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Much of his story reminded me of my own (early) youth.
Monday, August 25, 2008
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"The two parties have combined against us to nullify our power by a ‘gentleman's agreement' of non-recognition, no matter how we vote ... May God write us down as asses if ever again we are found putting our trust in either the Republican or the Democratic Parties." -- W.E.B. DuBois (1922)
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"The two parties have combined against us to nullify our power by a ‘gentleman's agreement' of non-recognition, no matter how we vote ... May God write us down as asses if ever again we are found putting our trust in either the Republican or the Democratic Parties." -- W.E.B. DuBois (1922)
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1 comment:
WoW!
Now THIS is the kind of genuine "American" story of "Triumph over tragedy" that I never tire of reading, and/or hearing, about.
Thanks for sharing!
I'd really like to know what becomes of the young man 5 years from now.
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