Two responses

 1941 -- "Yesterday, December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."

2024 -- "The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains.  None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far."

1941 -- "Hostilities exist.  There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger."

2024 -- "As always, we urge the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to state or local law enforcement, or submit tips to the FBI at 1-800-CALLFBI."

1941 -- "Always will our whole Nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.  No matter how long it may take to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory."

2024 --   [silence]

Maybe we don't deserve to survive this time.

I've got nothing.  Back tomorrow, possibly.




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  1. MarkSNovember 6, 2024 at 4:51 PM

    Madam , by saying nothing you speak for us all. These people, having clearly seen what he is ,chose him anyway.Personally, I will disengage with anyone who now cleaves to him.Where this leads I don't know , but it's not acquiescence.

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