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By savetheplanet PLATINUM
Anaheim, California

When Obama was elected president in 2008, he was heralded as the first African American president. And yet, that’s all some people see. Some of us only voted for him because he w...
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
45 articles 9 photos 564 comments

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It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.


peace_love_beauty PLATINUM, Florien, Louisiana
22 articles 35 photos 121 comments

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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalms 23:4

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By Doctor-Gonzo SILVER
San Pedro, California
Doctor-Gonzo SILVER, San Pedro, California
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"When the going gets weird the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

stellamaare BRONZE, Moskow, Other
2 articles 0 photos 12 comments

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We can be heroes just for one day.

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By SpringRayyn PLATINUM
Lakeville, Minnesota
SpringRayyn PLATINUM, Lakeville, Minnesota
34 articles 2 photos 658 comments

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&quot;Don&#039;t punish yourself,&quot; she heard her say again, but there would be punishment and pain, and there would be happiness too. That was writing.&quot;<br /> --Markus Zusak, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

Sarah Johnson BRONZE, Crested Butte, Colorado
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JeremyHerbert PLATINUM, Fairview Park, Ohio
21 articles 0 photos 54 comments
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MonPetitChou BRONZE, West Lafayette, Indiana
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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&quot;Age is manditory, maturity is optional.&quot; - my papaw

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By nrthrndwnpr BRONZE
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
nrthrndwnpr BRONZE, Ponchatoula, Louisiana
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