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WilliamPitt

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24. Undoubtely true

Reply to HomerRamone (Reply #23)

Sat Nov 2, 2013, 06:03 PM

Nov 2013

Last edited Sat Nov 2, 2013, 07:31 PM - Edit history (1)

and P.S. Millions of people did come out to protest against war. Feb 15 2003 for starters, and before, and after. I know, I saw, I was there every time.

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I know this isn't proper GD material, but I want to share it regardless. [View all] WilliamPitt Nov 2013 OP

It was a powerful moment. Agschmid Nov 2013 #1

Nice and for those who don't know what a Duck boat is MyNameGoesHere Nov 2013 #2

ok, totally unrelated to this thread, but I DROVE A DUCKBOAT!!!!! magical thyme Nov 2013 #8

In Pgh they routinely allow any kids on the tour drive the boat. It is a real thrill for them. appleannie1 Nov 2013 #32

Yup. Originally designed as amphibious trucks for WW2 JHB Nov 2013 #18

Bless you! Bcuz I was wondering: WTF is a duckboat? TheDebbieDee Nov 2013 #29

I was thown off by the term too. Out here in the Cheddar Wilderness, we just call them ducks. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #30

k&r HappyMe Nov 2013 #3

What a powerful moment that must have been... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2013 #4

What a wonderful and respectful gesture. Callalily Nov 2013 #5

wow that is powerful. gopiscrap Nov 2013 #6

Wow very powerful! redstatebluegirl Nov 2013 #7

Shit... pipi_k Nov 2013 #9

A very heart warming gesture. n/t UtahLib Nov 2013 #10

I went on that duck tour years ago, Baitball Blogger Nov 2013 #11

Wow....just wow....n/t RagAss Nov 2013 #12

powerful proud patriot Nov 2013 #13

wow.. stillcool Nov 2013 #14

oh, wow. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #15

That is great! kentuck Nov 2013 #16

Wow, I'm impressed and moved :) nt arthritisR_US Nov 2013 #17

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2013 #19

What a powerful statement. Rex Nov 2013 #20

Even this Yankee fan was moved by that. Good on the Sox. nt msanthrope Nov 2013 #21

up Zorra Nov 2013 #22

I wish two million would come out to protest against war, or for jobs, or something HomerRamone Nov 2013 #23

Undoubtely true WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #24

Yes I was there, many times. HomerRamone Nov 2013 #26

So this can't be good because of that. WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #28

I have total silence. Just the sound of a tear rolling down my cheek... AAO Nov 2013 #25

Okay Will, you made me cry. sheshe2 Nov 2013 #27

Watched the rolling rally today on nesn.com ladym55 Nov 2013 #31

Nice gesture for all the victims. go west young man Nov 2013 #33

It was a spirit filled moment, Will, nice post and in a suitable forum. marble falls Nov 2013 #34

What is the 617? Renew Deal Nov 2013 #35

Here ya go..... Rebellious Republican Nov 2013 #37

Area code WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #38

Yes, it is. H2O Man Nov 2013 #36

Did they call obstruction? Gore1FL Nov 2013 #39

I admire your avatar tenacity. WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #40

I was there. How on earth did you arrive a the 2 million figure? virgogal Nov 2013 #41

sniff sniff hopemountain Nov 2013 #42