagle69: 24 days ago

He abused his authority..and his cuffs LOL

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

I guess I've been watching too many Lifetime Channel Movies on Rainey Sunday afternoons...lol

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ladywood60: 24 days ago via iPhone

My kitty is trying to snuggle.... She's a Sealpoint Himalayan named Zoe... She is 11 this Sept...

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merrilltom: 24 days ago

Run

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